Chandigarh University (CU) has started the admission process for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes for the 2026 academic session. Interested candidates can apply online through the official Chandigarh University admission portal at cuchd.in.
The university offers a wide range of courses across engineering, management, computing, pharmacy, law, humanities and several other disciplines. Admission to many programmes is based on the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) or other accepted national-level entrance exams.
Important Dates:
- CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Application: 25 October 2025 – 30 April 2026
- CUCET 2026 Phase 1 Exam: 25 October 2025 – 1 May 2026
The entrance test and application process are currently active for several programmes offered by the university.
Eligibility Criteria:
BTech: Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
MBA: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the relevant discipline.
BBA: Class 12 with minimum 50% marks from a recognised board.
BCA: Class 12 with around 50–55% aggregate depending on the programme.
MCA: Bachelor’s degree in BCA, BSc (IT/CS) or related fields with minimum 50% marks.
Entrance Exams Accepted:
- CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test)
- JEE Main for engineering programmes
- CAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA for MBA admission
- NATA for architecture courses
- CUET-PG for some postgraduate programmes
Admission Process:
- Visit the official Chandigarh University admission portal.
- Register and fill out the online application form.
- Pay the application fee of around INR 1,000.
- Appear for the CUCET entrance examination or submit accepted exam scores.
- Check results and complete the document verification and admission formalities.
Chandigarh University conducts admissions in phases through the CUCET examination. The university primarily conducts its own entrance test but also accepts national-level exam scores for certain courses. Candidates must satisfy the minimum academic qualifications before applying for admission.
CU provides a wide range of full-time programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in multiple specialisations. Some of the major course categories include engineering and technology, management, computer applications, pharmacy, law, arts, humanities, commerce, architecture and design.
Candidates are advised to visit the official Chandigarh University admission portal for detailed information on programme-specific eligibility criteria, application deadlines, entrance exam dates and the selection process. The university has urged aspirants to apply well before the last date and complete all admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.
