![Central University of Punjab - [CUP]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/14478478192.jpg?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)
Central University of Punjab (CUP) is a government university in Bhatinda. Established in 2009, CUP is recognised by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by the NAAC. The university is also ranked 100 among top universities in India. Central University of Punjab offers research-oriented Master's and PhD programs in the areas of Sciences, Technology, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences.
The university is multi-cultural and multi-lingual as it has students from 28 States, 07 UTs and International students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, faculty members and non-teaching staff from most of the States.
The campus of Central University of Punjab (CUP) is spread over 500 acres of land situated at village Ghudd in Bathinda District of Punjab. Central University of Punjab has signed 4 MOUs with Foreign Universities/Institutions and over 40 MOUs with Institutions/Industries at the National Level. The university has collaborated for student exchange programs and academic collaborations to provide better opportunities to its students.
Table of Content
- Central University of Punjab Merit List 2024
- Central University of Punjab CUET PG Cutoff 2024
- Central University of Punjab Highlights
- Central University of Punjab Courses & Fees
- Central University of Punjab Admission Process
- Central University of Punjab Collaborations
- Central University of Punjab Placements
- Central University of Punjab Scholarships
- Central University of Punjab Campus & Facilities
- Central University of Punjab FAQs
Central University of Punjab Merit List 2024 (Released)
| Course | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.ED. | Check here | - | - |
| M.SC. BOTANY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. HUMAN GENETICS | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. MICROBIOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. CHEMISTRY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. ECONOMICS | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. HISTORY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Check here | Check here | - |
| M.SC. CHEMICAL SCIENCES (MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY) | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M. A. PSYCHOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. ZOOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. ENGLISH | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. MOLECULAR MEDICINE | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. GEOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. PHYSICS (COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS)) | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. PHYSICS | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. GEOGRAPHY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.COM. | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. STATISTICS | Check here | - | - |
| L.L.M. | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. BIOINFORMATICS | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. CHEMISTRY (SPECIALIZATION IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY) | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M. LIB. I. SC. (MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCES) | Check here | - | - |
| M.SC. BIOCHEMISTRY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.TECH. COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (CYBER SECURITY) | Check here | - | - |
| M.A. SOCIOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.TECH. COMPUTER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | Check here | - | - |
| M.SC. MATHEMATICS | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. CHEMISTRY (THEORETICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY) | Check here | - | - |
| M.SC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.SC. GEOGRAPHY | Check here | Check here | Check here |
| M.A. HINDI | Check here | - | - |
| M.A. EDUCATION | Check here | - | - |
Given below is the CUET PG cutoff 2024 for various PG programs of Central University of Punjab:
| Courses | General Cutoff (2024) |
|---|---|
| M.Tech Computer Science & Technology | 26 |
| M.Sc Food Science and Technology | 40 |
| M.Tech Cyber Security | 45 |
| M.Ed | 45 |
| MA Hindi | 45 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | 60 |
