Panjab University (PU) has secured the 710th global position out of 1,743 institutions in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025.
Among Indian universities, PU is ranked eighth and holds the 189th position in Asia.
The rankings are based on three key parameters: Environmental impact, social impact, and good governance.
PU scored 52.4 in environmental impact, with notable contributions in environmental research (65.9) and sustainability (44.6).
The university also achieved a social impact score of 53.7, excelling in knowledge exchange (80.2) and health and well being (70.3). Additionally, it recorded a good governance score of 45.4.
Vice-chancellor professor Renu Vig said, “This is the first time PU has participated in this ranking, and we are proud of our position. Our initiatives like sustainability-focused courses, waste segregation, energy management using biogas and LED systems, and tertiary water use have contributed to this recognition.”