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

Janki Sharma

Updated on - Aug 27, 2024

Chandigarh University admission 2025 will open soon. The CUCET 2024 Phase 2 registrations were closed on August 10, 2024. CUCET 2024 scores are mandatory for admission to the institute's various UG and PG courses. 

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 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.

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.

According to the Chandigarh University placements 2023, the highest package (international) stood at INR 1.7 Crore, and the highest package (domestic) stood at INR 54.75 LPA. The university also offers scholarships worth INR 170 cores through the CUCET scores.

Chandigarh University ranked 7 among the top 10 private institutions in India in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (An Initiative of Ministry of Education).CU has also the National Award for Highest Number of Companies according to the Limca Book of Records.

Chandigarh University Highlights 2024

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.

Chandigarh University Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for different courses at CUCHD differ under CUCET. Given below are the admission criteria for a few programs.

BBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates must have passed their 10+2 examinations with at least 50% marks from a recognized board to be eligible to apply for BBA.
• A valid CUCET score.

BE CSE Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have completed 10 + 2 with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 60% of aggregate marks.
• They can have chemistry, biotechnology, computer sciences, and biology as other subjects.
• A valid CUCET score.

M.Sc. Medical Lab Sciences Eligibility Criteria

• For the PG specialization, the student must have a bachelor of MLT with an aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized board or a university.

Read More: CUCHD Admission

Chandigarh University Admission Dates 2024

Chandigarh University conducts the CU-Common Entrance Test for BE, BPharm, MPharm, PharmD, Integrated programs, and MBA courses. Some other popular entrance exams for Chandigarh University admission are CAT, MAT, XAT etc. 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:

As per the QS World Rankings 2024, Chandigarh University has occupied the top spot with 771-780 among the various private universities in India. The other Chandigarh University rankings on are listed below:

QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2024

• CU Ranked 1 Among All Private Universities in India.

QS Asia University Rankings 2024

• CU Ranked 1 among Top Private Universities in India.
• CU Ranked 149 among Top Universities in Asia.

QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2023

• Chandigarh University entered the league of Top 500 Universities in the world.

Rankings in India

• Hospitality & Leisure Management: 1st
• Engineering & Technology: 11th
• Computer Science & Information Systems: 10th
• Engineering- Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing: 12th
• Business and Management Studies: 16th

 Rankings in World

• Hospitality & Leisure Management: 101-150 rank band.
• Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing: 401-450 rank band.
• Engineering & Technology: 342 rank band.
• Computer Science & Information Systems: 301- 350 rank band.
• Business and Management Studies: 401-450 rank band.

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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:

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Chandigarh University Cutoff

Chandigarh University cutoff 2024 will be released soon. Admissions to various courses are based on the institute's cutoff criteria. Students seeking admission in B. Sc courses must appear in NCHMCT JEE.

Chandigarh University NCMHCT JEE Cutoff 2023

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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. The placement packages are listed below.

• The highest package offered (International) was INR 1.7 CPA.
• The highest package offered (national) was INR 54.75 LPA.
• INR 20 LPA was offered by more than 30 companies
• INR 15 LPA was offered by more than 50 companies,
• INR 10 LPA was offered by more than 100 companies.
• INR 5 LPA was offered by more than 400 companies.

CU Top Recruiters

Chandigarh University witnessed the participation of 858 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 publishes its results on its official website, and a tentative date for the results will be announced once the exams conclude. 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