Zollege is here for to help you!!
Need Counselling

Home > Chandigarh > Panjab University > Courses & Fees

Panjab University BA Admission 2023 (Open): Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Dates

Chandigarh, ChandigarhState University

Bachelor of Arts [BA]


Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

4.48 K

1 Year Fees

13.19 K

Total Fees

39.56 K

Detailed Fees

general
yearTuition FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
year 1₹ 4480₹ 8705₹ 13.19 K
year 2₹ 4480₹ 8705₹ 13.19 K
year 3₹ 4480₹ 8705₹ 13.19 K

Course Information

Course Details

Panjab University BA admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply is June 26, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website – puchd.ac.in. Admissions will be based on marks secured in the 10+2 examination. The university does not conduct any entrance exam for admission.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Panjab University is offered in both full-time or distance learning modes. The program is offered in 9 specializations for a duration of 3 years. Check Panjab University Admission 2023

Panjab University BA Important Dates 2023

Events Dates
Commencement of Online Registration June 02, 2023
Last Date of Registration June 26, 2023
Declaration of Merit List To be notified
Commencement of classes To be notified

Panjab University BA Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for BA admission at Panjab University, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • A candidate must have passed 12th class exam from a recognized board in any stream to be eligible for the course.
  • He/She must have studied English at 12th level as compulsory subject.
  • Candidate must secure a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible.

Panjab University BA Admission Criteria

Admission to BA is based on marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Panjab University BA: How to Apply?

  • The university offers an online mode of application to the candidates.
  • Visit the official website of the university and visit the Online Admission Portal.
  • Click on Apply for Admission and register as a new Candidate and then login with username and password.
  • Fill the form online and pay the application fees via online mode.

Documents Required 

  • 10th, 12th Marksheets
  • 10th and 12th Certificates
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Category Certificate, if applicable
  • Date of Birth Proof
  • Valid ID proof
  • Scanned copy of photograph and signature
  • Hard Copy of the admit card, in case of distance mode BA admissions

Check More: Panjab University Courses & Fees

Panjab University BA Course Details

  • The 3 -year BA course is divided into 6 semesters with different subject
  • There are compulsory subjects as well as elective subjects in the curriculum.

Panjab University BA Economics Syllabus

SEMESTER 1
  • Economics Core Course 1: Introductory Microeconomics
  • Economics Core Course 2: Mathematical Methods for Economics-I
  • Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)-I (Environment Studies)
  • Generic Elective (GE) Course-I
  • Generic Elective (GE) Course-II
SEMESTER 2
  • Economics Core Course 3: Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Economics Core Course 4: Mathematical Methods for Economics-II
  • Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)-II (English Communication)
  • Generic Elective (GE) Course-III
  • Generic Elective (GE) Course-IV
SEMESTER 3
  • Economics Core Course 5: Intermediate Microeconomics-I
  • Economics Core Course 6: Intermediate Macroeconomics-I
  • Economics Core Course 7: Statistical Methods for Economics
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)-I
  • Generic Elective (GE)Course-V
SEMESTER 4
  • Economics Core Course 8: Intermediate Microeconomics-II
  • Economics Core Course 9: Intermediate Macroeconomics- II
  • Economics Core Course 10: Introductory Econometrics
  • Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)-II
  • Generic Elective (GE)Course-VI
SEMESTER 5
  • Economics Core Course 11: Indian Economy-I
  • Economics Core Course 12: Development Economics-I
  • Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-I
  • Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-II
SEMESTER 6
  • Economics Core Course 13: Indian Economy-II
  • Economics Core Course 14: Development Economics-II
  • Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-III
  • Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course-IV

Panjab University BA Reservation Criteria

Reservation for seats will be made as per the regulations of the govt. The details of reservation on the basis of different categories are given below:

Category Seat Reservation
SC 15%
ST 7.5%
OBC 5%
PwD 3%

Read More: Punjab University Scholarships

Panjab University BA Scholarships

Panjab University awards its students with the following scholarships as per their eligibility.

  • 2500 Scholarships for Physically Disabled candidates.
  • Post-matric scholarship for minorities.
  • Scholarship for the candidates of the reserved category.
  • Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship for the students who have specialized in Modern Indian Studies.

Read More: Panjab University Reviews

Panjab University BA FAQs

Ques: Can CBSE board students apply for distance education at Panjab University?

Ans: Yes, the board does not matter but as per the eligibility criteria, one must have passed the qualifying exam from a recognized board with a minimum required aggregate of 50%. Admission norms will be as per the regulations of the University.

Ques: I have completed 12th in science stream, am I eligible for Panjab University BA admissions?

Ans: Yes, you can apply, as 12th is the requirement but stream is not specified in the eligibility norms of the University. However, you must ensure to secure the minimum aggregate required for selection purposes.

Ques: Is there 100% placement assistance for Panjab University BA students?

Ans: Yes, the University does have an active placement cell that conducts annual recruitment drives, but job opportunities for BA graduates is limited on-campus. With the course completion degree certificate, you can apply for various positions off campus or can opt for higher education as well.

Ques: Do I need to submit a financial statement for BA admissions at Panjab University?

Ans: No, a financial statement is not a mandatory certificate, until and unless you have opted for any kind of reservation or relaxation for admissions. For scholarship and other financial aid, such documents might be required after enrollment to support the need.

Ques: Is there hostel accommodation available for Panjab University BA students?

Ans: Yes, there are 17 hostel buildings within the University campus, 8 for boys and 9 for girls along with a working women hostel. The hostels are available with all kinds of facilities like fan, lights, dining hall, canteen, LCD TV, Internet, water, security, electricity among others.


Placement

Top Companies

College Ranking

Ranking of Panjab University - [PU]



Ask your question

Answered Questions

Panjab University - [PU]: 13 answered questions

PK

Pankaj Kumar

05 Aug 21Studied at Delhi University (2019)

Having a few friends from both institutes I might be able to share some facts about both the institutes. Chemical Engineering at UICET is better than Chemical at Thapar University or CSE at CCET.

  • UICET is a well-renowned university and has a reputed department. 
  • They have brilliant placement records and a strong alumni base.
  • Laboratories and faculty at UICET are better than those at Thapar.
  • Course fees at UICET for chemical engineering are very less than that in Thapar University. 
  • Thapar is no doubt a well-reputed university but as far as chemical engineering is concerned UICET is better.
  • CCET is affiliated with PU located in sector-26 Chandigarh. It is well known for its diploma courses.
  • However, UICET is any day better than CCET in all terms.
Categories Chemical Engineering at UICET Chemical Engineering at Thapar University CSE at CCET Chandigarh
Course Fee INR 70,079 13.23 lakh 2.45 lakh
Highest CTC 18 LPA 15 LPA 12 LPA
Average CTC 6.31 LPA 7 LPA 4-5 LPA
Recruiting Companies Honeywell, Reliance, Pfizer, Piramal Healthcare, etc. Reliance, GAIL, ONGC, GlaxoSmithKline, etc. Infosys, Godrej, L&T, HCL, etc.

Your preference order should be Chemical Engineering at UICET> Chemical at Thapar University> CSE at CCET.


AS

Arti Singh

26 Apr 22studied at National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

Panjab University is better. It is widely reputed in India and abroad. PU has a wonderful research environment. If you are interested in pursuing research interests, you will have access to good resources and facilities. PU boasts of world’s oldest particle accelerator - the Rochester-Chandigarh Cyclotron. The university has one of the best libraries in the nation. 

Panjab University notable alumni list includes names such as Kalpana Chawla, Manmohan Singh, and Nuruddin Farah.


GS

Gari Singla

06 Aug 21B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala (2018)

A few of my friends graduated from both the mentioned institutes and here are some insights regarding the institutes, based on their experience.

If you can afford the fee structure of Thapar university then surely go for it. Also, if you have a good rank then you must try other central government colleges of engineering in Punjab i.e NIT Jalandhar as well SLIET Longowal in district Sangrur, Punjab.

Here is a brief comparison of Punjab University and Thapar University. 

Particulars Punjab University Thapar University
Total fees 70.08 K - 4.26 L 13.23 L
Placement percent 70% 90%
Highest salary INR 20 LPA INR 43 LPA
Average salary INR 7 LPA INR 8 LPA

Else, if you want to take chances in the state government college then give priorities to PAU Ludhiana, GNDU Amritsar after that you can try for Punjabi University Patiala.


