Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus Admissions 2026 is now open for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the fields of engineering, management, computer applications, commerce, law, and applied sciences. The campus was formed as an expansion of the Chandigarh University group into Uttar Pradesh, operating on a merit- and entrance-based system of admissions, and accepts scores from national- and group-level tests, including CUET, CUCET (CU group test), JEE Main, CAT, MAT, and program-specific entrance tests. CU Lucknow has an industry-based curriculum, an outcome-based academic model, and a structured educational framework focused on professional education.
The campus operates in an emerging residential educational setting, which offers a focused learning environment while being well integrated with Lucknow city. Students enjoy the advantage of a healthy mix of classroom instruction, lab work, live projects, internships, and industry exposure. This learning model allows students to advance in their studies in a systematic way without unnecessary academic pressure.
Over time, CU Lucknow has established itself as a professionally oriented university campus that focuses strongly on applied learning, academic consistency, and long-term career-based education rather than purely theoretical education.
| Name of the University | Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus |
| Founded in | 2022 (as part of the CU group campus in Uttar Pradesh) |
| Kind of Institution | Private University Campus (CU Group) |
| Popular Courses | B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, LLB |
| Eligibility of Admission | Merit and Entrance Exam |
| Entrance Exams | CUET, CUCET, JEE Main, CAT, MAT |
| Application Mode | Online |
Chandigarh University, Lucknow Campus, offers academic programs across a broad range of professional and interdisciplinary courses, which include:
The majority of programs are not confined to classroom lectures alone. Students are also encouraged to engage in laboratory work, live projects, practical assignments, presentations, and internship-based learning. The aim is to help students understand how academic concepts operate in real-life professional conditions rather than only in textbooks.
| Name of the Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (All Branches) | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and Chemistry; 60% (approximately) | JEE Main / CUET / CUCET |
| BCA | 10+2 with Mathematics / CS; 50% | Merit |
| BBA | 10+2 any stream; 50% | Merit-based |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 with Commerce / Maths; 50% | Merit-based |
| BA-LLB / BBA-LLB | 10+2 any stream; 50% | CUCET / Merit |
| Name of the Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | B.Tech / B.E.; 50–55% | GATE / Merit |
| MBA | Graduation in any discipline; 50% | CAT / MAT / CUCET + PI |
| MCA | Graduation with Maths; 50% | Merit / CUCET |
| M.Sc. | Graduation in a relevant field; 50% | Merit-based |
| Application Form Opens | December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 |
| Entrance Exam (as needed) | April–May 2026 |
| Counseling / Seat Allotment | June 2026 |
| First Academic Session | July 2026 |
| Course | Duration | Specializations | 1st Year Fee (Approx.) | Accepted Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 4 Years | CSE, AI & ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil | ₹1.9–2.5 L | JEE Main / CUET | ₹1,200 |
| MBA | 2 Years | HR, Finance, Marketing, Analytics | ₹2.4–3.0 L | CAT / MAT / CUCET | ₹1,200 |
| BBA / BCA | 3 Years | Business, IT, Management | ₹1.5–1.9 L | Merit | ₹1,200 |
| BA-LLB | 5 Years | Corporate, Criminal, Constitutional Law | ₹2.0–2.6 L | CUCET | ₹1,200 |
| MCA | 2 Years | Data Science, Computer Applications | ₹1.9–2.3 L | CUCET / Merit | ₹1,200 |
CU Lucknow admits students to various programs based on CUET, CUCET (CU group-level entrance test), and national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main, CAT, MAT, and GATE. Selection is based on a combination of entrance exam scores, academic merit, and, for selected programs, personal interviews.
For B.Tech programs, admissions are conducted based on JEE Main, CUET, or CUCET. For management and postgraduate programs, admissions are handled through CAT, MAT, CUCET, or university-level entrance tests.
Programs such as B.Tech, MBA, MCA, Law, and M.Tech are entrance-based. The main merit-based courses are BBA, BCA, and B.Com.
CU Lucknow accepts CUET, CUCET, JEE Main, CAT, MAT, and GATE, depending on the program.
The academic session is expected to start in July 2026, with counseling conducted in June.
