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About Panjab University (PUCHD)

Panjab University Chandigarh, established in 1882, is a government state university. Located in Chandigarh, India, PU Chandigarh boasts 15 research and teaching chairs/centres and 74 departments on its main campus.

PU Chandigarh is affiliated with 202 colleges, as well as three regional centres and six constituent colleges.Panjab University offers admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programmes through both online and offline processes, based on merit and entrance exam scores. Courses at PU Chandigarh include BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, MA, MBA, MCom, M.Sc, and PhD

For UG courses, admission is conducted through the PU CET entrance exam, while affiliated colleges follow the PU Chandigarh regulations for their admissions. Ranked 44th overall in the NIRF report, PU Chandigarh provides a range of facilities, including separate hostels for boys and girls, medical services, a library, sports amenities, and laboratories. PU Chandigarh is also accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. 

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PU Chandigarh NIRF Ranking 2024 Highlights

  • As per NIRF 2024 Rankings, PU Chandigarh has ranked 5th under State Private University category.

  • Panjab University Chandigarh is ranked 38th in the university category as per NIRF 2024 ranking. 

  • PU Chandigarh has been ranked 7th in the pharmacy category as per NIRF 2024 ranking.

  • Panjab University Chandigarh, has secured the 60th position in overall ranking as per NIRF 2024.

  • Panjab University Chandigarh, has secured the 35th position in research ranking as per NIRF 2024.

  • Panjab University Chandigarh has been ranked 92nd under the management category, in the NIRF 2024 Ranking.

  • Panjab University Chandigarh has been ranked 27th in the Dental category as per NIRF 2024 ranking.

  • As per NIRF Rankings 2024, Panjab University has secured its position between 101-150th rank band in the engineering category.

PU Chandigarh NIRF Ranking Comparison

Domain/ Category

2024

2023

Universities

38

25

Pharmacy

7

8

Overall

60

44

Research

35

33

Management 

92

82

Dental

27

34

Engineering

101-150

101-150

Panjab University Chandigarh Location

The university is in Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab, a green city in the state of Punjab.

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Panjab University (PUCHD) Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established1947
ExamNEET, GATE, CAT +10 more
Courses62 Degrees and 1844 Courses
Institute TypeState University
ApprovalsUGC, PCI
GenderCo-ed
Student Count16674
Faculty Count952
Campus Size551 acres
Gender PercentageMale 58% and Female 42%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 54%

Panjab University (PUCHD) Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

125 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Pharmacy
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

72.76
69.48
73.49
72.67
74.39
79.05

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Ranking Statistics

  • Panjab University (PUCHD) ranks higher than 62 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • Panjab University (PUCHD) jumped by 1 position in 2024 from previous year.

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Female Percentage
300 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
Engineering2024-NA-101-150-NA-
Engineering2023-NA-101-150-NA-
Engineering202240.58-NA-92
Engineering202140.16-NA-89
Engineering202040.44-NA-72
Engineering201943.59-NA-54
Engineering201943.59-NA-54

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Ranking Statistics

  • Panjab University (PUCHD) ranks higher than 29 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • Panjab University (PUCHD) jumped by 6 position in 2024 from previous year.
125 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
Management202444.7-NA-92
Management202346.05-NA-82
Management202246.89-NA-67
Management202047.22-NA-42
Management201944.99-NA-48

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Ranking Statistics

  • Panjab University (PUCHD) ranks higher than 4 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • Panjab University (PUCHD) dropped by 10 position in 2024 from previous year.

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Female Percentage
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Overall
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

52.99
54.31
42.01
74.07
63.38
29.55

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Ranking Statistics

  • Panjab University (PUCHD) ranks higher than 29 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • Panjab University (PUCHD) jumped by 6 position in 2024 from previous year.
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Universities
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

55.11
54.31
42.01
74.07
63.38
50.68

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Ranking Statistics

  • Panjab University (PUCHD) ranks higher than 29 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • Panjab University (PUCHD) jumped by 6 position in 2024 from previous year.

