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Panjab University Popular Programmes 2026
Punjab University offers MBA and BTech as its flagship courses. MBA and BTech at PU CHD are offered across multiple specialisations in full-time mode. The duration of the courses is 2 years and 4 years, respectively. Below are the details around Panjab University popular courses:
- Specialisations: Retail Management, Banking & Insurance Management, IT & Telecommunications Management, Infrastructural Management, Pharmaceutical Management, Hospital Management, Capital Markets, and Business Analytics.
- The students of the MBA batch 2025 secured the highest package of INR 24 LPA and the average pacage of INR 12.43 LPA in 2025.
- Specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Food Technology, and Information Technology
- The highest and average packages in 2025 stood at INR 24 LPA and INR 8.51 LPA, respectively.
Candidates can refer to the table below to know more about the popular PU courses and Punjab University Chandigarh fees:
Panjab University Admission Updates 2026
Panjab University Chandigarh offers admission to its courses on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores.The admission process includes appearing in the university-conducted/ national-level entrances, followed by the counselling process and seat allotment. PU admission process is conducted online. Below are the accepted exams at PU:
- UG: PUCET (UG), PUTHAT, JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PULEET, NEET, NATA, PU LLB Entrance Exam, PU UGLAW,
- PG: MET, PUCET (PG), CAT, GPAT, GATE, NEET PG, NEET MDS,
- PhD: JAC Chandigarh
Panjab University admissions 2026 are currently open for several courses. The PUCET application form is accessible through the official site of University PU. Candidates can check the PU CHD admission dates below:
B.Sc. Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 35% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: PU-CET (UG), CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC, PSEB 12th
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
May '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 ResultTentative |
Jun '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling ProcessTentative |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: PU-CET (PG), ISC, CBSE 12th, PSEB 12th
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jun '26 | Last date for submission of printout of form along with required documentsTentative |
Jun '26 | PU-CET (PG) 2026 Admit Card ReleaseTentative |
Jun '26 | PU CET (PG) 2026Tentative |
Panjab University Cutoff 2025
PU accepts exams such as JEE Mains, NEET, CAT, and JAC Chandigarh. The university releases the cutoff for admission to each course on the official website. Admission to BTech at PUCHD are conducted through JAC Chandigarh and JoSAA counselling. Similarly, admission to the MBA courses is offered though CAT.
The overall CAT cutoff stood at 85 for the General All India category in 2025. Candidates can check the Panjab University cutoffs below:
Panjab University Rankings 2026
Panjab University has been consistently ranked by numerous prestigious ranking bodies such as NIRF, QS World, etc. As per the recent NIRF rankings, PU has been ranked 57 under the 'Overall' category. Apart from these, Panjab University has also been ranked among various other categories.
| Ranking Body |
Category |
Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World Rankings 2026 | World University | 901-950 |
| QS World Rankings 2026 | Asia | 276 |
| QS World Rankings 2026 | Southern Asia | 61 |
| Times Higher Education 2026 | Overall | 601 |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | 57 |
| NIRF 2025 | University | 35 |
| NIRF 2025 | State Public University | 3 |
| NIRF 2025 | Pharmacy | 3 |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | 93 |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | 92 |
| NIRF 2025 | Research Institutions | 37 |
| The Week 2025 | Law | 24 |
Panjab University Placements 2025
Panjab University Chandigarh PU placements 2025 statistics have been released for the University Institute of Technology and the University Business School. Over 100 companies participated in the UIET placements and offered around 356 offers.
The major highlights of Panjab University Chandigarh placements 2025 are presented below:
|
Placemnet Statistics (2025) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Particulars |
UIET |
UBS |
|
Highest Package |
INR 24 LPA |
INR 24 LPA |
|
Average Package |
INR 8.5 LPA |
INR 12.43 LPA |
|
Total Offers |
356 |
INR 12 LPA |
|
Total Recruiters |
100 |
53 |
|
Top Recruiters |
Amazon, Deloitte, Samsung, Adobe, Adani Group, Tech Mahindra, KPMG, Jio, Airtel, EY |
|
Note: UBS placement data is taken from media reports.
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Panjab University FAQs
BTech is one of the most popular courses of the University. When it comes to placement, it has a decent record. The key highlights of Panjab University UIET (BTech/MTech) placements 2025 are presented below:
Particulars | PU UIET Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 24 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.5 LPA |
Total offers | 356 |
Total companies | 100+ |
The last date for UG application at Panjab University 26 June which started on June 2. Candidates selected after all the course-specific selection rounds are required to confirm their admission by paying the admission fee between July 21 and Aug 7. This is as per the official handbook of admission released by Panjab University for the academic year 2023. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office of Panjab University and stay tuned to this page for all upcoming changes in the schedule.
The application fee for MBA at Panjab University Chandigarh is INR 2,710 for General category candidates. Panjab University offers two-year MBA programmes across four specialisations via the University Business School and across seven specialisations via the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences. Other than these, Dr. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA to the students. For the application fee of UIAMS and Dr. SS Bhatnagar, candidates can refer to their official websites.
The total fee for BTech ranges from INR 92,460 to INR 5.6 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee for JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PU LEET or PU MEET depending on their admission process. The fee for JEE Main application form for General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) male candidates is INR 650 for a single paper while SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender and Female candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 325. The application fee for JAC Chandigarh is INR 2,800 and the same for PU LEET and PU MEET is INR 2,175 and INR 2,500, respectively.
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.
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Updated on May 13, 2026
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