Chandigarh University is a private university offering 200+ courses. The university is ranked 48th by NIRF 2022 in the Indian Universities ranking. Chandigarh University admission 2022-23 is now open for various UG and PG courses. Aspirants are required to appear for the Chandigrah University Common University Test (CUCET). The last date to apply for CUCET Phase 2 is October 8. Candidates can apply online on the university’s official website – cucet.cuchd.in. Further, Chandigarh University placement reports 2022 has been released. The highest salary packages stood at INR 52.11 LPA and INR 28 LPA for B.Tech and M.Tech, respectively. Also, the university witnessed an increase of 10% in the number of recruiters visited during the 2022 placement drive.
Chandigarh University campus is located on the Chandigarh-Patiala highway. The university is around 30 KMs away from the Chandigarh city center. Established in 2012, the university has one of the largest on-campus student strengths of 13211. The university has received NAAC A+ accreditation in 2019 with a 3.28 GPA. In the year 2022, the university has ranked 29th in India. Chandigarh University has also earned a ‘Diamond’ rating from QS IGauge.
B.Tech/B.E is the flagship course of Chandigarh University. Over 35% of the students opt for computer science during the admission process. The university houses 18 departments offering 200+ UG, PG & Doctorate level regular and distance learning courses. The distance learning programs are offered via Chandigarh University Institute of Distance and Open Learning. Chandigarh University B.Tech’s total fee is INR 7.08 Lacs. Chandigarh University MBA and BBA fees is INR 4.34 Lacs and INR 3.66 Lacs respectively.
Admission to Chandigarh University Courses is based on Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) scores. For admission to the law, nursing and pharmacy programs, candidates are required to appear for the counselling round as well. Further, Chandigarh University Placement 2022 report is released. The university has placed 7500+ students are with 757 companies. The highest package is offered at INR 52.11 LPA for B.Tech, INR 28 LPA for MBA and INR 15 LPA for Hotel Management. Chandigarh University has seen a boost of 10% in recruiters as compared to 2020.
Established | Type | 2012 | Private |
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Approval | UGC, AICTE |
Campus Area | 200+ Acres |
Library | 1,00,000+ Books 8,50,000+ E-Books 28,000+ E-Journals |
Centers of Excellence | 30+ |
Departments | 16 |
Hostel | 10,000+ Intake Capacity |
Official Website | https://www.cuchd.in/ |
CUCET is a University level entrance test conducted by Chandigarh University. It is an online proctored exam conducted in 2 phases. CUCET is mandatory for admission to different UG and PG courses. Chandigarh University also provides scholarships on the basis of CUCET scores. CUCET test consists of different modules out of which the students have to choose. Some of them are mentioned below in the chart:
CUCET is neither difficult nor easy, it all depends on preparation. If you prepare effectively for the entrance exam according to the syllabus, you will be able to pass it without difficulty. Some important preparations tips for CUCET 2022 are as follows:
Chandigarh University offers various UG, PG and Doctorate level courses across various streams. Mentioned below are the details for the same:
Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
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BE | Civil Engineering | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology with at least 50% mark |
Computer Science and Engineering | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology with at least 50% mark | |
Mechanical Engineering | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Biology with at least 50% mark | |
B.Sc | Computer Science | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized board |
Actuarial Sciences | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized board | |
Film Studies | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized board | |
Animation, VFX and Gaming | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized board | |
BA | Literature and Cultures | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any stream |
History | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any stream | |
Political science | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any stream | |
B.Arch | Architecture | 10+2 examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics & also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination OR 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and subject to an aptitude test in Architecture (NATA qualified or JEE PAPER-02 with minimum 40% of 390 marks. |
BBA | General | 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board |
Banking and Finance | 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board | |
Tourism and Event Management | 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board | |
MBA | HR | Any Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate |
Finance | Any Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate | |
Marketing | Any Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate | |
ME | Computer Science Engineering | BE/ B.Tech or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 55% |
Civil Engineering | BE/ B.Tech or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 55% | |
Mechanical Engineering | BE/ B.Tech or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 55% | |
M.Sc | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject |
Physics | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject | |
Biotechnology | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab. Technology / Nursing | |
Ph.D | Biotechnology | Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Pharmacy with 55% marks in aggregate |
Civil Engineering | M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate | |
Computer Applications | Master’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science with 55% marks | |
M.Sc | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject |
Physics | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject | |
Biotechnology | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab. Technology / Nursing | |
Ph.D | Biotechnology | Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Pharmacy with 55% marks in aggregate |
Civil Engineering | M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate | |
Computer Applications | Master’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science with 55% marks | |
M.Sc | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject |
Physics | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject | |
Biotechnology | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab. Technology / Nursing | |
Ph.D | Biotechnology | Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Pharmacy with 55% marks in aggregate |
Civil Engineering | M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate | |
Computer Applications | Master’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science with 55% marks | |
M.Sc | Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject |
Physics | Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject | |
Biotechnology | Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab. Technology / Nursing | |
Ph.D | Biotechnology | Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Pharmacy with 55% marks in aggregate |
Civil Engineering | M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate | |
Computer Applications | Master’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science with 55% marks |
Chandigarh University also has its own Distance Education Programme which offers several affordable and best in class distance education courses to students who, for various reasons, may find it difficult to attend regular college and require some flexibility. The courses offered under this program are as follows:
Degree | Course | Eligibility |
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Undergraduate | B.B.A | A person with 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council is eligible for admission |
B.C.A | A person with 10+2 from a recognized board is eligible for admission. | |
B.Sc Travel and Tourism | A person with +2 (any stream) from a recognized board is eligible for admission. | |
B.Com | A person with 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council is eligible for admission. | |
B.A | A person with 12th pass certificate from a recognized university is eligible for admission. | |
Postgraduate | MBA | A person with recognized Graduation in any stream is eligible for admission |
MCA | Recognized Bachelor’s degree with atleast 50% marks (45% marks in case SC/ST category) in Mathematics / Statistics / Business Mathematics / Business Statistics / Quantitative Techniques as compulsory / optional / additional paper as one of the subjects either at 10 + 2 or at graduation level. | |
M.Com | A person with Graduation in any stream is eligible for admission. | |
M.A (English) | A person with a Bachelors degree from a recognized university is eligible for admission | |
M.A (Psychology) | Normal: - A person with graduation from a recognized University is eligible for admission with Psychology as a subject in Graduation. |
In order to apply for admission at Chandigarh University, candidates must follow a few simple steps. Firstly, the candidate should log in to the official website of Chandigarh University by generating a user ID and password. Upon logging in, the candidate must fill in the necessary details after choosing their CUCET Phase. Once the details are filled in, the candidate must select their discipline of interest and program. After this, the student’s profile will be created. With the registration complete, the student should receive a confirmation message of registration through email/SMS. Students can then download the prospectus and proceed to pay the course fee online.
Tabulated below is the selection criteria of the courses at the university:
Program | Selection Criteria |
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BE | Chandigarh University CUCET score OR a valid score in JEE Mains |
B.Sc | 10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized board |
BA | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any stream |
BBA | 10+2 or its equivalent examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board |
MBA | Any Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate |
ME | Score in CU Common Entrance Test followed by Group Discussion and Presentation or Interview OR GATE qualified candidates can also apply |
M.Sc | Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field |
Ph.D | A valid score in CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test/ GPAT/ UGC/ CSIR-NET + interview. Candidates who are in a regular job for the last five years, minimum 50% marks OR 5.0 CGPA on 10 point scale at PG level is required |
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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MBA | ₹2.17 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + CUCET |
BBA | ₹1.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + CUCET |
BE | ₹1.77 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + CUCET |
B.Sc | ₹1.17 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + CUCET |
BCA | ₹1.12 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + CUCET |
M.C.A | ₹1.31 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + CUCET |
M.Sc | ₹1.17 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation + CUCET |
Chandigarh University offers several scholarship schemes based on entrance tests, academic performance, sports, and defense quotas under multiple programs. Some of the Chandigarh University scholarships are mentioned below:
1. CUCET Scholarship
Candidates giving Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) can also avail scholarships on the basis of their scores. Details regarding the same are as follows:
CUCET % | Phase-I Scholarship Offered (December 2021 to May 2022) | Phase-II Scholarship Offered (June 2022 to End of admission) |
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90.1 – 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% |
2. Engineering Scholarship based on JEE Main score
CU Engineering scholarship is based on JEE Mains – All India Rank, scholarships are provided to meritorious students. 5% of the total students will be provided with this scheme of scholarship.
All India Rank (AIR) | Amount of Scholarship fee provided |
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Rank<25000 | 100% of the Semester fee |
25001- 50000 | 75% of the Semester fee |
50001-75000 | 50% of the Semester fee |
75001-100000 | 20% of the Semester fee |
100001-125000 | 10% of the Semester fee |
3. Architecture Scholarship based on NATA/ JEE Main scores
Scholarship to B.Arch students is based on their NATA/ JEE Main scores. Students can get up to a 40% of a tuition fee waiver on semester fees under this scholarship.
