CU Employer Reputation Rises, ranked 1st Private India in QS Asia 2026

What Makes Chandigarh University a Favourite Among Global Employers? Let’s Find Out!

Chandigarh, Punjab ESTD 2012

In today’s fast-changing job market, the true strength of a university lies not only in its academics but also from the employer perception of its graduates. Employer Reputation has become one of the most powerful indicators of a university's real-world influence. The degree of trust global employers have in the workflow capacity of institutions to develop skilled, adaptable, and industry-ready professionals is represented by this viewpoint. In a way, this reputation for the institution lays a bridge between learning and employability in the education sector, which speaks well of the fact that what a student studies translates into a fruitful life.

This year's rankings elevate Chandigarh University to even greater recognition as it climbed 11 places to the 109th position among Asian universities. Hence, this award illustrates its unwavering commitment toward academic excellence and constant improvement in being on the international horizon.

Understanding Employer Reputation in QS Rankings

Employer Reputation is one of the top-most factors in the QS Asia University Rankings. According to employer surveys conducted globally, it demonstrates how well universities prepare students for the world.

1. Graduate Employability and Skill Readiness

2. Industry Partnerships and Collaborations

3. Alumni Success and Corporate Footprint

4. Steady and Reliable Placement Outcomes

5. International Employer Perception

6. Research and Innovation Impact

The Employer Reputation isweighted at 20% and, certainly among the most significant indicators, reflects a considerable an university's influence and acceptance in the industry. It portrays the employers’ viewpoint regarding the quality and employability of an institution. In the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, CU attained the incredible1st position in India among the private universities, and overall,6th position among all the public and private universities, and 53rd position in Asia. The Employer Reputation of the university jumped to 97.3 in 2026 from 52.4 in 2025 helping to demonstrate an enormous increase in the confidence employers have in the university.

What Makes Chandigarh University a Leader in Employer Reputation?

Within the competitive higher education landscape, only a portion of the equation is represented by academic excellence. The actual impact of a university is gauged by the opinion of industry leaders about its graduates. Government is the Employer Reputation of Chandigarh University with strategic integration of industry partnerships.

The CU considers challenges in the education and employment landscape to formulate a responsive framework to address them. New graduates from CU are approached by elite companies like Microsoft, Google, and Deloitte during the 1,100+ placement drives organized by the University. This is testimony of the trust CU places in the skill and abilities of its graduates. This breed of trust is earned through targeted corporation specificity in its placement offers.

Let’s look at some of the key factors that have contributed Chandigarh University to becomes India’s most trusted campus for corporate hiring and earned it an outstanding Employer Reputation in the QS Rankings:

1. Strategic Internship Programs

Chandigarh University has a perception that classroom learning alone does not prepare students for the corporate world. Hence, the university provides tie-ups with leading companies across various sectors for internships, allowing students not only to gain practical experience but also to offer stipend amounts commensurate with that value.

The university's internship ecosystem demonstrates remarkable industry engagement:

300+ companies offer ₹20,000 and above
200+ companies offer ₹25,000 and above
100+ companies offer ₹30,000 and above
50+ companies offer ₹40,000 and above
30+ companies offer ₹50,000 and above
Premium tier: 20+ companies at ₹70,000+, 15+ at ₹80,000+, and 5+ exclusive offers at ₹1 Lac or more

2. CU's Rising Performance: A Remarkable Journey

Great achievements require continuous efforts over a long period of time. This has been the case with Chandigarh University. Thanks to the consistent efforts made for the success of its students, CU has made it to the top of the Employer Reputation Rankings and has been gaining outstanding recognition over the years. With over 9,000 job placements for students, CU exceeded its own records for 2024–25, the highest for any university in North India. Over 1,100 multinational companies employing over 100,000 people, including Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, SAP, and Walt Disney recruit students from CU. The highest international pay went to Rs 1.7 crore and Rs 54.75 Lakh per annum for the domestic offers, an increase of almost 30% in CU placements.

3. Record-Breaking Placements

Chandigarh University is widely known as the“University with Best Placements” in India. Its performance in the 2024–25 placement season once again proved why CU continues to lead the way.

20+ LPA offered by 30+ companies
15+ LPA offered by 50+ companies
10+ LPA offered by 100+ companies
7+ LPA offered by 300+ companies
5+ LPA offered by 500+ companies

4. Top Recruiters Who Trust CU Talent

The trust of global employers is the foundation of CU’s QS ranking success. Year after year, top brands from every sector visit the campus to recruit their graduates.

Some of the notable recruiters include:
Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM, SAP Labs, Deloitte, Flipkart, Walt Disney, HP, Cognizant, Hitachi, Zomato, L&T, TAFE, John Deere, Schindler, Practo Technologies, Hyatt, Vistara, Jet Airways, and The Taj Group.

5. Joint Placement Programme (JPP): A Regional Game-Changer

Since 2015, this programme has truly made CU stand out. The Joint Placement Programme takes it a step further beyond just CU. Thousands of students from the states of Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Rajasthan, Delhi, and UP are taking part in the placement drives at the CU campus.

The Impact:

Since its inception, over 80,000 students in North India have been benefitted
1,000+ multinational companies including HCL, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motors, Jubilant Foods, and L&T Infotech have recruited through JPP.
Streams such as Engineering, MCA, MBA, Hotel Management, Biotechnology, Airlines & Tourism, Animation, etc., are welcome.

This initiative has further established CU as a trusted regional hub for talent acquisition. The fact that some of the top names continuously choose CU year after year to recruit talent through JPP is a validation of the quality of talent and training that CU stands for, which is a driving force for the stellar position of the university in Employer Reputation rankings.

Conclusion

Chandigarh University’s recognition for the Employer Reputation award is more than mere recognition; it is the endorsement of years of effort, planning, and dedication for the success of students. Students can be more confident of making the transition from a classroom to a career with Chandigarh University.

Through this initiative, Chandigarh University has established itself even more as a regional trusted hub for talent and recruitments. Good industry relations along with a powerful placement record and the top ranking for Employer Reputation has clearly chartered a pathway for its students to accomplish their professional aspirations.