Jagran Lakecity University Secures Top Honours in India Today Rankings 2026 Across Journalism, Law and Hospitality

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) has emerged as one of the premier institutions of Central India with securing top rank in various academic disciplines in the India Today Rankings 2026.

The University's Schools of Business, Engineering, and Health and Human Services each rose to the top of their respective categories in the latest rankings, which validate the University's priorities of academic excellence, industry-focused education and experiential learning.

• Jagran School of Journalism has been ranked as the No. 1 Private University of Madhya Pradesh in the field of Journalism Education, as per the rankings.
• Jagran School of Law has emerged as the best law school in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh due to its exceptional performance in Legal Education. 
• Jagran School of Hospitality & Tourism has also been ranked first amongst Private Universities in Madhya Pradesh of its category.

The award is a testament of JLU's ongoing commitment to provide high-quality education with industry-relevant curriculum, industry-based learning opportunities and high academic standards. The University has always strived to equip the students with the skills, knowledge and worldviews necessary to thrive in the modern competitive professional world.

The achievement was met with great enthusiasm by the University and they attributed this to the hard work of the students, faculty, alumni and academic and industry partners who contributed to enhancing the learning environment within JLU.

The India Today Rankings is one of the award-winning assessments of higher educational institutions in the country, based on various academic and institutional criteria.

These latest recognitions have further strengthened Jagran Lakecity University on its path to become a preferred institution of higher learning in Central India. The University will continue to develop future leaders, innovators and changemakers who are educated through transformative learning, experiential learning and a global perspective," the University said.