Founded in 2012, Chandigarh University is a prestigious private university situated in Mohali, Punjab. Accredited with an “A+” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Additionally, Chandigarh University is approved by various bodies including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Bar Council of India (BCI), National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Council of Architecture (COA), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Computer Society of India (CSI). It is also a member of global and national organizations such as the International Association of Universities (IAU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), and American Chemical Society (ACS).

In the 2023 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Chandigarh University was ranked 27th among all Indian universities, further solidifying its reputation for academic excellence. Notably, it is the first private university in India to earn ABET accreditation for the highest number of engineering programs.

Academic Excellence

Chandigarh University offers a comprehensive range of courses through its 18 Institutes, providing over 200 programs in fields like Management, Engineering, Journalism, and more. These programs are available in both regular and distance learning modes. The university's fees range from INR 1.35 Lakhs to INR 12.68 Lakhs for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses, catering to diverse academic interests. Some of the popular programs include B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, and M.Tech.

Admissions and Entrance Examinations

Admission to Chandigarh University is primarily based on the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET). However, the university also accepts scores from national-level exams such as CUET, JEE Mains, CAT, XAT, and NATA. Candidates who score above 90% in their last qualifying exam are exempted from CUCET, while JEE Mains qualifiers with a rank up to 50,000 can apply directly for B.Tech courses.

Placements

The university has a robust placement record, with the 2023-24 placement season concluding with 9,124 job offers. The highest package offered was INR 1.7 Crore per annum by a U.S.-based company to a B.Tech CSE-IBM Information Security student. The average package saw a 16.14% increase in 2023, reaching INR 9.54 LPA.

Campus and Student Life

Spanning 105.58 acres, the Chandigarh University campus is equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities. The university is home to a diverse community of over 26,000 students from 50+ countries, offering a vibrant and inclusive environment that fosters cultural exchange and global exposure.