Introduction
Chandigarh University (CU) is a leading Indian Institution offering its students a unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence. The University has been accredited with the prestigious A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Chandigarh University has become Youngest and the only private university in India to bag an A+ grade in the first cycle of the accreditation process and has also become the only state private university of Punjab to be accredited by NAAC.
Chandigarh University offers a unique and inspirational academic model designed to match the international standards. A wide spectrum of programs is paired with flexibility, experiential learning and interdisciplinary orientation.CU is involved in world-class research, with outstanding results in the contemporary research excellence framework. The University has a dynamic academic fraternity draw----
Chandigarh University's vision is to be recognized globally as a Centre of Excellence for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. A few Chandigarh University highlights, such as its year of establishment, accreditation recognition, etc., are given below.
Year of Establishment | 2012 |
University Status Granted | 2019 |
Accreditations | A+ Grade by NAAC |
Recognition | UUGC, AICTE, NIRF, NATS |
Foreign Universities Partnership | 60+ |
Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma, PG Diploma |
No. of Programs Offered | 200+ |
Infrastructure Facilities | Labs, Library, Hostel, WiFi facility, |
Location | Mohali, Punjab |
Courses | Total tuition Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(55 Courses) |
INR 4.71 L - 57.98 L (for 3-5 years) |
10+2 : 50-70 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
M.E./M.Tech(44 Courses) |
INR 2.04 L - 14.55 L (for 2-5 years) |
10+2 : 50-70 % Graduation : 55-65 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityGATE+2 more |
B.Sc.(34 Courses) |
INR 2.04 L - 5.79 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 45-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+2 more |
MBA/PGDM(16 Courses) |
INR 4 L - 6.56 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 45-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Sc.(22 Courses) |
INR 1.24 L - 13.24 L (for 1 year-2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BBA(19 Courses) |
INR 3.66 L - 5.88 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
MCA(6 Courses) |
INR 2.62 L - 2.96 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A.(5 Courses) |
INR 2.13 L - 4.05 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.A.(7 Courses) |
INR 1.2 L - 2.36 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BCA(4 Courses) |
INR 3.36 L - 4.11 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
B.Com(8 Courses) |
INR 3.66 L - 5.55 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 3.57 L (for 3 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A. LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 8.7 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Pharma(2 Courses) |
INR 7.23 L - 9.64 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
Ph.D.(27 Courses) |
INR 2.4 L - 6.39 L (for 3-5 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :UGC NETGPAT+3 more |
Pharm.D(1 Courses) |
INR 14.46 L (for 6 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
LL.M.(1 Courses) |
INR 1.23 L (for 1 year) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.P.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.56 L (for 2 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BPT(2 Courses) |
INR 5.4 L - 6.08 L (for 54 months) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Arch(1 Courses) |
INR 10.5 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :JEE MainNATA |
M.Pharma(4 Courses) |
INR 2.66 L - 3.16 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityGPAT |
BFA(1 Courses) |
INR 4 L (for 4 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A. B.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 3.44 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BMLT(2 Courses) |
INR 3.72 L - 4.96 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BBA LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 8.1 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Des(3 Courses) |
INR 6.92 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CBSE 12thCUCET Chandigarh University |
BOPTM(2 Courses) |
INR 3.39 L - 4.52 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Sc.B.Ed.(1 Courses) |
INR 3.44 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Com(1 Courses) |
INR 1.48 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
PG Diploma(1 Courses) |
INR 48 K (for 1 year) |
Graduation : 50 % |
MPT(2 Courses) |
INR 2.24 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Com LL.B(1 Courses) |
INR 8.1 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Optom.(1 Courses) |
INR 1.8 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % |
M.Arch(1 Courses) |
INR 2.22 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.42 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % |
M.P.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.42 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % |
GNM(1 Courses) |
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10+2 : 40 % Exams :CUET |
B.Sc. (Post Basic)(1 Courses) |
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Exams :CBSE 12thPSEB 12th |
Certificate(3 Courses) |
INR 49.4 K - 98.79 K (for 3-9 months) |
Exams :CBSE 12th |
Chandigarh University admission 2023 into Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses is open for the academic year 2023. CUCHD admission to all UG and PG courses is based on the CUCET entrance test conducted by the university. The CUCET exam is conducted in two phases. CUCET Phase I is held from December 2022 to May 2023. The CUCET Phase II is held from June 2023 to the end of the admission year.
CU PhD Exam 2023 [Chandigarh University PhD] will be held on 09 July 2023 for the July 2023 intake. The last date to apply online for CU PhD is 15 June 2023 till 4:30 pm (Thursday). CU PhD results will be announced on 21 July 2023 (Friday). CUCET [Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test] is an entrance cum scholarship exam for all programmes including BE, LL.B, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, etc.
Chandigarh University offers 17 UG and 11 PG courses. These courses include a range of subjects, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Arts, Architecture, and more. CU University also accepts national-level entrance exams like CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / JEE Main / NATA / UGC NET / CSIR NET / GPAT.
Interested applicants can apply by filling out the Chandigarh University application form on the university website. Applicants who have secured a valid score in CUCET 2023 can also avail of the merit-based scholarships. The merit list will be issued on the official portal of Chandigarh University Mohali. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University admission criteria, specialisations, important dates and seat intakes.
Admission: Important Dates 2023
The table below provides all the important events relating to the Chandigarh University Mohali process. The dates are specific to the Chandigarh University admission year 2023. Note that some of the dates are tentative.
Event | Date |
CUCET 2023 Application Last Date | March 30, 2023 |
CUCET Phase 1 Registration | December 2022 - May 2023 |
Chandigarh University Admission - CUCET II | 01 June 2023- 30 Oct 2023 (Tentative) |
CU PhD Registration 2023 Ends (July Intake) | June 15, 2023 (Thursday till 4:30 pm) |
CUCET I Result | June 2023 |
CU PhD Exam 2023 (July Intake) | July 09, 2023 |
CU PhD Exam Result #adimission_year | July 21, 2023(Friday) |
Chandigarh University Interview for PhD | July 27-28, 2023(Thursday- Friday) |
Chandigarh University Admission Notification for PhD | August 10, 2023(Thursday) |
CUCET II Result | December 2023 |
UG Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission offers UG courses in multiple disciplines. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University admission criteria to UG courses, which includes Chandigarh University eligibility and selection process. The total average fees are also given. However, fees may vary on the specialisation chosen by the student.
Courses | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fee |
BE |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with PCM/PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/JEE Main + Interview |
INR 8,94,040 |
B.Tech |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with PCM/PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/JEE Main + Interview |
INR 7,15,833 |
BA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with 50% to 55% marks. Selection Process: CUCET+ Interview |
INR 3,54,143 |
B.Sc |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in science with 50% aggregate Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,23,729 |
BBA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in Commerce or other relevant streams with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 4,35,000 |
BCA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with computer science and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,80,000 |
B.Arch |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCM and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/NATA + Interview |
INR 10,50,000 |
B.Com |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 4,23,500 |
B.Pharm |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in Science an 50% aggregate. Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 9,64,000 |
LLB |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce/arts with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,57,000 |
B.Com LL.B |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
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BPT |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 549,000 |
B.Opt |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCB and 50% marks or Diploma in Optometry Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 395,500 |
BFA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in arts with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 400,000 |
B.Ed |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 284,000 |
B.P.Ed |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview + Participation in any Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/District sports recognised by AIU/IOA/GOI |
INR 134,000 |
B.Des |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with 50% marks or Diploma in Engineering with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 6,92,000 |
PG Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission offers PG courses in multiple disciplines. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University selection process, eligibility criteria, and average fee details. Note that the fee may vary on the specialisation chosen by the student.
