About College
Punjab University (PU) is a state university in the Punjab capital city of Chandigarh. It was founded in 1882 and has received an 'A' grade from the AICTE, UGC, and NAAC. Punjab University has 188 affiliated colleges spread throughout Punjab, as well as one rural Regional Centre in Kauni and three Regional Centres in Muktsar, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur.
Several ranking organizations, including NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS, rank the university (Asia). The NIRF ranks Punjab University 44th in the Overall University Rankings category of its 2020 ranking. The university is also ranked 51st in the QS Asia 2020 rankings for Overall university performance.
PU offers a variety of UG, Integrated, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Research Level courses. Admission to certain courses is based on University Entrance Exams, whereas for others, the college accepts the results of competitive national level examinations such as JEE Main, NEET MDS, GATE, and others.
Panjab University Highlights
| Established | Type | 1882 | State |
| Recognized | AICTE, NAAC, UGC |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Research |
| Basic admission criteria | Entrance-based |
| Entrance Exam | JEE Main, NEET, MET, CAT, PU LLB, PUTHAT, MBAUSOL, PUMEET, and PU CET (UG and PG) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://puchd.ac.in/ |
Admissions to Punjab University
Candidates seeking admission to the University must complete an online admission form with all necessary information. Those who meet the basic eligibility criteria for a specific course are eligible to apply. However, final admission will be granted solely on the basis of the PU entrance exam or the results of competitive examinations.
Reservations
53.5 percent of the seats in each course are reserved for the General Category, with the remaining 46.5 percent reserved for the categories listed below:
- 15% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes
- Candidates from Scheduled Tribes re
Punjab University (PU) is a state university in the Punjab capital city of Chandigarh. It was founded in 1882 and has received an 'A' grade from the AICTE, UGC, and NAAC. Punjab University has 188 affiliated colleges spread throughout Punjab, as well as one rural Regional Centre in Kauni and three Regional Centres in Muktsar, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur.
Several ranking organizations, including NIRF, Times Higher Education, and QS, rank the university (Asia). The NIRF ranks Punjab University 44th in the Overall University Rankings category of its 2020 ranking. The university is also ranked 51st in the QS Asia 2020 rankings for Overall university performance.
PU offers a variety of UG, Integrated, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate, and Research Level courses. Admission to certain courses is based on University Entrance Exams, whereas for others, the college accepts the results of competitive national level examinations such as JEE Main, NEET MDS, GATE, and others.
Panjab University Highlights
| Established | Type | 1882 | State |
| Recognized | AICTE, NAAC, UGC |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Research |
| Basic admission criteria | Entrance-based |
| Entrance Exam | JEE Main, NEET, MET, CAT, PU LLB, PUTHAT, MBAUSOL, PUMEET, and PU CET (UG and PG) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://puchd.ac.in/ |
Admissions to Punjab University
Candidates seeking admission to the University must complete an online admission form with all necessary information. Those who meet the basic eligibility criteria for a specific course are eligible to apply. However, final admission will be granted solely on the basis of the PU entrance exam or the results of competitive examinations.
Reservations
53.5 percent of the seats in each course are reserved for the General Category, with the remaining 46.5 percent reserved for the categories listed below:
- 15% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes
- Candidates from Scheduled Tribes receive 7.5 percent.
- 5% for candidates from the Underprivileged Classes
Aside from these, 5% of the seats are reserved for candidates with disabilities, 5% for candidates in sports, and 5% for candidates in the military.
Admission of International Students
Foreign or NRI students seeking admission to any of the University's courses must have the required basic qualifications. They will be required to submit the following test results in order to be admitted:
- SAT II for UG Course Admission
- Admission to PG Courses requires the GRE or GMAT.
- Non-English speaking students should take the TOEFL or IELTS.
To be admitted to B.P.Ed and M.P.Ed (Physical Education), a candidate must pass a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Panjab University Ranking
| Body / Magazine | Rank | Year |
| QS World Ranking | 1001-1200 | 2022 |
| QS | 51 for Overall | 2020 |
| US News | 530 for Overall | 2020 |
| Times Higher Education | 501 for Life Sciences | 2020 |
| Times Higher Education | 601 for Science | 2020 |
| Times Higher Education | 401 for Paramedical | 2020 |
| Times Higher Education | 601 for Overall and B.Tech | 2020 |
| NIRF | 28 for Dental | 2020 |
| NIRF | 72 for Law | 2020 |
| NIRF | 15th for Law | 2020 |
| NIRF | 42 for MBA | 2020 |
| NIRF | 2nd rank in the Pharmacy category | 2020 and 2019 |
| NIRF | 44 in the Overall ranking category | 2020 |
| QS | 50 for Overall | 2019 |
| Times Higher Education | 301 for Paramedical | 2019 |
| Times Higher Education | 601 for B.Tech | 2019 |
| Times Higher Education | 501 for Science | 2019 |
| QS World University Rankings | 801-1000 (World) | 2018 |
| QS World University Rankings | 301-350 (Asia) | 2018 |
| QS World University Rankings | 201-205 (BRICS Nations) | 2018 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 601-800 (World University Rankings) | 2018 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 121-130 (Asia) | 2018 |
Scholarships at Punjab University
Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates based on merit and for athletes, economically disadvantaged students, handicapped students, wards of army personnel, wards of university employees, girls, and candidates from underrepresented groups. The following information is provided:
- Need-based Merit Scholarships for Disabled Students: These scholarships are awarded to students for nine months per year based on the terms of the award from the "Students Scholarship Fund."
- Sports Scholarships: These are awarded based on the Sports Department's grading of Campus students' performance in various sports activities. This scholarship is paid out of the "Students Scholarship Fund" for nine months per year.
- Mrs. Udham Kaur Scholarships: Two scholarships are available to female students at Menon Educational (for a period of ten months) studying in medical colleges affiliated with Pb. University. Strictly on merit, with a monthly salary of INR 1000.
- Stipends from the P.U. Soldier's Relief Fund: To be given to two candidates who are the sons and daughters of members of the Defence Services and are enrolled in Punjab University-affiliated colleges. Children of those who have been disabled or killed in military operations will be given priority and will receive INR 400 per month for ten months.
- Alfred Woolner Scholarship: INR 200 per year for two years to an M.Phil./Ph.D. student with a Master of Arts degree in one of the Indian languages, preferably from Punjab University.
- Financial assistance is provided to deserving P.U. Hostel residents through the "Poor Students Welfare Fund."
Punjab University Placements
PU places all candidates through their central placement cell. The university's Placement Cell strives to provide students with training and placement services. Apart from academics and civil services, the students are well-placed in consultancies, think tanks, and research institutes. The university has many collaborations with reputable and well-known firms and companies in order to provide maximum placement and training opportunities to its students, allowing them to grow well from their first job.
Punjab University Admissions Exams
Punjab University administers a variety of entrance exams to select students for admission to various courses. The university holds eight entrance exams in total:
CET PU UG 2022
The Punjab University, Chandigarh has changed the date of the PU CET UG 2022 exam. The exam will take place on July 3, 2022. The application forms for the PU CET 2022 will be available on the official website on May 19, 2022. At this stage, candidates must enter basic information about themselves, such as their name, parent's names, and contact information, as well as pay the application fee.
- To take the PU CET UG 2022, candidates must have a minimum of a 10+2 diploma. The eligibility criteria for PG courses will differ depending on the program chosen by the candidate.
- The exam will be held in offline mode, according to the PUCET 2022 Exam Pattern. The examination will include three subjects: physics, chemistry, and mathematics/biology.
What exactly is PU CET 2022? Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) is a state-level entrance exam held by Punjab University, Chandigarh for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and graduate programs. PU CET UG is for undergraduate courses, whereas PU CET PG is for postgraduate courses.
