Chandigarh University: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking

Janki Sharma

Updated on - Dec 10, 2024

Chandigarh University Latest Updates

December 03, 2024

• CUCET 2025 registrations are open for Chandigarh University admission 2025 to various UG and PG courses. Registrations for CUCET Phase 1 will continue till May 2025 and Phase 2 registrations will take place from June 2025 to August 2025.

Chandigarh University is a premier institute established in 2012. NAAC has accredited it with an A+ Grade and ABET. It is among the top 0.1% of universities in India to have received ABET accreditation in Engineering. UGC and AICTE have recognized it.

In 2019, CU became the youngest university in the country to be assessed and accredited by NAAC and granted an A+ grade in the first cycle itself. In addition, Chandigarh University had also become the only state-private university of Punjab to be accredited by NAAC.

As per the QS University Asia Rankings 2025, Chandigarh Univesity has secured the 120th position among private universities across the globe. The university also holds an NBA accreditation.

Chandigarh University NIRF Ranking 2024 was #20 in the university category and is a prestigious member of ICAR, the Bar Council of India (BCI), and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It has a state-of-the-art campus and an excellent placement record.

Chandigarh University Mohali has a stellar placement track record with more than 50 companies offering a package of INR 20 Lakhs and above to the students enrolled. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) made the highest number of 585 job offers in the entire North India.

Chandigarh University Mohali offers scholarships through the CUCET Scores to the students enrolled. The students who perform exceptionally well in their studies are offered scholarships up to 100%. Around 32,000+ students have been awarded scholarships in 2024.

Chandigarh University Highlights 2025

Chandigarh University's vision is to be recognized globally as a Centre of Excellence for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. A few Chandigarh University highlights, such as its year of establishment, accreditation recognition, etc., are given below:

Chandigarh University Admission 2025

CU admission 2025 is now open, and it conducts entrance exams for BA, BTech, BSc, MSc, MA, BDes, BArch, PhD, and MCA every year, called the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test CUCET) done in 3 different phases active for a particular period, and the students can take advantage of this pattern. The detailed step-by-step Chandigarh University admission process is given below:

1. Visit the official website of Chandigarh University.
2. Click on the Apply Now tab, and you will be redirected to the admission portal.
3. Fill out the registration form and login using the credentials to complete the application process.
4. Register for CUCET for the relevant course.
5. Upload the relevant documents.
6. Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

Once the Chandigarh University application has been submitted the students must appear for the CUCET and proceed with completing the further formalities like interview (if applicable), paying the admission fee/course fee, and availing the scholarships.

Chandigarh University accepts both online and offline modes of registration for CUCET, and during the registration process, the student can choose their program of choice. Any information required related to admission is provided on the official website. After registration, students can download the examination brochure and pay the entrance fee.

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Chandigarh University Admission Dates 2025

Chandigarh University conducts the CU-Common Entrance Test for BE, BPharm, MPharm, PharmD, Integrated programs, MBA, and various other courses. The important dates related to the admission process are mentioned below:

Chandigarh University Ranking

Chandigarh University is one of the best emerging multidisciplinary universities in India. In 2024, Chandigarh University has ranked 20 in the University category under the NIRF Rankings 2024. The other Chandigarh University NIRF rankings are given below:

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Chandigarh University Courses

Chandigarh University offers over 50 courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. The courses are offered online and offline. The offline courses are conducted in a regular and full-time format at the institute. More details about the courses are mentioned below:

Chandigarh University Fee Details

The Chandigarh University fee details include the total tuition fees and other non-academic fees. The total tuition fees information about the courses offered at CU is given below:

Read More: Chandigarh University Courses and Fee Structure

Chandigarh University Placements

Chandigarh University has seen a constant rise in its placement scale since its inception in 2012. Students received placements in different engineering, management, and hospital hospitality industry categories. In 2023, 9124+ students received job offers. The Department of Career Planning and Development trains students for placements in top industries. Chandigarh University placement 2024 highlights are given below:

Chandigarh University Top Recruiters

Chandigarh University witnessed the participation of more than 900 companies in the placement drive. The following are a few top recruiters for the last session of placements.

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Why Choose Chandigarh University?

