Chandigarh University Scholarships are available for meritorious and needy students. To provide the same, Chandigarh University has allocated a fund of INR 170 Crores. CU offers multiple scholarships for both UG and PG students. Additionally, the scholarships are also available for Wards of Defence Personnel, Chandigarh University Staff, Wards of Kargil War Heroes, Meritorious Students of Ladakh, and Reserved Category Students along with a Teaching Assistant Stipend for M.Sc. and M.E. students.


Chandigarh University Scholarship Types

Given below are the various types of scholarships offered by Chandigarh University: 

CUCET 2024 Scholarships

The table given below highlights CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) 2024 scholarships:

Marks Obtained CUCET Phase I CUCET Phase II
90.01 to 100 Marks 100% Scholarship 100% Scholarship
80 to 90 Marks 50% Scholarship 40% Scholarship
70 to 79.99 Marks 40% Scholarship 30% Scholarship
60 to 69.99 Marks 30% Scholarship 20% Scholarship
50 to 59.99 Marks 25% Scholarship 15% Scholarship
40 to 49.99 Marks 15% Scholarship 10% Scholarship
30 to 39.99 Marks Eligible  Eligible 

Chandigarh University Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ ST

Chandigarh University students can apply for Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses for SC/ ST candidates offered by UGC.

  • Students who want to pursue a PG degree in professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy, etc. in Indian Universities/ Institutions/ Colleges can apply for this scheme.
  • UGC offers this scholarship to 1000 SC/ST candidates.
  • Students pursuing postgraduate programs in professional subjects through correspondence or in Distance Education mode are not eligible to apply.
  • This scholarship will be renewed for the second year based on the annual progress report submitted by the administrative head of the University/ College/ Institution.

Chandigarh University Merit Scholarship

Chandigarh University offers meritorious scholarships based on merit in Class XII, Graduation and National Level Examinations like JEE Mains, CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT, NATA, etc.

Chandigarh University Engineering Scholarship

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

Chandigarh University MBA Scholarship

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 applies to the industry collaborative programmes.


Chandigarh University Architecture Scholarship

To motivate students to take admission in the B.Arch course, ​Chandigarh University offers an Architecture Scholarship based on NATA/ JEE Main scores.

Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship Based on NATA

The table given below highlights the details of the Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship based on merit secured in NATA:

NATA Scores Scholarship
More than 150 40% of Academic Fee
120.1- 150 Marks 30% of Academic Fee
100-120 Marks 20% of Academic Fee
90- 99.99 10% of Academic Fee

Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship Based on JEE Main

The table given below highlights the details of the Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship based on merit secured in JEE Main:

NATA Scores Scholarship
JEE Main Paper II Percentile More than or Equal to 150 40% of Academic Fee
JEE Main Percentile Equal to or More than 85 but less than 90 30% of Academic Fee
JEE Main Percentile Equal to or More than 80 but less than 85 20% of Academic Fee

Chandigarh University UG Scholarship

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.


Chandigarh University Scholarship for Lateral Entry Courses 

Chandigarh University offers scholarships for LEET courses based on merit in diploma programs. LEET program refers to a Lateral Entry undergraduate program offered by CU. The course gives direct admission to the second year. The student must have a diploma in the relevant field to apply for LEET courses.

Diploma 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

Chandigarh University PG Scholarship

Chandigarh University offers scholarships to PG students based on Graduation scores. The scholarship is given to 10% of the total students enrolled in each course.

Graduation Marks Amount of Scholarship provided
More than equal to 90% 50% of Semester fee
85-89.99% 30% of Semester fee
75-79.99% 20% of Semester fee
70-74.99% 10% of Semester fee

The above PG scholarship is not applicable for industry collaborated programs excluding the following courses:

  • MBA Business Analytics
  • MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • MBA Digital Marketing 

Chandigarh University Teaching Assistant Stipend

Chandigarh University offers a teaching assistant option for M.Sc and M.E. students for a maximum duration of ten months in a year. The university offers INR 5,000 to INR 8,000 per month under this scheme. 


Chandigarh University CGPA-Based Scholarship

Students securing a 9.0 or above CGPA will be given a 10% scholarship if they are not availing of any other scholarship. 


