Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP) VS IMS Engineering College

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
IMS Engineering College
IMS Engineering College

IMS Engineering College

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Courses
3
Regular
VS

Quick Comparison

NIRF Rank
CU Lucknow
#19
IEC
Highest Package
CU Lucknow
₹1.7 Crore
IEC
Total Courses
CU Lucknow
17
IEC
3
Fee Range
CU Lucknow
90000 - 351000
IEC

Detailed Comparison

Type

CU Lucknow

Offline

IEC

Regular

Established

CU Lucknow

2024

IEC

2002

NAAC Grade

CU Lucknow

IEC

NIRF Rank

CU Lucknow

19

IEC

Total Courses

CU Lucknow

17

IEC

3

Approvals

CU Lucknow

UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI

IEC

UGC, NAAC, AICTE

Fee Range

CU Lucknow

90000 - 351000

IEC

Highest Package

CU Lucknow

₹1.7 Crore

IEC

Average Package

CU Lucknow

IEC

Courses & Fees

CU Lucknow

Course details coming soon.

IEC

3 Courses

BTech (Bachelor Of Technology)

3 Years

₹55,000

MBA (Master Of Business Administration)

2 Years

₹1,43,669

MTech (Master Of Technology)

2 Years

₹28,750

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.

IEC

Placement Highlights

Highest Package

Average Package

IMSEC Ghaziabad provides on-campus placement opportunities through its dedicated placement cell. The college has an excellent placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the IMSEC Ghaziabad Placement report 2024, a total of 1,000 students were placed in top-notch companies. IMSEC Ghaziabad placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics 
Placement Rate100%
Highest PackageINR 50 LPA
Average PackageINR 6.5 LPA
Median PackageINR 3.82 Lakh
No. of Offers1,200
No. of Students Placed1,000
No. of Companies Visited150

IMSEC Ghaziabad Top Recruiters

Top recruiters for graduates from IMSEC Ghaziabad are given below:

AmazonAccentureInfosys
CognizantTCSWipro
NestleCapgeminiBYJU’s

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

IEC

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.
Is IMS, Ghaziabad recognized by the UGC?
Yes, IMS, Ghaziabad is recognized by the UGC.
Which university is IMS , Ghaziabad affiliated to ?
IMS , Ghaziabad is affiliated to the IMS Engineering College.

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