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Other: The infrastructure of the college is above average with provision of all the basic places like cafeteria, canteen, hostel, basketball court, football ground, volley ball court etc. It has an excellent parking area as most of the students come by their own vehicles. The faculty of the college consist of very young professionals who act as both mentors and friends. The study quality is average as you will expect from a government college. The annual cultural fest of the college is Apratim, which is one most famous fest in tricity after PEC fest. There is also a literary fest called Lexicon with Parliamentary debate as its signature event. Infosys is the main recruiter of the college.

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Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

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Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

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Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

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Ph.D. in Biotechnology

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Ph.D. in Zoology

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Ph.D. in Home Science

3 yearsOffered by Govt Home Science College, Chandigarh

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Ph.D. in Chemistry

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Panjab University PhD Admission Dates 2022

Panjab University offers full-time and part-time PhD programmes in various streams and specialisations. The minimum duration to complete PhD degree is three years. Candidates, who have completed a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, PwD, BC category) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, or equivalent university are considered eligible for admission to the PhD programme.

Eligibility criteria: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for the reserved category)
Selection criteria: Those, who have qualified UGC NET/ JRF/ CSIR NET/ ICAR (JRF/ SRF) exam/ SLET (Punjab only)/ GATE or GPAT scorecard/ ICAR (NET), SPM, Teacher Fellowship holder, or passed MPhil (regular mode only) are exempted from PU PhD Entrance Exam.
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Q: Can I get direct admission in Panjab University?

Panjab University Chandigarh admission 2026 is based on the entrance examination and merit. The final selection is based on PUMET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU UGLAW, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test. Merit is also considered for admission in some courses. Students can get direct admission on the basis of Panjab University reservation criteria. Students must visit the official website to know more.

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: Is entrance exam required for admission in Panjab University?

Yes, entrance exam is required for admission in Panjab University. The final selection is based on entrance scores . The university accepts PU CET, PU MET, JEE Main, GATE, CAT, etc. However, merit is also considered for admission in some courses.

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted at Panjab University?

Panjab University accepts different entrance exams such as:

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

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Dharma College	60
Govt Home Science College, Chandigarh	12
Government Post Graduate College For Girls	8

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Q: I have got 89% in Class 12. Can I get admission in Punjab University, Chandigarh with this percentage?

Admission with Class 12 percentage depends on the UG course in which students want to enroll. Admission of some courses i.e. BCom, BA, etc. is merit-based. However, some courses require marks obtained in the entrance exam such as CUET, JEE Main, NEET, etc. Students must visit the website to know eligibility of preferred courses.

Q: Which are the top colleges under Punjab University, Chandigarh offering a course in Political Science (Hons)?

The following are some of the best colleges of Punjab university, Chandigarh that offer a course in Political Science (Hons): College Government College for Girl, Sector 11, Chandigarh. Sector 14, Chandigarh Government College. Sector 16, Chandigarh Government College. All these colleges are under Punjab University and provide a good education in Political Science. They are highly qualified and have good infrastructure. There is a high possibility of the students in such colleges securing good jobs upon graduation.

Q: Is the entrance test for Panjab University difficult, and how do I prepare for it?

Panjab University conducts PU-CET for admission, depending on courses. The Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU-CET) UG is considered moderate in difficulty. To prepare for the exam, students must analyse the exam pattern through mock tests, create a study time table and revise regulary. This helps students to manage time and improve study efficiency for PU-CET.

Q: Can I get admission in Panjab University without entrance examination?

For Admission to Punjab University's regular UG and PG courses including, MBA, BA, MA, BTech, etc., its mandate for candidates to appear for course wise entrance exam. However, the University does offers certain Diploma courses where you can enroll via merit based on 12th class.

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What BSc specialisations are offered at Panjab University?

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Candidates can check below the BSc specialisations offered at Panjab University:

BSc (Anthropology HS)
BSc (BioChemistry HS)
BSc (Biophysics HS)
BSc (Biotechnology HS)
BSc (Botany HS)
BSc (Chemistry HS)
BSc (Fashion and Lifestyle Technology)
BSc (Honours Math CBCS)
BSc (Honours Maths and Computing CB

Raj Priya

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How is Panjab University for a non-punjabi student?

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Panjab University Chandigarh offers a culturally diverse and inclusive campus. PU welcomes students from all walks of life and the environment is very cooperative. The university prefers standard languages such as English and Hindi so that non-punjabi students do not face any difficulty in blending

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Is Panjab University better than Delhi University

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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 expo

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Does Panjab University offer 100% placements in MBA program?

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According to the latest report released, the overall placement rate recorded during PU UBS MBA placements 2026 was 90%. A total of 126 students were placed in 2026.

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What is the fee of LLB at Panjab University?

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The total tuition fee of LLB at Panjab University is INR 26,100 to INR 1.1 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to confirm their admission. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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