Chandigarh University Scholarship for Wards of Defence Personnel 

Chandigarh University offers concession under the “Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme” (AFEWS) for Wards/Spouses of Defence Personnel. 5% seats in all courses of Chandigarh University shall be reserved for the wards and spouses of Defence Martyrs and their immediate dependent members. Also, if any in-service defence officer wants to take a course at CU, he or she will be given a 20% tuition fee waiver in semester fees. The table given below highlights the conditions for availing of this scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria Tuition Fee Waiver (Yearly)
War Widows/ Wards of War Casualties/ War Injured and Released personnel/ War Disabled Defence Personnel/ Getting Super Annuated/Spouse & Their Wards 15%
Wards/ Spouse of Serving & Retired Defence Personnel 10%
Wards/ Spouse of Paramilitary Forces Personnel 10%

Chandigarh University Scholarship for Staff Members

Chandigarh University offers a 50% concession in academic fees to the wards/ spouse and real brothers/ sisters of CU staff members. The concession will continue till the staff member is working with the university. The applicant should have at least one year of regular service.


Chandigarh University Early Bird Scholarship for PG Students 

Chandigarh University offers an Early Bird Scholarship to M.E. candidates as per the following conditions-

  • 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.
  • A 10 % Scholarship is given to the students who have completed their Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology from other universities.

Chandigarh University Kalpana Chawla Scholarship for Girls

Chandigarh University offers the Kalpana Chawla scholarship to ten female candidates belonging to EWS of Chandigarh. The applicant must have completed 10+2 from Chandigarh and should be willing to study their preferred course at CU.

  • The total amount sanctioned for this scholarship is INR 10 Lakhs.
  • Under this scholarship, a 10% fee waiver will be offered to the beneficiaries every year.
  • The candidate’s family income should be less than INR 3 Lakhs per annum.

Chandigarh University Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship

Chandigarh University offers the Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship to wards of Kargil War Heroes.

  • A total of 20 seats are reserved for Kargil Martyrs for three years.
  • CU offers 15% and 10% academic fee waivers to the wards of Kargil Martyrs and Defence Personnel who were injured in the Kargil War respectively.
  • The total amount sanctioned for this scholarship is INR 25 Lakhs.

Chandigarh University Scholarship for Meritorious Students of Ladakh

Chandigarh University offers scholarships to students from Ladakh who have passed the senior secondary examination with more than 80% marks in aggregate. The total amount sanctioned for this scholarship is INR 1.5 Crores. A total of 25 students can avail of this scholarship every year. The table given below highlights the details of the Chandigarh University Scholarship for Ladakh Students:

Marks Scored Scholarship 
80- 85% 25% Scholarship
85.1- 90% 35% Scholarship
More than 90% 50% Scholarship

Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship 

Chandigarh University offers scholarships to candidates who have shown exemplary performance in the field of sports. The table given below highlights the details of the Chandigarh University Sports Scholarship:

Category Achievement Level Medals  Fee Concession
‘O’ Category First three positions at the International Level. Gold Medal 100%
Represented India after approval of the National Sports Federation and SAI/ IOA in the Championship scheduled as part of the annual International Sports Calendar. Silver Medal 100%
Participated as a member of the Combined University Team at the international level. Bronze Medal 100%
‘A-1’ Category Medal in Senior/ Junior National & S.G.F.I National Championship/ Youth National Championship/ National Women's Sports Festival/ Khelo India Games/ Para National Games/ All India Inter-University Championship (Org. by AIU only) Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Medals  100%
‘A-2’ Category Medal in Zonal Inter-University Championship (Org. by AIU Only)/ State Championship/ State School Games (For BA and PG Yoga Only) Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Medals  100%
‘B’ Category Medal in Senior/ Junior National & S.G.F.I National Championship / Youth National Championship / National Women's Sports Festival / All India Inter-University Championship (Org. by AIU only). Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Medals  80%
‘C’ Category Medal in Zonal Inter-University Championship. (Org. by AIU only)/ Senior State Championship/ State School Games Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Medals  50%

Important Note:

  • Categories ‘O’ and ‘A’ are valid for B.A., B.P.Ed & P.G.D.Y. programs only.
  • Categories ‘B’ and C’ are valid for other professional courses/programs only.
  • Students’ last two years' performance certificates will be considered.
  • The total fee concession for the “O” and “A” categories will include the Uniform fee, Examination fee, Security fee, Fest fee and Fresher party fee.

The selection procedure for the scholarship will be done based on:

  • Performance trials.
  • Original certificates related to sports achievements.

Chandigarh University Other Scholarships 

Chandigarh University offers different types of concessions to students as follows:

  • Old Student Concession Policy to Promote Higher Education: Chandigarh University students of the entire CGC group who seek admission to CU after qualifying degree/diploma will be provided a scholarship equivalent to 10% of the yearly fee for the entire duration of the course.
  • Single Girl Child Concession: CU provides a 10% concession on the yearly fee to single girl child students for the entire duration of the course.
  • Teacher’s Ward Concession: Chandigarh University provides a 10% concession on the yearly fee to the wards of teachers for the entire duration of the course. This scheme includes Teachers of Govt. / Govt. Recognized Schools/ Colleges/ Universities provide a teacher should have at least one year of regular service.
  • Sibling Concession: Chandigarh University offers a 10% concession on the yearly fee to one of the siblings studying in any institute of CU, till the time both the siblings are studying in the university. This concession will be continued even after the passing out of one sibling.
  • Concession to Girl Sibling: Chandigarh University provides a 10% concession on yearly fees to both female siblings for the entire duration of the course.
  • For Orphan Candidates: CU offers a 20% and 10% concession in the case of the orphan candidate and single parent respectively.
  • Chandigarh University Alumni Scholarship: CU offers a 10% concession to the real brother/ sister/ spouse/ wards of the alumni student of the university.
  • Scholarship for Students who have participated in National Children Science Congress: The top 10 winners of NCSC will be given a 100% tuition fee waiver if they take admission to any of the UG course at Chandigarh University. All the participants of NCSC will be entitled to a 10% scholarship.

Condition for Continuation of Other Concession: The students admitted under all the above-said schemes, having passed the regular semester exam on first chance (with NO “E”, “F”, “I” or “Not Qualified” grades) are eligible for continuation of concession.


Chandigarh University Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does Chandigarh University provide scholarships?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers multiple scholarships for both UG and PG students. Here is the list of Scholarships provided by Chandigarh University:

  • CUCET Scholarships
  • Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ ST
  • Merit Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Session 2024-2025
  • Teaching Assistant Stipend 
  • Other Concession for the Academic Year 2024-2025
  • Scholarship Scheme for Wards of Defence Personnel for the Academic Year 2024-2025
  • CU Sports Policy for the Academic Year 2023-2024 
  • Architecture Scholarship on the Basis of NATA/ JEE Main Score
  • Scholarship for Chandigarh University Staff
  • Early Bird Scholarship for PG Students
  • Kalpana Chawla Scholarship for Girls
  • Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship for the wards of Kargil War Heroes
  • Scholarship for Meritorious Students of Ladakh

Ques. What are the scholarship percentages offered by Chandigarh University for CUCET 2024?

Ans. Chandigarh University provides scholarships for CUCET 2024 based on the marks obtained in both Phase I and Phase II. The scholarship percentages vary as follows:

  • For marks in the range of 90.01 to 100, the scholarship is 100% in both Phase I and Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 80 to 90, the scholarship is 50% in Phase I and 40% in Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 70 to 79.99, the scholarship is 40% in Phase I and 30% in Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 60 to 69.99, the scholarship is 30% in Phase I and 20% in Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 50 to 59.99, the scholarship is 25% in Phase I and 15% in Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 40 to 49.99, the scholarship is 15% in Phase I and 10% in Phase II.
  • For marks in the range of 30 to 39.99, students are eligible for scholarships in both Phase I and Phase II.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Arch students based on NATA at Chandigarh University?

Ans. To encourage students to pursue the B.Arch course, Chandigarh University offers an Architecture Scholarship that is determined by the merit secured in either NATA or JEE Main. The criteria for this scholarship are detailed as follows:

Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship Based on NATA:

Students who achieve more than 150 NATA scores receive a substantial scholarship equivalent to 40% of the academic fee. Likewise, those securing marks in the range of 120.1 to 150 are eligible for a 30% fee waiver, while scores falling between 100 and 120 result in a 20% scholarship. Students with NATA scores ranging from 90 to 99.99 are awarded a 10% scholarship on the academic fee.

Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship Based on JEE Main:

A JEE Main Paper II Percentile of more than or equal to 150 results in a significant 40% scholarship on the academic fee. Those with a percentile equal to or more than 85 but less than 90 receive a 30% fee waiver, while a percentile equal to or more than 80 but less than 85 leads to a 20% scholarship on the academic fee.

Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer any scholarships to Lateral Entry students?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships for its Lateral Entry (LEET) courses, which provide direct admission to the second year of undergraduate programs. To be eligible, students must possess a diploma in the relevant field. The scholarship amounts are determined by the marks obtained in the diploma program. For students with a diploma mark of more than or equal to 90%, they are entitled to a substantial scholarship, receiving 50% of the semester fee. Those who fall in the 85-89.99% range are eligible for a 20% scholarship of the semester fee, while students with marks ranging from 80-84.99% receive a 10% scholarship of the semester fee.

Ques. What Chandigarh University scholarships are available based on Class XII marks?

Ans. Chandigarh University extends scholarships to undergraduate students based on their Class XII performance, with the scholarship being granted to 10% of the total students enrolled in each course. The scholarship amounts vary according to the aggregate scores in all subjects, including additional ones. For students securing Class XII marks of more than or equal to 90%, a scholarship of 50% of the semester fee is awarded. Those falling in the 85-89.99% range receive a substantial 20% of the semester fee as a scholarship, while students with scores ranging from 80-84.99% are eligible for a 10% scholarship of the semester fee.

Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer any scholarships for SC students?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships to SC students through Post Graduate Scholarships for Professional Courses offered by UGC. This scholarship is available for 1000 SC/ST candidates. Students who want to pursue a PG degree in professional subjects like Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy, etc. in Indian Universities/ Institutions/ Colleges can apply for this scheme. SC students enrolled in Chandigarh University online courses or distance education are not eligible to apply. The renewal of the scholarship depends on the annual progress of the student in the first year.

Ques. How much CGPA is required for a scholarship at Chandigarh University?

Ans. The students have to maintain a minimum of 7.5 CGPA in the semester examination for the renewal of the Chandigarh University scholarship.

Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer scholarships to MBA students based on CAT?

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

Ques. How can I avail a 100% scholarship at Chandigarh University?

Ans. Chandigarh University will offer 100% scholarships to students who will score 90.01 to 100% marks in CUCET 2024. Also, the students who will score a rank up to 25000 in JEE Mains will get a 100% scholarship. The top 10 winners of NCSC will be given a 100% tuition fee waiver if they take admission to any of the UG courses at Chandigarh University.

Ques. Is there any scholarship for defence personnel at Chandigarh University?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers concession under the “Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme” (AFEWS) for Wards/Spouses of Defence Personnel. 5% seats in all courses of Chandigarh University shall be reserved for the wards and spouses of Defence Martyrs and their immediate dependent members.

Ques. Does CU offer sports scholarships?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers scholarships to candidates who have shown exemplary performance in the field of sports. The selection procedure for the Sports Scholarship will be done based on:

  • Performance trials.
  • Original certificates related to sports achievements.

Ques. What does the Chandigarh University Early Bird Scholarship refer to?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers an Early Bird Scholarship to M.E. candidates as per the following conditions-

  • A 15% scholarship is given to students who have completed a B.E. from Chandigarh University, provided they pay the full semester fee at the time of admission.
  • A 10 % Scholarship is given to the students who have completed their Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology from other universities.

Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer any scholarships to female candidates?

Ans. Chandigarh University offers the Kalpana Chawla scholarship to ten female candidates belonging to EWS of Chandigarh. The applicant must have completed 10+2 from Chandigarh and should be willing to study their preferred course at CU. Under this scholarship, a 10% fee waiver will be offered to the beneficiaries every year. The total amount sanctioned for this scholarship is INR 10 Lakhs. The candidate’s family income should be less than INR 3 Lakhs per annum.

Ques. Does Chandigarh University offer any scholarships to B.Tech students?

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