Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP) VS IIT Bombay

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
IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Courses
10
Regular
VS

Quick Comparison

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

Detailed Comparison

Type

CU Lucknow

Offline

IIT Bombay

Regular

Established

CU Lucknow

2024

IIT Bombay

1958

NAAC Grade

CU Lucknow

IIT Bombay

NIRF Rank

CU Lucknow

19

IIT Bombay

Total Courses

CU Lucknow

17

IIT Bombay

10

Approvals

CU Lucknow

UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI

IIT Bombay

AICTE, UGC

Fee Range

CU Lucknow

90000 - 351000

IIT Bombay

Highest Package

CU Lucknow

₹1.7 Crore

IIT Bombay

1.68 Crore

Average Package

CU Lucknow

IIT Bombay

21.8 Lacs

Courses & Fees

CU Lucknow

Course details coming soon.

IIT Bombay

8 Courses

BSc + MSc

5 Years

₹27,000

MBA (Master Of Business Administration)

2 Years

₹2,00,000

MPhil (Master Of Philosophy)

2 Years

₹40,300

BTech (Bachelor Of Technology)

4 Years

₹1,07,500

BDes (Bachelor Of Design)

4 Years

₹1,16,800

MSc (Master Of Science)

2 Years

₹15,000

PhD (Doctor Of Philosophy)

3 Years

₹51,600

MTech (Master Of Technology)

2 Years

₹40,700

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.

IIT Bombay

Placement Highlights

Highest Package

1.68 Crore

Average Package

21.8 Lacs

According to the IIT Bombay placement report 2025, 75% placement rate was achieved. Out of total 1494 students registered, 1098 students got placed. The highest package offered during 2024 placements is Rs 2.2 crore PA offered to a BTech student. Moreover, the average package offered in 2024 was Rs 23.5 LPA and median package as Rs 17.92 LPA. More than 100 companies visited the campus for placements. Some of the top recruiters for IIT Bombay Placements are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Tata Steel, etc.

IIT Bombay Placement Statistics 2025

The IIT Bombay placement statistics 2025 can be checked below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics 2025
Placement percentage75%
Number of companies visited100+
Total students registered1494
Total students placed1098
Highest package offeredRs 2.2 CPA
Average package offeredRs 23.5 LPA
Median package offeredRs 17.92 LPA

IIT Bombay Course Wise Placement Statistics 2025

The course wise IIT Bombay placement statistics 2025 can be checked below:

CourseStudents RegisteredStudents ParticipatedStudents PlacedPlacement Rate
BTech93081968382%
MBA100% Placed100%
MTech56449741583%
Overall1,4941,3161,09883%

IIT Bombay Top Recruiters

Some of the top IIT Bombay recruiters who visit the campus every year are as follows:

GoogleGoldman SachsHoneywellITCNvidiaMahindra Comviva
MicrosoftMcKinseyISROHULWorldQuantGeP Solutions
AmazonBCGAccentureProcter & GambleGravitonDeloitte Consulting
QualcommKearneyL&TMahindra GroupDa Vinci DerivativesAmdocs

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

IIT Bombay

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.
Can I get IIT Bombay with 1000 rank?
IIT Bombay B.Tech cut off generally remains on the higher side. It is too soon to say if 1000 rank in JEE Advanced 2023 will be enough for IIT Bombay B.Tech admissions 2023. JoSAA 2023 will publish the course-wise IIT Bombay B.Tech cut off 2023 soon. Meanwhile, you can view our expected IIT Bombay B.Tech cut off 2023 list.
What is IIT Bombay eligibility criteria for B.Tech admission?
Candidates who wish to apply for Indian Institute of Technology Bombay B.Tech admission need to pass Class 12 from a recognised board. Further, they need to qualify JEE Main first and then JEE Advanced for IIT Bombay B.Tech admission.

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