Panjab institution (PU), commonly known as Panjab University Chandigarh. It is Established in 1882, it is one of India's oldest universities, noted for its outstanding teaching and research standards. University is ranked by various ranking agencies, including NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS (Asia). The NIRF has ranked Panjab University 60th in the Overall University rankings category for 2024. Panjab institution is an AICTE-approved institution with 188 affiliated colleges in 8 districts of Punjab and the union territory of Chandigarh.
Panjab University admissions are made through an entrance exam administered by the university. PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Tests are used to admit students to the university's UG, graduate, and doctorate programs. PU provides UG, graduate, and doctoral degrees in the fields of arts, business management and commerce, design and fine arts, education, engineering and technology, languages, law, medical sciences, and science.
Some most popular courses at PU are BE/BTech, MBA, B.Sc, and LLB. Admission to BE/BTech is obtained through the JEE Main examination, followed by counseling. MBA, B.Sc, and LLB admissions are based on an entrance exam administered by the university. PU also accepts national-level entrance exams including as NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, and GPAT for admission to various degrees.
Aside from conventional UG, graduate, and doctoral studies, the institution offers PG Diploma, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Certificate programs. Students must complete the intermediate level for these Diploma and Certificate courses, while applicants for the PG Diploma must have a graduation degree in related fields. Admission will be given based on the results of the previous qualifying examination.
Fees of Courses
Courses | Fees |
BA 1 Course | Rs 13,185 |
Ph.D. 35 Courses | Rs 1,150 - 15,667 |
B.Com 1 Course | Rs 13,185 |
MBA 10 Course | Rs 23,945 - 2.4 Lakhs |
M.Com 1 Course | Rs 13,345 |
Admissions 2024 at University
The university offers a variety of courses across various areas as part of the UG program. All courses are full-time and on campus. The university offers a variety of courses including B.E, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BHMCT, B.P.Ed, B.Ed, LLB, B.Pharma, B.Lib.Sc, and a few integrated courses. Regular courses such as B.A. and B.Sc. are offered in both Hons. and General categories. Students must complete 12th level or equivalent . The selection method is based on both entry and merit, which vary depending on the discipline.
The UG courses and some specializations are listed below:
Courses | Specializations |
BE | Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
B.Com | General |
B.Sc (Hons.) | Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry |
B.Sc | Fashion Technology, Physics, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Tourism Management, Electronics |
B.A (Hons.) | Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Ancient Indian, History, Culture & Archeology, Geography |
BA | General |
B.P.Ed | - |
B.Ed. | General, Special Education |
BHMCT | - |
LLB | - |
BDS | - |
BFA | - |
B.Pharma | - |
B.Lib.I.Sc | - |
B.A LLB | - |
B.A + B.Ed. | - |
B.Com + LLB | - |
B.A + LLB | - |
B.A + M.A | Economics |
B.E + MBA | Chemical Engineering |
B.Com + LLB (Hons.) | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Admissions 2024 for PG Program
University offers several courses in the PG program. All of the courses are offered full-time on campus. There are PG courses available in a variety of fields. M.E, M.Com, MBA, MCA, LLM, MA, MDS, M.Sc, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Tech, MPH, MSW, M.Pharm, and M.Li.Sc are the PG courses offered. To be eligible, students must have completed Bachelor's degree in comparable disciplines from a recognized university. The university allows admission on both an entrance and merit basis. Some specializations of PG programs are listed in tabular form:
Courses | Specializations |
MBA | Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Hospital Management, International Business, Retail Management |
MCA | - |
M.Sc | Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Human Genetics, Statistics |
MA | Psychology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Economics, English, Political Science |
M.Com | - |
MPH | - |
M.Sc (Hons.) | Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Mathematics |
M.Tech | Nano Science & Technology, Micro Electronics, Instrumentation, Material Science & Technology, Polymer |
M.Pharm | Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Drug Discovery & Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis |
M.P.Ed | - |
M.Com (Hons.) | - |
M.Lib.Sc. | - |
MBA (Executive) | - |
LLM | - |
M.Ed. | Special Education |
ME | Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
MDS | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral Pathology |
MSW | Disaster Management |
MTTM | - |
Selection Process
Admission 2024 for Ph.D. & M.Phil.
University offers M.Phil and Ph.D. courses in a variety of specializations. Students must complete their graduation with at least 55% aggregate marks in related disciplines from a recognized university. Admission to Ph.D. and M.Phil studies will be awarded based on a written test, followed by an interview conducted by the university. Some of the specializations of the research-based courses are listed below:
Courses | Specializations |
M.Phil | Music, Punjabi, Ancient Indian History & Archeology, Defence & Strategic Studies, Political Science |
Ph.D. | Pharmacy, Geography, Statistics, Economics, Library Science & Information, Ancient Indian History & Archeology, Nano Science & Nano Technology |
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, students must have completed a Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks in comparable disciplines from a recognized university.
Selection Process
Admission will be based on written test administered by the university, with the interview session serving as the final selection process.
Admission 2024 for PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate
In addition to ordinary courses, the university provides PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, and Certification courses. All of these courses are offered in some specializations. These are full-time, on-campus courses. Students for the PG Diploma must have completed a graduate program from a recognized university, and applicants for the Advanced Diploma must have completed a diploma course in a comparable discipline. To be eligible for a Diploma or Certificate course, students must complete the 12th level. Admission to any of these courses is merit-based. Some specializations are listed below:
Courses | Specializations |
Diploma | German, Heritage Tourism, Criminology & Forensic Management, Russian, Petsian |
Advanced Diploma | German, Urdu, Russian, French, Korean |
PG Diploma | Export Management, Disaster Management, Women Studies, Advertising & Public Relations, Research Methodology & Statistics |
Certificate | Spoken English, Urdu, Persian, Rural Development, French, Chinese |
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Admission Procedure 2024
The university provides online admissions. For the entrance procedure, students must complete the stages outlined below:
Documents Required: