Chandigarh University FAQs
Ques. Is Chandigarh University good for CSE?
Ans. Chandigarh University is one of the top institutions for pursuing a CSE degree. It has been ranked 38th for Engineering according to NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, the highest package offered during Chandigarh University Placement 2023 was INR 54.75 Lakhs for the Engineering course only.
Ques. What is the address of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University is located in Gharuan, at a distance of 27 Km from Chandigarh Railway Station. The official address of Chandigarh University is “NH-05, Ludhiana - Chandigarh State Hwy, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 140413”.
Ques. Is Chandigarh University UGC approved?
Ans. Yes, Chandigarh University is approved by UGC and various other boards such as AICTE, BCI, NCHMCT, PCI, COA, NCTE, AIU, and CSI.
Ques. Is Chandigarh University costly?
Ans. Chandigarh University is comparatively cheaper in comparison to the other top private universities in India. Apart from that, the university offers numerous merit scholarships to students which include huge concessions in the tuition fees.
Ques. Which course is Chandigarh University famous for?
Ans. Chandigarh University is famous for three major courses namely B.Tech, MBA, and BBA programmes. These three courses are the most popular courses with a huge number of applications every year.
Ques. Is Chandigarh University private or government?
Ans. Chandigarh University is a private university established in 2012 in Mohali, India.
Ques. Are there international students at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Yes, Chandigarh University has international students from more than 50 countries studying at its campus. Chandigarh University has a very diverse crowd and a thriving campus culture which helps students become more culturally nuanced.
Ques. What is the NAAC Grade of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University has been awarded the NAAC Grade of A+ with a CGPA of 3.28. It is the youngest university in India to be awarded an A+ grade in its first round of accreditations.
Ques. Is there a scholarship program available at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Yes, Chandigarh University offers various scholarship programs to meritorious students worth INR 170 Crores every year. The scholarships are based on academic performance and are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The main criterion for giving scholarships is through the CUCET Exam.
Ques. What are the top courses at Chandigarh University?
Ans. The main courses at Chandigarh University are its B.Tech and MBA programs. These courses see the highest number of applications (60%) as well as the highest salary packages ranging as high as INR 1.7 CPA.
Ques. How to log in to the CUIMS account?
Ans. Students can log in to the CUIMS account by entering the User ID provided by the University and the account password. Chandigarh University Information Management System (CUIMS) helps them keep track of their progress and know about the current happenings in the university.
Ques. Is Chandigarh University good?
Ans. Chandigarh University is one of India’s fastest-growing universities in several domains. Chandigarh University has been ranked as the Number 1 Private University in India by QS World University Rankings 2024. The university provides its students with the finest quality of education, campus life, extracurriculars, accommodation, and placements. Chandigarh University has 18 departments and more than 20+ university-established centres of excellence. The hi-tech best-in-class facilities and academic excellence are what make Chandigarh University stand out. The student-to-teacher ratio at the university is 14:1, making it stand on par with other top universities in the country. With over 26,000 students, the university also offers separate hostels that can accommodate both boys and girls. Hostel residents can also enjoy all the facilities available on the hostel grounds.
Ques. Are Chandigarh University and Panjab University are same?
Ans. No Chandigarh University and Panjab University are different universities. Chandigarh University is a private university whereas Panjab University is a government university.
Ques. Can international students pay their fees in cash at Chandigarh University?
Ans. It is advised that all International students must pay their fees online through the Chandigarh University official website. The fee shall be paid through Swift Transfer using the Bank Fee Due Invoice and the Acceptance Letter will be sent at the time of admission. If students wish to pay the fee in cash, cash handling charges would be applicable.
Ques. What is the Global Fellowship Program at Chandigarh University?
Ans. The Global Fellowship Program (GFP) is a multi-disciplinary two-year post-graduate degree program. It provides a diploma after the completion of one year. The program accepts applications from a graduate or postgraduate with a strong academic record, extracurricular achievement, and strong communication skills. Students in this program can also leave after the completion of one year and receive their post-graduate diploma in Liberal Arts and Humanities.