Chandigarh University is one of the best private universities in India. As mentioned, it is also considered one of the fastest-growing private universities in Asia. There are 18 university institutes for students to choose their desired field, and more than 200 courses run under the care of these institutes. The following are a few points that would make Chandigarh University a good choice for further studies.

1. CUCET

The Chandigarh University's Common Entrance Test is one of the key features of the university. This online test that offers course admission also rewards students' achievements by giving them scholarships worth 170 crores. This ensures equal opportunity and provides financial assistance to all students.

2. Recognitions and Rankings

Chandigarh University is a PCI, BCI, and NBA-accredited university. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the International Association of Universities. Additionally, it has ranked among the top 50 universities in the country consecutively for three years in a row.

3. Placements

With an affordable fee structure, varied career opportunities, and multiple offers, CU offers 6.5 times ROI, the highest in the region and comparable to IITs, IIMs, and NITs. Growth is not only confined to an increase in No. of companies but also packages offered, thus leading to an exponential growth in Return on investment.

4. Industry Tie-ups 

A rise of 160 visiting companies multinationals, including Fortune 500 Global and Indian companies from different sectors, was recorded during the placement drives. A unique corporate advisory board and technical experts from relevant industries lay the roadmap for future endeavors.

5. Research Facilities

Chandigarh University has one of the best research facilities in the country. It was ranked 11 under the NIRF Innovation Index in 2023. The university has filed more than 900 patents. 

Chandigarh University Infrastructure

Chandigarh University spread across 250 acres of land, provides state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities. There are separate hostels for girls and boys, and the hostels are equipped with all the modern facilities, an attached mess, and a common room. Some of the Chandigarh University infrastructure facilities are listed below.

• Libraries
• Labs
• Classrooms
• Sports Complex
• Gym
• ATM
• Sports
• Cultural Activities
• Transportation
• Hostel

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Chandigarh University Scholarships

Chandigarh University has a great scholarship program to reward brilliant and deserving young aspirants for their futuristic courses and help them study. The scholarships are given based on their top scores on CUCET and other criteria.

Students can avail up to 100% scholarships worth INR 170 Crores. The following are a few of the scholarships provided by Chandigarh University.

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Chandigarh University Results

Chandigarh University published its results for 2024 on its official website for various UG and PG programs. Candidates can access their results using their registration number and password. Based on these results, they will get their preferred department or may get assigned to another one.

Read More: Chandigarh University Results

Chandigarh University Departments

Chandigarh University, divided into 18 university institutes, contains various departments like the Institute of Engineering, business, computing, etc. The Department of Engineering is the Department of Biotech Engineering, the Department of Apex Engineering, the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, etc. The departments or institutes under Chandigarh University are listed below:

Chandigarh University Alumni

Chandigarh University has an Alumni Association which helps the students in exchanging experiences and sharing valuable knowledge and insights. The community helps all the Alumni stay in touch with each other and helps students who seek their help and guidance in the future.

The Alumni Association even visits their college to talk discuss their achievements career advice, and conduct workshops for other students. Chandigarh University Alumni are listed below. 

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Chandigarh University Faculty

CU is known for its competent faculty. The highlights of the CU faculty are:
● 1300+ Ph. D. faculty and 450+ pursuing Ph. D.
● 10000+ publications in WOS, SCOPUS, UGC and more
● Faculty from 23 states and two union territories
● 550+ International faculty, 22 % international faculty
● 45% female faculty, 54.45 % male faculty

Chandigarh University Collaborations

CU collaborates with various national and international institutes and universities to offer students better academic and research prospects. Some of these partnerships include the student exchange program and Research and educational projects.

CU has collaborated with 502 Top-Ranked Universities in 95 countries across the world. Chandigarh University collaborated with the best Universities in the USA, UK, Canada, France, Australia,
Russia, Italy among other countries.

•  236 of these Universities/Institutes are QS Ranked and 208 have been ranked by THE World University Rankings
• 1500+ Student Traveled Abroad for Semester, Summer & Cultural Exchange Programs
• 274+ Paid Internships in Walt Disney, USA (Highest Number in the Region)

The various institutes of different countries with which Chandigarh University has collaborated and signed MoUs are listed below:

International Collaborations