Courses | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fees |
M.Sc |
Eligibility: B.Sc with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 1,76,059 |
MCA |
Eligibility: BCA with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 290,667 |
MBA |
Eligibility: BBA or Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/CAT/XAT/CMAT + Interview |
INR 528,833 |
ME |
Eligibility: BE/ B.Tech with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET/ JEE Main + Interview |
INR 415,778 |
MA |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 176,800 |
LLM |
Eligibility: LLB with 50 aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 123,000 |
M.Arch |
Eligibility: B.Arch with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 222,000 |
M.Com |
Eligibility: B.Com with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 148,000 |
M.Pharm |
Eligibility: B.Pharm from a recognised University Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 294,500 |
MPT |
Eligibility: BPT with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 2,24,000 |
M.Lib.I.Sc |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
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PhD Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission is provided for PhD in various specialisations. The table below provides the Chandigarh University selection process, eligibility criteria and average fee details for the PhD course. Students must ensure to meet all the criteria to participate in e CU University admission process 2023.
Course | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fee |
PhD |
Eligibility: UG and PG degree in relevant stream with 55% marks Selection Process: CU-PhD test/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET / GPAT+ interview |
INR 486,923 |
Application Process 2023
Chandigarh University admission is based on the merit of the candidates in the entrance examination. The admission fees are to be paid according to the Chandigarh University fee structure. The admission takes place by filling up the Chandigarh University application form 2023 in online mode and offline mode as well.
Below are important pointers to note in the Chandigarh University admission process.
Steps to Apply for Chandigarh University Admission
The Chandigarh University admission procedure for online and offline modes is given below. Applicants must ensure to meet the Chandigarh University admission criteria before applying for any course.
Online Mode
Offline Mode
Chandigarh University cutoff 2023 will be released soon. A minimum CUCHD cutoff of 9000 to 11000th rank may be essential in the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management program for 2023 admissions for the general category students. Chandigarh University offers various UG, PG, and doctoral programs. Chandigarh University admissions 2023 are ongoing through CUCET for various courses. CUCET 2023, phase 2 will begin from June 2023 onwards.
Chandigarh University Latest Updates
The accepted exams are CUCET Chandigarh University, NCHMCT JEE, CUET, etc. Students must meet the cutoff criteria and secure good marks in the accepted exams for seeking Chandigarh University admission. The Chandigarh University cutoff details of B. Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management based on NCHMCT JEE for the years 2019 to 2023 are displayed below.
Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
Chandigarh University offers a B.Sc course. The expected Chandigarh University cut off is based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2023. The general category students require a minimum Chandigarh University cutoff of 9000-11000th rank is required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Below is the expected CUCHD cutoff 2023 for B. Sc based on the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam for the general category students.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 9000 | 11000 |
Cutoff 2022
The Chandigarh University cutoff 2022 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2022 for the general category is displayed below. A minimum Chandigarh University cutoff of 10382nd rank is required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 10201 | 10382 |
Cutoff 2021
Displayed below is the Chandigarh University cutoff 2021 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2021 for the general category students. A minimum Chandigarh University cut off of 11198th rank was required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 11462 | 11198 |
Cutoff 2019
Tabulated below is the Chandigarh University cutoff 2019 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2019 for the general category students. A minimum CUCHD cutoff of 24270th rank was required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 16931 | 24270 |
Entrance Exams Accepted by Chandigarh University
The following list displays the entrance exams accepted by Chandigarh University.
Chandigarh University placement drive has the reputation of placing most of the students in reputed companies. More than 900 companies visited and recruited 9500+ students during the CUCHD placement drive of 2022. The Chandigarh University highest package offered during 2022 placements is INR 1.7 Crore per annum. The Chandigarh University placement 2023 is ongoing, and the final statistics will be available once the drive is concluded. However, more than 6100 students have been placed until now.
Department of Career Planning and Development (DCPD), the Chandigarh University placement cell, is entirely committed to providing the best placement opportunities for students. Amazon, Microsoft, SAP Labs, Google, VMWare, HP, Deloitte, Cognizant, Sapient, Hitachi, Practo Technologies, Flipkart, Gwynniebee India, and Zomato are some of Chandigarh University top recruiters.
Placement Highlights
Chandigarh University has successfully emerged as a placement hub for attracting top-notch multinationals. During the placement season 2022, Chandigarh University highest package (national) was INR 54.75 LPA, and the highest internship stipend stood at INR 1 Lakh per month. The Chandigarh University average package is yet to be released by the university. Some of the prominent CU placement highlights for 2022 are listed below.
Highest Salary Package Offered (International) | INR 1.7 CPA |
Highest Salary Package Offered (National) | INR 54.75 LPA |
Highest Stipend Offered | INR 1.0 Lakh per Month |
Number of Students Placed | 9500+ |
Number of Companies Visited | 900+ |
Top Recruiters
Companies from various domains and countries participate in the CUCHD placement drive. Some of the top recruiters of Chandigarh University placement drives are given in the table below.
Amazon | Microsoft | SAP Labs |
VMWare | Deloitte | |
Cognizant | Sapient | Hitachi |
Placement Statistics
At Chandigarh University, campus placements have advanced significantly. The pay packages for management and hospitality have also increased to INR 28 LPA and INR 18 LPA, respectively. Some of the placement statistics, like the highest package Chandigarh University salary trend, year-wise number of students, number of recruiters, package-wise number of students placed, etc., are given below.
Salary Trend
The Chandigarh University highest package offered has constantly been rising over the last few years. The highest package in 2022 has increased more than 200% compared to 2021's highest package. Chandigarh University average package is yet to be released by the university. Chandigarh University salary trend (highest package) over the last 9 years (2014- 2022) is given in the table below.
Batch | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
2022 | 1.7 Cr |
2021 | 52.11 LPA |
2020 | 36 LPA |
2019 | 35 LPA |
2018 | 31.77 LPA |
2017 | 31.77 LPA |
2016 | 22.5 LPA |
2015 | 23.65 LPA |
2014 | 24 LPA |
Year-wise Students Placed
The number of students placed has been increasing every year. Around 9500 students have been placed during 2022 placements, and the university has already placed more than 6150 students in 2023 placements. The year-wise number of students placed during Chandigarh University placements from 2014 to 2023 is given in the table below.
Batch | Number of Students Placed |
2023 | 6154 (In progress) |
2022 | 9500 |
2021 | 7500 |
2020 | 7412 |
2019 | 6617 |
2018 | 6314 |
2017 | 5134 |
2016 | 4690 |
2015 | 4690 |
2014 | 2410 |
Year-wise Companies Visited
The number of companies participating in CUCHD placements has reached 900 during 2022 placements. Around 150 companies have already participated in the 2023 placements. The year-wise number of companies participating in the Chandigarh University placement drive from 2014 to 2023 is given in the table below.