Candidates must send in their entries by filling out an application form with a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and must mention two references.
Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer semester exchange programs?
Ans. Yes, Chandigarh University has joined hands with a variety of universities from Europe, the Americas, and Australia to help its students secure semester exchange programs in those universities. The students are required to look up the universities they are interested in attending and fill in the necessary details for the same.
Ques. Who is exempted from Chandigarh University’s CUCET Exam?
Ans. Students who score more than 90% in the qualifying exams or have less than 50000 Rank in the JEE Mains exam are exempted from CUCET. Students who have a valid score in other national level exams such as NATA, CAT, etc. are also exempted from taking the CUCET Exam.
Ques. Is the degree from Chandigarh University internationally recognized?
Ans. Chandigarh University is a member of many national and international bodies such as AoU, WUS, AICTE, etc. and its degrees are recognized by all the premier universities abroad.
Ques. How many departments are under Chandigarh University?
Ans. There are a total of 18 institutes/departments under Chandigarh University that provide specialized courses in disciplines ranging from Engineering, Medical, Commerce, etc.
Ques. What is the highest package offered by Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University has a robust placement cell that helps students get the best placements possible. This is reflected in the placement numbers as the highest salary offered by Chandigarh University stood at INR 1.7 CPA (International) and INR 54.75 LPA (domestic) for the placement year 2023-24.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Amazon, Deloitte, IBM, EY, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Qualcomm, and Marvel are some of the top recruiters at Chandigarh University Placements.
Ques. What is the minimum attendance required at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University has a strict attendance policy and students require a minimum of 75% attendance for students to be able to sit in the exams.
Ques. Is there any entrance exam for Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is a university-level entrance cum scholarship test conducted by Chandigarh University for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. CUCET is an online computer-based test conducted twice every year in two phases. The duration of the CUCET exam is 2 Hours and carries a total of 100 Marks. CUCET 2024 Phase I is ongoing. Interested candidates can appear for the Chandigarh University Entrance Test by paying an application fee of INR 1,000.
Ques. What are the criteria to apply for Chandigarh University study abroad programs?
Ans. Chandigarh University has global tie-ups with 65+ countries. The university offers study-abroad programs in countries like Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Europe. The student must have scored a minimum of 6 CGPA with no backlogs and an IELTS score of 6.5 bands to apply for the Chandigarh University study abroad programs.
Ques. What are the approvals of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University is approved by ICAR, BCI, NCHMCT, PCI, COA, NCTE, AIU, CSI, and other prominent bodies. The institute holds the membership of international organizations like, IAU, ACU, IEEE, ASME, IUCEE, and ACS.
Ques. Is there any direct admission policy at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University offers direct admission to students securing more than 90% in the previous qualifying examination. Students who have qualified for national level examinations like NATA, JEE Mains, CAT, MAT, UGC NET, etc are exempted from the Chandigarh University entrance exam and eligible for direct admission.
Ques. How much percentage is required for Chandigarh University?
Ans. The applicant must have a minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination to be eligible for the preliminary screening at Chandigarh University.
Ques. What are the placement scenarios for B.Pharm students at Chandigarh University?
Ans. As per the latest data available on the official website, 27 pharmaceutical companies visited the Chandigarh University campus to hire B.Pharma students. The highest package for B.Pharma is INR 4.38 LPA at Chandigarh University. Some of the top recruiters of B.Pharma at Chandigarh University are Roots Analysis, OMICS International, WNS Global Services, GMH Organics, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd., Health Biotech, etc. 159 students were selected by the recruiters.
Ques. What placement opportunities are available for B.Sc. students at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University's median package for B.Sc. is INR 2.70 LPA. The Department of Physics at Chandigarh University saw a participation of 40+ companies.
