Panjab University Chandigarh Answered Questions

The University has released the NIRF report 2023 that incorporates the 2022 placement data for Law courses (including the Department and affiliated institutes). The key highlights of UILS Chandigarh placements 2022 are tabulated below for reference:ParticularsBA LLB/ BCom LLB Placement Statistics (2022)LLM Placement Statistics (2022)Total students24012Students placed1201Median packageINR 50,000 per annumINR 8 LPANOTE: The aforementioned placement details are collated from the NIRF report 2023 and are the overall data for Law courses offered at the Department of Law, UIL Ludhiana, and UILS Chandigarh.

Yes, the University has a fully functional placement cell that acts as an interface between the Legal profession and the students. The cell generates placement and training opportunities on a regular basis. Alongside this, the workshops and training programmes are organised so as to train the students as upcoming professionals. The cell also plays a vital role in the selection of students in various Legal firms, Advocates, companies, and NGOs.

The University has not disclosed the highest package offered to Law students. However, the course-wise median package has been released. The highest median package offered during 2022 placements was INR 8 LPA, made to LLM students. The table below presents the UILS Chandigarh placement package for the 2022 drive:CourseMedian Package (2022)BA LLB/ BCom LLBINR 50,000 per annumLLMINR 8 LPANOTE: The above salary details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023 and are valid for all the Law courses offered at the Department of Law, UIL Ludhiana, and UILS Chandigarh.

The Department of Law at Panjab University was ranked 27th for Law by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021. The Department of Law was established in 1959 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.  Panjab University is one of the top public universities in Chandigarh, India. In 2023, Panjab University received an A+ grade from NAAC, the highest grade the university has ever received. Panjab University is ranked #1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

The Department of Law at Panjab University in Chandigarh is considered one of the best law schools in North India.  The department was established in 1959 and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. In 2021, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked the department 27th for law.  However, some say that the department's placements are not as good as other departments at the university.  Here are some reviews of the department: Academics: 8.0/10Infrastructure: 10.0/10Placements: 5.0/10To qualify for the LLB programme at Panjab University, you need a minimum of 45% in any stream. There is no maximum age limit.

The University has disclosed the median package for the Department of Law in its NIRF report 2023. During 2022 placements, the median package offered to LLB and LLM students was INR 2.30 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively. Earlier, the median package for LLB and LLM during 2021 placements was the same, i.e. INR 50,000 per annum. Looking at the past three years' record, a fluctuating trend was observed in the UG and PG median package trends. Refer to the below table for a detailed analysis of the Department of Law Panjab University placement packages trend:CourseMedian Package (2020)Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)LLBINR 1.50 LPAINR 50,000 per annumINR 2.30 LPALLMINR 8 LPAINR 50,000 per annumINR 8 LPA

Over the past three years of drives, an improving trend was observed in the LLB placement percentage. On the contrary, a declining trend was observed in the LLM placement rate. Refer to the below table for the Department of Law Panjab University placement rate trends:CoursePlacement Rate (2020)Placement Rate (2021)Placement Rate (2022)LLB67%70%81%LLM81%50%8%NOTE: The above percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2023.

The application process for the University Business School admission process is conducted in online mode. However, a hard copy of the filled application form has to be sent to the school along with important documents. Candidates should keep the application fee payment receipt with them.

As per the NIRF report 2023, out of 12 LLM graduates 1 student was placed during 2022 placements. Earlier, 1 out of 2 LLM students were placed during 2021 placements. Further, the median package for LLM has been fluctuating from 2020 to 2022. Refer to the below table depicting the Department of Law Panjab University LLM placement trends:ParticularsLLM Placement Statistics (2020)LLM Placement Statistics (2021)LLM Placement Statistics (2022)Total students48212Students placed3911Median packageINR 8 LPAINR 50,000 per annumINR 8 LPA