Chandigarh University Lucknow (CU-UP) VS KL University Guntur

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
KL University Guntur
KL University Guntur

KL University Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Courses
10
Regular
VS

Quick Comparison

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

Detailed Comparison

Type

CU Lucknow

Offline

KUG

Regular

Established

CU Lucknow

2024

KUG

1980

NAAC Grade

CU Lucknow

KUG

NIRF Rank

CU Lucknow

19

KUG

Total Courses

CU Lucknow

17

KUG

10

Approvals

CU Lucknow

UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI

KUG

UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NIRF

Fee Range

CU Lucknow

90000 - 351000

KUG

Highest Package

CU Lucknow

₹1.7 Crore

KUG

55.6 Lacs

Average Package

CU Lucknow

KUG

9.79 Lacs

Courses & Fees

CU Lucknow

Course details coming soon.

KUG

8 Courses

BA (Bachelor Of Arts)

3 Years

₹1,70,000

MA (Master Of Arts)

2 Years

₹80,000

BCA (Bachelor Of Computer Applications)

3 Years

₹2,15,000

BSc (Bachelor Of Science)

3 Years

₹1,60,000

MBA (Master Of Business Administration)

2 Years

₹3,00,000

BTech (Bachelor Of Technology)

3 Years

₹2,25,000

BPharm (Bachelor Of Pharmacy)

4 Years

₹2,35,000

BBA (Bachelor Of Business Administration)

3 Years

₹2,00,000

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.

KUG

Placement Highlights

Highest Package

55.6 Lacs

Average Package

9.79 Lacs

As per the last year reports, the highest package offered for B.Tech is Rs 60 LPA. For MBA, it was recorded at Rs 12 LPA. A total of 2563 students were placed in KL University Guntur placement of 2024. A total of 400 companies visited the campus and 4,000 offers were made. 

KL University Guntur Placement Statistics 2024

ParticularsStatistics 2023
Highest package offered for B.TechRs 60 LPA
Average B.Tech packageRs 7.8 LPA
Highest package offered for MBARs 12 LPA
Average package MBARs 4.82 LPA

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

KUG

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.
How to get a fee concession at KL University Guntur?
KL University Guntur provides fee concessions to students who get good ranks in the entrance exam. A concession will be provided for the students who are rank holders in KLEEE, EAMCET, JEE-Main, JEE Advanced, CBSE (+2), INTER (AP/TS), etc.
Is transport service available at KL University?
KL University provides 84 non-A/C buses and 02 A/C buses, covering all the important points in Vijayawada City, Guntur, Tenali, Mangalagiri, Vuyyuru, Kankipadu & Dondapadu (via Thullur). Regular transport facilities are available to Vijayawada and Guntur up to 7:15 PM.

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