Central University of Punjab, Bathinda: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Central University of Punjab is a public university established in 2009 by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009).  NAAC has accredited the university with an ‘A’ grade. Adding to it, the university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). CUPB campus is spread over an area of 37 acres and there are a total of 105 faculty members at the university. As per the website of the university, the mission of the Central University of Punjab is to promote innovation in teaching, learning, evaluation and research. The university provides 79 courses at postgraduate and doctoral levels.  The university has secured 84th rank in the University category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 39.99 out of 100. It had secured 87th rank in the same category in NIRF 2020 Rankings.      

Some of the popular courses offered by the varsity are M.Com, L.L.M, M.Pharma, M.Sc.etc. The university offers admission on the basis of the CUCET score. However, CUPB also accepts GATE and GPAT scores for admission in M.Tech and M.Pharma courses respectively. Along with the CUCET score, the varsity also conducts a personal interview for admission in Ph.D programmes. Central University of Punjab focuses on the holistic development of the students. It has collaborations with several national and international institutes/universities. 

A well-maintained placement cell is there at the campus that aims to provide placements to the students. The campus of the Central University of Punjab has adequate facilities and infrastructure for the students and faculty members. 

Central University of Punjab Location

The university is situated at City Campus, Mansa Road, Bathinda, Punjab. The nearest airport to the university is Bhatinda Airport. It is located 34.2 km away from the campus. Bhatinda Junction Railway Station is nearest to the university with a distance of 7.3 km. Bathinda Bus Depot is closest to the CUPB campus. It is situated 5.6 km away from the university campus.

Central University of Punjab News and Updates

• The NSS Cell of the university organised an online quiz under “FIT INDIA MOVEMENT” activities.

• On the occasion of World Health Day, CUPB organised an event on the topic “Let’s Walk & Talk for Healthy Heart”.

CPUB Accreditations

• The university is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. 

Central University of Punjab Collaborations

International Collaborations

• The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA

• Cherite' University Hospital, Berlin, Germany

• Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan Canada

• Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, CAS, China

• Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS, China

National Collaborations

• Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur

• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot

• National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

• Centre of Innovations and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali

• Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Mohali

• National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali

• Information and Library Network, Gandhinagar

• Dayanand National Academy of Environmental Sciences Chandigarh

• Center For Research In Rural And Industrial Development Chandigarh

• Aadesh University, Bathinda

• Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

• Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University

• RASI HyVeg Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon

• DAV University, Jalandhar

• Shaheed Sipahi Sandeep Singh Senior Secondary School Bathinda

• RB DAV Sr. Secondary Public School, Bathinda

• DAV College Bathinda

• Government Rajindra College Bathinda

• Silver Oaks School Bathinda

Central University of Punjab Bathinda Clubs and Committees

• National Service Scheme (NSS): It aims to educate society about social values and rights. NSS works towards making students socially responsible.

Central University of Punjab Bathinda Facilities and Infrastructure

The varsity campus has a well-stocked library that has over 44,000 books and hundreds of journals. Central University of Punjab offers separate accommodation facilities for the boys and girls students. The boys and girls hostels are situated within the campus. A modern auditorium with a seating capacity of 250 people is also available. Furthermore, Central University of Punjab facilities also include a canteen-cum-mess, modern gym, medical centre, laboratories etc. The students and faculty members of the university have access to the wifi. 

The university also has facilities for students who are interested in sports. An indoor and outdoor badminton courts, table tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court, athletic track and football ground are there inside the campus for students. A few more Central University of 

Punjab facilities are convenience store, bank, transportation facilities, guest house and alumni association. 

Also Read - CUPB Facilities List

Central University of Punjab Courses

The varsity provides 79 courses at postgraduate and doctorate level. Engineering, management, commerce, pharmacy etc. stream courses are offered by the university. Some of the popular Central University of Punjab PG courses are M.Ed., M.A., M.Tech etc. All the PG courses are of 2 years duration. At the doctoral level, the university offers Ph.D programmes in 35 specialisations. The fee of CUPB courses vary from specialisation to specialisation and level of degree. 

Central University of Punjab Courses & Eligibility Criteria

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Central University of Punjab Admissions 

For taking admission to the university postgraduates and doctoral courses, candidates need to appear for CUCET and obtain a valid score. Candidates who have not appeared for CUCET can apply for Central University of Punjab admission. The university also accepts GATE score for M.Tech admissions and GPAT score for M.Pharma admissions. For admission in Ph.D programmes, candidates who qualified UGC/CSIR/ASRB-NET, ICMR-JRF, GATE, GPAT, DBT-BET and JEST (Physics) don't need to appear for the CUCET. As per the CUPB admission process, apart from the CUCET score, a personal interview is also conducted for admission in Ph.D programmes. The final selection for the Ph.D course is done based on the CUCET marks (if not qualified for the mentioned exam) and performance in the personal interview. 

Central University of Punjab Admission Process - PG Courses

• Meet the eligibility criteria and register for the CUCET. 

• Sit for CUCET and obtain a valid score. 

• Register and participate in the Central University of Punjab’s online counselling. 

• GATE and GPAT marks are also considered for M.Tech and M.Pharma admissions respectively. 

• Based on marks in entrance examinations, seats are allotted to candidates.

• Visit the campus, fill the admission form, submit documents and pay the course fee.

Central University of Punjab Bathinda Admission Process - Ph.D courses

• Fulfil eligibility criteria and register for CUCET. 

• Take CUCET and score good marks. 

• Once the result is out, candidates are called for a personal interview. 

• The final selection is done based on entrance exam marks and PI performance. 

• At last, fill CUPB admission form, submit the required documents and deposit the course fee.

Read Also - CUPB Admission Process

Central University of Punjab Cutoff

Admission in postgraduate courses offered by the university is done based on the cutoff of CUCET. Central University of Punjab cutoff is released on the official website. Only candidates whose names are in the cutoff/merit list can take admission. The university releases cutoffs for multiple rounds of admissions. CUPB cut off is different for each programme.  The CUCET cut off includes the registration number of the candidate, name of the candidate, marks obtained by candidates and category of the candidates. After meeting the cutoff requirements, candidates need to participate in the counselling conducted by the university. 

Central University of Punjab Placements

A well-maintained placement cell is there at the campus. The job of the placement cell is to ensure placement drives are conducted smoothly and maximum numbers of companies participate and hire students. Central University of Punjab placement cell also helps students in improving their skills. It conducts seminars, workshops etc. to boost students' confidence. Along with placement opportunities, the placement cell also provides internship opportunities. Internships help students in knowing the professional world. According to the 2019-20 placement report of the university, 112 postgraduate students got placed and 120 students decided to pursue higher studies.

Central University of Punjab Placement Data - PG Programmes (2019-20)

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