CU Punjab sets its 2026 course fees between INR 56,750 for MA and INR 5.03 Lakhs for B Pharma over the full course duration. M.Sc, MA and B.Tech are among its main courses. Depending on the course, the total may include tuition, admission, examination, caution, development, library, laboratory, convocation, alumni and miscellaneous charges.
Fee Highlights
- The university provides 128 courses across Engineering, Management, Science and Arts.
- As last verified on 31-Aug-2026, the full-course fees for 2026 range from INR 56,750 - 5.03 Lakhs.
- Prominent options include M.Sc, MA, B.Tech and MBA. Their leading specializations include M.Sc Food Science And Technology, MA Psychology, B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering and MBA Agribusiness.
- M.Sc Food Science And Technology costs INR 98,650 for the complete 2-year course.
- The total fee for MA Psychology is INR 82,650.
- B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering has a total fee of INR 2.56 Lakhs.
CU Punjab Courses and Fees 2026
The university's complete course fees start at INR 56,750 and reach INR 5.03 Lakhs. M.Sc costs INR 98,650, while MA fees differ by specialization and fall between INR 72,650 - 98,650. B.Tech fees range from INR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.37 Lakhs, and the MBA fee is INR 1.14 Lakhs.
CU Punjab Undergraduate (UG) Fees 2026
At the undergraduate level, CU Punjab offers B.Tech and B Pharma. B.Tech is a 4-year course with 1 specialization. Admission eligibility is 10+2 with CUET.
| UG course or specialization | Course details | Total fee |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 years; 1 specialization; 10+2 with CUET | INR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.37 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | B.Tech specialization | INR 2.56 Lakhs |
| B Pharma | Full course | INR 5.03 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is the university's listed B.Tech specialization. Its fee is INR 2.56 Lakhs, within the overall B.Tech range of INR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.37 Lakhs.
Fees may change when CU Punjab issues a new notification. Students can check the official website for current figures.
CU Punjab Postgraduate (PG) Fees 2026
CU Punjab's postgraduate choices include M.Sc, MA, MBA, L.L.M, M.Pharm, M.Tech and M.P.Ed. Their complete fees are listed below before the detailed M.Sc and MA breakdowns.
| PG course | Total fee |
|---|---|
| M.Sc | INR 98,650 |
| MA | INR 72,650 - 98,650 |
| MBA | INR 1.14 Lakhs |
| L.L.M | INR 95,650 |
| M.Pharm | INR 1.26 Lakhs |
| M.Tech | INR 1.26 Lakhs |
| M.P.Ed | INR 1.1 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab M.Sc Fees and Course Details
M.Sc is a 2-year postgraduate program available in 21 specializations. The combined intake across these specializations is 600 seats. Applicants need graduation with 50% and CUET. The M.Sc fee is INR 98,650, including for the five specializations below.
| M.Sc specialization | Total fee for general candidates |
|---|---|
| Food Science And Technology | INR 98,650 |
| Microbiology | INR 98,650 |
| Bioinformatics | INR 98,650 |
| Zoology | INR 98,650 |
| Botany | INR 98,650 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab M.Sc Fee Components for General Candidates
General candidates pay INR 98,650 for M.Sc. The following breakdown also applies to Food Science And Technology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Zoology and Botany. Some charges are collected only once.
| Fee component | Amount | Payment details |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 10,000 | Total |
| Admission fee | INR 1,000 | One time |
| Examination fee | INR 4,000 | Total |
| Caution fee | INR 3,000 | One time and refundable |
| Development fee | INR 2,000 | Total |
| Library fee | INR 3,600 | Total |
| Laboratory fee | INR 16,000 | Total |
| Convocation fee | INR 1,100 | One time |
| Alumni fee | INR 700 | One time |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 13,450 | Variable |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab M.Sc Fee Components for Management Candidates
The M.Sc amount for management candidates is INR 82,750. It contains the charges shown below.
| Fee component | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 30,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Admission fee | INR 2,500 | Included in the course cost |
| Examination fee | INR 4,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Caution fee | INR 3,000 | Refundable |
| Development fee | INR 6,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Library fee | INR 3,600 | Included in the course cost |
| Laboratory fee | INR 16,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Convocation fee | INR 1,100 | Included in the course cost |
| Alumni fee | INR 700 | Included in the course cost |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 13,450 | Included in the course cost |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab Fees for Other M.Sc Specializations
Food Science And Technology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics are among the leading M.Sc options, along with Zoology and Botany. Each remaining specialization listed below also costs INR 98,650.
| Total fee | M.Sc specialization |
|---|---|
| INR 98,650 | Chemistry |
| INR 98,650 | Molecular Medicine |
| INR 98,650 | Geology |
| INR 98,650 | Human Genetics |
| INR 98,650 | Mathematics |
| INR 98,650 | Computational Physics |
| INR 98,650 | Statistics |
| INR 98,650 | Environmental Science & Technology |
| INR 98,650 | Geography |
| INR 98,650 | Applied Chemistry |
| INR 98,650 | Biochemistry |
| INR 98,650 | Biotechnology |
| INR 98,650 | Community Medicine |
| INR 98,650 | Medicinal Chemistry |
| INR 98,650 | Theoretical and Computation Chemistry |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab MA Fees and Course Details
MA runs for 2 years and has 14 specializations with a combined intake of 450 seats. Admission requires graduation with 50% and CUET. Fees vary by specialization from INR 72,650 - 98,650.
| MA specialization | Total fee for general candidates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | INR 82,650 |
| Mass Communication & Journalism | INR 82,650 |
| Political Science | INR 82,650 |
| International Relations And Political Science | INR 82,650 |
| History | INR 82,650 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab MA Fee Components for General Candidates
General-category MA fees fall between INR 72,650 - 98,650. Psychology, Mass Communication & Journalism, Political Science, International Relations And Political Science and History each cost INR 82,650 and use the component structure below. Some charges are payable only once.
| Fee component | Amount | Payment details |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 10,000 | Total |
| Admission fee | INR 1,000 | One time |
| Examination fee | INR 4,000 | Total |
| Caution fee | INR 3,000 | One time and refundable |
| Development fee | INR 2,000 | Total |
| Library fee | INR 3,600 | Total |
| Laboratory fee | INR 16,000 | Included in the general fee components |
| Convocation fee | INR 1,100 | One time |
| Alumni fee | INR 700 | One time |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 13,450 | Variable |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab MA Fee Components for Management Candidates
Management candidates pay between INR 56,750 - 82,750 for MA. The tuition charge changes within the range shown below, while the other listed components carry fixed amounts.
| Fee component | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 20,000 - 30,000 | Varies within the stated range |
| Admission fee | INR 2,500 | Included in the course cost |
| Examination fee | INR 4,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Caution fee | INR 3,000 | Refundable |
| Development fee | INR 6,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Library fee | INR 3,600 | Included in the course cost |
| Laboratory fee | INR 16,000 | Included in the course cost |
| Convocation fee | INR 1,100 | Included in the course cost |
| Alumni fee | INR 700 | Included in the course cost |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 13,450 | Included in the course cost |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab Fees for Other MA Specializations
Other MA choices and their complete fees are given below.
| Total fee | MA specialization |
|---|---|
| INR 98,650 | Geography |
| INR 82,650 | English |
| INR 72,650 | Hindi |
| INR 82,650 | Sociology |
| INR 82,650 | Education |
| INR 82,650 | History & Civilization |
| INR 82,650 | Music Vocal |
| INR 72,650 | Punjabi |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab PhD Fees 2026
The overall PhD fee at CU Punjab ranges from INR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs. Fees stated for selected specializations are also included below.
| PhD course or specialization | Total fee |
|---|---|
| PhD overall range | INR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs |
| Education | INR 1.61 Lakhs |
| Law | INR 1.61 Lakhs |
| Computer Science and Technology | INR 1.41 Lakhs |
| Pharmacology | INR 1.61 Lakhs |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
CU Punjab Fee Comparison for 2026 and 2025
CU Punjab's average fee in 2026 decreased by INR 40,036 compared with 2025. At the individual-course level, the seven courses with a stated verdict show an increase. The newest figures appear first in the table.
| Course | 2026 fee | 2025 fee | Fee change | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc | INR 98,650 | INR 26,820 - 60,750 | INR 57,560 | Increased |
| MA | INR 72,650 - 98,650 | INR 39,050 - 60,450 | INR 41,777 | Increased |
| MBA | INR 1.14 Lakhs | INR 35,830 - 68,350 | INR 61,560 | Increased |
| PhD | INR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs | INR 35,620 - 74,350 | INR 1.08 Lakhs | Increased |
| L.L.M | INR 95,650 | INR 24,680 - 50,950 | INR 57,835 | Increased |
| M.Pharm | INR 1.26 Lakhs | INR 46,758 - 89,550 | INR 57,496 | Increased |
| M.Tech | INR 1.26 Lakhs | INR 46,758 - 81,350 | INR 61,596 | Increased |
| B Pharma | INR 5.03 Lakhs | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| M.P.Ed | INR 1.1 Lakhs | INR 70,450 | Not listed | Not listed |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
These amounts may be revised by the university. Students should use the official website to confirm updated fees.
CU Punjab Scholarship & Financial Aid
CU Punjab and the government provide financial-aid options for meritorious students. These schemes can help eligible students manage their course fees. The listed government scholarships are:
- NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
- National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)
CU Punjab Refund Policy
CU Punjab applies the fee-refund guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The amount returned depends on the student's withdrawal date and the university's official admission schedule.
Students who cancel admission earlier may qualify for a larger refund. CU Punjab may subtract a processing or administrative charge before releasing the balance.
Important conditions include:
- Eligibility for a refund is decided by the withdrawal date and university rules.
- A processing or administrative charge may be deducted.
- After approval, the refund is normally completed within a few weeks.
- Students should consult CU Punjab's official refund policy for exact conditions.
CU Punjab Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. How much does the complete M.Sc course cost at CU Punjab?
Ans. The M.Sc fee for the full course is INR 98,650. Food Science And Technology also costs INR 98,650. Microbiology, Bioinformatics and Zoology each carry a total fee of INR 98,650; the listed sequence of specialization fees is INR 98,650, INR 98,650, INR 98,650 and INR 98,650, respectively.
Ques. What fee range applies to MA, and what do its main specializations cost?
Ans. The complete MA fee varies from INR 72,650 - 98,650. Psychology costs INR 82,650. Mass Communication & Journalism, Political Science and International Relations And Political Science are also listed at INR 82,650, INR 82,650, INR 82,650 and INR 82,650, respectively.
Ques. What is the full B.Tech fee at CU Punjab?
Ans. B.Tech fees for the complete course range from INR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.37 Lakhs. The Computer Science and Engineering specialization costs INR 2.56 Lakhs.
Ques. How are CU Punjab MBA fees set across specializations?
Ans. The complete MBA fee is INR 1.14 Lakhs. Agribusiness costs INR 1.14 Lakhs. Tourism And Hospitality Management is also covered by the listed specialization figures of INR 1.14 Lakhs and INR 1.14 Lakhs, respectively.
Ques. What are the overall and specialization-wise PhD fees at CU Punjab?
Ans. The full PhD fee falls between INR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs. Education costs INR 1.61 Lakhs. The listed fees for Law, Computer Science and Technology and Pharmacology are INR 1.61 Lakhs, INR 1.41 Lakhs, INR 1.61 Lakhs and INR 1.61 Lakhs, respectively.
Ques. Which rules determine a CU Punjab fee refund?
Ans. CU Punjab follows UGC guidelines when processing refunds. The withdrawal date and the university's admission schedule determine eligibility and the refundable amount. Students should check the university's official refund policy for exact terms.
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