Chandigarh University Athletes Make India Proud: Bronze at Asia Rugby Emirate U20 Sevens Championship

Neha Arora
Neha Arora
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2 mins readUpdated on Aug 22, 2025 16:09 IST

 

When both scholastic excellence and athletic brilliance are at stake, Chandigarh University (CU) is one of the top universities in India. CU recently brought the country and university into the limelight when two of its deserving students, namely, Bhumika Shukla (B.Sc., Indian U20 Rugby Team Captain) and Muskan Piploda (B.A., Indian U20 Rugby Team Player), navigated their way towards winning a bronze medal at the Asia Rugby Emirate U20 Sevens Championship, which was hosted in Rajgir.

This glorious milestone reflects CU’s ambition of nurturing young sportspersons into world champions by offering world-standard infrastructure, mentorship, and opportunities.

Table of content
  • Chandigarh University: Centre of Academic and Sporting Excellence
  • Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship: A Platform of Hope for Budding Sportspersons
  • Inspiring a Future Generation of Champions
  • Conclusion

Chandigarh University: Centre of Academic and Sporting Excellence

India is seeing a new dawn of sports education, and universities such as Chandigarh University are at the forefront by providing the ideal amalgamation of academics and sports. CU has established a robust sports culture, which is aided by world-class infrastructure, global-standard coaches, and nutritional and fitness facilities specially designed for athletes.

Be it national players or international Olympic players, or budding talents like Bhumika and Muskan, the students of CU are making their presence felt both nationally and internationally. This not only adds shine to the reputation of sportspersons of Chandigarh University but also encourages thousands of budding enthusiasts dreaming of studying while fulfilling their passion for playing sports.

Q:   What is the average package of MCA at Chandigarh University?
A:

CU has not released any course-specific data regarding Chandiarh University MCA placements for the year 2023. The key highlights of Chandigarh University placements comparison for overall courses in terms of the highest and Average packages along with the numbers of companies visited during the placement drive of the years 2022 and 2023 are given in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

No. of offers

9,500+

6,154

Companies visited

900+

150+

the highest international package

INR 1.7 crore per annum

NA

the highest domestic package

INR 54.75 LPA

INR 50 LPA

Average package

INR 8 LPA

INR 9.54 LPA

Read more: Chandigarh University MCA Placements

Q:   How many students were placed during the recent Chandigarh University placements?
A:

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed 9,124 students of the 2023 batch in new-age job roles. However, in 2022, the participating recruiters placed over 9,500 job students in various sectors. Going back to 2021 placements, the participating recruiters placed 7,500 students of the Chandigarh University (CU). The total number of students placed during Chandigarh University placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total students placed

7,500

9,500

9,124

Q:   Is there 100% placement in Chandigarh University?
A:

Chandigarh University (CU) has a great track record of placements for courses BTech, MBA and MCA, etc. In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 904 global recruiters participated in the placement process and placed 9,124 students of batch 2023-2024 in new-age job roles. The highest domestic and international packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2023-2024 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 54.75 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Chandigarh University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2023-2024)

Total students placed

9,500+

9,124

Companies visited

900+

904

Highest international package

INR 1.7 crore per annum

INR 1.7 crore per annum

Highest domestic package

INR 54.75 LPA

INR 54.75 LPA

Average package

INR 8 LPA

INR 9.54 LPA

Average monthly stipend

NA

INR 38,427 per month

Companies offering INR 20 LPA

31

50+

Companies offering INR 15 LPA

52

60+

Companies offering INR 10 LPA

100

200+

Companies offering INR 5 LPA

304

500+

Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship: A Platform of Hope for Budding Sportspersons

One of the most impactful initiatives by CU is the Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship, often regarded as one of the most comprehensive sports scholarships in India.

With this program, qualified students receive access to:

  • Up to a 100% waiver of academic fees depending on their performance.
  • Professional training and mentorship by national and international coaches.
  • State-of-the-art sports facilities, exercise centres, and physical therapy resources.
  • Opportunities to represent both India and CU at global tournaments.

This scholarship is equipping budding sportspersons who want to pursue sports opportunities and forge bright future careers in both arenas.

Inspiring a Future Generation of Champions

The bronze medal at the Asia Rugby Emirate U20 Sevens Championship is not only a victory on the playing field, but a demonstration of the spirit of Indian sportspersons, of perseverance, of team effort.

By committing to supporting its students through its sport scholarship initiative, CU is building the future leaders of Indian sport. From rugby, cricket, basketball, and athletics, through to sport start-ups, there are countless examples of athletes associated with Chandigarh University who continue to inspire and lift Indian sport into a global position.

Q:   How many recruiters offered package above INR 20 LPA at Chandigarh University placements?
A:

As per the latest report, over 50 MNCs visited the CU campus and offered package of INR 20 LPA and above during CU placements 2024. The total number of companies that offered package above INR 20 LPA over the last three years during Chandigarh University placements are presented below:

Placement Year

Companies offered above INR 20 LPA   

2021

30

2022

30+

2023

31

2024

50+

Q:   What is the highest package offered to BTech students during the recent Chandigarh University placements?
A:

The highest domestic and international package offered during Chandigarh University BTech placements 2023-2024 are presented below:

Particulars

Engineering Statistics (2023-2024)

Highest international package

INR 1.7 crore per annum

Highest domestic package

INR 54.75 LPA

Q:   How are the placements for MBA in Chandigarh University?
A:

MBA is one of the most popular courses of Chandigarh University (CU). When it comes to placements, the University offers decent placements annually. As per the latest report, the highest package offered to the MBA batch 2023-2024 during Chandigarh University MBA placements stood at INR 28 LPA. The complete Chandigarh University MBA placement details are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, the Chandigarh University MBA average package will be updated here along with other placement details. Meanwhile, check out the highest package offered during Chandigarh University MBA placements 2023-2024 in the table below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023-2024)

Highest package

INR 28 LPA

Conclusion

The recent success of Bhumika Shukla and Muskan Piploda reflects how the Sports Scholarship of Chandigarh University is transforming lives by making aspirational youth think big. With proper amalgamation of academics and sports training, CU makes sure no sportsman is forced into a dilemma of education versus passion.

A salute to our champions and to Chandigarh University for penning Indian sports' future!

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