Chandigarh University (CU) Scholarship Details ,

Chandigarh University offers a wide range of merit and need-based scholarships to students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels. CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) aims to uphold Chandigarh University’s mission of offering accessible and affordable education. The test is designed to reduce financial barriers for students, ensuring that financial limitations do not hinder talented individuals from pursuing world-class education. By offering up to 100% scholarships and financial support through the test, the university encourages academic brilliance, attracts motivated students, and fosters an inclusive environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

Chandigarh University has committed up to INR 210 crores in scholarships, INR 170 crores for the CU Punjab campus and INR 40 crores for the CU Uttar Pradesh Campus. It provides a pathway to exceptional educational and career opportunities, rewarding high-performing students and granting access to diverse, competitive programs across disciplines. There are several scholarships for reserved category students, wards of defense personnel, and early bird admission scholarships along with teaching assistantships in the form of stipends offered at CU.

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Chandigarh University Scholarship Types

Details for all these scholarships are as follows:

1. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2025-26: To streamline the examination process, the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) has been divided into two distinct phases: CUCET Phase-1 and CUCET Phase-2. The details for scholarships offered based on CUCET are as follows:

Guidelines for CUCET 2025-26: Important Information for Candidates

Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2025-26 provides a convenient exam experience by allowing candidates to take the test from their own homes. Aspirants can check the key requirements and exam details in this space:

Key Requirements and Exam Details:

• Online Format: Candidates will be able to complete the CUCET 2025 exam from home, provided they adhere strictly to the university’s guidelines and rules.
• Live Support: A live chat feature will be available throughout the test. This allows candidates to communicate directly with an exam invigilator for any guidance or to resolve queries instantly.
• Technical Requirements: To take the CUCET 2025-26 exam, students must have a laptop equipped with a functioning web camera and a stable internet connection with a speed of at least 1 Mbps.

• Exam Duration and Structure:

1. Candidates will have a total of 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
2. No Negative Marking: Students can attempt each question without the worry of losing marks for incorrect answers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) not only provides a valuable opportunity to access world-class education but also ensures that financial barriers do not hinder talented students from achieving their academic dreams. With generous scholarships up to 100% based on exam performance, CUCET paves the way for students to unlock their full potential and step into a promising future.

2. CUET Scholarship for UG and PG Programs: Chandigarh University offers the following scholarships to students based on their CUET percentile scores for the academic session 2025-26:

For CUET PG Aspirants:

• 90 & above percentile: 50% of Semester fee
• 85-89.99 percentile: 30% of Semester fee
• 80-84.99 percentile: 15% of Semester fee
• 70-79.99 percentile: 10% of Semester fee

For CUET UG Aspirants:

• 90 & above percentile: 50% of Semester fee
• 85-89.99 percentile: 30% of Semester fee
• 80-84.99 percentile: 15% of Semester fee
• 70-79.99 percentile: 10% of Semester fee

Note: A maximum of 10% of total intake seats in each course will be offered under this scheme.

Conditions for Continuation of CUET Scholarships

To ensure the continuity of the CUET scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Minimum CGPA Requirement:

• Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in their regular semester exams (or year exams for the Pharma D. Program) in their first attempt.
• No semester/year drops are allowed for the Pharma D. Program.
• Students should not have any grades of “E”, “F”, “I”, or “Not Qualified”.

2. Scholarship Renewal:

• The scholarship will be discontinued if students fail to meet the mandatory CGPA requirements.
• Students cannot swap scholarship schemes in the upcoming years.
• Multiple scholarships cannot be availed simultaneously.

3. Reapplication for Discontinued Scholarships:

• If a scholarship is discontinued due to not meeting the requirements, students can reapply in the following year if they meet the minimum criteria.
• In such cases, students will only be eligible for 50% of the initially sanctioned scholarship for the consequent year of study.

Importance of CUET Scholarship

Chandigarh University’s CUET scholarship scheme underscores our commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting students in their educational pursuits. This scholarship not only provides financial relief but also encourages students to strive for higher academic achievements.

By recognizing and rewarding students based on their CUET performance, we aim to attract the brightest minds to our university, ensuring a vibrant and intellectually stimulating campus environment.

Conclusion

The CUET Scholarship for UG and PG programs at Chandigarh University for the 2025-26 session is an excellent opportunity for meritorious students to receive substantial financial support. By maintaining high academic standards, students can continue to benefit from this scheme throughout their academic journey.

For more details and to apply for the CUET Scholarship, visit the official website. 

3. Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST

This financial assistance (offered via UGC) is offered to 1,000 SC/ST candidates who are pursuing postgraduate courses in professional* subjects via the National Scholarship Portal.

