Central University of Punjab improves position in “Central Universities (Overall)” category in IIRF Top Universities in India 2025 Rankings

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 13,2025

The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (CU Punjab), continues to raise the bar in academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic development—steadily advancing towards the realization of Viksit Bharat, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a proud moment for the university, CU Punjab has secured the 7th position in the “Central Universities (Overall)” category in the IIRF Top Universities in India 2025 Rankings, marking a notable improvement from its 9th rank in 2024.

This remarkable achievement has been made possible under the visionary guidance of Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, and the dynamic leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, whose commitment to academic rigour, inclusive growth, and institutional excellence continues to elevate the university’s national standing.

With this achievement, CU Punjab has consistently ranked among the top 10 Central Universities in the IIRF rankings for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its growing reputation in India’s higher education landscape.

The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF), published by Education Post since 2012 and mentored by the Federation for World Academics, ranks over 1,000 institutions across India, including universities, engineering and management colleges, law and design schools, and undergraduate programs like BBA and BCA.

In the recently released Top Universities in India 2025 Rankings, the IIRF ranked Universities across the country on seven parameters i.e. Placement Performance; Teaching Learning Resources & Pedagogy; Research; Industry Income & Integration; Placement Strategies & Support; Future Orientation; and External Perception & International Outlook. CU Punjab scored an impressive 986.8 out of 1000 points, up from last year’s score of 980.35, reflecting marked progress across key performance indicators.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari congratulated all faculty members, officers, supporting staff, and most importantly, the students, including research scholars and other stakeholders of the university, dedicating this accomplishment to their hard work and commitment. He appealed to all to work with renewed vigour and zeal for still better performance in the times to come.

CU Punjab has been accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC in its second cycle of assessment. The university has also been featured among the Top 100 Universities of India in the NIRF Rankings for six consecutive years. Additionally, CU Punjab has been ranked among the Top 10 Central Universities in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions of the Outlook-ICARE India Rankings.

The university’s excellent performance in the IIRF 2025 Rankings reflects the high standards of teaching, research, and academic environment nurtured at the Central University of Punjab.