Panjab University (PU) - Chandigarh

About College

Panjab University admission 2023 is ongoing for all UG and PG programs. Candidates who have applied for admission are required to submit the admission form from June 26 to July 10, 2023. PUCET PG 2023 answer keys have been released and the last date to raise objections is June 24, 2023. Also, PULLB and PUTHAT 2023 entrance test result has been announced. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can check their results through the official website – puchd.ac.in. Further, applications for PU B.Ed admission 2023 are open and the last date to apply is July 03. PU B.Ed entrance test will be held on July 23, 2023.

Panjab University , also known as Panjab University Chandigarh (PUCHD), is a public research university located in Chandigarh, India. Established in 1882, it is one of the oldest universities in India and is known for its high standards of teaching and research. PU is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS (Asia). Panjab University is ranked 44^th by the NIRF in the Overall University rankings category of its 2023 ranking. Panjab University is an AICTE-approved university and has 188 affiliated colleges in eight districts of Punjab and the UT of Chandigarh.

Punjab University Chandigarh offers more than 850 courses in 78 departments through its affiliated colleges at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Some of the most popular courses offered by the Panjab University at the UG level are B.A., B.Sc, LLB, BPEd, and B.Tech along with fine arts, business & management, medical sciences, languages, etc. Admission to Pabjab University Chandigarh is based on the entrance examination conducted by the university such as PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW followed by a personal interview. The university also accepts scores from national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main for admission to its B.Tech programs. Apart from the regular degree programs, PUCHD also offers various distance learning programs through the University Schoo

Panjab University Chandigarh Highlights

Established \| Type	1882 \| State
Recognised	AICTE, NAAC, UGC
Courses Offered	UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Research
Basic admission criteria	Entrance-based
Entrance Exam	JEE Main, NEET, MET, CAT, PU LLB, PUTHAT, MBAUSOL, PUMEET, and PU CET (UG and PG)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	http://puchd.ac.in/

Panjab University Chandigarh Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event	Dates
PU MET – MBA
Release of PU MET 2023 Application form	January 30, 2023
Last date to submit PU MET 2033 Application Form	April 6, 2023
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of the Application Form at UIAMS	April 17, 2023
Publication of PU MET 2023 Admit Card	April 18, 2023
PU MET 2023 Entrance Test Date	April 23, 2023
PU CET(UG) – B.Sc (Hons)/B.Pharm
PU CET (UG) 2023 Online Registration Start Date	March 1, 2023
Last date for submission of the PU CET(UG) 2023 application form	April 4, 2023
Last date for uploading of photograph, signature	April 9, 2023
Availability of PU CET(UG) Admit Card	April 18, 2023
PU CET(UG) 2023 Entrance Test Date	April 23, 2023
PU CET UG Entrance Test Result	May 12, 2023
Display of Tentative Merit List on website	June 28, 2023
Last date to raise objections	June 29 – July 02, 2023
Online filling of preferences for B.Sc. (Hons)	June 29 – July 02, 2023
Display of Provisional Merit List on website	July 07, 2023
Release of Seat Allocation List (1st online counselling)	July 07, 2023
Reporting in the respective departments on the basis of Seat Allocation List (1st online counselling)	July 10 – July 12, 2023
Release of Seat Allocation List (2nd online counselling)	July 14, 2023
Reporting in the respective departments on the basis of Seat Allocation List (2nd online counselling)	July 17 – Jul19, 2023
PU UGLAW – BA/B.Com LL.B. (Hons.)
PU UGLAW 2023 Application Start Date	March 16, 2023
Last date to submit the PU UGLAW 2023 application form	April 10, 2023
Availability of PU UGLAW 2023 Admit Card Online	April 24, 2023
PU UGLAW 2023 Entrance Test Date	April 30, 2023
Entrance Test Result	May 17, 2023
LLB
Application Window	April 18 – May 21, 2023
Availability of PU LLB 2023 Admit Card	June 1, 2023
PU LLB 2023 Entrance Test	June 4, 2023
PU LLB 2023 Result	June 22, 2023
PUTHAT 2023 (BHMCT & BTTM)
PUTHAT 2023 Application Window	April 11 – May 17, 2023
Availability of PUTHAT 2023 Admit Card	May 26, 2023
PUTHAT 2023 Entrance Test	June 2, 2023
PUTHAT 2023 Result	June 22, 2023
PU CET (PG)
PU-CET (PG) 2023 Application Window	April 20 – May 20, 2023
Availability of PU CET (PG) 2023 Admit Card	June 5, 2023
PU CET (PG) 2023 Entrance Test	June 10 – June 11, 2023
PU CET PG 2023 Answer Keys	June 22, 2023
Last date to raise objections	June 24, 2023
PU CET (PG) 2023 Result	July 5, 2023
PULEET/PUMEET 2023
PULEET/PUMEET 2023 Application Window	April 26 – June 9, 2023
Availability of PULEET/PUMEET 2023 Admit Card Online	June 19, 2023
PULEET/PUMEET 2023 Exam Date	June 25, 2023
PUMEET 2023 Result Date	July 13, 2023
PULEET 2023 Result Date	July 14, 2023
PU B.Ed
Last date to apply	July 03, 2023
PU B.Ed 2023 Entrance Test	July 23, 2023
MBA – University Business School
Last date to apply	May 31, 2023
Last date for submission of application form printout along with required documents	June 12, 2023
JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2023 – BE/B.Tech
JAC Counselling 2023 Registration Window	May 15 – June 15, 2023
Choice Filling for Round 1	July 05 – July 08, 2023
Locking of Choices	July 10, 2023
First round of seat allotment	July 11, 2023
Submission of Online fee and Willingness to participate in subsequent rounds	July 11 – July 14, 2023
Choice submission and locking for 2nd round of Counselling	July 16 – July 18, 2023
Second round of seat allotment	July 19, 2023
Submission of Online fee and Willingness to participate in subsequent rounds	July 19 – July 22, 2023
Choice submission and locking for 3rd round of Counselling	July 24 – July 26, 2023
Third round of seat allotment	July 27, 2023
Submission of Online fee	July 27 – July 29, 2023
Physical reporting and Documents verification for admitted candidates	July 31, 2023