• The tenure of the scholarship is for two/ three years depending upon the tenure of the PG course
• Selected candidates will be provided a scholarship amount of INR 7,800 per month for the duration of the PG Scholarship. For other courses, INR 4,500 per month
• Since this scholarship is offered and monitored by UGC, CU should verify the application of the candidates about the professional courses

NOTE: MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, and Mass Communication & Journalism courses are not accepted as professional courses.

4. Merit Scholarship Schemes for the Academic Session 2025-26: Students at CU can also avail merit scholarships on the basis of their scores in the national level entrance exams or last qualifying exam. The details for all these scholarships are as follows:

• For Engineering Courses Scholarship (based on JEE-Mains (AIR): At maximum, 5% of total seats in each course are offered scholarships under this scheme.

• Scholarship Scheme for MBA Students (Based on national-level exam): At maximum, 10% of total seats in each course are offered scholarships under this scheme.

NOTE: Industry collaborated courses referred at the PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.

• Scholarship Scheme for UG Courses (Based on Class 12): At maximum, 10% of total seats in each course are offered scholarships under this scheme.

• Scholarship for Diploma (for lateral entry, i.e. LEET courses): A maximum 10% of total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.

5. Scholarship Scheme for PG Courses (based on UG scores): Maximum 10% of total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.

NOTE: Industry Collaborated courses referred at PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.

6. NATA/ JEE (Main)-Based Scholarships for BArch students

The university has also introduced a scholarship scheme i.e. Architecture Scholarships on the basis of NATA/ JEE Main Score for the students admitted during the academic session 2025-26. The details for this scholarship are as follows:

7. Teaching Assistant Stipend: Chandigarh University also offers an assistantship option for MSc and ME students. They get INR 5,000 and INR 8,000 per month, respectively, for a maximum of 10 months per year.

8. CGPA-Based Scholarships: 10% scholarships of the total are also given to the students who have attained 9.0 or above CGPA provided that the student is not availing any other scholarship.

9. Scholarship Scheme for wards of defence personnel: Chandigarh University (CU) stands as a beacon of gratitude and respect for India’s Defence Forces, recognising the sacrifices and stories behind every uniform. Through its INR 10 crore Scholarship Scheme, CU offers exclusive educational opportunities for the wards and spouses of Defence Personnel under the Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS).

10. Priority in Reservation: The scheme operates on a clear priority basis:

1. War widows and wards of war casualties
2. War injured and released Defence personnel, spouses, and wards
3. War-disabled Defence personnel (superannuated), spouses, and wards
4. Wards of serving Defence personnel
5. Wards of retired Defence personnel

11. Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship:

Special support for families of Kargil War heroes, including reserved seats, a 15% fee waiver for wards of Kargil martyrs, and a 10% waiver for wards of Defence personnel injured in the conflict. This scholarship is applicable for the entire course duration, with a total support of ₹25 lakh.

12. CU Sports Policy for the academic year 2025-26: Chandigarh University also offers sports scholarships to students after conducting the trial rounds for them. 

13. Scholarship for Family Members of CU staff (2025-26): The wards/spouses and real brother/ sisters of CU staff (with at least one year of regular service at CU) are offered 50% concession in academic fees. It will continue till the staff member is working with Chandigarh University.

14. Early Bird Scholarship for PG students (2025-26): Students seeking admission to Master of Engineering Programs can avail early-bird scholarships as per the following conditions:

• 15% scholarship is to be given to the students who have completed their UG in Engineering from Chandigarh University, provided they pay the full semester fee at the time of admission.
• 10% scholarship is to be given to the students who have finished their UG in Engineering from/ Technology from other recognised universities/ institutes.

15. Other fee concessions: Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, old students of CU, single girl child, CU teachers’ ward, orphan students and alumni of CU are also awarded scholarships. Check details here: Other Concessions at CU

NOTE: All eligible students can avail one scholarship at one time. In case of branch change, scholarship will be discontinued.

Chandigarh University: Impact and Commitment

• Long-standing Support: Over the past 12 years, CU has awarded scholarships worth over ₹5.70 crore to 5,723 wards of Defence personnel, reflecting its enduring commitment to the Armed Forces community.
• Holistic Development: CU’s NCC Wing has trained and commissioned 43 students as officers in the Indian Armed Forces, underlining its role in nurturing leadership and patriotism.
• Renewal Criteria: To continue receiving the scholarship, students must maintain academic performance without semester/year drops or failing grades in regular exams.

Chandigarh University Conditions for Continuation Merit-based Scholarships

For renewal of scholarships at Chandigarh University, it is mandatory that the students admitted under all the above schemes shall have to maintain a minimum of 7.5 CGPA in regular semester exam in first chance without any semester drop/ failing which the concession shall be discontinued.

DISCLAIMER: The scholarship stats mentioned in the above page are obtained from the official website and are subject to change.

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