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Panjab University: Fees, Admissions 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Q:   Is Panjab University hard to get?
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 For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

Q:   What can students do after JEE Main session 2 result?
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After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

Q:   Is LL.M. at Department of Law, Panjab University better than Christ University?
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SLCU, Bangalore is a part of Christ Univerisity, is approved by Bar Council of India conducts a five year BBA LLB programmes. Punjab University is a public collegiate university located in Chandigarh. Universities two departments for teaching law.Both departments have seperate academic blocks. As per the rating of the colleges and rank in all india colleges it is best to join in christ University. There is more interaction with faculty. Highly satisfied because of the calm infrastructure, a great faculty and good placements . Placements: Students get good placements in high level companies like de shaw. The highest package offered as per 2022 is 25 Lacs per annum.

Q:   What are the various components of Panjab University BPharm fees?
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Panjab University BPharm fees include various components such as tuition fees and hostel fees. Candidates who get admission to the BPharm programme must pay the tuition fees. BPharma tuition fee range between INR 70,420 and INR 76,020. Apart from the tuition fees, candidates are required to pay the hostel fees of INR 22,720.  

Note: This information is sourced from the university website / sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

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  • 10+2 with 35% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: PU-CET (UG), CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC, PSEB 12th
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14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26
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Q:   What is the duration of the BBA programme at Panjab University?
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Q:   Is it worth pursuing MBA at Panjab University?
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The highest and average package offered during Panjab University UBS Chandigarh MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 58.48 LPA and INR 13.7 LPA, respectively. Out of 115 students who participated in the placements process, 105 students have received offers till now during Panjab University UBS Chandigarh placements 2023. In addition to this, the university has a five-story impressive library, various spots and playground facilities along with up-to-date labs making it a decent choice among students. For more details on Panjab University's MBA, check out detailed students' reviews or PUCHD MBA.

Q:   Is BA available at the PU campus?
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Yes, Panjab University offers a three-year undergraduate BA or Bachelor of Arts course in both regular and distance modes via its constituent/ affiliated colleges. The course is offered in both part-time modes, under distance learning and on a full-time basis. The screening process considers marks secured in the last qualifying exam and no entrance is conducted by PU for admission to this course. This information, however, is sourced from multiple sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative. Check more details on BA, such as its specialisations, admission criteria, seats and fee here.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BSc in Panjab University?
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Candidates seeking admission to BSc at Panjab University are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination with at least 40% aggregate in the qualifying exam and passing marks in English.

Student must have out of the three elective subjects offered by him/ her (excepting Anthropology) passed at least two Science subjects. Provided that a student shall be eligible to opt the subject of:

  • CS, if he/ she has passed Class 12 with Physics, Commerce/ Economics/ Mathematics and Computer-related subjects such as CS/ IT etc. as one of the elective or optional subjects.
  • Biochemistry, if he/ she has passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology
  • A student may opt for CS in BSc (Non-Medical) as one of the elective subjects with the combination of Mathematics, Physics, CS.
Q:   What is the scope of BPharma from Panjab University?
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BPharm Graduates from Panjab University can find employment in public and private hospitals, clinics, etc. Candidates can even open their own consulting firm or medical business. It is one of the few degrees that allows candidates to pursue a variety of post-graduate opportunities. A BPharma degree can lead to a PG Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA, an MPharma and, other degrees.

Q:   Which branch is the best in LL.M. from Department of Law, Panjab University?
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The Department of Law, Panjab University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. Some of the best courses offered by the Department of Law, Panjab University are mentioned below:

1- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)

2- Master of Law (LL.M.)

Some LLM specializations include: 
 
Criminal Law, Civil Law, Intellectual Property Law, Real Estate Law, Business Law, Competition Law, Labour Law, International Law, Taxation Law, Constitutional Law
 
I would recommend Criminal and Real Estate Law in LL.M.
Q:   What is Punjab University famous for?
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One of the the oldest Universities in India, the Panjab University (PU) initiated at Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in Science & technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. The Punjab University supports excellence and innovation in academic programmes, promotes excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. Panjab University is committed to attract and support the best students and faculty, who excel at teaching and research. In independent India, Panjab University with its Campus at Chandigarh and nearly 202 affiliated colleges in Punjab state and Chandigarh, has served various societal needs with distinction.

Q:   Is it worth studying BTech from Punjab University?
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According to media reports, the highest and average package offered during Panjab University UIET (BTech and MTech) placements 2023 stood at INR 45 LPA and INR 8.89 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 383 offers were made during PU UIET placements 2023. The top recruiters during Panjab University placements 2023 included leading companies such as Amazon, Dabur and American Express. The university was also ranked in the top 25 under the University category by NIRF 2023. Other than this, it has a five-story impressive library, various spots and playground facilities along with up-to-date labs making it a decent choice among students. For more reviews on Panjab University's BTech programme, check out the verified students' reviews on Shiksha here

Q:   Which colleges are affiliated with Punjab University?
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The affiliated colleges are: 

Government Colleges: These are government financed colleges.
Private Colleges: These are colleges which are financed by the individuals or organisations. 
Considered to be Universities: These are the colleges that are recognized as a university by the government of India.

