Lovely Professional University
(LPU)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
2005
Campus Size
600.00 Acres
Total Students
50,000
Faculty
3,500
Student-Faculty
14:1
Rankings & Recognition: Lovely Professional University's Academic Excellence
LPU Rankings 2025 - NIRF, QS & National Standing
Lovely Professional University has shown impressive ranking improvement - climbing to NIRF #42 (University category) in 2024, making it one of the highest-ranked private universities in North India. LPU also earned NAAC A++ accreditation (the highest grade) and entered the QS Asia University Rankings (401-450 band). For a university established in 2005, this trajectory is remarkable.
NIRF Rankings - Year-Wise
| Year | University Rank | Engineering | Pharmacy | Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #42 | 76-100 | #26 | #15 |
| 2023 | #47 | 76-100 | #30 | #18 |
| 2022 | #55 | Not ranked | #35 | #22 |
International Rankings
| Ranking | Position (2024) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | 401-450 | Among ~40 Indian universities in QS Asia |
| QS India | #20-25 | Strong research and internationalization scores |
| THE Impact Rankings | 201-300 | Measures UN Sustainable Development Goals alignment |
LPU vs Other Universities - Rankings Comparison
| University | NIRF University | NAAC | QS Asia | Key Ranking Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPU | #42 | A++ | 401-450 | Research output, innovation, campus size |
| Amity Noida | 51-75 | A+ | Not ranked | Program breadth, industry partnerships |
| Symbiosis Pune | #58 | A++ | Not ranked | Management (SIBM), law (SLS) |
| Christ Bangalore | #72 | A++ | Not ranked | UG programs, discipline |
| NMIMS Mumbai | #52 | A+ | Not ranked | Management (SBM) |
LPU leads Batch 7 in overall NIRF University ranking (#42). The NAAC A++ grade (shared with Symbiosis and Christ) and QS Asia entry validate LPU's quality metrics. The university's investment in research, patents, and internationalization drives ranking improvements.
LPU Rankings 2025
LPU is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #28 in University by NIRF; #30 in Overall by QS India. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 2 ranking categories.
NIRF
#28
University · 2025
Score: 58.20
QS India
#30
Overall · 2025
Score: 50.00
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 2025 | #28 |
58.20
|
2 |
| University | 2024 | #30 |
57.00
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #30 |
50.00
|
2 |
| Overall | 2024 | #32 |
48.80
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
How LPU Compares
NIRF University Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | #4 | 74.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #4 | 72.80 | - | |
| #5 | #4 | 70.20 | 1 | |
| #10 | #12 | 66.40 | 2 | |
| #12 | #11 | 65.00 | 1 | |
| #15 | #16 | 64.20 | 1 | |
| #18 | #18 | 62.30 | - | |
|
LPU
|
#28 | #30 | 58.20 | 2 |
| #32 | #31 | 55.60 | 1 | |
| #79 | #69 | 49.31 | 10 |
Latest News about LPU
LPU Launches School of Quantum Computing and AI Research Centre on Main Campus
Apr 22, 2026
LPU Records 12,000+ Placement Offers in 2025-26 Season with 650+ Recruiting Companies
Apr 22, 2026
LPU Retains NAAC A++ Grade in Re-Accreditation Cycle, Scores 3.62 CGPA
Apr 22, 2026