Chandigarh University Admission from Bangladesh 2027 | Get Unto 50% Scholarship
Punjab’s education belt near Chandigarh is home to Chandigarh University (CU), one of India’s largest and most visible private universities. It combines a NAAC A+ grade, a national NIRF ranking and a QS world ranking with a large international student community. GEE Bangladesh’s own pages offer Bangladeshi students merit scholarships of up to 50% at CU. This guide covers its programmes, accreditation, rankings, placements and scholarship rules, and explains how GEE Bangladesh can guide you through admission.
About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University was established in 2012 and is based at Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana highway (NH-95), close to Chandigarh city and Chandigarh International Airport. The Gharuan campus is described as roughly 200 acres, although the sources reviewed quote anywhere from 180 to 250 acres. It is a UGC-recognised university that offers more than 200 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.
Student and international enrolment figures were not available from the sources we could open, so GEE Bangladesh will confirm current numbers on request.
| Item | Details |
| Established | 2012 |
| Location | Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab (near Chandigarh) |
| Type | Private university |
| Campus | About 200 acres (sources vary) |
| Programmes | More than 200 UG, PG and doctoral programmes |
| Recognition | UGC Section 2(f); NAAC A+; AICTE, PCI, BCI, NCTE, Council of Architecture and other approvals; AIU member |
Programmes
Availability and intake change each year, so please confirm before applying.
| Area | Programmes |
| Engineering and architecture | Engineering and architecture programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level |
| Management, commerce and hospitality | Business management, commerce, tourism and hospitality |
| Computer applications | Computer applications programmes |
| Pharmacy and health | Pharmaceutical sciences, applied health sciences |
| Law and media | Legal studies, media studies |
| Design and creative | Animation and visual arts, design |
| Sciences and humanities | Basic sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Research | PhD across disciplines |
Campus Life and Facilities
- Hostels: separate boys’ and girls’ hostels; international students book and pay in advance, and receive a mattress, pillow and initial toiletries
- Arrival support: airport pick-up on request (the university asks for two weeks’ notice), then registration and hostel allotment on arrival
- International Admission Department: reviews applications and helps with visa letters and pre-arrival guidance
- Location: a large campus beside the Chandigarh-Ludhiana highway, close to the airport
Rankings, Accreditation and Recognition
Rankings change every year, and several figures below conflict between sources. GEE Bangladesh can confirm the latest positions before you decide.
Rankings
| Ranking / Survey | Year | Category | Result |
| NIRF | 2025 | Universities | 19th |
| NIRF | 2025 | Engineering | 31st |
| NIRF | 2025 | Pharmacy | 15th |
| NIRF | 2025 | Management | 32nd |
| NIRF | 2025 | Architecture and Planning | 14th |
| NIRF | 2025 | Research institutions | 34th |
| QS World University Rankings | 2027 | Overall | 526th (13th in India) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 2026 | Asia | 109th, top private university in India (per CU and GEE) |
| QS World University Rankings | 2024 | Overall | 771-780 band (the first private university in North India to be ranked, per GEE’s page) |
| QS Subject Rankings | 2026 | 11 subjects | Global top 300 in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering |
NIRF “overall” is reported as both 19th and 32nd by different pages, so please use the university category rank of 19th as the safer figure.
Accreditation and approvals
| Body | Status | Note |
| UGC | Recognised | Section 2(f) of the UGC Act |
| NAAC | Grade “A+” | Score not stated by the portals reviewed |
| AICTE, PCI, BCI, NCTE, Council of Architecture, ICAR | Approved | Programme approvals as listed by portals; please verify for your programme |
| AIU | Member | Association of Indian Universities |
Please verify approvals on the official NAAC, UGC and regulator websites, or ask GEE Bangladesh to share the latest documents.
Placements
Placement figures are reported by the university and by portals. They conflict between sources, so they are indicators, not promises.
| Source | Reported figure |
| Shiksha (2025 batch) | About 1,300 companies took part; about 10,000 students placed |
| Shiksha (2025) | Highest international package INR 170 lakh; highest domestic package INR 54.75 lakh |
| Shiksha (2026 headline) | Highest package INR 59.9 lakh per year |
An average package and a placement rate were not available from the sources we could read, so GEE Bangladesh advises students to ask for programme-wise placement data before choosing a course.
Opportunities for Students
- National and global ranking: a top-20 NIRF university and a QS-ranked institution
- Published scholarship for Bangladeshi students: 25%, 35% or 50% on tuition, depending on your marks (details below)
- Large recruiter base: about 1,300 companies reported
- Wide choice: engineering, management, pharmacy, law, design, media and more on one campus
- Closeness to Chandigarh: an airport nearby and a major highway link
- Admission steps handled by GEE: a provisional admission letter within three days of complete documents, as described on GEE’s page
Scholarships for Bangladeshi and SAARC Students
GEE Bangladesh describes itself as an approved educational consultant for Chandigarh University, and our pages state that eligible undergraduate and postgraduate Bangladeshi students can receive merit-based scholarships of up to 50% on tuition fees.
Eligibility and Admission Process
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate: completed secondary education (10+2 or equivalent)
- Postgraduate: a relevant bachelor’s degree, with at least 60% marks as stated on GEE’s page - Criteria vary by programme
Documents:
- SSC/O-Level and HSC/A-Level certificates and transcripts
- National ID or birth certificate - Passport - Recent passport-size photograph
- Graduation certificates and transcripts for postgraduate applicants
- English proficiency proof, if available
The process in brief, as described on GEE Bangladesh’s Chandigarh University page:
- Consult the GEE Bangladesh office about your course and eligibility
- Submit scanned documents by email and register your course choice
- Receive a provisional admission letter, within about three days of complete documents
- Pay the non-refundable admission fee (INR 10,000) by the stated date
- Receive the admission confirmation letter, within about five days of payment
- Apply for the student visa with GEE’s guidance
- Pre-departure orientation and arrival support in Mohali
Why Apply Through GEE Bangladesh
GEE Bangladesh has guided students since 1998 and is known as an Indian education counselling centre in Bangladesh, with Chandigarh University pages, events and news on our website. You receive honest counselling, document verification, help with applications and scholarship requests, visa guidance, pre-departure orientation, support after arrival, and English language training through GEE English.
Take the Next Step
Chandigarh University offers Bangladeshi students a nationally ranked, internationally listed campus near Chandigarh, with a published marks-based scholarship. If you are looking for engineering, management, pharmacy, law or design in India, it deserves a place on your shortlist.
Ready to apply to Chandigarh University in Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab? Book a free appointment today and let GEE Bangladesh plan your journey to Chandigarh University in Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab.