About Panjab University
Panjab University Highlights 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1882 |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
| Institute type | Public University |
| Popular courses | BA (Hons. Economics), MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology), Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies), B.Lib and B.Ed |
| Fee range | ₹3,450 - ₹30.27 Lakh |
| Ranking | NIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 57 in 2025 |
Panjab University Fees 2026
The total fee for BBA at Panjab University is ₹1.44 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for BA (Hons. Economics) at Panjab University is ₹1.24 Lakh for General Quota.
The total fee for MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology) at Panjab University is ₹54,580 for General Quota.
| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | General Quota | ₹1.44 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Economics) | General Quota | ₹1.24 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies) | General Quota | ₹47,001 | 2026 |
Panjab University Courses and Eligibility 2026
| Course | Degree | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons. Economics) | BA | UG | - |
| MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology) | MA | PG | - |
| Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies) | - | Doctorate | - |
| B.Lib | B.Lib | UG | - |
| B.Ed | B.Ed | UG | - |
| B.P.Ed | B.P.Ed | UG | - |
Panjab University Admission Process 2026
Admission at Panjab University depends on the selected course. Applicants should check the course page for eligibility, application route, counselling requirement and fee payment steps before applying.
Panjab University Placement 2026
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Highest package | - |
| Average package | - |
| Top recruiters | - |
Panjab University Rankings 2026
NIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 57 in 2025.
Panjab University FAQs
1Which are the popular courses at Panjab University?
Popular courses include BA (Hons. Economics), MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology), Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies), B.Lib and B.Ed.
2What is the fee range at Panjab University?
The fee range is ₹3,450 - ₹30.27 Lakh. Students should check course-wise fee and quota before payment.
3Is Panjab University ranked?
NIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 57 in 2025.
Fee Range
₹3,450 - ₹30.27 Lakh
Average Package
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Courses
60
Established
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Panjab University Courses
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Panjab University Fees
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| Course | Fee Quota | Total Fees | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | General Quota | ₹1.27 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA (Hons. Economics) | General Quota | ₹1.24 Lakh | 2026 |
| BA | General Quota | ₹4.05 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Ed | General Quota | ₹1.82 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Ed (Learning Disability) | General Quota | ₹1.97 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.P.Ed | General Quota | ₹55,850 | 2026 |
| B.Lib | General Quota | ₹39,770 | 2026 |
| MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Comparative Religion) | General Quota | ₹72,690 | 2026 |
| MA (Defence And Strategic Studies) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Disaster Management) | General Quota | ₹1.72 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (Economics) | General Quota | ₹79,570 | 2026 |
| MA (Education) | General Quota | ₹79,570 | 2026 |
| MA (English) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (French) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Gandhian Studies) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Geography) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Hindi) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (History) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Human Rights And Duties Education) | General Quota | ₹2.41 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (Music Instrumental/Vocal) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Philosophy) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Police Administration) | General Quota | ₹2.31 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹49,850 | 2026 |
| MA (Psychology) | General Quota | ₹56,850 | 2026 |
| MA (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Punjabi) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Russian Studies) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Sanskrit) | General Quota | ₹44,990 | 2026 |
| MA (Social Work) | General Quota | ₹2.71 Lakh | 2026 |
| MA (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| MA (Urdu) | General Quota | ₹54,580 | 2026 |
| M.Ed | General Quota | ₹65,560 | 2026 |
| M.Ed (Special Education) | General Quota | ₹1.31 Lakh | 2026 |
| M.P.Ed | General Quota | ₹65,560 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Defence & Strategic Studies) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Economics) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (English) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Gandhian Studies) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Guru Granth Sahib Studies) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (History) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Music) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Physical Education) | General Quota | ₹28,910 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Police Administration) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Political Science) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Public Administration) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Punjabi) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Sanskrit) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Sociology) | General Quota | ₹25,620 | 2026 |
| M.Phil. (Statistics) | General Quota | ₹27,085 | 2026 |
| MSW | General Quota | ₹86,395 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies) | General Quota | ₹47,001 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (Economics) | General Quota | ₹3,450 | 2026 |
| Ph.D. (English) | General Quota | ₹4,600 | 2026 |
| Advanced Diploma in Chinese Language | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Advanced Diploma in Urdu | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Advanced Diploma in German | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Advanced Diploma in Modern Persian | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Advanced Diploma in Russian | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Pre - School Education | General Quota | ₹49,150 | 2026 |
| Diploma in French | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Russian | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Chinese | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Persian | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Punjabi | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Diploma in Tibetan Language and Literature | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Homeland Security | General Quota | ₹62,690 | 2026 |
| Post Graduate Diploma In Research Methodology And Statistics | General Quota | ₹39,530 | 2026 |
| Certificate course in Chinese | General Quota | ₹27,830 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in French | General Quota | ₹27,830 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in German | General Quota | ₹27,830 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Indian Literature & in English Translation | General Quota | ₹27,830 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Russian | General Quota | ₹27,830 | 2026 |
| Certificate Course in Urdu | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Certificate in Punjabi | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| Certificate in Tibetan | General Quota | ₹23,110 | 2026 |
| BBA | General Quota | ₹1.44 Lakh | 2026 |
| B.Sc (Hospitality And Hotel Management) | General Quota | ₹7.25 Lakh | 2026 |
| BHMCT | General Quota | ₹8.80 Lakh | 2026 |
Panjab University Rankings
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| Ranking Agency | Year | Stream | Rank | Score |
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| NIRF | 2025 | OVERALL | 57 | 54.65 |
| NIRF | 2025 | UNIVERSITIES | 35 | 56.88 |
| NIRF | 2025 | RESEARCH | 37 | 49.47 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Engineering | 93 | 46.9 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Management | 92 | 46.31 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Pharmacy | 3 | 76.39 |
| NIRF | 2025 | State Public Universities | 3 | 69.92 |
| NIRF | 2025 | innovation | Nov-50 | - |
| NIRF | 2025 | Sustainable Development | Nov-50 | - |
| NIRF | 2024 | OVERALL | 60 | 52.99 |
| NIRF | 2024 | UNIVERSITIES | 38 | 55.11 |
| NIRF | 2024 | RESEARCH | 35 | 49.73 |
| NIRF | 2024 | Management | 92 | 44.7 |
| NIRF | 2024 | Pharmacy | 7 | 72.76 |
| NIRF | 2024 | Dental | 27 | 52.99 |
| NIRF | 2024 | State Public Universities | 5 | 67.43 |
| NIRF | 2024 | Engineering | 101-150 | - |
| NIRF | 2024 | innovation | Nov-50 | - |
| The Week | 2024 | University | 11 | - |
| NIRF | 2023 | OVERALL | 44 | 53.31 |
| NIRF | 2023 | UNIVERSITIES | 25 | 54.86 |
| NIRF | 2023 | RESEARCH | 33 | 50.65 |
| NIRF | 2023 | Management | 82 | 46.05 |
| NIRF | 2023 | Pharmacy | 8 | 72.34 |
| NIRF | 2023 | Dental | 34 | 51.21 |
| NIRF | 2023 | Engineering | 101-150 | - |
Panjab University Placements
Compare average package, median package, highest package, placement percentage and alumni outcomes with listed figures.
| Year | Course | Source | Average Package | Median Package | Highest Package | Placement % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 12.42 LPA | - | 93.4% |
| 2024 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 6.80 LPA | - | 85.9% |
| 2024 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | PG 1-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 4.20 LPA | - | 13% |
| 2023 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 8.50 LPA | - | 89% |
| 2023 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 5 LPA | - | 19% |
| 2023 | PG 2-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 4.50 LPA | - | 87.8% |
| 2023 | PG 3-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 6 LPA | - | 75% |
| 2023 | PG-Integrated 5-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 3.85 LPA | - | 26% |
| 2023 | UG 3-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 2.50 LPA | - | 6% |
| 2023 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 6.50 LPA | - | 47% |
| 2023 | UG 4-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 2.40 LPA | - | 4% |
| 2023 | UG 5-Year Programs | NIRF Placement Data | - | 3 LPA | - | 52% |
Panjab University Cutoff
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Panjab University Scholarships
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Panjab University FAQs
Quick answers on courses, fees, admission, cutoff, placements, rankings and scholarships at Panjab University.
1Which courses are offered by Panjab University?
Panjab University has 60 courses shown here. Popular courses include BA (Hons. Economics), MA (Ancient Indian History And Archaeology), Ph.D. (Defence Stuidies), B.Lib and B.Ed. Open the Courses section to check stream, degree level, study mode and individual course pages.
2What is the fee structure of Panjab University?
The fee range for Panjab University is ₹3,450 - ₹30.27 Lakh. The final payable amount can vary by course, quota, hostel charges, one-time fees and academic year, so students should compare course-wise rows before payment.
3How can I get admission to Panjab University?
Admission depends on the selected course. Some programmes may follow merit-based admission, while others may require an entrance exam, counselling process or institute-level application. Students should check eligibility, documents, application dates and fee payment steps before applying.
4How should I use Panjab University cutoff data?
Use cutoffs as planning signals. Always compare exam, course, round, category, quota, gender and cutoff type before estimating admission chances. A previous cutoff does not guarantee admission because seats, competition and preferences can change every year.
5Is Panjab University ranked?
Panjab University has a NIRF rank of 60. Students should also compare year, category, stream and other ranking agencies before making a final decision.
6Where is Panjab University located?
Panjab University is located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. While comparing it with other colleges, students should consider connectivity, hostel options, city cost, internship access and how comfortable the location is for regular classes.
7What should I compare before shortlisting Panjab University?
Start with the course you want. Then compare fee range, admission route, cutoff difficulty, placement value, rankings, scholarship options, location and similar colleges. This gives a more balanced shortlist than choosing only by brand name.
8How often should I check this Panjab University page?
Students should revisit the page during admission season because fees, cutoffs, application dates and counselling information can change. Before final submission, verify the latest details from the college or counselling authority.