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Panjab University MCA Courses & Fees 2026

Q: What is Punjab University famous for?

One of the the oldest Universities in India, the Panjab University (PU) initiated at Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in Science & technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. The Punjab University supports excellence and innovation in academic programmes, promotes excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. Panjab University is committed to attract and support the best students and faculty, who excel at teaching and research. In independent India, Panjab University with its Campus at Chandigarh and nearly 202 affiliated colleges in Punjab state and Chandigarh, has served various societal needs with distinction.

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Panjab University MCA
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 41.6K - 2.3L

Median Package₹ 6.5L - 6.7L

Eligibility Criteria

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PU-CET (PG)

Graduation score50%

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

4.02 years

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PU-CET (PG)

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹41.62 K

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

2 yearsOffered by Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University

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₹6.65 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.25 L

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

2 yearsOffered by Panjab University Regional Centre, Muktsar

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₹41.62 K

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Q: Is Panjab University hard to get?

For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

Q: What is the Panjab University GATE Cutoff?

The Panjab University accepts the GATE cutoff score for admission to the ME/ M.Tech courses. The GATE Cutoff 2023 ranged from 363 to 387 score for admission for the General category under the All India quota. The toughest and the easiest specialisation was M.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and M.E. in Information Technology, respectively.

Q: How do I get admission to Panjab University?

Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling
BSc	Class 12 with passing marks in English and at least 40% aggregate	PU CET UG
BCom	Class 12 with at least 40%-60% aggregate	Merit-based
MBA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate	PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh
BPharma	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	CETUG
MBBS	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	NEET + Counselling
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management	Claas 12	PUTHAT
PhD	Master Degree	JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

Q: What is the selection criteria for various courses at Panjab University?

Panjab University admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Students can check the table below to know course-wise selection criteria for some of the courses:

Courses	Selection Criteria
BTech	JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling
BSc	PU CET UG
BCom	Merit-based
MBA	PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh
BPharma	CETUG
MBBS	NEET + Counselling
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management	PUTHAT
PhD	JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

Panjab University MCA
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 41.62 K - 2.25 L
Hostel	₹ 24.12 K - 61.42 K
Other Fees	₹ 36.91 K
Total fee	₹ 1.03 L - 3.23 L

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Q: How costly is Panjab University?

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.

Q: Are there any ST/SC scholarships offered at Punjab University?

Yes, Punjab University does offer Scholarships for ST/SC category. The scholarship are offered keeping the following criteria in consideration:

Those Students belonging to OBCs so specified in relation to the state/Union Terrritory to which the applicant actually belongs, i.e. is permanently settled, who have passed the Matriculation
Students who have secured minimum 50% or equivalent grade
Students belonging to Scheduled Caste and special grants to girls belonging to Scheduled Castes.

Q: What is Punjab University famous for?

One of the the oldest Universities in India, the Panjab University (PU) initiated at Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in Science & technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. The Punjab University supports excellence and innovation in academic programmes, promotes excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. Panjab University is committed to attract and support the best students and faculty, who excel at teaching and research. In independent India, Panjab University with its Campus at Chandigarh and nearly 202 affiliated colleges in Punjab state and Chandigarh, has served various societal needs with distinction.

Q: Which colleges are affiliated with Punjab University?

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.

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Panjab University MCA
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Upcoming Events
Apr '26	PU-CET (P.G.) application process 2026Tentative
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 MCA
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Master of Computer Applications (MCA),Panjab University

Panjab University MCA
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Institutes	Seats
Panjab University	52
Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University	73
Panjab University Regional Centre, Muktsar	36

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Comparison with similar colleges

Compare MCA at Panjab University with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Panjab University	₹ 6.5 LPA	₹ 41.62 K	-/-
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Compare	-/-	₹ 1 L	-/-
JNU Compare	₹ 9.5 LPA	₹ 432	-/-
Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar Compare	₹ 6.35 LPA - 7.7 LPA	₹ 3.09 L	-/-
Delhi University Compare	₹ 16 LPA	₹ 480	-/-
UPES Dehradun Compare	-/-	₹ 5.54 L	-/-

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Panjab University MCA
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Placements3.7

Infrastructure3.7

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life4.6

Value for Money4

Manika

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2027

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

PU Campus - My college my pride, I am giving this title as it gives me pleasure to say this thing.

