| NIRF rank | #57 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 11 |
| Tuition per year | ₹2,00,000 |
About Panjab University
Panjab University is a government university in Chandigarh. It is approved by AICTE and UGC.
It offers 11 programs, including Mba (6), MCA (2), PhD, M.Sc, M.Tech. Together these have 13 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.68), valid until Aug 2028. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #93 in the Engineering category.
Published tuition starts at ₹23,945 a year (2025).
Panjab University is a government state university located in Sector 14, Chandigarh, established in 19471. It is accredited by NAAC at A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.68 and appears in NIRF Ranking 2025 at 35th rank among Indian universities23. Admission to many postgraduate programmes is through PU CET (PG)4.
The university offers programmes such as MBA with several specialisations, Master of Commerce (Honours), Master of Computer Applications, M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science) and Ph.D. Computer Science. It has 74 Teaching and Research Departments along with 15 Centres and Chairs, and 202 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab56.
For admission, the MCA, MCA (Self Financing) and M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Science) programmes are based on PU CET (PG) conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh789. MBA for Executives admission is through an entrance test conducted by the university followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview, while Ph.D. admission requires the P.U. Entrance test1011.
On recognition, the university is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its NAAC accreditation is valid from 2023-08-12 to 2028-08-11. It also appears in earlier NIRF listings, including 44th in the overall category in 202312.
The campus is spread over 550 acres in Sector 14 (North Campus) and Sector 25 (South Campus), and its hostels accommodate approximately 7600 students1314. The address is Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh, pincode 160014.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
Panjab University lists programmes including Master of Commerce (Honours), several MBA variants, Master of Computer Applications, M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science) and Ph.D. Computer Science. Instrumentation Engineering is also listed as a full-time postgraduate programme with 13 seats.
Fees differ widely by programme. The MBA, MBA (Human Resource) and MBA (International Business) tuition is 23,945 per year for general category students, based on 2024-25 figures that were un-revised123. MBA (Entrepreneurship) tuition is 1,20,135 per year and MBA for Executives is 1,32,835 per year, both for 2024-2545. MBA (Business Data Analytics) tuition is 2,00,000 per year for 2025-266.
Master of Commerce (Honours) tuition is 52,335 per year for 2024-257. For 2026-27, the Master of Computer Applications total is approximately 39,305 per year, the self-financing MCA is approximately 1,42,525 per year, and the M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Science) total is approximately 17,565 per year for general category8910.
For doctoral study, Ph.D. tuition is 38,610 for the programme, and Ph.D. Computer Science carries an approximate registration fee and other charges of 8,4601112. Fees are revised periodically, so confirm current amounts with the university before applying.
Admission
Admission to most of the postgraduate programmes covered here is through PU CET (PG), conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. This applies to the Master of Computer Applications, the self-financing MCA and the M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science)123.
If you are applying for the Master of Business Administration for Executives, admission is through an entrance test conducted by Panjab University, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview4. For Ph.D. Computer Science, candidates are those who have cleared the P.U. Entrance test for Ph.D admission5.
You can reach the university for admission queries on 1800-180-2065 or +91 172 2534818 and 25348666. The Vice-Chancellor's office email is vc@pu.ac.in7. Check the official university admission notice each year for eligibility, dates and application steps, as these vary by programme.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Panjab University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Chandigarh usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Panjab University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Panjab University is ranked #93 in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.1 Panjab University is ranked #92 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.2 Panjab University is ranked #57 in the NIRF 2025 overall ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #93 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #92 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #57 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Panjab University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 12 August 2023 to 11 August 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.68) | Aug 2023 – Aug 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Panjab University is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its approval status is valid. UGC recognises it as a state university, with both Section 2(f) and Section 12B status. AICTE lists it as a State Government University for the academic year 2025.
It holds NAAC accreditation at A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.68, valid from 2023-08-12 to 2028-08-111. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
To verify these yourself, check the UGC list of recognised universities and its fake universities list, the AICTE approved institutions dashboard for the current year, and the NAAC list of institutions with valid accreditation. Compare the university name, state and validity dates with what is stated here.
Contact and location
- Address
- Panjab University, Sector -14,Chandigarh,Chandigarh,Chandigarh,160014
- PIN code
- 160014
- District
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Official website
- puchd.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44640228726
- AISHE code
- U-0078
- UGC ID
- 481
How to reach
Panjab University is at Sector 14, Chandigarh, pincode 160014. Its campuses are in Sector 14 (North Campus) and Sector 25 (South Campus)1. For directions or visitor queries, you can call 1800-180-2065 or +91 172 2534818 and 25348662. Use the full address when booking a cab or sharing your destination.
Campus and hostel
Panjab University is identified with its campus in Chandigarh, spread over 550 acres across Sector 14 (North Campus) and Sector 25 (South Campus)12. The hostels accommodate approximately 7600 students3.
Each hostel has a dining hall, canteen and several desert and water coolers, and the mess provides a balanced diet at reasonable rates4567. Wi-fi internet connectivity has been provided in each hostel8.
The common room is equipped with current magazines and newspapers, with provision for indoor games, an LED TV and a music system9. Hostels also have a visitors' lounge and an outdoor court for badminton and volley ball, and wardens or hostel staff are on duty round the clock101112.
Frequently asked questions
What type of institution is Panjab University?
Panjab University is a government state university in Chandigarh, established in 1947. It is approved by AICTE and UGC1.
Is Panjab University NAAC accredited?
Yes. It is accredited with a CGPA of 3.68 at A++ grade, and the accreditation is valid from 2023-08-12 to 2028-08-111.
What is its NIRF rank?
Is Panjab University on the UGC fake list?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. UGC recognises it as a state university with Section 2(f) and 12B status.
How do I get admission to the MCA programme?
What is the MBA fee at Panjab University?
How is admission to MBA for Executives done?
Admission is through an entrance test conducted by Panjab University, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview1.
Does the university provide hostel facilities?
How big is the campus?
The campus is spread over 550 acres across Sector 14 (North Campus) and Sector 25 (South Campus) in Chandigarh1.