At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
LPU - Lovely Professional University
Phagwara · Estd. 2005 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #48
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹2,00,000 |
| ECE | ₹2,00,000 |
| ME | ₹2,00,000 |
| CE | ₹2,00,000 |
| EEE | ₹2,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹2,00,000 |
Chandigarh University
Mohali · Estd. 2012 · NAAC A+ · NIRF #31
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹3,00,000 |
| ISE | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹3,00,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹3,00,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹3,00,000 |
Overview
LPU (Phagwara Punjab, founded 2005) and Chandigarh University (Mohali Punjab, founded 2012) are two of India largest private universities by enrollment.
Academics
LPU intake approximately 6,000 across 30+ specialisations. CU intake approximately 5,500 across similar breadth.
Placements
LPU 2024: highest 64 LPA, CSE around 9 LPA. CU 2024: highest 51 LPA, CSE around 10 LPA.
Fees
LPU CSE 4-year cost approximately 9-12 lakhs. CU CSE 4-year cost approximately 8-11 lakhs.
Campus Life
LPU is 600+ acres in Phagwara. CU is 250+ acres in Mohali, near Chandigarh.
Verdict
For Chandigarh proximity, CU. For larger campus and brand recall, LPU. Both are tier-3 private universities.
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