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

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Q:   Which colleges are affiliated with Punjab University?
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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.

Q:   How do I get admission to Panjab University?
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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:   Can I get direct admission in Panjab University?
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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.

 

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Panjab University Cutoff 2026

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MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: MAT, PU MET, CAT, JEE Main, AMIE Exam, PU-CET (PG)
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Panjab University FAQs

Q:   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 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.

Q:   What is the fee for BE at Panjab University?
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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. 

Q:   What is the MBA application fee of PUCHD?
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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. 

Q:   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 in. 

Q:   How were the UIET Panjab University placements?
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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.

Q:   I have got 89% in Class 12. Can I get admission in Punjab University, Chandigarh with this percentage?
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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:   Is CAT compulsory to get into Panjab University for MBA?
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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.

Q:   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.

Q:   What is the percentage required in Class 12 to get admission to BCom at Punjab University?
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Q:   Can I get admission in Panjab University without entrance examination?
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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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Updated on Aug 29, 2026

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