About University

CT University, Ludhiana (CTU), a proud initiative of the CT Group celebrating 25+ years of excellence in education, has emerged as a globally visible, industry-driven and research- oriented institution. With students from over 25 countries and 28 Indian states, CTU stands as a vibrant hub of diversity and innovation, offering multidisciplinary programs from diploma to doctoral levels in a supportive academic environment.

In 2025, CT University earned several prestigious recognitions, including the Preferred University Award at the Tribune Lifestyle Awards 2025 and the Excellence in Education Award 2025 from Dainik Bhaskar. It also received the Humanitarian Excellence Award 2024 by I Can Foundation India for “University of the Year in Education and Learning.”

Further, CTU was positioned in the Gold Band for Research and Academic Rankings 2025 and the Diamond Band for Employability and Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2025 by R World Institution Ranking. The University secured a place among the Top 105 Private Universities in India 2025 with State Rank 5, North Zone Rank 38 and Overall Rank 86 by IIRF Ranking. It was also recognized as the Most Progressive Institution 2025 and the Leading Industry-Driven University at the ZEE Education Excellence Conclave 2025.

CT University was ranked among the Top 50 Elite STEM Institutions in India (National Rank 30, State Rank 2) by Chronicles of India 2025 and featured prominently in India Today Rankings 2025 for its outstanding performance across disciplines such as Law, BA, Hotel Management, Fashion Design, B.Com and BBA. The University also holds an AAA+ Grade (2025) from Career 360 and a 4-Star Rating (IIC 6.0, 2023–24) from the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

CTU’s main Unique Selling Points (USPs) are Industry-Academia Synergy, Global Outreach for Innovation, Social and Community Engagement Programs, Women Empowerment Initiatives, Significant Collaborations, focus on Upskilling of Students, World-Class Infrastructure, State-of-the-Art Laboratories, well-furnished accommodation, a digitized central library, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Cell and a School of Happiness and Well- being. The commitment to sustainability is evident in its Zero Waste, plastic-free and eco- friendly campus, which integrates eco-conscious practices into education through courses on environmental topics, hands-on green projects and active student participation in sustainability initiatives. As a digitally transformed university, CTU aligns its efforts with the outcomes envisioned in the New Education Policy, fostering innovation and holistic development.