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Mohali, Punjab · Private university (State Act, Punjab) · Est. 2012

Updated 23 Oct 2026

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Established

2012

Location

Mohali, Punjab

UGC-DEB

Entitled; CU publishes its UGC-DEB appro

Online programmes

6

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University is a private university at Gharuan near Mohali, Punjab, set up in 2012. Its online division, CU Online, runs UGC-entitled online MBA, MCA, MA, M.Sc, BBA, BCA and BA programmes, many with a long list of specialisations; the MBA alone lists 26.

Teaching runs on CU's learning management system, and exams are online and proctored. CU offers on-demand examinations, so you can sit a paper when you're ready rather than on one fixed date. Some programmes add value-added certificates from industry partners, which changes the fee.

The university is NAAC A+ accredited and reports an NIRF 2025 university rank of 19 and strong QS rankings among private Indian universities. Fees can be paid annually or by semester, with no-cost EMI and an early-bird scholarship that is usually 25%.

Rankings & Accreditations

  • UGC-DEB

    Entitled; CU publishes its UGC-DEB approval document (August 2026)

  • NAACA+

    A+

  • NIRF#19

    19 among universities (2025), as stated by CU Online

  • QS

    Listed in QS World University Rankings 2025, as stated by CU Online

  • AICTE

    MBA and MCA described as AICTE-approved by CU Online

  • WES

    Degrees recognised by WES, as stated by CU Online

Status as published by the university and the approving bodies; check deb.ugc.ac.in for your admission session.

Key highlights

Key highlights
CategoryDetails
ProgrammesMBA, MCA, MA (Economics, English, JMC), M.Sc, BBA, BCA, BA (JMC)
MBA specialisations26
ExamsOnline proctored, with on-demand exam slots
PaymentAnnual or semester-wise; no-cost EMI; seat booking with ₹10,000
ScholarshipEarly-bird scholarship, usually 25% (10–20% on some programmes)
Duration ruleUG: 3 years (up to 6); PG: 2 years (up to 4)

Online programmes and fees

Programmes
ProgrammeDurationTotal feeSpecialisations
Online MBA2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years)₹2,38,00026Details
Online MCA2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years)₹1,75,0006Details
Online MA2 years (4 semesters)₹1,00,0003Details
Online BBA3 years (6 semesters, up to 6 years)₹1,84,99815Details
Online BCA3 years (6 semesters, up to 6 years)₹1,86,0006Details
Online BA3 years (6 semesters)₹1,75,0001Details

List prices from the university's website (October 2026), before scholarships or offers.

Rankings and approvals

Approvals
BodyStatus
UGC-DEBEntitled; CU publishes its UGC-DEB approval document (August 2026)
NAACA+
NIRF19 among universities (2025), as stated by CU Online
QSListed in QS World University Rankings 2025, as stated by CU Online
AICTEMBA and MCA described as AICTE-approved by CU Online
WESDegrees recognised by WES, as stated by CU Online

Always check the university and your programme on the UGC-DEB website for your admission session before you pay.

How classes and exams work

Learning
ClassesRecorded and live sessions on CU's learning management system
AssessmentOnline proctored exams, available on demand
ExtrasIndustry certificates on some programmes (for example PwC modules in the MBA)

Career support

CU Online lists career services for online learners, including placement drives and industry projects in some programmes. It does not publish placement rates for online programmes.

Admission process

  1. Choose your programme and specialisation on onlinecu.in
  2. Fill in the online application form (₹500 prospectus fee)
  3. Upload Aadhaar, address proof and your mark sheets
  4. Pay the fee annually, by semester or through no-cost EMI
  5. Get your learning platform login

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Scholarships and EMI

  • Early-bird scholarship: 25% on most programmes (10–20% on some, such as the MBA and BBA in Business Analytics)
  • Seat booking with ₹10,000; the balance follows the chosen payment plan

FAQs

Why does Chandigarh University Online show two fees?

CU shows a list fee and a fee after its early-bird scholarship, and some pages show different figures for different certificate options. Ask for the final fee in writing before you pay.

Can I take CU Online exams whenever I want?

CU offers on-demand online exams, so you choose when to sit a paper within the rules of your programme.

Does CU Online offer an online M.Com or B.Com?

Not when we checked in October 2026. Its online commerce-related options are the MBA and BBA.

How long can I take to finish a CU Online degree?

Up to twice the normal duration: six years for a bachelor's and four years for a master's.

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