Chandigarh University (CU) Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate

Yes, Chandigarh University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Punjab. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Yes, Chandigarh University conducts Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) for admission to all of its UG and PG courses. This is a common entrance exam that is applicable for admission of candidates in every stream such as Management, Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering, etc. To get admission to any of the courses offered at Chandigarh University, students have to apply for this exam on the official website of CUCET and appear for the exam. This exam is conducted in an online mode in two phases. For admission to any of the courses, there are two decisive factors that are considered by the university for admission. These are eligibility criteria and CUCET scores. 

Candidates are selected based on their past academic records and scores of entrance exam conducted by Chandigarh University. The university conudcts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., CUCET for admission to various UG and PG courses. This exam is conducted every year in two phases. Interested candidates must visit the official website of CU and fill an online application process for CUCET and appear for the entrance exam. The final selection is done based on the scores obtained in the CUCET entrance exam. Aspirants can find the detailed process for Chandigarh University BCA admissions, here.  

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. 

CUCET cutoff 2025 will be released after the scores are out. Tabulated below are the latest schedule for CUCET cutoff 2025: 

Dates	Upcoming Dates
01 Jul ' 25 - 10 Sep ' 25	CUCET 2025 Application Form - Phase 2
01 Jul ' 25 - 11 Sep ' 25	CUCET 2025 Exam Dates - Phase 2

Chandigarh University admissions are primarly entrance-based. The university accepts students based on either university-level entrance test i.e., CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) or via the scores secured in the national-level exams, such as JEE. Students can visit the official website of the university to apply for the desired programme and check the course-wise admission criteria.

Yes, Chandigarh University provides scholarships based on JEE Main score to BE students. A maximum of 5% out of the total intake in each course is offered under this scheme. Below is the scholarship criteria:

JEE Main AIR	Scholarship %
Upto 25000	100% of semester fee
25001 to 50000	75% of semester fee
50001 to 75000	50% of semester fee
75001 to 100000	20% of semester fee
100001 to 125000	10% of semester fee

Yes, 100% waiver is available on the tuition fee at Chandigarh University. The university provides a wide range of merit and need-based scholarships to students through a valid score of Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Candidates who secured 90.01 - 100 scores in CUCET exam either (Phase 1 or Phase 2) will be granted 100% scholarships. 

Candidates seeking for admission to Chandigarh University must check the basic eligibility requirements of the programmes they are applying for. Check below the eligibility for some popular Chandigarh University courses:

Popular Courses	Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate
MBA	UG degree with at least 50% aggregate Graduates of recognised professional programmes like CA/ ICWA etc.
BCA	Class 12 with at least 50% - 55% aggregate
BBA	Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate
MCA	UG degree with at least 50% aggregate
BArch	Class 12 with at least 40% 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 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with at least 45% - 50% 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

Chandigarh University is a great learning hub that provides various programs. The faculty is learned with elaborate experience in their specific domains. The university provides ample exposure necessary for students all round development. Also, the university has one of the best campuses in the area. It offers contemporary programs like MBA with dynamic syllabi which is essential to survive in the corporate world. Here practical knowledge along with subjective knowledge is also kept in mind catering to overall development of the student. It becomes very essential for one's competitive career when it comes to post graduation. We wisely look for best possible opportunities with proper research for our master's. Chandigarh University is one of the right places for pursuing MBA. Here students can fully know their potential and decide right career opportunities for them. They are nurtured in a right way for future prospects. CU is one of the top universities in India offering extravagant placement opportunities for graduates as well as post graduates. Top notch companies visit CU every year for placement drives conducted for different fields. Talking about MBA placement opportunities, with relevant specialisation comes with relentless job opportunities. One can enter research feild, chose academics etc. CU conducts a fair placement drive with national as well as international firms involved for the placement drives. Students specialised areas are keenly identified from initial stages till finalization of the placement which finally culminates into long run corporate relationships to work with.

Chandigarh University offers a two-year full-time course of MCA (General). Apart from this, the university also offers MCA in two different specialisations namely, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Cloud Computing & DevOps. There are two other courses that are offered in International Tie-up Programme (ITP). These are MCA - ITP (Study in USA) and MCA - Cloud Computing and DevOps (ITP). The previously mentioned courses are taught at the Chandigarh University campus, while in ITP courses, students can study a part of their course in international universities. Scholarships are granted to students on tuition fee based on CUCET scores. 

Chandigarh University offers MBA course to students for fee ranging between INR 5.1 Lacs and INR 7.9 lakh. It is offered at PG level for 2 years. The university offers this programme in full-time mode.

The highest international and domestic packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2025 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 54.75 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 Common Entrance Test -CUCET is conducted by the university for admission of candidates into BTech and other UG courses. Students must qualify the test for admission to the university. The university conducts this exam in two phases. 

Yes, Chandigarh University BA admissions are open. Interested students can apply online. Students have to apply before the last date of admission. Aspirants also need to register for the CUCET exam at the university's site.

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)

Students can follow the steps given below for Chandigarh University scholarships:

1. Go to the official website
2. Check the eligibility
3. Apply and submit the documents. 

Students seeking admission to Chandigarh University for BCA must have completed their Class 12 with 50-55% aggregate in the respective subjects. Admission to this course is entrance-based. The university selects students based on their scores in Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). This is an in-house common entrance exam of CU. Those who qualify for the respective exam have a high possibility to get admission at Chandigarh University BCA course. The eligible candidates are only selected based on their valid scores in CUCET. The CUCET qulaified candidates are allocated seats via a counselling process. 

Chandigarh University admissions 2026 are ongoing and will mostly close by May 2026. Register online on the official website of the university for admissions.

Yes, Chandigarh University has many collaborations with International universities. The university offers BBA-ITP, where students can study a part of their programme in USA and Australia. Students are also offered a chance to study at Okanagan College, which is located in Canada. Students with a 60% aggregate in Class 12 or 6.5 CGPA and an IELTS score of 6.5 are eligible to study at this university. The following subjects will be the key areas of study for the BBA course:

• Financial Management
• Management Accounting
• Business Simulation or Entrepreneurship
• Management Science
• Business and Canadian Govt. policy
• Strategic Management

Also, there are many scholarships offered to meritorious students based on CUCET scores as tuition fee waiver.