Batch | Number of Companies Visited |
2023 | 150 (In progress) |
2022 | 900 |
2021 | 757 |
2020 | 691 |
2019 | 627 |
2018 | 627 |
2017 | 492 |
2016 | 425 |
2015 | 425 |
2014 | 282 |
CUCHD placements for 2021-22 included big names like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, SAP Labs, Samsung, and L&T for the engineering stream. Chandigarh University MCA placements and other computer and IT branches have lured top placement offers. The course-wise Chandigarh University placement statistics are given below.
Engineering Placements (2021-22)
Chandigarh University CSE placements bagged the highest package offered, INR 1.7 Cr. IT giants like Microsoft, IBM, SAP Labs, and Hewlett Packard visited CU and recruited more than 2030 Engineering students.
The below table displays the data on students' placement from various engineering branches.
Engineering Branch | Total Companies | Number of Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Computer Science and IT | 122 | 2030 | 1.7 Cr |
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, and Automobile Engineering | 115 | 530 | 9 LPA |
Civil Engineering, Petroleum, and Chemical Engineering | 35 | 178 | 15 LPA |
Electrical and Electronics & Communication Engineering | 37 | 628 | 10 LPA |
MBA Placements (2020-21)
Multinational companies like Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Deloitte, E&Y, Danone Foods, KPMG, Bank of America, etc., have recruited management students from Chandigarh University.
The table below shows the data for Chandigarh University MBA placements in 2021.
Course | Total Companies | Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
MBA | 200+ | 475 | 28 LPA |
Hotel Management and Airline-Tourism Placements
Various prominent five-star hotel chains, top airlines & travel management companies like The Oberoi Group, The Grand, JW Marriott, Radisson, ITC Group of Hotels, Hotel Taj, Indigo, Vistara, Spice Jet, and Cox & King etc., hired Hotel Management students during Chandigarh University placement.
Walt Disney recruited Chandigarh University students for the fifth consecutive time. Some of the CUCHD placement highlights of Hotel Management and Airline-Tourism are given below.
Course | Total Companies | Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Hotel Management and Airlines-Tourism | 106+ | 294 | 18 LPA |
Pharma Sciences Placements (2020-21)
During 2020-21 placements, 27 reputed pharmaceutical companies like GSK Smith Kline, Cipla, Health Biotech, etc., recruited 159 students. The table below shows the data of Chandigarh University Pharma Science placements.
Course | Total Companies | Students Selected | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Pharma Sciences | 27 | 159 | 4.38 LPA |
Physics Placements (2021-22)
More than 40 companies like Wipro, Zomato, Barc Bombay, Zifo RnD Solutions, Jiva Sciences, Automark Industries India Pvt. Ltd., Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd., etc. participated in the Chandigarh University placement drive of 2022. Mohawk College of Canada offered the highest package INR 36 LPA.
Some of the key Chandigarh University placement highlights of the Department of Physics are given in the table below.
Course | Total Companies | Highest Salary Package Offered (International) | Highest Salary Package Offered (National) |
Physics | 40+ | 36 LPA | 15 LPA |
Job Roles Offered
The highest number of companies, 200+, offered Software Engineer/ SDE job roles during the Chandigarh University placement of 2022. The job role-wise number of companies during 2022 placements are given below.
Job Roles/ Profile | Number of Companies |
Software Engineering/ SDE | 200+ |
Developer | 70+ |
Associate Role | 50+ |
GET/ PGET | 50+ |
Data Scientist/ Data Engineer | 30+ |
Full Stack Developer/ UI/UX/ Design | 20+ |
Cyber Security/ Information Security | 20+ |
BDEs | 20+ |
Tech Support Roles | 20+ |
Others | 150+ |
Salary Package-wise Companies
Top FinTech companies hired from CU with starting salaries over INR 50+ LPA in 2022-23. The salary package-wise number of companies for batch 2023 (as of 28th September 2022) is listed below.
Salary Package Per Year | Number of Companies |
50 Lakhs and above | 2 |
45 Lakhs and above | 2 |
40 Lakhs and above | 4 |
35 Lakhs and above | 6 |
30 Lakhs and above | 9 |
25 Lakhs and above | 10+ |
20 Lakhs and above | 25+ |
15 Lakhs and above | 30+ |
10 to 15 Lakhs and above | 60+ |
7 to 10 Lakhs and above | 100+ |
5 to 6 Lakhs and above | 120+ |
Other Recruiters
More than 900 companies have participated in the Chandigarh University placement drive of 2022. Some of the leading recruiters of Chandigarh University are given below.
Schwing Stetter | Flipkart | HP |
Dell | Park Ascent Hotel | Directi |
VM Ware | Deloitte | Sapient |
Hitachi | Practo | Gb |
Zomato | Tafe | John Deere |
Schindler | Deepak Nitrite Limited | Newgen |
ITC Infotech | Claridges | HCL Comnet |
L and T Infotech | Dusit Devarana Hotels and Resorts | Khanna |
Sufi | Godrej | Hotel Surya |
S and P Capital IQ | Royal Orchid Hotels | InterContinental Hotels Group |
The Oberoi | Headstrong | Radisson Blu |
The Grand | Oracle Financial Services | Emerson Network Power |
Everest | Mahindra Satyam | Pyramid Consulting |
Weexcel | Fun Dreamz | Allengers |
Pingaksho Technologies | Motorola Solutions | Motorola Mobiles |
N Frame | Just Dial | Apollo Hospitals |
Genpact | The Muthoot Group | Petro IT |
Safal Ek | Reliance | Extra Marks |
Zee News Ltd. | Sayaji | Essae |
JSW | BNB | Clearpath Technologies |
Intel Gain Technologies | Unit Nexus | Schlumberger |
Verizon | One Infonet Technologies | Dana Spicer |
Mahindra | Indiamart.com | Clicklabs |
India Invest | I Gate | IndusInd Bank |
FMC Technologies | NIIT Technologies | Jaypee Hotels |
ICICI Securities | The Pride Hotel | Conjoin IX |
Bajaj Allianz | Tata AIG Insurance | Jaro Education |
Mathodex Systems Limited | Fast Booking | Karma Infotech |
Company-wise Students Recruited
Cognizant recruited around 1016 students, the highest number to date. Cognizant is followed by Wipro Limited, 678 students, and Accenture, 389 students. The company-wise number of students recruited during Chandigarh University placement is given below.
Name of the Company | Number of Students Recruited |
Cognizant | 1016 |
Wipro Limited | 678 |
Accenture | 389 |
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd./ Altran | 370 |
DXC Technology India Pvt. Ltd. | 177 |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 162 |
L and T Technology Services Ltd. | 105 |
Deloitte | 103 |
Microsoft | 25 |
Amazon | 13 |
Placement Cell
Chandigarh University has a placement cell, popularly known as the Department of Career Planning and Development, whose main aim is to train students and place them in reputed companies. The placement unit of Chandigarh University helps students from their first semester onward to strengthen their general and technical skills. The Chandigarh University placement cell organises numerous training sessions to hone students' IT, aptitude, and soft skills in addition to placement training sessions.
