Panjab University Chandigarh Highlights

Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Panjab University, Chandigarh
Location	Sector 14 & 25, Chandigarh
Established Year	1882 (Relocated in 1947)
Approved By	UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE
Accreditation	NAAC “A++” Grade
Campus Size	550+ Acres
University Type	Public/Government
Ranking (NIRF 2024)	25th Overall, 2nd among Universities in North India

Panjab University Chandigarh Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative 2025)

Event	Date
Application Start Date	March 2025
PU CET UG Exam Date	May 2025
PU CET PG Exam Date	June 2025
Result Declaration	July 2025
Counseling & Admission Process	July–August 2025
Academic Session Begins	August 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Panjab University Chandigarh Admission Process

Admission Procedure

UG Programs:

• Through PU CET (UG) or qualifying merit (depending on program)
   
• Submit online application via official portal
   

PG Programs:

• PU CET (PG) followed by counseling or merit-based admission
   

MBA (UBS):

• CAT + GD/PI (University-based shortlisting)
   

Law Programs:

• Through PU LLB/BA LLB Entrance Exams
   

Required Documents:

• 10th/12th Mark Sheets
   
• Graduation Mark Sheets (for PG)
   
• Entrance Scorecard
   
• Category/Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
   
• Passport-size photos
   

Panjab University Chandigarh Scholarship

Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Eligibility Criteria
Merit-based Scholarships	Top scorers in entrance/previous academics
Need-based Scholarships	Students from economically weaker backgrounds
Government Schemes	SC/ST/OBC/EWS per state and central norms
Minority Scholarships	For students from minority communities
Alumni-funded Grants	For academic excellence and innovation

Panjab University Chandigarh Placements

Placements

Parameter	Details
Average Salary (UG)	₹4.5 – ₹6.5 LPA (varies by department)
Highest Salary Package	₹18 LPA (Engineering, UBS)
Top Recruiters	Deloitte, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, EY, Amazon, ICICI
Internships	Facilitated via departments, T&P cell, alumni network
Placement Support	Aptitude prep, mock interviews, resume building

Panjab University Chandigarh Rankings

Ranked 23 for Dental by Indiatoday 2021

Ranked 23 for Dental by Indiatoday 2020

Ranked 11 for Overall Universities by The Week 2023

Ranked 11 for Overall Universities by The Week 2022

Ranked 12 for Overall Universities by The Week 2021

Ranked 15 for Overall Universities by The Week 2020

Ranked 19 for Dental by The Week 2020

Ranked 25 for Overall by NIRF 2023

 

Rankings & Recognition

 

Ranking Body	Recognition
NIRF 2024	25th Overall, Top 10 in Pharmacy & Law
QS Asia University	Featured among top 250 universities in Asia
NAAC	Accredited with “A++” Grade
ARIIA	Among top in innovation & research performance

Panjab University Chandigarh Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
BA	₹13k (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.Com	₹13k (1st Year Fees)	10+2
MBA	₹2.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation with 50% + CAT

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Panjab University Chandigarh Facilities

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Panjab University Chandigarh Ratings & Reviews

Academics

7.7 / 10

Faculty

7.6 / 10

Infrastructure

7.5 / 10

Placement

7.8 / 10

Social Life

7.7 / 10

Accommodation

7.7 / 10

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Panjab University Chandigarh FAQs

Is Panjab University a government institution?

Yes, PU is a government university jointly funded by the State and Central governments.

Does the university provide hostel accommodation?

Yes, there are more than 15 hostels for boys and girls with mess, Wi-Fi, and security.

Which entrance exams are accepted?

PU CET UG/PG, CAT (for MBA), PU LLB/BA LLB exams, and some merit-based admissions.

Is placement assistance provided?

Yes, each department has placement coordinators and a central T&P Cell.

Are there cultural or technical events at PU?

Yes, PU is known for "Jhankaar," "Ankur," youth fests, tech symposiums, and debates.

What is the hostel fee at PU?

Ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 annually including mess charges.

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