Panjab University Chandigarh Rankings

Panjab University, Chandigarh has been ranked by many international and national agencies such as NIRF, The Week, QS World Rankings, etc. The table below mentions the rankings of Panjab University by different agencies:

Ranking Body	Year	Rankings
NIRF-Overall	2023	44
NIRF-Management	2023	82
NIRF-Pharmacy	2023	8
NIRF-University	2023	25
NIRF-Research	2023	33
Outlook MBA	2022	15
The Week -Overall	2022	11
Times Higher Education Rankings	2023	801-1000
QS World University Rankings	2022	1201-1400
Asia University Rankings	2022	197

Panjab University Courses & Fees

Panjab University provides a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and e-diploma programs in a variety of fields. Admission to Punjab University is available both in person as well as online.

The table below lists some of the top courses offered by Panjab University along with the eligibility and course fees:

Courses	Details	Fees
B.E/B.Tech	Eligibility: The candidate should have secured at least 50% in 10+2; Selection Criteria: JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PULEET	INR 99.71K- INR 6.19L
B.Sc	Eligibility: The candidate should have secured at least 50% in 10+2; Selection Criteria: PU-CET (UG)	INR 15K- INR 2.88L
BA	Eligibility: Candidate should have secured a 30-60% margin in 10+2; Selection: Merit-based	INR 15.38K- INR 1.96L
BA LLB	Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% in 10+2 Selection Criteria: PU UGLAW	INR 3.23L-INR 5.27L
MA	Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least a 45-50% marks in graduation; Selection: PU-CET (PG)	INR 10.35K- INR 1.35L
M.Sc	Eligibility: Candidates should have at least secured a 50-55% margin in graduation; Selection: PUCET (PG)	INR 18K- INR 3.92L
MBA	Eligibility: Candidates should have secured at least 50% in graduation; Selection: PU-MET, CAT PU-CET (PG)	INR 40.03K- INR 6.19L
Ph.D	Eligibility: Master's degree with 55% aggregate Selection Criteria: PhD Entrance Test/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET including JRF, SLET, GATE/ national level scholarship/ fellowship, for example, GPAT/ JEST/ direct awardees of fellowship	–

Panjab University Cutoff 2023

The cut-off list of Panjab University for the year 2023 is yet to be released. However, on the official website, the Panjab University merit list 2023 for different UG, PG, Certificate, and Diploma Programmes has been issued. Candidates seeking admission to MBA and BE programs can check the previous year cutoffs:

Panjab University MBA Cutoff 2023

Courses	CAT Cutoff
MBA Entrepreneurship	85
MBA Infrastructure Management	85
MBA Hospital Management	85
MBA International Business	85
MBA Pharmaceutical Management	85
MBA Retail Management	85
MBA Banking & Finance	85
MBA Information Technology & Telecom Management	85

Panjab University BE Cutoff 2023

JEE Main Cutoff
BE Specialisations	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Bio-Technology	77932	299716
Computer Science & Engineering	15597	36201
Electrical & Electronics Engineering	36057	82689
Electronics & Communication Engineering	32531	61069
Information Technology	36499	49662
Mechanical Engineering	62993	108569

Panjab University Admission

Panjab University offers admissions to various courses at UG, PG and Doctoral level, which are done on the basis of merit, entrance tests and personal interviews. Most of Panjab University’s courses is entrance based. Candidates must qualify the university-conducted/national-level entrance before proceeding to the university-level selection for official admission. For admission to its UG, PG, and Doctoral level programs, the university administers roughly 10 entrance tests including the PU-MET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PU UGLAW, PULEET, PU MPhil and PhD Entrance Test. The candidates who qualify the same are then called for the group discussion followed by the personal interview and counseling rounds for engineering aspirants respectively.