Along with placement training, the Chandigarh University placement cell offers training for students preparing for competitive tests, admission exams for higher education, government exams, bank exams, and civil service exams. Some of the important activities of the Department of Career Planning and Development are given below.
Internship
Along with final-year campus placements, Chandigarh University also organises internship drives. The internships that Chandigarh University offers are often paid positions. The internship duration can be anywhere between one month and six months. The CUCHD highest stipend offered during the latest internship drive is INR 1 Lakh per month. There has been a 24% increase in students bagging multiple job offers, and the average stipend is INR 38,427 per month.
Volunteer Internships
The Office of International Relations Internship Program offers volunteer opportunities for its students. Volunteer interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis, and all-volunteer internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern's volunteer duties generally include program coordination, social media, alumni network, follow-ups, documentation, research, editing, and writing. The volunteer internships are unpaid.
Placement Process
The step-by-step process of conducting the annual CUCHD placement drive is described below.
Chandigarh University offers a wide range of merit and need-based scholarships to students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For the same, CU has allocated INR 60 crore for the academic year 2022-23. Additionally, there are a number of scholarships available for reserved category students, wards of defence personnel and early bird admission scholarships along with teaching assistantship in the form of stipend offered at CU.
Scholarship Types
Details for all these scholarships are as follows:
1. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2022-2023: The details for scholarships offered on the basis of CUCET are as follows:
Scores in CUCET |
CUCET Phase 1: Percentage of Waiver |
CUCET Phase 2: Percentage of Waiver |
---|---|---|
90.01 - 100 |
100% |
100% |
80 - 90 marks |
50% |
40% |
70 - 79.99 |
40% |
30% |
60 - 69.99 |
30% |
20% |
50 - 59.99 |
25% |
15% |
40 - 49.99 |
15% |
10% |
30 - 39.99 |
Eligible |
Eligible |
2. Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST
This financial assistance (offered via UGC) is offered to 1,000 SC/ST candidates who are pursuing postgraduate courses in professional* subjects via the National Scholarship Portal.
NOTE: MA, MSc, MCom, MSW and Mass Communication & Journalism courses are not accepted as professional courses.
3. Pre-Earned Credit Program Scholarship: In 2021, the university introduced this scheme to provide up-to 50% scholarship on the academic % as per following criteria after appearing in Coding Boot Camp certification test:
Test Score |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
95 to 100 |
50% |
90 to 94 |
40% |
80 to 89 |
30% |
70 to 79 |
20% |
60 to 69 |
10% |
Test Score |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
95 to 100 |
25% |
90 to 94 |
20% |
80 to 89 |
15% |
70 to 79 |
10% |
60 to 69 |
5% |
4. Merit Scholarship Schemes for the Academic Session 2022-2023: Students at CU can also avail merit scholarships on the basis of their scores in the national level entrance exams or last qualifying exam. The details for all these scholarships are as follows:
All India Rank (AIR) |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
Upto 25000 |
100% |
25001 to 50000 |
75% |
50001 to 75000 |
50% |
75001 to 100000 |
20% |
100001 to 125000 |
10% |
Category of Student |
Ranks & % marks |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|---|
CAT |
More than equal to 80% |
50% |
75 - 79.99% |
25% |
|
70 - 74.99% |
10% |
|
MAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT |
More than equal to 90% |
25% |
85 - 89.99% |
20% |
NOTE: Industry collaborated courses referred at the PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.
Class 12 Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
More than equal to 90% |
50% |
85 - 89.99% |
20% |
80 - 84.99% |
10% |
Diploma Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
= >90% |
50% |
85-89.99% |
20% |
80-84.99% |
10% |
5. Scholarship Scheme for PG Courses (based on UG scores): Maximum 10% of total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.
Graduation Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
= >90% |
50% |
80 - 89.99% |
30% |
75 - 79.99% |
20% |
70 - 74.99% |
10% |
NOTE: Industry Collaborated courses referred at PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.
6. NATA/ JEE (Main)-Based Scholarships for BArch students
The university has also introduced a scholarship scheme i.e. Architecture Scholarships on the basis of NATA/ JEE Main Score for the students admitted during the academic session 2022-23. The details for this scholarship are as follows:
NATA/ JEE (Main) Score |
% of Scholarship (on academic fee) |
---|---|
NATA score More than 150 |
40% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to more than 90 |
|
NATA score from 120.1 - 150 |
30% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to or more than 85 but less than 90 |
|
NATA score from 100 - 120 |
20% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to more than 80 but less than 85 |
|
NATA score from 90-99.99 |
10% |
7. Teaching Assistant Stipend: Chandigarh University also offers an assistantship option for MSc and ME students. They get INR 5,000 and INR 8,000 per month, respectively, for a maximum of 10 months per year.
8. CGPA-Based Scholarships: 10% scholarships of the total are also given to the students who have attained 9.0 or above CGPA provided that the student is not availing any other scholarship.
9. Scholarship Scheme for wards of defence personnel: 5% seats in all courses of Chandigarh University are reserved for the wards and spouses of defence martyrs and their immediate dependent members. Additionally, defence officers in service who want to take up any course at CU with a study leave are offered 20% waiver on the semester fee. Concession details are as follows:
Concession % (yearly fee) |
Scholarship Criteria |
---|---|
15% |
- War widows | Wards of war causalities - War injured and released defence personnel | Spouse and their wards - War disabled defence personnel | Getting super-annuated | spouse and their wards |
10% |
Wards/ Spouse of serving and retired defence personnel |
10% |
Wards/ Spouse of paramilitary forces personnel |
10. CU Sports Policy for the academic year 2022-2023: Chandigarh University also offers sports scholarships to students after conducting the trial rounds for them. Check all the details here: CU Sports Policy 2022
11. Scholarship for Family Members of CU staff (2022-2023): The wards/spouses and real brother/ sisters of CU staff (with at least one year of regular service at CU) are offered 50% concession in academic fees. It will continue till the staff member is working with Chandigarh University.
12. Early Bird Scholarship for PG students (2022-2023): Students seeking admission to Master of Engineering Programs can avail early-bird scholarships as per the following conditions:
13. Scholarship for students who’ve participated in National Children Science Congress: Top 10 award winners of NCSC (every year) are awarded a 100% fee waiver if they take admission to any UG course at Chandigarh University. Additionally, all UG aspirants who have participated in NCSC are given a 10% fee waiver by Chandigarh University.
14. Other fee concessions: Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, old students of CU, single girl child, CU teachers’ ward, orphan students and alumni of CU are also awarded scholarships. Check details here: Other Concessions at CU
NOTE: All eligible students can avail one scholarship at one time. In case of branch change, scholarship will be discontinued.
Conditions for Continuation Merit-based scholarships
For renewal of scholarships at Chandigarh University, it is mandatory that the students admitted under all the above schemes shall have to maintain a minimum of 7.5 CGPA in regular semester exam in first chance without any semester drop/ failing which the concession shall be discontinued.
DISCLAIMER: The scholarship stats mentioned in the above page are obtained from the official website and are subject to change.
Chandigarh University's vision is to be recognized globally as a Centre of Excellence for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. A few Chandigarh University highlights, such as its year of establishment, accreditation recognition, etc., are given below.