NATA Score | JEE Main Percentile | Semester Fee Waiver (in %) |
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>150 | >=90 | 40 |
120.1 – 150 | 85-90 | 30 |
100 – 120 | 80-85 | 20 |
90 – 99.99 | N/A | 10 |
4. Scholarship scheme for the wards of Defence Personnel
Chandigarh University offers the Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS) for the wards/ spouses of the Defence Personnel. About 5 percent of seats in all the courses are reserved for the wards and spouses of Defence Martyrs and their dependent members.
5. Miscellaneous Need-Based Scholarships & Alumni Scholarship: Chandigarh University Scholarships also offers merit cum need-based scholarships to the students directed by the government rules or social factors for. Ex. Covid Etc. Alumni of Chandigarh University & Chandigarh Group of Colleges can get a 10% concession in fees for the admission to different courses or admission of their wards.
Note: Chandigarh University also provides financial help from a government-run education loan portal known as Vidya Lakshmi. Students can avail of information on loans offered by 34 banks through this portal.
Chandigarh University International Program is a vast portfolio of degrees, internships & certifications which can be pursued at international universities during the semester breaks or for the entire semester. As per the latest update, Chandigarh University has inked an MoU with the Saint Petersburg State University of Russia. The MoU has been signed to foster knowledge exchange and scientific research activities among students. As per the Chandigarh University website, there are 4 types of International programs.
International Summer Programs – The international summer program is a paid program that can be opted during the summer breaks and can last anywhere from two weeks to two months. The summer programs are available for 11 streams & students can opt for these courses for international exposure. The average cost to pursue these programs can be between 2 Lakhs to 3 Lakhs per month depending upon the course fees and living expenses. The table below shows the current running international summer programs.
Semester Exchange Programs – Semester exchange programs are a type of student exchange program running at universities across the country. The duration of these programs varies from 2-6 months and can cost between 2-3 lakhs per month.
Volunteer Internships – The volunteer internships are unpaid internships undertaken by students for international exposure and work experience. The type of work assigned during the internship can be program coordination, Social Media, alumni Network, Follow-ups, documentation, research, editing, and writing.
Study Abroad Programs – The study abroad programs provide students an opportunity to get a full-time degree from the international universities partnered with Chandigarh University. As per the report, Chandigarh University has partnered with 39 global universities.
The above-mentioned programs are available to all the students. Some of the International Tie-Ups of Chandigarh University are as follows:
Chandigarh University Placement 2021-22 report is out. A total of 900 companies hired 9500 students during the on-campus placement drive. Chandigarh University managed to get 140+ offers under 10-15 lakhs amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. The majority of this number corresponds to B.Tech placements. It is advised to check individual course pages for the respective placement data. The table below provides the highest and median package of top courses.
Recognized by Limca Book of Records for the highest and best in class placement records, the dedicated Central Placement cell of Chandigarh University ensures 100% placement assistance to the students by providing them the required industrial exposure and training. Fortune 500 Companies and Top 100 Companies visited Chandigarh University to recruit students. In the academic year 2018-19, a total number of 6314 students were placed in leading national and international companies. 627 companies visited the campus for placements during the session, recruiting a record-breaking number of students.
The highest offered CTC during the recent placement drive has registered a growth of 30% scaling a new high of INR 35 LPA and the median salary package was INR 5.96 LPA. There were a total of 6617 job offers in total, 691+ MNCs visited CU campus and 150 students received multiple placement offers. Mentioned below is a chart depicting the hike in the number of Chandigarh University students placed every year since 2008:
Tabulated below are the placement figures from across the various domains:
Subject | Total Companies | Selected Students | Highest Package (INR) |
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Computer Science and IT | 122 | 2030 | 35 LPA |
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace and Automobile Engineering | 115 | 530 | 9 LPA |
Civil Engineering, Petroleum and Chemical | 35 | 178 | 15 LPA |
Electrical and Electronics & Communication | 37 | 628 | 10 LPA |
Management | 200+ | 475 | 14 LPA |
Hotel Management | 106+ | 294 | 18 LPA |
BBA | 200 | 175 (received multiple offers) | 14 LPA |
Microsoft recruited students from Chandigarh University for the third year in a row. Walt Disney also recruited 41 students, making it their highest record in India. More than 60 MNC’s have recruited Engineering students from Chandigarh University. About 40+ MNC’s that visit the IIT’s and the NIT’s for placements also visit Chandigarh University every year. Apart from that, some of the leading multinationals which regularly recruit CU students to include Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, SAP Labs, Hitachi, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Grail Research, TAFE, John Deere, Schindler, Deepak Nitrate, Mindtree, The Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Vistara and Jet Airways.