| M.Sc Botany | 63 |
| MA Music Vocal | 66 |
| MPA Theatre Arts | 66 |
| M.Sc Environmental Science & Technology | 71 |
| M.Sc Medicinal Chemistry | 72 |
| M.Sc Theoretical and Computation Chemistry | 73 |
| M.Com | 83 |
| MA History | 87 |
| M.Sc Applied Chemistry | 90 |
| MA Mass Communication & Journalism | 93 |
| M.Sc Statistics | 96 |
| MA Geography | 101 |
| MA Economics | 105 |
| M.Sc Geography | 110 |
| M.Sc Computational Physics | 112 |
| MA English | 120 |
| M.Sc Mathematics | 128 |
| L.L.M. | 129 |
| M.Sc Chemistry | 134 |
| MA Punjabi | 141 |
| M.Sc Physics | 144 |
| MBA Agribusiness | 147 |
| M.Sc Biochemistry | 149 |
| M.Sc Bioinformatics | 149 |
| M.Sc Human Genetics | 150 |
| MA Political Science | 150 |
| M.Sc Molecular Medicine | 160 |
| MA International Relations and Political Science | 165 |
| M.Sc Zoology | 169 |
| M.Sc Geology | 175 |
| MA Sociology | 179 |
| M.Sc Microbiology | 213 |
| MA Psychology | 244 |
| M.Pharm Pharmacognosy | - |
| MA Education | - |
| M.P.Ed | - |
| M.A. Performing Arts Theatre & Television | - |
| Master of Education M.Ed Physical Education | - |
Central University of Punjab Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Name | Central University of Punjab |
| Location | Bathinda, Punjab |
| Establishment Year | Institute Type | 2009 | Central University |
| Approved by | UGC, AICTE, PCI |
| Accreditations | A+ grade by NAAC |
| NIRF Ranking (2023) | #100 in University Category #19 in Pharmacy |
| Student Count | 1510 |
| Faculty Count | 106 |
| Campus Size | 500 Acres |
| Placements | Median Salary Package | 60% | INR 3.31 LPA |
| Scholarship |
|
| Official Website | cup.edu.in |
Central University of Punjab Courses & Fees
Central University of Punjab offers over 50 courses at PG and Doctoral level across various specializations. M.Sc, M.Pharm, and M.Tech are some of the most opted courses at the university. It also offers Short-Term Courses for skill development. CUP has 31 Departments under 11 Schools of Studies in the areas ranging from Sciences, Technology, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences. The eligibility, selection criteria, and total fee for Central University of Punjab Courses are given in the table below:
| Course | Details | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MA | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 43,425 |
| M.Sc | Eligibility: B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 55,925 |
| M.Pharm | Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with 55% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG/GPAT |
INR 76,375 |
| M.Tech | Eligibility: BE/B.Tech in related discipline with a minimum 60% marks Selection Criteria: GATE/CUET PG followed by counselling |
INR 91,325 |
| MBA (Agri-business) | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Sciences with at least 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 73,975 |
| LLM | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 57,975 |
| PhD | Eligibility: Post Graduate Degree with a minimum of 60% marks Selection Criteria: Written Test + Interview |
INR 21,540 (First Year Fees) |
Central University of Punjab Admission Process
Admissions at Central University of Punjab are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. The university accepts Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) scores for admission to all PG courses. However, admission to M.Pharm and M.Tech courses are also offered based on GPAT and GATE scores, respectively. The final selection is done through a counselling process conducted by the university. Candidates must note that admission to 50% of seats in the M.Tech program is filled through CCMT counselling and the remaining are filled though CUET PG.
The demand ratio for admission to PG seats at the Central University of Punjab is 1:187. For Diploma / Certificate programs, the demand ratio is 1:660. The demand ratio for admission to PhD seats is 1:7. Central University of Punjab admissions usually begin in May or June every year. The application process is completely online, eligible candidates can fill the application form through the official website @cup.edu.in
Central University of Punjab Collaborations
Central University of Punjab has signed 4 MOUs with Foreign Universities/Institutions and over 40 MOUs with Institutions/Industries at the National Level. The university has collaborated with student exchange programs and academic collaborations to provide better opportunities to its students.
