Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a private university at Gharuan in Mohali district, Punjab, about 25 km from Chandigarh on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana highway. Established in 2012 by the Chandigarh Group of Colleges, it has grown rapidly into one of the largest private universities in north India, with a large residential campus and a big engineering intake through its University Institute of Engineering. It offers B.E. programs across computer science, electronics, mechanical, civil and many specialisations. In NIRF 2025 it ranked 31 in Engineering and 19 among universities. Admission is through its own CUCET entrance test, which also decides merit scholarships.
- Type: Private university
- Established: 2012
- Approvals and rankings: UGC (Punjab state private university), NAAC A+, NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 31, NIRF 2025 University rank 19
- Location: Mohali, Punjab
B.Tech / B.E. is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate engineering degree. Branches offered include:
- CSE
- CSE specialisations (AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud, IoT etc.)
- Information Technology
- ECE
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Aerospace
- Mechatronics
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
Most programmes include core engineering sciences in the first year, branch subjects and electives from the second year, and an industry internship or major project in the final year.
| B.E. CSE tuition (per semester) | INR 1,53,000 |
|---|---|
| B.E. CSE tuition (per year) | INR 3,06,000 |
| B.E. CSE (AI & ML) (per semester) | INR 1,85,500 |
| B.E. CSE (Data Science / Cyber Security) (per semester) | INR 1,69,500 |
| Hostel + mess per year, non-AC (5 to 1 seater) | INR 1,20,000 - 1,95,000 |
| Hostel + mess per year, AC (5 to 1 seater) | INR 1,50,000 - 2,20,000 |
| Approx. total for 4 years | INR 12,24,000 |
Official CU course-fee table lists B.E. CSE at INR 1,53,000 per semester (INR 3,06,000 per year). Specialisations cost more (e.g. CSE AI/ML INR 1,85,500 per semester). Scholarships via CUCET can reduce fees. Hostel extra.
Official source: cuchd.in (2026)
Fees as published by the institution. Tuition only unless stated; hostel, mess, exam and other fees are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works before making any payment.
- Entrance exam: CUCET (own entrance test) is the main route for B.E.; merit scholarships linked to CUCET / board / JEE performance (check official scholarship page).
- Application / form dates: 2026 cycle: CUCET Phase-I ran Oct 2025 - Jun 2026; Phase-II Jul 2026 - registration end date 30 Sep 2026. Expected for 2027: Oct/Nov 2026 - Jul 2027 (check official site).
- Placement record: NIRF 2025 (Engineering) data, UG 4-year: 2023-24 batch - 2,933 graduated in minimum time, 1,087 placed, 614 to higher studies, median salary INR 8.0 LPA. 2022-23 batch: 2,921 graduated, 1,064 placed, median INR 8.0 LPA. College reports highest package INR 59.9 LPA (national) and 10,000+ offers for batch 2024-25 (all programs). (source)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (plus Chemistry / Biology / CS as required) and the minimum marks set by the institution.
- Official website: www.cuchd.in