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.
Online programmes at Chandigarh University
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Key highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Programmes | MBA, MCA, MA (Economics, English, JMC), M.Sc, BBA, BCA, BA (JMC) |
| MBA specialisations | 26 |
| Exams | Online proctored, with on-demand exam slots |
| Payment | Annual or semester-wise; no-cost EMI; seat booking with ₹10,000 |
| Scholarship | Early-bird scholarship, usually 25% (10–20% on some programmes) |
| Duration rule | UG: 3 years (up to 6); PG: 2 years (up to 4) |
Online programmes and fees
| Programme | Duration | Total fee | Specialisations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online MBA | 2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years) | ₹2,38,000 | 26 | Details |
| Online MCA | 2 years (4 semesters, up to 4 years) | ₹1,75,000 | 6 | Details |
| Online MA | 2 years (4 semesters) | ₹1,00,000 | 3 | Details |
| Online BBA | 3 years (6 semesters, up to 6 years) | ₹1,84,998 | 15 | Details |
| Online BCA | 3 years (6 semesters, up to 6 years) | ₹1,86,000 | 6 | Details |
| Online BA | 3 years (6 semesters) | ₹1,75,000 | 1 | Details |
List prices from the university's website (October 2026), before scholarships or offers.
Rankings and approvals
| Body | Status |
|---|---|
| UGC-DEB | Entitled; CU publishes its UGC-DEB approval document (August 2026) |
| NAAC | A+ |
| NIRF | 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 |
Always check the university and your programme on the UGC-DEB website for your admission session before you pay.
How classes and exams work
| Classes | Recorded and live sessions on CU's learning management system |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online proctored exams, available on demand |
| Extras | Industry 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
- Choose your programme and specialisation on onlinecu.in
- Fill in the online application form (₹500 prospectus fee)
- Upload Aadhaar, address proof and your mark sheets
- Pay the fee annually, by semester or through no-cost EMI
- 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.
Sources
- CU Online: home and programme list (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online MBA (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online MCA (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online BBA (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online BCA (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online MA (opens in a new tab)
- CU Online BA (opens in a new tab)
- UGC-DEB: entitled online programmes (opens in a new tab)
