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PGIMER Dermatology Tops Asia, Hits 18th Globally in Prestigious Ranking

The Department of Dermatology at PGIMER Chandigarh has been ranked first in Asia and 18th globally in the EduRank 2026 rankings. This marks the third consecutive year the department has held the top position in Asia while improving its global standing. The ranking is based on a rigorous analysis of millions of academic citations and publications. The achievement highlights the department's success in balancing high-volume clinical care with world-class research and education.

Key Points: PGIMER Dermatology Ranked 1st in Asia, 18th Globally

  • Ranked 1st in Asia for 3 consecutive years
  • Improved global rank to 18th
  • Based on analysis of 5.26 million citations
  • Manages nearly 450 outpatients daily
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PGIMER leads Asia, ranks 18th globally in Dermatology: EduRank 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh's Dermatology department ranks 1st in Asia and 18th globally in EduRank 2026, beating top US and European institutes.

"This outstanding global recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and patient-centric care. - Prof. Vivek Lal"

Chandigarh, April 8

In a landmark achievement, the Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology at PGIMER Chandigarh has been ranked 1st in Asia and 19th globally in Dermatology by EduRank in the 2026 ranking, said PGIMER on wednesday.

According to PGIMER, the institute retained its No. 1 position in Asia for three consecutive years- 2024, 2025, and 2026 and further improved its global standing from 19th last year.

Expressing his happiness, Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, stated,"This outstanding global recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and patient-centric care. Being ranked 1st in Asia and 18th worldwide reflects the global impact of our scientific contributions based on an extensive body of high-quality research. I congratulate the Department of Dermatology for achieving this hat-trick milestone and bringing immense pride to the nation."

The rankings are based on 5.26 million citations analysis across 329,000 academic publications from 806 universities in Asia.

PGIMER stated that among the institutions ranked above it globally, 14 are premier centres from the United States, including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford, while leading European institutions such as University College London and Charite, Berlin, also feature prominently. This underscores the elite global league in which PGIMER stands distinguished.

Sharing his perspective, Prof. Sanjeev Handa, Head, Department of Dermatology, PGIMER, noted that this continued recognition reflects the relentless dedication, teamwork, and academic rigour of the department.

He emphasised that despite managing an average daily outpatient load of nearly 450 patients, the department has consistently delivered impactful research while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and education.

Prof. Handa attributed this achievement to the collective efforts of his team of distinguished consultants, Dr. Davinder Parsad, Dr. Sunil Dogra, Dr. Dipankar De, Dr. Sendhil Kumaran, Dr. Tarun Narang, Dr. Rahul Mahajan, Dr. Vinay Keshavmurthy, and Dr. Vinod Sharma, along with an equally committed group of senior residents, whom he described as the backbone of the department.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Incredible achievement, especially considering they handle 450 OPD patients daily! That's a massive clinical load. To produce world-class research under that pressure shows remarkable dedication. Hats off to the entire team at the Dermatology department.
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Priya S
As someone whose family has received treatment at PGIMER, this doesn't surprise me. The quality of care is exceptional. But I hope this global recognition also means more funding and resources for them, so they can help even more patients from across the country.
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Rohit P
This is great, but a respectful criticism: I wish our media gave this more coverage than some political drama. Real achievements that bring glory to the nation need to be highlighted more. Congratulations to Prof. Handa and his entire team!
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Vikram M
Hat-trick! Number 1 in Asia for three years straight is phenomenal. It shows sustained excellence, not a one-off. This should be a model for other AIIMS and government medical colleges. The focus on research while handling huge patient numbers is the key lesson here.
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David E
The global ranking methodology based on citation analysis is very rigorous. To be 18th worldwide means their research is being read and referenced by scientists everywhere. This puts Indian dermatology on the global map in a big way. Well done!

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