Chitkara University from Punjab has been ranked among the top 10 Indian universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) IMPACT Rankings -2021 for achieving the individual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The worldwide ranking of THE IMPACT rankings placed Chitkara University in the coveted rank slab of 401-600 in the list that witnessed 1,115 institutions from 94 countries.

Additionally, Chitkara University has also been ranked among the Top 100 globally in the 'Affordable and Clean Energy' category of the SDG. The university also excelled in the 'Partnership for the Goals' category of SDGs by attaining an impressive 301+ ranking among the 1154 participating institutions. The university achieved an impressive worldwide ranking in the 'THE IMPACT' ranking, owing to its institution-wide fulfilment and adherence to all the criteria set out by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.