Central University of Punjab (CUP) holds strong national rankings in NIRF 2025 and has entered global THE World University Rankings 2026, reflecting research strengths. It ranks in the top 100 Indian universities consistently. Recent recognitions highlight excellence in pharmacy, law, and health sciences.
NIRF Rankings 2025
CUP secured 77th in University category (up 6 spots), 101-150 in Overall, 20th in Pharmacy (score 64.73), and 40th in Law (score 52.7). This marks the 7th year in India's top 100 universities.
Global Rankings 2026
In THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, CUP placed 251-300 globally in Medicine & Health (Research Quality score 85.2), 401-500 in Physical Sciences, and 601-800 in Life Sciences. Overall THE World University Rankings: 601-800 band.
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