Panjab University issues the application form online at www. cetpg.puchd.ac.in for all programs. Candidates should keep in mind that they must complete and submit the Panjab University application form 2023 prior to the deadline. Applicants must additionally also submit the necessary documentation and pay the application fee using net banking, credit card or debit card.

Panjab University Application Process

Panjab University admissions are in online mode. Given below is the stepwise procedure on how to fill in the Panjab University application form 2023:

Candidates are required to visit the Panjab University’s official website- puchd.ac.in
Followed by which they are required to select the tab displaying ‘Online Registration’;
Candidates are required to login using their registered ID and password which they should have received post-registration;
Candidates are then required to fill in the application form with their accurate details;
Upload the required documents in the dimensions specified on the website;
Pay the application fee online using credit card, debit card or a net banking account;
Followed by which they are required to download the application for future reference.
Documents Required:
Marksheet of the qualifying examination
Character Certificate
Caste Certificate
Migration Certificate
Passport-Sized Photographs

Panjab University Placement

Panjab University, Institute of Engineering and Technology recorded the highest placement packaged in the year 2023 being INR 45 LPA for the B.Tech program. Further total of 383 offers was made during PU UIET Placements 2023 by top recruiters such as Amazon, Dabur, and American Express. According to the placement report 2023 of Panjab University, the average package offered was INR 8.89 LPA.

The highest salary package offered was INR 58.48 LPA by Tolaram Group at University Business School, Panjab University (PU) and the average package offered was INR 13.7 LPA.105 out of 115 were placed in top recruiting firms. More than 55 recruiters including Tolaram Group, American Express, Trident, Dabur, EY, Deloitte, Adani, Maruti Suzuki, and many more visited the college campus for placements. The top five companies offering top packages were Tolaram (INR 58.48 LPA), Trident (INR 24 LPA), American Express (INR 21.3 LPA), Adani Group (INR 14.5 LPA), and Korn Ferry (INR 14.5 LPA).

Panjab University Placements 2023 highlights are as follows:

UIET Placement 2023

UIET Placement 2023
Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
No. of offers made	383
Highest Package offered	INR 45 LPA
Average Package offered	INR 8.89 LPA
Top Recruiters	Amazon, American Express and Dabur

UBS Placement 2023

UBS Placement 2023
Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
No. of students participated	115
No. of students placed	105
Highest Package offered	INR 58.48 LPA
Average Package offered	INR 13.72 LPA
Top Recruiters	Tolaram, Trident, American Express, Dabur, Korn Ferry.

Panjab University Top recruiters

Tolaram Group	Adani	Amazon
Trident	MG Motors	Dabur
EY	Korn Ferry	American Express

Panjab University Scholarships

Panjab University offers scholarships to students on a merit and need basis. Given below are the two primary scholarships offered by Panjab University:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Amount (in INR)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students with a family income of less than INR 2.5 Lakhs and a minimum of 60% marks in the previous examination	Up to INR 10,000 per annum
National Scholarship	Students belonging to economically weaker sections and belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories	Up to INR 30,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Differently Abled Students	Students with a minimum of 40% disability and a minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination	Up to INR 20,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Single Girl Child	Female students who are the only child of their parents	Up to INR 5,000 per annum
PU Scholarship for Sportspersons	Students who have represented the university or the state in sports	Up to INR 10,000 per annum

Panjab University Facilities

Panjab University has a campus of 550 acres in sectors 14 and 25 in Chandigarh with proper infrastructure and excellent facilities for the growth of the students. Panjab University offers several facilities to students, faculty as well as non-teaching staff which include –

Hostels: There are 17 total hostels with 8 hostels for boys and 9 hostels for girls that can accommodate 6700 students. Each hostel has a common room, dining hall, canteen, and outdoor court for sports. Rooms are equipped with all the basic amenities.
Medical Facilities: BGJ (Bhai Ghanaiya J) Institute of Health provides medical facilities to students and faculties of all branches. 24*7 services are provided and a wagon to rescue is also available. The BCJ at Panjab University has a completely contemporary curative laboratory and the most recent and fully digital and computerised radiological equipment.
Sports Facilities: Panjab University has arrangements for outdoor as well as indoor sports including an international-level swimming pool, Athletic track, Gym, Volleyball courts, Cricket grounds, lawn tennis courts, netball grounds, Hockey and football grounds, etc.
Library: AC Joshi Library is the official Library of Panjab University and is a 5 storyed building equipped with computer and communication network houses with accommodation of 500 readers. The Library has subscribed to 312 current periodicals and has a collection of over 8 lac publications including books, reports, government documents, newspapers, and a prized collection of 1492 manuscripts.
SC/ST cell: In addition to these basic facilities, Panjab University is one of the first universities to start an SC/ST cell. The main objective of the SC/ST cell is to execute, assess and evaluate the reservation policy and to comply with the UGC regulations. The cell is also actively following various welfare policies and schemes for the SC/ST students, faculty as well as administration of the university.
Equal Opportunity Cell -PWD: The main purpose of this cell being the correct implementation of the RPWD Act, 2016 in the Panjab University.
Fests: Panjab University is known for the fests and events it organises on a grand scale a few well-known ones being the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage festival, Panjab University Annual Festival-Jhankaar. Additionally, the university also organises a number of guest lectures, web lectures, international conferences, theatre events as well as quiz competitions in order to contribute to the holistic development of its students.

Panjab University Alumni

Panjab University has a list of notable figures who have had a significant impact in their respective fields, contributed to the growth of the nation, and have powerful and influential positions in top corporations. Given below are some notable alumni of Panjab University:

Alumni Name	Field	Achievements
Dr. Manmohan Singh	Economics	Former Prime Minister of India
Amartya Sen	Economics	Nobel Prize winner in Economics
Pranab Mukherjee	Politics	Former President of India
Karan Johar	Film Industry	Bollywood Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter
Pritish Nandy	Media	Indian Poet, Journalist and Film Producer
Vir Singh	Literature	Pioneer of Punjabi Literature and Poetry
Bhagat Singh	Politics	Indian Socialist Considered to be One of the Most Influential Revolutionaries of the Indian Independence Movement
Dev Anand	Film Industry	Bollywood Actor, Director, and Producer
Gurcharan Das	Literature	Indian Author, Columnist and Public Intellectual
Justice M. R. Jayaram	Judiciary	Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India

Punjab University FAQS

Ques. Is there a grievance redressal cell at Punjab University?

Ans. Yes, the Punjab University has a grievance redressal cell that addresses students' concerns about harassment, admission, and other issues. Punjab University has designated a nodal officer to oversee and respond to student grievances. The cell guarantees that all possible solutions will be provided to all of the students' concerns.

Ques. Is there an internal quality assurance cell at Punjab University?

Ans. Yes, Punjab University has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell whose goals are to:
Create a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the institution's overall performance.
Encourage measures to improve institutional functioning and quality by institutionalising best practices.

Ques. Does Punjab University provide accommodation?

Ans. Yes, Punjab University has 25 hostels for both boys and girls on a shared basis, with each hostel accommodating 600 to 700 students. The annual hostel fee for students ranges from INR 3,990 to 4,330. Admission to hostels is based on the results of an entrance examination. Indoor and outdoor games, a common room, a gym, a mess, a reading room, and other amenities are available at the hostel.

Ques. What is the Punjab University seat matrix for various courses?

Ans. The Punjab University seat matrix for various courses is as follows:

Course	Intake
M.Sc.	26 Seats
B.Com.	210 Seats
M.A.	23 Seats
B.A.	984 Seats
M.C.A.	41 Seats

Ques. What documents are required for admission to Punjab University?

Ans. The following documents are required for admission to Punjab University:

A working email address and phone number
Photos in passport size (scanned)
Signature of the Candidate (scanned)
Mark Transfer certificate Migration certificate Category certificate 10th and 12th class sheets
Bachelor degree mark sheets (for PG. Course)

Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing the MBA in International Business program at Punjab University?

Ans. After earning an M.B.A. in International Business, students have access to a wide range of job opportunities, including:

Risk Management Director
Corporate Auditing Director
Real Estate Development Manager
Marketing and Sales Director
Business Development Manager
Supply Chain Management Director

International Logistics Companies, State Trading Corporations, Export & Import Management, and other key areas where International Business graduates are employed include: M.B.A. in International Business graduates can also travel abroad and supervise trade negotiations and transactions. The average MBA salary package ranges from 3 to 5 LPA, but with increasing experience and skills, the student can earn a package of 10 to 20 LPA.

Ques. What are some of the most popular courses at Punjab University?

Ans. B.Sc., B.Sc.(H), and B.Pharma are the most popular courses at Punjab University. Admission to these courses is granted based on the merit scores obtained by candidates in the Punjab University's PU CET.