For 2026 admissions, Central University of Punjab provides 38 UG and integrated programs with 280 seats, 48 PG courses with 1,217 seats, and 31 PhD fields with 222 spots—focusing on sciences, law, and education. Fees range from ₹32,375 first semester for BA BEd to ₹73,375 for BPharm, covering tuition and labs without extras. This guide breaks down every course from the official prospectus, helping you budget for CUET-based entry starting July 2026.
 
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility | 
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹17,200 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in a national-level management entrance examination (CAT, MAT, or CMAT)  | 
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹5,500 - 96,000 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50%  | 
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹5,040 - 31,050 | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum required percentage varies by discipline, Entrance examination clearance may be required  | 
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹34,400 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent, Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA (50% for SC/ST/PWD candidates), Qualify GATE examination  | 
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹13,460 | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Qualified entrance examination conducted by the university or any other national-level examination accepted by the university  | 
| M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | ₹7,940 - 18,740 | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Valid score in Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) or equivalent national-level entrance examination  | 
| M.S. (Master of Surgery) | ₹96,000 | MBBS degree from a recognized medical institution, valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI), completed one-year rotating internship after MBBS  | 
| Master of Performing Arts - MPA | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university  | 
Central University of Punjab UG courses for 2025-26 target Class 12 students with 50% marks (45% reserved), via CUET-UG or NCET. Integrated options like BA BEd (4 years) suit teaching careers; BTech (4 years) for tech jobs. Total seats: 280. Fees include ₹3,000 security (refundable) and ₹600 admission charge.
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | First Sem Fee (₹) | Subsequent Sem Fee (₹) | Total Approx (₹) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA BEd | 4 years | 50 | 32,375 | 18,625 | 1,49,000 | 
| BSc BEd | 4 years | 50 | 37,375 | 23,625 | 1,74,000 | 
| BPharm | 4 years | 60 | 73,375 | 59,625 | 4,85,000 | 
| BTech Computer Science Engineering | 4 years | 60 | 45,375 | 31,625 | 2,56,000 | 
| BA LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 60 | 32,375 | 18,625 | 1,87,000 | 
Central University of Punjab PG courses require 50% in bachelor's (45% reserved) and CUET-PG scores. From MA Punjabi (30 seats) for language experts to MPharm (15 seats) for drug research, 48 options span 2 years. Total seats: 1,217. First sem covers registration; thesis in the final year.
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | First Sem Fee (₹) | Subsequent Sem Fee (₹) | Total Approx (₹) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Education | 2 years | 30 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA English | 2 years | 33 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Geography | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Hindi | 2 years | 33 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA History | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Punjabi | 2 years | 30 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Sociology | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MCom | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Economics | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MA Political Science | 2 years | 40 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MEd | 2 years | 30 | 23,275 | 12,525 | 58,400 | 
| MPED | 2 years | 30 | 23,275 | 12,525 | 58,400 | 
| MLIS | 2 years | 20 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 38,700 | 
| MSc Physics | 2 years | 50 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Chemistry | 2 years | 40 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Mathematics | 2 years | 50 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Botany | 2 years | 35 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Zoology | 2 years | 35 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Microbiology | 2 years | 35 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Biotechnology | 2 years | 35 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Environmental Science | 2 years | 35 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Applied Geology | 2 years | 30 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MSc Computational Sciences | 2 years | 30 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| MBA Agribusiness | 2 years | 25 | 19,775 | 9,025 | 48,900 | 
| MTech Computer Science | 2 years | 15 | 28,075 | 19,275 | 95,500 | 
| MPharm Pharmacology | 2 years | 15 | 28,075 | 19,275 | 95,500 | 
| MSc Molecular Medicine | 2 years | 20 | 18,975 | 10,325 | 47,700 | 
| LLM | 1 year | 20 | 15,475 | 6,825 | 23,300 | 
Central University of Punjab PhD courses (3-6 years) require NET/GATE or uni test, with 55% master's (50% reserved). 31 fields, 222 seats total—full-time for fellowships (JRF ₹31,000/month), part-time for jobs. Coursework 12-16 credits mandatory.
| Field/Department | Seats | Mode | First Sem Fee (₹) | Subsequent Sem Fee (₹) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Agriculture | 8 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Applied Chemistry | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Applied Geology | 16 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Applied Physics | 23 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Biotechnology | 12 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Botany | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Chemistry | 15 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Commerce | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Computational Sciences | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Economics | 9 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Education | 10 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| English | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Environmental Sciences | 12 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Geography | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Hindi | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| History | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Journalism | 5 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Law | 10 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Library & Info Sciences | 5 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Linguistics | 5 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Management Studies | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Mathematics | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Microbiology | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Molecular Medicine | 8 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 12 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Physical Education | 5 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Physics | 15 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
| Political Science | 9 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Punjabi | 5 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Sociology | 8 | Full/Part | 17,250 / 22,000 | 7,800 / 22,000 | 
| Zoology | 10 | Full/Part | 20,550 / 27,500 | 11,100 / 27,500 | 
Short-term options like PG Diploma in Computational Linguistics (1 year, 20 seats) for skill boost, fees ₹25,000 total. Certificate in Vedic Mathematics (6 months, 30 seats) at ₹10,000. Eligibility: Relevant degree; direct apply by Jan 2026.
Applies to all Central University of Punjab courses: One-time ₹5,550 (admission ₹600, ID ₹150, security ₹3,000, misc ₹1,800). Annual ₹3,100-₹6,300 (development, insurance). Hostel: Entry ₹16,260 general (₹9,000 SC/ST), sem after ₹9,260 (₹2,000 SC/ST); mess ₹2,200/month extra.
| Charge Type | Amount (₹) | Notes | 
|---|---|---|
| One-Time Security | 3,000 | Refundable post-course | 
| Admission Fee | 600 | Non-refundable | 
| Annual Development | 2,500-3,000 | Per year | 
| Hostel Entry (General) | 16,260 | First year only | 
| Mess Advance | 2,200/month | Adjustable | 
Refunds: Full tuition if dropped before counselling, minus ₹5,000 processing. Pay via the Samarth portal.