Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Panjab University · ChandigarhPanjab University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Panjab University is an university in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, established in 1947. It is affiliated to Panjab University. Panjab University offers 19 programmes, 4 at undergraduate level and 12 at…
About Panjab University
Panjab University is an university in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, established in 1947. It is affiliated to Panjab University. Panjab University offers 19 programmes, 4 at undergraduate level and 12 at postgraduate level. These include Faculty of Engineering and Technology: Bachelor of Engineering (UG), Faculty of Engineering and Technology: M.E./M.Tech. (PG), University Institute of Applied Management Sciences: BBA-MBA (Sectoral) Programme (Integrated), Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: Management programmes (PG) and Faculty of Laws: B.A LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) (Integrated), among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 360 seats. Panjab University, Chandigarh is officially described as recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. The 2026-27 admission instructions confirm semester-based progression and require clearing 50% of credits for specified promotions. The NIRF faculty rows are retained with their source reporting years; the 2025 Pharmacy submission is faculty data for the Pharmacy category, not the whole university. The current official Vice-Chancellor page identifies Professor (Dr.) Renu Vig, serving since 16 January 2023. Official pages report 4 regional centres (Muktsar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Kauni); affiliated-college data are retained only as a count, not merged into this university's campus data.
Panjab University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science) under the framework of Honours School System (Data Science)Tuition · All · Official department page labels this as an approximate annual fee for M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science). Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Postgraduate coursesApplication fee · The portal states higher amounts for multiple courses. Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
| Faculty of Science: M.Sc. and related science programmes (PG)Tuition · Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Postgraduate coursesRegistration · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology: Bachelor of Engineering (UG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology: M.E./M.Tech. (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: Management programmes (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Laws: B.A LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) (Integrated)Information Brochure-cum-Prospectus 2026 Source | 2026 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Laws: LL.M. (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Education: B.A. B.Ed. (Integrated)NCET-2026 course listing Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Education: M.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Science: B.Sc. (Hons.) under Nep-2020 (UG)PU-CET (UG) Admission Brochure 2026 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Arts: M.A. and related humanities/social-science programmes (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: M.Com. (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: B.Pharm. (UG)PU-CET (UG) Admission Brochure 2026 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: M.Pharm. (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Science/Design and Fine Arts: B.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology (UG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Science/Design and Fine Arts: M.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Arts: Master of Social Work (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Arts: Journalism and Mass Communication (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
| Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: Master in Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (PG)Listed in Entrance Test-cum-Admission Notice-2 Source | 2026-27 | ₹17,565per year |
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Programmes & intake
Faculty of Engineering and Technology: M.E./M.Tech. (PG)
University Institute of Applied Management Sciences: BBA-MBA (Sectoral) Programme (Integrated)
Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: Management programmes (PG)
Faculty of Laws: B.A LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) (Integrated)
Faculty of Laws: LL.M. (PG)
Faculty of Education: B.A. B.Ed. (Integrated)
Faculty of Education: M.Ed. and B.Ed. Special Education (PG)
Faculty of Science: B.Sc. (Hons.) under Nep-2020 (UG)
Faculty of Science: M.Sc. and related science programmes (PG)
Faculty of Arts: M.A. and related humanities/social-science programmes (PG)
Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: M.Com. (PG)
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: B.Pharm. (UG)
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: M.Pharm. (PG)
Faculty of Science/Design and Fine Arts: B.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology (UG)
Faculty of Science/Design and Fine Arts: M.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology (PG)
Faculty of Arts: Master of Social Work (PG)
Faculty of Arts: Journalism and Mass Communication (PG)
Faculty of Business Management and Commerce: Master in Hospitality Management and Catering Technology (PG)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Panjab University admissions
CET-PG counselling · Fam Engg PG · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Panjab University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCET-PG counselling · Fam Mgmt · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Panjab University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceCET-PG counselling · Fam Law · All seats (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by Panjab University, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourcePanjab University · Fam Arts · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Panjab University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourcePanjab University requires applicants to use its UG portal for UG and certificate courses and its online admissions portal for PG, diploma, advance diploma and PG diploma courses. Programme-specific selection is by JEE Main through JAC for engineering, PU-CET (UG), CET-PG, NCET, aptitude tests, university entrance tests, or qualifying-examination merit as stated in the 2026-27 admission notice. The notice gives 1 July 2026 as the UG form deadline and 21 July 2026 as the PG form deadline. Admission source
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 17565 Source |
| Is estimate | Yes Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Official department page labels this as an approximate annual fee for M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science). Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | FAM SCIENCE Source |
| Specialisation | Data Science Source |
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
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Helpful guides for your admission
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Panjab University contact details
| Address | Panjab University, Sector 14 and Sector 25, Chandigarh – 160 014 |
|---|---|
| regr@pu.ac.in | |
| Website | https://puchd.ac.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Professor (Dr.) Renu Vig | Head of institution Source |
More details
| Established | 1947 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Panjab University Regional Centre, Muktsar Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Name | Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana Source |
| Name | Panjab University Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur Source |
| Name | Panjab University Rural Regional Centre, Kauni Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0078 Source |
| Recognition code type | Other Source |
| Recognition code | UGC state university list entry: Panjab University, Chandigarh Source |
| Recognition code | UGC 12(B) list entry: 267 Source |
| NIRF rank | 35 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| Name | Panjab University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Opens month | June 2026 Source |
| Closes month | July 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Discipline | University Source |
| Programme code | FAM ENGG UG Source |
| Name | Faculty of Engineering and Technology: Bachelor of Engineering (UG) Source |
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Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- puchd.ac.in — Official Website of Panjab University Chandigarh
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC List of State (Public) Universities as on 17.01.2024
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC State Universities under Section 12(B)
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake Universities List
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 University Ranking
- puchd.ac.in — Panjab University Profile
- puchd.ac.in — University Contacts
- admissions.puchd.ac.in · pdf — Panjab University 2026-27 Admission Notice
- ugadmissions.puchd.ac.in · pdf — Panjab University Handbook of Information 2026
- cetug.puchd.ac.in · pdf — PU-CET (UG) Admission Brochure 2026
- uglaw.puchd.ac.in · pdf — PU Law 2026 Prospectus
- admissions.puchd.ac.in — Panjab University Admissions Portal
- dcsa.puchd.ac.in — Department of Computer Science & Applications — course details
- onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in — PG Admissions 2026 Panjab University
- cetug.puchd.ac.in · pdf — PU-CET (UG) 2026 Prospectus
- cetpg.puchd.ac.in · pdf — PU-CET (PG) 2026 Prospectus
- accounts.puchd.ac.in — Panjab University Finance and Accounts noticeboard
- puchd.ac.in — Vice Chancellor - Panjab University
- nirfindia.org · pdf — NIRF 2023 University submission, IR-O-U-0078
- nirfindia.org · pdf — NIRF 2025 Pharmacy submission, IR-P-U-0078
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.
