India, Sept. 6 -- Chitkara University has shown a marked improvement in the NIRF 2025 rankings released by the Ministry of Education, reaffirming its position as one of India's leading private universities.

The university moved up to 78th position in the University category, improving from last year's approximate rank of 90. Its engineering programme climbed from 94 in 2024 to 89, while pharmacy advanced from 19 to 16, strengthening its place among the top institutions in the country.

The architecture school ranked 38, maintaining a strong presence in the design education space. The university also retained its position in the 11-50 band in the Innovation (ARIIA) rankings, reflecting its continued leadership in entrepreneurship and rese...