Panjab University

country rank	31
world rank	2110

University Overview

Established in 1882, Panjab University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chandigarh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Panjab University (PU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Panjab University (PU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 137 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Panjab University
Name	पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी
Acronym	PU
Founded	1882
Motto	Lead us unto the Light from Darkness
Colours	Red
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University Location

Address	Sector 14 Chandigarh (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 160 014 Chandigarh India
T	+91 (172) 541 945
F	+91 (172) 541 022

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Panjab University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Panjab University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	40-50%
Admission Office	Panjab University, Sector 14 Chandigarh 160014 +91 (172) 2534818 (172) 2534866

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Panjab University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	15,000-19,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Panjab University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University Grants Commission, India

Year of first Accreditation

1882

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE)
Medical Council of India (MCI)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Panjab University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Sunday, 21 April 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Panjab University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Panjab University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.