Year of Establishment | 2012 |
University Status Granted | 2019 |
Accreditations | A+ Grade by NAAC |
Recognition | UUGC, AICTE, NIRF, NATS |
Foreign Universities Partnership | 60+ |
Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma, PG Diploma |
No. of Programs Offered | 200+ |
Infrastructure Facilities | Labs, Library, Hostel, WiFi facility, |
Location | Mohali, Punjab |
Courses | Total tuition Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(55 Courses) |
INR 4.71 L - 57.98 L (for 3-5 years) |
10+2 : 50-70 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
M.E./M.Tech(44 Courses) |
INR 2.04 L - 14.55 L (for 2-5 years) |
10+2 : 50-70 % Graduation : 55-65 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityGATE+2 more |
B.Sc.(34 Courses) |
INR 2.04 L - 5.79 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 45-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+2 more |
MBA/PGDM(16 Courses) |
INR 4 L - 6.56 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 45-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Sc.(22 Courses) |
INR 1.24 L - 13.24 L (for 1 year-2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BBA(19 Courses) |
INR 3.66 L - 5.88 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
MCA(6 Courses) |
INR 2.62 L - 2.96 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50-60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A.(5 Courses) |
INR 2.13 L - 4.05 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.A.(7 Courses) |
INR 1.2 L - 2.36 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BCA(4 Courses) |
INR 3.36 L - 4.11 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50-55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
B.Com(8 Courses) |
INR 3.66 L - 5.55 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityCBSE 12th+1 more |
LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 3.57 L (for 3 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A. LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 8.7 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Pharma(2 Courses) |
INR 7.23 L - 9.64 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
Ph.D.(27 Courses) |
INR 2.4 L - 6.39 L (for 3-5 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :UGC NETGPAT+3 more |
Pharm.D(1 Courses) |
INR 14.46 L (for 6 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
LL.M.(1 Courses) |
INR 1.23 L (for 1 year) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.P.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.56 L (for 2 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BPT(2 Courses) |
INR 5.4 L - 6.08 L (for 54 months) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Arch(1 Courses) |
INR 10.5 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :JEE MainNATA |
M.Pharma(4 Courses) |
INR 2.66 L - 3.16 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh UniversityGPAT |
BFA(1 Courses) |
INR 4 L (for 4 years) |
Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.A. B.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 3.44 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BMLT(2 Courses) |
INR 3.72 L - 4.96 L (for 3 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
BBA LL.B.(1 Courses) |
INR 8.1 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Des(3 Courses) |
INR 6.92 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CBSE 12thCUCET Chandigarh University |
BOPTM(2 Courses) |
INR 3.39 L - 4.52 L (for 3-4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Sc.B.Ed.(1 Courses) |
INR 3.44 L (for 4 years) |
10+2 : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Com(1 Courses) |
INR 1.48 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
PG Diploma(1 Courses) |
INR 48 K (for 1 year) |
Graduation : 50 % |
MPT(2 Courses) |
INR 2.24 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
B.Com LL.B(1 Courses) |
INR 8.1 L (for 5 years) |
10+2 : 60 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Optom.(1 Courses) |
INR 1.8 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 55 % |
M.Arch(1 Courses) |
INR 2.22 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % Exams :CUCET Chandigarh University |
M.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.42 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % |
M.P.Ed(1 Courses) |
INR 1.42 L (for 2 years) |
Graduation : 50 % |
GNM(1 Courses) |
- |
10+2 : 40 % Exams :CUET |
B.Sc. (Post Basic)(1 Courses) |
- |
Exams :CBSE 12thPSEB 12th |
Certificate(3 Courses) |
INR 49.4 K - 98.79 K (for 3-9 months) |
Exams :CBSE 12th |
Chandigarh University admission 2023 into Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses is open for the academic year 2023. CUCHD admission to all UG and PG courses is based on the CUCET entrance test conducted by the university. The CUCET exam is conducted in two phases. CUCET Phase I is held from December 2022 to May 2023. The CUCET Phase II is held from June 2023 to the end of the admission year.
CU PhD Exam 2023 [Chandigarh University PhD] will be held on 09 July 2023 for the July 2023 intake. The last date to apply online for CU PhD is 15 June 2023 till 4:30 pm (Thursday). CU PhD results will be announced on 21 July 2023 (Friday). CUCET [Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test] is an entrance cum scholarship exam for all programmes including BE, LL.B, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, etc.
Chandigarh University offers 17 UG and 11 PG courses. These courses include a range of subjects, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Management, Arts, Architecture, and more. CU University also accepts national-level entrance exams like CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / JEE Main / NATA / UGC NET / CSIR NET / GPAT.
Interested applicants can apply by filling out the Chandigarh University application form on the university website. Applicants who have secured a valid score in CUCET 2023 can also avail of the merit-based scholarships. The merit list will be issued on the official portal of Chandigarh University Mohali. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University admission criteria, specialisations, important dates and seat intakes.
Admission: Important Dates 2023
The table below provides all the important events relating to the Chandigarh University Mohali process. The dates are specific to the Chandigarh University admission year 2023. Note that some of the dates are tentative.
Event | Date |
CUCET 2023 Application Last Date | March 30, 2023 |
CUCET Phase 1 Registration | December 2022 - May 2023 |
Chandigarh University Admission - CUCET II | 01 June 2023- 30 Oct 2023 (Tentative) |
CU PhD Registration 2023 Ends (July Intake) | June 15, 2023 (Thursday till 4:30 pm) |
CUCET I Result | June 2023 |
CU PhD Exam 2023 (July Intake) | July 09, 2023 |
CU PhD Exam Result #adimission_year | July 21, 2023(Friday) |
Chandigarh University Interview for PhD | July 27-28, 2023(Thursday- Friday) |
Chandigarh University Admission Notification for PhD | August 10, 2023(Thursday) |
CUCET II Result | December 2023 |
UG Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission offers UG courses in multiple disciplines. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University admission criteria to UG courses, which includes Chandigarh University eligibility and selection process. The total average fees are also given. However, fees may vary on the specialisation chosen by the student.
Courses | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fee |
BE |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with PCM/PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/JEE Main + Interview |
INR 8,94,040 |
B.Tech |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with PCM/PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/JEE Main + Interview |
INR 7,15,833 |
BA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with 50% to 55% marks. Selection Process: CUCET+ Interview |
INR 3,54,143 |
B.Sc |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in science with 50% aggregate Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,23,729 |
BBA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in Commerce or other relevant streams with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 4,35,000 |
BCA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with computer science and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,80,000 |
B.Arch |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCM and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/NATA + Interview |
INR 10,50,000 |
B.Com |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 4,23,500 |
B.Pharm |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in Science an 50% aggregate. Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 9,64,000 |
LLB |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce/arts with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 3,57,000 |
B.Com LL.B |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in commerce with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
- |
BPT |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCB and 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 549,000 |
B.Opt |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in PCB and 50% marks or Diploma in Optometry Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 395,500 |
BFA |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 in arts with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 400,000 |
B.Ed |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 284,000 |
B.P.Ed |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview + Participation in any Inter-College/Inter-Zonal/District sports recognised by AIU/IOA/GOI |
INR 134,000 |
B.Des |
Eligibility: Class 10+2 with 50% marks or Diploma in Engineering with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 6,92,000 |
PG Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission offers PG courses in multiple disciplines. Below is more information on the Chandigarh University selection process, eligibility criteria, and average fee details. Note that the fee may vary on the specialisation chosen by the student.