Placements: So, I have just started my journey of pursuing my masters and I am glad that I have been pursuing it from Panjab University (main campus). Talking about the placement opportunities, there are great placement opportunities being offered to the students. Nearly 50% of students get placed every year with a good package and at very reputed companies. The average package of a student here is around 4.5 LPA. The roles that are being offered here are associate software engineer, system engineer, full-stack web developer, etc.

Infrastructure: At Panjab University (main campus), the infrastructure is totally fabulous. There are different departments for different courses. All the departments are well-maintained, making students feel comfortable and homely. There are even separate libraries in each department. As well as common library named A. C. Joshi where students can sit as much long as they want. Labs are properly functioning, making students to carry out their activities or tasks smoothly.

Faculty: Faculty or non-technical or clerical staff in the university are very highly educated. Teachers are very knowledgeable and always try to teach something new to the students that they may remember it throughout their life. The course curriculum being set is very relevant having the capacity to meet today's technological requirements. The semester exams in college take place every 6 months. It is not very difficult to pass the exams as they are relevant to what has been taught in the class.

Other: The crowd here is of diverse cultures. Students come from different states or cities to pursue degrees from PU. I have chosen this course as I want to pursue a good career in the field of IT. There are many events that may take place every month in order to develop connectivity, leadership, management, etc., within students so that they can get real-world exposure too.

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2025Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2025

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied because of good placements and faculty.

Placements: The placement process for MCA is really good at Panjab University, Chandigarh. 50% of the of the students got placed till now. Top recruiters are MediaTek, Alert, Edifecs and many more.

Infrastructure: Our department provides really good infrastructure for students. We got our separate WiFi logins, which work all over the campus. We got good classrooms with ACs and projectors. We also got one library in our department where we can easily issue the books.

Faculty: The teachers got very good experience in teaching and they all are highly educated Ph.D. teachers. All the teachers use PPTs for making the study more efficient. The subject that we study in our course is very relevant to students. It gives students the real meaning of industry work.

Other: Study is first priority to our university but they also take care of students entertainment. We get to see many events for students, which are very enjoyable.

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2024Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2020

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Panjab University.

Placements: Placements in our college are quite good. Indus Valley offered the highest salary package of 7.5 LPA in the previous year. In the previous year, around 40 companies visited our campus for placements, and around 90% of the students got placed. Students get placed in companies which have a good reputation in the world.

Infrastructure: The hostel has a good infrastructure, but most of the things in it are old. In PU, hostels are like a home to students. You get a free high-speed Wi-Fi facility and good food in the mess and canteen. There are 24 hours of unrestricted entry to the hostel, and there is no attendance issue and entry timings. Washrooms are cleaned day by day.

Faculty: Our university has a good alumni network, and seniors are very helpful to juniors from the first day of joining the university. Seniors help in every possible way as most of the students take time to adjust in new cities and environment. Relationship between seniors and juniors is very good.

Other: Faculty members here are highly qualified, and most of them are PhD holders and researchers. Professors are well educated and highly experienced, and they know how to make students understand. We have teachers who published their research papers all over the world. Our mathematics teachers are post-doctorates from Germany. All faculty members here are always available to help students.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2019Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2020

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a great place to be in.Environment is good along with faculty.U just need to knw how to adjust

Placements: Placements are fine. You get your placement at the starting of third year and went on training. For our super seniors the highest package was 8.5 Lacs as he had some live projects going on. Second the highest was 6.5 Lacs. However a lot of companies come for placements.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is nice. Well-equipped labs are there. Nearly 3-4 labs are there. Rooms are quite book to accommodate 50+ students at once. There is no personal auditorium of Department of Computer Science and applications. But ya we can book law audit and maths audit easily. Also Student Center is very close to the department. There are separate rooms for research scholars too. Labs are quipped with ACs.

Faculty: Faculty is well qualified. There are PhDs and associate professors. Chairman sir is a Ph.D. and very much skilled. He also take lectures. Faculty is nice and friendly and always try to motivate and help us in best possible way. Course curriculum is fine but I think it needs to be a bit more advanced. But this is what the problem is all over India. But yes, being a professional course, we do have lab lectures too which are sufficient enough.

Other: Campus is good. Panjab University is full of crowd. There is a fest of DCSA I. e. Epsilon. Other than that farewellscand freshers are conducted. Festivals are celebrated with great joy. Scholarships are provided for the needy. There is also a hostel facility. Students keep on taking part in different fests organized not just by PU but also by other colleges too.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2018Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2018

3.2

3Placements2Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Normalized with the placement, infrastructure and faculty at DCSA.

Placements: The DCSA placements in the college are just above average. The companies that come to recruitment need coding skills, and if someone doesn't have that much good coding skills, then he/she doesn't get placed. Even the package offered was max up to 3 LPA. The main issue is with the bond, as a fresher no one is interested in signing the bond.

Infrastructure: The classrooms are the small rooms for the class of 50 students. For sitting, there were only chairs, and that too is not comfortable for sitting. Now come to the labs there was no proper installation of software on PC. In the department, there are no proper washrooms. Most of the time girls student have to go to other departments for using the washroom.

Faculty: The DCSA faculty are good. They have the proper subject knowledge, but that limits to the theoretical part. Few of the teachers are overqualified for teaching the masters student as they share the high-level knowledge. That doesn't make any sense to students, and they feel like bored in that particular lectures.

Other: The DCSA organizes some fest time to time for the entertainment purpose, and they are good for enjoying.

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2018Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2016

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

The good events happen every year.

Placements: Almost 85% of our batch got placed. Only a few companies visited. Infosys, NET solutions, Redlizard and Sufi, were the companies that visited including a few others. The average salary offered was not good enough. It ranges from 3-4.5 LPA. Roles offered were only system engineer. There was a placement cell who co-ordinated with a group of three from our department and gave notice about the companies visiting. Placement ratio was less compared to the engineering students on the same campus.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available with high-speed. Labs were good enough. There are no issues faced regarding mess or hostel rooms, and there are indoor sports room and gym room in every hostel. The common indoor room in the student centre is there for all. Since the hostel buildings are old enough, they can become a massive risk in future. These should get reconstructed.

Faculty: Faculty was good. Teachers were highly educated. Lectures delivered were usually less in number. Though teachers were highly qualified and the knowledge imparted if you convince them for that. Everything was available, and you had to get yourselves involved completely to enjoy the benefits.

Other: There are fests like Scitron are organized every year. Rose fest is there every year, and you get exposure to many sports activities.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2018Read More

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Which university is better among LPU and Panjab University?

Answered a month ago

This university, established in PHAGWARA-Punjab during the year 2005, stands as the largest private university across India by way of a huge campus amounting to approximately 600 acres with more than 30000 students across different communities. It is widely known for its degree courses in engineerin

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Is GATE accepted at UIET Chandigarh?

Answered 3 days ago

UIET Chandigarh considers GATE scores for admission to M.Tech programme. Selected candidates are called for counselling. Aspirants can get admission in M.Tech without GATE scores provided they meet the selection criteria.

Nishtha Shukla

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What is the highest package offered at Amity University Punjab?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The highest package offered at Amity University Punjab for recent placement cycles has reached up to INR 2 Crore LPA.

The median package recorded for UG 3-year and PG 1-year was INR 5.10 LPA and INR 5.30 LPA, respectively. For PG 2-year the median package stood at INR 7.80 LPA.

Rakshit Prabhakar

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How is the placement of Amity University Punjab?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Amity University Punjab provides strong placement opportunities with 100% placement assistance supported by dedicated career resource center & corporate tie ups with major firms. University features high placement rate with many students securing positions in top multinational companies. Key sectors

Rakshit Prabhakar

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How is Desh Bhagat University, Punjab for B.Tech CSE?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, is famous for its B.Tech. CSE course. The university's total tuition fee is around 1.8L to 3.2L, with the median package provided at 3.2L for the students. Students can go to this page to know what other students have to say about the course and the university.

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