Central University of Punjab has collaborated with some of the foreign universities shown in the table below:
| University of Lille-Health and Law, France | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok |
| Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, Mengla, Yunnan Province, China | Worchester University, United Kingdom |
Central University of Punjab Placements
Central University of Punjab has a placement cell that is responsible for placements for final year students. Central University of Punjab placement 2023 report has not been released yet. However, as per the NIRF 2023 report submitted by the university, the placement highlights are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) |
|---|---|
| Overall PG 2-year median package | INR 3.1 LPA |
| Overall PG 2-year total students | 892 |
| Overall PG 2-year students placed | 123 |
| MPharm median package | INR 3.36 LPA |
| MPharm total students | 47 |
| MPharm students placed | 28 |
| Top Recruiters | Parexel, Apcer Life Sciences - Delhi and Ahmedabad, Sarv Biolabs, Pharmacoevidence, IQVIA, Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd, Vetiver Pvt Ltd, E-Beta Innovations, School of Pharmaceutical and Population Health Informatics, DIT, University, Dehradun, UK; Integral Bioscience Ltd, Indio Rama Synthetics India Ltd |
Central University of Punjab Scholarships
Central University of Punjab offers scholarship to meritorious and financially weaker students. The university also provides scholarships offered by the state and central government. Some of the Central University of Punjab Scholarships are given in the table below:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| University and State scholarship for Toppers | 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank holders | INR 3000 deduction in the fees by the University |
| Fellowship for Research Scholars of M.Phil and Ph.D | Postgraduate | M.Phil – INR 5,000 per month Ph.D – INR 8,000 per month Working contingencies: 1. Humanities – INR 8,000 per annum 2. Science – INR 10,000 per annum |
| Earn While You Learn Scheme |
|
For doing the jobs as specified by the university, students may be paid INR 100/- per hour and students would be permitted to work for 50 hours/month this ceiling on the working hours stipulates that the jobs are not pursued at the cost of study |
Central University of Punjab Campus & Facilities
The campus of Central University of Punjab is situated at village Ghudd in Bathinda District of Punjab. The 500 acres University campus is designed to be environment friendly and energy efficient and is conforming to GRIHA-IV norms. The university is a blend of learning and modern infrastructure. Central University of Punjab facilities are as follows:
- Healthcare: University has established a healthcare centre that has facilities like OPD, an in-house facility covering basic medicine and first-aid, ambulance, on-call medical officer and support staff, and health advisors are issued from time to time.
- Hostel: The University has 2 Girls’ hostels and 2 Boys’ hostels. The facilities provided in the hostels are Wi-Fi, beds, mattresses, study table, a chair, an almirah, 24x7 water and electricity supply, housekeeping facility, hygienic food, and a common Room with a TV facility.
- Library – The library is ergonomically designed with elegant modern furniture and is well equipped with over 36,606 titles and subscribes to 71 journals, and 9507 full-text E-journals and has access to various digital libraries, and educational societies. The library is fully airconditioned and has Wi-Fi connectivity to provide the option to work with both online and offline resources.
- Fitness center – Well-equipped fully airconditioned gyms are provided for all students for their health needs and fitness. Students are encouraged to take time out of their busy schedule to concentrate on fitness as well.
- Transport – A bus facility is provided for staff and students for commuting.
- Museum – It would be interesting to know that the university has a museum that houses a vast collection of historical and archaeological exhibits from the Harappan civilization from the Mawa region of Punjab. It also exhibits a photo gallery on the historical and cultural transformation of Bathinda City.
- Sports – The university has walking trails around the campus. Other facilities include a Badminton court, Table Tennis court, Outdoor Volleyball, running track, football ground, cricket ground and basketball court.
- Earn-While-You-Learn Scheme – The University is encouraging the students to earn while learning by taking up part-time jobs at the University itself.
Central University of Punjab FAQs
Ques. What is Central University of Punjab (CUP)?
Ans. CUP is a central research university established in 2009 by an Act of Parliament. It's located in Ghudda village, Bathinda, Punjab, India. Accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC and consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in India by NIRF, CUP offers high-quality education and research opportunities in various disciplines.
Ques. What are the research facilities at CUP?
Ans. CUP has well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and research centers across various disciplines. It promotes active research collaborations and provides funding opportunities for faculty and students.
Ques. Does CUP offer international exchange programs?
Ans. Yes, CUP has tie-ups with various international universities and offers student exchange programs, semester abroad opportunities, and joint research initiatives.
Ques. What are the extracurricular activities and student clubs available at CUP?
