Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP) — Offline, Fees and Admission 2026

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (CU Lucknow) is a private multidisciplinary university established in 2024 under the Uttar Pradesh State Private Universities Act. Located on the Lucknow-Kanpur Highway in Unnao (30 km from Lucknow), CU Lucknow is the Uttar Pradesh campus of Chandigarh University — India’s #1 private university for three consecutive years.

CU Lucknow is India’s first AI-augmented university, where artificial intelligence is integrated across all programmes — not just Computer Science, but also MBA, Law, Design, and Sciences. The university has direct industry partnerships with Microsoft, Google, IBM, SAS, PwC, Grant Thornton, and NSE Academy for curriculum design, labs, and placements.

The parent Chandigarh University holds NAAC A+ accreditation, NIRF 19th rank, and QS Asia 109th position. CU Lucknow students benefit from the same placement network that has delivered packages of up to ₹1.7 Crore (international) and ₹54.75 LPA (domestic). The university offers a ₹50 Crore scholarship pool with up to 100% scholarships through CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test).

With 19+ programmes across Engineering, Management, Law, Computing, Design, Sciences, Pharmacy, and Hospitality, CU Lucknow offers the widest range of AI-integrated courses in Uttar Pradesh. The campus features smart classrooms, AI/ML labs, a library with 11,000+ books, sports complex, hostels, and a research ecosystem with 20,000+ publications and 5,000+ patents filed across the CU group.

Admission to CU Lucknow is through CUCET 2026 (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) — an online entrance test that also determines your scholarship amount.

Step-by-Step Admission Process

1. Register online at culko.in or call 1800-270-1411
2. Choose your programme — B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, Law, Design, or others
3. Appear for CUCET — Online MCQ-based test (Phase 1 deadline: May 30, 2026)
4. Receive scholarship offer — Based on CUCET score, up to 100% from ₹50 Crore pool
5. Document verification — Submit original documents (marksheets, ID, certificates)
6. Pay fees — After scholarship adjustment. EMI available.
7. Report to campus — Classes begin July-August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM, 60%+ marks
• MBA: Graduation with 50%+ marks
• BBA/BCA: 10+2 pass, any stream
• Law: 10+2 with 45%+ marks (BA LLB/BBA LLB)

Important Dates

• Phase 1 CUCET Deadline: May 30, 2026
• Phase 2 CUCET Deadline: September 30, 2026
• Classes Begin: July-August 2026

CU Lucknow students benefit from the Chandigarh University placement network — one of the strongest in Indian private education. The same companies that recruit from CU Punjab will recruit from CU Lucknow.

CU Placement Highlights

• 10,000+ placement offers from 1,200+ companies across the CU network
• Highest International Package: ₹1.7 Crore
• Highest Domestic Package: ₹54.75 LPA (Paloalto Networks)
• Other Top Packages: ₹51 LPA at Microsoft and Nutanix

Top Recruiters

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Paloalto Networks, Nutanix, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Flipkart, Zomato, and 1,000+ more companies.

Industry Partnership Labs

CU Lucknow has dedicated Centers of Excellence built in partnership with industry leaders: AI & ML Lab (Microsoft), Data Analytics Lab (SAS), Financial Markets Lab (NSE Academy), Digital Fabrication Lab, and Molecular Biology Lab. These labs give students hands-on experience with the same tools used in top companies.

Source: NIRF Official Rankings | UGC