Chandigarh University Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Updated on 10 January 2026

Mohali, Punjab

Simran Popli

Updated on 10 January 2026

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	01 October 2025
Application Deadline	30 June 2026
Admission Through	University (CUCET)
Entrance Exams Accepted	JEE Main, CUET, CUCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, GATE, GPAT, UGC NET, PhD Entrance Test
UG Programmes	100+ courses
PG Programmes	60+ courses
Eligibility (UG)	10+2 with 50% marks in relevant stream (PCM/PCB/Commerce/Arts as applicable)
Eligibility (PG)	Graduation with 50% marks in relevant discipline
Fee Range (UG)	₹75,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)	₹80,000 - ₹1,80,000 per year
Session Begins	July 2026
Official Website	https://www.cuchd.in
Admission Helpline	1800-270-1411, admissions@cuchd.in

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BTech	Computer Science	4 years	Varies (approx. 180 per branch)	10+2 with PCM, 50%+	CUCET / JEE Main	₹1,74,500
BTech	Mechanical Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCM, 50%+	CUCET / JEE Main	₹1,74,500
BTech	Electronics & Communication	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCM, 50%+	CUCET / JEE Main	₹1,74,500
BTech	Civil Engineering	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCM, 50%+	CUCET / JEE Main	₹1,74,500
BTech	Other Specializations (Total 41)	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCM, 50%+	CUCET / JEE Main	₹1,74,500

Management Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BBA	General	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET	₹42,000 approx.
BBA (Hons.)	FinTech	3 years	Varies	10+2, 60%+	CUCET	₹42,000 approx.
BBA (Hons.)	Business Analytics	3 years	Varies	10+2, 60%+	CUCET	₹42,000 approx.
BBA + LLB (Integrated)	Law	5 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET	₹42,000 approx.

Science Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BSc	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, etc.	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET / 12th Board	₹36,000 approx.
BPT (Physiotherapy)	General	4 years	Varies	10+2 with PCB, 50%+	CUCET	₹1,74,500

Commerce Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BCom (Hons.)	General	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET / 12th Board	₹36,000 approx.

Arts Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BA	Journalism & Mass Communication, English, Psychology, etc.	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET / 12th Board	₹36,000 approx.

Architecture & Design Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
BArch	Architecture	5 years	Varies	10+2 with 45% + PCM	CUCET / NATA	₹1,11,000
BDes	Design	3 years	Varies	10+2, 50%+	CUCET	₹36,000 approx.

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MTech	Computer Science & Engineering	2 years	60	BTech/B.E., 60%	CUCET/GATE	₹1,64,000
MTech	Mechanical Engineering	2 years	30	BTech/B.E., 60%	CUCET/GATE	₹1,64,000
MTech	Electronics & Communication	2 years	30	BTech/B.E., 60%	CUCET/GATE	₹1,64,000
MTech	Civil Engineering	2 years	30	BTech/B.E., 60%	CUCET/GATE	₹1,64,000

MBA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (Total)
MBA	Marketing	2 years	120	Graduation, 50%	CUCET/CAT/MAT	₹6,40,000
MBA	Finance	2 years	120	Graduation, 50%	CUCET/CAT/MAT	₹6,40,000
MBA	Human Resource Management	2 years	60	Graduation, 50%	CUCET/CAT/MAT	₹6,40,000
MBA	International Business	2 years	60	Graduation, 50%	CUCET/CAT/MAT	₹6,40,000

MSc Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MSc	Data Science	2 years	60	BSc, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000
MSc	Physics	2 years	30	BSc, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000
MSc	Chemistry	2 years	30	BSc, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000
MSc	Mathematics	2 years	30	BSc, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000

MCA Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MCA	Computer Applications	2 years	120	Graduation with Maths, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000

MPharma Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MPharma	Pharmaceutics	2 years	30	BPharma, 50%	CUCET	₹2,18,000
MPharma	Pharmacology	2 years	30	BPharma, 50%	CUCET	₹2,18,000

MA Programmes

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
MA	English	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	CUCET	₹1,48,000
MA	Journalism & Mass Communication	2 years	30	Graduation, 50%	CUCET	₹1,48,000

LLM Programme

Programme	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam	Fees (per year)
LLM	Corporate Law	2 years	30	LLB, 50%	CUCET	₹1,64,000

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

Department	Duration	Eligibility	Entrance	Fellowship
Computer Science & Applications	3-6 years	M.Tech/M.E./MCA or equivalent, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Engineering (Civil, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical)	3-6 years	Master's in relevant engineering, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Biology)	3-6 years	Master's in Science/Pharmacy/Biotech, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Law	3-6 years	LLM with 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Business Management & Commerce	3-6 years	MBA/MCom or equivalent, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Mass Communication	3-6 years	Master's in Journalism/Mass Comm., 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition)	3-6 years	Master's in relevant health sciences, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Psychology	3-6 years	Master's in Psychology, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)
Emerging Technologies & Intelligent Systems	3-6 years	Relevant Master's degree, 55%+	CUCET or NET qualified exempted	₹35,000/month (approx.)

