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Panjab University Info

Established in Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1882, Panjab University (PU), one of India's oldest universities, has a rich heritage of excellence in teaching and research across science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, and sports. Funded by both the Central and State Governments, Panjab University is situated in Chandigarh, occupying nearly 550 acres in Sectors 14 and 25. In independent India, Panjab University, with its campus in Chandigarh and approximately 202 affiliated colleges across Punjab state and the Chandigarh U.T., has distinguished itself by serving various societal needs.

Designed to cater to the growing needs of Panjab University, the two campuses encompass academic, administrative, sports, recreational, and residential facilities. PU is recognized by ranking agencies like NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS (Asia), with a 25th  rank in the Overall University rankings by NIRF for 2023. The UGC has acknowledged the university as a "University with Potential for Excellence in Biomedical Sciences," equipped for Stem Cell Research and Drug Development. Additionally, the university encompasses 202 affiliated and 6 Constituent Colleges across Punjab and Chandigarh, with Regional Centres in Muktsar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, and Kauni.

Offering over 850 courses across 78 departments, Panjab University provides a wide range of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels through its affiliated colleges. Popular undergraduate courses include B.A., B.Sc, LLB, BPEd, and B.Tech, as well as programs in fine arts, business & management, medical sciences, and languages. Admissions are based on university-conducted entrance exams like PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW, and personal interviews, with national-level exams like JEE Main also accepted for B.Tech admissions. Beyond traditional degrees, Panjab University also offers various distance learning programs via the University School of Open Learning (USOL).

Vision-

“To attain and retain coveted position as a premier world-class higher education institution engaged in development and dissemination of transformative knowledge to create future intellectuals, leaders and innovators.”

Mission-

“The University shall be incorporated for the purposes, among others, of making provision for imparting education in Arts, Letters, Science and the learned professions and of furthering advancement of learning, the prosecution of original research, with power to appoint University Professors, Readers and Lecturers, to hold and manage educational endowments, to erect, equip and maintain University colleges, libraries, laboratories and museums, to make regulations relating to the residence and conduct of students and to do all such acts as tend to promote study and research.”

Panjab University (PU),  Chandigarh, Panjab – Key Highlights

Attributes

Details

Location

Panjab University, Sector 14 Chandigarh, U.T. – 160014, India.

Website

https://puchd.ac.in/

Type of University/Institute

Central and State Govt Funded University/ Co-Education/ Non-minority

Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings

NAAC “A++” rated, Secured 25th place at NIRF Ranking 2023.

Programs Offered

UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, Certificate Courses

Admission Criteria

Entrance-based PU-MET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PU UGLAW, PULEET, and the PU MPhil and PhD Entrance Test

Mode of application

Online

Placement

Excellent record

Top Recruiters

Tolaram Group, American Express, Trident, Dabur, EY, Deloitte and many others.

Panjab University  - Departments

Department of Arts

Department of Business Management and Commerce

Department of Design and Fine Arts

Department of Education

Department of Engineering and Technology

Department of Languages

Department of Law

Department of Medical Sciences

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Department of Sciences

Panjab University– Programmes /Courses Offered/ Fee Structure

 UG Courses

B.A

Arts

Economics

Education

HS Social Science

B.A.LLB/B.Com.LLB/B.Com/BDS

-

BE

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Food Technology

Information Technology

Mechanical Engineering

BA.B.Ed/BE.MBA/B.Ed/B.Ed Special/BHMCT/B.Lib.ISc/ BPEd/ B.Pharma/

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B.Sc

Anthropology

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Biotechnology

Botany

Chemistry

Fashion Lifestyle Technology

Honors Mathe CBCS

Honors Maths and Computing  CBCS

HS Geology

HS Microbiology

HS Physics and Electronics

HS Physics

HS Zoology

BTTM (Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management)

-

LLB

-

PG Courses (2 years)

LLM

-

MA

Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology

Buddhist and Tibetan Studies

Community Education and Disability Studies

Defence and National  Security Studies

Disaster Management

Economics

Education

English

French

Geography

Geoinformatics

Hindi

Governance and Leadership

History

Human Rights and Duties

Indian Theatre

Journalism and Mass Communication

Music Instrumental

Music Vocal

Philosophy

Police Administration

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Health

Punjabi

Sanskrit

Social Work

 Sociology

Urdu

Women Studies

MBA

Banking and Insurance Management

Capital Markets

Human Resources

IB

Infrastructural Management

IT & Telecom Management

Pharmaceutical Management

Retail Management

MCA

-

MBA (Executive)

-

M.Com/M.Com (H)

-

MDS

 

Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Pathology and Microbiology

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Periodontology

Prosthodontics and Crown And Bridge

ME

Bio-Technology

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Specialization with Environment Engineering

CSE

Cyber Security

Electrical Engineering Power System

Electronics and Communication  Engineering

Food Technology

Information Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Micro Electronics