Courses | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fees |
M.Sc |
Eligibility: B.Sc with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 1,76,059 |
MCA |
Eligibility: BCA with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 290,667 |
MBA |
Eligibility: BBA or Graduation in any stream with 50% marks Selection Process: CUCET/CAT/XAT/CMAT + Interview |
INR 528,833 |
ME |
Eligibility: BE/ B.Tech with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET/ JEE Main + Interview |
INR 415,778 |
MA |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 176,800 |
LLM |
Eligibility: LLB with 50 aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 123,000 |
M.Arch |
Eligibility: B.Arch with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 222,000 |
M.Com |
Eligibility: B.Com with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 148,000 |
M.Pharm |
Eligibility: B.Pharm from a recognised University Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 294,500 |
MPT |
Eligibility: BPT with 50% aggregate marks Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
INR 2,24,000 |
M.Lib.I.Sc |
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream Selection Process: CUCET + Interview |
- |
PhD Admission 2023
Chandigarh University admission is provided for PhD in various specialisations. The table below provides the Chandigarh University selection process, eligibility criteria and average fee details for the PhD course. Students must ensure to meet all the criteria to participate in e CU University admission process 2023.
Course | Eligibility & Selection | Total Avg. Fee |
PhD |
Eligibility: UG and PG degree in relevant stream with 55% marks Selection Process: CU-PhD test/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET / GPAT+ interview |
INR 486,923 |
Application Process 2023
Chandigarh University admission is based on the merit of the candidates in the entrance examination. The admission fees are to be paid according to the Chandigarh University fee structure. The admission takes place by filling up the Chandigarh University application form 2023 in online mode and offline mode as well.
Below are important pointers to note in the Chandigarh University admission process.
Steps to Apply for Chandigarh University Admission
The Chandigarh University admission procedure for online and offline modes is given below. Applicants must ensure to meet the Chandigarh University admission criteria before applying for any course.
Online Mode
Offline Mode
Chandigarh University cutoff 2023 will be released soon. A minimum CUCHD cutoff of 9000 to 11000th rank may be essential in the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management program for 2023 admissions for the general category students. Chandigarh University offers various UG, PG, and doctoral programs. Chandigarh University admissions 2023 are ongoing through CUCET for various courses. CUCET 2023, phase 2 will begin from June 2023 onwards.
Chandigarh University Latest Updates
The accepted exams are CUCET Chandigarh University, NCHMCT JEE, CUET, etc. Students must meet the cutoff criteria and secure good marks in the accepted exams for seeking Chandigarh University admission. The Chandigarh University cutoff details of B. Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management based on NCHMCT JEE for the years 2019 to 2023 are displayed below.
Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
Chandigarh University offers a B.Sc course. The expected Chandigarh University cut off is based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2023. The general category students require a minimum Chandigarh University cutoff of 9000-11000th rank is required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Below is the expected CUCHD cutoff 2023 for B. Sc based on the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam for the general category students.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 9000 | 11000 |
Cutoff 2022
The Chandigarh University cutoff 2022 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2022 for the general category is displayed below. A minimum Chandigarh University cutoff of 10382nd rank is required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 10201 | 10382 |
Cutoff 2021
Displayed below is the Chandigarh University cutoff 2021 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2021 for the general category students. A minimum Chandigarh University cut off of 11198th rank was required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 11462 | 11198 |
Cutoff 2019
Tabulated below is the Chandigarh University cutoff 2019 for the B. Sc program based on NCHMCT JEE for the academic year 2019 for the general category students. A minimum CUCHD cutoff of 24270th rank was required for B.Sc in Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
General | 16931 | 24270 |
Entrance Exams Accepted by Chandigarh University
The following list displays the entrance exams accepted by Chandigarh University.
Chandigarh University placement drive has the reputation of placing most of the students in reputed companies. More than 900 companies visited and recruited 9500+ students during the CUCHD placement drive of 2022. The Chandigarh University highest package offered during 2022 placements is INR 1.7 Crore per annum. The Chandigarh University placement 2023 is ongoing, and the final statistics will be available once the drive is concluded. However, more than 6100 students have been placed until now.
Department of Career Planning and Development (DCPD), the Chandigarh University placement cell, is entirely committed to providing the best placement opportunities for students. Amazon, Microsoft, SAP Labs, Google, VMWare, HP, Deloitte, Cognizant, Sapient, Hitachi, Practo Technologies, Flipkart, Gwynniebee India, and Zomato are some of Chandigarh University top recruiters.
Placement Highlights
Chandigarh University has successfully emerged as a placement hub for attracting top-notch multinationals. During the placement season 2022, Chandigarh University highest package (national) was INR 54.75 LPA, and the highest internship stipend stood at INR 1 Lakh per month. The Chandigarh University average package is yet to be released by the university. Some of the prominent CU placement highlights for 2022 are listed below.
Highest Salary Package Offered (International) | INR 1.7 CPA |
Highest Salary Package Offered (National) | INR 54.75 LPA |
Highest Stipend Offered | INR 1.0 Lakh per Month |
Number of Students Placed | 9500+ |
Number of Companies Visited | 900+ |
Top Recruiters
Companies from various domains and countries participate in the CUCHD placement drive. Some of the top recruiters of Chandigarh University placement drives are given in the table below.
Amazon | Microsoft | SAP Labs |
VMWare | Deloitte | |
Cognizant | Sapient | Hitachi |
Placement Statistics
At Chandigarh University, campus placements have advanced significantly. The pay packages for management and hospitality have also increased to INR 28 LPA and INR 18 LPA, respectively. Some of the placement statistics, like the highest package Chandigarh University salary trend, year-wise number of students, number of recruiters, package-wise number of students placed, etc., are given below.
Salary Trend
The Chandigarh University highest package offered has constantly been rising over the last few years. The highest package in 2022 has increased more than 200% compared to 2021's highest package. Chandigarh University average package is yet to be released by the university. Chandigarh University salary trend (highest package) over the last 9 years (2014- 2022) is given in the table below.
Batch | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
2022 | 1.7 Cr |
2021 | 52.11 LPA |
2020 | 36 LPA |
2019 | 35 LPA |
2018 | 31.77 LPA |
2017 | 31.77 LPA |
2016 | 22.5 LPA |
2015 | 23.65 LPA |
2014 | 24 LPA |
Year-wise Students Placed
The number of students placed has been increasing every year. Around 9500 students have been placed during 2022 placements, and the university has already placed more than 6150 students in 2023 placements. The year-wise number of students placed during Chandigarh University placements from 2014 to 2023 is given in the table below.
Batch | Number of Students Placed |
2023 | 6154 (In progress) |
2022 | 9500 |
2021 | 7500 |
2020 | 7412 |
2019 | 6617 |
2018 | 6314 |
2017 | 5134 |
2016 | 4690 |
2015 | 4690 |
2014 | 2410 |
Year-wise Companies Visited
The number of companies participating in CUCHD placements has reached 900 during 2022 placements. Around 150 companies have already participated in the 2023 placements. The year-wise number of companies participating in the Chandigarh University placement drive from 2014 to 2023 is given in the table below.
