Panjab University (PU) is a state university which is located in the capital city of Chandigarh, Punjab. It was established in the year 1882 and is approved by the AICTE, UGC, and NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. Panjab University has 188 affiliated colleges spread over Punjab and having one rural Regional Centre at Kauni, and 3 Regional Centres at Muktsar, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur.
The university is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS (Asia). Panjab University is ranked 44th by the NIRF in the Overall University rankings category of its 2020 ranking. The university is also ranked by the QS Asia rankings of 2020 at the 51st position for Overall university performance.
PU offers various UG, Integrated, PG, Executive, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Research Level courses. Admission to certain courses is based on Entrance Exams conducted by the University, whereas for some courses the college accepts the score of competitive national level examinations like JEE Main, NEET MDS, GATE, and more.
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EVENT | DATE |
Availability of Prospectus | 11 March, 2020 |
Availability of PU CET exam forms | 24 Apr, 2020 |
Last date to submit the PU CET Application form | 27 Sep, 2020 |
Availability of Admit Card Online | 01 Oct, 2020 |
Date of Entrance Test | 10 Oct - 11 Oct, 2020 |
Availability of PU LLB Application Form (Initial registration) | 01 Apr - 19 Sep, 2020 |
Last date to generate Bank Challan | 23 Sep, 2020 |
Last date for submitting the application form, signature, and photographs | 25 Sep, 2020 |
Last date to submit the application form in offline mode | 27 Sep, 2020 |
Availability of Admit card | 28 Sep, 2020 |
PU LLB 2020 Entrance Exam | 22 Oct, 2020 |
PU B.Ed Admission Registration Last Date | 06 Nov, 2020 |
PU LLB 2020 Results | 9 Nov - 12 Nov, 2020 |
PU LLB Counselling | To be notified |
Established | Type | 1882 | State |
Recognized | 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/ |
PU offers so many modern-day career-oriented courses at numerous levels at the UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate, Integrated, Executive, Ph.D., and M.Phil courses through the following faculties:
Courses | Seats Intake | Eligibility | Admission Criteria |
M.A. | 46+5 NRI+ 2 Foreign Nationals | Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks in the subject or 50% marks in aggregate | Merit-Based |
MSW | 33+4 NRI+ 2 Foreign Nationals | PU CET (PG) Academics: 40% PU CET (PG): 15% GD+ PI: 35% | |
MJMC | 30+ 5 NRI+ 2 Foreign Nationals | PU CET (PG) Entrance test: 60% Qualifying Examination: 40% | |
MBA (International Business or Human Resource) | 64+9 NRI+ 3 Foreign Nationals | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate | CAT 2018 CAT Score: 85% GD + PI: 15% |
M.Com (Hons) | 27+3 NRI+ 1 Foreign National | B.Com/BBA with 45% marks in aggregate | CET PG |
M.Ed | 50 | Graduate with 50% marks | Merit-based |
M.Tech | 10+2 NRI+ 1 Foreign National | B.E/B.Tech with 50% marks in the aggregate | GATE |
M.E. | 20+ 2NRI+ 1 Foreign National | B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in the aggregate | PU CET (PG) |
LL.M | 42+ 4 NRI+ 2 Foreign National | LL.B/BA LL.B/ B.Com LL.B with 55% marks | |
MDS | 20 | BDS degree from a recognized board | NEET MDS |
B.A.(Hons) Economics | 29+4 NRI+1 Foreign National | Intermediate graduate with 60% marks | Merit-based |
B.Lib.I.Sc | 60+ 5 NRI+ 3 Foreign Nationals | Bachelor's degree with 50% marks | |
B.A. LL.B (Hons) | 120 | Intermediate Graduate with 50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | Entrance test conducted by the University |
B.Com LL.B. (Hons) | |||
B.Pharm | 46+6 NRI | PU CET (UG) | |
B.Sc (Hons) | 200+ 50 NRI | ||
B.E | 30+ 3 NRI+ 2 Foreign National | Intermediate graduate with 55% marks in PCM | JEE Main |
BDS | 85+15 NRI | Intermediate graduate with Medical Stream | NEET |
PG Diploma in Disaster Management | 34+3 NRI+ 2 Foreign Nationals | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | Merit-based |
PG Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations | 15+ 2 NRI+ 2 Foreign Nationals | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate or 45% in BJMC | Aptitude Test |
PG Diploma in Women’s Studies | 15+2 NRI+ 1 Foreign National | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks | Merit-based |
PG Diploma in Radio Production | 25 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks | Aptitude Test |
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Candidates seeking admission in the University will require to fill online admission form with duly filled-in necessary details. Those fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria of a particular course are eligible to apply. However, final admission will only be given on the basis of entrance test conducted by PU or scores of competitive examinations.
53.5% of the seats in each course are reserved for General Category and 46.5% seats are reserved for the categories are given below:
Apart from these, 5% of the seats are reserved for PwD candidates, 5% for the sports category, and 5% for candidates belonging to Defence.
Foreign or NRI students seeking admission in any of the courses being offered by the University must have the basic qualification as required. They will be required to produce the scores of the following tests to take admission:
To take admission to B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed (Physical Education), a candidate will be required to undergo a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
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Body / Magazine | Rank | Year |
QS | 51 for Overall | 2020 |
US News | 530 for Overall | 2020 |
Times Higher Education | 501 for Life Sciences | 2020 |
Times Higher Education | 601 for Science | 2020 |
Times Higher Education | 401 for Paramedical | 2020 |
Times Higher Education | 601 for Overall and B.Tech | 2020 |
NIRF | 28 for Dental | 2020 |
NIRF | 72 for Law | 2020 |
NIRF | 15th for Law | 2020 |
NIRF | 42 for MBA | 2020 |
NIRF | 2nd rank in the Pharmacy category | 2020 and 2019 |
NIRF | 44 in the Overall ranking category | 2020 |
QS | 50 for Overall | 2019 |
Times Higher Education | 301 for Paramedical | 2019 |
Times Higher Education | 601 for B.Tech | 2019 |
Times Higher Education | 501 for Science | 2019 |
QS World University Rankings | 801-1000 (World) | 2018 |
QS World University Rankings | 301-350 (Asia) | 2018 |
QS World University Rankings | 201-205 (BRICS Nations) | 2018 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 601-800 (World University Rankings) | 2018 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 121-130 (Asia) | 2018 |
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Scholarships are offered to deserving candidates on basis of Merit and for Sportsperson, Economically Poor Candidates, handicapped students, Wards of Army Personnel, Wards of University Employees, Girls, and Candidates belonging to backward classes. The following are the details for the same:
PU offers Placement to all candidates through their central placement cell. The Placement Cell of the university endeavors to offer training & placement services to the students. The students are worth placed in consultancies, Think Tanks, Research Institutes besides Academics and Civil Services. The university has got so many tie-ups with many reputed and renowned firms as well as companies for providing maximum placement and training opportunities to its students so that they grow well right from their first job.
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Panjab University conducts various entrance exams to shortlist students for admission to various courses. The university conducts a total of 8 entrance exams:
The results of the respective academic semesters of the university can be tracked simply by visiting the official result website of the university. The results can easily be found by putting students’ roll numbers in the given pdf documents for the desired program and session.
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Ques. What is the reservation criteria at Panjab University?
Ans. The reservation criteria at Panjab University is as follows:
Ques. Who are some of the notable alumni of Panjab University?
Ans. Some of the notable alumni of Panjab University are:
Ques. How can I get transcripts from Panjab University?
Ans. You need to fill an application form to get transcripts from Panjab University. Along with the application form and fee, you need to submit all the mark sheets and degree certificates. The process will take 21 working days to issue your transcripts.
Ques. Has Panjab University collaborated with any of the international organizations?
Ans. Yes, Panjab University has collaborated with many international organizations, namely:
Ques. Does Panjab University provide hostel accommodation to students?
Ans. Yes, the university has 18 hostels amongst which 8 are for boys and 10 are for girls. These hostels have the capacity of accommodating around 7000 students. These hostels also include:
Ques. What is the PU CET (UG) exam pattern for Panjab University admission?
Ans. The test is conducted in the following subjects:
Each subject exam is of 70 minutes duration with 60 questions in total each carrying 2 marks. For every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. The medium of the exam is English only.
Ques. What are the various exams conducted for admissions at Panjab University?
Ans. The university conducts different exams for University admissions. They are:
Ques. Will there be an entrance exam for the year 2020 for BHMCT or BTT at Panjab University?
Ans. No, there will no entrance exam for the year 2020 for BHMCT or BTT course at Panjab University. The university has canceled the examination to make sure that the classes begin on time.
Ques. What is the online application fee charged for applying to a particular course at Panjab University?
Ans. The minimum amount that the candidate is supposed to pay is INR 300 for applying to 1 course. The amount increases with the increase in the number of courses applied. For example,
Candidate applying for more than 4 Courses is/are required to submit an additional fee of INR 300
Ques. What academic courses do the distance center of Panjab University offer?
