Chandigarh University is accepting applications for remote learning courses. MBA, MCA, MCom, MA English, MA Phycology, BA, BCA, BBA, BCom, BSc Travel & Tourism are among the programmes available through distance education. 

Chandigarh University is a private university located in Chandigarh, one of India’s most attractive union territories. It was founded in the year 2012. CU serves as an academic centre offering many programmes in various areas, nestled among the picturesque hill regions of Shimla and Kasauli. Chandigarh University is also known for being the youngest among the top names on the NIRF rating list. In the year 2021, it is ranked #61 in the Engineering domain and #45 in the Management domain. Outlook recently placed CU 10th among India’s top 50 private state institutions in 2019.

Admission for all programmes is done by CUCET results and counselling is performed by the university, with about 22000 students joining each year. Admission to certain programmes is based on distinct scorecards.

Admission to B.Tech/B. Arch programmes are based on JEE Main Paper I/JEE Main Paper II or NATA scores, accordingly. Similarly, aspirants for ME/M. Arch must have a recent valid GATE score.

An applicant for the MBA programme must have a valid score on one of the following: CAT, MAT, or GMAT. The university administers the CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test for PhD.

programmes, while qualifying applicants from CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ GATE/ GPAT or SLET can also apply.

They will be shortlisted based on their submitted scores and will have to go through a Group Discussion and Personal Interview phase. These rounds will determine the candidate’s ultimate selection.

Other undergraduate programmes need completion of the 10+2 level of schooling with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Chandigarh University has over 250 collaborations with international universities in order to promote academic diversity. This aids in the formation of cooperation and the facilitation of a student exchange programme with them.

Major Courses	Eligibility	Course Fees
MBA	Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate	INR 3,70,000/-
B.E	Passed 10+2 with 50% marks	INR 6,58,000/-
B.Sc	Passed 10+2 from a recognized university	INR 3,14,000/-
B.E Lateral Entry	Diploma with at least 45% marks or B.Sc. degree	INR 4,94,150/-
BBA	10+2 or it's equivalent from a recognized university	INR 3,02,000/-

The institute also offers distance learning through CU-IDOL (Chandigarh University Institute of Distance & Open Learning). Admission is accessible to the following programmes: BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.A, B.Sc (TTM), MBA, MCA, M.Com, and M.A. (English & Psychology).

Interested students can apply by completing an online application form on the “cuidol.in” website, or by purchasing it from the university’s main office or the university’s regional admission office. However, before submitting an application, applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the brochure or on the University IDOL website.

Chandigarh University also believes in taking on voluntary social duty through a variety of activities that promote community building and social responsibility. Students volunteer for activities such as cleanliness, hygiene, environmental preservation, and the basic education programme.

Among its contemporaries, Chandigarh University was the first private university to be certified A+ by NAAC. The Association of Indian Universities and other discipline-specific council bodies in India, such as;

• India’s Bar Council
• India’s Pharmacy Council
• Architecture Council
• Computer Society of India, etc.

Chandigarh University has entered the Limca Book of World Records for having the most corporations arrive for placement possibilities. 6314 students were placed in prominent national and international firms during the school year 2018-19. During the session, 627 firms visited the University for Placements, recruiting a record-breaking number of students.

The highest offered CTC during the latest placement drive increased by 30%, reaching a record high of INR 36 LPA, while the median wage package was INR 5.96 LPA. There were 7412 job offers in all, and over 750 MNCs visited the CU campus.

Chandigarh University Admission Highlights 2022

Name of the University	Chandigarh University
University Type	Private University
Basic Admission Criteria	All UG Courses: CU CET, Chandigarh University
	BE: JEE Main/CU CET
	B.Arch: JEE Main (Paper II)/ NATA/CU CET
	All PG Courses: CU CET
	ME: GATE/CU CET
	MBA: CAT/ MAT/ XAT or CUCET
	PhD: CU PhD. Entrance Test
Application Mode	Online as well as Offline
Reservation	Yes
Scholarship	On the basis of your score in CUCET Chandigarh University

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date to apply for CUCET 2021	Aug 28, 2021
CUCET Registration start date	Dec 14, 2020
CUCET 2021 Registration Extended	Sep 28, 2021
Last date to apply for CUCET 2021	Oct 28, 2021
CAT Test Date	Nov 28, 2021
GATE Exam Date	Feb 5, 2022; Feb 6, 2022; Feb 12, 2022; Feb 13, 2022

Chandigarh University B.E. & B.Arch Admission 2022

BE (both regular and lateral), B.Arch programmes are available at Chandigarh University in a variety of specialities. To be admitted to the BE, B.Pharm, and B.Arch programmes, students must take a scholarship cumulative entrance test. The final selection is based on a 60% weightage for the Chandigarh University CET score and a 40% weightage for qualifying examination scores.

Duration	4 years (B.E.)
	5 years (B.Arch)
Specializations (B.E.)	22
Eligibility	10+2 qualified
Selection Criteria	CUCET/JEE/NATA

Specializations

Chandigarh University offers 22 B.E. and B.Arch programmes for which a candidate with a valid CUCET score may apply. B.E. is further subdivided into CSE and IBM courses, each with three specialities.

B.E Specializations

Automobile Engineering	Aerospace Engineering	Industrial Design	Biotechnology	Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Business System	Electronics and Communication	Electrical Engineering
Food Technology	Information Technology	Mechanical Engineering	Mechatronics Engineering	Petroleum Engineering

CSE Specializations

CSE offers three specialisations: graphics and gaming, the Internet of Things, and mobile computing.

BE IBM Specializations

This course is divided into three specialisations: Cloud Computing, Information Security, and Big Data & Analytics.

Chandigarh University B.E. & B.Arch Eligibility Criteria

B.E.

• Students have a higher secondary education from a recognised board of education
• Physics and mathematics, as well as one of the following topics, should be required. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Biology are all disciplines.
• In the qualifying examination, at least 50% of the marks must be obtained
• SC/ST candidates must receive 45% of the total marks
• Students who choose IBM courses must have a final exam grade point average of at least 60%.

B.Arch

• 10+2 exams with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, as well as 50% marks in the aggregate of the 10+2 level examination
• 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a required subject and an aptitude exam in Architecture
• Candidates who have completed NATA or JEE PAPER-02 with a minimum of 40% of 390 points are eligible to apply.

Chandigarh University B.E. & B.Arch Selection Criteria

B.E

• Admission will be determined on the results of the University’s CUCET
• Candidates who have passed the JEE Mains will be excused from the admission test.

B.Arch: The marks obtained in either CUCET, NATA, or JEE Mains paper 2 will be used to determine admission to B.Arch.

Chandigarh University B.E. Lateral Entry Admissions

Lateral Entry B.E. courses are available at the university. Students having a diploma are eligible to apply. At least 45% (40% for candidates from the SC/ST categories) in any discipline of engineering or technology. OR a B.Sc. degree.

Specializations

Automobile Engineering	Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology	Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Information Technology	Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering	-

Chandigarh University B.E. Lateral Entry Eligibility Criteria

• Diploma holder in any discipline of Engineering / Technology from a recognised Institute. OR a B.Sc. degree
• In the final test, a minimum of 45% must be obtained
• Students from the SC/ST category must have a minimum of 40%.

Eligibility Criteria for Chandigarh University B.E. Lateral Entry: Admission to the courses will be dependent on performance in the University’s CUCET.

Chandigarh University ME and M.Arch Admissions 2022

At the postgraduate level, Chandigarh University provides two-year full-time Master of Engineering (ME) and M.Arch programmes. The ME programme is offered in the following specialisations

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering Hons *
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Hons *
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Hons *
• Automobile Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Eligibility – Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent, with at least 55% (50% for applicants from the SC/ST category) in the qualifying examination.

Selection Criteria: Score on the CU Common Entrance Test, followed by a group discussion, presentation, or interview. Candidates who have completed the GATE exam may also apply.

Chandigarh University MBA Admission

Duration	2 years
Specializations	9
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fees	INR 1000/-
Selection Criteria	Merit-Based

The university offers 9 specializations under MBA courses which are tabulated below along with their fees.

