Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | BE/BTech total tuition INR 5.97–14.84 lakh; MBA INR 5.12–7.58 lakh |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Chandigarh University is a private research university on the Chandigarh–Ludhiana Highway (NH-05) in Mohali, Punjab, with a second campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It runs around 154 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes and more than 200 courses in total. Its two most popular courses are BE (Bachelor of Engineering) and MBA. Its BE programmes in CSE, ECE and Chemical Engineering hold ABET accreditation, and it holds NAAC A+ accreditation.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BE / BTech (total) | INR 5.97–14.84 lakh | Total fee including other components: INR 9.34–19.93 lakh. The most expensive named programme is BE (Hons) in CSE (AI & ML) in collaboration with IBM. |
| MBA | INR 5.12–7.58 lakh | Tuition. |
| BSc (total) | INR 3.36–8.72 lakh | Total tuition. |
| BA LLB (total) | INR 11.2 lakh | Total tuition. |
Check the exact fee for your programme on the official Chandigarh University fee page before applying: Chandigarh University official website.
Student Reviews
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Admission Process
The main route is CUCET, the university’s own entrance test, which also serves as its scholarship test — scoring above 90.01 marks in Phase 1 earns a 100% tuition-fee waiver, and scholarships of up to 100% are offered. BTech and BE applicants need Class 12 with 50–60% aggregate depending on specialisation, with Maths and Physics compulsory. MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate, with selection through CUCET, CAT, MAT, ATMA or XAT plus counselling. BSc applicants need Class 12 in the relevant Science stream with 45–50% aggregate through CUCET. The CUCET application fee is INR 1,000. Applicants with 90% or more in Class 12, or a JEE Main rank up to 50,000, are exempt from CUCET. International students follow the same academic criteria and need a valid TOEFL or IELTS score; CUCET scholarships are not available to international students.
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Placements and Careers
Chandigarh University does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university runs a placement and careers service for its students — see the official Chandigarh University website for the latest placement information. Do not rely on package figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
NIRF 2025 ranks Chandigarh University 32nd overall, 19th among universities, 31st in engineering, 32nd in management, 15th in pharmacy and 14th in architecture and planning. QS World University Rankings 2027 place it at 526th (QS 2026 gave 575th). QS Asia University Rankings 2027 place it 104th in Asia and first among private universities in India.
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Campus and Infrastructure
The main campus is on the Chandigarh–Ludhiana Highway (NH-05) in Mohali, Punjab, and there is a second campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Campus facilities, hostels, libraries and laboratories vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details.
Faculties and Departments
BE and MBA are the most popular courses, alongside law, design and BSc programmes and courses such as BCom, BA, BCA, MCA, BBA, BA LLB, BDes and BPharm. The university runs around 154 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes and more than 200 courses in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Chandigarh University?
Through CUCET, the university’s own entrance test, on the CUCET portal at cucet.cuchd.in. The application fee is INR 1,000. CUCET is also the scholarship test — scoring above 90.01 marks in Phase 1 earns a 100% tuition-fee waiver.
Does JEE Main count for BTech admission?
Yes, as an exemption: applicants with 90% or more in Class 12, or a JEE Main rank up to 50,000, are exempt from CUCET. Otherwise BTech and BE admission is through CUCET.
Can international students apply, and do they get CUCET scholarships?
Yes, international students can apply under the same academic criteria, and need a valid TOEFL or IELTS score. CUCET scholarships are not available to international students — check the international admissions page on cuchd.in for the current international fee and process.
How much is tuition at Chandigarh University?
BE/BTech total tuition is INR 5.97–14.84 lakh. MBA tuition is INR 5.12–7.58 lakh, BSc total tuition is INR 3.36–8.72 lakh, and BA LLB total tuition is INR 11.2 lakh. Check the official fee page for the current programme-wise figures.
What marks do I need for BTech or MBA?
BTech and BE applicants need Class 12 with 50–60% aggregate depending on specialisation, with Maths and Physics compulsory. MBA applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate, with selection through CUCET, CAT, MAT, ATMA or XAT plus counselling.
Scholarships
CUCET scholarships — the university’s own entrance test is also its scholarship test, with scholarships of up to 100% of tuition fees; scoring above 90.01 marks in Phase 1 earns a 100% tuition-fee waiver. These scholarships are not available to international students. Check the official CUCET page for the current terms. There is no India scholarship post on this site yet. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
Chandigarh University
NH-05, Chandigarh–Ludhiana Highway, Mohali, Punjab, India