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LPU Climbs to 4th in India in Times Higher Education Rankings
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:00
LPU Climbs to 4th in India in Times Higher Education Rankings
- •Lovely Professional University rose to the 4th position among Indian universities and entered the 501–550 global rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.
- •LPU secured the 1st rank among private universities in India for Research Environment and achieved 4th in India for Research Quality.
- •The university is now ranked ahead of several established public and technical institutions, including various IITs, NITs, and central universities.
- •Founder Chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal highlighted the milestone as a reflection of LPU's commitment to continuous evolution and academic excellence as it completes 25 years.
- •LPU continues to excel in holistic development, with students securing medals at major international sporting events like the Asian Games and Olympics.
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In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, Lovely Professional University (LPU) climbed to the 4th position in India and entered the 501–550 global rank band, improving from its 5th position in India and 501–600 global rank in 2026.
LPU secured 1st position among private universities in India for Research Environment and achieved the 4th position in India alongside 161st globally for Research Quality.
A total of 58 LPU students represented India across 15 sporting formats at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing 9 medals through podium finishes in disciplines like shooting, weightlifting, and rowing.
