Chandigarh University Admissions 2026 (OPEN): Fees, Courses, Scholarships, Ranking, Placement

Chandigarh University (CU) was established in 2012 and is a private institution located in Mohali, Punjab. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Adding to its academic credibility, Chandigarh University has been awarded an A+ grade by NAAC. CU offers a wide variety of academic programmes, including BTech, BBA, MBA, MTech, MCA, and several other professional courses.

The university offers a four-year BTech programme, for which candidates must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised board or institution. Admission to the BTech course is granted based on valid scores in CUCET or JEE Main. The BTech fee structure at Chandigarh University generally ranges from INR 1.99 lakh to INR 3.71 lakh, depending on the chosen specialisation.

Chandigarh University has recorded strong placement outcomes for the 2024–2025 academic year. The highest international package offered stood at INR 1.7 crore, while the highest domestic package reached INR 54.75 lakh per annum. MBA graduates received offers with packages going up to INR 28 lakh per annum, and students from the hotel management stream secured salaries as high as INR 18 lakh per annum.

Chandigarh University 2026 Notifications –Application Released (Phase I)

Chandigarh University Highlights 2026

Parameter	Details
University Name	Chandigarh University (CU)
Established	2012
Type	Private University
Location	Mohali, Punjab
Recognitions	UGC, AICTE
Accreditation	NAAC A+ Grade
The Week Rankings	2025: 11 out of 36 2024: 13 out of 29 2023: 12 out of 29
Courses offered	BTech, BBA, BCA, MTech, MBA and more.
International	INR 1.7 Cr
National	INR 54.75 LPA
MBA	INR 28 LPA
Hotel Management	INR 18 LPA
Top recruiters	Cognizant VMware, Deloitte, Sapient, Hitachi, Practo, TAFE, John Deere, Schindler, Deepak Nitrite Limited, Newgen, ITC Infotech and more.
Official website	https://www.cuchd.in/

Chandigarh University Admission 2026 Exam Dates

Below we have provided the official exam dates for Chandigarh University Admission 2026 through CUCET:

Courses Offered by Chandigarh University

Below we have provided the courses which are offered by Chandigarh University:

• Engineering courses: Civil engineering, Aerospace engineering, Biotechnology engineering, Computer Science engineering, electrical engineering, Food technology engineering, etc.
• Management courses: Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Forex Management, MBA, Digital Marketing, etc.
• Pharma Science courses: Pharm. D, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Industrial Pharmacy, etc.

Chandigarh University 2026 Courses & Eligibility

Explore the table below for the Chandigarh University courses, followed by their eligibility and selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Candidates must complete their 10+2 education with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, achieving a minimum of 50% marks in these subjects.	CUCET / JEE Main
MBA	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks	CUCET / CAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT
MCA	Bachelor’s Degree with Math’s at Graduation or 10+2 level with 50% marks	CUCET
BBA / BCA	10+2 with 50% marks	CUCET
B.Pharm	10+2 with 60% marks with PCM/PCB as compulsory subjects	CUCET
B.Arch	10+2 in any field or a 3-year diploma with 50% marks	CUCET / NATA
B.Des	10+2 with 50% marks	CUCET / NATA
B.Sc	10+2 with 50% marks	CUCET
M.Sc	B.Sc with 50% marks	CUCET
B.Com (Hons.)	10+2 in any field with 50% marks	CUCET
M.E.	Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field with 55% marks	CUCET
LLB	Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in any field	CUCET
LLM	LLB with 50% marks	CUCET
PhD	Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% marks	CU PhD Entrance Test / GPAT / UGC / CSIR-NET + Interview

Chandigarh University Fees

Refer to the table below for the Chandigarh University fee structure:

Name of Program	Duration	Fee per Semester
Post Graduation Diploma in Yoga Education	1 Year	INR 26,000/-
Pharm. D (Post Baccalaureate)	3 Years	INR 1,24,000/-
Pharm. D	6 Years	INR 1,53,000/-
ME – Environment Engineering	2 Years	INR 60,000/-
MBA (HR/Finance/Marketing/IB/Entrepreneurship/BI & Data Analytics)	2 Years	INR 1,69,500/-
MBA – Logistics & Supply Chain Management	2 Years	INR 1,80,000/-
MBA – Strategic HR	2 Years	INR 1,74,000/-
MBA – Digital Marketing	2 Years	INR 1,70,000/-
MBA – Data Science & Artificial Intelligence	2 Years	INR 1,83,500/-
MBA – Business Analytics (in association with IBM)	2 Years	INR 1,89,500/-
M.Sc. – Biotechnology	2 Years	INR 78,000/-
Master of Physiotherapy – Sports Science	2 Years	INR 66,000/-
Master of Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Science	2 Years	INR 66,000/-
Master of Physical Education and Sports	2 Years	INR 60,000/-
Master of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Chemistry	2 Years	INR 97,000/-

Chandigarh University Placements

Listed below is a tabular representation of the Chandigarh University Placements:

Category	Highest Package
International	INR 1.7 Cr
National	INR 54.75 LPA
MBA	INR 28 LPA
Hotel Management	INR 18 LPA
Top recruiters	WatchGuard, Wabtec, SCHWING Stetter, Google, Amazon, Flipkart.com, HP, Cognizant VMware, Deloitte, Sapient, Hitachi, Practo, TAFE, John Deere, Schindler, Deepak Nitrite Limited, Newgen, ITC Infotech and more.

Chandigarh University 2026 Application Form

Below we have provided the details about Chandigarh University 2026 Application form:

• The application form will be made available in both online and offline modes.
• The CUCET I application form was released on 28th November 2026, and candidates can submit it until 29th May 2026.
• Applicants are advised to fill in all details carefully, as no correction facility will be provided after submission.
• The CUCET II application form will be available from the fourth week of May 2026 to the fourth week of August 2026.
• Candidates who wish to apply through offline mode can obtain the application form from the admission office.
• While filling out the form, candidates must provide details such as name, address, email ID, and contact number.
• After submission, candidates should take a printout of the application form and keep it for future reference.

Chandigarh University 2026 Application Fee:

• The application fee can be paid through both online and offline modes.
• Candidates can submit the fee using credit card, debit card, or net banking in online mode.
• Applicants choosing the offline mode can pay the application fee through a Demand Draft.
• The application fee is Rs. 1000/- for all candidates.

How to Apply for Chandigarh University (CUCET) 2026:

Candidates can apply for CUCET exam in both modes – online as well as offline mode through steps given below:

Online Mode:

• Step-1: Visit the official website or use the direct link provided in this article.
• Step-2: Enter the required details for new user registration, such as Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
• Step-3: After successful registration, a User ID and Password will be generated.
• Step-4: Log in using the credentials and complete the remaining sections of the application form, including educational qualifications, category, and address details.
• Step-5: Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per the prescribed format and size.
• Step-6: Upload all required supporting documents mentioned in the application form.
• Step-7: Pay the application fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking to complete the process.
• Step-8: Download the submitted application form and take a printout for future reference.

 Offline Mode:

• Step-1: Visit the official website or use the direct link provided in this article.
• Step-2: Purchase the application form directly from the admission office.
• Step-3: Fill in the application form carefully and attach all required documents along with the Demand Draft (DD).
• Step-4: Send the completed application form and DD to the university at the address given below:
• Admission Office,
  Chandigarh University,
  SCO 223, First Floor, Sector 36-D,
  Chandigarh – 160036.
• Step-5: Pay the application fee through Demand Draft as per the instructions.

 Chandigarh University 2026 Eligibility

The candidates must fulfill all the eligibility norms before filling out the CUCET 2026 Application form. The prescribed eligibility for undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses are as follows:

For UG Courses:

For B.Tech:

• Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board.
• Marks: Applicants should secure a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).
• Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one subject from Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology.
• Appearing: Candidates who are currently appearing in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.

For other UG Courses:

• Qualification: Candidates must pass 12th level from any recognised board.
• Marks: Candidates must score minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
• Appearing: Candidates appearing in their final exam are eligible to apply for the exam.

For PG Courses:

M.Arch and ME:

• Qualification: Candidate must have bachelor’s degree from relevant field or equivalent from any recognized university.
• Marks: Candidates must obtain at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST category candidates) in the qualifying exam.

For MBA:

• Qualification: Candidates must be graduated from any recognized university/ institute.
• Marks: Candidate must score minimum 50% marks in aggregate for qualifying exam.
• Appearing: Candidates who will appear in their final year can also apply for exam.

Chandigarh University 2026 Admission Procedure

The admission process of Chandigarh University 2026 will be based on multiple factors. Candidates will get admission through qualification, national or university level exam score based, and performance in entrance exam.

Based on these factors’ university will prepare the merit list and candidates whose name will appear in merit list will be eligible for further admission rounds. The selected candidates will be invited for verification of original documents.

Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test 2026 (CUCET)

CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) will be held in two phases – Session I & Session II. During the time of application, the candidates have to select the active phase necessary for admission into Engineering and Management courses for all programs.

The exam will be held through online mode. The exam contains multiple choice questions and it is divided in 3 sections. The duration of the exam for 1^st and 2^nd section will be 45 minutes and for 3^rd section it will be 1 hour.

