Chandigarh University

chandigarh university, founded in 2012 by the punjab state legislature, is a private institution based in mohali, punjab. recognised by the university grants commission (ugc) and accredited with an 'a+' grade by naac, the university offers a variety of programs approved by respected bodies like aicte, bci, pci, ncte, aiu, coa, csi, and nchmct. in the qs asia rankings 2025, chandigarh university has become the top private university in india, climbing to 120th position in asia from 149th in 2024. it has surpassed several premier institutions, including iits and nits, in the india-level rankings. the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in over 200 disciplines across its 18 departments. annual tuition fees range from rs 70,000 to rs 3,73,000, depending on the degree level, program duration, and specialisation, with merit-based scholarships available for eligible students. admissions are based on a combination of merit and entrance exam performance. chandigarh university administers its own entrance exam, the chandigarh university common entrance test (cucet), for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. cucet is the main pathway for admission to various programs and scholarship eligibility. for some programs, direct admission may be offered based on academic performance in previous exams. additionally, for certain postgraduate courses, the university also considers marks obtained in the candidate's bachelor’s degree. alongside cucet, chandigarh university accepts scores from other recognised exams, such as cuet, cat, xat, mat, jee mains, nata, among others for admission. chandigarh university hosted over 900 leading multinational companies, providing placement opportunities for students. these companies offered more than 9,000 placement offers across diverse industries. for the 2024 session, 2 mba students secured a package of 20 lpa. the highest international package offered was rs 1.7 crore per annum, while the top domestic package stood at rs 54.75 lpa. the chandigarh university campus spans 150 acres and is located near nh-05 on the chandigarh-ludhiana highway, just 14.4 km from the mohali bus stand. the campus includes 18 libraries, 60 research centres, and advanced research facilities. university name: chandigarh university (cu) location: mohali, punjab, india established: 2012 type: private university accreditation: naac 'a+' (national assessment and accreditation council) affiliations: ugc, aicte, bci, pci, ncte global collaborations: 300+ partner universities worldwide (e.g., uc berkeley, university of california) chandigarh railway station: 20 km (approx. 30 minutes by car) chandigarh airport: 15 km (approx. 20 minutes by car) chandigarh isbt (bus stand): 18 km (approx. 25 minutes by car) sector 17 (chandigarh city centre): 20 km (approx. 25 minutes by car) student clubs & activities: tech, cultural, literary, sports, entrepreneurship, social welfare clubs research focus: research centres, funded projects, conferences, publications global exposure: student exchange programs, study abroad, international internships student strength: 18,000+ students, diverse student body safety & security: 24/7 cctv surveillance, security personnel, emergency medical facilities