Panjab University (PUCHD) Placements

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh offers various placement opportunities to eligible students in different departments. PU Chandigarh placement cell acts as a connection that is between the hiring recruiters and students. According to recent data, 106 students were placed in over 59 companies from the Department of Computer Science and Applications in 2021-22 from the university.  PU Chandigarh placement preparation process includes resume sessions, case study workshops, development of soft skills, and mock group discussions. The placement trai...

Domain

Pharmacy

Level

PG

Year

2 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 70
Total students admitted 67
Total Graduated Students 64
Total Placed Students 55
Placement Percentage 100
Total student gone for higher studies 9
Median Salary 6.80 L

Placement yearly trends

Median Salary
Source Data NIRF 2024

Key takeaways from Panjab University (PUCHD)'s Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of Panjab University (PUCHD) has decreased by 2.21 %
  • The Median salary of Panjab University (PUCHD) has increased by 33.82 %
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Student Diversification at Panjab University (PUCHD)

Education Level
Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2024

Courses offered by Panjab University (PUCHD)

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh offers courses like BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, MA, and M.Com. PU Chandigarh courses are available in various streams like arts, science and commerce at graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. PU Chandigarh also offers various diploma courses. Some of the PU Chandigarh courses include BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed, and B.Sc at the UG level and MBA, M.Sc, MA, and M.Com courses at the PG level. Panjab University Chandigarh also offers PhD courses in various streams and departments. The duration o...

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Certification Programmes offered by Panjab University (PUCHD)

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Total Fees
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Duration15 Weeks
ModeOnline

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Panjab University (PUCHD) Scholarship

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh offers a variety of scholarships to deserving candidates. PU scholarship is an attempt that is made by the university so that no student is kept away from joining this prestigious university because of a lack of capital or finance. Panjab University has an array of different scholarships that it offers to its students on various basis. 

However, it should be brought to the notice of the student availing Panjab University scholarship that the scholarship provided can be revoked if the behaviour which may be academically or even otherwise of the student is found to not be in adherence with the Panjab University Chandigarh rules as well as the scholarship terms and conditions. The students can avail of PU scholarships provided by the government of India. Details about this are as below.

Panjab University Scholarship Details 

Name of Scholarship

Scholarship Tendered By

Eligibility Criteria

Amount offered in Scholarship

Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students

Govt. Of India/ State Govt./U.T

All the candidates that belong to Other Backward Classes that are specified in context to the Union Territory/State to which the candidate belongs actually, i.e. settled on a permanent basis, who have cleared the higher secondary or Matriculation or any higher examination of a university that is recognised by law or Board that is of Secondary Education and the student who comes from a family that is not having income exceeding INR. 1,00,000/- per annum are able to apply.

Depends on the annual income

Post Matric Scholarship for Minority Communities Students

Govt of India

Scholarship is granted to the students who have secured more than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the prior annual examination and the net income of whose parents/guardian from all sources of funds does not cross INR. 2,50,000/-

Depends on the annual income

SC/ST categories

Govt of India

The income criteria for grant of Financial Aid to Schedule Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates of the department from teaching is INR.2,50,000 (Income limit INR.2.50 lac) & they have to fulfil other customs like Post Matric Scholarship. 

Depends on annual income. Assistance up to Rs 10 lakh provided. 

Girls belonging to Scheduled Castes

Govt Of India

Girls who belong to the Scheduled caste and whose parents annual income does not cross Rs. 60965/- are eligible.

Rs. 50/- is provided per month at graduation level and Rs. 60/- per month is provided at post-graduation level.

Scholarship Scheme for Post Matric SC

Government Of Punjab

Students who belong to the Scheduled Caste and also whose parents /guardian are residing permanently in the state of Punjab and also are studying in an institute that is recognised are eligible for the scholarship. It is also to be taken note of that the yearly earnings of the guardians/parents from all sources of funds should not be more than INR 2,50,000. Tuition fee & other non-refundable charges are also not taken from the students coming from SC/ST category belonging to the State of Punjab at the time of admission for varied programs that are other than self-finance courses that are offered by the Panjab University and also its Regional Centres from the year in which period starts from 2009-2010. (Students who are residents of State of Punjab should visit www.dpipunjab.org)

-

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme SC

Government of India

Meritorious SC/ST students whose family earnings are not more than INR 2,50,000 p.a.

