Chandigarh University CUCET 2026 Phase 1 registration deadline has been extended to April 30, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website at cucet.cuchd.in for admission to various programmes, including Engineering, MBA, Pharmacy, and Law.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card has been released for exams scheduled on April 5, 6, 7, and 8. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
MAT May 2026 session registration is open now. The last date to apply for the MAT 2026 is May 24, 2026 (PBT) and June 8, 2026 (CBT). Interested candidates can fill out the application form online on the official website mat.aima.in for MBA and PGDM admissions. The MAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on May 31, 2026 (PBT) and June 14, 2026 (CBT).
Chandigarh University (CU) is a private university in Mohali, Punjab, established in 2012. The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation and is recognised by the UGC. Also, it is the first private university in India to earn ABET accreditation for nine engineering programmes. CU offers 200+ courses across UG, PG, and doctoral levels in engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and more, with annual fees ranging from INR 84,000 to INR 3.97 Lakhs. Chandigarh University conducts admissions primarily through its own entrance test, CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test), held in two phases.
In NIRF 2025, Chandigarh University ranked 19th in the University category. It is also ranked 575th globally and 2nd among Indian private universities in QS World University Rankings 2026, making it one of the fastest-rising private universities in India in the past five years.
CU's placement record is one of the strongest in North India. In the 2024-25 academic year, over 10,000 job offers were made by 1,300+ companies, with the highest domestic package at INR 54.75 LPA and the highest international package at INR 1.7 Crore offered to BTech students.
Some key highlights of Chandigarh University are given below. Students can refer to them:
Particulars | Details |
Established | July 10, 2012 |
Type | Private University |
Location | Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab |
Campus Area | 200 Acres |
NAAC Grade | A+ |
UGC Status | Recognised under Section 2(f) |
NIRF 2025 Rank | 19th (University), 31st (Engineering), 32nd (Overall) |
QS World Ranking 2026 | 575th Globally, 2nd among Indian Private Universities |
Admission Mode | CUCET (University Entrance Test) |
Total Courses | 200+ |
Placement Offers (2024-25) | 10,000+ by 1,300+ companies |
Highest Package (2025) | INR 1.7 Crore (International), INR 54.75 LPA (Domestic) |
Official Website | cuchd.in |
Source: Chandigarh University Official Website, 2025-26; NIRF 2025; QS World University Rankings 2026
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹3,18,000 - 3,39,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum 50% marks in aggregate, passed English as a subject in 10+2 or equivalent examination |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹2,56,000 - 3,97,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or GMAT. |
| B.Des. (Bachelor of Design) | ₹2,18,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹84,000 - 2,16,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | ₹72,000 - 1,34,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum 45% marks in aggregate |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹1,78,000 - 1,96,000 | 50% marks in 10+2 from any recognized board |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹1,65,000 - 1,79,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum 45% marks in aggregate |
| B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) | ₹1,70,000 - 2,18,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | ₹2,98,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Informatics Practices/Vocational Subjects, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | ₹1,59,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 45% marks in aggregate |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹84,000 - 1,64,000 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹80,000 - 1,49,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹52,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | ₹96,000 | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹1,86,000 - 1,97,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, at least 50% marks in aggregate, studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or higher |
| M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | ₹1,94,000 - 2,18,000 | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Minimum 55% marks in aggregate |
| B.A. + LL.B. | ₹2,24,000 | |
| LL.M. (Master of Law) | ₹1,68,000 | Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.), minimum of 50% marks |
| B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) | ₹2,22,000 | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.P.T. (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | ₹1,81,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education) | ₹80,000 - 1,02,000 | 50% marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination, Participation in sports or physical activities at the state or national level |
| Bachelor of Engineering-B.E. | ₹1,99,000 - 3,71,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| Master of Engineering-M.E. | ₹1,20,000 - 1,64,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| M.P.T. (Master of Physiotherapy) | ₹1,32,000 | Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification, minimum of 50% marks in qualifying examination |
| B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) | ₹1,29,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 50% marks in aggregate |
| B.B.A. + LL.B. | ₹2,17,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 45% marks in aggregate |
| Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) | ₹2,48,000 | 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects |
| B.J.M.C. (Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication) | ₹1,65,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum 50% marks in aggregate |
| M.Arch. (Master of Architecture) | ₹1,14,000 | Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field, valid score in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), valid score in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) |
| M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education) | ₹1,20,000 | Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field, minimum of 50% marks, valid score in Chandigarh University Entrance Test (CUCET) |
| B.Com. + LL.B. | ₹2,00,000 | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in any stream from a recognized board |
| B.A. + B.Ed. | ₹1,00,000 | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board |
| B.Optom. (Bachelor of Optometry) | ₹1,36,000 | 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects |
| B.H.M. (Bachelor of Hospitality Management) | ₹1,70,000 | must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board with any stream . A minimum of 60% marks. |
| B.Sc. + B.Ed. | ₹1,00,000 | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board |
| M.Optom. (Master of Optometry) | ₹98,000 | Bachelor's degree in Optometry or a related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor's degree |
Chandigarh University offers 200+ courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. B.E, MBA, BCA, MCA, BBA, B.Pharm, B.Arch, and B.Com. are the most popular courses of the university. Chandigarh University fee ranges from INR 1.2 Lakhs to INR 84,000 per year for flagship engineering and management programmes. The table below lists popular courses with their duration, annual tuition fees, and eligibility criteria.
| Course | Duration | Annual Tuition Fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE / B.Tech | 4 Years | INR 1.99 Lakhs - 3.71 Lakhs | 10+2 PCM/PCB with a minimum of 60% marks |
| MBA | 2 Years | INR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.97 Lakhs | Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks + CUCET |
| BCA | 3 Years | INR 1.65 Lakhs - 1.79 Lakhs | 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks |
| MCA | 2 Years | INR 1.86 Lakhs - 1.97 Lakhs | Graduation in a relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks |
| BBA | 3 Years | INR 1.78 Lakhs - 1.96 Lakhs | 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks |
| BCom | 3 Years | INR 1.7 Lakhs - 2.18 Lakhs | 10+2 Commerce with a minimum of 50% marks |
| BPharm | 4 Years | INR 2.98 Lakhs | 10+2 PCB/PCM with a minimum of 50% marks |
| BArch | 5 Years | INR 2.22 Lakhs | 10+2 in PCM, NATA/JEE score |
| LLB | 5 Years | INR 1.59 Lakhs | 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks |
| ME/MTech | 2 Years | INR 1.2 Lakhs - 1.44 Lakhs | B.E./B.Tech in a relevant field |
Source: Chandigarh University Official Website (cuchd.in/admissions/course-fee.php), Chandigarh University Course Fee 2026-2027
For complete courses list, visit Chandigarh University Courses, and to check programme-specific fee breakdowns, check the Chandigarh University Fee Structue 2026
Chandigarh University admissions are primarily based on its own online entrance test, CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test), which is conducted in remote-proctored mode. CUCET is s held in two different phases, namely CUCET-I and CUCET-II. It is mandatory for admission to B.E (engineering), MBA, Pharmacy, LLM, and Law Programmes. The university also accepts scores from national-level tests such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, NATA, and other relevant examinations. Admissions at Chandigarh University are conducted in both online and offline modes. The complete admission process of Chandigarh University is as follows:
Chandigarh University Admission goes through various processes starting from the application process to seat allotment. The step-by-step process of admission for Chandigarh University is given below:
For complete admission details, check Chandigarh University admission 2026
Chandigarh University admission starts around the month of October. The important dates related to Chandigarh University admission have been listed below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Registration Open | October 2025 |
| CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Last Date to Apply | April 30, 2026 |
| CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Exam | Until April 31, 2026 |
| CUCET 2026 Phase 2 Registrations | May 2026 |
Source: Chandigarh University CUCET Portal (cucet.cuchd.in), 2026
Chandigarh University placement 2025 closed with over 10,000 job offers from 1,300+ companies for the batch 2024-25. The highest salary packages of INR 1.7 Crore per annum (International) and INR 54.75 LPA (Domestic) were offered to BTech students. The average package stood at INR 9.54 LPA. As per Chandigarh University’s NIRF 2025 report the median CTC for four-year UG programmes was INR 7.5 LPA. For PG students, the MBA average package stood at INR 8.5 LPA, with the highest at INR 28 LPA.
Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Total Job Offers | 10,000+ |
Companies Participated | 1,300+ |
Highest International Package | INR 1.70 Crore per annum |
Highest Domestic Package | INR 54.75 LPA (Palo Alto Networks) |
Average Package (2024 Batch) | INR 9.54 LPA |
Median CTC (4-year UG) (NIRF 2025) | INR 7.5 LPA |
Highest MBA Package | INR 28 LPA |
MBA Average Package | INR 8.5 LPA |
Highest Hotel Management Package | INR 18 LPA (Walt Disney) |
Engineering Students Placed | 3,750+ |
Placement Rate | 95% (eligible students) |
Source: Chandigarh University Placement Page (cuchd.in/placements/); NIRF 2025 Placement Data
The top companies recruiting from Chandigarh University are Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Adobe, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Qualcomm, SAP Labs, Arcesium, HP, Nokia, Dell, Bank of America, EPAM, Flipkart, Zomato, Walt Disney, L&T, TVS, Honda, HDFC Bank, KPMG, and Panasonic, among others.
More than 30 companies offered packages above INR 20 LPA; 50+ offered above INR 15 LPA; and 100+ offered between INR 10-15 LPA. Check more details about Chandigarh University placements.
Chandigarh University sets cutoffs for 2025 admissions using multiple entrances like JEE Main for BTech, CUCET for MBA, MCA, BBA, and most UG/PG streams, plus NCHMCT JEE for hospitality, keeping thresholds low to welcome applicants with 50% eligibility in prior qualifications.
JEE Main's CSE closing rank eased to 63,416 for general category, making tech entry more feasible, while CUCET's 30% minimum score qualifies all for counselling, with 90%+ unlocking full scholarships.
These patterns, influenced by 15% seat hikes and moderate exam papers, open pathways for balanced scorers in management and IT too, with July-August rounds assigning seats via merit.
| Programme/Branch | Entrance Exam | Opening Rank/Score | Closing Rank/Score |
| BTech Computer Science and Engineering | JEE Main | Not specified | 63,416 |
| BTech Electronics and Communication | JEE Main | Not specified | 91,680 |
| BTech Civil Engineering | JEE Main | Not specified | 1,51,407 |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering | JEE Main | Not specified | 1,30,970 |
| BSc Hospitality and Hotel Management | NCHMCT JEE | 10,190 | 10,390 |
| MBA General | CUCET | 30% (eligibility) | 90.01%+ (scholarship) |
| MCA | CUCET | 30% (eligibility) | 90.01%+ (scholarship) |
| BBA | CUCET | 30% (eligibility) | 90.01%+ (scholarship) |
Chandigarh University has improved its rankings every year since 2022, both in national (NIRF) and global indices (QS). In NIRF 2025, it jumped one position to 19th in the University category, up from 20th in 2024 and 27th in 2023, a 10-position climb in two years. Check Chandigarh University rankings
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | University | 19th |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | 31st |
| NIRF 2025 | Pharmacy | 15th |
| NIRF 2025 | Architecture & Planning | 14th |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | 32nd |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | 32nd |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | Global | 575th |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | India | 16th |
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | Indian Private Universities | 2nd |
| QS Asia University Rankings 2026 | Asia | 109th |
| QS Asia University Rankings 2026 | Indian Private Universities | 1st |
Source: NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org); QS World University Rankings 2026 (topuniversities.com); NAAC (naac.gov.in)
Chandigarh University's main campus is a 238-acre self-contained township in Gharuan, on the NH-05 Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway, Mohali. The campus includes separate academic blocks for each department, residential zones, sports complexes, and a medical facility, all connected by Wi-Fi 24/7. Below mentioned are some of the Chandigarh University campus facilities:
| Name of faculty | Department | Designation | Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yogesh Kumar | Marketing | Faculty | PhD |
| Dr. Shivani Malhan | Marketing | Faculty | PhD |
| Dr. Anmol Sharma | Marketing | Faculty | PhD |
| Dr. Ajay Khurana | Finance | Faculty | PhD |
Chandigarh University has 40,000+ alumni across engineering, sports, arts, and entrepreneurship. Since the university was established in 2012, most of its notable alumni are early-career achievers across sports and startups.
