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{{Short description|Private university in Punjab, India}}
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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Chandigarh University
| name                   = Chandigarh University
| motto = Discover. Learn . Empower.
| motto                 = Discover. Learn. Empower.
| established = 2012
| established           = 2012 ; 13 years ago
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| type                   = [[Private university|Private]] [[research university]]
| chancellor = Satnam Singh Sandhu
| chancellor             = [[Satnam Singh Sandhu]]
| vice_chancellor = Dr. H.B. Raghavendra<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghavendra-hadadi-84939149/?originalSubdomain=in|title=Dr. H.B. Raghavendra joins as Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University|last=University|first=Chandigarh|date=2021-04-03|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2020-11-27}}</ref>
{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}
| students =  
| vice_chancellor        = Dr. Raviraja N. Seetharam
| undergrad =  
| students               = 30,000+
| postgrad =  
| undergrad             = 20,000+
| address = NH95, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway
| postgrad               = 2,000+
| city = Gharuan, [[Mohali district|Mohali]]
| doctoral              = 300+
| state = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| address               = NH05, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway
| country = [[India]]
| city                   = Gharuan, [[Mohali district|Mohali]]
| coordinates = {{coord|31|45|10.35|N|74|35|48.71|E|display=title,inline}}
| state                 = [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| campus = [[Rural]]
| country               = [[India]]
| website = {{url|http://www.cuchd.in/}}
| coordinates           = {{coord|31|45|10.35|N|74|35|48.71|E|display=title,inline}}
| logo =  
| campus_type            = [[Rural]]
| image_name = Chandigarh University Seal.png
| accreditation          = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) A+
| image_upright = 0.7
| affiliations          = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]], [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]], [[Institute of Engineering and Technology|IET]]
| staff =
| campus_size            = {{convert|100|acre|ha|round=5|abbr=off|order=flip}}
| faculty =  
| website               = {{URL|cuchd.in}}
| colors = {{color box|Red}} {{color box|Black}} {{color box|White}}
| logo                   =  
| image_name             = Chandigarh University Seal.png
| image_upright         = 0.5
| faculty               = 100+
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| sports_nickname        = CUians
}}
}}


'''Chandigarh University''' ('''CU''') is an Indian private university located in (Gharuan) [[Mohali district|Mohali]], [[Punjab, India]], near [[Chandigarh]]. The university was established in 2012 by the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Punjab State Legislature]] and is recognized by [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] under Section 2(F) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.<ref>{{cite web |title=Overview|url=https://www.cuchd.in/about/|publisher=Chandigarh University |access-date=12 June 2020|language=en}}</ref> Satnam Singh Sandhu serves as the University's [[Chancellor (education)|chancellor]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Leadership and University Administration |url=http://www.cuchd.in/about/LeaderShip.php |website=www.cuchd.in |publisher=Chandigarh University |access-date=22 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In the year 2020, the university became first single institution in India for filing highest no of patents.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandigarh University bags first rank in India for filing the highest number of patents in a year|url=https://www.edexlive.com/campus/2020/oct/14/chandigarh-university-bags-first-rank-in-india-for-filling-highest-numbr-of-patents-in-a-year-15232.html|access-date=2020-11-27|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In the year 2019 Chandigarh University was accredited status 'A+' by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-14|title=Chandigarh University gets A+ grade by NAAC|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-university-gets-a-grade-by-naac/story-bBDNwcLHdztiLDdqKiRcPL.html|access-date=2020-11-27|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> The university is rated 'DIAMOND' in [[QS World University Rankings|QS]] I-Gauge framework.<ref>{{Cite web|last=QS|first=I-GAUGE|date=November 2020|title=University Ratings|url=https://www.igauge.in/rating/chandigarh-university|website=QS I-GAUGE}}</ref>
'''Chandigarh University''' ('''CU''') is a private [[university]] located in Gharuan village of [[Mohali district|Mohali]], [[India]]. The university was established on 10 July 2012 by an act of the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly|Punjab State Legislature]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-07-10 |title=Chandigarh Univeristy Act 2012 |url=https://pbhe.punjab.gov.in/files/acts/Chandigarh%20Univeristy%20Act%202012.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230723045100/https://pbhe.punjab.gov.in/files/acts/Chandigarh%20Univeristy%20Act%202012.pdf |archive-date=2023-07-23 |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=pbhe.punjab.gov.in}}</ref> It is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the [[University Grants Commission Act, 1956|UGC Act, 1956]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Chandigarh University, Punjab (CU) |url=https://www.cuchd.in/about/ |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=www.cuchd.in |language=en}}</ref>


