Indian institute of technology, Delhi
India’s premier engineering & technology institute - NAAC A+, NIRF #2 (Engineering)
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NIRF #2 ENGINEERING 2026
NAAC A+ | 3.28 CGPA
NBA ACCREDITED
Institute Of Eminence - Awarded
90%
Placement Rate
170 LPA
Highest Package
200+
Courses Offered
1000+
Recruiters (2026)
About the University
Why Choose Chandigarh University?
Chandigarh University (CU), established on 10 July 2012, is a private university located in Gharuan village, Mohali, Punjab — approximately 10 km from Chandigarh. In just 12 years, CU has become India's youngest and fastest-rising private university to receive NAAC A+ accreditation, a feat no other state private university in Punjab has achieved in its first assessment cycle.
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and approved by AICTE, BCI, PCI, NBA, COA, NCTE, and ICAR among others, the university comprises 14+ institutes offering 200+ programs across Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture, Sciences, Commerce, and more. CU is the only private university in the tricity region to earn full NAAC A+ accreditation.
CU has forged over 515 global academic collaborations with universities across USA, UK, Canada, Europe and Asia. These enable student & faculty exchange, dual degrees, and joint research. Ranked #109 in QS Asia 2026 and #1 among India's private universities in QS Asia for 3 consecutive years, CU's global standing continues to rise sharply.
📋 Key Facts at a Glance
Established10 July 2012
TypePrivate University (State Act, Punjab)
LocationNH-5, Ludhiana Highway, Mohali, Punjab 140413
ChancellorSatnam Singh Sandhu (MP, Rajya Sabha)
Campus Area200 Acres (Mohali)
Total Students30,000+
Faculty3,000+ (incl. international faculty)
Admission ExamCUCET / JEE Main / CAT / NEET / GATE / CLAT
Application Fee₹1,000
Official Websitecuchd.in
NAAC Score3.28 CGPA (A+ Grade)
✅ Accreditations & Approvals
NAAC A+
UGC Approved
AICTE
NBA Accredited
BCI
PCI
COA
NCTE
ICAR
AIU Member
ABET Approved
QS I-GAUGE Diamond
NCHMCT
ACU / IAU
Rankings & Recognition
National & Global Rankings 2025
Chandigarh University has improved its rank every single year since 2019 — across NIRF, QS and The Week
NIRF 2025 · University
#19
Ministry of Education, India
Among all Govt + Private Universities
Was #20 in 2024, #27 in 2023
QS Asia 2026
#109
Quacquarelli Symonds · Asia
#1 Private University in India
3 consecutive years at #1
QS World 2026
#575
QS World University Rankings
16th in India · 2nd among Private
Was 701–710 band previously
The Week · India
#1
Best Emerging University
3 consecutive years
Consistent Category Winner
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Change | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | University (Overall) | #19 | #20 | ↑ +1 | 61.27 |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall (All institutions) | #32 | #32 | — Same | — |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #31 | #32 | ↑ +1 | 60.46 |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #32 | #36 | ↑ +4 | 59.40 |
| NIRF 2025 | Pharmacy | #15 | #20 | ↑ +5 | — |
| NIRF 2025 | Architecture & Planning | #14 | #13 | ↓ -1 | — |
| QS Asia 2026 | Asia University | #109 | #109 | — Held | — |
| QS World 2026 | Global University | #575 | 701–710 band | ↑ Rose sharply | — |