Ans. The distance center of Panjab University offers BA, B.Com, B.Ed, B.Lib, MA, MBA, M.Com, Certificate, and Post Graduate Diploma. The certificate and PGD courses are offered in the following streams:
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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MBA | ₹2.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + CAT |
M.Sc | ₹83,800 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
B.Com | ₹9,975 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.A | ₹10,100 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
B.Sc {Hons.} | ₹12,700 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + PU CET |
BA | ₹10,700 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
B.A {Hons.} | ₹10,700 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
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Hlo mam......can you please tell me that entrance is required for taking admission in BA or not?
Hiii Nitika, Greetings from collegedunia. Admission to BA program is done on the basis of merit. No Entrance Exam is conducted for same. For more details Click Here
sir B pharma me addmission cahiya mujhe
Hlo mam can u tell me about fashion technology is there any entrance exam can i get admission in fashion technoly course
Hi Nikki, no, there is no entrance exam for taking admission in this course. It will be based on marks scored in intermediate only.
Hlo mam I m sapnachaudhary nd i want to know about the m. Pharma fees structure
Hi Sapna, kindly check the Fee Structure of M.Pharma from here.
is there any chance of getting admission in mba or mha without any entrance exam?
Hi Shivani, no, direct admission to these courses is not possible. MET score is the only selection criteria for MBA.
Hey am Jyoti please tell me Admission produre for M.Sc.chemistry without entrance test
Hi Jyoti, Admission for this course is closed now and without entrance, this college doesn't allow the student to take admission. Thus, you can apply this in the coming year.
sir kya main non attending B.Com kar sakta hu aapki university se
Hi Kavita, yes, B.Com is offered in school of open learning. Candidates who have scored 45% or more in intermediate are considered eligible for the course only. Thus, if you satisfy the percentage criteria, then, you are eligible, else not.
i want to do ph.d. music as i am net qualified two time in music vocal. please tell me the total time for ph.d and fee for the full course.
Hi Deepak, this course is not provided by the university. However, you may check P.hD Music Colleges from here.
I got 72.6 %in 12th standard (commerce) can I get admission in punjab university..
Hi Nikhil, kindly mentionthe course in which you want to take admission so that we can tell you the eligibility criteria for the same. However you may check the Admission Procedure of the concerned course (if available) in the university from here.
Can you please. Share. The eligiblity criteria for bcom correspondence and minimum percentage requirement
Hi Meghna, for being eligible in B.Com in correspondence, candidate must have passed intermediate from a recognized board with an aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates).
What is the eligibity criteria for bca? Is there any entrance exam? What is the fees structure for bca?
Hi Navya, students who have passed 10 2 with minimum 50% marks and Mathematics as compulsory subject are eligible for admission in BCA. Admission is based on merit in qualifying examination. Thus, there is no entrance exam conducted by the university. Total fee for this three-year course is INR 1,72,000.
Thankyou for replying? Can please tell me what us a qualifying examination?
Qualifying exam is the exam on the basis of which you are applying for admission. In your case, for BCA, qualifying exam would be of intermediate.
F ashion designing ki admiision or enternce test ki last date kab hai n please give me ur contact no i want do get more information
Hi Dupinder, last date for applying in B.Sc Fashion Designing is April 19, 2019 (tentatively). Admission is done on the basis of PU-CET (UG) which was scheduled to be held on April 30, 2019 (tentatively).
Piz... tell us about admission procedure for BAHONS. MAHONS.IN economic
Hi Rajesh, admission to BA Hons is done on the basis of marks scored in aptitude test conducted by the university and for MA Hons, candidates have to qualify PG-CET for getting admission.
Pl guide me for admission of my daughter in Bcom 1st yr
Hi Simran, check the Admission Procedure of the university from here for the concerned course.
Can i take admission in B.Sc criminology
Hi Pooja, sorry, this course is not provided by the university.
Is there bcom hons in punjab university campus
Hi Shashwat, B Com Honors Course Does not offer by the University.
Plz give me information about msc geology
Hi Aazad, This course is not offer in this college.
Plz give me the all infrmtns abt b. Arch in punjab university
Hi Razi, B Arch Course Does not offers by the University.
I want to admissions in D. P. Ed course. ????Tell me fees of course 1year and Date of this course.. Thank you.
Hi Amarjit, Please check this link for getting the D P Ed Course Fee Structure of PU Chandigarh.
HI,I WANT TO TAKE ADMISSION IN B.A.1st YEAR COURSE.PLZ TELL ME THE COUNSELLING AND ADMISSION DATE FOR THIS COURSE.
Hi Siddhant, You May Please contact to this no, 1800-180-2065 , 0172-2534866 , for getting the details.
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