Specializations	Fee Per Semester
Finance	INR 90,000/-
Marketing
International Business
Human Resource
Entrepreneurship
Business Analytics	INR 95,000/-
Strategic HR	INR 1,12,500/-
Tourism & Hospitality	INR 80,000/-
Banking & Financial Engineering	-

General MBA specialisations include marketing, finance, international business, human resources, and entrepreneurship. While an MBA in Strategic HR is a specialist programme offered in collaboration with SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management).

In partnership with IBM, the institution offers an MBA in Business Analytics. MBA in Banking and Financial Engineering, on the other hand, is given in cooperation with ICICI Bank.

MBA Eligibility at Chandigarh University

MBA Eligibility at Chandigarh University

The following specialities have varying MBA course qualifying requirements

Eligibility for General MBA, Statistics and Human Resources, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.

Eligibility for Business Analytics

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 55%
• In addition, they must have studied Mathematics/Statistics as a required subject at the 10+2 or Graduation level.

Banking & Financial Engineering Eligibility

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with at least a 55% grade point average to apply for this programme.

Chandigarh University MBA Selection Criteria

• The university selects applicants based on their performance in the CAT/MAT/GMAT test
• Those who do not have a scorecard from the above-mentioned test must take the CUCET exam, which is administered by the Chandigarh University
• Applicants who have received a valid rank in either of the entry tests are invited to participate in a Group Discussion and Personal Interview
• The student will be chosen by the institution based on his or her performance in the GD and PI rounds
• As a result, the final selection is based on the merit gained by applicants in the entrance test as well as how well they do in the GD and PI.

Chandigarh University UG Admission 2022: B.Pharma, B.Sc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, LL.B, B.P.Ed

BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LL.B, BBA, B.P.Ed, and BCA programmes are available at Chandigarh University. These are full-time courses that last three years. Many courses, such as BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, and BA, are available in various concentrations. Candidates who meet the qualifying requirements for admission to a certain course can apply online. Admission is based on merit in the Chandigarh University CUCET and performance in the previous qualifying examination.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility
BCA	-	10+2 or equivalent in any stream
B.Sc	Computer Science	10+2 or equivalent with non-medical stream
	Biotechnology	10+2 examination with Physics & Chemistry as compulsory subjects
	Economics	10+2 or equivalent in any stream
	Animation, VFX and Gaming
	Film and Television Studies
	Interior Design
	Fine Arts
	Fashion & Design
	Nutrition & Dietetics	Diploma in Pharmacy OR Diploma in MLT from a Recognized institute
	Physiotherapy	10+2 examination with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST category) in Medical Stream etc Physics, Chemistry and biology as a compulsory subject.
	Optometry	10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
	Medical Lab Technology - (MLT)
	Medical Lab Technology - (MLT) Lateral Entry	10+2 examination with Science (English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology/Zoology/Botany) OR 10+2 with Agriculture with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST category)
	Non-Medical	10+2 examination with Physics/ Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subjects
	Medical
	Physics
	Chemistry
	Computer Science, Statistics & Mathematics	10+2 or any other equivalent examination with mathematics as one of the subjects and having at least 50% marks in aggregate
	Hotel & Hospitality Management (HHM)	10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream
	Airlines & Airport Management
	Travel & Tourism Management
	Culinary Sciences
	Hospitality and Hotel Administration affiliated to NCHMCT
B.Sc (Hons)	Agriculture	10+2 examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
BA	General	10+2 in any stream
	Journalism and Mass Communication	10+2 with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council in the aggregate OR 45% marks in 10+2 in any stream with at least 55% in English as the subject.
BBA	General	10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream
	Advertising & Marketing
	Banking & Finance
	Insurance & Risk Management
	Tourism & Event Management
	Forex Management
Pharma D	-	10+2 examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks in case of SC/ST category) with English, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects:- Biology / Bio-Technology / Mathematics.
B.Pharma	-	Diploma in Pharmacy from an institute affiliated to any university OR any state Board of Technical Education provided that the diploma or the institute is duly approved by the PCI / AICTE.
B.Pharma	Lateral Entry	10+2 with at least 50% marks (In case of SC/ST category 45%) in any stream.
B.A + LLB	-	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with atleast 50% marks
B.Com + LLB	-
BBA + LLB	-
LLB	-	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks
B.P.Ed	-

Chandigarh University UG Integrated Program admissions 2022: BA LLB, B.Com LLB, BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, B.Sc (Agriculture) + MBA

Chandigarh University provides BA-LL.B, B.Com-LL.B, BBA-LL.B, and B.Sc+ MBA, BA + B.Ed, and B.Sc+ B.Ed programmes at the integrated level. These courses are available for four years, with the exception of integrated legal programmes, which are available for five years. Candidates who meet the qualifying requirements for a certain course may apply for admission. Admission to various degrees, however, will be awarded based on the results of the CUCET Entrance Examination, which is administered by Chandigarh University.