NS

Nandini Sen

28 Jun 21M.Sc Master of Science in Mathematics, Kurukshetra University (2016)

Punjab University is located in Chandigarh and there are many places to visit and things to do there on weekends. But then again after some visits, it will eventually become repetitive and except for a few places which are worthy of a second visit, you will eventually get bored. So here are some things you could try to do on weekends instead –

  • Mohali, a nearby town in Punjab is famous for international cricket matches as well as IPL. You could visit there sometimes with your friends.
  • The university campus is beautiful. If you are a photography enthusiast or you are fond of making video blogs, then definitely you could consider doing those during weekends.
  • Also, the city of Chandigarh is close to the Himalayas. So there are plenty of hill stations such as Manali, Kullu, Kasauli, etc. to visit and spend the weekend in mother nature’s lap.
  • You could also join some club or committee or society and work on your weekends. They organize various activities such as street plays, blood donation camps, BP and diabetes-free check-up camps, etc. You could volunteer for such activities which will help in better utilization of your time along with doing your bit for the society.

Lastly, you could also sleep in your own room and enjoy movies, TV shows, etc. on Netflix. This is the most common thing that youngsters do. If you are among those who like to keep their rooms clean, then you could do that on your weekends as well.


RS

Rohan Singh,

10 Nov 21B.Tech. from Punjabi University, Patiala (2019)

One of my friends studied CSE at Punjabi University. I can share some details about why Punjabi University will be a good choice.

  • The most important highlight is its faculty. There are around 72 teachers. Most of them hold Ph.D degrees. 
  • It has the biggest library, with a huge collection of books. 
  • AC reading rooms are provided for the students and it is accessible 24 hours a day.
  • The college faces no disturbances and enjoys a peaceful environment.
  • The infrastructure and facilities provided are top-notch. You will get AC labs, well equipped with modern and updated machinery.
  • Even the hostels are well maintained as claimed by the students themselves.

All the 3 universities are government-owned, thus have a good reputation. Punjab university is the oldest among the three. It has a very large campus. Punjabi University and Guru Nanak University, on the other hand, were established later on.


NA

Nikhil Arora,

12 Nov 21B.Sc. Biotechnology from Chandigarh University (2019)

Yes, you can migrate from DAV College Chandigarh to PU main campus in your 2nd year of BA 

You just need to know about the requirements for doing so. These could include: marks required or seats vacancy, etc.

The students involved in the youth elections will be able to guide you. Try getting a hold of a person who is a party member. He may be able to get you in, by admission or by referral.

Also note that there could be a slight chance that in PU, the reference required has to be powerful or influential.


SR

Sandip Roy

12 Nov 21B.Sc Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2017)

Panjab University’s main campus only offers B.Sc(Hons). Admission is through PU-CET. The UG seats are also limited. For admission, you can fill the form online, by visiting the admission portal of the university. 

DAV College is affiliated with Panjab University. Both B.Sc (Hons) and general (PCM) are available. Admission is based on merit as for which will be better, choose the institute based on your preference. 


RS

Rana Mukesh Singh

27 Oct 21B.Sc Honours Zoology from University of Delhi

It entirely depends on which course you are choosing. However, overall DU is definitely better than PU and Jammu University.

The academics and faculty base are almost the same at these universities. However, academics are not the only influencing factor in the overall development of students. Curriculum, exposure, and other additional things also play crucial roles.  

At DU, you will have great exposure. DU has many societies like dance society, fashion society, debating society, etc. If you have any passion, you can explore it at DU.  The peer group at DU is also better. 

If we speak generally, for the given institutes, your preference order should be DU>PU>Jammu University.


RK

Which is better, CGC Landran or PU?

By Rishikesh Kumaron 19 Jun 21
AP

Arjit Panigrahi

19 Jun 21CSE at Panjab University (PU) 2020

Having friends studying in both the institutes, I can assure you that among them Panjab University (PU) is better. CGC Landran is apparently a private institute mainly affiliated to PTU.

  • Panjab University (PU) shares a boundary in a better location, as opposed to CGC Landran. PU has earned more value than CGC in every possible way.
  • For all purposes, you should first try for PU, if you do not get admission, then try for PU affiliated colleges.
  • Unfortunately, if these affiliated colleges are also not in reach, then they try reserving a seat in CGC Landran.
  • CGC Landran has limited seats as well, but it is comparatively easier to get admitted there than it is in PU.

Now, considering various factors, both of them are compared below in a brief way,

Institute

Panjab University (PU)

CGC Landran

Course Fees (1st Year)

INR. 4.0 lakh (1st Year Fees)

INR. 92,000 (1st Year Fees)

Highest CTC

INR. 33 LPA

INR. 35 LPA

Average CTC

INR. 6 LPA

4-5 LPA

Thus, considering everything, it is suggested you go for PU rather than CGC Landran.


NW

Naveen Wadhwa

19 Nov 20B.E. Chemical Engineering, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2019)

GNDU ranks 88 Overall and 51 in the University rankings list of NIRF 2020. Guru Nanak Dev University or GNDU Amritsar has a faculty strength of 442 members, 49% of which are PhD holders. They have a student population of 8675. 

UIET Chandigarh ranks 72nd in University rankings list. Both GNDU and UIET Chandigarh offers Bachelor in Technology (BTech) in Computer Science.

Panjab University ranks 44th by the NIRF 2020 in the Overall University rankings category. They offer a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science.

Categories

GNDU

UIET Chandigarh

Panjab University

Course Fee

1,13,145 (1st year)

82,197 (1st year)

94,500 (1st year)

Placement Percentage

92%

90-95%

100%

Highest CTC

14 LPA

30 LPA

30 LPA

Average CTC

6 LPA

3 LPA

6 LPA

Admission Criteria

GNDU

  • Candidates should have 50% in their 10+2 qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is compulsory.
  • For MTech applicants 60% in BTech or BE is necessary.
  • The selection will be based on the JEE Main score for BTech and GATE score for MTech.

UIET Chandigarh

  • Candidates should have 50-60% in their 10+2 qualifying exam.
  • For MTech applicants 60% in BTech or BE is necessary.
  • JEE Main rank is mandatory for admission in BTech and GATE rank for MTech.

Panjab University 

  • Candidates should have 55% in their 10+2 qualifying exam with PCM.
  • For ME applicants 50% in BTech or BE is necessary.
  • JEE Main rank is mandatory for admission in BTech and GATE rank for MTech.

Placements

GNDU

  • 735 offers were made.
  • Capgemini was the star recruiter.
  • The top recruiting companies include Google, Microsoft, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, TCS, Apple, KPMG, Deloitte, etc.

UIET Chandigarh

  • 56 companies participated in the placement program.
  • 309 offers were made.
  • The CSE department received the highest number of placements.
  • The top recruiting companies include Deloitte, Wipro, Infosys, IBM, Accenture, HCL, Adobe, Google, etc.

Panjab University

  • The top recruiting companies include Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Hewlett Packard, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, etc.

Students can work as Software architect, Data Scientist, Software engineer, Java Developer, Software developer, Database administration, Network Developer, System Database Administrator, Computer Programmer, Engineering Support Specialist, Data Warehouse Analyst, System Designer, Lecturer or Professor, Computer Operator and Research Analyst.

CSE is the most in demand subject in Engineering. Due to the rapid growth of the corporate industries and IT firms the demand of computer engineers will only increase.



Similar Colleges You Might Be Interested In

Presidency College

Presidency College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
MSW 865First year Fees courses & fees >
6.8/10(3 Reviews)
Follow
Trivandrum University College

Trivandrum University College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
MA 2.69 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
Acharya Bangalore B-School - [ABBS]
BA 3 LTotal Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
Hindu College

Hindu College

New Delhi, Delhi NCR
BA 22.50 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
Institute of Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
BA 5.10 LFirst year Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
Dyal Singh College - [DSC]

Dyal Singh College - [DSC]

New Delhi, Delhi NCR
BA 14.01 KTotal Fees courses & fees >
3.8/10(18 Reviews)
Follow
University of Hyderabad - [UOH]

University of Hyderabad - [UOH]

Hyderabad, Telangana
MA 29.82 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
4/10(16 Reviews)
Follow
Jawaharlal Nehru University - [JNU]
MA 371First year Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
9/10(3 Reviews)
Follow
Miranda House

Miranda House

New Delhi, Delhi NCR
BA 14.16 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
8.2/10(5 Reviews)
Follow
3.2/10(1 Reviews)
Follow
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
St Stephen's College

St Stephen's College

New Delhi, Delhi NCR
BA 23.47 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
No Ratings Found!!
Follow
Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI]
MA 7.20 KFirst year Fees courses & fees >
3.5/10(1 Reviews)
Follow