University School of Business, Chandigarh University, offers a wide range of UG, PG, and doctoral programs, including BBA, MBA, and PhD. MBA is the flagship course of the university. Admissions to the USB Chandigarh University are primarily based on the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET), which is conducted for programs such as Engineering, MBA, Pharmacy, LLM, and Integrated Law.

  • CUCET exams are conducted online in two phases.
  • Applications for CUCET 2026 are accepted in online and offline modes.
  • CUCET is exempted for candidates who have secured more than 90% marks in the qualifying examination or obtained a rank up to 50,000 in JEE.
  • Registration Fee for CUCET is INR 1000.
  • CUCET Registration End Date (Phase 1) is May 1, 2026.
  • USB CU also conducts CU-PhD Entrance Test.

USB Chandigarh University admissions are currently open. Interested candidates can apply online through the link given below.

CUCET Application Form 2026

USB Chandigarh University Courses and fee

USB Chandigarh University MBA Fees 2026

USB Chandigarh University offers a 2 year, full-time MBA program in 21 different specialisations. It is also offered in dual specialization such as Marketing and Finance, Operations and HR, or Finance and Analytics. For admission to USB CU MBA program, candidates have to appear for CUCET.

  • The popular specialisation of MBA is Finance.
  • To be eligible for admission, students must have a Bachelor’s degree with 50% or more marks.
  • USB CU also offers MBA CASSM (Centre for Advanced Studies in Social Science and Management). Selection to MBA CASSM program is through CUCET+ Personal Interview.
  • MBA CASSM has 240 seats.

USB CU detailed fee structure for MBA popular specializations is mentioned in the table below:

Specialisations Fee Per Semester Total Fee
Finance INR 1.6 Lakh INR 6.7 Lakhs
HR
Marketing
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence in Business
Operations and Supply Chain Management

Fee structure for other specialisations of MBA at USB Chandigarh University is as follows:

Specialisations Fee Per Semester
(INR)		 Total Fee
(INR)
Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation 1.28 Lakh 5.12 Lakhs
CASSM 1.62 Lakh 6.48 Lakhs
Digital Marketing 1.70 Lakh 6.8 Lakhs
Artificial Intelligence for Business 1.71 Lakh 6.84 Lakhs
Healthcare and Hospital Management 1.73 Lakh 6.92 Lakhs
Strategic HR 1.74 Lakh 6.96 Lakhs
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance 1.79 Lakh 7.16 Lakhs
Capital Markets 1.80 Lakh 7.2 Lakhs
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Applied Finance and Analytics 1.83 Lakh 7.32 Lakhs
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Business Analytics 1.89 Lakh 7.56 Lakhs
FinTech and Artificial Intelligence 1.98 Lakh 7.92 Lakhs

USB Chandigarh University UG Fees 2026

USB Chandigarh University admissions to some UG programs are based on CUCET scores namely B.E, B.Pharm & Integrated Law programs.

To be eligible for the entrance test, applicants must have obtained 50% or more marks in 10+2.

Below is the detailed fee structure of some UG courses offered by USB CU.

Courses Duration
(Years)		 Fee Per Semester
(INR)		 Total Fee
(INR)
BBA (Hons.) 4 90,000 7.2 Lakhs
B.A. 3 36,000 2.1 Lakhs
B.Sc (Hons.)
Biotechnology		 4 78,500 6.2 Lakhs
LLB 3 79,500 4.7 Lakhs
B.Com (Hons) 4 85,000 6.8 Lakhs
BBA+ LLB (Hons.)
Integrated		 5 1 Lakh 10 Lakhs
B.Arch 5 1.1 Lakh 11 Lakhs
B.E(Aerospace Engineering) 4 1.3 Lakh 11 Lakhs
B.Pharm 4 1.4 Lakh 11.2 Lakhs

USB Chandigarh University PG Fees 2026

Admissions to PG programs at USB Chandigarh University are conducted through CUCET for some courses namely MBA, M.Pharm, LLM, MCA & Master of Physiotherapy.