Ans. CUP encourages active student participation through various clubs, societies, and committees based on academic, cultural, sports, and social interests.
Ques. Does CUP offer online or distance learning programs?
Ans. Currently, CUP doesn't offer online or distance learning programs but might introduce them in the future.
Ques. How do I apply at CUP?
Ans. Central University of Punjab located in Bhatinda- Punjab, offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in the fields of Science, Commerce, Arts and Management. The admission for PG is based on merit and marks obtained in the qualifying exam. For all postgraduate courses, candidates are required to attend the CUET-PG entrance exam. Further, the Central University of Punjab conducts its entrance for the doctoral program (PhD).
Candidates can for admission to CUP online. To apply to the Central University of Punjab, follow the steps:
- Visit the official website of the university cup.edu.in.
- Click the tab “Online Admission Form” on the homepage.
- Read all the instructions carefully and duly fill in all the necessary details.
- Upload scanned images of signature and photograph.
- Pay a fee of INR 800 (general category) and INR 400 (reserved category) for the application.
- Verify thoroughly and submit the application form along with the required documents before the last date.
Ques. What are the facilities available in Central University of Punjab?
Ans. The university has established a health care center that has facilities like OPD, an in-house facility covering basic medicine and first-aid, ambulance, on-call medical officer and support staff, and health advisors are issued from time to time. The University has 2 Girls’ hostels and 2 Boys’ hostels with facilities like Wi-Fi, beds, mattresses, study table, a chair, an almirah, 24x7 water and electricity supply, a housekeeping facility, hygienic food, and a common Room with a TV facility. The library is ergonomically designed with elegant modern furniture and is well equipped with over 36,606 titles and subscribes to 71 journals, and 9507 full-text E-journals and has access to various digital libraries, and educational societies. The library is fully airconditioned and has Wi-Fi connectivity to provide the option to work with both online and offline resources. Well-equipped fully airconditioned gyms are provided for all students for their health needs and fitness. A bus facility is provided for staff and students for commuting. It would be interesting to know that the university has a museum that houses a vast collection of historical and archaeological exhibits. The university has walking trails around the campus. Other facilities include a Badminton court, Table Tennis court, Outdoor Volleyball, running track, football ground, cricket ground and basketball court. The University is encouraging the students to earn while learning by taking up part-time jobs at the University itself.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc across all the specializations?
Ans. Bachelor's degree in science with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
Ques. What are the various fields/specializations offered in Masters in Science?
Ans. The specializations offered in M.Sc are Food Sciences and Technology, Agribusiness, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Applied Science, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Physics.
Ques. What is entrance exam accepted for admission at the Central University of Punjab?
Ans. Central University of Punjab offers around 40 courses for UG, PG, and Doctoral along with Certificate and Diploma Programs. Here are the accepted examinations for each course
| M.Pharm, MBA, MA, M.Sc, M.P.Ed, M.Com, M.Ed | CUCET-PG |
| M.Tech | GATE |
Ques. What are the language courses offered by CUP?
Ans. The School of language, literature, and culture at Central University of Punjab offers MA with different language specializations such as MA English, MA Hindi, and MA Punjabi. The eligibility to apply for this course is a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in aggregate with at least 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD} in English/Hindi/Punjabi respectively from a recognized Indian or foreign University.
Ques. What are the scholarships offered by CUP?
Ans. The university provides financial aid to the students by providing scholarships. University and the state-wise scholarship for top 3 rankers are rewarded INR 3000 deduction in the fees. The university also has a scheme for all students called Earn While You Learn, where students are provided various jobs in the university for which they are provided INR 100 and students would be permitted to work for 50 hours/month and this ceiling on working hour is stipulated that the jobs are not pursued at the cost of study. M.Phil and Ph.D. students are provided Fellowship of INR 5000 and INR 8000 per month respectively. Further working contingencies of INR 8000 and INR 10,000 per annum are offered to Humanities and Science students respectively. Through the Travel Grant Scheme, teachers, scholars, and officers shall be permitted to avail of this financial assistance scheme once a year. TA/DA as per university rules and registration fee, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- shall be paid to the eligible teachers, scholars, and officers under this scheme.
![Baba Farid Group of Institutions - [BFGI]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/appImage/1597733393Cover.jpeg?h=111.44&w=263&mode=stretch)
![Akal University - [AU]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/appImage/1487857116AppNew.jpg?h=111.44&w=263&mode=stretch)
![Baba Farid College - [BFC]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/appImage/419_BABAFARIDBATHINDA_APP.jpg?h=111.44&w=263&mode=stretch)
![Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/appImage/25788_PAU_APP.jpg?h=111.44&w=263&mode=stretch)
![Central University of South Bihar - [CUSB]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1493289864Logo.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/14863830216.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Odisha - [CUO]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1482239061logo new 1.png?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Pondicherry University - [PU]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1503565250logonew1.png?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Karnataka - [CUK]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1394455308Central University of Karnataka.png?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Kerala - [CUK]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1420869097looooooooooooooo.png?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Rajasthan - [CURAJ]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1437635377CENTER rajasithan university.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Gujarat - [CUG]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1728027917oo.png?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Tamil Nadu - [CUTN]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/uv25874.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University - [BBAU]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1485518600logo1.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Jharkhand - [CUJ]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1493813207uv25579.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
![Central University of Haryana - [CUH]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1503918693uv25521.jpg?h=72&w=72&mode=stretch)
Comments
Found 15 Comments
CU Punjab Admission 2025 is ongoing for various B Pharma programs through CUET-UG 2025. The fee for the BPharma course is not available online, you can contact the college for the detailed information about the course.
Yes, you can do law courses in Central University of Punjab. There are two law courses available in the Central University of Punjab. These are LLM and PhD Law.
The first-year fee for the MSc in Mathematics is INR 15,200, and for the 2nd year is INR 11,620 at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Masters of Science in Mathematics popularly known as M.Sc. Mathematics is a postgraduate programme of two years and sub-divided into four semesters. The main objective of this course is to give first-hand knowledge in advanced applied mathematics and forefront research experience. The basic eligibility that colleges ask for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with mathematics as a main subject, from any recognized university or board. Admission shall be based on the merit of the students in the Entrance Test of CUET.
CUET PG MBA Agri Business Management Cutoff was released on 13th April 2024. Before this, the final key of CUET PG MBA was released on 12th April 2024.
Central University of Punjab offers B.Sc. B.Ed. course to the students. The application forms are available on the official website of Central University of Punjab. The application form last date is 15th May 2024.
Central University of Punjab is a Central Government University. Central University of Punjab has been accredited by NAAC and NIRF with Grade A and 101 ranking respectively
The entrance exam for PhD is UGC-NET which is to be conducted twice every year, the first one has already been conducted by June 2023 and the second one will be conducted by December 2023.
BALLB course is not offered in Central University of Panjab, Bathinda.
Admissions to various courses at the Central University of Punjab are based on entrance examinations. You can check out more details here; CUP Courses & Fees
Is it a government university?
Central University of Punjab is a government university. The university was established under ‘The Central Universities Act, 2009’.
For taking admission to M.Sc. Geology in Central University of Panjab, you need to appear for the CUET PG examination and have to pass it as per the valid cutoff scores.
The fee structure of the Central University of Punjab PhD Economics is not available on its official website. It can be obtained by visiting the university only.
The application process for admission in CUP has started. You can check here for details and get updated about any new information regarding entrance of LLM. CUP Admission. .
The total fee of the Central University of Punjab M.Sc. Chemistry is INR 26,820. The first year fee of the course is INR 15,200. The second year fee of the cousre is INR 11,620.
There are entrance examinations CUET UG and CUET PG, the scores of which are accepted by the Central University of Punjab for admission to UG and PG courses respectively.