Panjab University

Panjab University is a government institution approved by UGC, situated in Chandigarh. It has received NAAC accreditation with an A++ Grade and a score of 3.68 out of 4. The UGC has recognized PU Chandigarh with the esteemed category status due to its academic excellence and contributions. Below are the key highlights of Panjab University Chandigarh:

• Popular Programmes: The flagship courses at Panjab University are BE and MBA. In addition to these, there are 60 other courses offered through various affiliated institutes.
• Constituent Colleges: Panjab University comprises 6 constituent colleges, including Baba Balraj Panjab University Constituent College (Dharamkot, Mokham Khan Wala, Nihal Singh Wala, Sikhwala) and Saheed Udham Singh Panjab University Constituent College (Guru Har Sahai). Furthermore, the university has 202 affiliated colleges and 3 regional centers.
• Placements: The university has recently published the NIRF 2026 data for various streams. The median package for UG three-year courses at Panjab University is INR 5.40 LPA, while the median salary for PG two-year courses is INR 7.20 LPA.
• Ranking: In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Panjab University is ranked 276 in the 'Asia University' category. Times Higher Education placed Panjab University between 601-800 in its World University Rankings 2026. In 2025, NIRF ranked PU, Chandigarh 57 in the 'Overall', 35 in the 'University', 92 in the 'Management', and 93 in the 'Engineering' category.
• Entrance Exams: PU accepts JEE Main scores for BE admissions. For UBS MBA admissions, valid CAT scores are considered for candidate selection. Additionally, Panjab University conducts its own entrance exams, such as PU UGLAW for UG level law courses. However, some courses at PU Chandigarh also admit students based on merit. To learn more about the entrance exams accepted by Panjab University, click here.
• Cutoffs: The JEE Main cutoff for Panjab University was 57428 for the CSE branch at UIET. The cutoff for the same branch at its affiliated institute, Chandigarh College of Engineering & Technology, was 83106.
• Fees: The fees at Panjab University vary depending on the chosen course. The total tuition fees for BE courses range from INR 59,200 to INR 4.87 lakh. The most affordable specialization is BE in Chemical Engineering, while CSE has the highest fees at Panjab University.

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Panjab University, Chandigarh provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some of the well-known Panjab University UG programs include BA, BE, BCom, BA LLB, BSc, and more. Likewise, some of the Panjab University PG programs consist of MA, MBA, MCA, MCom, MPharm, etc. By offering such a wide range of courses, it enables students to pursue any Panjab University program without the need to look for another college or university. Explore more course-related details below: