Panjab University, Chandigarh

Sector 14, Chandigarh, Punjab - 160014, India

Chandigarh, India

Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh Approved By: UGC , AIU , NAAC-A , NIRF Type: Public

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About Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University, [PU], was established in 1882 at Lahore, Pakistan and later moved to its current location at Chandigarh. The National Institutional Ranking Framework [NIRF] has ranked the University 33rd. There are 78 teaching and research departments at the main campus. The college is accreditated grade 'A' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC] and recognized by the University Grants Commission [UGC].

The University has 188 affiliated colleges in Punjab and one rural Regional Centre at Kauni, and 3 Regional Centres at Muktsar, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur. The campus is spread over an area of 550 acres in sectors 14 and 25 in Chandigarh. It provides quality education in the field of Arts, Mangement, Commerce, Design, Fine Arts, Engineering, Languages, Law, Medical Science, Pharma Science, and Science.

PU provides accommodation to its students with on campus hostels. Each of the hostels has a Wi-Fi connection and multiple messes for the students. Moreover, there are shopping centers and ATMs for students and faculty members on campus. Apart from the hostel facility, Panjab University infrastructure includes playgrounds, a gymnasium and a swimming pool, etc. for various other sports activities.

Panjab University, Chandigarh has notable alumni include Manmohan Singh [Former Prime Minister of India], Sushma Swaraj [Minister of Foreign Affairs], Kiran Bedi [First Woman IPS Officer], etc.

The University offers numerous courses at undergraduate level, postgraduate level, doctorate level, and diplomas in multiple specializations. It has international collaborations and recently signed MoUs with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Western Sydney. In fact, it has collaborations with National Science Technology and Development Agency, International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas too.

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Sl. No.	Table of Contents
1	Highlights
2	Rankings and Awards
3	Placements
4	Eligibility Criteria
5	Admissions
6	Hostel Details

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Highlights:

Year of Establishment	1882
Accreditations	Grade 'A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC], Association of Indian Universities [AIU]
Recognitions	University Grants Commission [UGC]
Students	More than 250000 including affiliated colleges
Infrastructure	Computer Labs, Cafeteria, Laboratory, Library, Hostel, Auditorium
Panjab University Chandigarh Address	Sector 14, Chandigarh, 160014
Panjab University Chandigarh Courses	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Diploma	Panjab University Fees Structure

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Rankings and Awards:

Ranked 3rd in India in the pharmacy by National Institute Ranking Framework in 2018
In 2018 the Panjab University ranking was 42nd in India in the Management category by NIRF
Ranked 59th in India in the Engineering category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2018
Ranked 114th in Asia by the Times Higher Education World in 2018
Ranked 135th among BRICS & Emerging Economies University Rankings in 2017

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Placement Highlights:

The university conducts a placement drive, called AVSAR, which is organized by the Central Placement Cell and the Student Council.
The University has a Central Placement Cell which bridges the gap between industries and students
Encourages the students to be resourceful assets to their future employing organizations
The Panjab University placement provides a well developed holistic training in order to upgrade the students' technical, aptitude, communication skills on a regular basis
It is responsible for organizing various Guest lectures and industrial visits
Conducts special programs by inviting prominent personalities from the corporate world to hone the leadership qualities of the students

Panjab University, Chandigarh Ranking

Engineering Ranking
Publication Name	Rank
	54

MBA Ranking
Publication Name	Rank
	48

Student Satisfaction Rating

Based on 37 Student's Reviews

Overall Rating

Academics

Fees

Placements

Infrastructure

Social Life

Rating Distribution

Great
	16
Average
	10
Needs Improvement
	3

Top Feature & Summary

This institute is recommended by 20/37 students

Contact Details and Location

Address :	Sector 14, Chandigarh, Punjab - 160014, India
Website :	http://puchd.ac.in/

Affiliation and Accreditation

The college is affiliated to Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh and accredited by UGC AIU NAAC-A NIRF.

Facilities

Computer labs

Cafeteria

Laboratory

Library

Hostel

Auditorium

Sports

Transport

Entrance Exams for Admission

Panjab University, Chandigarh Entrance Exams
Exam Name	Course Name
JEE MAIN	Bachelor of Engineering [BE]
PU CET	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]
NEET	Bachelor of Dental Science [BDS]
PU LLB	Bachelor of Laws [LLB]

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Eligibility Criteria:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Ed	The candidate must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50% marks Selection is done on the basis of Aptitude Test and merit obtained in the qualifying exam
BE	The candidate should have passed 12th with PCM as subjects Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in JEE Main
BCA	The candidate must have completed 12th with a minimum of 50% marks with Mathematics as a compulsory subject Selection is done on the basis of Merit
BBA	The candidate must have completed 12th with a minimum of 50% marks Selection is done on the basis of Merit
BA	The candidate must have completed with a minimum of 33% marks Selection is done on the basis of Merit
B.Sc	The candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in PU-CET [UG]
B.Com	The candidate must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in written test
B.P.Ed	The candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in written test
BFA	The candidate must have completed HSC with a minimum of 40% marks Selection is done on the basis of Written, Practical, or Oral Test conducted by the college
B.Pharm	The candidate must have completed 12th with PCB subjects Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in PU-CET (UG)
BA B.Ed.	The candidate must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks Selection will be done on the basis of Aptitude Test
LLB	The candidate must have completed graduation in the relevant discipline Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in PU-LLB entrance exam
BA LLB	The candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance exam
B.Com LLB	The candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance exam
M.Tech	The candidate must have completed B.Tech in the relevant discipline Selection is done on the basis of merit obtained in CET–PG which is conducted by the university
ME	The candidate must have completed BE in the relevant discipline Selection is done on the basis of CET-PG which is conducted by the university
MA	The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45% marks Selection is done on the basis of merit obtained in the aptitude test and CET-PG
MDS	The candidate must have completed BDS degree Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in NEET MDS
M.Sc	The candidate must have completed B.Sc degree in relevant discipline from the recognized university Selection is done on the basis of merit obtained in the aptitude test and CET-PG
M.Sc [Hons]	The candidate must have completed B.Sc. degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in CET-PG
M.Ed	The candidate must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks
M.P.Ed	The candidate must have completed B.P.Ed or B.Sc in Health and Physical Education with a minimum of 50% marks
M.Com [Hons]	The candidate must have completed B.Com degree from a recognized university
MCA	The candidate must have completed BCA or its equivalent degree from a recognized university
MBA	The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of marks scored in the relevant entrance examination
PGDCA	The candidate must have completed a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a compulsory subject either in 12th or at graduation level Selection is done on the basis of Merit
LLM	The candidate must have completed LLB or Integrated LLB course from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of CET-PG
MPH	The candidate must have completed BPH or its equivalent degree from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of CET-PG
MSW	The candidate must have completed BSW or its equivalent degree from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of Merit
M.Pharm	The candidate must have completed B.Pharm or its equivalent degree from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of Merit
M.L.I.Sc	The candidate must have completed B.L.I.Sc. degree from a recognized university Selection is done on the basis of Merit
Post MA Diploma	The candidate must have completed Post Graduate Degree in any relevant specializations Selection is done on the basis of merit obtained in the aptitude test
Ph.D.	The candidate must have completed Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks Selection is done on the basis of written test and interview
M.Phil	The candidate must have completed Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks Selection is done on the basis of written test and interview

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Admissions:

The Panjab University admissions are based on past academic merit and scores obtained in the relevant entrance exams.

