Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh

Chandigarh, ChandigarhState UniversityEstd 1882
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About Panjab University

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Panjab University (PU), also known as Panjab University Chandigarh (PUCHD), is a public research university located in Chandigarh, India. Established in 1882, it is one of the oldest universities in India and is known for its high standards of teaching and research. PU is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS (Asia). Panjab University is ranked 44th by the NIRF in the Overall University rankings category of its 2023 ranking. Panjab University is an AICTE-approved university and has 188 affiliated colleges in eight districts of Punjab and the UT of Chandigarh. Check Panjab University Affiliated Colleges

Punjab University offers more than 850 courses in 78 departments through its affiliated colleges at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Some of the most popular courses offered by the Panjab University at the UG level are B.A., B.Sc, LLB, BPEd, and B.Tech along with fine arts, business & management, medical sciences, languages, etc. Admission to Pabjab University is based on the entrance examination conducted by the university such as PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW followed by a personal interview. The university also accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main for admission to its B.Tech programs. Apart from the regular degree programs, PUCHD also offers various distance learning programs through the University School of Open Learning (USOL).

Panjab University Merit List 2024

Panjab University Merit List 2024
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Panjab University Rankings

Panjab University, Chandigarh has been ranked by many international and national agencies such as NIRF, The Week, QS World Rankings, etc. The table below mentions the rankings of Panjab University by different agencies:

Ranking Body Year Rankings
NIRF-Overall 2023 44
NIRF-Management 2023 82
NIRF-Pharmacy 2023 8
NIRF-University 2023 25
NIRF-Research 2023 33

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Panjab University Courses & Fees

Panjab University provides a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and e-diploma programs in a variety of fields. Admission to Punjab University is available both in person as well as online. The table below lists some of the top courses offered by Panjab University along with the eligibility and course fees:

Courses Details Fees
B.E/B.Tech Eligibility: The candidate should have secured at least 50% in 10+2;
Selection Criteria: JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PULEET
INR 99.71K- INR 6.19L
B.Sc Eligibility: The candidate should have secured at least 50% in 10+2;
Selection Criteria: PU-CET (UG)
INR 15K- INR 2.88L
BA Eligibility: Candidate should have secured a 30-60% margin in 10+2;
Selection: Merit-based
INR 15.38K- INR 1.96L
BA LLB Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% in 10+2
Selection Criteria: PU UGLAW
INR 3.23L-INR 5.27L
MA Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least a 45-50% marks in graduation;
Selection: PU-CET (PG)
INR 10.35K- INR 1.35L
M.Sc Eligibility: Candidates should have at least secured a 50-55% margin in graduation;
Selection: PUCET (PG)
INR 18K- INR 3.92L
MBA Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% in graduation;
Selection: PU-MET, CAT PU-CET (PG)
INR 40.03K- INR 6.19L
Ph.D Eligibility: Master's degree with 55% aggregate
Selection Criteria: PhD Entrance Test/  UGC NET/ CSIR NET including JRF, SLET, GATE/ national level scholarship/ fellowship, for example, GPAT/ JEST/ direct awardees of fellowship

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Panjab University offers admissions to various courses at UG, PG and Doctoral level, which are done on the basis of merit, entrance tests and personal interviews.Most of Panjab University’s courses is entrance based. Candidates must qualify the university-conducted/national-level entrance before proceeding to the university-level selection for official admission. For admission to its UG, PG, and Doctoral level programs, the university administers roughly 10 entrance tests including the PU-MET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PU UGLAW, PULEET, PU MPhil and PhD Entrance Test. The candidates who qualify the same are then called for the group discussion followed by the personal interview and counseling rounds for engineering aspirants respectively.

Panjab University issues the application form online at www. cetpg.puchd.ac.in for all programs. Candidates should keep in mind that they must complete and submit the Panjab University application form 2023 prior to the deadline. Applicants must additionally also submit the necessary documentation and pay the application fee using net banking, credit card or debit card.

Panjab University Application Process

Panjab University admissions are in online mode. Given below is the stepwise procedure on how to fill in the Panjab University application form 2023:

  • Candidates are required to visit the Panjab University’s official website- puchd.ac.in
  • Followed by which they are required to select the tab displaying ‘Online Registration’;
  • Candidates are required to login using their registered ID and password which they should have received post-registration;
  • Candidates are then required to fill in the application form with their accurate details;
  • Upload the required documents in the dimensions specified on the website;
  • Pay the application fee online using credit card, debit card or a net banking account;
  • Followed by which they are required to download the application for future reference.
  • Documents Required:
  • Marksheet of the qualifying examination
  • Character Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Passport-Sized Photographs

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Panjab University Placement

Panjab University, Institute of Engineering and Technology recorded the highest placement packaged in the year 2023 being INR 45 LPA for the Btech program. Further total of 383 offers was made during PU UIET Placements 2023 by top recruiters such as Amazon, Dabur, and American Express.  According to the placement report 2022 of Panjab University, the average package offered was INR 8.89 LPA.

