The Central University of Punjab (CUPB), established in 2009, is a prestigious institution located in Bathinda, Punjab. As a central university, it operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The university has 'A+' grade by NAAC accreditation in 2023 year. It is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC). The campus area is across 500 acres in Bathinda in Punjab. CUPB offers full-time, research-oriented education. CUPB offers Undergraduate, Master's and PhD programs focused on research in fields like Science, Technology, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences. CUP's campus covers 500 acres in the village of Ghudd, Bathinda District.
Table of Contents
- CUPB Highlights
- Central University of Punjab Rankings
- Central University of Punjab Courses Offered
- Central University of Punjab Admission Process
- Central University of Punjab Fee & Scholarships
- CUPB Campus
- Central University of Punjab Placement Opportunities
- FAQs
Central University of Punjab Rankings
The Central University of Punjab has consistently ranked among the top universities in India, achieving an 83rd position in the NIRF University Category for 2024, improving from 100th in 2023. The university has maintained its position within the Top 100 Universities for 6 consecutive years according to NIRF rankings.
| Ranking Body |
2024 |
2023 |
| NIRF (University) |
83rd |
100th |
| NIRF (Overall) |
100-150 |
100-150 |
| NIRF (Pharmacy) |
23rd |
19th |
| QS India (Overall) |
101-150 |
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| India Today - Top General Government Universities in India 2024 |
27th |
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Central University of Punjab Courses Offered
CUPB offers the following popular UG, PG and doctoral courses:
| Course Name |
Eligibility |
Duration |
Total Fees (INR) |
| M.Sc. |
Bachelors in science with 50% for general and 45% in case of SC/ST/OBC, etc. Selection based on CUET PG |
2 years |
55,925 |
| M.Tech |
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with min 60% Selection based on GATE/CUET PG |
2 years |
91,325 |
| M.Pharma |
B.Pharm with minimum 55%; selection based on GPAT/CUET PG |
2 years |
76,375 |
| MBA in Agribusiness |
Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture field with 50%; selection based on CUET PG |
2 years |
73,975 |
| MA |
Bachelor’s with 50%; selection based on CUET PG |
2 years |
43,425 |
| Ph.D. |
Master’s Degree with min 60%; selection on the basis of written test and interview |
3-5 years |
21,540 for 1st year |
| LLM |
LLB with 50% |
2 years |
57,975 |
Central University of Punjab Admission Process
The admission process at Central University of Punjab is primarily entrance-based. The university accepts national-level entrance exams like CUET PG for its masters courses. MTech and MPharma admissions are based on scores of GPAT and GATE. Finally, the university invites the shortlisted candidates for an interview.
- Register on the CUPB university’s official website.
- Fill out the application form with your personal and academic details and upload documents.
- Appear for the entrance exam.
- Check merit lists and counseling details on the university website.
- Submit the required documents and pay the application fees online for admission confirmation.
Required Documents Candidates are also required to submit some documents as a part of their application for admission at CUPB for their course.
- Birth Certificate
- Marksheet- Class 12 and 10th
- Category Certificate (for reserved- SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Aadhar Card or a valid id proof
- Marksheet or scores of entrance exam like JEE/NET/GATE
CUP Bhatinda offers 30 specializations for its PhD programs. The cutoff mark for CUET is 55%, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates. Students who cleared UGC NET are exempted from this.
Central University of Punjab Fees & Scholarship Opportunities
The tuition fees for popular courses such as MBA and MSc at CUPB are as tabulated below:
| Program |
Annual Fees in INR |
| M.Sc |
15,200 |
| M.A. Political Science |
14,230 |
| MBA |
19,955 |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons.) |
24,000 |
| LLM |
14,230 |
CUPB Scholarships
CUPB has scholarships offered to students who are having weak financial backgrounds. The details for available scholarships for CUP students are:
| Scholarship Name |
Eligibility |
Reward Amount |
| University & State Scholarships for Toppers |
1,2, and 3 rank holder |
Rs. 3000 fee deduction |
| Earn While You Learn Scheme |
- Enrolled in CUPB
- Not receiving any financial aid
- All PG students can be considered as lab assistants
|
Rs. 100 per hour for 50 hours in a month |
| Fellowship for Research Scholars of MPhil & PhD |
PG students |
Monthly Reward
- MPhil: Rs 5000
- PhD: Rs 8000
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CUPB Campus and Facilities
The Central University of Punjab campus is spread over 500 acres, offering different facilities to its students and faculty.
- It has well-equipped laboratories, research centers, and a central library with an extensive collection of books and e-resources.
- CUPB has 2 separate hostels for male and female students each with amenities like WiFi, study table, chair, etc.
- Other Facilities include Medical center, cafeterias, transport services, and Wi-Fi-enabled campus.
- CUPB has a healthcare centre with OPD facilities, on-call medical officer and support staff.
- It has an air-conditioned gym for the fitness of its students.
- Students are provided with bus facility.
- The university has a museum with exhibits from Harappan civilization with a photo gallery on transformation of the city of Bathinda.
Central University of Punjab (CUPB) Placements
The Central University of Punjab has a placement cell that works to assist students studying at the internship to secure jobs & internships for their careers.
- In the Pharmacy department of the university, 77.42% of students were placed with the median salary offered as ₹3.47 Lakhs.
- Top Recruiters at the university includes Infosys, Wipro, Indian Oil Corporation, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), and ICICI Bank.
The university allows students to earn while they are studying through their Earn while Learn Scheme in which the students can take up some part-time jobs at the University itself.
