Chandigarh University Fees 2025

Chandigarh University (CU) offers several scholarships to deserving candidates or to candidates who fit certain quotas. Lack of financial support prevents numerous students from receiving quality education and scholarships at Chandigarh University aim to uplift their education standards. 

Chandigarh University scholarships are mainly merit-based and need-based. Students who meet the eligibility criteria can only avail the Chandigarh University scholarship. For details regarding the scholarships offered at Chandigarh University, check the information mentioned below. 

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Chandigarh University CUCET Scholarship 2025

Chandigarh University offers a scholarship program through the CUCET exam, giving bright students a chance to study in top courses and earn part of the Rs. 170 Crore scholarship fund. The scholarship is available for the entire duration of the programme, as long as students meet the renewal criteria each year. To renew the scholarship, students must maintain a 7.5 CGPA, avoid any indiscipline, and ensure they don’t have any failing grades. If a student is found guilty of indiscipline at any point, their scholarship will be discontinued.

Chandigarh University CUCET Scholarship for UG & PG Candidates

To select qualified students Chandigarh University conducts Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for UG and PG programmes. Mentioned below is Chandigarh University CUCET Scholarships.

CU Chandigarh CUCET PG Scholarships

CU Chandigarh CUCET UG Scholarships

Maximum 10% of total intake seats in each Course shall be offered under the scheme.

Chandigarh University Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses

Chandigarh University (CU) offers scholarships for SC/ST candidates from disadvantaged sections of society to pursue postgraduate studies in professional courses such as Engineering, Technology, Management, Pharmacy, and others at CU or its affiliated institutions.

Eligibility Criteria:
Students must be pursuing professional courses in the following institutions:

• CU and affiliated institutions.

• UGC-recognised universities (under sections 2(f) and 12(B)).

• Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act.

• Government-funded universities/colleges.

• Institutes of National Importance.

• Courses approved by Regulatory Councils such as MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI, NCTE, AICTE, BCI, ICAR, and others.

Note: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW, and Mass Communication and Journalism degrees are considered Non-professional courses and candidates pursuing postgraduate professional courses through correspondence or Distance Education are ineligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

Renewal of Post Graduate Scholarship for Professional Courses

• The scholarship granted under the scheme will be renewed for the first year of the postgraduate course, subject to good conduct and maintenance of prescribed attendance. Renewal for the subsequent year will be based on the receipt of an annual progress report from the administrative head of the University.
• Students who fail to be promoted to the next level will forfeit the scholarship, and any change in the course of study is not permitted.

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Chandigarh University Merit Scholarships 2025

Chandigarh University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships for the academic session 2025-2026 across multiple programmes. For Engineering courses, scholarships are based on JEE-Mains examinations whereas for MBA course scholarships are given based on the entrance exam score of CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT exam.

CU Chandigarh JEE Main Score-Based Scholarship

This is given to students based on their academic performance/achievements, and scores in the national-level entrance test.

Note: Maximum 5% of total intake seats in each course shall be offered under the scheme.

Chandigarh University MBA Scholarships

Chandigarh University Undergraduate Scholarships (Based on 12th Exam)

Chandigarh University LEET Scholarships (Based on Diploma Marks)

Chandigarh University PG Scholarships (Based on Graduation Marks)

Chandigarh University B.Arch Scholarship (Based on NATA/ JEE Mains Score)

Scholarship for Meritorious Students of Ladakh

Chandigarh University Early Bird Scholarships for PG Students  2025

Chandigarh University provides PG scholarships for students based on specific conditions. The Early Bird Scholarship offers 15% scholarship to Chandigarh University graduates (Bachelors of Engineering) and 10% for graduates from other recognised universities when the full semester fee is paid at the time of admission.

Chandigarh University Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship

The Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship is offered to the wards of Kargil War Heroes, with the following conditions and benefits. The total amount of scholarships offered was Rs 25 Lakhs.

Chandigarh University Kalpana Chawla Scholarship for Girls 

The Kalpana Chawla Scholarship is offered to girls from the economically weaker section of Chandigarh who have completed 10+2 in Chandigarh. It provides a 10% scholarship on the total academic fee, applicable for the entire course duration. The total amount of Scholarship under this scheme would amount to total Rs. 10 Lakh per year.

Chandigarh University Chandigarh Other Scholarships

• The students of Chandigarh University, who seek admission in Chandigarh University after qualifying degree will be provided scholarship equivalent to 10% of yearly fee for entire duration of the course.
• The Chandigarh University provides 10% concession on yearly fee to single girl child for entire duration of the course.
• The Chandigarh University provides 10% concession on yearly fee to the wards of teachers for entire duration of the course (Teachers of Govt. / Govt. recognized schools/ colleges/ universities) provided a teacher should have at least one-year regular service. Maximum 5% of total seats in each course shall be offered under this scheme.
• The University offers 10% concession on yearly fee to one of the siblings studying in any faculty of Chandigarh University, till the time both the siblings are studying in the university. The concession will be allowed to continue even after the passing out of one sibling.
• The Chandigarh University provides 10% concession on yearly fee to both female siblings for entire duration of the course. The concession will be allowed to continue even after the passing out of one sibling.
• Chandigarh University proudly honors our Defence Forces with AFEWS—reserved seats & fee waivers for Defence Personnel, their spouses, and wards. 

Note: Students must meet the required eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of Chandigarh University scholarships.