Chandigarh University Admission 2027: CUCET Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process and How to Apply

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Chandigarh University Admission 2027: CUCET Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process and How to Apply

By AdmissionChalo Team. Updated 21 October 2026.

Chandigarh University (CU), Mohali has started admissions for the 2027-28 session. For most B.E., MBA, pharmacy and law programmes you need to clear CUCET, the university's own online test. Your CUCET score also decides how much scholarship you get, so it pays to take it early. This page puts dates, eligibility, fees, scholarship slabs and contact numbers in one place, with links to the official CU pages so you can check each point yourself.

On this page: Dates | B.E. | MBA | UG courses | PG courses | How to apply | CUCET | Scholarship | FAQs

Which Admission Route Fits You?

Your situation	What to do
You want B.E. and scored below 90% in 10+2	Take CUCET in Phase 1. Also note your JEE Main rank; you get whichever scholarship is higher.
You scored above 90% in 10+2 (or graduation for PG)	You can skip CUCET for admission, but take it if you want a shot at a 100% scholarship (score above 90).
You want MBA and have a CAT percentile above 80	Apply with your CAT score for a 50% scholarship, and take CUCET too in case it gives more.
You want BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA or B.Sc	No entrance test needed. Apply on 10+2 marks; CUCET only adds a scholarship.
You want B.Arch	Take NATA or JEE Main Paper 2.

Chandigarh University Latest Updates

• 9 October 2026: CU opened admissions for the 2027-28 session. CUCET 2027 registration is live on cucet.cuchd.in.
• October 2026: The full CUCET 2027 Phase 1 and Phase 2 schedule has not been published yet. Last year, Phase 1 registration ran from 25 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, so expect a similar window.
• September 2026: NTA released the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 dates (22 to 30 January 2027). Registration is expected to open soon; read our guide on JEE Main 2027 registration. CU uses JEE Main ranks for B.E. scholarships.

Chandigarh University Admission 2027: Quick Facts

Particulars	B.E. (Engineering)	MBA
Minimum eligibility	10+2 with Physics and Maths, 50% to 70% depending on the branch	Graduation in any stream with at least 50%
Entrance route	CUCET (JEE Main rank is used for scholarship)	CUCET (CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, XAT scores used for scholarship)
CUCET exemption	Above 90% in 10+2	Above 90% in graduation
Scholarship	Up to 100% through CUCET or JEE Main	Up to 100% through CUCET, up to 50% through CAT
Application fee	₹1,000 (₹500 for each extra CUCET attempt)

Scholarships are a percentage of the semester tuition fee, not the hostel or other charges.

Chandigarh University Admission Dates 2027

CU runs CUCET in two phases. You pick your own test date inside each phase, so there is no single exam day. The university has not announced the exact 2027 deadlines yet, so the table shows last year's cycle next to what to expect this time.

Event	Phase 1	Phase 2
Registration opens	October 2026 (open now)	After Phase 1 closes (around April 2027, expected)
Last date to register	To be announced (it was 31 March 2026 last year)	To be announced (it was 30 September 2026 last year)
CUCET test date	Date of your choice, booked after registration	Date of your choice, booked after registration
Result	Within 24 hours of the test	Within 24 hours of the test
Admission and fee payment	After the result	After the result

Does the phase matter? Yes. Phase 1 scholarships are higher. A score of 80 to 90 gets 50% in Phase 1 but 40% in Phase 2. If you can prepare in time, take the test in Phase 1.

B.E. Admission at Chandigarh University

CU calls its engineering degree B.E., and it is a four-year programme with branches such as Computer Science, AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical. CSE and its specialisations fill fastest and ask for higher 10+2 marks.

CUCET is compulsory for B.E. at both the Punjab and Uttar Pradesh campuses. The only exemption in the official FAQ is a score above 90% in 10+2. A JEE Main rank does not replace CUCET in that FAQ, but it does bring a separate scholarship of up to 100%. If you have both, the university gives you the better of the two, not both together.

Can I take admission with a JEE Main score alone? Ask the admission office before you skip CUCET. The rank decides your scholarship slab, while CUCET (or the 90% rule) decides admission eligibility.

JEE Main 2027 Dates

Session	Exam dates
Session 1	22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027 (31 January kept as a reserve day)
Session 2	April 2027 (expected; NTA has not announced dates)

Apply only on the official site, jeemain.nta.nic.in. CU's JEE scholarship slabs are based on your All India Rank. See the scholarship section below, and compare CU with other colleges in the NIRF Engineering ranking.

B.E. Eligibility Criteria 2027

Branch	Minimum in 10+2
B.E. CSE (AI and Machine Learning)	70%, with Physics and Maths
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering	60%, with Physics and Maths
B.E. CSE (Cyber Security / Cloud Computing / Data Science)	60%, with Physics and Maths
B.E. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and other core branches	50%, with Physics and Maths
B.E. Lateral Entry (2nd year)	Diploma in engineering in a related branch

Minimum marks can change by specialisation. Check the programme page on cuchd.in before you apply.

B.E. Selection Process 2027

1. Check that your 10+2 subjects and marks meet the branch requirement.
2. Register on cucet.cuchd.in and pay the ₹1,000 fee.
3. Book a test slot and take CUCET online from home on a laptop or PC with a webcam.
4. See your result within a day. Your score fixes your scholarship slab.
5. Submit the admission form and documents, then pay the first semester fee to confirm your seat.
6. If your JEE Main rank gives a better scholarship, share it with the admission team at this stage.

MBA Admission at Chandigarh University

CU offers a two-year MBA through its business school, plus specialised MBAs run with industry partners. Some examples are Business Analytics, Banking and Finance, and the industry-collaborated programmes with PwC (Applied Finance) and NSE Academy (Fintech).

• CUCET is compulsory for MBA and specialised MBA programmes.
• Graduates with more than 90% marks can skip CUCET.
• CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA and XAT scores bring their own scholarship slabs.
• The industry-collaborated MBAs have their own CUCET slabs, capped at 40%. CAT, MAT and CMAT scholarships do not apply to them.
• If you have more than one scholarship option, you get only one, the higher one.

MBA Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2027

Course	Eligibility	Selection
MBA / Specialised MBA	Graduation in any stream with at least 50% marks	CUCET score, then document check and admission (CUCET not needed above 90% in graduation)

MBA Scholarship 2027 (Entrance Exam Based)

Exam	Percentile	Scholarship on semester fee
CAT	Above 80	50%
CAT	75 to 79.99	25%
CAT	70 to 74.99	10%
MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT	Above 90	25%
MAT / CMAT / ATMA / XAT	85 to 89.99	20%

These seats are capped at 10% of the intake. A strong CUCET score can still beat these slabs, since CUCET goes up to 100%. CU is ranked 32 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking.

Chandigarh University Admission to UG Courses

Outside engineering, CU runs undergraduate courses in management, computer applications, commerce, design, sciences, arts, pharmacy, law, architecture and hotel management. CUCET is compulsory only for some of them: B.Pharm, Pharm.D and the integrated law courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB) at the Punjab campus. For courses like BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA and B.Sc, admission is on 10+2 marks. You can still take CUCET for these courses to get a scholarship. If you wrote CUET UG, a score of 90% or more brought a 50% scholarship in the last cycle (up to 10% of seats).

UG Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2027

Course	Eligibility	Selection
BBA	10+2 in any stream with 50%	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
BCA	10+2 with 50%	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
B.Com (Hons.)	10+2 with 50%	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
B.Des	10+2 in any stream or a 3-year diploma, with 50%	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
B.Sc	10+2 with 50% in the relevant subjects	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
BA	10+2 in any stream with 50%	10+2 merit; CUCET for scholarship
B.Pharm	10+2 with 60% in PCM or PCB	CUCET
BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Com LLB	10+2 with 50%	CUCET
B.Arch	10+2 with 45% and Physics and Maths	NATA or JEE Main Paper 2

Chandigarh University Admission to PG Courses

PG admission depends on the course. MBA, MCA, M.Pharm and LLM need CUCET at the Punjab campus. M.E. takes GATE or CUCET. For M.Sc, MA and M.Com, your graduation marks decide admission. Graduates with above 90% skip CUCET for the courses where it is compulsory.

PG Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2027

Course	Eligibility	Selection
M.E.	B.E./B.Tech in a related branch with 55%	GATE or CUCET
MCA	Graduation with 50% and Maths in 10+2 or graduation	CUCET
M.Pharm	B.Pharm with 55%	CUCET
LLM	LLB with 50%	CUCET
M.Sc	B.Sc in the related subject with 50%	Graduation merit; CUCET for scholarship
MA	Graduation with 50%	Graduation merit
M.Com	B.Com, BBA, or BA with Economics/Maths/Statistics, with 50%	Graduation merit

GATE-qualified M.E. students can get a fellowship of ₹12,500 a month (up to 10% of seats), which comes with teaching duties.

Chandigarh University Application Process 2027

You can apply fully online, or buy a form at the CU admission office and finish the rest online. Either way, the test itself is online.

Step	Online	Offline form
Where to start	Sign up on cucet.cuchd.in with name, email, mobile, state and a password	Buy the brochure-cum-form at the admission office
Fee	₹1,000, paid online	₹1,000, paid while buying the form (no second fee online)
Form details	Current class, school or college, and subjects	Enter the unique number on the form in your online account
Test date	Pick any open slot	Pick any open slot
Test mode	Online, from home	Online, from home
Test length	120 minutes	120 minutes
Result	On email and in your CUCET login	On email and in your CUCET login

The ₹1,000 fee is not refunded once you submit. Each extra attempt costs ₹500.

Step by step (online):

1. Go to cucet.cuchd.in and sign up with your mobile number and email.
2. Fill in your class, board and subjects, and choose the course you want.
3. Pay ₹1,000 by UPI, card or net banking.
4. Book a CUCET slot. Test the laptop camera and internet a day before.
5. Take the test, then check your result in your login the next day.
6. Fill the admission form, upload documents and pay the first semester fee to lock your seat and scholarship.

Pay fees only through the official CU portal or at the campus. If anyone asks you to pay into a personal account for a "confirmed seat", call the toll-free helpline first.

CU Admission 2027: Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 marksheet (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate (for UG)
• Graduation marksheets and degree, or provisional certificate (for PG)
• Entrance scorecard: CUCET, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, GATE or NATA, whichever applies
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Transfer certificate and character certificate
• Migration certificate, if your board or university is outside Punjab
• Category, defence or sports certificate, if you claim a concession

The admission office may ask for more papers for some courses. Carry originals along with two sets of photocopies.

Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2027

CUCET serves two purposes: it is the entrance test for courses where it is compulsory, and it is the scholarship test for every course. You take it at home on your own laptop or PC. There is no exam centre and no admit card. Test details reach your registered email.

Since you get two attempts in each phase and the best score counts, many students take a first attempt early to get used to the format, then a second one to push their scholarship slab higher.

Key Facts About CUCET 2027

• Two phases (CUCET-I and CUCET-II), with two attempts in each phase
• Your best score across attempts is used for the scholarship
• Registration fee ₹1,000; each extra attempt ₹500
• Result within 24 hours
• Queries about results or technical issues must reach cucet@cumail.in within 48 hours of the test
• If you lose time because of a technical problem, the lost time is given back

CUCET 2027 Exam Pattern

• 100 multiple-choice questions
• 120 minutes
• No negative marking
• English medium (10+2 Arts students can take Hindi as a subject)

Eligibility and Exemptions

• Students in Class 12 or graduation can register before their final results.
• Above 90% in 10+2 exempts you from CUCET for UG courses where it is compulsory. Above 90% in graduation does the same for PG courses.

If your board results are not out yet, take CUCET anyway. The university advises this so your admission does not get stuck waiting for marks.

Quick prep tip: With 100 questions in 120 minutes and no negative marking, attempt every question. Spend your first attempt learning the pace, then revise weak topics from Class 11 and 12 before the second attempt.

Chandigarh University Admission Contact Details

Contact	Details
Admission helpline (toll-free)	1800 1212 88800
Student helpline	1800 257 1800
CUCET helpline	81469 48000 (general), 81469 47000 (technical), WhatsApp 96110 92092
Email	admissions@cumail.in (admissions), cucet@cumail.in (CUCET)
Address	NH-05, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab
Websites	cuchd.in/admissions and cucet.cuchd.in

Chandigarh University Scholarship 2027

CU gives merit scholarships through CUCET, 10+2 marks, JEE Main, CUET and MBA entrance scores, plus concessions for defence families, girl students, siblings and sports achievers. You can hold only one scholarship at a time. If you qualify for two, you get the higher one. The full list is on the official scholarship page.

What a slab is worth: Say a course charges ₹1,00,000 per semester in tuition (an example figure, not CU's fee). A 50% scholarship saves ₹50,000 each semester, which is ₹4,00,000 over an 8-semester B.E. A 25% scholarship saves half of that. This is why one extra CUCET attempt to move up a slab is usually worth the ₹500.