Course	Eligibility
B.A + LLB	10+2 with at least 50% marks (In case of SC/ST category 45%) in any stream.
B.Com + LLB
BBA + LLB
BA + B.Ed (Integrated)*	10+2 or its equivalent examination with at least 50% marks
B.Sc + B.Ed (Integrated)*	10+2 examination with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects:- Mathematics / Computer Science / Biology
B.Sc (Agriculture) + MBA – Integrated	10+2 examination with Science (English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology/Zoology/Botony) OR 10+2 with Agriculture with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST category).

Chandigarh University PG Admission 2022

In several fields, Chandigarh University provides 2-year M.Sc (regular and lateral), LL.M, MA, M.Com, and 3-year MCA (regular and lateral) programmes. The university also provides a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Education. Admission to these courses is dependent on CUCET scores and merit in the previous qualifying exams.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M.Sc.	Animation and Multimedia Technology	B.sc in agriculture (Minimum 4 years program) from a recognized university with a minimum 55% in aggregate	A valid score in CU Common Entrance Test + marks in the qualifying exam
	Industrial Microbiology	Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST category) in any branch of life Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab Technology / Nursing
	Forensic Science and Toxicology	Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/ Pharmacy
	Biotechnology	Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science / Agriculture/ Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS) / Medical Lab. Technology / Nursing
	Chemistry	Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (In case of SC/ST category 45%) with Core subject as a compulsory subject
	Physics
	Mathematics
	Agronomy	Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany / B.Sc. Medical with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST category) with Botany as a compulsory subject.
	Botany	Bachelor's degree in B.A./BCA/B.Sc. (Statistics or Mathematics or Computer Science) /B.E/B.Tech OR Any other Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years learning Mathematics and/or Statistics with basic software programming skills with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST category)
	Data Sciences	Bachelor's degree in B.A./BCA/B.Sc. (Statistics or Mathematics or Computer Science) /B.E/B.Tech OR Any other Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years learning of Mathematics and/or Statistics with basic software programming skills with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST category)
	Medical Lab Sciences	Bachelor of MLT with 50% aggregate marks (45% in case of SC/ST category)
	Statistics	Bachelor’s degree in B.A./B.Sc. with Statistics or Mathematics or Graduate in any discipline with Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative techniques as one of the subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST category) provided the student had Mathematics at 10+2 level.
	Zoology	B.Sc (Agri)/ BSc Agri (Hons) of minimum 4-years from a recognized university. The minimum qualifications for admission to Master's programme shall be an OCPA of 6.00/10 or 60% marks or equivalent at the graduation level (50% for SC/ST category)
	Agriculture Extension	B.Sc (Agri)/ BSc Agri (Hons) of minimum 4-years from a recognized university. The minimum qualifications for admission to the Master's programme shall be an OCPA of 6.00/10 or 60% marks or equivalent at the graduation level (50% for SC/ST category)
	Plant Pathology
M.Sc (Lateral Entry)	Forensic Science and Toxicology	PG Diploma in Forensic Science OR PG Diploma in Ballistics/ Digital Forensic / Cybercrime from the recognized institution
M.Com(Hons)	-	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Commerce or its equivalent
LL.M	-	Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category)
M.A.	Journalism and Mass Communication	Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent
	English	Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate in Arts / Science with English as a compulsory subject
	Psychology	Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks
	Clinical Psychology	Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university with 55% marks in aggregate. Also, 55% marks in psychology subject or Preferably Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Psychology with 55% marks aggregate.
PG Diploma	Yoga Education	Graduation in any discipline with 50%
MCA	-	Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in Mathematics / Statistics / Business Mathematics/ Business Statistics / Quantitative Techniques as one of the main subjects at 10+2 or Graduation level
MCA (Lateral Entry)	-	B.Sc (IT/ Computer Science) or BCA Graduates with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)

