Chandigarh University (CU)

The answer is very simple, it has always been worth it. As far as I know, the university offers unique programs that match new industry needs and future careers. The larger campus gives space for learning, activities, and a lively student life. For those who love sports, the stronger sports facilities make it easy to grow not just in studies but also in fitness and games.
The hostels are also built with care, giving a home-like comfort to students who stay away from their families. When it comes to careers, students have seen high salary packages from top companies during placements. At the same time, the university keeps its fees affordable, so that more students can get quality education without too much burden.

Whenever students think about engineering, they always ask about placements. Computer Science placements have been quite impressive in Chandigarh University. The recent drive included participation by over 240 multinational companies coming to the campus. Names like Microsoft, IBM, HP, SAP Labs, and Wipro, as well as Capgemini and Flipkart, were present. Out of these, more than 2000 students got placed from the CSE and IT branches. The highest package was 1.7 CR abroad while in India; that figure was 54.75 LPA. There was also a 60% rise in total offers compared to the year before. The growth in numbers shows that placements in computer Science are improving each year. For students who want IT and software jobs, CU placements offer wide exposure to big companies.

Yes, you can definitely go for NCC with CSE at Chandigarh University. There are several benefits of holding an NCC certificate, especially a 'C' certificate, gives a distinct edge to the applicants seeking an entry into Indian Armed Forces as most of the time they are directly sent to SSB without written exams. Secondly, you will acquire all those important skills like self-confidence, discipline, leadership, physical fitness and handling pressure, which go a long way in any kind of career. Moreover, you will have learned some practical skills like arms training, which may support your technical CSE skills, but keep in mind that NCC activities need a lot of time management. One needs to ensure that studies are not suffering. 

Computer Science is always the most popular course. At Chandigarh University, the intake is very large. The exact count is not fixed, but every year thousands of students join. For CSE, it is said the total strength can cross 4,000–5,000 easily. So, the department is among the biggest ones. When it comes to placements, the drive is quite structured. Companies from IT, product, and consultancy visit.  The university ensures 100% placements. Big companies like Microsoft, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, Infoys, Mindtree, IBM and Google, etc. visit the campus for hiring. The placement packages are high, which is great for anyone looking to start a good career. 

Absolutely, Chandigarh University has ranked as the best private university for research in North India, according to NIRF 2025. In its very first entry into the Research category, CU secured the 34th position in India, giving strong competition to other universities. Within North India, it is ranked No.1 among private research Universities,  and it also stands 1st in Punjab. This shows how CU has been rapidly building it's research ecosystem, from filing patents to working on industry collaborations and government projects. The infrastructure and facilities provided to the students are commendable. The university provided 15 crores of annual budget just for the research.