The highest domestic package for B.Sc. (Physics) at Chandigarh University is INR 15 LPA. The top recruiters of Chandigarh University for B.Sc. students are Wipro, Zomato, Adani Solar, Zifo RnD Solutions, Unext Learning Pvt Ltd, etc.
The highest package for Science students at Chandigarh University stood at INR 36 LPA offered to a M.Sc. Physics student at Mohawk College, Canada.
Ques. What are the student placement scenarios at Chandigarh University?
Ans. The table below shows the number of students placed in Chandigarh University Placement 2023-24 for various courses:
Stream |
No. of Students Placed |
Engineering |
3750 |
Management |
1078 |
Hotel Management |
294 |
Pharma Sciences |
159 |
Ques How are the placements for BHMCT students at Chandigarh University?
Ans. The placement statistics for BHMCT students at Chandigarh University are given below:
Ques. What is the JEE Mains scholarships of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships for engineering students based on merit in JEE Mains (All India Rank). The scholarship is given to 5% of the total students enrolled in each course.
All India Rank (AIR) |
Amount of Scholarship provided |
Upto 25000 |
100% of the Semester fee |
25001- 50000 |
75% of the Semester fee |
50001-75000 |
50% of the Semester fee |
75001-100000 |
20% of the Semester fee |
100001-125000 |
10% of the Semester fee |
Ques. What is the Early Bird scholarship of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University offers an Early Bird Scholarship to M.E. candidates as per the following conditions-
- A 10 % Scholarship is given to the students who have completed their Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology from other universities.
- A 15% scholarship is given to students who have completed B.E. from Chandigarh University, provided they pay the full semester fee at the time of admission.
Ques. What is the MBA scholarship of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships to MBA students based on the entrance test scores submitted. The scholarship is given to 10% of the total students enrolled in each course.
Entrance Exam |
Percentage of Marks |
Amount of Scholarship provided |
CAT |
More than equal to 80% |
50% of the semester fee |
75-79.99% |
25% of the Semester fee |
70-74.99% |
10% of the Semester fee |
MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT |
More than equal to 90% |
25% of the Semester fee |
85-89.99% |
20% of the Semester fee |
*This scholarship does not apply to the industry collaborative programmes.
Ques. What scholarships are available for UG students of Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships to UG students based on Class XII scores. The scholarship is given to 10% of the total students enrolled in each course.
Class XII Marks |
Amount of Scholarship provided |
More than equal to 90% |
50% of Semester fee |
85-89.99% |
20% of Semester fee |
80-84.99% |
10% of Semester fee |
*The total marks will be calculated based on aggregate scores in all subjects including the additional subjects.
Ques. What events are conducted at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University conducts live concerts, tech invents, youth summits, cultural activities, sports competitions, international festivals, and national and international conferences.
Famous personalities who have performed live concerts at Chandigarh University are Akhil Sachdeva, Tony Kakkar, Kiran Bajwa, Stebin Ben, Hardy Sandhu, Badshah, etc. The university gives equal importance to international festivals. CU celebrates the five-day festival of lights known as Tihar, Dashain (Dussehra) a Nepali festival, Onam, Ugadi, etc. It also hosted the 34th Inter-University National Festival.
Chandigarh University invites Bollywood personalities like Shradhha Kapoor, Ananya Pandey, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar and other famous actors to its events giving the students a true experience of college life. The institute organizes industrial visits and excursion trips as part of the curriculum.
Ques. Does Chandigarh University have a uniform?
Ans. Chandigarh University's dress code or uniform depends upon the course chosen. For example, students enrolled in courses like Law, Hotel Management, Airlines & Airport Management, etc need to follow a proper dress code. The uniform should be purchased from the campus only. For other courses, a formal dressing system needs to be followed as recommended by the university. Students can wear their choice of dress during weekends.
Ques. What is the timing of classes at Chandigarh University?
Ans. Chandigarh University’s classes are usually held from Monday to Friday between 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The timing of classes is flexible and the student has to attend the university as per course requirements on weekends or during breaks.