Chandigarh University PhD Admission 2022

In the External method, Chandigarh University provides admission to the PhD programme in full-time, part-time, and Research Scholar categories. Admissions are typically available in the months of July and December each year. The minimal requirement for admission is a master’s degree in the appropriate area with a grade point average of 55% (50 percent for SC/ST). Candidates seeking the PhD programme must take an admission exam administered by the University. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their admission exam scores are invited to an interview or presentation phase, after which the final selection is made. Candidates with valid GATE/ CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ SLET or GPAT scores, in addition to CU PhD scores, can apply for admission. Such applicants are just required to attend the Interview/Presentation round.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
Ph.D.	Pharmaceutical Sciences	Master’s degree in Biotechnology/ Pharmacy or Biology with 55% marks in aggregate	55 % marks in Post-Graduation in a relevant field. The candidates have 3 years of executive experience in Tourism & Hospitality industry
	Biotech	Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Pharmacy with 55% marks in aggregate
	Computer Applications	Master’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science with 55% marks
	Chemistry	Master’s degree in Science with 55% marks in aggregate
	Physics
	Business Management	MBA/ M.Com with 55% marks in aggregate
	Mathematics	A relevant Master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate
	Electrical Engineering	M.Tech in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate
	Mechanical Engineering
	Civil Engineering
	Computer Science Engineering
	Electronics & Communication Engineering
	Mass Communication	55% marks in Post-Graduation Degree in (Journalism & Mass Communication/Advertising/Public Relations/Media Management/Media.
	Tourism and Hospitality Management	Two years Master’s in Psychology with a minimum of 55% marks
	English	Two years Master’s in English OR M. Phil Degree in English
	Mathematics	Master's Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics or its relevant stream with at least 55% marks in aggregate
	Law	LL.M. Degree from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale
	Forensic Science	Master's degree in Forensic Sciences and related fields i.e M.A Criminology, Digital Forensic (MCA), LLM, M.Sc. in Life Sciences i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Postgraduate in Social Science, Psychology, Computers, Engineering, Physical Science, Engineering, Ballistics, Arms and Ammunition
	Psychology	Two years Master’s in Psychology with minimum of 55% marks

How to Apply for Chandigarh University PhD?

• To apply for the PhD programme, candidates must first register online
• Deposit the required fee of INR 1100 at any SBI bank using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or E-Challan
• Fill out the necessary information and download the application form
• Paste the most current colour photos, followed by your signature, in the specified location
• Attach the following papers to the fully completed application form
• Return the completed form, together with any supporting documentation, to

Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, Dean Research Office Documents that must be attached

• Challan Copies
• Certificates for GATE/NET/NBHM/SLET/GPAT (if applicable)
• Copies of all mark sheets, the qualifying degree degree, and the provisional certificate
• If applicable, a copy of your OBC/SC/ST/PD category certificate.
• For part-time candidates, a copy of their experience and a NOC certificate are required
• The pattern of the Chandigarh University CET Exam

Common Pattern

• There will be one hundred questions
• The time limit is two hours, with one point awarded for each right answer
• There is no negative marking.

Chandigarh University Application Process 2021

• CUCET is divided into three phases: CUCET-I, CUCET-II, and CUCET-III. For the current session (January – April), CUCET-II is the active one for admission into various programmes.
• For CUCET registration, go to the official website.
• Enter your name, email address, phone number, city, discipline and programme of interest, and date of birth.
• A system-generated User ID and Password will be issued to the candidate’s cellphone number and email address upon clicking
• Relogin with these credentials and begin filling out the form, including personal information, academic information, and so on.
• Pay the online application cost by net banking or debit/credit card online.
• After paying for the application form and filling it out, the candidate can now submit it and print a physical copy of the fully completed application form for future reference.

For Application in Offline Mode, refer below-mentioned steps

• Candidates can either download the admission form from the institute’s official website or go straight to the admission office and purchase the application form for INR 1000/- in cash.
• Those who download the application form must pay the application cost of INR 1000/- in the form of a demand draught. DDs must be made payable to “Chandigarh University” and mailed to the Chandigarh University.