Panjab University: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

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 total fee for BE is INR 59,200 - INR 4.9 lakh at Panjab University. This fee is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students need to pay the registration fee for JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PU LEET or PU MEET depending on their admission process. 

Application fee for MBA at Panjab University Chandigarh is INR 2,000 for General category candidates. For other categories, this fees is INR 1,000. 

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 in. 

Panjab University UIET placements are good. During the placement drive 2026, around 72% students were placed. Highest package (on-campus) offered was 21.93 LPA. More than 100 companies visited and 319 offers were made.

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.

The answer is both yes and no. admission to all MBA courses is entrance-based at all the MBA offering institutes of PU. While for an Integrated MBA, students need a valid score in JEE Main exam, admission to UBS and UIAMS is subject to a valid score in CATor PU METexams, respectively. Students who wish to get into the specialisations or courses offered by UIAMS are required to appear for PU MET exam and those who wish to get into UBS are required to have a valid score in CAT exam.

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.

The eligibility requirements for BCom programme at Punjab University might differ according to candidate type. For general category students, the lowest percentage in class 12th is 50%. There can be a relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwD candidates who belong to reserved category. Refer to Punjab University official website or admission brochure to know the eligibility criteria of the BCom programme in detail. 

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. 

Candidates seeking admission to Panjab University affiliated colleges are required to register for JAC Chandigarh counselling on the basis of their scores in JEE Main. Read more on JAC Chandigarh registration here. The application fee for counselling or entrance exams relevant for PUChandigarh BE admission are as follows:

Panjab Univeresity MBA admissions are entirely entrance-based. For admission to MBA course at UBS and UIAMS, candidates must have a valid score of either CAT or  PU MET exams, respectively. The eligibility criteria for MBA course is to pass graduation with minimum 50% aggregate in the relevant stream. Candidates qualifying all the selection parameters will be offered seat via a university-level counselling process.

Panjab University offers 552 seats across three colleges for BA LLB. These colleges are University Institute of Legal Studies (Panjab University, Chandigarh), UIL (PU Regional Centre) and UILS, Swami Sarvanand Giri (PU Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur). The seats available for the same in each college is given below:

Panjab University follows a multi-step admission process that aspirants must follow to get into the university. Starting with the application process, students are required to go through the course-specific selection rounds (if applicable). A step-by-step process of admission including the application process is as follows:

• Step 1: Apply for MBA on the official website of Panjab University. The application fee is INR 3,250 at UBS and INR 2,175 (PU MET) for General category candidates. 
• Step 2: For admission to MBA, candidates are required to appear for the national-level CAT or entrance conducted by the university.
• Step 3: After the application, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website (with the names of the shortlisted students) of the university. Those who have their names must fill in the admission form.
• Step 4: Post merit list release, interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission.

 To be eligible for BA LLB from Panjab University, any candidate who has already passed or is in Class 12, under CBSE or any other recognised board, can appear for the university-level entrance exam. The admission for candidates who are in Class 12 will be provisional and will stand cancelled if they fail to satisfy the requisite eligibility conditions laid down by Panjab University by the date fixed for the admission. For final admission, however, students must have completed Class 12 with 50% aggregate.

Panjab University BSc placement data has not been declared by the University. However, according to the students' reviews on the Shiksha page, about 60% - 70% of BSc Medical programme students were placed in different fields. The the highest package offered was INR 10.5 LPA, and the lowest package offered ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Students interested in getting into Panjab University must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. Panjab University application process is completely conducted in online mode. The PU application form for admission to UG and PG programmes is released in April, in general. Candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Panjab University application process:

1. Visit the official website of PU and click on the 'Admission' tab. 
2. Click on the 'Apply now' link in front of the desired course. 
3. Fill in the application form and pay the application fee and submit the form. 

Yes, candidates can apply for Panjab University, Chandigarh BTech admission before Class 12 board exam results are announced. Registration for JEE Mains begins before these exams begin and during JAC counselling, admission is given based on JEE Main score alone for such candidates.

Yes, candidates can apply for BA LLB admission at Panjab University before Class 12 board exam results are announced. PU UGLAW is open for such candidates and during admission process, BA LLB seats are filled based on entrance exam scores alone.