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

 

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 contents
  • 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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many students were placed during the recent Chandigarh University placements?
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As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed over 10000 students of the batch 2025. In 2024, the a total 9124 students were placed. Going back to 2023 placements, 7,500 students of the Chandigarh University (CU) were placed in reputed companies.

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 2024-2025 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2024-2025)

Highest international package

INR 1.7 crore per annum

Highest domestic package

INR 54.75 LPA

Q:   Does Chandigarh University offer 100% placements?
A: 

During the Chandigarh University placements 2024-2025, the participating recruiters placed 10,000 students of the batch 2025 of various courses like BTech,  MBA and MCA, etc. The key highlights of Chandigarh University (CU) placements for the Class of 2025  are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total students placed

10,000

Companies visited

1,300

Highest international package

INR 1.7 crore per annum

Highest domestic package

INR 54.75 LPA

Average monthly stipend

INR 20,000 to INR 1 Lakh

Companies offering Above INR 20 LPA

30+

Companies offering INR 15 LPA

50+

Companies offering INR 10 to 15 LPA

100+

Companies offering INR 7 to 10 LPA

300+

Companies offering INR 5 to 6 LPA

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.

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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.

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Commonly asked questions
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 2024-2025, over 1300 global recruiters participated in the placement process and placed 10000 students of batch 2025. The highest domestic and international packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2025 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 54.75 LPA, respectively. 

Q:   What is the average placements package offered at Chandigarh University?
A: 

The average package offered to the batch 2025 is yet to be published on the official website. In 2024, the average package offered during Chandigarh University placements was INR 9.54 LPA. In 2023, it was INR 8 LPA.

Q:   What is the placement scenario for MBA at 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 2025 during Chandigarh University MBA placements stood at INR 28 LPA. 1427 students secured job offers across various sectors like Banking, E-Commerce, IT, Healthcare, Retail, Business Analytics and FMCG, etc. 

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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Answered a week ago

Hi,

  • Batch size (Pharma UG+PG combined): 250–300 students

  • Placed: 159 students
     So:

  • The majority get opportunities, but not all

  • Some students:

    • Go for higher studies

    • Or search for off-campus jobs

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Answered a week ago

Hi,

Placement is almost good.

Placement Rate

Around 74–75% students get placed (B.Pharm)

Some students also go for higher studies (M.Pharm, MBA, etc.)

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered a week ago

Hi,

For B.Pharm at Chandigarh University:

Minimum: 50% (eligibility)

Safe score: 70%+

Very safe: 75–85%+

60–65% → borderline but possible

70%+ → good chance

80%+ → easy admission + scholarship chances

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Hi...

Minimum Academic Cutoff (Main Requirement)

  • You need at least 50–60% marks in 12th (PCB/PCM)

  • Subjects required: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Maths

In practice:

  • 60%+ is commonly expected for safe admission

  • 50% is the basic eligibility, but competition may push it higher

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Chandigarh University provides good internship to the students of BE CSE AI and ML. Through the internships, students get to learn the subject with a practical approach. It also helps studnets to build network with respective industry leaders.

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