-

Scholarship for Students who are having Disabilities

Govt of India

Provided by National handicapped finance and development corporation (Total availability of scholarships is 2500) 

-

The Financial Aid and Awards Committee of the PU will decide the minimum number of grade points that are required by a  student to be able to get the Panjab University scholarship.

Few other central scholarship details are:

SR.

No

Ministry/Department


Name of the Scheme

1

Ministry of Social Justice &

Empowerment

1

Pre Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students.

2

Post Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste Students.

3

Upgradation of merit of Schedule Caste Students.

4

Pre-Matric Scholarship for child of those who are

engaged in unclean occupations.

s

Post Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Class.

6

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship 

7

Top Class Education Scheme.

2

Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education

1

Scholarship to Students from Colleges or Universities.

2

Fellowship Schemes of AICTE.

3

Fellowship Schemes of UGC.

s

Ministry of Human Resources

1

National Means cum Merit Scholarship.

Development, Department of

School Education &

Literacy

2

Incentive for a  girl child’s secondary education National Scheme. 

4

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

1

Post Matric Scholarship Scheme.

2

Top Class Education System.

3

Rajiv Gandhi Scheme of National Fellowship

5

Ministry of Minority Affairs

1

Maulana Azad National Fellowship.

2

Matric Scholarship Scheme.

3

Merit cum Means Scholarship Scheme.

6

Ministry of Women and Child Development

1

Dhanalakshmi Scheme.

2

Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY).

7

Ministry of Health & Family

Welfare

1

Janani Suraksha Yojana.


Ministry of Labour and

Employment

1

Scholarship to beedi workers children.

2

Housing subsidy to beedi workers.

s

Stipend to children in the special schools under

the Child Labour Project.

4

Stipend to trainees- Welfare of SC/ST through

Coaching cum Guidance & Vocational Training

5

Stipend to trainees in LWE districts

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 49/211
PG (2 years): 4/255
PG (1 years): 5/107

Data Source: NIRF 2024

Panjab University (PUCHD) Admission

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. PU Chandigarh admission is provisional and is confirmed after the final results. PU Chandigarh admission to UG courses is done through the PUCET UG exam and the PUCET PG exam is necessary for PG admissions. Some departments of the PU Chandigarh admissions are offered based on erit basis. 

PU Chandigarh admission to MBA courses requires students to appear in the PUMET/CAT exams. Panjab University Chandigarh also offers admission based on scores in NEET/NEET MSS/JEE Main and GATE exams to medical and engineering courses. Candidates interested in admission to the university must fulfill the PU Chandigarh eligibility criteria.

Read Also: Panjab University Chandigarh placements

Panjab University Registration Process 2025

  • Go to Panjab University's official website and select 'Online Registration' from the drop-down menu.

  • Fill out the PU form form and click the 'Register' button.

  • Use the registered login ID and password to log in.

  • Fill out the PU Chandigarh admission form with all of the required information.

  • Upload the required documents in the dimensions specified.

  • Pay the PU Chandigarh application fee online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking account.

  • Print the Panjab University admissions form and save it until the admissions process is over.

Panjab University Application Fees

Category

Fee

General Category (PCB or PCM or M)

Rs. 2520

SC/ST/PwD Category (PCB or PCM or M)

Rs. 1260

Additional Paper (Biology or Mathematics)

Rs. 500

Panjab University Admit Card 2025

The Panjab University will issue the Panjab University 2025 admit card for UG programmes on May 8, 2025 and for PG programmes, in June 2025 in online mode. Candidates will have the option of selecting their preferred Panjab University admit card based on their preferences. Applicants who submitted their application form can download the Panjab University admit card 2025 by visiting the university's official website. 

The admit card contains information such as the candidate's name, category, course name and code, exam date and time, and the name and address of the exam site on the Panjab University 2025 admission card. Candidates must ensure that they have their Panjab University 2025 admit card with them when they go to the test centre. Failure to do so will result in the candidate's admission being revoked.

Read Also: Panjab University Chandigarh cutoff

Panjab University UG Courses Admissions 2025

The university offers a total of 880 courses at the UG level. Departments offer centralised as well as individual admission to the courses. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria and check the PUCHD seat intake for UG courses.

PU Chandigarh UG Courses, Seat Intake, and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

LLB

60-300

Graduation in any stream and PU CET

B.Com LLB Hons

60-180

10+2 in any stream

BA

984-2200

10+2 in relevant stream and PUCET UG exam

B.Ed

200-800

B.Com

140-350

B.Sc

160-320

BBA

40-120

PU Chandigarh BBA/ BCA/ BEd/ BSc/ BCom/ LLB/BCom LLB Admission Process 

  • Candidates interested in UG admissions must fulfill the eligibility criteria.

  • Students are required to qualify the PUCET exam conducted by the university and have a valid score in the previous qualification.

  • Candidates must check the seat availability of the respective departments.

  • Candidates are required to pay the admission fee and submit all required documents.

  • Provisional admission is given to students and is confirmed after the final results.

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PU Chandigarh PG Courses Admission 2025

The university offers admission to over 756 courses at the PG level in various disciplines. Candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria and check the PUCHD seat intake.

Panjab University Chandigarh PG Courses, Seat Intake, and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

MBA

22-73

PU MET/CAT

M.Sc

40-60

Graduation in relevant discipline and PUCET PG exam

MA

60-182

M.Com 


PU Chandigarh MBA/ MSc/ MA/ MCom Admission Process 

  • Candidates interested in admission to the PG courses must fulfill the eligibility criteria.

  • Students must qualify for the PUCET PG exam for courses and the PU MET exam for MBA courses.

  • Students must have a valid score in the previous qualifying examinations. 

  • Candidates are offered provisional admission to the departments and the same is confirmed after the PUCHD cut-off is released.

  • Selected students must pay the admission fee on the date prescribed to confirm their admission.

Read Also: Panjab University Chandigarh colleges and departments

Panjab University Chandigarh Doctoral Courses Admission 2025

The university offers admission to PhD courses at the doctoral levels subject to a supervisor's availability. Candidates interested in admission to the PhD courses must go through the rules laid down by the university. 

PU Chandigarh Doctoral Courses and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Eligibility Criteria

PhD

Post graduation in relevant discipline and NEET SS for PhD in medical stream

PU Chandigarh PhD Admission Process 2025

  • Candidates interested in admission to the PG courses must fulfill the eligibility criteria.

  • Students must have a valid score in the NEET SS exam for admission to PhD courses specialising in medical stream.

  • Students must have a valid score in the previous qualifying examinations. 

  • Candidates are offered provisional admission to the departments and the same is confirmed after the PUCHD cut-off is released.

  • Selected students must pay the admission fee on the date prescribed to confirm their admission.

Required Documents for PU Chandigarh Admission Process 

  • A valid email ID and mobile number

  • Scanned copy of candidate’s photograph

  • Scanned copy of candidate’s signature

  • Marks of their previous qualified examination

  • Details of Credit Card/Debit Card/Netbanking (for the online payment)

  • Late admission approval (if necessary)

  • Original experience certificate

  • Original SC?ST>OBC certificate

  • Entrance exam score card

Note: Some departments affiliated with PUCHD also offer trans-disciplinary vertical admission to some courses.

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Panjab University (PUCHD) Facilities

Panjab University (PU) Chandigarh has a beautiful landscaped campus that is unfurl over 550 acres in Sector 14 and 25 in Chandigarh. The Panjab University infrastructure promotes the overall growth of the students and  due to which it facilitates excellence in every area. PU is an architectural splendor having gained its glory back after a decade long precarious existence from the time of Indian Independence. PU is designed in red sandstone architecture by designer Pierre Jeanneret in guidance with Le Corbusier. Its main campus has 15 centers/c...
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Medical/Hospital
Library
Sports
Laboratories

Student Reviews for Panjab University (PUCHD)

College Infrastructure: 4/5
Academics: 4/5
Placements: 3.4/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Campus Life: 4.4/5

Beautiful Campus and Strong Academics

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College Infrastructure

The college has state of the arts infrastructure that supports both academics and extracurricular activities. The campus if thoughtfully designed, providing modern classrooms equipped with smart boards and high speed internet.

My College experience was tg best phase of my life.

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College Infrastructure

College has best infrastructure I have ever seen. Classrooms are spacious and laboratories are well equipped. Hostel is neat and clean with two students in one room. Mess food and security is also good.

Best college in Punjab

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College Infrastructure

The infrastructure of Punjab University is very huge. It is spread over one sector which is in 15 sector and there are many different departments. For every course they have the infrastructure is designed very systematically.

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1st pu final examination timetable for commerce students

Hello Greetings

The Karnataka 1st PUC final examination timetable for commerce students is expected to be released in December 2024. However, I can provide you with the tentative exam dates and schedule for 1st PUC commerce students:


- *Exam Dates:* February 12 to February 27, 2025

- *Morning Session:* 10:15 am to 1:30 pm


Here's a brief overview of the exam schedule:


- February 12, 2025: Kannada, Arabic

- February 13, 2025: Sociology, Electronics, Computer Science

- February 14, 2025: Logic, Business Studies, Mathematics, Education

- February 15, 2025: Political Science, Statistics

- February 17, 2025: Geography, Biology

- February 19, 2025: English

- February 20, 2025: Optional Kannada, Accountancy, Geology, Home Science

- February 21, 2025: Hindustani Music, Psychology, Chemistry, Basic Maths

- February 22, 2025: Economics

- February 24, 2025: Hindi

- February 25, 2025: History, Physics

- February 26, 2025: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Sanskrit, French

- February 27, 2025: Information Technology, Retail, Automobile, Health Care, Beauty & Wellness


Please note that these dates are tentative and subject to change. I recommend checking the official website of the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (kseab.karnataka.gov.in) for the latest updates and notifications .

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i got 75 in class 12th how much do i need to score in PU CET 2024 to get a seat in Bsc Maths at PU

To secure a seat in BSc Mathematics at Panjab University (PU) with 75% in Class 12th, you would need to score highly in PU CET 2024, as admission is competitive. A score of at least 85-90% in the entrance test is recommended to ensure a good composite score, as the university considers both CET and Class 12th marks in its merit calculation. The exact score depends on the competition and cutoffs, which vary each year.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://dqxeclau.top/articles/panjab-university-cutoff


i am looking for pu 11th science

assuming that PU means Pre University course which is a 2 year secondary education course in Karnataka the first year of the courses generally known as first PUC and second year is 2nd PUC the subject subjects in the field course are physics chemistry mathematics or biology computer science or Electronics or something like that.If you want to pursue the puc,  you must have pass the 10th standard from a recognise school or institution and the course include 6 subjects English or secondary language which can be of your choosing 3 course subject and one option or subject. Syllabus for each subject is very different. For example the first PUC physics includes topics like physical world units and Measurement etc.You can look for more information and the given link below the detailed  The details syllabus is given there.

kARNATAKA STATE BOARD

Panjab University (PUCHD) Contact Address

Address:
Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, Punjab - 160014, India

Panjab University (PUCHD) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the full name of PUCHD?

The full name of PUCHD is Punjab University Chandigarh. It was established in 1882 as the University of Punjab at Lahore.

2: Is PUCHD a government university?

Yes, Panjab University Chandigarh is a government state university and has over 202 affiliated colleges.

3: Is Panjab University recognised by the UGC?

The UGC has recognised PUCHD as the “University with potential for excellence in Biomedical Sciences”.

4: How many colleges are under the Panjab University Chandigarh?

PUCHD has 202 affiliated colleges and 3 regional centres along with 6 constituent colleges. 

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