CEC-CGC Landran awarded QS I-GAUGE Platinum Rating Certificate

by chahat sikri

Mohali, May 28: Chandigarh Engineering College (CEC)-CGC Landran, was awarded the formal certificate for attaining Platinum Rating in the QS I-GAUGE College Ratings 2025, at a special presentation ceremony held on campus, today. Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, President, CGC Landran accepted the certificate from Mr. Ravin Nair, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE and Mr. Cyril Benz, Associate Director, QS I-GAUGE in the presence of Directors, Deans and faculty members of the college.

CEC-CGC Landran, is the only engineering college in India to have attained this top rating. This rating system evaluates various aspects of higher education institutions in India, categorizing them into primary parameters that are significant for colleges. The results reflect the individual performance of each institution. Speaking on the occasion, Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, President,

CGC Landran said, “This remarkable achievement is the result of the collective dedication and hard work of all stakeholders at CGC Landran including our Campus Director, Director-Principal, faculty members, staff and our students. As we celebrate 25 years of our journey, this inspiring milestone not just makes us proud but also fuels our commitment to continue working hard and striving for excellence in higher education in the years ahead.” Congratulating the entire team at CEC-CGC Landran, Mr. Ravin Nair, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE said, “As the only private, independent rating system for Indian education institutions, QS I-GAUGE plays a vital role in promoting quality and academic excellence. Developed by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global name behind the QS World University Rankings, QS I-GAUGE is tailored to the Indian context.

CEC-CGC Landran, attaining an Overall Platinum rating is a testament to its strong commitment to educational excellence. Our rigorous methodology, applied to over 350 higher education institutions and schools, helps institutions like CGC benchmark their performance, identify areas for growth and distinguish themselves through quality. This not only drives institutional advancement but also provides students and parents with credible benchmarks to make informed educational choices.” CEC-CGC Landran excelled in all the nine criteria defined by the rating system, earning the top rating. These seven core criteria included Teaching & Learning, Faculty Quality, Employability, Diversity & Accessibility, Facilities, Social Responsibility, and Governance & Structure with an advanced criteria focused on Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

CEC-CGC Landran, demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving full scores in areas such as teaching quality, student satisfaction, and the effective use of learning management systems (LMS). The institution has also earned full scores in faculty satisfaction and retention rates. Furthermore, the employability rates of its graduates are impressively high, reflecting outstanding results. With students coming from across the country, CEC-CGC Landran has excelled in the Diversity and Accessibility criteria, while placing a strong emphasis on social responsibility, resulting in a remarkable performance in this area too.

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