Polymer Engineering

Material Science and Technology

Nano Science and Nanotechnology

Polymers

MEd/MHMCT/M.Lib.ISc/M.Ped/MTTM

-

M.Pharma

Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Pharmaceutics

Pharmacognosy

Pharmacology

M.Phil

Ancient Indian History Culture And Archaeology

Defence And National Security Studies

Economics

English and Cultural Studies

Gandhian And Peace Studies

History

Philosophy

Physical Education

Police Administration

Public Administration

Punjabi

Sanskrit

Sociology

Statistics

Vocal and Instrumental

M.Sc

Anthropology

Biochemistry

Botany

Chemistry

Computer Science

Environment Science

Fashion and Lifestyle Technology

Forensic Science and Criminology

Honors Maths CBCS

Geology

Microbiology

Physics and Electronics

Human Genomics

Industrial Chemistry

Instrumentation

Medical Physics

Microbial Biotechnology

Nuclear Medicine

Physics

Statistics

Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering

System Biology and Bioinformatics

Zoology

PG Diploma Courses

PG Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations, Buddhist Studies, Disaster Management and Security, Health and Family Welfare and Population Education, Homeland Security, Human Rights and Duties, International Business, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library Automation and Networking, Mass Communication, Post M.A Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Radio Production, Statistics, Women Studies, Yoga Science.

Diploma Courses

Diploma Courses in Forensic Sc. & Criminology, French, German, Pre-School Education, Russian, Urdu, Persian, Translation (English to Punjabi).

Advance Diploma Courses

Advanced diploma in French, German, Russian, Urdu, Persian, Health Family Welfare and Population Education, Photography, Library Automation and Networking, Mass Communication, Statistics, Social Work, Disaster Management and Corporate Security, Computer Applications, Educational Management and Leadership, Guidance and Counselling, Human Rights and Duties.

Doctoral Courses

PhD in- Chemical Engineering and Technology, Ancient Indian History Culture And Archaeology, Anthropology,  Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Management and Commerce, Chemistry, Chinese and Tibetan Languages, Community Education and Disability Studies, Computer Science and Applications,  Defense and National security Studies, Education, Economics, English and Cultural Studies, Environment  Science, Fashion Technology, Fine Arts, Forensic Science and Criminology, French, Gandhian and Peace Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Hindi, History, Human genomics, Human Rights and Duties, Indian Theatre, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Library and Information, Maths, Medical Physics, Microbial Biotech, Microbiology, Music, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nuclear Medicine, Philosophy, Physics, Police Administration, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, System Biology and Bioinformatics, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies, Urdu, Women Studies, Zoology,

Certificate Courses

Certificate Courses in Social Work and Field Interventions

Yoga and Meditation

Elementary Sanskrit and Bhagavad Gita

Ancient Indian Wisdom

Vivekananda Studies

Vedic Studies

French

German

Russian

Urdu

Persian

Corporate Security, Safety and Fire Protection Management

Women Studies

Manuscriptology & Palaeography

Yoga Education       

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Panjab University - Popular Programmes

Panjab University, Chandigarh is renowned for its academic excellence and research focus across these diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Some of the most popular programs are listed here-

  • B.Tech
  • B.Sc
  • B.Com
  • B.Ed
  • LLB
  • MBA
  • LLM
  • M.Tech
  • M.A
  • M.Phil
  • Diploma and Certificate Courses

Panjab University - Eligibility Criteria

BA/B.Com/B.A.LLB/B.Com.LLB/BHMCT

/B.Pharma/BDS/B.Sc/BTTM/B.Lib.ISc

Candidates must pass 10+2

LLB

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Law.

LLM

An LLB degree is required.

MBA/MTTM

Candidates should have a graduation degree in any stream.

M.A

Graduation degree is required with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks.

M.Sc

B.Sc degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% - 60 % marks.

M.Lib.ISc

Candidates must have a B.Lib.I.Sc degree.

M.Ed

 

A bachelor's in education degree is required.

PhD

A master's degree in a relevant subject is required.

Panjab University- Infrastructure Facilities

Panjab University, Chandigarh, boasts a beautifully landscaped campus spread over 550 acres in Sectors 14 and 25 of Chandigarh. The university's infrastructure fosters the comprehensive growth of its students, facilitating excellence across all domains. Architecturally splendid, PU has reclaimed its magnificence after a decade of precarious existence since Indian Independence. The campus, designed in red sandstone by Pierre Jeanneret under the guidance of Le Corbusier, features 15 centres/chairs for teaching and research, along with 78 departments dedicated to teaching and research.

The facilities at Panjab University ensure student comfort, providing a vibrant atmosphere that instills positive energy and encourages excellence in all endeavours.

Hostel- The university accommodates nearly 6700 students across 18 hostels, including 8 for boys and 10 for girls. Additionally, there is a Working Women's hostel for 70 residents and an International Hostel with top-notch facilities.

PU Radio- The university operates Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2, a community radio station that serves as a cohesive force among faculty, students, and the surrounding community, with broadcasts reaching up to 10 kilometres.

