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Panjab University

#29 in India Admissions open
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Overview

Panjab University (PU) is a collegiate public state university located in Chandigarh, India. Funded through both State and Union governments, it is considered a state university. It traces its origins to the University of the Punjab in Lahore, which was founded in 1882. After the partition of India, the university was established on 1 October 1947, and called East Punjab University. Initially headquartered at a cantonment in Solan with teaching departments scattered across northern India, it later relocated to a newly built self-contained campus in sector 14, Chandigarh, and was renamed Panjab University. It is accredited by NAAC A++ grade. It is considered the No. 1 university in Punjab and Haryana.

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Panjab University at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #29 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 3,169,286 times (h-index 491), according to OpenAlex.

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Questions about Panjab University
Is Panjab University a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #29 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 3,169,286 times (h-index 491), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.