Chandigarh University, Punjab
Chandigarh University also known as Chandigarh University Mohali is a leading private research university in Mohali, Punjab. Chandigarh University is well known in terms of scale, academic diversity as well as strong industry integration. CU punjab has been consistently increasing both the national and international rankings, gaining the 19th position in University Category, and the 32th in Overall in the NIRF 2025 Rankings. On the global front, Chandigarh University Mohali reached a significant milestone by being ranked #1 Private University in India and 109 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 which demonstrates the persistent rise in the academic reputation and research impact .
Key Highlights of Chandigarh University (CU Punjab)
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Rankings & Recognition: NIRF 2025 – 19th (University), 32nd (Overall); QS Asia 2026 – #1 Private University in India
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Academic Strength: Multidisciplinary programs across Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Architecture, Health Sciences, and Sciences
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Admissions & Scholarships: Entry through CUCET with merit-based scholarships linked to performance
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Placements (Class of 2025): 9,000+ job offers from 1,100+ recruiting companies
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Salary Outcomes: Highest International Package – ?1.70 Crore; Highest Domestic Package – ?54.75 LPA
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Average Package: Approximately ?7–8 LPA across major programs
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Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Deloitte, IBM
Overall, Chandigarh University stands out as a large, outcome-driven university that combines academic scale, strong rankings, and consistent placement performance, making CU Punjab a preferred choice for students seeking career-focused higher education in India.
Latest Updates:
NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. According to the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, Chandigarh University ranks #31 under the category 'Engineering', ranked 109th in Asia, ranked #575 globally by QS University Rankings 2026.
CUCET 2026 Registrations are open and further update are below:
- CUCET 2026 Registrations Phase 1 are live and candidates can register for 2026 admissions. Registration closes on April 30, 2026 and Exam date is scheduled on May 1, 2026.