Chandigarh University

chandigarh university, established in 2012 by the punjab state legislature, is a private institution located in mohali, punjab. recognized by the university grants commission (ugc) and accredited with an 'a+' grade by naac, the university offers a wide range of programs approved by esteemed bodies such as aicte, bci, pci, ncte, aiu, coa, csi, and nchmct.

chandigarh university has emerged as the top private university in india in the qs asia rankings 2025, climbing to 120th position in asia, up from 149th in 2024. it has surpassed several premier institutions, including iits and nits, in the india-level rankings. the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in over 200 disciplines across its 18 departments. annual tuition fees vary depending on the degree level, program duration, and specialization, ranging from rs 70,000 to rs 3,73,000. merit-based scholarships are available for eligible students. admissions are determined through a combination of merit and entrance exam performance.

chandigarh university conducts its own entrance exam, the chandigarh university common entrance test (cucet), for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. cucet serves as a primary pathway for admission to various programs and scholarship eligibility. for some programs, direct admission may be offered based on academic performance in previous exams. additionally, for certain postgraduate courses, the university also considers marks obtained in the candidate's bachelor's degree. along with cucet, chandigarh university accepts scores from other recognized exams, such as cuet, cat, xat, mat, jee mains, nata, and others for admission.

chandigarh university welcomed over 900 leading multinational companies, providing placement opportunities for students. these companies offered 9,000+ placement offers across diverse industries. for session 2024, 2 cu students (mba) bagged a package of 20 lpa. the highest international package offered was rs1.7 crore per annum, while the top domestic package stood at rs 54.75 lpa.

chandigarh university campus covers 150 acres and is located near nh-05 on the chandigarh-ludhiana highway, just 14.4 km from the mohali bus stand. the campus boasts 18 libraries, 60 research centres, and research facilities.