About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a private university at Gharuan near Mohali in Punjab, ranked 19 among universities in NIRF 2025.
Chandigarh University was set up in 2012 under a Punjab state Act. Its campus is at Gharuan on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana highway in Mohali district. It offers engineering, management, computer applications, commerce, pharmacy, architecture, law, nursing and science programmes at UG, PG and PhD level. Admissions run through its own CUCET test as well as national tests. NIRF 2025 placed it 19th in the University category.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture | Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | ₹1,54,000 | — 2025–26 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
Check the admission criteria for your programme on the university website and apply online. Many programmes use CUCET, the university's own entrance-cum-scholarship test, while national tests are accepted for some courses. Seats are offered on the basis of the test result and past marks, and the seat is confirmed after fee payment.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Architecture: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCM); NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 as required by the institution
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A+
Rankings
| Ranking | Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | University | 19 |
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Other colleges in Mohali
Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology, Mohali
Amity University Punjab, Mohali
Rayat Bahra University, Mohali
Indo Global Group of Colleges, Mohali
Chandigarh Group of Colleges Landran
Plaksha University
Frequently asked questions
What is CUCET?
It is Chandigarh University's own entrance-cum-scholarship test used for admission to many programmes.
Where is Chandigarh University?
At Gharuan in Mohali district, Punjab, on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana highway.
What was its NIRF 2025 rank?
It was ranked 19 in the University category of NIRF 2025.
Sources
This page is being re-verified. Please confirm details on the official website.
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Chandigarh University Course Fee 2026-2027 · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF 2025 University Ranking · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Chandigarh University: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses · Editorial, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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