Chandigarh University (CU) is a Private educational Institution which was established in 2012 under the management of Chandigarh Educational Trust. The University is located in Mohali, Punjab and is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
CU Chandigarh is recognised by PCI, BCI, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), International Association of Universities (IAU), Council of Architecture (COA), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and others. Moreover, it is accredited by NAAC and National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
Around 19 academic Institutes / Schools are present at Chandigarh University Mohali including Institute of Engineering, Institute of Computing, School of Business, Institute of Architecture, and several others. Under these Institutes of the University, a number of UG, PG, PG Diploma, Ph.D level courses are offered to the students.
CU Mohali is famous for offering an extensive range of academic programs, strong placement record, and technologically advanced infrastructure.
Vision: The vision of Chandigarh University Punjab is to be a World-class educational & research Institution that develops innovative and responsible future leaders who will resolve societal problems.
Mission: CU Chandigarh has a mission to create a comprehensive educational environment for the students which supports both traditional and modern learning methods along with developing their practical skills.
Some of the Chandigarh University rankings of the recent years are mentioned below:
| Institute Name | Chandigarh University, Chandigarh |
| Estd. Year | 2012 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC, AIU, PCI, NCTE, COA, BCI, NCHMCT, ICAR, ACU, IAU |
| Type | Private University |
| Accreditation | NBA, ABET, NAAC-A+ |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Chancellor | Satnam Singh Sandhu |
| Address | NH-05, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway, Gharuan, Mohali, Chandigarh - 140413, Chandigarh, India |
| Contact Number | +91-8146948000, 8146947000, 0160-3051003, 1800-1212-88800 |
| Official Website | https://www.cuchd.in/ |
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To know about the admission fees of Chandigarh University Courses and other criteria, students can refer to the below stated table:
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Course |
Total Fees |
Academic Requirements |
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B.E |
Rs. 7,96,000/- to Rs. 12,72,000/- |
* The subject choice and qualifying marks may differ for some of the specialisations in the B.E program. |
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BBA (Hons.) |
Rs. 7,12,000/- to Rs. 7,68,000/- |
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B.Pharm |
Rs. 11,92,000/- |
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MBA |
Rs. 5,12,000/- to Rs. 7,94,000/- |
*For ‘Applied Finance’ specialisation in MBA course, minimum 55% qualifying marks are required and preference will be given to ‘Commerce’ background students. |
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M.E |
Rs. 2,40,000/- to Rs. 2,88,000/- |
Qualified any one of the following criteria:
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MCA |
Rs. 3,72,000/- to Rs. 3,94,000/- |
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* Students can enrol in various UG, PG, and other courses such as B.Sc, B.Com, B.Des, M.Sc, MPT, M.A, M.Pharm, etc.
Note: It is to be noted that students need to appear for CUCET Exam which is both an eligibility and scholarship test conducted for admission in UG and PG programs of the University.
Admission Process
Admission forms of CU Mohali are available in both online and offline mode, students can complete the registration process either through its official website (online) or by visiting the admission office of the Institution (offline).
Chandigarh University admission seats are filled based on the score obtained by the student in Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) along with performance in previously qualified exams / degrees.
Note: The Institution has reserved 5% of the admission seats in all programs for the ward & spouse of Defence Martyrs and dependent members in the family.
* Admissions are open for the International students as well. Before enrolling in any course, they must check the admission process, fees, and other necessary details.
Documents Required
* If any student wants to know about the admission criteria, programs & fee structure, requisite documents, etc., they can visit the University’s website.
Chandigarh University offers various scholarships to provide financial aid to the needy and deserving students. The scholarships are offered in numerous categories such as merit-based, entrance-based, defence, sports, and others.
The respective scholarship amount is applicable on the semester fee of the program. To get in-depth information about the scholarship schemes, students can go through the details listed in this section.
CUCET Scholarship
Students seeking admission at the University can avail this scholarship and the amount may differ, depending on the score obtained by them in the test.
CUET Scholarship
Students who have qualified CUET exam (UG or PG) with following marks can avail this scholarship:
|
Scholarship Percentage |
Eligibility Criteria (CUET UG / PG) |
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50% |
90% & more |
|
30% |
85% - 89.99% |
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15% |
80% - 84.99% |
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10% |
70% - 79.99% |
Merit Scholarships
CU Chandigarh offers various merit-based scholarships to the students who have passed any State or National level entrance test or others.
|
Scholarship Percentage |
All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Mains |
|
100% |
Up to 25,000 |
|
75% |
25,001 – 50,000 |
|
50% |
50,001 – 75,000 |
|
20% |
75,001 – 1,00,000 |
|
10% |
1,00,001 – 1,25,000 |
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Scholarship Percentage |
Marks Obtained in CAT Exam |
|
50% |
Equal to / more than 80% |
|
25% |
75% - 79.99% |
|
10% |
70% - 74.99% |
* There are certain eligibility conditions which need to be fulfilled for the continuation of the scholarship. Students are requested to visit the website of CU Mohali to get details about the scholarship schemes.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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19 out of 200 | 2025 (Universities) |
| 20 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) | |
| 27 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 29 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 52 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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2 out of 50 | 2025 (State Private Universities) |
| 14 out of 160 | 2024 (Private Engineering Colleges) | |
| 39 out of 134 | 2022 (BBA Institutes) | |
| 55 out of 125 | 2021 (BBA Institutes) | |
| 50 out of 124 | 2020 (BBA Institutes) | |
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109 out of 1529 | 2026 (Asia) |
| 120 out of 987 | 2025 (Asia) | |
| 149 out of 855 | 2024 (Asia) | |
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7 out of 10 | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
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26 out of 103 | 2025 (Private University) |
Chandigarh University has set up a Career Resource Centre (CRC) and Department of Career Planning & Development (DCPD) to provide a platform to the students where they can enhance their skills and explore career options. The centre and department works effortlessly to ensure that students are prepared enough for the Chandigarh University Placement drive.
Following are the training programs & activities organised to make students corporate ready:
Several leading companies are the recruiters of CU Mohali which visit the campus to provide ample job opportunities to the students. Some of them are Microsoft, Flipkart, Amazon, Google, Deloitte, Dell, Cognizant, Induslnd, IBM, Yes Bank, Cipla, and Apollo Hospitals.
Chandigarh University Campus (Mohali) covers a land area of approximately 150 acres. There are around 2 campuses of the Institution which are located in Mohali, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Moreover, adequate facilities are built inside the premises to provide a productive learning environment to the students.
A number of smart classrooms are available at the campus to support both traditional and modern teaching methods. Moreover, various conference halls, an amphitheatre, and other such recreational facilities are present inside the CU Chandigarh premises to conduct meetings, academic programs, cultural events, etc.
Apart from this, CU Mohali campus is equipped with various other facilities which are as follows:
