

Panjab University - [PU], Chandigarh - Overview
Panjab University Latest Updates:
The GATE 2024 examination is scheduled for Feb 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. Additionally, Panjab University is currently accepting online registrations for MBA, MBA-IB, MBA-HR, and MBA-EP programs for the academic session 2024-25, with the application deadline set on Feb 2, 2024.
The last date for online fee payment is Feb 9, 2024. Furthermore, the JEE Main Admit Card 2024 is available for download, with session 1 exams scheduled between Jan 24, 2024, to Feb 1, 2024, and session 2 exams between Apr 1, 2024, and Apr 15, 2024.
In addition to these updates, recent articles cover MBA colleges accepting CAT cut-offs of 85 percentile, the top 10 MBA HR colleges in India, and the NIRF ranks parameters for the top 100 universities in India in 2023.
Panjab University Overview:
Established in 1882 as the University of the Panjab Lahore, Panjab University has been a cornerstone of education. Following the partition in 1947, it relocated to Chandigarh, becoming a Central and State Government-funded institution.
Accredited with a 3.68 CGPA and an 'A++' grade by the NAAC, the university comprises 202 affiliated colleges across Punjab. Notably, it holds the 25th and 44th positions in the 'University' and 'Overall' categories, respectively, in the NIRF Rankings 2023.
Offering a diverse range of courses, including Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programs, Panjab University caters to various disciplines such as Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Commerce, Arts, Design, Engineering, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Admission is based on merit or entrance exams, and the fee structure ranges from INR 160 to INR 17.60 lakh.
The university achieved a remarkable placement rate of 98% in 2023, as witnessed in Punjab University UBS placements. Additionally, Panjab University houses a School of Open Learning (PU SOL) to further extend educational opportunities.
Particulars | Statistics |
Establishment year | 1882 |
Ownership type | Government |
Campus size | 550 acres |
Recognised by | UGC |
Accredited by | NAAC with 'A++' Grade |
Approved by | AIU, AICTE |
Rankings | QS World University Ranking 2024: 1001-1200, NIRF 2023: 25 (University), 33 (Research), 44 (Overall) |
Total number of students | 18,400+ |
Number of courses offered | 850+ courses in 78 departments |
Popular Courses | MBA, BTech, BSc, BA |
Popular Entrance Exams | PU MET, CAT, JEE Main, PU CET, NEET, PU UGLAW |
Application Process | Online |
Admission Based | Merit or Entrance Exam |
Total faculty | 900+ |
Student-to-faculty ratio | 20:1 |
Official website | www.puchd.ac.in |