Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Central University of Punjab · BathindaCentral University of Punjab Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Central University of Punjab is an university in Bathinda, Punjab, established in 2009. It is affiliated to Central University of Punjab. Central University of Punjab offers 17 programmes, 4 at…
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Total intake
Overview
About Central University of Punjab
Central University of Punjab is an university in Bathinda, Punjab, established in 2009. It is affiliated to Central University of Punjab. Central University of Punjab offers 17 programmes, 4 at undergraduate level and 8 at postgraduate level. These include School of Basic Sciences: Bs-MS Integrated Programme in Biological Science with Honours (UG/integrated), Department of Education: Integrated Teacher Education Programme (Itep) (UG/integrated), School of Legal Studies: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (UG), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products: B. Pharmacy (UG) and School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (UG), among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 15 seats. Central University of Punjab is a central university established by Parliament's Central Universities Act, 2009, and is listed by UGC at Bathinda, Punjab. Current official materials describe 31 departments under 11 schools and, in a January 2026 PhD prospectus, 31 departments plus one centre. The official website identifies Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari as Vice-Chancellor. NIRF-2025 reports 755 full-time and 14 part-time PhD students in 2023-24, and Rs. Main university campus at Ghudda, Bathinda. The Central Universities Act, 2009 (No. 25 of 2009), Schedule entry for Punjab names Central University of Punjab and gives it territorial jurisdiction over the whole State of Punjab. The AISHE entry is corrected to the recoverable Central University of Punjab row/code U-0879 in the cited UGC AISHE PDF; the earlier unsupported non-recoverable-status wording is removed. An older UGC consolidated central-university PDF gives the former City Campus, Mansa Road address, while the current university contact page gives VPO-Ghudda; this is an address change/history, not a separate institution.
Courses & costs
Central University of Punjab fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. B.EdApplication fee Source | ₹1,000 | |
| B.A. B.EdTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,075 |
| B.A. B.EdTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000 |
| B.A. LL.B. (Honors)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| B.A. LL.B. (Honors)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹36,975 |
| B.A. LL.B. (Honors)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹18,000 |
| B.B.A.(Hons)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| B.B.A.(Hons)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,075 |
| B.B.A.(Hons)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000 |
| B.PharmApplication fee Source | ₹2,500 | |
| B.PharmTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹78,975 |
| B.PharmTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹40,000 |
| B S.-M.SApplication fee Source | ₹1,000 | |
| B S.-M.STotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,575 |
| B S.-M.STuition Source | ₹2,500 | |
| B S.-M.S. Paid SeatsApplication fee Source | ₹2,500 | |
| B S.-M.S. Paid SeatsTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹29,075 |
| B S.-M.S. Paid SeatsTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹7,500 |
| B.Sc. B.EdApplication fee Source | ₹1,000 | |
| B.Sc. B.EdTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹30,075 |
| B.Sc. B.EdTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000 |
| B.Tech. Computer Science and TechnologyApplication fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| B.Tech. Computer Science and TechnologyTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹52,975 |
| B.Tech. Computer Science and TechnologyTuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,000 |
| Certificate and PG Diploma CoursesHostel Source | 2026-27 | ₹8,600 |
| Certificate and PG Diploma CoursesHostel · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,600one-time |
| Department of Education: M.A. Education and M.Ed. (PG)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| LLMApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| LLMApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| M.A./M.Com /M.LIB I ScApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.A./M.ComApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| M.Sc./M.A. GeographyApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.Sc./M.A. GeographyApplication fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| M.Tech./ M. PharmApplication fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Sciences)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000 |
| Ph.D. (Sciences)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,000 |
| Ph.D. programmesApplication fee Source | 2024-25 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Ph.D. ProgrammesHostel Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,260 |
| Ph.D. ProgrammesHostel Source | 2024-25 | ₹16,260one-time |
| School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (integrated)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (integrated)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹44,075 |
| School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (integrated)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000 |
| School of Legal Studies: PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PG diploma)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,630 |
| School of Legal Studies: PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PG diploma)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,610 |
| School of Management: MBA Agribusiness and MBA Hospitality & Tourism Management (PG)Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| Under-Graduate ProgrammesHostel Source | 2026-27 | ₹8,600 |
| Under-Graduate ProgrammesHostel · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,600one-time |
| Under-Graduate ProgrammesHostel · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,000one-time |
| University catalogue: Certificate Course in Computational Linguistics (certificate)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,010 |
| University catalogue: Certificate Course in Computational Linguistics (certificate)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,610 |
| University catalogue: doctoral programmes across science, technology, education, humanities, law and social sciences (doctoral)Hostel Source | 2026-27 | ₹8,600 |
| University catalogue: doctoral programmes across science, technology, education, humanities, law and social sciences (doctoral)Hostel · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,600one-time |
| University catalogue: doctoral programmes across science, technology, education, humanities, law and social sciences (doctoral)Hostel · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,000one-time |
| B.A. B.Ed.Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| B.Pharm.Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| B.S.-M.S.Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| B.S.-M.S. Paid SeatsApplication fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
| B.Sc. B.Ed.Application fee Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.A./M.Com /M.Lib.I.Sc.Application fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.A./M.Com.Application fee · one-time Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,500one-time |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Department of Education: Integrated Teacher Education Programme (Itep) (UG/integrated)
School of Legal Studies: B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (UG)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products: B. Pharmacy (UG)
School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (UG)
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management: BBA Hospitality and Tourism Management (UG)
School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (integrated)
Schools of Basic and Applied Sciences: science PG families (PG)
Department of Education: M.A. Education and M.Ed. (PG)
Department of Computer Science and Technology: M.Tech Computer Science and Technology and M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (PG)
School of Legal Studies: LL.M. (PG)
School of Management: MBA Agribusiness and MBA Hospitality & Tourism Management (PG)
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products: M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Pharm Pharmacognosy, M.Pharm Pharmacology, and M.Sc Chemical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry) (PG)
School of Legal Studies: PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PG diploma)
15intake
University catalogue: doctoral programmes across science, technology, education, humanities, law and social sciences (doctoral)
University catalogue: PG Diploma in Hindi Translation (PG diploma)
University catalogue: Certificate Course in Computational Linguistics (certificate)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Central University of Punjab admissions
CUET-PG counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Engineering · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-UG counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-UG counselling · Fam Law · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-UG counselling · Fam Pharmacy · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-UG counselling · Fam Engg UG · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-UG counselling · Fam Mgmt · All seats (entrance-examination rank)NCET counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Law · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Mgmt · All seats (entrance-examination rank)CUET-PG counselling · Fam Pharmacy · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
CUET-PG counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / Central University of Punjab, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-PG counselling · Fam Edu · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / Central University of Punjab, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-PG counselling · Fam Engineering · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / Central University of Punjab, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCUET-UG counselling · Fam Science · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by NTA / Central University of Punjab, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor UG admissions, candidates apply through NTA's CUET-UG 2026 and then participate in Central University of Punjab counselling. The 2026-27 UG announcement lists CUET-UG as the route for the advertised UG programmes. PG admissions use CUET-PG 2026 followed by online university counselling through the CUPB Samarth portal; candidates could select up to three programmes and pay the applicable counselling fee. Admission source
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Exam pattern | Credit semester Source |
|---|---|
| Teaching language | English/Hindi; language programmes use the concerned language Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Reach the college
Central University of Punjab contact details
| Address | VPO-Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab – 151401 |
|---|---|
| registrar@cup.edu.in | |
| Website | https://cup.edu.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Central University of Punjab Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 2009 Source |
| Name | Central University of Punjab Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| NAAC grade | A+ Source |
| NIRF rank | 77 Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0879 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0372 Source |
| Opens month | January 2026 (CUET applications); May 2026 (PG university counselling) Source |
| Closes month | June 2026 (PG counselling); August 2026 on-spot UG counselling Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM SCIENCE Source |
| Name | School of Basic Sciences: BS-MS Integrated Programme in Biological Science with Honours (UG/integrated) Source |
| Study level | Integrated Source |
| Eligibility | Class 12 or equivalent; programme-specific CUET subject requirements apply. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Central University of Punjab Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
FAQ
Central University of Punjab FAQs
What are the fees at Central University of Punjab?
Published annual fees at Central University of Punjab range from ₹1,610 for School of Legal Studies: PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PG diploma) under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹78,975 for B.Pharm under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Central University of Punjab?
Admission to Central University of Punjab is through CUET-UG, NCET, CUET-PG scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://cup.edu.in/admission-2026-27.
What courses does Central University of Punjab offer?
Central University of Punjab offers 17 programmes, including School of Basic Sciences: Bs-MS Integrated Programme in Biological Science with Honours (UG/integrated), Department of Education: Integrated Teacher Education Programme (Itep) (UG/integrated), School of Legal Studies: B.A. LL.B. Pharmacy (UG), School of Computing and Data Sciences: B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (UG), School of Hospitality and Tourism Management: BBA Hospitality and Tourism Management (UG) and others.
Where is Central University of Punjab located?
Central University of Punjab is located at VPO-Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab – 151401.
Is Central University of Punjab recognised and accredited?
Central University of Punjab is affiliated to Central University of Punjab.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- cup.edu.in · pdf — Central Universities Act, 2009 PDF
- cup.edu.in — Central University of Punjab contact page
- cup.edu.in — Admission-related contact information
- cup.edu.in — Central University of Punjab official home page
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC List of Universities AISHE PDF
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 University Rankings
- cup.edu.in — Central University of Punjab accreditation and ranking page
- cup.edu.in — Central University of Punjab Admission 2026-27
- cup.edu.in · pdf — CUPB UG Admission Announcement 2026-27
- cup.edu.in · pdf — CUPB PG Admission Announcement 2026-27
- cup.edu.in — CUPB official postgraduate programmes catalogue
- cup.edu.in — CUPB official doctoral programmes catalogue
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Central Universities listing
- cup.edu.in · pdf — CUPB PG counselling schedule 2026-27
- cup.edu.in — CUPB ITEP admission page
- cup.edu.in — CUPB official programme categories
- cup.edu.in — PG Admissions 2026-27
- cup.edu.in — Admission & Fee
- cup.edu.in · pdf — PG Prospectus 2025-26
- cup.edu.in — About Central University of Punjab
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.