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Vision

• To become a globally recognized centre of excellence in research, innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge dissemination.
• To provide inspirational learning that develops professional leaders who can contribute positively to society.
• To promote academic excellence through modern education, research and innovation.

Mission

• To provide world-class infrastructure, experienced academicians and an environment that supports research, innovation, consultancy and entrepreneurship.
• To offer programmes aligned with national policies and global challenges.
• To design curricula according to international standards, industry requirements and societal needs.
• To develop creative thinking, critical analysis, human values and ethical responsibility among students.
• To provide blended learning, corporate mentoring, professional grooming and co-curricular opportunities.
• To establish academic and research collaborations with leading national and international universities and organisations.

Admission to Chandigarh University is conducted through an online and programme-specific process. Candidates can register through the Chandigarh University admission portal or CUCET portal, select their preferred programme and complete the application with personal and academic details. For programmes where CUCET is applicable, candidates need to register for the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test and appear for the examination. After the entrance test or evaluation of the applicable qualifying examination, eligible candidates can proceed with admission and fee payment. Certain programmes may have additional admission requirements or may accept specified national-level entrance examinations according to university rules.

Admission Criteria

B.B.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit Class 10, Class 12 and other required documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Students from recognized streams may generally apply.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university or state-specific eligibility requirements.

B.Com

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit Class 10, Class 12 and other required documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Commerce or a relevant stream may be preferred.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university or state-specific eligibility requirements.

B.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required academic and personal documents.

• Admission may be based on Class 12 merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Candidates from recognized streams may generally apply.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university or state-specific eligibility requirements.

B.Sc

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required academic and personal documents.

• Admission may be based on Class 12 merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Required subjects depend on the chosen B.Sc specialization.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university or state-specific eligibility requirements.

B.A. L.L.B

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit Class 10, Class 12 and other required documents.

• Appear for the law entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and complete document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Candidates from recognized streams may generally apply.

• Qualify for the required law entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university, state and regulatory eligibility requirements.

B.C.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required academic and personal documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm enrollment.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Mathematics or Computer Science may be required by some institutions.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university or state-specific eligibility requirements.

B.Des

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit Class 10, Class 12 and other required documents.

• Appear for a design entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling, portfolio review or interview, if required.

• Complete document verification and pay the admission fee.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Candidates from recognized streams may generally apply.

• Qualify for a design entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil institution-specific eligibility requirements.

B.Tech

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Appear for the required engineering entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and seat allocation.

• Complete document verification and submit required certificates.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Study Physics and Mathematics as required subjects.

• Study Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or another relevant subject as specified.

• Meet the minimum marks prescribed by the admission authority.

• Fulfil entrance examination and state/university-specific requirements.

B.E

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Appear for the required engineering entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and seat allocation.

• Complete document verification and submit required certificates.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Study Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

• Study Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or another relevant subject as required.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution or authority.

• Fulfil entrance examination and state/university-specific requirements.

L.L.B

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Appear for the law entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Candidates from recognized undergraduate disciplines may generally apply.

• Qualify for the required entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university, state and regulatory requirements.

B.Pharm

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Appear for the relevant pharmacy entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and seat allocation.

• Complete document verification and medical formalities, if required.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Study Physics and Chemistry along with Biology or Mathematics.

• Meet the minimum marks specified by the institution.

• Qualify for the relevant entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil applicable pharmacy education and university requirements.

D.Pharm

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit Class 10, Class 12 and other required documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Study Physics and Chemistry with Biology or Mathematics.

• Meet the minimum marks specified by the institution.

• Fulfil entrance examination requirements, if applicable.

• Meet applicable pharmacy education and regulatory requirements.

B.P.Ed

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required academic and personal documents.

• Appear for an entrance, physical fitness or aptitude test, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, as required by the program.

• Meet the minimum percentage prescribed by the institution.

• Fulfil physical fitness or sports requirements, where applicable.

• Qualify for the required entrance or aptitude test, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

Ph.D

Admission Process

• Apply through the university or research institution portal.

• Submit the required postgraduate academic documents and research proposal.

• Appear for the Ph.D entrance examination, if applicable.

• Attend the research interview or presentation as required.

• Complete admission formalities and registration after selection.

Eligibility

• Hold a relevant master’s degree from a recognized university.

• Meet the minimum percentage prescribed by the university.

• Qualify for the entrance examination, where applicable.

• Candidates with recognized national-level eligibility may receive applicable exemptions.

• Fulfil university-specific research and regulatory requirements.

M.B.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required academic and personal documents.

• Appear for the relevant management entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling, group discussion or personal interview, if required.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Candidates from various undergraduate disciplines may generally apply.

• Qualify for the required entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and institution-specific eligibility requirements.

M.T.T.M

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling, interview and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• A relevant tourism, travel or hospitality background may be preferred.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

M.Com

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a B.Com or relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• The qualifying degree should meet the subject requirements.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

M.C.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Appear for the relevant MCA entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Mathematics may be required at Class 12 or graduation level.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for the required entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

M.E

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the relevant B.E./B.Tech qualification documents.

• Appear for the required entrance examination, such as GATE, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognized institution.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• The qualifying engineering branch should match the chosen specialization.

• Qualify in GATE or another applicable entrance examination, if required.