| Outlook 2024 | Engineering (Private) | #14 | #15 | ↑ +1 | — |
| The Week | Best Emerging University | #1 | #1 | — 3rd straight year | — |
Placements 2025
10,000+ Placed · 1,300+ Companies
Highest domestic package ₹170 LPA · Highest international package ₹54.75 LPA · 90% placement rate
B.Tech CSE · Highest Package · 2025
₹170 LPA
Offered by Microsoft · Campus placement · CU Verified
Avg Package₹7.35L
Intl. Highest₹54.75L
Placed %92%
Recruiters (CSE)
800+
IT, Product, FinTech, Core · 2024–25
CSE Students Placed
4,200+
Batch 2025 · Google, Amazon, TCS, Wipro
Google
SWE · ₹40 LPA
Amazon
SDE · ₹44 LPA
Microsoft
SWE · ₹170 LPA
Infosys
ASE · ₹4.5 LPA
Wipro
Dev · ₹3.5 LPA
Accenture
Tech · ₹4.5 LPA
MBA · Highest Package · 2025
₹28 LPA
Deloitte Consulting · Campus placement · CU Verified
Avg Package₹8.4L
Median₹7.0L
Placed %88%
MBA Recruiters
320+
Finance, Consulting, FMCG, Tech
MBA Students Placed
1,800+
Batch 2025 · Deloitte, KPMG, PwC
Deloitte
Consultant · ₹28 LPA
KPMG
Analyst · ₹12 LPA
PwC India
Associate · ₹10 LPA
Zomato
BizDev · ₹9 LPA
Capgemini
Mgmt · ₹7 LPA
Cognizant
Analyst · ₹6.5 LPA
B.Tech ECE · Highest Package · 2025
₹42 LPA
Samsung R&D · Campus placement · CU Verified
Avg Package₹5.8L
Core Roles60%
Placed %85%
ECE Recruiters
240+
VLSI, Telecom, Defence, IT
ECE Students Placed
1,400+
Samsung, HCL, Qualcomm, BSNL
Samsung R&D
Engineer · ₹42 LPA
HCL Tech
Dev · ₹12 LPA
Qualcomm
VLSI · ₹18 LPA
Ericsson
Telecom · ₹8 LPA
TCS
IT · ₹3.5 LPA
Wipro
Dev · ₹3.5 LPA
LLB / LLM · Highest Package · 2025
₹18 LPA
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas · Campus placement
Avg Package₹6.5L
Judiciary22%
Placed %78%
Law Firms Hiring
90+
Top tier, boutique & in-house
Law Students Placed
680+
Batch 2025 · Litigation, Corp & IP
Cyril Amarchand
Associate · ₹18 LPA
Khaitan & Co
Associate · ₹14 LPA
AZB & Partners
Junior · ₹12 LPA
Lakshmikumaran
Advocate · ₹8 LPA
Punjab & Haryana HC
Judiciary
In-house Counsel
Legal · ₹7 LPA
B.Pharm / M.Pharm · Highest Package · 2025
₹14 LPA
Cipla Ltd. · Campus placement · CU Verified
Avg Package₹4.8L
NIRF Rank#15
Placed %82%
Pharma Recruiters
180+
Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Zydus, Sun
Pharma Students Placed
900+
Batch 2025 · R&D, QA, Sales roles
Cipla
R&D Scientist · ₹14 LPA
Dr. Reddy's
QA Analyst · ₹8 LPA
Zydus Cadila
Formulation · ₹6 LPA
Sun Pharma
Sales · ₹5 LPA
Biocon
Research · ₹6.5 LPA
Abbott
QC · ₹5.5 LPA
Placement % Trend
Students placed · 2020–2025
Package Distribution
% students per salary band
Top Hiring Sectors
Industry-wise breakdown 2025
🏢 Top Recruiters — Batch 2024–25
1,300+ Companies
🏅 Certification Partners & Industry Tie-ups Students earn industry-recognised certifications
IBM Labs
Cisco
Microsoft
Google Cloud
AWS Academy
Oracle
NASSCOM
NPTEL
Courses & Fee Structure
200+ Programs at Every Level
UG, PG and PhD across Engineering, Management, Law, Medical Sciences, Architecture and more
⚙️ B.E. / B.Tech Engineering
4 YearsCSE (General)₹5.97 – 9.5L total
CSE with AI / ML / Cloud₹10.5 – 14.84L total
ECE / Electrical / Mech₹5.97 – 8.5L total
Aerospace / Robotics₹9.0 – 12.8L total
Civil / Chemical / Food Tech₹5.97 – 7.5L total
Entrance Exams
JEE MainCUCETBoard Merit📊 MBA / Management
2 YearsMBA General₹3.84 – 5.04L total
MBA Business Analytics₹6.0 – 7.57L total
MBA Digital Marketing₹5.5 – 7.0L total