- Punjab University Undergraduate/Postgraduate Combined Entrance Exam (PU CET)
Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Addition subject charges: INR 575 per subject
- Punjab University Law Entrance Exam (PU LLB)
- Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Application fee:
- Punjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT)
- Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Application fee:
- Management Entrance Test (MET)
- Application fee:
- General Category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1087
- Application fee:
- Punjab University Entrance Engineering Test (PUMEET)
- Application fee:
- General Category: INR 2500
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1250
- Application fee:
- Punjab University Ph.D. Entrance Test
- Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Application fee:
- Punjab University Lateral Engineering Entrance Test (PULEET)
- Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Application fee:
- MBA Executive Entrance Test (MBAUSOL)
- Application fee:
- General category: INR 2175
- SC/ ST/ PWD: INR 1088
- Application fee:
Result of Punjab University
The results of the university's respective academic semesters can be found by visiting the university's official result website. The results can be easily found by entering the students' roll numbers into the provided pdf documents for the desired programme and session.
Punjab University's Resources
- Facilitating Centers: Services provided by facilitating centres for various educational and cultural programmes and events held at the University.
- PU Radio: The university's own community radio station (Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2), which helps to bring together faculty, students, and other members of the community. The radio programmes can be heard up to 10 kilometres away.
- Health centre: Bhai Ghanaiya Ji (BGJ) Institute of Health provides medical services to approximately 40,000 employees and their dependents, students from all departments, boys and girls residing in hostels, daily wage workers, contractual employees, hostel mess workers, and canteen workers. There are emergency services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The BGJ Institute of Health is staffed by a general physician and specialists from various PU faculties.
- Sports: The University has a gymnasium, an international level swimming pool, a diving pool, an athletic track, and other facilities for all major sports. The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy has been awarded to the University 13 times for excellence in games and sports at the All India Inter-University level.
Punjab University FAQ
Q. Is there a grievance redressal cell at Punjab University?
Ans. Yes, the Punjab University has a grievance redressal cell that addresses students' concerns about harassment, admission, and other issues. Punjab University has designated a nodal officer to oversee and respond to student grievances. The cell guarantees that all possible solutions will be provided to all of the students' concerns.
Q. Is there an internal quality assurance cell at Punjab University?
Ans. Yes, Punjab University has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell whose goals are to:
Create a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the institution's overall performance.
Encourage measures to improve institutional functioning and quality by institutionalizing best practices.
Q. Does Punjab University provide accommodation?
Ans. Yes, Punjab University has 25 hostels for both boys and girls on a shared basis, with each hostel accommodating 600 to 700 students. The annual hostel fee for students ranges from INR 3,990 to 4,330. Admission to hostels is based on the results of an entrance examination. Indoor and outdoor games, a common room, a gym, a mess, a reading room, and other amenities are available at the hostel.
Q. What is the Punjab University seat matrix for various courses?
Ans. The Punjab University seat matrix for various courses is as follows:
| Course | Intake |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. | 26 Seats |
| B.Com. | 210 Seats |
| M.A. | 23 Seats |
| B.A. | 984 Seats |
| M.C.A. | 41 Seats |
Q. What documents are required for admission to Punjab University?
Ans. The following documents are required for admission to Punjab University:
- A working email address and phone number
- Photos in passport size (scanned)
- Signature of the Candidate (scanned)
- Mark Transfer certificate Migration certificate Category certificate 10th and 12th class sheets
- Bachelor degree mark sheets (for PG. Course)
Q. What career opportunities are available after completing the MBA in International Business program at Punjab University?
Ans. After earning an M.B.A. in International Business, students have access to a wide range of job opportunities, including:
- Risk Management Director
- Corporate Auditing Director
- Real Estate Development Manager
- Marketing and Sales Director
- Business Development Manager
- Supply Chain Management Director
International Logistics Companies, State Trading Corporations, Export & Import Management, and other key areas where International Business graduates are employed include: M.B.A. in International Business graduates can also travel abroad and supervise trade negotiations and transactions. The average MBA salary package ranges from 3 to 5 LPA, but with increasing experience and skills, the student can earn a package of 10 to 20 LPA.
Q. What are some of the most popular courses at Punjab University?
Ans. B.Sc., B.Sc.(H), and B.Pharma are the most popular courses at Punjab University. Admission to these courses is granted based on the merit scores obtained by candidates in the Punjab University's PU CET.