The highest salary package offered was INR 58.48 LPA by Tolaram Group at University Business School, Panjab University (PU) and the average package offered was INR 13.7 LPA.105 out of 115 were placed in top recruiting firms. More than 55 recruiters including Tolaram Group, American Express, Trident, Dabur, EY, Deloitte, Adani, Maruti Suzuki, and many more visited the college campus for placements. The top five companies offering top packages were Tolaram (INR 58.48 LPA), Trident (INR 24 LPA), American Express (INR 21.3 LPA), Adani Group (INR 14.5 LPA), and Korn Ferry (INR 14.5 LPA). Panjab University Placements 2023 highlights are as follows:

                                                          UIET Placement 2023
Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
No. of offers made 383
Highest Package offered INR 45 LPA
Average Package offered INR 8.89 LPA
Top Recuiters Amazon, American Express and Dabur

Check: UIET Chandigarh Placements 

                                                          UBS Placement 2023
Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
No. of students participated 115
No. of students placed 105
Highest Package offered INR 58.48 LPA
Average Package offered INR 13.72 LPA
Top Recuiters Tolaram, Trident, American Express, Dabur, Korn Ferry.

Check: UBS Chandigarh Placements

Panjab University Top recruiters

Tolaram Group Adani Amazon
Trident MG Motors Dabur
EY Korn Ferry American Express

Panjab University Scholarships

Panjab University offers scholarships to students on a merit and need basis. Given below are the two primary scholarships offered by Panjab University:

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Amount (in INR)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Students with a family income of less than INR 2.5 Lakhs and a minimum of 60% marks in the previous examination Up to INR 10,000 per annum
National Scholarship Students belonging to economically weaker sections and belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories Up to INR 30,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Differently Abled Students Students with a minimum of 40% disability and a minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination Up to INR 20,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Single Girl Child Female students who are the only child of their parents Up to INR 5,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Sportspersons Students who have represented the university or the state in sports Up to INR 10,000 per annum

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Panjab University Facilities

Panjab University has a campus of 550 acres in sectors 14 and 25 in Chandigarh with proper infrastructure and excellent facilities for the growth of the students. Panjab University offers several facilities to students, faculty as well as non-teaching staff which include –

  • Hostels: There are 17 total hostels with 8 hostels for boys and 9 hostels for girls thaht can accommodate 6700 students. Each hostel has a common room, dining hall, canteen, and outdoor court for sports. Rooms are equipped with all the basic amenities. Check Panjab University Hostel
  • Medical Facilities: BGJ (Bhai Ghanaiya J) Institute of Health provides medical facilities to students and faculties of all branches. 24*7 services are provided and a wagon to rescue is also available. The BCJ at Panjab University has a completely  contemporary curative laboratory and the most recent and fully digital and computerized radiological equipment.
  • Sports Facilities: Panjab University has arrangements for outdoor as well as indoor sports including an international-level swimming pool, Athletic track, Gym, Volleyball courts, Cricket grounds, lawn tennis courts, netball grounds, Hockey and football grounds, etc.
  • Library:  AC Joshi Library is the official Library of Panjab University and is a 5 storyed building equipped with computer and communication network houses with accommodation of 500 readers. The Library has subscribed to 312 current periodicals and has a collection of over 8 lac publications including books, reports, government documents, newspapers, and a prized collection of 1492 manuscripts.
  • SC/ST cell: In addition to these basic facilities, Panjab University is one of the first  universities to start an SC/ST cell. The main objective of the SC/ST cell is to execute, assess and evaluate the reservation policy and to comply with the UGC regulations. The cell is also actively following various welfare policies and schemes for the SC/ST students, faculty as well as administration of the university.
  • Equal Opportunity Cell -PWD: The main purpose of this cell being the correct implementation of the RPWD Act, 2016 in the Panjab University.
  • Fests: Panjab University is known for the fests and events it organizes on a grand scale a few well-known ones being the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage festival, Panjab University Annual Festival-Jhankaar. Additionally, the university also organizes a number of guest lectures, web lectures, international conferences, theatre events as well as quiz competitions in order to contribute to the holistic development of its students.