Admission Process

Register online for CUCET and pay ₹2000 application fee
Appear for CUCET entrance exam (exempted if NET/UGC qualified)
Attend personal interview and presentation
Final selection by Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
Complete admission formalities and fee payment

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Diploma in Advanced Credit Program (Industry-Oriented)	Varies (Short-term)	10+2 or Graduation (depending on course)	₹Varies (some free certification options)

Certificate Programmes

Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Fees
Advanced Credit Program Level 1 (Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills)	Short-term	10+2 or Graduation	₹0 (Free Certification)
Professional Certification Courses (Tech, BCA, BBA, HMCT, B.Com, LLB, B.Arch, MBA, M.Tech, M.Com, Journalism, MCA)	Short-term	Varies by course (UG/PG students eligible)	₹Varies (Affordable fees)

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

Visit https://cucet.cuchd.in and register with email/mobile to create your profile
Fill personal and academic details, select your desired course and exam phase (CUCET-I or CUCET-II)
Upload scanned photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, and category certificate if applicable
Pay application fee of ₹1000 online via card/UPI/netbanking or offline via challan
Submit application and save your application number for future reference
Appear for CUCET exam on scheduled date to be eligible for admission and scholarships

Application Fee

Category	Amount
All Categories	₹1000

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

Cutoffs for Chandigarh University have shown a fluctuating trend with competition increasing for popular branches like Computer Science. The closing rank for Computer Science in 2024 was around 58,140, slightly higher than 63,416 in 2023, indicating moderate competition.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

Branch	General	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	EWS
Computer Science & Engineering	Approx. 47509-58140
Mechanical Engineering	130970-270867
Civil Engineering	136216-272125

CUCET Cutoff 2025 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test)

Category	Cutoff Range (Score/Rank)
General	85-90 (Score)
OBC	80-85 (Score)
SC/ST	70-75 (Score)
EWS	80-85 (Score)

NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2022 (for BSc Hotel & Hospitality Management)

Round	General Category Closing Rank
Round 1	10201
Round 2	10382

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	25 October 2025
Application Deadline	30 April 2026
Entrance Exam	1 May 2026
Counselling	June 2026 onwards
Classes Begin	5 January 2026 (Even Semester)
Online Course Admission Deadline	31 January 2026

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

Class 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (CUCET/JEE/state CET)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
Passport-size photographs, Aadhar card
Migration certificate, Transfer certificate, Character certificate

PG Admission

Bachelor’s degree certificate and all semester marksheets
Entrance exam scorecard (CUCET/GATE/CAT/university exam)
Category certificate, Passport-size photograph, Aadhar card
Migration certificate, Transfer certificate, Character certificate

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

Document	Year	Download Link
Brochure	2025-26	Download PDF
Brochure	2025-26	Download PDF
Admission Brochure	2025-26	Download PDF

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?

Admission is through the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET), conducted in two phases with Phase 1 registration ending on 30 April 2026 and exam by 1 May 2026. Candidates register online, pay ₹1,000 application fee, appear for CUCET or submit scores of JEE Main, CAT, GATE, etc., followed by counselling based on merit and entrance scores.

What are the fees at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?

B.Tech fees are ₹1,53,000 per semester for CSE, and MBA fees are ₹1,62,000 per semester excluding hostel charges. Hostel fees range from ₹3.2 lakh to ₹3.64 lakh for the entire course duration. Fees are payable semester-wise, with scholarships available based on entrance ranks and academic performance.

What is the placement record at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?

In 2025, over 9,000 students were placed with 1,100+ recruiters. The highest international package was ₹1.7 crore per annum, and the highest domestic package was ₹54.75 lakh per annum. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and SAP Labs, with 90%+ placement in CSE and 30% increase in engineering offers.

What cutoff/rank is needed for CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?

Admission cutoffs vary by program; for B.Tech, a minimum 50% in 10+2 with Physics and Maths is required along with CUCET or JEE Main scores. Competitive branches like CSE may require ranks within top 50,000 in JEE or CUCET. Category-wise relaxation applies, and MBA admissions consider CAT/MAT scores with 50% minimum graduation marks.

How is hostel and campus life at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY?

Hostels offer single, double, and triple occupancy rooms with mess facilities serving diverse cuisines. The campus is vibrant with sports, cultural fests, and clubs promoting holistic development. Facilities include Wi-Fi, gym, and medical care, creating a secure and engaging environment for students.

Is CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY worth joining?

Chandigarh University offers strong ROI with ₹3-7 lakh total fees and excellent placements, especially in engineering and management. Its industry connections, scholarships, and modern infrastructure make it a good choice for students aiming for high package jobs and holistic growth in North India.