Batch | Number of Companies Visited |
2023 | 150 (In progress) |
2022 | 900 |
2021 | 757 |
2020 | 691 |
2019 | 627 |
2018 | 627 |
2017 | 492 |
2016 | 425 |
2015 | 425 |
2014 | 282 |
CUCHD placements for 2021-22 included big names like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, SAP Labs, Samsung, and L&T for the engineering stream. Chandigarh University MCA placements and other computer and IT branches have lured top placement offers. The course-wise Chandigarh University placement statistics are given below.
Engineering Placements (2021-22)
Chandigarh University CSE placements bagged the highest package offered, INR 1.7 Cr. IT giants like Microsoft, IBM, SAP Labs, and Hewlett Packard visited CU and recruited more than 2030 Engineering students.
The below table displays the data on students' placement from various engineering branches.
Engineering Branch | Total Companies | Number of Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Computer Science and IT | 122 | 2030 | 1.7 Cr |
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, and Automobile Engineering | 115 | 530 | 9 LPA |
Civil Engineering, Petroleum, and Chemical Engineering | 35 | 178 | 15 LPA |
Electrical and Electronics & Communication Engineering | 37 | 628 | 10 LPA |
MBA Placements (2020-21)
Multinational companies like Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Deloitte, E&Y, Danone Foods, KPMG, Bank of America, etc., have recruited management students from Chandigarh University.
The table below shows the data for Chandigarh University MBA placements in 2021.
Course | Total Companies | Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
MBA | 200+ | 475 | 28 LPA |
Hotel Management and Airline-Tourism Placements
Various prominent five-star hotel chains, top airlines & travel management companies like The Oberoi Group, The Grand, JW Marriott, Radisson, ITC Group of Hotels, Hotel Taj, Indigo, Vistara, Spice Jet, and Cox & King etc., hired Hotel Management students during Chandigarh University placement.
Walt Disney recruited Chandigarh University students for the fifth consecutive time. Some of the CUCHD placement highlights of Hotel Management and Airline-Tourism are given below.
Course | Total Companies | Students Placed | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Hotel Management and Airlines-Tourism | 106+ | 294 | 18 LPA |
Pharma Sciences Placements (2020-21)
During 2020-21 placements, 27 reputed pharmaceutical companies like GSK Smith Kline, Cipla, Health Biotech, etc., recruited 159 students. The table below shows the data of Chandigarh University Pharma Science placements.
Course | Total Companies | Students Selected | Highest Salary Package Offered (in INR) |
Pharma Sciences | 27 | 159 | 4.38 LPA |
Physics Placements (2021-22)
More than 40 companies like Wipro, Zomato, Barc Bombay, Zifo RnD Solutions, Jiva Sciences, Automark Industries India Pvt. Ltd., Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd., etc. participated in the Chandigarh University placement drive of 2022. Mohawk College of Canada offered the highest package INR 36 LPA.
Some of the key Chandigarh University placement highlights of the Department of Physics are given in the table below.
Course | Total Companies | Highest Salary Package Offered (International) | Highest Salary Package Offered (National) |
Physics | 40+ | 36 LPA | 15 LPA |
Job Roles Offered
The highest number of companies, 200+, offered Software Engineer/ SDE job roles during the Chandigarh University placement of 2022. The job role-wise number of companies during 2022 placements are given below.
Job Roles/ Profile | Number of Companies |
Software Engineering/ SDE | 200+ |
Developer | 70+ |
Associate Role | 50+ |
GET/ PGET | 50+ |
Data Scientist/ Data Engineer | 30+ |
Full Stack Developer/ UI/UX/ Design | 20+ |
Cyber Security/ Information Security | 20+ |
BDEs | 20+ |
Tech Support Roles | 20+ |
Others | 150+ |
Salary Package-wise Companies
Top FinTech companies hired from CU with starting salaries over INR 50+ LPA in 2022-23. The salary package-wise number of companies for batch 2023 (as of 28th September 2022) is listed below.
Salary Package Per Year | Number of Companies |
50 Lakhs and above | 2 |
45 Lakhs and above | 2 |
40 Lakhs and above | 4 |
35 Lakhs and above | 6 |
30 Lakhs and above | 9 |
25 Lakhs and above | 10+ |
20 Lakhs and above | 25+ |
15 Lakhs and above | 30+ |
10 to 15 Lakhs and above | 60+ |
7 to 10 Lakhs and above | 100+ |
5 to 6 Lakhs and above | 120+ |
Other Recruiters
More than 900 companies have participated in the Chandigarh University placement drive of 2022. Some of the leading recruiters of Chandigarh University are given below.
Schwing Stetter | Flipkart | HP |
Dell | Park Ascent Hotel | Directi |
VM Ware | Deloitte | Sapient |
Hitachi | Practo | Gb |
Zomato | Tafe | John Deere |
Schindler | Deepak Nitrite Limited | Newgen |
ITC Infotech | Claridges | HCL Comnet |
L and T Infotech | Dusit Devarana Hotels and Resorts | Khanna |
Sufi | Godrej | Hotel Surya |
S and P Capital IQ | Royal Orchid Hotels | InterContinental Hotels Group |
The Oberoi | Headstrong | Radisson Blu |
The Grand | Oracle Financial Services | Emerson Network Power |
Everest | Mahindra Satyam | Pyramid Consulting |
Weexcel | Fun Dreamz | Allengers |
Pingaksho Technologies | Motorola Solutions | Motorola Mobiles |
N Frame | Just Dial | Apollo Hospitals |
Genpact | The Muthoot Group | Petro IT |
Safal Ek | Reliance | Extra Marks |
Zee News Ltd. | Sayaji | Essae |
JSW | BNB | Clearpath Technologies |
Intel Gain Technologies | Unit Nexus | Schlumberger |
Verizon | One Infonet Technologies | Dana Spicer |
Mahindra | Indiamart.com | Clicklabs |
India Invest | I Gate | IndusInd Bank |
FMC Technologies | NIIT Technologies | Jaypee Hotels |
ICICI Securities | The Pride Hotel | Conjoin IX |
Bajaj Allianz | Tata AIG Insurance | Jaro Education |
Mathodex Systems Limited | Fast Booking | Karma Infotech |
Company-wise Students Recruited
Cognizant recruited around 1016 students, the highest number to date. Cognizant is followed by Wipro Limited, 678 students, and Accenture, 389 students. The company-wise number of students recruited during Chandigarh University placement is given below.
Name of the Company | Number of Students Recruited |
Cognizant | 1016 |
Wipro Limited | 678 |
Accenture | 389 |
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd./ Altran | 370 |
DXC Technology India Pvt. Ltd. | 177 |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 162 |
L and T Technology Services Ltd. | 105 |
Deloitte | 103 |
Microsoft | 25 |
Amazon | 13 |
Placement Cell
Chandigarh University has a placement cell, popularly known as the Department of Career Planning and Development, whose main aim is to train students and place them in reputed companies. The placement unit of Chandigarh University helps students from their first semester onward to strengthen their general and technical skills. The Chandigarh University placement cell organises numerous training sessions to hone students' IT, aptitude, and soft skills in addition to placement training sessions.
