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Chandigarh University (CU) PhD Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility & Fees
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Table of contentChandigarh University PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
Chandigarh University offers PhD programme in full-time as well as part-time modes. Admission to the programme is based on the performance of a candidate in the CU PhD entrance test, followed by a Personal Interview. Candidates having qualified UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GPAT/ SLET scores are exempted from the entrance test. A few important highlights regarding PhD admissions are shown below:
PhD programme is offered in over 15 specialisations with a minimum and maximum duration of three and six years, respectively. A few of the PhD specialisations with the common eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below.
Eligibility criteria (common for the below specialisations): Master's degree in Pharmacy/ Biology/ Sciences/ Biotechnology with minimum 55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA
A few other PhD specialisations with different eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
| PhD Specialisation |
Eligibility Criteria
|
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering |
Master's degree in Electrical/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum 55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA
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| Mass Communication |
Master's degree in Journalism & Mass Communication/ Advertising/ Public Relations/ Media Management/ Media Research/ Electronic Media/ Corporate Communication or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate
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| Tourism & Hospitality Management |
Master's degree in a relevant stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate
|
| English |
MA/ MPhil in English with a minimum of 55% aggregate
|
| Mathematics |
Master degree in Mathematics/ Statistics with minimum 55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA
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| Business Management |
MBA/ MCom or equivalent PG diploma or Associateship in a relevant stream, and a bachelor's degree with a good academic record
Or
Five-year integrated master's degree/ dual degree or equivalent in a relevant stream with a good academic record with minimum 55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA
|
| Law |
LLM from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale
|
| Forensic Science |
Master's degree in Forensic Sciences/ Criminology/ Digital Forensic/ LLM/ MSc in Life Sciences with a good academic record with minimum 55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA
|
| Psychology | Master’s degree in Psychology from Indian or foreign university in the relevant stream with minimum 55% aggregate or equivalent grade |
Return on InvestmentTotal Tuition Fees₹ 4.2L - 7.4L
Eligibility CriteriaAccepted ExamUGC NET GPAT CUCET Chandigarh University CSIR NET CUET-PG +4 more
Graduation score55%
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Chandigarh University (CU)Fees details 2025
| Fee components | Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 4.2 L - 7.44 L | |
₹ 1.2 L - 3.2 L | |
₹ 15 K | |
₹ 15 K | |
₹ 5.7 L - 10.94 L |
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Chandigarh University (CU) Ph.D.Curriculum
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|---|---|
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.- Post Baccalaureate),Chandigarh University (CU) |
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I'm satisfied with staff members and infrastructure.
Placements: 26% of students were placed in this course. Highest package is 22 LPA, lowest package is 11 LPA, and average package is 16 LPA. Hiring companies are Amazon, Microsoft, Linux, etc. All the students got the internship. Roles offered are design, driving innovation, and shaping the digital landscape.
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Anonymous
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Overall, best university for a Ph.D. in computer application course.
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Infrastructure: Our college offers some of the finest services among all other colleges. Every department is well-structured. Libraries are outstanding. Our college features a fantastic main library. Libraries from multiple departments are also situated here. College, well-equipped, features remarkable sports facilities, among which is a swimming pool.
Faculty: Our departments instructors are quite capable. They have competencies and make valuable contribution in both academic and non-academic sectors. Quality of teaching is based on and backed by evidence. Throughout the year, we updated the curriculum and made major efforts to keep it relevant. Semester tests are not particularly difficult and the pass rate is above 90%.
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Satisfied with staff members and labs.
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