CUCET Scholarship 2027

CUCET score	Phase 1	Phase 2
90.01 and above	100%	100%
80 to 90	50%	40%
70 to 79.99	40%	30%
60 to 69.99	30%	20%
50 to 59.99	25%	15%
40 to 49.99	15%	10%
30 to 39.99	Eligible for admission, no scholarship	Eligible for admission, no scholarship

Scholarship Based on 10+2 Marks

• 90% and above: 50% of the semester fee
• 85% to 89.99%: 20%
• 80% to 84.99%: 10%

This applies to UG courses. For commerce specialisations the top slab is 40% instead of 50%. Marks are counted across all subjects you appeared in, including additional ones. Seats under this scheme are capped at 10% per course.

JEE Main Scholarship for B.E.

• AIR up to 25,000: 100%
• AIR 25,001 to 50,000: 75%
• AIR 50,001 to 75,000: 50%
• AIR 75,001 to 1,00,000: 20%
• AIR 1,00,001 to 1,25,000: 10%

Seats under the JEE scheme are capped at 5% of the intake, so apply early if your rank qualifies.

Scholarship Renewal Conditions

A scholarship is given for the first year and renewed year by year. To keep it, you need:

• A CGPA of at least 7.5 at the end of each year
• No E, F or I grade in any subject
• No disciplinary case
• A renewal application every year

If your scholarship stops and you later meet the conditions again, you get back only half of the earlier amount for the next year. Factor this in when you plan your fees for all four years.

Conclusion

For most students, the smart move is simple: register for CUCET in Phase 1, use both attempts, and compare your CUCET slab with your JEE Main, CAT or 10+2 slab before you pay the fee. The gap between a 25% and a 50% scholarship adds up to a large amount over four years.

Also plan for the 7.5 CGPA rule from the first semester. Getting the scholarship is one step. Keeping it for the whole course is what lowers your total cost.

Not sure if CU is the right pick for your score and budget? Talk to an AdmissionChalo counsellor for free, or ask your question on our Q&A page.

Chandigarh University Admission 2027 FAQs

Is CUCET compulsory for admission to Chandigarh University?

Only for some courses. At the Punjab campus it is compulsory for B.E., MBA, MCA, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Pharm, integrated law and LLM. For other courses admission is on merit, and CUCET only decides the scholarship.

Can I get admission to CU without CUCET?

Yes, in two cases. If you scored above 90% in 10+2 (for UG) or in graduation (for PG), you are exempt. And for courses like BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA and B.Sc, CUCET is not needed at all.

I want to join BA at CU. Do I have to give CUCET?

No. BA admission is on 10+2 marks. Taking CUCET is still worth it, because a good score can get you a scholarship on the semester fee.

How many times can I take CUCET?

Four times in all: two attempts in Phase 1 and two in Phase 2. Your best score is used.

What is the CUCET 2027 application fee?

₹1,000 for registration and ₹500 for each extra attempt. The fee is not refunded.

Can a diploma holder take admission in CU?

Yes. Diploma holders in engineering can apply for lateral entry into the second year of B.E. in a related branch. A 3-year diploma also counts for B.Des. Check the branch-wise eligibility with the admission office.

Is there direct admission for MBA at Chandigarh University?

Only if you scored above 90% in graduation. Everyone else has to take CUCET. Your CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA or XAT score can still get you a separate scholarship.

Can I get an education loan for Chandigarh University?

Yes. Public and private banks give education loans for recognised universities like CU. You need the admission letter, the fee structure, your marksheets, ID and address proof, and income proof of the co-applicant (usually a parent). Loans up to about ₹7.5 lakh usually do not need collateral under the government's credit guarantee scheme, but each bank sets its own rules.

Does a JEE Main rank help at Chandigarh University?

Yes. A rank up to 1,25,000 gets a B.E. scholarship of 10% to 100%. The official FAQ still lists CUCET as compulsory for B.E., so confirm with the admission office whether your rank alone is enough for admission.

Colleges Students Compare With Chandigarh University

Here is where CU and other popular private universities in North India stand in the NIRF 2025 rankings. Lower is better.

University	City	NIRF 2025 Engineering	NIRF 2025 Management
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	Patiala	29	46
Chandigarh University	Mohali	31	32
Amity University	Noida	37	49
UPES	Dehradun	43	36
Lovely Professional University	Phagwara	48	44
Graphic Era University	Dehradun	52	52
Chitkara University	Rajpura	89	78

CU is also ranked 32 in the NIRF 2025 Overall list, 19 among universities, 15 in Pharmacy and 14 in Architecture. See the full lists: Overall, University, Pharmacy and Architecture.