Chandigarh University Admission 2026

Chandigarh University

Mohali, Punjab · CU · Estd. 2012

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CUCET 2026 application is open at cucet.cuchd.in. Phase 1 exam window runs till 1 May 2026. Application fee Rs 1,000 (Rs 500 for second attempt). Chandigarh University 2026 admission last date: 28 March 2026 (per current notification — extensions possible for later phases). Updated: 2026-05-09

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University (CU) is a private state university located on NH-05 (Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway) at Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab. Established by the Punjab State Legislature on 10 July 2012, CU is recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) and has the right to confer degrees as per Section 2(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. The university has rapidly grown into one of India's largest private universities by enrolment.

Chandigarh University offers UG, PG and PhD programmes across 16 disciplines: Engineering & Technology, Management, Computing, Cognitive Sciences, Education, Animation & Multimedia, Tourism & Hospitality, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Commerce, Legal Studies, Agriculture Sciences, Media Studies, Liberal Arts, and Basic Sciences. The campus has 100+ academic blocks, multiple research centres and is a top recruiter for major Indian and global companies.

CU admissions across UG and PG are conducted through the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) — a 100-MCQ online computer-based test of 2 hours duration. CUCET also serves as the qualifying exam for university scholarships, with the top scorers eligible for up to 100% tuition waiver under the CU scholarship scheme.

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Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CUCET 2026 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test)

Conducted by Chandigarh University

CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) is the unified entrance for most CU UG and PG programmes. The exam is online (computer-based), 100 MCQs of one mark each, 2-hour duration. CUCET also acts as the qualifying test for CU scholarships — a high CUCET score can yield up to 100% tuition waiver. JEE Main is accepted for B.Tech as an alternative; CLAT for LLB; CAT/MAT/CMAT for MBA.

Other accepted exams

CUCET
JEE Main (B.Tech)
CLAT (LLB)
CAT
MAT
CMAT
NEET UG (Allied Health)
GATE (M.Tech)

Eligibility

B.Tech: Class 10+2 with PCM at 60%+ and a valid CUCET / JEE Main score (relaxation for reserved categories). UG (BBA, BCom, BCA, BA, BSc, BDes, integrated): 10+2 with at least 50–60% as per programme. MBBS/BDS: NEET UG qualified (admissions to CU's allied medical/dental partner colleges). LLB (5-year integrated): 10+2 with at least 45–50% and CUCET / CLAT score. MBA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid CUCET / CAT / MAT / CMAT score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / CU PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUCET 2026 — registration opens	TBA	Application	cucet.cuchd.in	Open
CU 2026 admission application — last date (current notification)	TBA – 28 Mar 2026	Application	cucet.cuchd.in	Closed
CUCET 2026 Phase 1 — exam window	TBA – 01 May 2026	Entrance	cucet.cuchd.in	Closed
CU 2026 admission counselling	TBA	Counselling	cuchd.in/admissions	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CU offers scholarships totalling INR 250 crore for AY 2026-27. Top CUCET scorers are eligible for up to 100% tuition waiver. Additional scholarships for sports persons, NCC cadets, defence wards, single girl child and need-based candidates are also available; SC/ST/OBC/EWS students can avail Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

As a private state university, CU follows its own internal admission policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Specific reservations for sons/daughters of CU employees, sports persons, NCC cadets, defence wards and J&K migrants per the CU prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Chandigarh University?

Chandigarh University admits students primarily through CUCET 2026 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Chandigarh University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Chandigarh University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Chandigarh University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Chandigarh University accept CUCET 2026 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) scores?

CUCET 2026 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) is the primary basis for admission at Chandigarh University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.