Chandigarh University Lucknow is accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. Its academic portfolio includes more than 93 programmes across Engineering, Management, Science, Computer Applications and Law. B.Tech and MBA are among its popular offerings, with undergraduate and postgraduate selection primarily based on the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET).

The general qualifying requirement stated for CUCET is 50% in the preceding academic qualification, although individual programmes have additional requirements. The registration fee is INR 1,000, and appearing in Phase II requires an additional payment of INR 500.

Apply through the official CUCET portal

Chandigarh University Lucknow Important Dates

CUCET 2026 Schedule

The official CUCET portal lists the Phase II registration deadline as September 20, 2026 and the final examination date as September 21, 2026. [Official CUCET schedule](https://cucet.cuchd.in/).

Event Date
CUCET Phase II registration closes September 20, 2026
Final date for the CUCET Phase II examination September 21, 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GATE 2027 Schedule

The GATE calendar provides registration deadlines, application correction dates and examination milestones. [Official GATE schedule](https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in/important_dates).

Event Date
Registration closes without a late fee September 27, 2026
Registration closes with a late fee October 5, 2026
Application correction window opens October 14, 2026
Application correction window closes October 21, 2026
Examination city allotment notification January 4, 2027
GATE examinations February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
Result announcement March 19, 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Chandigarh University Lucknow UG Admission

Undergraduate options include engineering, business administration, computer applications, commerce, sciences, law, pharmacy, arts and design. BBA is also identified among the university's popular programmes. Selection for the listed UG courses follows performance in the CUCET merit and scholarship examination, subject to the stated exemptions.

B.Tech Specialisations and Admission Requirements

The B.Tech specialisations listed are CSE, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, CSE with IoT and AI, and Robotics and Automation. Diploma holders can also apply through the lateral-entry route.

Admission Route Eligibility Selection
B.Tech, general eligibility 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory, together with any two of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Informatics, and at least 55% aggregate marks CUCET performance, subject to the stated exemptions
B.Tech Biotechnology Physics with Biology/Biotechnology and at least 50% marks CUCET performance, subject to the stated exemptions
B.Tech lateral entry A three-year diploma in any Engineering or Technology branch with at least 50% marks Academic performance and CUCET scores

The B.Tech admission information grants CUCET exemption to applicants with 90% or higher in the qualifying examination or a JEE rank of up to 50,000.

Lateral-entry options listed in the article include Civil Engineering, CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, ECE, EE, IT and ME.

Other Undergraduate Programmes

Course Specialisations Eligibility
BBA (Hons.) Fintech, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Branding and Advertising 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks
BBA LLB (Hons.) - 10+2 in any stream with at least 50%
BA LLB (Hons.) - 10+2 in any stream with at least 50%
LLB - Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50%
BCA (Hons.) Data Science with SAS; AI and ML 10+2 with 50% to 55% aggregate marks
B.Com (Hons.) Commerce; International Accounting and Finance 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks
B.Sc (Hons.) Data Science; Animation, VFX and Gaming (AVG); Microbiology; Biotechnology 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks, with Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/Zoology/Botany/Agriculture
B.Sc (Hons.) Forensic Science 10+2 in the Science stream with 50% aggregate marks
B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Management; Airlines and Airport Management 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks
B.Pharm - 10+2 with 50%, English as a subject, and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology compulsory
BA (Hons.) JMC, Liberal Arts, Psychology 10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate marks
B.Des Fashion and Design; Interior Design 10+2 in any stream with 50%, or a three-year diploma in Engineering, Technology or Architecture with 50%

All programmes in this table use performance in the CUCET merit and scholarship examination as the stated selection criterion.

UG Admission Steps

  1. Check the academic and subject requirements for the chosen programme.
  2. Submit the application through the online or offline process.
  3. Appear for CUCET unless covered by the stated exemption provisions.
  4. Participate in merit-based selection. For B.Tech lateral entry, academic performance is considered alongside CUCET scores.

Chandigarh University Lucknow PG Admission

Postgraduate offerings include MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc and LLM. Professional MBA programmes are offered with organisations including IBM and KPMG. The supplied admission criteria identify CUCET performance as the selection basis for every PG programme listed below.

MBA Eligibility by Specialisation

Specialisation Eligibility
Strategic HR; Digital Marketing Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50%; CA/ICWA professional qualification holders are also eligible
Fintech with NSE Academy Bachelor's degree with 50%, with preference for a Commerce background; CA/ICWA professional qualification holders are also eligible
Applied Finance with PwC Bachelor's degree with 50%, with preference for a Commerce background; CA/ICWA professional qualification holders are also eligible
DSAI with SAS Bachelor's degree with 50%, including Mathematics, Statistics or Quantitative Techniques at 10+2 or graduation level
Business Analytics with IBM Bachelor's degree with 50%, including Mathematics, Statistics or Quantitative Techniques at 10+2 or graduation level
Global Business Management with KPMG Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50%; CA/ICWA graduates are also eligible

MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc and LLM Eligibility

Course Specialisation Eligibility
MCA Data Science; General BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT, B.E./B.Tech CSE or B.E./B.Tech IT; alternatively, a graduation degree with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming or Statistics at 10+2 or graduation level and 50% aggregate marks
MCA AI and ML with SAS BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT, B.E./B.Tech CSE or B.E./B.Tech IT with 55% aggregate marks
M.Tech CSE with AI and ML, in collaboration with SAS B.Tech/B.E. in CSE, IT, ECE or CS with 55%; alternatively, M.Sc or MS in CS, IT or CSE, or MCA, with at least 55%
M.Tech CSE Data Science B.Tech/B.E. in CSE, IT, ECE or CS with 55%; alternatively, M.Sc or MS in CS, IT or CSE, or MCA, with at least 55%
M.Sc Data Science BA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com with the listed Statistics/Commerce/Mathematics/Computer Science backgrounds, B.E., B.Tech or an equivalent undergraduate degree with at least 50%. Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics must be included as a subject.
M.Sc Biotechnology Bachelor's degree with at least 50% in Life Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medicine (MBBS), Medical Lab Technology or Nursing
LLM Law LLB with 50% from a recognised board or university

PG Admission Steps

  1. Confirm that the qualifying degree and required subjects match the chosen specialisation.
  2. Complete the application and CUCET registration process.
  3. Take the CUCET entrance and scholarship examination.
  4. Proceed through selection based on CUCET performance.

Chandigarh University Lucknow Ph.D. Admission

The article lists 21 doctoral programmes with a stated duration of three years. The semester fee is INR 65,000 for Computer Science and INR 54,000 for other departments.

Doctoral Disciplines

Ph.D. Specialisations
Biotechnology Data Sciences Computer Science
Electronics and Communication Electrical Engineering Forensic Sciences
Mathematics Computer Applications Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry Physics Civil Engineering
Law Psychology Management
Commerce Liberal Arts Political Science
Sociology Mass Communication Pharmacy

Ph.D. Academic Eligibility

Qualification Route Minimum Requirement
A one-year/two-semester master's degree after a four-year/eight-semester bachelor's degree 55% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA
A two-year/four-semester master's degree after a three-year bachelor's degree 55% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA
An equivalent relevant master's qualification 55% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA
A completed four-year/eight-semester bachelor's degree 75% aggregate marks or 7.5 CGPA

A relaxation of 5 percentage points or the equivalent grade may be allowed for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy-layer, differently-abled and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) applicants.

Ph.D. Selection and Entrance-Test Exemptions

  1. Meet an accepted academic eligibility route.
  2. Appear for the Chandigarh University Lucknow Ph.D. Entrance Test unless eligible for an exemption.
  3. Attend a personal interview as part of selection.

Applicants are exempt from the CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test if they have qualified UGC NET/JRF or CSIR NET/JRF, hold a valid GATE or GPAT scorecard, or have completed an M.Phil. programme in regular mode.

Ph.D. Semester Fees

Programme Fee per Semester
Ph.D. in Computer Science INR 65,000
Ph.D. in other departments INR 54,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Chandigarh University Lucknow Scholarship Opportunity

CUCET serves as both an eligibility examination and a merit scholarship test. Students appearing for this national-level examination can qualify for scholarships of up to 100%.

Chandigarh University Lucknow Application Process and CUCET

Applications can be submitted online or offline. The admission process uses CUCET as the entrance and scholarship examination, with separate eligibility requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

CUCET Eligibility and Programme Coverage

  • UG applicants require at least 50% in the 10+2 examination.
  • PG applicants require at least 50% in their graduation degree.
  • The programmes listed as requiring CUCET are B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, MBA and specialised MBA programmes, BA + LLB, BBA + LLB, LLM, MCA and specialised MCA programmes.
  • The general CUCET description grants exemption for marks above 90% in Class XII or an equivalent qualifying examination, or a JEE rank of up to 50,000.

The supplied article uses two different percentage thresholds for exemption: the B.Tech section states 90% or higher, while the general CUCET section states more than 90%. These descriptions differ for an applicant scoring exactly 90%.

CUCET Phases and Examination Pattern

CUCET has two phases. The supplied phase outline describes Phase I as October to June and Phase II as July to October; the current cycle's specific deadlines appear in the Important Dates section.

Examination Feature Details
Phases Phase I and Phase II; students may appear in both
Attempts Two attempts in each phase
Mode Online
Question format 100 multiple-choice questions
Duration 120 minutes
Examination language English; applicants from the Arts stream at 10+2 level may choose Hindi
Negative marking None

Online Application Steps

  1. Visit the official CUCET website.
  2. Register on the application page and create a profile.
  3. Complete the confirmation received through SMS or email.
  4. Pay the registration fee of INR 1,000.
  5. Enter the required information and select an available CUCET date from the drop-down menu.
  6. Open the link sent by email, SMS or WhatsApp and upload a live photograph.

An additional fee of INR 500 is required to appear in CUCET Phase II.

Offline Application Steps

  1. Download the application form from the official website.
  2. Complete the form and send it to the university office with a demand draft covering the application fee.
  3. Obtain the prospectus from the campus or a local university Admission Office after paying the application fee.

Applicants must take the examination on their scheduled date and time by logging in to the official CUCET portal with their registered credentials. Results are communicated through email and can also be checked on the portal.

Chandigarh University Lucknow Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the current CUCET application deadline for Chandigarh University Lucknow?

Ans. The current Phase II registration deadline is September 20, 2026, and the final examination date is September 21, 2026. CUCET is an online entrance and scholarship examination conducted in two phases. [Official CUCET dates](https://cucet.cuchd.in/).

Ques. Can an applicant secure admission without following the entrance-based selection route?

Ans. The supplied admission information does not permit direct admission. Applicants follow CUCET or an accepted national examination route such as JEE Main, followed by merit-based selection, with the stated examination exemptions applying where relevant.

Ques. Which B.Tech lateral-entry options are available to diploma holders?

Ans. The listed lateral-entry programmes cover Civil Engineering, CSE, AI and ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, ECE, EE, IT and ME. Applicants need a three-year diploma in any Engineering or Technology branch with at least 50% marks. Selection considers academic performance and CUCET scores.