Panjab University: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

The affiliated colleges are: 

Government Colleges: These are government financed colleges.
Private Colleges: These are colleges which are financed by the individuals or organisations. 
Considered to be Universities: These are the colleges that are recognized as a university by the government of India.

The college affiliation is provided by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Panjab University accepts different entrance exams such as:

• PU-CET (UG)
• UGLAW
• PU-CET (PG)
• MET (Management Entrance Test)
• PULEET
• PUTHAT
• PUMEET
• PGLAW

Both, Panjab University and Delhi University are significant government universities. The choice depends on the candidates' requirements. The deciding factors include course, career goals, location, placement aspirations, etc. 

While, DU is ideal for UG courses, corporate placements, and diverse exposure. PU is ideal for PG courses in law and pharmacy, and preparation for Govt exams. 

Usually, candidates prefer DU because of its tier-one colleges constantly ranked among the top colleges in India as per NIRF.

Panjab University UBS MBA placement highlights 2026 are mentioned below: 

Panjab University also gives UG courses, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses all in full-time basis. The University provides courses of BSc, BTech, BA, MA, MSc, MTech, and PhD programs including Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Commerce, Arts (Fine/ Visual/ Performing), Design, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. The University has the courses which last between 20 days and 5 years. In addition, the fee structure of the Panjab University has such tuition fees that range between INR 160 to INR 17.6 Lakh. In conclusion, the University provides classes in a very low cost.

Candidates seeking admission to Panjab University affiliated colleges are required to register for JAC Chandigarh counselling on the basis of their scores in JEE Main. The application fee for counselling or entrance exams relevant for PUChandigarh BE admission are as follows: 

Punjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations along with an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme. Admission to both programmes is based on JEE Main. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of  PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. The minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is Class 12 with PCM subjects from a recognised board as per JAC Chandigarh eligibility criteria. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. 

Candidates who get admission to the Panjab University BSc course are required to pay the Panjab University BSc fees according to the following structure: 

Application fee for MBA at Panjab University Chandigarh is INR 2,000 for General category candidates. For other categories, this fees is INR 1,000. 

Punjab University BCom college comparison is based on the tuition fees and total seats. Check below comparison of Punjab University with GGSIPU for BCom programme:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The tuition fees charged by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for its BCom programme is on the higher side but the University has smaller batch size as compared to Punjab University. 

Panjab University follows a multi-step admission process that aspirants must follow to get into the university. Starting with the application process, students are required to go through the course-specific selection rounds (if applicable). A step-by-step process of admission including the application process is as follows:

• Step 1: Apply for MBA on the official website of Panjab University. The application fee is INR 3,250 at UBS and INR 2,850 (PU MET) for General category candidates. 
• Step 2: For admission to MBA, candidates are required to appear for the national-level CAT or entrance conducted by the university.
• Step 3: After the application, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website (with the names of the shortlisted students) of the university. Those who have their names must fill in the admission form. 
• Step 4: Post merit list release, interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission.

Students interested in getting into Panjab University must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. Panjab University application process is completely conducted in online mode. The PU application form for admission to UG and PG programmes is released in April, in general. Candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Panjab University application process:

1. Visit the official website of PU and click on the 'Admission' tab. 
2. Click on the 'Apply now' link in front of the desired course. 
3. Fill in the application form and pay the application fee and submit the form. 

Panjab University offers 552 seats across three colleges for BA LLB. These colleges are University Institute of Legal Studies, Rayat College of Law, Rayat Bahra Professional University. The seats available for the same in each college is given below:

 To be eligible for BA LLB from Panjab University, any candidate who has already passed or is in Class 12, under CBSE or any other recognised board, can appear for the university-level entrance exam. The admission for candidates who are in Class 12 will be provisional and will stand cancelled if they fail to satisfy the requisite eligibility conditions laid down by Panjab University by the date fixed for the admission. For final admission, however, students must have completed Class 12 with 50% aggregate.

Panjab Univeresity MBA admissions are entirely entrance-based. For admission to MBA course at UBS and UIAMS, candidates must have a valid score of either CAT or  PU MET exams, respectively. The eligibility criteria for MBA course is to pass graduation with minimum 50% aggregate in the relevant stream. Candidates qualifying all the selection parameters will be offered seat via a university-level counselling process.

Yes, candidates can apply for Panjab University, Chandigarh BTech admission before Class 12 board exam results are announced. Registration for JEE Mains begins before these exams begin and during JAC counselling, admission is given based on JEE Main score alone for such candidates.

Yes, candidates can apply for BA LLB admission at Panjab University before Class 12 board exam results are announced. PU UGLAW is open for such candidates and during admission process, BA LLB seats are filled based on entrance exam scores alone.

No, Panjab University, Chandigarh only offers BA LLB course through its self financed institutes which are Rayat Bahra Professional University and University Institute of Legal Studies.

Yes, Panjab University offers several distance education programmes to students. The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) formerly known as University School of Open Learning (USOL) offers distance learning courses.

CDOE offers traditional UG, PG, professional, job-oriented, skill-based and value oriented courses. The method of instruction includes printed study material, personal contact programme, assignments, video and audio content on selected topics.

The Centre organises regional and national seminars, webinar and special lecture series etc. from time to time. CDOE renders effective support services to students. The facilities postal library facilities, an educational media centre, computer lab and subsidized hostel facility for outstation students.

CDOE is fully equipped to disseminate quality education through online mode. Students of SOL undertake the same syllabus, in the same duration and appear in the same mode of examination like the regular students of Panjab University.