MBA Finance / HR / Ops₹3.84 – 5.5L total
BBA (3 Years)₹2.2 – 3.5L total
Entrance Exams
CATMATXATCUCET⚕️ Pharmacy & Health Sciences
2–6 YearsB.Pharm (4 Years)₹4.8 – 6.5L total
M.Pharm (2 Years)₹3.2 – 4.5L total
Pharm D (6 Years)₹8.5 – 10.0L total
BPT / B.Optom₹3.5 – 5.0L total
Entrance Exams
NEETCUCET⚖️ Law / Architecture / Sciences
3–5 YearsLLB (3 Years)₹3.0 – 4.2L total
BA LLB / BBA LLB (5 Yrs)₹5.5 – 8.0L total
B.Arch (5 Years)₹7.5 – 10.5L total
BCA / MCA / B.Sc / M.Sc₹1.35 – 4.8L total
Entrance Exams
CLATNATACUCETGATE📊 Fee Comparison — CU vs Competitors (B.Tech Average, ₹ Lakh)
Total 4-year program fee across popular private engineering universities in India
Campus & Facilities
200-Acre World-Class Campus
Modern infrastructure with 50+ buildings, 500+ labs, sports complex, on-campus hospital and 1 Gbps WiFi across the entire campus
🏛️ Main Academic Block
Main Academic Campus
50+ state-of-the-art buildings · Smart classrooms
🏊 Sports Complex
📚 Central Library
Campus Photo Gallery
Main Academic Block
Sports Complex
Central Library
Grand Auditorium
University Hospital
Research Labs
Food Court
Modern Gymnasium
Smart Lecture Hall
Open Air Plaza
Cricket Stadium
Hostel Blocks
Research Labs
500+ advanced labs with IBM, Cisco & Intel certified infrastructure. AI/ML, IoT, Robotics & Biotech centres.
500+ Labs
Central Library
5 lakh+ books, 15,000+ e-journals, JSTOR & Springer access. Air-conditioned 24×7 reading halls.
5 Lakh+ Books
Sports Complex
Olympic-size swimming pool, cricket stadium, football ground, basketball, badminton & 20+ other sports.
20+ Sports
University Hospital
On-campus 200-bed hospital with 24×7 emergency, OPD, dental, physiotherapy & pharmacy services.
24×7 Emergency
Grand Auditorium
5,000-seat air-conditioned auditorium hosting national tech fests, cultural events & convocations.
5,000 Seats
Fitness Centre
State-of-the-art gym, yoga hall, aerobics studio and wellness centre open 6 AM – 10 PM daily.
Full-Equipped Gym
Multi-Cuisine Food Court
20+ food outlets with North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Continental and fast food. Open 7 AM – 11 PM.
20+ Outlets
Smart Classrooms
800+ smart classrooms with interactive panels, high-speed internet, projectors and ergonomic seating.
800+ Classrooms
Hostel & Campus Life
Safe, Modern Student Living
Separate boys and girls hostels with AC/non-AC options, 24×7 security, WiFi and quality food
Boys Hostel Block
Single AC Room
Campus Cafeteria
🏢 Boys Hostels Multiple Blocks
AC & Non-AC rooms available
1 Gbps campus-wide WiFi
24×7 CCTV surveillance
In-house mess + canteen
Laundry facility available
Common room, TV & indoor games
🏢 Girls Hostels Separate Blocks
Fully air-conditioned rooms
Lady security guards 24×7
Separate secured access gate
Warden on every floor
Emergency helpline access
🛏️ Room Types Available
Single
AC · Attached bath
Double
Shared · Fan/AC
Triple
Budget · Non-AC
🍛 Food Quality Ratings
💰 Monthly Mess Fee
~₹3,000/mo
Annual Hostel Fee
₹50,000 – ₹60,000
Per year · All utilities + WiFi included
Admission Process 2025
How to Get Into Chandigarh University
Simple 5-step process with online application, CUCET entrance test and instant scholarship assessment
1
Register Online
Visit cucet.cuchd.in and fill the online registration form. Pay ₹1,000 application fee online. Available for UG, PG and PhD programs.
2
Appear for CUCET or Submit Scores
Appear for CUCET (CU's own test) OR submit valid JEE Main (BTech), NEET (Pharmacy/Medical), CAT/MAT/XAT (MBA), CLAT (Law), or NATA (B.Arch) scores.
3
Merit List & Scholarship Computation
CU releases merit list based on entrance score. Scholarship amount is auto-computed. Students notified via email and SMS within 7 days of test.
4
Counselling & Seat Allotment
Online or in-person counselling. Choose preferred branch and specialisation. Seat confirmed upon fee payment within stipulated deadline.
5
Document Verification & Reporting
Upload Class 10, 12 marksheets, photo, ID proof, category certificate (if applicable). Report to campus on allotted date to complete enrollment.
📅 Important Dates 2025
| Application Open | Jan 2025 Open Now |
| Application Deadline | June 2025 Upcoming |
| CUCET Phase 1 | March–April 2025 |
| CUCET Phase 2 | May–June 2025 |
| Merit List Release | Within 7 days of exam |
| Counselling (Rolling) | Ongoing · After each phase |
| Classes Begin | August 2025 |
Expected Cutoffs — 2025 Admissions
| Course | Exam | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE (General) | JEE Main | 60–80 percentile |
| B.Tech CSE (AI/ML) | JEE Main | 75–90 percentile |
| MBA General | CAT | 50–70 percentile |
| B.Pharm | CUCET | 70+ score |
| B.Arch | NATA | 100+ score |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | CLAT / CUCET | CLAT 60+ percentile |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Don't Let Fees Stop Your Dream
Merit scholarships, category concessions, and easy education loans from leading banks — CU has one of India's most generous financial aid programs
🏆
CUCET Merit Scholarship
Auto-computed based on CUCET score. 95+ percentile = 100% tuition waiver. Renewable each semester if CGPA ≥ 7.5.
Up to 100% Tuition Fee Waiver🇮🇳
JEE Main / NEET Score Scholarship
Valid JEE/NEET scorers get automatic merit scholarship. Top JEE rankers get 100% fee waiver — applicable at admission only.
100% for JEE Top Rankers👩💼
SC / ST / OBC Concessions
Government post-matric scholarships applicable. CU additionally provides fee concessions over and above state govt schemes.
Govt + CU Combined Benefits🏅
Sports & NCC Excellence
National / international sports achievers get 100% tuition waiver + dedicated training infrastructure. NCC A/B/C holders also eligible.
100% Tuition WaiverLoan Partners
Education Loan Partners
We collaborate with trusted financial institutions to provide students with easy, transparent, and affordable education loan solutions for a brighter future.
🏦 Education Loan Partners
Apply directly through CU's empanelled banks — faster processing, pre-approved limits, no collateral up to ₹7.5L
State Bank of India
8.55% p.a. · Up to ₹30L
No Collateral up to ₹7.5L
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Punjab National Bank
8.75% p.a. · Up to ₹20L
Saraswati Education Loan
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Canara Bank
8.90% p.a. · Up to ₹25L
Vidya Turant Scheme
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HDFC Credila
10.50% p.a. · Up to ₹1Cr
Fastest Disbursement
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Axis Bank
11.00% p.a. · Up to ₹75L
15-Year Repayment Option
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Bank of Baroda
8.85% p.a. · Up to ₹80L
Baroda Gyan Scheme
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IDBI Bank
9.20% p.a. · Up to ₹20L
Vidya Lakshmi Portal
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Avanse Financial
11.5% p.a. · Up to ₹60L
NBFC — Fast Approval
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ℹ️ Interest rates are indicative as of 2025 and subject to change. CU's Financial Aid cell assists with documentation, bank liaison and disbursal tracking — contact them at financialaid@cuchd.in