Chandigarh University (CU), located on NH-95 Chandigarh–Ludhiana Highway at Gharuan in Mohali, Punjab, is a private research university established in 2012 by an Act of the Punjab State Legislature. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and AICTE, accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC, and is the first private university in India to earn ABET accreditation for the highest number of engineering programs. CU has also been ranked India’s No. 1 private university for three consecutive years in the QS Asia Rankings, highlighting its global academic reputation.
The university offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, Arts, and Media Studies. Admissions are conducted through its own entrance exam, CUCET, along with merit-based selection. The institution is known for its strong placement record, with joint campus placement programs attracting top recruiters from India and abroad.
The Gharuan campus spans 100 acres and is equipped with modern infrastructure including smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports complexes, and innovation hubs. Chandigarh University emphasizes experiential learning, industry collaboration, and global exposure, with partnerships across more than 100 international institutions. It regularly hosts international conferences on sustainability, technology, and innovation, fostering a vibrant academic and research environment.
Guided by its motto “Discover. Learn. Empower.”, Chandigarh University continues to grow as one of India’s leading private universities, nurturing graduates who are academically strong, industry-ready, and globally competent.