Quick answer: Chandigarh University’s main campus is at Gharuan in Mohali (SAS Nagar) district, Punjab, on the NH-05 Chandigarh–Ludhiana highway, about 20 km west of central Chandigarh. It is a private university set up in 2012 under a Punjab state act, with a NAAC A+ grade.
Chandigarh University: key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 10 July 2012, under the Chandigarh University Act, 2012 (Punjab) |
| Main campus | Gharuan, Tehsil Kharar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) district, Punjab, on NH-05 |
| Campus size | About 250 acres |
| Recognition | UGC, Section 2(f); NAAC A+ |
| NIRF 2025 | 19th among universities |
| Chancellor | Satnam Singh Sandhu |
| Other campus | Unnao, Uttar Pradesh |
| Website | cuchd.in |
Sources: Wikipedia, NIRF 2025 university rankings and cuchd.in, checked 5 October 2026.
📍 Location and map
The campus is on the Chandigarh–Ludhiana highway (NH-05) at Gharuan, past Kharar. CU also lists an admissions city office at SCO 119–120, Sector 43-B, Chandigarh.
How the university started
Chandigarh University grew out of the Chandigarh Group of Colleges, which Satnam Singh Sandhu founded at Landran, Mohali, in 2001. The university itself came into being on 10 July 2012 through the Chandigarh University Act passed by the Punjab State Legislature.
Courses
CU runs undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across engineering, management, computing, law, pharmacy, media, design, hospitality and other fields. Its NIRF 2026 data submission listed about 37,700 students. For the current list of programmes, fees and admission dates, use the official site, cuchd.in.
Before you apply
- Check fees, eligibility and scholarship rules for your programme on cuchd.in; they change each session.
- Confirm that your course has the approval it needs (for example BCI for law, PCI for pharmacy) on the regulator’s site.
- Visit the campus at Gharuan if you can; it is outside Chandigarh, so plan transport.
FAQs
Is Chandigarh University in Chandigarh?
No. Despite the name, the main campus is at Gharuan in Mohali (SAS Nagar) district, Punjab, on the NH-05 Chandigarh–Ludhiana highway, about 20 km west of central Chandigarh.
When was Chandigarh University established?
It was set up under the Chandigarh University Act, 2012, passed by the Punjab State Legislature, which came into force on 10 July 2012.
What is Chandigarh University’s NAAC grade?
NAAC A+. The university is also recognised by the UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
What is Chandigarh University’s NIRF rank?
It ranked 19th in the NIRF 2025 university category.
Where can I get admission and fee details?
On the official website, cuchd.in. Fees and dates change each session, so check there before you apply.
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