The college affiliation is provided by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Q:   What is the fee for BA LLB at Panjab University?
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The total tuition fee for BA LLB ranges betwen INR 3.23 Lacs and INR 5.27 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from an unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee for the university-level entrance exam. The fee range indicates the fee for different PU-affiliated colleges that offer BA LLB programme to the students. For more details on the exact fee and fee beak-up, students are advised to visit the official website or the admission office of Panjab University.

Q:   How many companies visit the campus during Panjab University placements?
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More than 100 companies visited the Panjab University campus for UIET placements and 53 for the MBA placements. The same is presented below:

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PU UIET Placement Statistics (2025)

PU UBS Placement Statistics (2025)

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100+

53

Q:   What is Panjab University MBA cutoff?
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Panjab University cutoff for MBA and MBA in Human Resource Management is based on CAT scores. As per the previous years, Panjab University cutoff 2022 for the MBA course is 85 percentile in CAT. Candidates seeking Panjab University admission to the MBA course must have appeared and scored as per the cutoff set by the university.

Tabulated below are the last three years' CAT overall as well as the sectional cutoffs for Panjab University admissions for MBA course offered through the various categories.

Section202020212022
Overall858585
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
Q:   What is the Panjab University BCom seat reservation policy?
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Panjab University follows the seat reservation policy for the BCom programme as per the Government norms as mentioned below:

Category% of Seats Reserved
General Category53.5%
SC15%
ST7.5%
Backward Classes/ Persons or class of Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Sports Category/ Defence category candidates5% for each category
Sons/ Grandsons/ Daughters/ Granddaughters/ Husband / Wife / Brothers / Sisters of persons killed/ incapacitated in Nov 1984 riots and of persons killed/ incapacitated in Terrorist Violence in Punjab and Chandigarh2%
Children/ Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters who have been sanctioned pension by the Central/ State Government or awarded Tamra Patra by the Government of India or who have been certified to be freedom fighters by the Centre/ State Governments.2%

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   What are students opinions on Panjab University for BCom?
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The BCom programme offered at Panjab University has received decent reviews from the alumni and students. According to the verified Shiksha Reviews, the students have left the following Panjab University BCom reviews:

  • Infrastructure of the college is very good. The library is fully air conditioned. The infrastructure is very nice and well maintained 
  • All the teachers are well qualified. The teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable
  • The college does not have much crowd. Majority of the students are found in the class and the library
  • Good campus, canteen not that good, many extracurricular activities, scholarships for weaker sections, many feats and events take place
Q:   What was the average package offered during Panjab University MBA placements?
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The overall average package offered during Panjab University MBA placements 2023 is not released. However, the average package offered during PU UBS Chandigarh placements 2023 stood at INR 13.7 LPA. Earlier, the average package offered during PU UBS Chandigarh placements 2022 and 2021 stood at INR 10.13 LPA and INR 8.10 LPA, respectively.

Q:   Can a person get admission to BCom at Panjab University if he scores 70% in Class 12?
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Q:   Which colleges come under Panjab university for MBA?
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Panjab University offers two-year MBA programmes across four specialisations via the University Business School and across seven specialisations via the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences. Other than these,  Dr. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA to the students. Admission to all MBA courses is entrance-based at all these institutes. While for Integrated MBA, students need a valid score in JEE Main exam, admission to UBS and UIAMS is subject to a valid score in CAT and PU MET exams, respectively.

Q:   I have scored less than 50% in 12th boards. Can I get admission for B.Sc in Panjab University?
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 Panjab University BSc admission is entrance-based. The applicants only have to pass Class 12 with relevant subjects to be eligibile for admission. The final selection is based on the entrance exam score. Hence, candidates scoring less than 50% in Class 12 are eligible to apply for the course. But, they will have to clear the qualifying exam cut-off. In case someone fails to secure a seat at Panjab University for BSc, they can still pursue BSc at other colleges/universities offering the course. They can also check out the colleges offering online BSc courses.

Q:   Which university is better for BSc, Punjab University or GGSIPU?
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The college comparison between Punjab University and GGSIPU is based on the tuition fees charged and seat intake for the BSc programme at the Universities. Given below is the comparison table for both the Universities offering the BSc programme:

University NameTuition FeesSeat Intake
Panjab UniversityINR 15,000 - INR 2.9 lakh11,363
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha UniversityINR 2.8 Lacs - INR 5.2 lakh200

 

Q:   What is the cutoff of Panjab University?
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Panjab University NEET Cutoff 2024 was released for the last round, on the basis of students' performance in the NEET UG exam. As per the cutoff list, the last-round closing rank for the General All India category candidates was closed at 778 for MBBS. For the OBC AI category candidates, the last-round closing rank was 1754

Candidates can find all the cutoff related information for Panjab University here

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Updated on Apr 13, 2026

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