Name | Field | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
Bhagwan Singh | Sports — Rowing | National Gold Medalist; Asian Games 2018 Medal; represented India at Rio Olympics |
Pawan Kumar Sehrawat | Sports — Kabaddi | India Men's Kabaddi Team Captain; Arjuna Award recipient |
Reetika Hooda | Sports — Wrestling | India's first U23 Women's Wrestling World Champion |
Shashi Chopra | Sports — Boxing | Multiple Gold Medals in Haryana State and National Junior Boxing Championship |
Tanya Mittal | Entrepreneurship | Miss Tourism Universe; CEO of HandMadeLove; TedX Youth Speaker; Nari Shakti Award |
Parry G (Prikshit Gupta) | Entertainment | Bollywood Rapper; first rapper to reach India's Got Talent Grand Finale |
Lovelash Dutt | Innovation/Startups | Founder, Hamara Rakshak; awarded INR 1,00,000 by NITI Aayog & Capgemini; 20+ patents |
Trilok Singh | Entrepreneurship | Founder, Gearr Technologies; Genesis Start-Up Award |
Source: Chandigarh University Alumni Page (cuchd.in/campus-life/alumni.php)
| Alumni Names | Occupation |
| Bhagwan Singh | National Gold Medalist in Rowing Asian Games 2018, Medal Winner |
| Ankit Bhatt | Journalist in News 18, Bureau Head in Jammu and Kashmir |
| Sumit Malik | Member of India’s American Football Squad |
| Nikhil Sharma | CEO of WcarPS |
| Deepak Kumar | Manager, Ciena Corporation |
| Navv Inder | Punjabi Singer |
Chandigarh University has allocated INR 200 Crores in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic session — INR 170 Crores for the Punjab campus and INR 40 Crores for the UP campus. Most scholarships are awarded through CUCET performance. A student scoring 90.01–100% in CUCET qualifies for 100% tuition fee waiver. Scholarships are renewed annually on maintaining minimum 7.5 CGPA.
| CUCET Marks (Phase 1 and Phase 2) | Scholarship Awarded For Phase 1 | Scholarship Awarded For Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 90.01% - 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% - 90% | 50% | 40% |
| 70% - 79.99% | 40% | 30% |
| 60% - 69.99% | 30% | 20% |
| 50% - 59.99% | 25% | 15% |
| 40% - 49.99% | 15% | 10% |
Students can also access collateral-free education loans up to INR 7.5 Lakhs through PNB and Indian Overseas Bank in partnership with the university. Get more details on Chandigarh University Scholarships
The other scholarship offered at the Chandigarh University is:
| Scholarship Scheme | Eligibility | Benefit | Renewal Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Scholarship | JEE Main rank up to 25,000 | 100% tuition fee waiver (B.E.) | Maintain 7.5 CGPA |
| CUET UG/PG Scholarship | Based on NTA CUET score | Up to 50% waiver | Maintain 7.5 CGPA |
| Kalpana Chawla Scholarship | Girls from Chandigarh, EWS, first-come-first-served (10 seats) | 10% of total annual fee | Annual renewal |
| Merit-based Academic Scholarship | CGPA 9.0 and above (ongoing students) | 10% of academic fees per year | Maintain CGPA 9.0+ |
| Sports Scholarship | National/International level sports achievement | Varies by achievement level | Annual review |
Source: Chandigarh University Scholarship Page (cuchd.in/scholarship/), 2026-27; CUCET Portal (cucet.cuchd.in/about-us.php)
The table below compares Chandigarh University with LPU and Chitkara University based on their rankings, BTech Fees, Placements, and other details.
Parameter | Chandigarh University | LPU (Lovely Professional) | Chitkara University |
|---|---|---|---|
NIRF Rank 2025 (University) | 19th | 28th | Not in top 50 |
QS World Ranking 2026 | 575th | NA | NA |
NAAC Grade | A+ | A++ | A+ |
BTech Annual Fee | INR 1.99 Lakhs - 3.71 Lakhs | INR 2.8 - 4.09 Lakhs | IINR 2.4 - 4.1 Lakhs |
Highest Package 2024-25 | INR 54.75 LPA (domestic) | INR 40 LPA | INR 13 LPA |
Location | Mohali, Punjab | Phagwara, Punjab | Rajpura, Punjab |
Source: NIRF 2025 (nirfindia.org); QS World University Rankings 2026; Official websites of compared universities
Note: Fees and placement data for compared universities are sourced from NIRF 2025 reports and official disclosures. For the most current data, refer to each university's official website.
Here are the multiple reasons why students choose CU over other private universities in North India:
Students interested in engineering should note that CU is the only university in Punjab with NBA accreditation for Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical, Chemical, and Aerospace Engineering programmes.