Chandigarh University, UP Campus Scholarship Details ,Lucknow

Chandigarh University, UP Campus offers merit and need-based scholarships at 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. 

The scholarship is worth INR 50 Crores. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test rewards students with academic brilliance and provides financial assistance by offering upto 100% scholarships.

Chandigarh University, UP Campus Scholarship Types

Details for all these scholarships are as follows:

1. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2026-27: 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, visit the official website of the university, 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. 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.

3. Merit Scholarship Schemes for the Academic Session 2026-27: 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.

4. 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.

5. 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:

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Scholarship Scheme for wards of defence personnel: 5% seats in all courses of Chandigarh University are reserved for the wards and spouses of defence martyrs and their immediate dependent members. Additionally, defence officers in service who want to take up any course at CU with a study leave are offered 20% waiver on the semester fee. Concession details are as follows:

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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. 

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

Chandigarh University, UP Campus 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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