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 specializationCourse detailsTotal fee
B.Tech4 years; 1 specialization; 10+2 with CUETINR 2.56 Lakhs - 3.37 Lakhs
B.Tech Computer Science and EngineeringB.Tech specializationINR 2.56 Lakhs
B PharmaFull courseINR 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 courseTotal fee
M.ScINR 98,650
MAINR 72,650 - 98,650
MBAINR 1.14 Lakhs
L.L.MINR 95,650
M.PharmINR 1.26 Lakhs
M.TechINR 1.26 Lakhs
M.P.EdINR 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 specializationTotal fee for general candidates
Food Science And TechnologyINR 98,650
MicrobiologyINR 98,650
BioinformaticsINR 98,650
ZoologyINR 98,650
BotanyINR 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 componentAmountPayment details
Tuition feeINR 10,000Total
Admission feeINR 1,000One time
Examination feeINR 4,000Total
Caution feeINR 3,000One time and refundable
Development feeINR 2,000Total
Library feeINR 3,600Total
Laboratory feeINR 16,000Total
Convocation feeINR 1,100One time
Alumni feeINR 700One time
Miscellaneous feeINR 13,450Variable

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 componentAmountCondition
Tuition feeINR 30,000Included in the course cost
Admission feeINR 2,500Included in the course cost
Examination feeINR 4,000Included in the course cost
Caution feeINR 3,000Refundable
Development feeINR 6,000Included in the course cost
Library feeINR 3,600Included in the course cost
Laboratory feeINR 16,000Included in the course cost
Convocation feeINR 1,100Included in the course cost
Alumni feeINR 700Included in the course cost
Miscellaneous feeINR 13,450Included 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 feeM.Sc specialization
INR 98,650Chemistry
INR 98,650Molecular Medicine
INR 98,650Geology
INR 98,650Human Genetics
INR 98,650Mathematics
INR 98,650Computational Physics
INR 98,650Statistics
INR 98,650Environmental Science & Technology
INR 98,650Geography
INR 98,650Applied Chemistry
INR 98,650Biochemistry
INR 98,650Biotechnology
INR 98,650Community Medicine
INR 98,650Medicinal Chemistry
INR 98,650Theoretical 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 specializationTotal fee for general candidates
PsychologyINR 82,650
Mass Communication & JournalismINR 82,650
Political ScienceINR 82,650
International Relations And Political ScienceINR 82,650
HistoryINR 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 componentAmountPayment details
Tuition feeINR 10,000Total
Admission feeINR 1,000One time
Examination feeINR 4,000Total
Caution feeINR 3,000One time and refundable
Development feeINR 2,000Total
Library feeINR 3,600Total
Laboratory feeINR 16,000Included in the general fee components
Convocation feeINR 1,100One time
Alumni feeINR 700One time
Miscellaneous feeINR 13,450Variable

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 componentAmountCondition
Tuition feeINR 20,000 - 30,000Varies within the stated range
Admission feeINR 2,500Included in the course cost
Examination feeINR 4,000Included in the course cost
Caution feeINR 3,000Refundable
Development feeINR 6,000Included in the course cost
Library feeINR 3,600Included in the course cost
Laboratory feeINR 16,000Included in the course cost
Convocation feeINR 1,100Included in the course cost
Alumni feeINR 700Included in the course cost
Miscellaneous feeINR 13,450Included 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 feeMA specialization
INR 98,650Geography
INR 82,650English
INR 72,650Hindi
INR 82,650Sociology
INR 82,650Education
INR 82,650History & Civilization
INR 82,650Music Vocal
INR 72,650Punjabi

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 specializationTotal fee
PhD overall rangeINR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs
EducationINR 1.61 Lakhs
LawINR 1.61 Lakhs
Computer Science and TechnologyINR 1.41 Lakhs
PharmacologyINR 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.

Course2026 fee2025 feeFee changeVerdict
M.ScINR 98,650INR 26,820 - 60,750INR 57,560Increased
MAINR 72,650 - 98,650INR 39,050 - 60,450INR 41,777Increased
MBAINR 1.14 LakhsINR 35,830 - 68,350INR 61,560Increased
PhDINR 1.61 Lakhs - 1.65 LakhsINR 35,620 - 74,350INR 1.08 LakhsIncreased
L.L.MINR 95,650INR 24,680 - 50,950INR 57,835Increased
M.PharmINR 1.26 LakhsINR 46,758 - 89,550INR 57,496Increased
M.TechINR 1.26 LakhsINR 46,758 - 81,350INR 61,596Increased
B PharmaINR 5.03 LakhsNot listedNot listedNot listed
M.P.EdINR 1.1 LakhsINR 70,450Not listedNot 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.