Chandigarh University Alumni base is huge and former CU students are now excelling in the field of Engineering, Sports, Entertainment, Academics and Management. Few of the notable alumni of Chandigarh University are given below
As per 2020, Chandigarh University has a total alumni count of 38,879, many of which are successful professionals. Tabulated below are the statistics depicting how many alumni from Chandigarh University are placed across different sectors in the industry:
Sector | Working Alumni |
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Engineering | 1,817 |
Education | 1,618 |
Business Development | 1,109 |
Operations | 821 |
Sales | 713 |
Information Technology | 702 |
Human Resources | 563 |
Marketing | 449 |
Arts and Design | 437 |
Media and Communication | 314 |
Support | 276 |
Research | 262 |
Finance | 174 |
Consulting | 160 |
Quality Assurance | 159 |
As per the details submitted to NIRF, Chandigarh University has a total of 1852 faculty members in 2022. Majority of inhouse faculty are PhD and NET qualified. Apart from this, Chandigarh University is visited by 100+ national and 80+ international faculty members. Some names of the Chandigarh university renowned faculties are given below
Being one of the fastest-growing universities in India, Chandigarh University strives for excellence in all domains to provide its students with quality education and world-class facilities all around campus. The university provides the students with the best in class campus life in terms of academics, accommodation, and lifestyle:
Academics: The university has a total of 14 academic blocks across an area of over 100 acres surrounded by greenery and a pollution-free landmass. The academic blocks consist of labs and classrooms that are featured with hi-tech equipment and resources.
Library: Chandigarh University has a Knowledge and Resource Centre that houses a Central Library as well as 14 other libraries across other academic blocks. There are over 120,000 books, 860,000 e-books, and more than 26,000 journals.
Sports: Chandigarh University promotes all sports activities and participation in competitive sports events. The university has achieved several accolades in sporting events in Rowing, Boxing, Powerlifting, Taekwondo, Rollball, and more at national and international levels.
Food and Dining: All across the campus there are several food courts and places for students to hang out. The cafes serve a variety of delicacies and cater to students, faculty, and staff. Mess facility is also available in hostels.
Hostel: Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. The hostels provide many amenities to residents such as the Internet, TV, music room, common room, indoor games, and reading room. Both hostels have fully equipped gyms, separate courts for basketball, volleyball, and attached mess for dining. There is a dedicated and responsive staff that looks after the hostels for boys and girls.
Health Care: Chandigarh University has a highly qualified medical team that attends to all medical needs of the students, faculty, and staff on campus. The medical team is well equipped and provides an ambulance for emergencies. There is also a pharmacy on campus that offers medicines and other healthcare necessities.
Chandigarh University Rankings 2022 is released by NIRF, India Today, Outlook, The Week & Times of India. As per NIRF 2022 Rankings, the university has ranked 48 (Overall), 45 for B.Tech , 37 (Pharmacy) and 40 for MBA programs. In comparison to 2021, Chandigarh has improved in NIRF Rankings for B.Tech & MBA by 23 & 6 points respectively. 10-15% rise in the median pay for students and emphasis on research was the major growth factors. This year Chandigarh University also got featured in the Asia List of Top Universities by QS I GAUGE – with #271-280 score. It should be noted that this ranking is not comparative and only rates colleges on set parameters. The chart below lists the top rankings of CU
Chandigarh University has become the Youngest Asian University to break into QS Asia Universities rankings and has been ranked #271-280 overall amongst all Universities in the continent under the latest QS Asia Region University Rankings 2022.
Countrywise, CU has been ranked among the Top 7 Private Universities in India. Reflecting upon the crucial aspects of higher education in the region, the varsity has been ranked #86 on Employer Reputation; #214 on Academic Reputation; #223 on International Students; #230 on International Faculty and #233 on Inbound & Outbound Student Exchange.
Chandigarh University has become the Youngest Asian University to break into QS Asia Universities rankings and has been ranked #271-280 overall amongst all Universities in the continent under the latest QS Asia Region University Rankings 2022.
Countrywise, CU has been ranked among the Top 7 Private Universities in India. Reflecting upon the crucial aspects of higher education in the region, the varsity has been ranked #86 on Employer Reputation; #214 on Academic Reputation; #223 on International Students; #230 on International Faculty and #233 on Inbound & Outbound Student Exchange.
Chandigarh University has become the Youngest Asian University to break into QS Asia Universities rankings and has been ranked #271-280 overall amongst all Universities in the continent under the latest QS Asia Region University Rankings 2022.
Countrywise, CU has been ranked among the Top 7 Private Universities in India. Reflecting upon the crucial aspects of higher education in the region, the varsity has been ranked #86 on Employer Reputation; #214 on Academic Reputation; #223 on International Students; #230 on International Faculty and #233 on Inbound & Outbound Student Exchange.
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