Panjab University Placements 2026: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters

According to multiple online sources, Business Development domain has placed the most no. of PUCHD students. The domain-wise Panjab University Chandigarh alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Panjab University UIET placements are good. During the placement drive 2026, around 80.15% students were placed. Highest package (on-campus) offered was INR 21.93 LPA. More than 100 companies visited and 329 offers were made. Given below is the detailed information about placements at UIET:

According to Panjab University LAW NIRF report 2026, median package received by UG 5-year placements 2025 was 5.5 LPA. A total of 300 students were placed and 36 students were selected for higher studies out of 336 graduating students in 2025.

BTech CSE highest package 2026 is not released. Overall highest package offered during PU UIET placements 2026 was INR 39.52 LPA. In CSE branch, 84% placement was recorded.

Placements at Panjab University are good. During the recent UIET placement drive 2026, highest package offered was INR 39.52 LPA and placement rate recorded was nearly 80.15%. In UBS MBA, 90% students were placed and the average package recorded was 12.5 LPA. Department of Computer Science and Applications recorded the highest package of INR 8 LPA. Panjab University has recently released the NIRF 2026 data. Given below is the details about Panjab University placements:

Panjab University Placements 2025 (As per NIRF 2026)

The university has released Panjab University MBA placement data offered through UBS Chandigarh. According to the placement report, more than 55 companies visited the campus for hiring 206 students. 90.51% of the MBA cohort was placed with the median package of INR 13.24 LPA.

Panjab University Engineering Placements 2025 (As per NIRF 2026)

Panjab University Law Placements 2025 (As per NIRF 2026)

In 2026, highest and average package offered to UIET batch was INR 39.52 LPA and 8.77 LPA. 80.15% students were placed and 329 job offers were made during the UIET placements 2026. 

The highest and average packages offered to the Engineering batch 2025 was INR 24 LPA and INR 8.51 LPA, respectively. More than 100 companies took part in the placement drive. There were 269 job offers made during the Punjab University UIET placements 2025.

The following is a list of few top recruiters who were part of Punjab University placements 2026:

The highest package offered to the Engineering batch 2026 was INR 39.52 LPA. More than 100 companies took part in the placement drive. There were 329 job offers made during the Punjab University UIET placements.

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.

Panjab University is consistently ranked by ranking bodies such as NIRF and QS World. As per recent NIRF rankings, Panjab University rankings is 57 under the 'Overall' category. QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released. Panjab University ranked 1001-1200 in the QS World University category. Times Higher Education (THE) ranked PU in 601-800 band in world university rankings 2026.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

No, CAT is not compulsory to get into Panjab University for MBA is candidates are applying for MBA courses offered by the Regional Center Ludhiana or University Institute of Applied Management Sciences.  

Students who wish to get into the specialisations or courses offered by UIAMS are required to appear for MET Management Entrance Test and those who wish to get into UBS Regional Center Ludhiana can also appear for MAT or the Special Entrance Test to be conducted by the department.

Panjab University accepts different entrance exams such as:

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

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. 

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:

Panjab University offers national government sponsored or need and merit-based scholarships to students. A list of scholarships offered is as follows:

• Scholarships for students with disabilities
• Merit-cum-means scholarship for SC/ST
• PUAA Scholarships
• National E-Scholarship
• Post Matric Scholarships
• Central Sector Scholarships

The Office of DSW is providing the following scholarships to deserving students:

• Need-cum-Merit based Scholarship for Handicap Students
• Sports Scholarships
• Extra-curricular Activities Scholarship