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Admission to the Journalism and Mass Media programs at Chandigarh University is straightforward and merit-based. Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria, typically requiring completion of 10+2 or equivalent with relevant subjects. The university conducts its own admission process, which may include document verification, counseling, and sometimes an aptitude test or personal interview depending on the program. Students can also apply through online application portals by submitting academic records and certificates. Chandigarh University offers scholarships and financial aid for eligible candidates, making the process more accessible. Admission decisions are communicated promptly, and students are guided through course selection, fee payment, and orientation sessions. The structured admission procedure ensures that all students gain a smooth entry into the programme while being informed about curriculum, facilities, and career opportunities

The Journalism and Mass Media department at Chandigarh University maintains extensive industry linkages with top media houses and creative agencies. Partnerships with organizations such as India Today, AAJ Tak, Hindustan Times, PTC News, OTT platforms, and PR firms give students opportunities for internships, live projects, workshops, and industry mentorship. These collaborations expose students to modern media practices, content production, broadcasting, and digital storytelling. The university also facilitates visits to media companies, interactive sessions with professionals, and participation in media conclaves and competitions. Platforms like Radio Punjab 90.0, TV studios, and podcast labs allow students to practice in real-world settings. Such industry integration ensures students gain hands-on experience, professional guidance, and practical knowledge, preparing them for careers in journalism, digital media, PR, content creation, and broadcasting.

Yes, they do. At Chandigarh University, Journalism students don't just sit in class and read about media- they actually get to work on the same software used in real newsrooms and studios. From video editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut to photo editing tools like Photoshop, students get proper training. Even for sound editing and graphic design, they have access to the latest applications. Teachers give them projects where they have to edit videos, design posters, or make news packages using these tools, so students get real practice. This makes a big difference because when you step into the industry, you already know how to use the software and don't feel like a beginner.

Chandigarh University's internship programme for CSE-AI & ML students is designed to bridge academic learning with industry experience. Students get hands-on training in AI and ML tools, including Microsoft Azure, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and Azure DevOps. The programme offers exclusive Microsoft certifications to enhance technical credibility. Interns also work on projects in NLP, Computer Vision, Robotics, Deep Learning, and Generative AI, mentored by top industry professionals.  Workshops, hackathons, and industry collaborations further enrich the experience. Placement-oriented internships ensure exposure to real-world AI applications, preparing students for roles such as AI Research Scientist, AI Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, Data Scientist, and Business Intelligence Analyst. Leading companies like Dell, NEC, Infosys, TCS, HCL, and Tech Mahindra actively recruit graduates.

SBI and Tally are integral to the placement success for MBA students specializing in Banking and Financial Engineering from Chandigarh University. SBI provides practical exposure to banking operations, financial modeling, and risk analysis, allowing students to gain real-world experience and understand the business needs of the workforce. Tally provides practical training on the accounting software used by recruiting companies in India. Certification by SBI and Tally helps enhance a resume and increases employer confidence in a student. Live projects and case studies guided by the team from SBI help bridge classroom learning with industry needs. Together, this combination of situational knowledge in banking and the technical skills developed in accounting represents a job-ready graduate that many employers are looking for, including HDFC, Deloitte, and ICICI.

Chandigarh University offers strong placements for CSE students specializing in Big Data and Analytics. This specialisation is part of the BE CSE–Data Science programme and is AICTE-approved. The programme is industry-sponsored with IBM collaboration, which ensures that students gain practical skills and mentorship from IBM experts. Students work in dedicated labs, including Descriptive Analytics Lab, Predictive Analytics Lab, Big Data Technologies Lab, and Planning Analytics Lab. The curriculum is designed to cover advanced AI and ML topics like deep learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning. Industry-focused projects and internships give students hands-on experience solving real-world problems. Students also get opportunities to network with industry leaders, making them industry-ready for roles like Data Scientist, Big Data Engineer, Data Analyst, and Business Intelligence Analyst. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Intel, and Axtria regularly recruit students from this program

When it comes to Computer Science, placements matter the most. At Chandigarh University BSc Computer Science students have been strong hiring in the past years. In last year the univesity recorded more than 9000 offers with top salary reaching Rs54.75 LPA in India and Rs 1.7 crore abroad. Compaanies like Microsoft, Amazon, Hewlett Packard, TCS and IBM took students for roles in software, testing and data work.

The university placement team arranges industry sessions, corporate talks and training drives to prepare students. Some students join global firms, some go for research, while some work in national IT companies. Placement numbers show good chances for both high end offers and mass hiring, giving students confidence in job security. The opportunities are not limited to one sector but spread across IT services, product companies and consulting.

Microsoft, Amazon, Hewlett Packard, Bank of America, Nokia, Deloitte, IBM, Dell, and SAP Labs were among the leading multinational corporations who chose engineering students for the program. CU students who are brilliant have also raised the bar for obtaining large compensation packages

Of the organizations that made it to the final list of successful ones, 31 gave CU students a salary package of Rs 20 Lacs Per Annum (LPA), 52 offered a package of over Rs 15 LPA, over 100 offered a package of over Rs 10 LPA, and over 304 offered a package of over Rs 5 LPA, 350 fum, including II behemoths like Microsoft, IBM, SAP Labs, and Hewlett Packard, extended the highest number of employment offers to CU's CSE/IT Engineering students-3,548 in all