M.A. in Defence and National Security Studies 

at Panjab University, Chandigarh

PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. PU-CET (PG) syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For the PU-CET (PG) exam, candidates have to study Verbal Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge and Data Interpretation. PU-CET (PG) exam preparation: Candidates should devise a strategy in advance. They must have a good idea of PU-CET (PG) exam pattern, the section-wise break-up, topic-wise weightage and the expected difficulty level of the question paper. 

The key highlights of PU Chandigarh UIET placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2022)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2023)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 56 LPA (Off Campus) INR 32 LPA (On Campus)	INR 45 LPA	INR 42 LPA (Off Campus) INR 25 LPA (On Campus)
Average package	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 8.72 LPA	INR 9.11 LPA
Total offers	423	382	314
Total companies	50+	50+	50+

Note: UIET denotes University Institute of Engineering and Technology and the institute functions under Panjab University.

Further, as per media reports, the key highlights of PU Chandigarh UBS placements 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	UBS Placement Statistics (2022)	UBS Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 53.06 LPA	INR 58.48 LPA
Average package	INR 10.13 LPA	INR 13.7 LPA
Placement rate	96.29%	91.3%
Companies visited	31	45+

Note: UBS placement data is sourced from media reports.

UBS is University Business School, and the school functions under Panjab University.

According to stream-wise NIRF reports 2024 released by the University, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years during Panjab University placements is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MBA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 12.41 LPA
BTech	INR 5 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 7.55 LPA
MTech	INR 4.2 LPA	INR 4.25 LPA	INR 6 LPA
LLB	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 2.3 LPA	INR 2.7 LPA
BA LLB	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 0.65 LPA
LLM (1-year)	INR 0.5 LPA	0	INR 8.4 LPA
BPharm	0	INR 2.4 LPA	0
MPharm	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA
BDS	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 3.9 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA
MDS	INR 9 LPA	INR 9.9 LPA	INR 10 LPA

The highest package offered in the recent placements is not out yet. However, the NIRF report 2023 has revealed the 2022 median package details. The highest median package for the 2022 passing out batch was INR 8 LPA and was offered to LLM students. The following table presents the LLB and LLM salary package for the Department of Law Panjab University placements 2022:

Course	Median Package (2022)
LLB	INR 2.30 LPA
LLM	INR 8 LPA

Studies in Panjab University are at par with the leading Educational Institutes in our country. It was even the highest ranked Indian Institute for a while according to a survey by Times Higher education. Should have passed FA/F.Sc./ A level or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks. Should have passed the Law Admission Test (LAT) with 50% passing marks and with a validity date for admission. Must have appeared in the PU Admission Test conducted by Punjab University. To be eligible for the three-year PU LLB course, a candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks or 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University campus for placements include Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Terminal Contacts, Sas Mea, Indusnet Techshu, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Xrbia Ltd, Associated Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd, Stnc Pneumatics India Pvt Ltd, Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd, K.D Enterprise, Antriksh Engineers Builders, Silicon Review Technology India Pvt Ltd, Keshava Organics, Saleh Halqahtani Est, Matrix Technologies, Regnant Technologies Pvt Ltd, Wwwbluestonecom.

Panjab University offers admission based on merit and entrance. It is not very difficult to seek admission at Panjab University, if the candidates fulfil the basic eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for admission at PU requires for candidates to qualify Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 40% to 50% and graduation with 45% to 50%. Furthermore, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as GATE, NEET, JEE Main, GPAT etc. For more details, candidates can visit the official website of Panjab University.