Central University of Punjab (CUP) is a prestigious academic institution which came into existence in the year 2009 under Parliament Act 2009. It is wholly subsidised and funded by the Indian Government. In addition, CUP is dedicated to providing quality, state-of-the-art education and increasing areas of research in various fields. It has its base in Batinda in the state of Punjab, and it operates from a permanent campus of its 500-acre campus. NAAC has also awarded it an ‘A+’ Grade based on its teaching, learning, and research. It offers a large range of interdisciplinary courses, and admissions are purely merit-based after the country-level entrance exams have been cleared.
Central University of Punjab: Key Details
Find ten essential details about the Central University of Punjab to get a better overview
| Details | Category | Information |
| Establishment Year | Year | 2009 |
| Type | Category | Central University |
| Location | City, State | Bathinda, Punjab |
| Accreditation | Quality Rating | NAAC ‘A+’ Grade (2023) |
| NIRF Ranking (2024) | Ranking | 83rd in University Category |
| Chancellor Name | Leadership | Prof. Jagbir Singh (as per latest public reports) |
| Vice-Chancellor Name | Leadership | Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari |
| Official Website | Web Address | www.cup.edu.in |
| Admission Entrance Exam | Entrance Test | CUET (UG & PG) for most programs |
| Campus Area | Infrastructure | Approx. 500 acres (Permanent Campus) |
| Total Programs | Academics | Offers UG, PG, M.Phil-PhD Programs |
Steps for Admission (UG & PG Programs)
Follow the steps below to get to know the steps for admission-
- Candidates have to pass the national-level entrance exams, such as CUET UG and CUET PG.
- After the declaration of the results, candidates must register for the counselling process and document verification. The application can be filled out from the institution’s official website.
- Candidates need to pay the required fee after the seat allotment.
Eligibility Criteria
Find the eligibility criteria for admission and for choosing the relevant program tabulated below-
| Program Level | Basic Academic Requirement | Entrance Exam |
| Undergraduate (UG) | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) with a minimum aggregate (usually 50% or as specified) | CUET (UG) / JEE Main |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate (usually 50% or 55%) | CUET (PG) / GATE / GPAT |
| PhD | Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate (usually 55%) | University Written Test + Interview (or NET/GATE/JRF exemption |
Note: A relaxation of 5% in minimum marks is typically provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories, subject to Government of India rules and university guidelines.
Scholarships
Some of the scholarships are mentioned below-
- Financial assistance of Rs. 8,000/- and contingency funds to PHD scholars
- Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for Minority Communities.
- University non-JRF PhD. Scholarship with a stipend for eligible non-JRF PhD students, typically around ₹8,000 per month and JRF/GATE fellowships also.
Important Links
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| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admissions 2025-26 | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under Graduate | B. Pharmacy* | Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics | • Candidates shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities or any other examination recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examinaiton by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and /or Biology (P.C.B)/(P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. • Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations. • Candidate must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the course. • Candidate has scored a minimum of 50% (General, EWS and OBC Category) or 45% (SC/ST/PwD category) in 10+2 examination. |
| 2 | Under Graduate | B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering* | Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Bio Technology, Biology, Technical Vocational Subject, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Practices, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics and Business Studies. | • Candidates who wish to apply for B.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering are required to meet the below eligibility criteria: – Passed 10+2 from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Bio Technology, Biology, Technical Vocational Subject, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Practices, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics and Business Studies. – Obtained at least 55% marks( 50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. |
| 3 | Under Graduate | B.A.LL.B.* | General Test | • Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream from any recognized board.• 45% is the minimum percentage required to apply. |
| 4 | Under Graduate | B.A. B.Ed. | History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics | • Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examination or its quivalent (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) from a recongnised board are eligible for admission. • The relaxation in percentage of marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examination or its equivalent examination (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) and in the reservation for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class or Persons with Disabilities or Economically Weaker Section and any other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Administration, wherever applicable. • Domain specific subjects to be opted by the candidate while applying for: History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics. |
| 5 | Under Graduate | B.Sc. B.Ed. | Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany | • Candidates with minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examination or its quivalent (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) from a recongnised board are eligible for admission. • The relaxation in percentage of marks in Senior Secondary or plus two examination or its equivalent examination (under 5+3+3+4 pattern) and in the reservation for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class or Persons with Disabilities or Economically Weaker Section and any other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territory Administration, wherever applicable. • Domain specific subjects to be opted by the candidate while applying for: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. |
FAQs
Ans. The Central University of Punjab (CUP) falls under the category of a public central university.
Ans. Common University Entrance Test.
Ans. CUP holds the ‘A+’ grade authentication by NAAC.
Ans. Yes, CUP provides Non-NET Fellowships and working contingency grants.
Ans. The official admission prospectus and guidelines are available on the university’s official website, www.cup.edu.in .
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
