Panjab University: Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Admission at Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University (PU), located in Chandigarh, was established in 1882 (originally in Lahore, later re-established in India). It is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious public universities, recognized by UGC and accredited with NAAC ‘A++’ grade. PU offers multidisciplinary education in arts, commerce, science, engineering, law, and management.

Key Programs

• Undergraduate: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., LL.B.
• Postgraduate: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, M.Tech., LL.M.
• Doctoral: Ph.D. programs in arts, commerce, sciences, engineering, and law
• Diploma and certificate programs in applied and vocational studies

Entrance Exams & Eligibility

• B.Tech. admissions through JEE Main
• MBA admissions through CAT/MAT/PU-CET (PG)
• Law admissions through PU-LLB/PU-CET
• UG admissions through PU-CET (UG)
• Ph.D. admissions through entrance exam + interview
• UG eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks
• PG eligibility: Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks

Admission Process

1. Submit online application via PU admission portal
2. Appear for PU-CET/JEE/CAT/University entrance exam
3. Counseling and seat allocation
4. Fee payment and enrollment confirmation

Fee Highlights

B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. ~₹10,000–₹20,000 annually; MBA ~₹1–1.5 lakhs annually; B.Tech. ~₹80,000–₹1 lakh annually; Law ~₹50,000–₹70,000 annually; Ph.D. ~₹30,000–₹50,000 annually.

Campus at PU Chandigarh

The university has a sprawling campus in Sector 14 & 25, Chandigarh, with historic architecture and modern infrastructure.

Facilities

• Central library with 600,000+ books and e-resources
• Engineering and science laboratories
• Law moot court halls
• Hostels and student residences
• Sports stadiums and cultural activity centers
• Research and incubation hubs

Placements at PU Chandigarh

The placement cell ensures strong industry connections across IT, law, business, and research sectors.

• Top recruiters: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Cognizant, law firms, government organizations
• Highest package: around ₹12–15 LPA
• Average package: around ₹4–6 LPA
• Sectors: IT, consulting, law, education, public services
• Internships offered across industries and institutions

Scholarships at PU Chandigarh

The university provides financial support through government and institutional scholarships.

• Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories
• Merit scholarships for academic excellence
• Need‑based financial aid
• Research fellowships for doctoral students

Cut Offs at PU Chandigarh

Admission cut‑offs vary annually based on PU-CET, JEE, CAT, and other entrance performance.

• B.Tech. (JEE Main): qualifying percentile ~80–85+
• MBA (CAT/PU-CET PG): percentile ~70–80+
• Law (PU-LLB): rank within top 2000–3000
• UG Arts/Science: minimum 50–55% in 10+2
• Ph.D.: Competitive entrance scores + interview