The QS World University Rankings by Subject is widely used to assess how universities perform in specific academic areas. It considers factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research output, citations and international collaboration. These rankings help in understanding the subject-wise strengths of a university.
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Chandigarh University has recorded noticeable growth across several disciplines. The latest rankings show improvements in both the number of subjects ranked and performance in existing areas.
Chandigarh University’s Overall Growth in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Chandigarh University has secured rankings in 11 subjects, compared to five subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This shows a clear increase in the number of ranked disciplines within a short period. In just two years, the university has expanded its presence across more subjects in the QS subject rankings. The growth is not limited to the number of subjects but also indicates improvement in research performance, faculty strength, and industry collaboration. Chandigarh University has also strengthened its position in major domains including Engineering & Technology (Overall) and Social Sciences & Management (Overall).
Subject-Wise Achievements
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Chandigarh University has secured rankings across multiple important subjects, which shows its performance in engineering, science, and management disciplines. The following are the subjects ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026:
- Computer Science & Information Systems
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Business & Management Studies
This wide range of subjects shows that Chandigarh University has a presence across engineering, science and management disciplines.
New Subject Entries
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, CU has entered several new subjects, expanding its presence in global subject rankings. The newly ranked subjects are:
- Chemical Engineering (#351-400)
- Biological Sciences (#551-600)
- Environmental Sciences (#451-500)
- Mathematics (#551-600)
- Physics (#601-675)
- Economics (#551-700)
These new entries indicate expansion in academic programs and research areas.
Improvement in Existing Subject Rankings
Along with new subject entries, Chandigarh University has also improved its rankings in several existing programmes in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The updated positions are as follows:
These improvements in rankings indicate better performance in terms of research output, academic reputation, and industry engagement across disciplines.
CU Ranked Among Top 300 in 3 Subjects and Top 400 in 6 Subjects
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Chandigarh University has secured positions among the top global bands across multiple disciplines:
- CU is ranked among the top 300 globally in three subjects, including Computer Science & Information Systems, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.
- The university is also ranked among the top 400 globally in six subjects, including Business & Management Studies, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Information Systems, Electronics and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering.
Overall Progress
Overall, in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Chandigarh University has shown progress across multiple areas. The increase in the number of ranked subjects, entry into new disciplines, and improvement in existing rankings indicate steady academic and research development. These changes show the university’s growing presence in global subject rankings.