Along with placement training, the Chandigarh University placement cell offers training for students preparing for competitive tests, admission exams for higher education, government exams, bank exams, and civil service exams. Some of the important activities of the Department of Career Planning and Development are given below.
Internship
Along with final-year campus placements, Chandigarh University also organises internship drives. The internships that Chandigarh University offers are often paid positions. The internship duration can be anywhere between one month and six months. The CUCHD highest stipend offered during the latest internship drive is INR 1 Lakh per month. There has been a 24% increase in students bagging multiple job offers, and the average stipend is INR 38,427 per month.
Volunteer Internships
The Office of International Relations Internship Program offers volunteer opportunities for its students. Volunteer interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis, and all-volunteer internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern's volunteer duties generally include program coordination, social media, alumni network, follow-ups, documentation, research, editing, and writing. The volunteer internships are unpaid.
Placement Process
The step-by-step process of conducting the annual CUCHD placement drive is described below.
Chandigarh University offers a wide range of merit and need-based scholarships to students of undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For the same, CU has allocated INR 60 crore for the academic year 2022-23. Additionally, there are a number of scholarships available for reserved category students, wards of defence personnel and early bird admission scholarships along with teaching assistantship in the form of stipend offered at CU.
Scholarship Types
Details for all these scholarships are as follows:
1. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2022-2023: The details for scholarships offered on the basis of CUCET are as follows:
Scores in CUCET |
CUCET Phase 1: Percentage of Waiver |
CUCET Phase 2: Percentage of Waiver |
---|---|---|
90.01 - 100 |
100% |
100% |
80 - 90 marks |
50% |
40% |
70 - 79.99 |
40% |
30% |
60 - 69.99 |
30% |
20% |
50 - 59.99 |
25% |
15% |
40 - 49.99 |
15% |
10% |
30 - 39.99 |
Eligible |
Eligible |
2. Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST
This financial assistance (offered via UGC) is offered to 1,000 SC/ST candidates who are pursuing postgraduate courses in professional* subjects via the National Scholarship Portal.
NOTE: MA, MSc, MCom, MSW and Mass Communication & Journalism courses are not accepted as professional courses.
3. Pre-Earned Credit Program Scholarship: In 2021, the university introduced this scheme to provide up-to 50% scholarship on the academic % as per following criteria after appearing in Coding Boot Camp certification test:
Test Score |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
95 to 100 |
50% |
90 to 94 |
40% |
80 to 89 |
30% |
70 to 79 |
20% |
60 to 69 |
10% |
Test Score |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
95 to 100 |
25% |
90 to 94 |
20% |
80 to 89 |
15% |
70 to 79 |
10% |
60 to 69 |
5% |
4. Merit Scholarship Schemes for the Academic Session 2022-2023: Students at CU can also avail merit scholarships on the basis of their scores in the national level entrance exams or last qualifying exam. The details for all these scholarships are as follows:
All India Rank (AIR) |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
Upto 25000 |
100% |
25001 to 50000 |
75% |
50001 to 75000 |
50% |
75001 to 100000 |
20% |
100001 to 125000 |
10% |
Category of Student |
Ranks & % marks |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|---|
CAT |
More than equal to 80% |
50% |
75 - 79.99% |
25% |
|
70 - 74.99% |
10% |
|
MAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT |
More than equal to 90% |
25% |
85 - 89.99% |
20% |
NOTE: Industry collaborated courses referred at the PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.
Class 12 Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
More than equal to 90% |
50% |
85 - 89.99% |
20% |
80 - 84.99% |
10% |
Diploma Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
= >90% |
50% |
85-89.99% |
20% |
80-84.99% |
10% |
5. Scholarship Scheme for PG Courses (based on UG scores): Maximum 10% of total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.
Graduation Scores |
% of Scholarship (On Sem fee) |
---|---|
= >90% |
50% |
80 - 89.99% |
30% |
75 - 79.99% |
20% |
70 - 74.99% |
10% |
NOTE: Industry Collaborated courses referred at PG level are not applicable for the above said scheme.
6. NATA/ JEE (Main)-Based Scholarships for BArch students
The university has also introduced a scholarship scheme i.e. Architecture Scholarships on the basis of NATA/ JEE Main Score for the students admitted during the academic session 2022-23. The details for this scholarship are as follows:
NATA/ JEE (Main) Score |
% of Scholarship (on academic fee) |
---|---|
NATA score More than 150 |
40% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to more than 90 |
|
NATA score from 120.1 - 150 |
30% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to or more than 85 but less than 90 |
|
NATA score from 100 - 120 |
20% |
JEE (Main) Paper II percentile equal to more than 80 but less than 85 |
|
NATA score from 90-99.99 |
10% |
7. Teaching Assistant Stipend: Chandigarh University also offers an assistantship option for MSc and ME students. They get INR 5,000 and INR 8,000 per month, respectively, for a maximum of 10 months per year.
8. CGPA-Based Scholarships: 10% scholarships of the total are also given to the students who have attained 9.0 or above CGPA provided that the student is not availing any other scholarship.
9. Scholarship Scheme for wards of defence personnel: 5% seats in all courses of Chandigarh University are reserved for the wards and spouses of defence martyrs and their immediate dependent members. Additionally, defence officers in service who want to take up any course at CU with a study leave are offered 20% waiver on the semester fee. Concession details are as follows:
Concession % (yearly fee) |
Scholarship Criteria |
---|---|
15% |
- War widows | Wards of war causalities - War injured and released defence personnel | Spouse and their wards - War disabled defence personnel | Getting super-annuated | spouse and their wards |
10% |
Wards/ Spouse of serving and retired defence personnel |
10% |
Wards/ Spouse of paramilitary forces personnel |
10. CU Sports Policy for the academic year 2022-2023: Chandigarh University also offers sports scholarships to students after conducting the trial rounds for them. Check all the details here: CU Sports Policy 2022
11. Scholarship for Family Members of CU staff (2022-2023): The wards/spouses and real brother/ sisters of CU staff (with at least one year of regular service at CU) are offered 50% concession in academic fees. It will continue till the staff member is working with Chandigarh University.
12. Early Bird Scholarship for PG students (2022-2023): Students seeking admission to Master of Engineering Programs can avail early-bird scholarships as per the following conditions:
13. Scholarship for students who’ve participated in National Children Science Congress: Top 10 award winners of NCSC (every year) are awarded a 100% fee waiver if they take admission to any UG course at Chandigarh University. Additionally, all UG aspirants who have participated in NCSC are given a 10% fee waiver by Chandigarh University.
14. Other fee concessions: Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, old students of CU, single girl child, CU teachers’ ward, orphan students and alumni of CU are also awarded scholarships. Check details here: Other Concessions at CU
NOTE: All eligible students can avail one scholarship at one time. In case of branch change, scholarship will be discontinued.
Conditions for Continuation Merit-based scholarships
For renewal of scholarships at Chandigarh University, it is mandatory that the students admitted under all the above schemes shall have to maintain a minimum of 7.5 CGPA in regular semester exam in first chance without any semester drop/ failing which the concession shall be discontinued.
DISCLAIMER: The scholarship stats mentioned in the above page are obtained from the official website and are subject to change.