Panjab University Alumni

Panjab University has a list of notable figures who have had a significant impact in their respective fields, contributed to the growth of the nation, and have powerful and influential positions in top corporations. Given below are some notable alumni of Panjab University:

Alumni Name Field Achievements
Dr. Manmohan Singh Economics Former Prime Minister of India
Amartya Sen Economics Nobel Prize winner in Economics
Pranab Mukherjee Politics Former President of India
Karan Johar Film Industry Bollywood Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter
Pritish Nandy Media Indian Poet, Journalist and Film Producer
Vir Singh Literature Pioneer of Punjabi Literature and Poetry
Bhagat Singh Politics Indian Socialist Considered to be One of the Most Influential Revolutionaries of the Indian Independence Movement
Dev Anand Film Industry Bollywood Actor, Director, and Producer
Gurcharan Das Literature Indian Author, Columnist and Public Intellectual
Justice M. R. Jayaram Judiciary Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India

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Panjab University FAQs

Ques. What are the popular courses at Panjab University?

Ans. The popular courses offered in Panjab University are B.Tech, B.Sc, BPharma. Admission to these courses is given on the basis of merit scores achieved by the candidates in PU CET conducted by Panjab University.

Ques. Does Panjab University have accommodation Facilities?

Ans. Yes, Panjab University has accommodation facilities for its students. There are 25 hostels for girls and boys respectively on sharing basis and each hostel can accommodate approximately 600-700 students. The hostel facilities include indoor, outdoor games space, common room, a reading room, mess, gym etc.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission in Panjab University?

Ans. The following documents are required at the time of admission in Panjab University:

  • Passport size photograph;
  • Candidate’s signature;
  • Transfer Certificate;
  • Migration Certificate;
  • Marksheets of 10th & 12th;
  • Conduct Certificate;
  • Category Certificate

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in Panjab University?

Ans.

Courses Number of seats
M.Sc 26 seats
B.Com 210 seats
B.A 984 seats
M.A 23 seats
M.C.A 41 seats

Ques. Does Panjab University offer admission to international students?

Ans.Yes, Panjab University does offer admission to international students. The university has an International Cell which actively works and coordinates between international aspirants who wish to pursue their education at the university.

Ques. Does Panjab University provide hostels?

Ans.Yes. Panjab University has 17 total hostels with 8 hostels for boys and 9 for girls which can accommodate 6700 students. The University also has a hostel for working women available to students. 

Ques. Does Panjab University offer courses in distance learning mode?

Ans. Yes, Panjab University offers admission to distance education for UG courses such as BCA, BFA, B.Sc, BBA, B.Ed, and BA to students who qualify for the common entrance test.

Ques. Can I take admission to Panjab University without an entrance exam?

Ans.Yes, You can take admitted to Panjab University without giving an entrance exam as admission to some of the UG courses is merit-based. 

Ques. How many campuses are there of Panjab University?

Ans.The Panjab University has two campuses in the city of Chandigarh. The first is in sector 14, while the second is in sector 25.

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Panjab University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
BA
1 Course
13,185 (1st Year Fees) 10+26 June - 02 Jul 2024
Ph.D
35 Courses
1,150 - 15,667 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
B.Com
1 Course
13,185 (1st Year Fees) 10+26 June - 02 Jul 2024
MBA
10 Courses
23,945 - 2.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50% + CAT16 June - 18 Jul 2024
M.Com
1 Course
13,345 (1st Year Fees) Graduation16 June - 18 Jul 2024
BE
8 Courses
26,585 - 1.14 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main6 June - 02 Jul 2024
B.Ed
2 Courses
37,800 - 45,085 (1st Year Fees) Graduation6 June - 02 Jul 2024
L.L.M
1 Course
34,105 (Total Fees) L.L.B. with 50% + CLAT16 June - 18 Jul 2024
M.Sc
17 Courses
11,825 - 1.41 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation16 June - 18 Jul 2024
B.Sc {Hons.}
13 Courses
12,700 - 76,735 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + PU CET6 June - 02 Jul 2024

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Panjab University Upcoming Application Dates 2024

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AILET ResultDec 01, 2024
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Dec 26, 2024

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CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card DateOct 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

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Panjab University, JEE Main Cutoff 2023

Panjab University, JEE Main Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for JEE Main is 67438 - 126646

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Panjab University Rankings 2024

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Panjab University QS Ranking

#1001-1200out of 1400 in India 2025
QS World University

Panjab University THE Ranking

#601out of 1501 in International 2024
Times Higher Education

Panjab University The Week Ranking

#11out of 85 in India 2023
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Professor
H. S. Shergill
Department of Economics
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Anupam Bawa
Department of Business School
Professor
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Department of Art History & Visual Arts

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Sector 14
Chandigarh - 160014
Chandigarh, India
Get SMS Contact:  172 253 4818
Get Call Details:  172 253 4818
Website Link:  http://puchd.ac.in/
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