Health Facility- The Bhai Ghanaiya Ji (BGJ) Institute of Health addresses the healthcare needs of approximately 40,000 employees, their families, students, hostel residents, daily wage workers, contract staff, and mess and canteen employees. It offers 24/7 emergency services and ambulance support, housing a modern clinical laboratory, an advanced computerized ECG, a digital mammographic CR unit, and an X-ray machine, staffed by a general physician and various specialists.

Sports- The university boasts facilities for all major sports, including an air-conditioned gymnasium, an international-standard swimming and diving pool, an 8-lane grassy athletic track, floodlit basketball courts, volleyball courts, hockey, football, kho-kho, kabaddi, softball, cricket, netball, korfball grounds, synthetic and grassy lawn tennis courts, and a 10-meter shooting range. It has earned the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) trophy sixteen times for sports excellence at the national university level.

Internet and Communication  Facilities- Optic and Gigabit technology to all Departments, Centres, Hostels, and the Administrative Block. It is linked with the National Knowledge Network (NKN) and the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). Wi-Fi coverage extends to all hostels and academic zones in Sector 14 and Sector 25, offering students and staff seamless access. The Centre hosts critical servers, such as DNS, Mail, and Web Servers, in its data centre and facilitates online services for admissions and entrance examinations.

Panjab University - Review

Overall rating: This university campus has secured 4.2 ratings out of 5.0 Further details are provided below for each component.

Components

Rating

Infrastructure

4.2

Placement

4.2

Faculty

4.1

Campus Life

4.2

Value For Money

4.2

Vidyavision does not endorse the views/points of view of the students who participated in the above Reviews as they are their observations/opinions.

Panjab University - FAQs and Answers

Q.1 Which entrance exams are accepted at Panjab University, Chandigarh?

Ans.  Admissions to Panjab University are conducted via an entrance test organized by the university itself. The university offers a range of entrance exams, including PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test, for enrollment into its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Q.2 What is the NIRF ranking of Panjab University, Chandigarh?

Ans. Panjab University, Chandigarh ranked 25th in NIRF ranking 2023 among the Indian Universities.

Q.3  What is the application procedure of Panjab  University, Chandigarh?

Ans. Panjab University provides an online application procedure, interested applicants may visit its official website - https://puchd.ac.in/  for further application process.

Q.4 Where is Panjab University, Chandigarh located?

Ans.  Address of Panjab University-   Panjab University, Sector 14 Chandigarh, U.T. – 160014, India.

Q.5 Is Panjab University, Chandigarh private or govt university?

Ans. PU, Chandigarh is a Central and State Governments Funded University established in the year  1882.

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Recognitions
  • Accredited By NAAC
  • Approved By AICTE

Rankings
Pharmacy Ranking
#7
YEAR - 2024
University Ranking
#38
YEAR - 2024
Over All Ranking
#60
YEAR - 2024
Management Ranking
#92
YEAR - 2024
Engineering Ranking
#101 - 150
YEAR - 2024

Facilities
  • Computer Lab
  • Lab
  • Auditorium
  • Sports
  • Cafetaria
  • Library
  • Transport

NAAC Rank
A++

Courses
Course Category Course Fee Eligibility Exams Accepted
B.E / B.Tech Engineering Rs. 5,00,000.00 Candidate should have 10+2 with 50% from recognized university or institute. JEE Main
M.E / M.Tech Engineering Rs. 96,000.00 Candidate should have graduation in any stream from recognized university or institute. GATE, PU CET
Ph.D Engineering Rs. 1,00,000.00 Candidate should have master's in any stream from recognized university or institute.
MBA Management Rs. 4,80,000.00 Candidate must have a relevant bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
M.Sc. Science Rs. 40,000.00 Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).
Ph.D Science Rs. 1,00,000.00 Candidate should have master's in an stream from recognized university or institute.
B.Ed Teaching Rs. 40,000.00 Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).
MA Arts Rs. 40,000.00 Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).

College Gallery

College Rating
Overall Rating
4.4
Recommends: 100%
Not Recommends: 0%
Infrastructure 4
Campus 4.1
Faculty 3.9
Industry Exposure 2.8
Placements 2.5
Affordability 4.4
College Reviews
[ REVIEW BY STUDENT - PU ] review is based on the honest opi
Name: Palakjot Kaur | Batch of 2026 | Rating 5
Course: B.E / B.Tech (Information Technology)
Recommends this college
My college experience is directly proportional to all the ups and downs a student faces in joining right college for career growth and particular interest in that field of courses and other alternatives drawn by students in the college the practice.
Infrastructure 4.5
Campus 4
Faculty 5
Industry Exposure 2
Placements 1
Affordability 4.5
Posted On: 08-Jan-2025
Panjab University a beautiful university with great exposure
Name: Tejaswini Bakshi | Batch of 2025 | Rating 3.5
Course: MA (English)
Recommends this college
Panjab University is a great place for learning and exposure. This university offers diverse courses and one can learn interpersonal skills. There is a lot of space for growth. The fees of this university for most of the courses is quite affordable.
Infrastructure 3.5
Campus 3.8
Faculty 1
Industry Exposure 0.5
Placements 1
Affordability 4
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