Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP) VS CMS-Coimbatore

Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP)
Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP)

Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP)

Unnao (Near Lucknow), Uttar Pradesh
NIRF Rank
#19
Courses
17
Offline
CMS-Coimbatore
CMS-Coimbatore

CMS-Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Courses
10
Regular
VS

Quick Comparison

NIRF Rank
CU Lucknow
#19
CMS-Coimbatore
Highest Package
CU Lucknow
₹1.7 Crore
CMS-Coimbatore
Total Courses
CU Lucknow
17
CMS-Coimbatore
10
Fee Range
CU Lucknow
90000 - 351000
CMS-Coimbatore

Detailed Comparison

Type

CU Lucknow

Offline

CMS-Coimbatore

Regular

Established

CU Lucknow

2024

CMS-Coimbatore

1988

NAAC Grade

CU Lucknow

CMS-Coimbatore

NIRF Rank

CU Lucknow

19

CMS-Coimbatore

Total Courses

CU Lucknow

17

CMS-Coimbatore

10

Approvals

CU Lucknow

UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI

CMS-Coimbatore

UGC, NAAC, AICTE

Fee Range

CU Lucknow

90000 - 351000

CMS-Coimbatore

Highest Package

CU Lucknow

₹1.7 Crore

CMS-Coimbatore

Average Package

CU Lucknow

CMS-Coimbatore

Courses & Fees

CU Lucknow

Course details coming soon.

CMS-Coimbatore

8 Courses

BCA (Bachelor Of Computer Applications)

3 Years

₹60,000

Post Graduate Diploma

3 Years

₹52,000

MCom (Master Of Commerce)

2 Years

₹50,000

BA (Bachelor Of Arts)

3 Years

₹45,700

MSc (Master Of Science)

2 Years

₹20,000

BCom (Bachelor Of Commerce)

3 Years

₹60,000

BSc (Bachelor Of Science)

3 Years

₹30,000

BBA (Bachelor Of Business Administration)

3 Years

₹60,000

Placements

CU Lucknow

Placement Highlights

Highest Package

₹1.7 Crore

Average Package

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.

CMS-Coimbatore

Placement Highlights

Highest Package

Average Package

Admission Process

CU Lucknow

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

CMS-Coimbatore

Admission details not available.

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College Comparison FAQs

What is CU Lucknow?
CU Lucknow (Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh) is the UP campus of India’s #1 private university — Chandigarh University. Established in 2024, it’s India’s first AI-augmented multidisciplinary university, located on the Lucknow-Kanpur Highway in Unnao, UP.
Is CU Lucknow same as Chandigarh University?
CU Lucknow is a separate university established under a UP State Act, but it shares the Chandigarh University brand, curriculum design, and placement network. The parent CU is in Mohali, Punjab (NAAC A+, QS Asia 109).
What is CU Lucknow highest package?
₹1.7 Crore (international) and ₹54.75 LPA (domestic, Paloalto Networks). Companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Nutanix also offer ₹51 LPA packages.

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