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Courses and Fees Structure of Panjab University, Chandigarh

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Engineering Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Engineering [BE] 4 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 2.68 Lakh
Master of Engineering [ME] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 41,817
Master of Technology [M.Tech] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 41,817

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Management Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937
Master of Business Administration [MBA] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 26,817

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Commerce Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 20,800
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] Reviews View all reviews Devansh Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com], batch of 2015 2016-06-03 19:15:30 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 2/10 College is good in everything whether it is academics or infrastructure Good experience with teachers and in college with friends. It is to be great fun with friends Staff is awesome and well trained staff CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 2/10 Students associations are very active and co-working Almost every festival is celebrated on the campus Life in the college for us is awesome Message Full Review Already liked

Panjab University, Chandigarh Science Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 1.89 Lakh
Master of Commerce [M.Com] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 12,414
Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 1.35 Lakh
Post Graduate Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 7,967

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Humanities and Arts Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Arts [BA] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 20,800
Bachelor of Arts [BA] Reviews View all reviews Vijay Bachelor of Arts [BA], batch of 2000 2018-04-27 20:18:25 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 10/10 daily classes are taken on the time and most of the activities like project assignment group discussion quiz are conducted quality of the teaching is a very good very good experience I miss my college life. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 10/10 different clubs like music club bhangra club and society are made for extracurricular activities Baisakhi Basant panchmi etc are the most popular festival o the university. Message Full Review Already liked
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 20,800
Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc] 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 13,853
Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937
Diploma in Humanity Arts 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937
Master of Arts [MA] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 27,087
Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc] 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 13,853
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 9,597
Post Graduate Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 7,967

Panjab University, Chandigarh Fashion Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 1.89 Lakh
Master of Science [M.Sc] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 1.35 Lakh

Panjab University, Chandigarh Mass Media and Communications Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Post Graduate Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 7,967

Panjab University, Chandigarh Paramedical Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937

Panjab University, Chandigarh Dental Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Dental Science [BDS] 4 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 4.74 Lakh
Master of Dental Sciences [MDS] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 15.21 Lakh

Panjab University, Chandigarh Hospitality Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 1.89 Lakh

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Law Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Laws [BA LLB] 5 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 3.14 Lakh
Bachelor of Laws [LLB] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 19,387
Master of Laws [LLM] 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 25,497

Panjab University, Chandigarh Computer Applications Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Diploma 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937
Master of Computer Application [MCA] 3 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 79,701
Master of Computer Application [MCA] Reviews View all reviews Gursewak Master of Computer Application [MCA], batch of 2017 2017-08-31 07:09:37 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 8/10 The daily routine is from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, the assignments and projects are given for every subject. Quality of teaching is good and the experience is also good. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 8/10 Various Sports clubs, welfare clubs are there and they celebrate Youth Festival, the life at the college is at its best. Message Full Review Already liked

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Panjab University, Chandigarh Education Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 12,257
Diploma in Education 1 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 18,937
Master of Arts [MA] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 27,087
Master of Education [M.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 14,177
Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 14,177

Panjab University, Chandigarh Pharmacy Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name	Fees	Interested
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] 4 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 30,292
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] Reviews View all reviews Bharti Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm], batch of 2017 2017-01-18 19:59:12 ACADEMICS & FACULTY 10/10 In Panjab University classes start at 9 am till 5 pm with a 1-hour break for the lunch. For the practical work, labs are assigned as per the subject needs. All the required equipment are provided. The quality of teaching is good and teachers help the students. Overall experience is good. CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS 10/10 All the festivals are celebrated in the campus like Lohri, Holi, teachers day etc. Life in college is enjoyable. Message Full Review Already liked
Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm] 2 year(s), Full Time	Rs. 51,234

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Hostel Details

Panjab University, [PU] Chandigarh Hostel Details:

The Panjab University Campus has 8 hostels for boys, 9 for girls, 1 Working Women Hostel, 1 International Hostel, 2 Sports hostels
The hostel accommodates more than 6000 students
There is a common room with magazines and newspapers
There is also provision for indoor games, LCD TV, and music system
Various facilities are being provided by the hostel such as power backups, gym, telephone facilities, internet facilities, mess and dining services at a nominal charge
The Panjab University hostel rooms are wide, spacious and well ventilated
Hostels are maintained with the clean and hygienic environment

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Does the university have reservation for physically challenged students

Asked By Unika, 2017-04-29 12:08:44

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Replied By GetmyuniEnterprise 2017-04-29 12:11:13

Panjab University, Chandigarh has seat reservation for thalassemia patients, AIDS patients and cancer patients. There are two additional seats for rural area students. 5% marks relaxation is given to physically handicapped candidates.

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