Lovely Professional University (LPU) has once again solidified its standing as one of India’s premier educational institutions, securing an extraordinary achievement in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject 2025. This year, LPU has been featured in seven subjects, with six of them placing in the top 10 in India.
LPU ranked 1st in India and 251-300 globally in Social Sciences, surpassing top universities like the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Panjab University (PU). In Medical and Health, it secured 2nd in India and 301-400 globally, outperforming Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University. For Physical Sciences, LPU ranked 3rd in India and 251-300 globally, ahead of IITs like IIT Indore, Patna, Guwahati, and Mandi, as well as Delhi Technical University (DTU). It also ranked 3rd in India and 301-400 globally in Engineering, surpassing IITs including IIT Guwahati, Indore, Mandi, Ropar, and Gandhinagar. In Business and Economics, LPU ranked 5th in India and 501-600 globally, outperforming BHU, DTU, and PU. Additionally, it ranked 6th in India and 401-500 globally in Life Sciences, ahead of PU and JNU, and 12th in India and 501-600 globally in Computer Science, outperforming IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Guwahati, and DTU. These rankings reflect LPU’s continuous growth and academic prowess.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated “LPU has always envisioned to create an environment that nurtures innovation, drives research, and empowers our students to make a global impact. LPU’s top rankings across multiple disciplines this year signals a new era of academic excellence in the country. LPU’s achievement is not just a personal triumph but a collective pride for the nation, as it stands alongside the finest institutions in the world, shaping the future of our society and the world at large.”
The World University Rankings by subjects 2025 are based on a comprehensive evaluation of 18 performance indicators grouped into five core areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, International Outlook, and Industry. The evaluation criteria ensure that the rankings reflect the full breadth of an institution’s strengths and contributions across teaching, research, and industry impact. LPU’s ability to improve its ranking year on year is a clear indicator of the effectiveness of its strategy to provide an internationally competitive education while making substantial contributions to research and development.
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