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
Chandigarh University offers various [[Undergraduate education|undergraduate]], [[Postgraduate education|post-graduate]] and [[Doctorate|doctorate degrees]] in various disciplines including [[engineering]], [[management]], [[computing]], [[cognitive sciences]], [[education]], [[Animation|animation and multimedia]], [[tourism]], pharma sciences, [[biotechnology]], [[architecture]], commerce, legal studies, [[agricultural science]], [[media studies]], [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]] and [[Basic research|basic sciences]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cuchd.in/academics/|title=Chandigarh University Academic Systems {{!}} Academic Framework|last=University|first=Chandigarh|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
Chandigarh University offers [[Undergraduate education|undergraduate]], [[Postgraduate education|post-graduate]] and [[Doctorate|doctorate degrees]] in [[engineering]], [[management]], [[computing]], [[cognitive sciences]], [[education]], [[Animation|animation and multimedia]], [[tourism]], pharma sciences, [[biotechnology]], [[architecture]], commerce, legal studies, [[agricultural science]], [[media studies]], [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]], and [[Basic research|basic sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandigarh University Admission, Courses Offered, Fees, Ranking, Campus Placement: AajTak Campus |url=https://www.aajtakcampus.in/college/chandigarh-university |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=www.aajtakcampus.in |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Rankings ==
 
=== National Rankings (NIRF) ===
Chandigarh University ranked 20th overall among universities in NIRF 2024 by India's Ministry of Education.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/UniversityRanking.html |title=NIRF University Rankings 2024 |publisher=National Institutional Ranking Framework |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> In NIRF 2025, it improved to 19th among Indian universities (score 61.27), with rankings of 32nd in Management, 31st in Engineering, 15th in Pharmacy, 14th in Architecture & Planning, and 34th in Research Institutions.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/UniversityRanking.html|title=India Rankings 2025: University|publisher=National Institutional Ranking Framework|access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> Earlier NIRF rankings include 27th overall in 2023 and 29th in 2022.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=https://www.cuchd.in/about/Awards-and-Rankings.php|title=Awards and Rankings|publisher=Chandigarh University|access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref>
 
=== Asia and World Rankings (QS) ===
Chandigarh University secured 109th in Asia and #1 among Indian private universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 (11th overall in India).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/chandigarh-university-ranks-1st-among-all-indian-private-universities-in-qs-asia-uni... |title=Chandigarh University Ranks 1st Among All Indian Private Universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 |publisher=PR Newswire |date=2024-11-08 |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=
https://www.shiksha.com/university/chandigarh-university-cu-45668/ranking
|title=Chandigarh University Ranking 2025 |publisher=Shiksha |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> It ranked 231st globally in Engineering & Technology per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with subject rankings including Social Sciences & Management at 249th, Business & Management Studies 401-450, Computer Science 301-350, Mechanical Engineering 301-350, and Electrical Engineering 401-450.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cuchd.in/qs-world-university-rankings-by-subject-2025/ |title=QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 |publisher=Chandigarh University |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> In QS World University Rankings 2026, it placed =575th globally (16th in India, 2nd among private universities).<ref name="qs2026">{{cite web |url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/chandigarh-university |title=Chandigarh University |publisher=QS Quacquarelli Symonds |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref>


The university offers more than 40 courses<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandigarh University Courses & Fees 2021 - UG, PG, PhD Courses List|url=https://www.shiksha.com/university/chandigarh-university-45668/courses|access-date=2021-02-08|website=www.shiksha.com}}</ref> and it's academia revolves around the [[Choice Based Credit System|Flexible Choice Based Credit System]] (FCBCS), which allows students to choose from electives in their own discipline, related fields and open electives, and allows credits transfer through semester abroad programs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chandigarh University Academic Framework |url=http://www.cuchd.in/academics/ |website=www.cuchd.in |access-date=22 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
=== Subject-Specific Rankings ===


== Rankings ==
Hospitality & Leisure Management: #1 in India (51-100 globally, QS Subject 2024).<ref name=":0" />
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = College
| NIRF_E_2020 = 84
| NIRF_B_2020 = 51
}}
The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] ranked Chandigarh University 84 in the engineering category<ref>{{Cite web|title=MHRD, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)|url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/EngineeringRanking.html|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.nirfindia.org}}</ref> and 51 in the management category,<ref>{{Cite web|title=MHRD, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)|url=https://www.nirfindia.org/2020/ManagementRanking.html|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.nirfindia.org}}</ref> as per the rankings released in June 2020.


== Campus ==
Engineering: 11th in India (342nd globally, QS Subject 2023); NIRF 32nd (2024).<ref name=":0" />
The campus of Chandigarh University resides in (Gharuan) [[Mohali]], on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway ([[National Highway 95 (India)|NH-95]]).


== Recognition ==
Management: NIRF 36th (2024).<ref name=":0" />
Chandigarh University is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref>{{cite web |title=Status of Chandigarh University |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_ugc_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=22 April 2014}}</ref> There are also courses which are also approved by the [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of approval for the academic year 2017-2018 |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_aicte_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[All India Council for Technical Education]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=30 March 2017}}</ref> [[National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology]] (NCHMCT),<ref>{{cite web |title=National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology approval |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/national-council-for-hotel-management-and-catering-technology_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=7 May 2018}}</ref> [[Bar Council of India]] (BCI),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of provisional temporary approval of affiliation for the academic year 2017-2018 |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/Bar-Council-of-India-law-approval.jpg |publisher=[[Bar Council of India]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=17 August 2017}}</ref> [[Pharmacy Council of India]] (PCI),<ref>{{cite web |title=No Objection for starting Pharmacy courses at Chandigarh University |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_pharmacy_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[Pharmacy Council of India]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=29 August 2013}}</ref> [[Council of Architecture]] (COA),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of Approval |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/coa.jpg |publisher=[[Council of Architecture]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=7 May 2016}}</ref> [[National Council for Teacher Education]] (NCTE),<ref>{{cite web |title=Recognition order |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/ncte-approval.jpg |publisher=[[National Council for Teacher Education]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=2 May 2016}}</ref> member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] (AIU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=MEMBERS {{!}} AIU|url=https://www.aiu.ac.in/member.php|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.aiu.ac.in}}</ref> member of [[Computer Society of India]] (CSI),<ref>{{Cite web|title=CSI INDIA|url=http://www.csi-india.org/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.csi-india.org|archive-date=21 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421090237/http://www.csi-india.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> member of [[International Association of Universities]] (IAU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of IAU Members - IAU|url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-Members#in|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.iau-aiu.net}}</ref> member of [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]] (ACU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=ACU members|url=https://www.acu.ac.uk/our-members/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.acu.ac.uk}}</ref> member of [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]] (IEEE), member of [[American Society of Mechanical Engineers|The American Society of Mechanical Engineers]] (ASME)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Membership|url=https://www.asme.org/membership|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.asme.org|language=en}}</ref> and member of [[American Chemical Society]] (ACS).<ref>{{Cite web|title=American Chemical Society member lookup|url=https://www.membernumberlookup.acs.org/eweb/ACSLookupTemplate.aspx?site=ACS_Lookup&WebCode=Lookup|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.membernumberlookup.acs.org}}</ref>


=== Accreditation ===
=== Other Accreditations ===
====2019====
The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation and QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating, with NBA accreditation for several engineering programs.<ref name=":0" /> It also features in Outlook-ICARE, The Week, and India Today rankings across disciplines like engineering (top 10-20 private) and hotel management.<ref name=":0" />
*[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) A+<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/AccreditationResults/44SC/44-SC--Cycle-1-04-oct.pdf|title=NAAC Results of 4th October}}</ref>


=== Memberships ===
== Recognitions ==
*[[Association of Commonwealth Universities]] (ACU)<ref>{{cite web |title=ACU Members - Asia |url=https://www.acu.ac.uk/membership/acu-members/asia |website=www.acu.ac.uk |publisher=[[Association of Commonwealth Universities]]|access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>
Chandigarh University is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref>{{cite web |title=Status of Chandigarh University |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_ugc_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=22 April 2014}}</ref> Approved by the [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of approval for the academic year 2017-2018 |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_aicte_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[All India Council for Technical Education]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=30 March 2017}}</ref> [[National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology]] (NCHMCT),<ref>{{cite web |title=National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology approval |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/national-council-for-hotel-management-and-catering-technology_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=7 May 2018}}</ref> [[Bar Council of India]] (BCI),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of provisional temporary approval of affiliation for the academic year 2017-2018 |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/Bar-Council-of-India-law-approval.jpg |publisher=[[Bar Council of India]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=17 August 2017}}</ref> [[Pharmacy Council of India]] (PCI),<ref>{{cite web |title=No Objection for starting Pharmacy courses at Chandigarh University |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/chandigarh_university_pharmacy_approval_letter.jpg |publisher=[[Pharmacy Council of India]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=29 August 2013}}</ref> [[Council of Architecture]] (COA),<ref>{{cite web |title=Extension of Approval |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/coa.jpg |publisher=[[Council of Architecture]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=7 May 2016}}</ref> [[National Council for Teacher Education]] (NCTE),<ref>{{cite web |title=Recognition order |url=http://www.cuchd.in/recognitions-and-approvals/images/ncte-approval.jpg |publisher=[[National Council for Teacher Education]] |access-date=22 September 2019 |date=2 May 2016}}</ref> member of [[Association of Indian Universities]] (AIU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=MEMBERS {{!}} AIU|url=https://www.aiu.ac.in/member.php|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.aiu.ac.in}}</ref> member of [[Computer Society of India]] (CSI),<ref>{{Cite web|title=CSI INDIA|url=http://www.csi-india.org/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.csi-india.org|archive-date=21 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421090237/http://www.csi-india.org/|url-status=dead}}</ref> member of [[International Association of Universities]] (IAU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=List of IAU Members - IAU|url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-Members#in|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.iau-aiu.net}}</ref> member of [[Association of Commonwealth Universities]] (ACU),<ref>{{Cite web|title=ACU members|url=https://www.acu.ac.uk/our-members/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.acu.ac.uk}}</ref> member of [[Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers]] (IEEE), member of [[American Society of Mechanical Engineers|The American Society of Mechanical Engineers]] (ASME)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Membership|url=https://www.asme.org/membership|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.asme.org|language=en}}</ref> and member of [[American Chemical Society]] (ACS).<ref>{{Cite web|title=American Chemical Society member lookup|url=https://www.membernumberlookup.acs.org/eweb/ACSLookupTemplate.aspx?site=ACS_Lookup&WebCode=Lookup|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.membernumberlookup.acs.org}}</ref>
*[[International Association of Universities]] (IAU)<ref>{{cite web |title=List of IAU members |url=https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-members |website=www.iau-aiu.net |publisher=[[International Association of Universities]]|access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Chandigarh University
MottoDiscover. Learn. Empower.
TypePrivate research university
Established2012 ; 13 years ago
ChancellorSatnam Singh Sandhu[citation needed]
Vice-ChancellorDr. Raviraja N. Seetharam
Academic staff
100+
Students30,000+
Undergraduates20,000+
Postgraduates2,000+
300+
Address
NH05, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway
,
Gharuan, Mohali
,
Punjab
,
India