Chandigarh University Rankings

Explore the Chandigarh University rankings from various prestigious agencies for the academic years 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

Source	Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
The Week	Mass Communications	11 out of 36	13 out of 29	12 out of 29
	Hotel Management	–	15 out of 69	–
	Fashion Technology	39 out of 43	–	–
	Architecture	16 out of 31	–	–
	B.Tech	–	12 out of 245	37 out of 131
	Overall	–	25 out of 92	28 out of 85
NIRF	Research	34 out of 50	–	–
	Pharmacy	15 out of 125	20 out of 125	34 out of 125
	Architecture	14 out of 40	13 out of 40	15 out of 30
	B.Tech	31 out of 300	32 out of 300	38 out of 200
	MBA	32 out of 125	36 out of 125	36 out of 125
	Overall	32 out of 200	32 out of 200	45 out of 200
Outlook	Design	–	–	22 out of 25
	Fashion Design	–	24 out of 25	–
	Mass Communications	–	10 out of 35	9 out of 35
	Architecture	–	7 out of 30	6 out of 30
	Law	–	16 out of 30	–
	Science	–	40 out of 100	40 out of 100
	B.Tech	14 out of 200	–	–
	Overall	–	5 out of 50	–
IIRF	Hotel Management	–	–	42 out of 75
	Architecture	49 out of 62	–	–
	Computer Applications	–	14 out of 63	–
	B.Tech	–	54 out of 173	–
	MBA	–	35 out of 110	–
	Overall	27 out of 103	16 out of 160	23 out of 171
	BCA	–	–	16 out of 80
NIRF Innovation	Overall	11–50 out of 50	11–50 out of 50	11 out of 312
QS World University	Overall	751–760 out of 1498	801 out of 1400 (International)	–

Chandigarh University Scholarships

• Chandigarh University has introduced the Common Entrance Test (CUCET) for the academic year 2026-2027, aimed at providing exceptional students across India with opportunities to pursue their education within a robust and diverse academic setting.
• This initiative marks a significant scholarship revolution, offering a total of INR 200 Crores designed to recognize and reward the talent and potential of young aspirants.
• This process ensures that scholarship recipients maintain a standard that justifies the continuation of financial support throughout their education.
• CUCET Scholarship recipients are required to apply for renewal on an annual basis.
• To maintain eligibility for the scholarship, students must meet specific performance criteria, which includes achieving a minimum CGPA of 7.5 by the end of each academic year.

Discover the table below for the Chandigarh University Scholarships (CUCET):

CUCET Score Range	Phase-I	Phase-II
90.01 – 100 Marks	100% Scholarship	100% Scholarship
80 – 90 Marks	50% Scholarship	40% Scholarship
70 – 79.99 Marks	40% Scholarship	30% Scholarship
60 – 69.99 Marks	30% Scholarship	20% Scholarship
50 – 59.99 Marks	25% Scholarship	15% Scholarship
40 – 49.99 Marks	15% Scholarship	10% Scholarship
30 – 39.99 Marks	Eligible	Eligible

Chandigarh University Faculty

Check out the table below for the Chandigarh University faculty members, along with their Designation, Qualification and programs:

Name of the Faculty	Designation	Qualification
Dr. Gurpreet Singh	Associate Director	PhD
Dr. Bhupinder Pal Singh Chahal	Professor	PhD
Dr. Tanu Gupta	Professor	PhD
Dr. Akansha Singh	Associate Professor	PhD
Dr. Ashutosh Pandey	Associate Professor	PhD
Dr. Harleen Kaur	Associate Professor	PhD
Dr. Vinay Dawar	Assistant Professor	PhD
Dr. Meenu Gupta	Associate Professor	PhD
Dr. Vijeta Sharma	Assistant Professor	PhD
Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh	Assistant Professor	PhD
Dr. Kavita Dahiya	Assistant Professor	PhD
Dr. Anubhav Singh	Associate Professor	PhD
Dr. Gaurav	Assistant Professor	PhD
Harsh Nagar	Assistant Professor	UGC NET
Himanshi	Assistant Professor	PG
Vishal Kumar Tripathi	Assistant Professor	PG
Ravinder Kaur	Assistant Professor	PG
Shikha Agnihotri	Assistant Professor	PG
Garima Nagi	Assistant Professor	PG
Anand Kaur	Assistant Professor	PG

Chandigarh University Alumni

Refer to the table below for the Chandigarh University Alumni network along with their achievements and current roles:

Alumni Name	Achievement / Current Role
Er. Rohit Chaudhary & Er. Aditya Pratap Singh	Commissioned Officers, Indian Army
Bhagwan Singh	Asian Games 2018 Medalist & National Gold Medalist (Rowing)
Lt. Jagjot Singh	Commissioned Officer, 9 Horse (Deccan Horse), Indian Army
Shashi Chopra	International Boxer
Sub Lt. Ashish	Officer, Indian Navy
Tirlok Singh	Entrepreneur, Founder of GEARR Technologies
Parry G	Bollywood Rapper & India’s Got Talent Grand Finale Finalist
Nikhil Sharma	Entrepreneur, CEO – WcarPS
Anchita Mishra	Journalist, India News
Shivam Kumar	Developer of India’s First Cybercrime Chatbot
Suddhaswattwa Chaudhuri	Space Researcher & Co-founder, Escape Terra
Ajay Pal Singh	Assistant Engineering Officer, Indian Navy