Chandigarh University (CU) BA Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Admission Dates, Seats

Chandigarh University offers BA and BA (Hons.) programmes across multiple specialisations. All BA and BA (Hons.) in Psychology courses are of three years, while BA (Hons.) in Liberal Arts is of four years. The integrated BA+ B.Ed and BA LLB (Hons.) programmes span four and five years, respectively.

Chandigarh University provides separate hostel facility to female students. The hostel fee for boys and girls are same. However, the charges may differ as per the number of students sharing one room. Find below the fee breakup around the hostel fee for girl candidates at Chandigarh University:

Accomodation Type	Non-AC Rooms (Per Annum)	AC Rooms (Per Annum)
4 Seater (for Boys & Girls)	INR 1.2 lakh	NA
3 Seater (for International Girls only)	NA	INR 1.51 lakh

To get admission in UG & PG courses at Chandigarh University, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility for the respective courses. The eligibility criteria may differ for all UG & PG courses at Chandigarh University. Find below the course-wise required percentage at Chandigarh University:

Popular Courses	Eligibility
BE	Pass Class 12 with minimum 50%-60% aggregate
MBA	UG degree with at least 50%-55% aggregate (Mathematics/ Statistics/ Quantitative Techniques are required for Data Science & AI) Graduates of recognized professional programmes like CA/ ICWA etc
BCA	Class 12 with a minimum of 50%-55% aggregate from a recognised board
BBA	Class 12 with at least 50%-55% aggregate
MCA	UG degree with at minimum of 50%-55% aggregate in B.C.A./ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT) / B.E. (CSE)/ B.Tech.(CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A./ B.Voc./ etc.,) with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming or statistics at Class 12 level
BArch	Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate and Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational Subject or Computer science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies
BSc	Class 12 in Science Stream with relevant subjects with at least50% aggregate
BCom (Hons)	Pass Class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate
BPharma	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects.
LLM	LLB with at least 50% aggregate
MTech	UG degree in relevant field of Engineering with at least 55% aggregate
MSc	BSc degree with at least 50% aggregate

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.

More than 1300 recruiters visited the Chandigarh University for the placement session 2024-2025  Some of the the top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Arcesium, Adobe, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Qualcomm, Philips, Goldman Sachs, Toshiba, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors and offered new-age job profiles.

Yes, CU MBA admissions are open for 2026. Admissions to MBA are done through CUCET. Candidates can apply for CUET in two phases after checking the complete CUCET registration details. Students can apply for the CUCET 2026 by filling out the application form.

Yes, Chandigarh University can be considered a good option to go abroad since it has tie-ups with more than colleges in 65 countries. The university provides the opportunity which allows a student to complete an initial part of degree (1 or 2 years) at Chandigarh University and transfer to Foreign Country to complete their degree from a foreign University. The benefits of te course and this opportunity is as follows:

• Foreign tuition fee is decreased to up to 50% as the initial part of course is done at CU. Also, the possibilities of scholarships is very high.
• Some universities have relaxed the entry criteria (IELTS/ GRE/ GMAT waived off) for candidates who opt for ICTS
• Part-time job is allowed for students for up to 20 hours per week providing financial stability to the students
• Working visa rights abroad after graduation of 1-3 years
• High visa success rate 

Some of the UG and PG courses for which the same assistance is offered at CU include:

• UG courses: BBA/ BCOM.BCA, CSE, Civil engineering, HHM, Mechanical Engr., Electrical Engr.,   Journalism, Film and TV Studies, Agriculture, Biotechnology
• PG courses: MBA, MCOM, MCA, Masters in engineering, Master of Professional Studies in Information Technology (MPS)

The highest international and domestic packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2025 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 59.9 LPA, respectively. Both packages were secured by the BTech students. The students of the MBA and Hotel Management batch 2025 secured the highest salary of INR 28 LPA and INR 18 LPA, respectively.

Chandigarh University admissions 2023 to various UG and PG courses is based on CUCET scores. CUCET stands for Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test. CUCET is a National level online entrance test conducted by Chandigarh University. Candidates who wish to apply to courses BE (Bachelor of Engineering), BPharma, DPharm, MPharma (Pharmaceutics), MPharma (Pharmacology), MPharma (Industrial Pharmacy), MPharma (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), MBA, Integrated Law programs (BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB) and Integrated Law (LLM) must compulsorily appear for the entrance exam. Hence, Chandigarh University accepts CUCET scores and not CUET scores, which is completely different from CUCET. 

As per unofficial sources, Chandigarh University alumni are working in leading national and multinational companies such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, TCS, and brightening up the name of Amity University globally. They are majorly involved in the Engineering sector. The sector-wise distribution of Chandigarh University alumni is presented in the below pie-chart:

Chandigarh University offers a Bachelor of Arts (Hons. ). Liberal Arts course which includes the foundation study of History, Political Science, and Literature & Cultures. B.A. Alone is not offered in History. The various specialisations in which B.A. Is offered are Film & Television Studies - ITP (Study in the USA), Economics, Journalism and Mass Communication, and others.

Re-admission in Chandigarh University involves re registering through university's online portal CUIMS or CUCET website or contacting department office directly if the break was due to a detained year or a gap.

Chandigarh University law degrees can be worth it if you are focused on corporate law, legal tech or need a budget-friendly alternative to elite NLUs. Traditional litigation & top tier law firm placements heavily favor older, more prestigious institutions.

Chandigarh University provides many courses related to app development. It offers undergraduate & postgraduate degrees like BTech in Mobile Computing & BCA/MCA programmes that heavily feature mobile application development.

Starting first year at Chandigarh University is an exciting transition. Students should focus on maintaining high attendance, actively engaging with faculty mentors & balancing academics with campus life.

Chandigarh University attracts over 80% of its students from outside Punjab making it an incredibly diverse & culturally vibrant environment.

Below are the Pros and Cons of for a UG student from out of state:

Pros

• Massive Diversity: With students from all 28 states and dozens of countries, you will experience a highly cosmopolitan environment that builds excellent pan-India networking.

• Strong Corporate Placements: CU is well-known for its corporate tie-ups. The university has the resources to bring a large number of mass recruiters and top-tier companies like Amazon and Microsoft to campus every year.

• Modern Campus & Infrastructure: The campus has excellent residential and academic facilities.

• Active Student Life: If you enjoy events, concerts, and extracurricular activities, CU has a culture designed to keep students entertained. 

Cons

• Strict Discipline and Academics: CU has a demanding attendance policy and a heavy focus on structured curriculum. 

• High Crowd Density: The student population is very large which means campus & hostels are crowded.

The key highlights of Chandigarh University Pharmacy placements in recent past are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 4.38 LPA
Companies visited	27+
Students selected	159

As per the latest report, over 40 MNCs visited the CU campus and offered package of INR 20 LPA and above during CU placements 2025. The total number of companies that offered package above INR 20 LPA over the last few years during Chandigarh University placements are presented below:

Placement Year	Companies offered above INR 20 LPA
2021	30
2022	30+
2023	31
2024	50+
2025	40+

BSc courses are offered in travel and hospitality at Chandigarh University are BSc (Hons) Airlines & Airport Management, BSc (Hons) Travel & Tourism Management and BSc (Hons) Hotel & Hospitality Management. To be eligible for these courses, candidates need minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12 exam or equivalent exam in any stream.