31°45′10.35″N 74°35′48.71″E / 31.7528750°N 74.5968639°E / 31.7528750; 74.5968639
Colors     
NicknameCUians
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU, IET
Websitecuchd.in

Chandigarh University (CU) is a private university located in Gharuan village of Mohali, India. The university was established on 10 July 2012 by an act of the Punjab State Legislature.[1] It is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.[2]

Academics[edit | edit source]

Chandigarh University offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctorate degrees in engineering, management, computing, cognitive sciences, education, animation and multimedia, tourism, pharma sciences, biotechnology, architecture, commerce, legal studies, agricultural science, media studies, liberal arts, and basic sciences.[3]

Rankings[edit | edit source]

National Rankings (NIRF)[edit | edit source]

Chandigarh University ranked 20th overall among universities in NIRF 2024 by India's Ministry of Education.[4] In NIRF 2025, it improved to 19th among Indian universities (score 61.27), with rankings of 32nd in Management, 31st in Engineering, 15th in Pharmacy, 14th in Architecture & Planning, and 34th in Research Institutions.[5][4] Earlier NIRF rankings include 27th overall in 2023 and 29th in 2022.[6]

Asia and World Rankings (QS)[edit | edit source]

Chandigarh University secured 109th in Asia and #1 among Indian private universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 (11th overall in India).[7][8] It ranked 231st globally in Engineering & Technology per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with subject rankings including Social Sciences & Management at 249th, Business & Management Studies 401-450, Computer Science 301-350, Mechanical Engineering 301-350, and Electrical Engineering 401-450.[9] In QS World University Rankings 2026, it placed =575th globally (16th in India, 2nd among private universities).[10]

Subject-Specific Rankings[edit | edit source]

Hospitality & Leisure Management: #1 in India (51-100 globally, QS Subject 2024).[6]

Engineering: 11th in India (342nd globally, QS Subject 2023); NIRF 32nd (2024).[6]

Management: NIRF 36th (2024).[6]

Other Accreditations[edit | edit source]

The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation and QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating, with NBA accreditation for several engineering programs.[6] It also features in Outlook-ICARE, The Week, and India Today rankings across disciplines like engineering (top 10-20 private) and hotel management.[6]

Recognitions[edit | edit source]

Chandigarh University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[11] Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),[12] National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT),[13] Bar Council of India (BCI),[14] Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),[15] Council of Architecture (COA),[16] National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE),[17] member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU),[18] member of Computer Society of India (CSI),[19] member of International Association of Universities (IAU),[20] member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU),[21] member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)[22] and member of American Chemical Society (ACS).[23]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Chandigarh Univeristy Act 2012" (PDF). pbhe.punjab.gov.in. 10 July 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "About Chandigarh University, Punjab (CU)". www.cuchd.in. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Chandigarh University Admission, Courses Offered, Fees, Ranking, Campus Placement: AajTak Campus". www.aajtakcampus.in. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "NIRF University Rankings 2024". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "India Rankings 2025: University". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Awards and Rankings". Chandigarh University. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
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