Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh University also known as CU Chandigarh or CUCHD was established in the year 2012. The varsity has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f)  of the UGC Act, 1956. The campus is spread over 150 acres of land. The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade. In the QS Asia Ranking 2022, CUCHD has been placed in the top 1.7% universities in Asia. The engineering programmes of Chandigarh University has been approved by the AICTE whereas the law programmes have been approved by the approved by Bar Council of India (BCI). The pharmacy, architecture, education and physical education programmes offered by CU have been approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, Council of Architecture and National Council for Teacher Education respectively.  Chandigarh University campus spreads over 150 acres of land. 

The university has secured 16th rank in the architecture category, 45th rank in the management category, 61st in the engineering category and 51st in the pharmacy category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. Chandigarh University has been ranked 77th in the overall category and it has bagged the 52nd position in the NIRF 2021 Ranking. Chandigarh University offers admissions to various courses such as B.E., L.L.B, B.Pharma, B.Com Hons, B.Des, B.Optom, B.P.Ed., B.Pharma Lateral Entry, B.Sc., B.A B.Ed Integrated, B.C.A., BFA, B.Sc. Hons etc. Chandigarh University has adequate infrastructure and facilities that help the students to experience enhanced student life at the campus. The university has collaborations with more than 383+ international universities.

What is the full form of CUCHD Chandigarh?

The full form of CU Chandigarh is Chandigarh University, Chandigarh. It is located in Chandigarh, Punjab.

Chandigarh University Location

Chandigarh University is located in Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab. It is located in a fairly accessible place where visitors can take buses, autos, and direct cabs to. Chandigarh University location is situated 37.4 km away from the Chandigarh International Airport, 22.3 km away from the nearest Chandigarh railway station at Mauli Jargan, Daria. Visitors can also go to ISBT Sector 43 where they will find a bus stand and reach the Chandigarh University location.

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Chandigarh University - Latest News and Updates

• Chandigarh University has emerged as a leading institution in India for filling the highest number of patents in a year.
• Chandigarh University becomes the leading university and overall third in IT after TCS and Wipro for filling out the highest number of patents in 2020.
• The university became the member of International Dance Council CID.
• The varsity is a recipient of green and green campus award by the AICTE.

Chandigarh University Chandigarh Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

Chandigarh University Accreditations

• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh is accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade.
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has accredited B.E Electrical Engineering, B.E Mechanical Engineering, B.E Civil Engineering, B.E ECE, B.E Aerospace Engineering, B.E CSE, B.E Chemical Engineering and B.E Mechatronics courses of the university. 

Ranking

• The university is ranked among top 1.7% universities in Asia as per QS Asia Ranking 2022. 
• Chandigarh University, Chandigarh has secured 16th rank in the architecture category, 51st in the pharmacy category,  and 45th in the management category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. 
• The university was ranked 61st in the NIRF engineering rankings of 2021 with an overall score of 45.01. In the 2020 NIRF Rankings, the university was ranked 84th.
• Chandigarh University has secured 77th rank in the overall category in NIRF 2021 Ranking.
• The varsity has been ranked 52nd in the NIRF 2021 Ranking in the university category.

Chandigarh University Collaborations 

The varsity provides global exposure to students. In order to provide foreign exposure to students, Chandigarh University has collaborations with 383+ universities/colleges across 75 countries.  Some of the major Chandigarh University collaborations are mentioned below:

• University of Cuyo, Argentina

• Universidad de Mendoza, Argentina

• Universidad de Congreso, Argentina

• University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

• Curtin University, Australia

• La Trobe University, Australia

• Tafe Illawarra Institute Australia

• Deakin University

• Charles Sturt University (CSU)

• University of Southern Queensland, Australia

• Ironwood Institute, Australia

• Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

• Yunus Social Business Centre, Bangladesh

• Haute École de la Province de Liège, Belgium

• Howest University College West Flanders, Belgium

• Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)

• Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil

• São Paulo State University (Universidade Estadual Paulista-UNESP

• Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Brazil

• University of Sorocaba

• Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

• Cape Breton University, Canada

• University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

• Vancouver Island University, British Columbia, Canada

• Carleton University, Canada

• ECCI University, Colombia

• Universidad Ean, Colombia

• Universidad Antonio Narino, Colombia

• University of City Island

• Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Netherlands

• University of Cambridge English Language Assessment

• University of Central Arkansas, USA

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA

• The State University of New York at Albany

• Illinois Institute of Technology ( IIT), Chicago, USA

Chandigarh University Notable Alumni

Chandigarh University Clubs, Committees and Councils

The Chandigarh University clubs, committees and councils offer a wide range of exciting and interesting activities that strive to cater to every student’s interests. Here are the cultural and academic clubs that the students of Chandigarh University can be a part of:

• Gravity Dance Club
• Rangmanch Drama Club
• Vibes Music Club
• Abhivyakti Literary Club
• Bhagat Puran Singh Club
• Fine Arts Club
• Adventure Club
• English & Soft skills Club
• Green Club
• Competitive Exam Club
• Photography Club

Chandigarh University Infrastructure and Facilities

The infrastructure available at the Chandigarh University campus ensures the utmost comfort and convenience of the students as well as the faculty members. The university provides adequate accommodation, several facilities including a sports room, gymnasiums and cafeteria as well as the latest technologies integrated well into every domain. Chandigarh University facilities include separate hostels for girls and boys with a gym, internet, cable, music room, reading room, and common room facilities.

CU Chandigarh facilities also include a library that has a large collection of 1,20,000 books, 13 e-journal databases, 284 printed journals, 224 printed magazines, e-books, English and Hindi newspapers. There is a dedicated sports department in the Chandigarh University facilities that encourage students to play competitive sport. A guest room for visitors and parents of the students studying in Chandigarh University is available. Free Wi-Fi is available all over the Chandigarh University campus for the students. CU Chandigarh facilities and infrastructure also has an auditorium and a seminar hall that has a capacity of 500 and 200 respectively. 

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Chandigarh University Courses

Chandigarh University offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It offers 202 courses and a total of 40+ degrees including some integrated degrees as well. Chandigarh University MBA fees range between Rs. 2.0 Lakhs - Rs. 4.88 Lakhs. Here is a detailed list of all the Chandigarh University degrees:

Chandigarh University Courses and Eligibility Criteria

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Chandigarh University Admission

Chandigarh University offers several courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Chandigarh University admission to each of these courses requires a common entrance exam which is CUCET or Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test. Candidates aspiring for Chandigarh University admission must sit for the CUCET exam and obtain qualifying marks. Further candidates have to register for the counselling process as a part of the Chandigarh University admission procedure. Here is a detailed guide on the Chandigarh University admission process:

Chandigarh University UG Admission Procedure

• Meet the eligibility criteria
• Appear for the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) and secure qualifying marks.
• On the official website of CUCET, apply for the counselling process with all the required documents and payment of Chandigarh University fees.
• Admissions to Undergraduate Programmes will be offered to students after successfully verifying the documents and fees payment.

Chandigarh University PG Admission Process 

• Meet the eligibility criteria
• Appear for the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) and secure qualifying marks.
• On the official website of CUCET, apply for the counselling process with all the required documents and payment of fees.
• Admissions to postgraduate programmes is confirmed after successfully verifying the documents and payment of Chandigarh University fees.

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Chandigarh University Scholarship

Chandigarh University offers several scholarships to motivate and encourage bright students who are in need of financial aid. A Chandigarh University Scholarship of Rs. 45 crores is rewarded to aspirants that perform exceptionally well in their standardised entrance exam, CUCET. Other Chandigarh University Scholarships include Merit-Based Scholarship Schemes, Covid 19 Warriors Scheme, Concession under Armed Forces Educational Welfare Scheme (AFEWS) for Wards/Spouses of Defence Personnel, Sports Scholarship for specific courses, and other scholarships applicable to certain specific courses. 

Chandigarh University Cutoff

The Chandigarh University cutoff is the minimum percentile a student must obtain in the CUCET and other entrance exams in order to get admission in the university. To get admission into any of the undergraduate courses, the student must complete their 10 + 2 education with at least 50% marks(45% marks in case of SC/St category). The Chandigarh University, Chandigarh cutoff percentage is dynamic and depends on factors such as:

• Difficulty level of the entrance exams
•  Number of seats available
• Number of aspirants

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Chandigarh University Chandigarh Placement

The varsity offers placement opportunities in some of the most esteemed companies such as Google and Amazon through Chandigarh University placement drive. The Department of Career Planning and Development is an initiative by Chandigarh University to prepare its students for Chandigarh University placements and enhance their professional skills. The department also offers preparation for students who want to take competitive exams such as IAS and IBPS PO, as well as entrance exams for higher studies such as GMAT and GATE. They train students to develop their IT skills, aptitude skills and soft skills. As per the Chandigarh University placement report for the year 2021, the highest package offered was Rs. 52.11 lakhs per annum.

Chandigarh University B.E. Placement Overview 2021

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