• Fulfil university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

M.P.E.S

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Appear for an entrance, physical fitness or aptitude test, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Fulfil physical fitness or sports requirements, where applicable.

• Qualify for the required entrance or aptitude test, if applicable.

• Follow university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

M.P.T

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required BPT or equivalent qualification documents.

• Appear for the entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a BPT or equivalent recognized degree.

• Complete the required internship, where applicable.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for the relevant entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

Pharm.D

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required Class 12 or qualifying diploma documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Pass Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry along with Biology or Mathematics.

• Alternatively, meet the recognized D.Pharm qualification route where applicable.

• Meet the minimum marks prescribed by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil applicable pharmacy education and regulatory requirements.

M.Arch

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required B.Arch and academic documents.

• Appear for the relevant entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a B.Arch or equivalent recognized degree.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Fulfil any entrance examination requirements.

• Submit valid academic and other required documents.

• Follow university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

M.A

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling, interview and document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• A relevant undergraduate subject may be required for some specializations.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

L.L.M

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required LLB qualification documents.

• Appear for the LLM entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling, interview and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold an LLB or equivalent recognized law degree.

• Meet the minimum marks specified by the institution.

• Qualify for the required entrance examination, if applicable.

• Submit valid academic and other required documents.

• Fulfil university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

M.L.T

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Appear for the entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or an equivalent field.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Complete the required internship, where applicable.

• Qualify for the entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and regulatory eligibility requirements.

M.Pharm

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required B.Pharm and academic documents.

• Appear for the relevant pharmacy entrance examination, if applicable.

• Participate in counselling and document verification.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm the seat.

Eligibility

• Hold a B.Pharm degree from a recognized institution.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Fulfil registration requirements, where applicable.

• Qualify for the relevant entrance examination, if required.

• Fulfil university and pharmacy regulatory requirements.

PG Diploma

Admission Process

• Apply through the college or university admission portal.

• Submit the required bachelor’s degree and academic documents.

• Admission may be based on merit or an entrance examination.

• Complete counselling, interview or document verification, if applicable.

• Pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm enrollment.

Eligibility

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• A relevant undergraduate subject may be required for some programs.

• Meet the minimum percentage specified by the institution.

• Qualify for an entrance examination, if applicable.

• Fulfil university and course-specific eligibility requirements.

Chandigarh University offers several scholarship categories to support students financially and encourage academic and extracurricular achievement. Scholarships include Merit-based Scholarships, CUCET Scholarships, Siblings Scholarship, Management Scholarship, Single Girl Child Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, Super Achiever Scholarship, Teacher's Ward Scholarship, CU Staff Members Scholarship, Girl Siblings Scholarship, Old Student Policy, Orphan/Single Parent Candidates Scholarship, International Students Scholarship and Defence Personnel Scholarship, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions. CUCET can provide scholarships of up to 100%, with scholarship percentages depending on the phase, examination score and applicable rules. Students should check the current scholarship regulations before applying because eligibility and scholarship slabs can vary by programme and admission phase.

Chandigarh University has a dedicated career and placement system that focuses on campus recruitment, internships, industry interaction and employability development. Students receive support through aptitude training, technical preparation, communication development, interview preparation, corporate mentoring and career guidance. According to the university's current website, more than 10,000 placement offers were recorded for the 2024–25 batch, with the university reporting a highest international package of ₹1.7 crore and highest national package of ₹59.9 lakh per annum. Placement opportunities are supported by industry collaborations, internships and industry-sponsored facilities that provide students with exposure to professional requirements.

Chandigarh University provides a wide range of academic, residential and recreational facilities designed to support students throughout their university life. The Library provides access to academic resources and technology-enabled learning facilities for students and researchers. The university has cafés, restaurants, food outlets and eating joints across the campus, providing students with a variety of food and refreshment options. Seminar halls and conference spaces support academic discussions, workshops, conferences, guest lectures and university events. The university also provides specialised laboratories, computer facilities, research centres and industry-sponsored labs to support practical learning and research activities. Students can access sports facilities, gymnasiums, courts and other recreational facilities for physical fitness and extracurricular activities. Hostel facilities are available separately for boys and girls with security, wardens, study areas, Wi-Fi, recreation facilities, mess services and other student amenities. The campus also provides medical support, banking facilities, transportation, security and other essential student services.

Chandigarh University provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. The university's hostel system includes dedicated wardens, security arrangements, CCTV surveillance, restricted access and modern student amenities. Hostel facilities include Wi-Fi, study areas, recreation spaces, gym facilities, laundry, medical support and dining/mess services. Boys' and girls' hostels have separate accommodation and support arrangements to provide students with a comfortable residential environment. The hostel mess provides meals according to an approved menu, and additional facilities such as grocery stores, maintenance support, visitor rooms and banking facilities are available. Hostel accommodation options include different room configurations and AC/non-AC categories, depending on availability and applicable fees.

Chandigarh University provides a university bus transport facility for students travelling from nearby cities and areas. The university states that its bus fleet provides pick-up and drop facilities for students coming from locations within a radial distance of approximately 100 km. The buses operate on designated routes covering different surrounding areas. The transport service is intended to provide students with a convenient and organised means of travelling between their residential locations and the university campus. During the admission period, the university also provides shuttle services connecting the campus with Chandigarh bus stand, railway station and airport, subject to prior information and applicable arrangements.