To be eligible for the entrance test, candidates must have completed graduation with at least 50% marks.

Detailed fee structure of some PG courses offered by USB CU is mentioned below.

Courses

Fee Per Semester
(INR)

 Total Fee
(INR)
M.Com 48,000 1.92 Lakh
M.Arch 57,000 2.28 Lakhs
M.E. 60,000 2.4 Lakhs
M.A. Clinical Psychology 74,500 2.98 Lakhs
M.ScBiotechnology 78,000 3.1 Lakhs
LLM 84,000 3.3 Lakhs
M.C.A. 93,000 3.72 Lakhs
M.Pharm(Industrial Pharmacy) 97,000 3.8 Lakhs

USB Chandigarh University PhD Fees 2026

USB Chandigarh University PhD is offered in different specializations. The university gives relaxation of 5% to the reserved categories. To be eligible, candidates must have:

  • Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA or
  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree with minimum 75% marks.

USB Chandigarh University PhD Selection Criteria:

  • CU-PhD Entrance Test
  • Personal Interview
  • Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, or have a valid GATE / GPAT score, or completed M.Phil. (Regular mode) are exempted from the CU-PhD Entrance Test.

USB CU PhD fee is same for all the specialisations. Detailed fee structure of PhD is given below.

USB CU PhD Fee Details

CUCET 2026

USB Chandigarh University conducts CUCET in two phases. It is a national-level entrance exam and scholarship test mandatory for B.E., B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Integrated Law programs, LLM, MCA and Master of Physiotherapy.

  • CUCET Phase 1: October 2025 - May 2026
  • CUCET Phase 2: June 2026 - Till the End of Admission
  • The test provides up to 100% scholarships.
  • To be eligible for UG courses, candidates must have scored 50% or more marks in 10+2.
  • To be eligible for PG courses, a student must have scored 50% or more marks in their Graduation.

CUCET 2026 Exam details:

CUCET Exam details

Candidates can appear in multiple phases of CUCET (Phase 1 and 2). Two attempts per phase is allowed. Students are required to pay INR 500 to apply for the next attempt.

Students can register for CUCET Phase 1. The last date to apply for Phase 1 is 1st May 2026. Details of CUCET is as follows:

CUCET
Marks Required Phase 1 Scholarship Phase 2 Scholarship
90.01 & Above 100% 100%
80 to 90.00 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

USB Chandigarh University Hostel Fee 2026

USB Chandigarh University has separate hostels for boys and girls with all modern facilities and an attached mess. The USB CU hostel provides facilities such as:

  • Internet, music room,
  • Common room with TV & cable facility, salon facilities,
  • Room for indoor games
  • Reading room with national/ international newspapers & magazines.
  • The hostels have equipped gym and separate courts for Volleyball, BasketBall, and Badminton.

USB Chandigarh University Hostel fee structure is as follows:

Rooms Non AC
(INR Per Annum)		 AC
(INR Per Annum)
1 Seater
(for Boys only)		 1.8 Lakh 2.1 Lakhs
2 Seater
(for Boys only)		 1.6 Lakh 1.9 Lakh
4 Seater
(for Boys & Girls)		 1.2 Lakh NA
5 Seater
(for Boys only)		 1 Lakh 1.3 Lakh

USB Chandigarh University Scholarship 2026

CUCET Scholarship details for admission in UG and PG programs at USB CU for the Session 2026-27 is as follows:

Category Percentage Criteria Scholarship offered
UG & PG 90% & above 50% of Semester fee
85% - 89.99% 30% of Semester fee
80% - 84.99% 15% of Semester fee
70% - 79.99% 10% of Semester fee

Note: Maximum 10% of total seat intakes in each course will be offered in the above scheme.

Merit Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship based on JEE-Mains 2026 (All India Rank) for Engineering Programs

All India Rank (AIR) Quantum of Scholarship
Upto 25000 100% Semester fee
25001 to 50000 75% Semester fee
50001 to 75000 50% Semester fee
75001 to 100000 20% Semester fee
100001 to 125000 10% Semester fee

Note: Maximum 5% of total seat intakes in each program shall be offered under the scheme.

Scholarship Scheme for MBA Students (National Level Entrance Exam)

Entrance Exam Entrance %age Quantum of Scholarship
CAT = >80% 50% of Semester fee
75-79.99% 25% of Semester fee
70-74.99% 10% of Semester fee
MAT/ CMAT/ATMA/ XAT = >90% 25% of Semester fee
85-89.99% 20% of Semester fee

Note: Maximum 10% of total seat intakes in each program shall be offered under the scheme.

USB Chandigarh University vs Amity University

The total fee comparison between USB Chandigarh University and Amity University Mohali for different courses, is tabulated below:

Course USB CU
(INR)

Amity University
(INR)
MBA Finance 6.7 Lakhs 9 Lakhs
MCA 3.7 Lakhs 3.6 Lakhs
BBA (Hons) 7.2 Lakhs 7.8 Lakhs
B.A. 2.1 Lakhs 2.4 Lakhs
PhD(3 Years) 4.2 Lakhs 3 Lakhs

From the above table, it is observed that USB CU offers lower fees for most popular programs like MBA Finance, BBA (Hons), and BA compared to Amity University. However, PhD fees at USB CU are slightly higher than Amity.

USB Chandigarh University Courses & Fee 2026 FAQs

Ques. Does USB Chandigarh University offers any scholarship for SC/STs?

Ans. USB Chandigarh University offers PG Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST.

  • The scholarship is given for two/three years depending on tenure of the PG Course.
  • For ME/MTech. Program, scholarship of INR 7800 per month will be provided for the duration of the PG Scholarship.
  • For other courses, the scholarship will be INR 4500 per month.

Ques. What is the hostel fee for International Students at USB Chandigarh University?

Ans. USB Chandigarh University hostel details for International Girl student is as follows:

Rooms Non AC
(USD Per Annum)		 AC
(USD Per Annum)
3 Seater 2100 2400

Ques. How is USB Chandigarh University in terms of ROI?

Ans. USB Chandigarh University offers strong ROI with 10,000+ placement offers and participation from 1,300+ recruiters. According to 2025 placement highlight:

  • Highest International Package- INR 1.7 Crores
  • Highest Domestic Package- INR 54.75 LPA

Ques. What subjects are included in the CUCET 2026 syllabus at USB Chandigarh University?

Ans. USB Chandigarh University conducts CUCET as a mandatory scholarship-cum-admission test for all applicants. The syllabus varies based on the programme and domain selected by the candidate. The exam is divided into multiple modules, and students are required to attempt the modules according to their chosen course.

For the MBA programme, the CUCET syllabus is outlined below:

Subject No. of Questions
English 15 questions
Quantitative Analysis 30 questions
General Knowledge 25 questions
Logical Reasoning 30 questions

Candidates can check the detailed CUCET syllabus 2026 for different courses for their reference.

Ques. How can candidates apply for CUCET for admission to USB Chandigarh University?

Ans. Candidates looking for admission to USB Chandigarh University must complete the CUCET application process, which can be done through online or offline modes.

CUCET Application Process is as follows:

Mode of Application Steps
Online

Visit CUCET website
↓

Register
↓
Receive SMS/E-mail confirmation
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Pay INR 1000
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Fill application form
↓
Choose exam date
↓
Appear for CUCET
Offline

Purchase CUCET form of INR 1000 from USB Admission office
↓
Visit website
↓
Register

↓

Receive SMS/E-mail confirmation
↓

Enter unique form number

↓

Fill application form
↓

Choose exam date
↓
Appear for CUCET