What is Central University of Punjab (CUP)?

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.

What are the research facilities at CUP?

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.

Does CUP offer international exchange programs?

Yes, CUP has tie-ups with various international universities and offers student exchange programs, semester abroad opportunities, and joint research initiatives.

What are the extracurricular activities and student clubs available at CUP?

CUP encourages active student participation through various clubs, societies, and committees based on academic, cultural, sports, and social interests.

Does CUP offer online or distance learning programs?

Currently, CUP doesn't offer online or distance learning programs but might introduce them in the future.

How do I apply at CUP?

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.

What are the facilities available in Central University of Punjab?

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.

What are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc across all the specializations?

Bachelor's degree in science with 50% marks {45% in case of SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWD} from a recognized Indian or foreign university.

What are the various fields/specializations offered in Masters in Science?

The specializations offered in M.Sc are Food Sciences and Technology, Agribusiness, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Applied Science, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Physics.

What is entrance exam accepted for admission at the Central University of Punjab?

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 courseM.Pharm, MBA, MA, M.Sc, M.P.Ed, M.Com, M.EdCUCET-PGM.TechGATE

What are the language courses offered by CUP?

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 Bachelors 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.

What are the scholarships offered by CUP?

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.

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CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences is offered as 3 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D is Post Graduation. The total fees for CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2025 is ₹ 92,350 for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 18,000. Earlier, the fees in 2021 - 2022 for Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences was ₹ 51,700.

CU Punjab Hostel Fee is ₹ 24,200.

Course Description

Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences at CU Punjab is a 3 Years Degree. The course is offered On Campus as a Full Time program. CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences First Year Fees is INR 29,550 for 2025.

Candidates must have at least Post Graduation to be eligible for admissions. Check CU Punjab Admission 2025

According to NIRF Rankings 2024 for Pharmacy, CU Punjab ranks 23 out of 125 in India. Earlier, the institute ranked 19 out of 125 institutes in India.

CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)		Year 3 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition Fees	3000	3000	3000	3000	3000	3000
Admission Fees	1000	-	-	-	-	-
Registration Fees	500	-	500	-	500	-
Exam Fees	1500	1500	1500	1500	1500	1500
Caution Fee *	3000	-	-	-	-	-
Library Fees	900	900	900	900	900	900
Lab Fees	3000	3000	3000	3000	3000	3000
Convocation Fees	1100	-	-	-	-	-
Alumni Fees	700	-	-	-	-	-
Miscellaneous Fees	4550	1900	4200	1900	4200	17900
Semester Wise Fees	19250	10300	13100	10300	13100	26300
Yearly Fees	29550		23400		39400

* Fees is refundable

CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences Previous Fees

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)		Year 3 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition Fees	2160	2160	2160	2160	2160	2160
Admission Fees	1210	-	-	-	-	-
Exam Fees	1210	1210	1210	1210	1210	1210
Other Fee	9420	4170	4170	4170	4170	4170
Semester Wise Fees	14000	7540	7540	7540	7540	7540
Yearly Fees	21540		15080		15080

* Fees is refundable

CU Punjab Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D Pharmaceutical Sciences at CU Punjab is Post Graduation.

CU Punjab Ranking 2025

CU Punjab ranking 2025 has not been released. You can check the agency wise previous year national ranking below.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#23 out of 125 (2024) #4th Punjab	#19 out of 125 (2023) #4th Punjab
	#24 out of 76 (2023) #4th Punjab

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Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3-year Full-time Ph.D. program should have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) from a recognized university. Candidate must have some financial assistance such as NET-JRF, financial assistance from Govt. agencies {Like Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF), Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF), etc.} and working in CUPB projects with fellowships. NET-JRF will be exempted from the test, however, they have to appear in the interview.

Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

first year fees: ₹29,550

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Years (2025 - 2026)	year 1		year 2		year 3
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition fees	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000
Admission fees	₹1000	-	-	-	-	-
Registration fees	₹500	-	₹500	-	₹500	-
Exam fees	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500
Caution fee*	₹3000	-	-	-	-	-
library fees	₹900	₹900	₹900	₹900	₹900	₹900
lab fees	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000
convocation fees	₹1100	-	-	-	-	-
alumni fees	₹700	-	-	-	-	-
miscellaneous fees	₹4550	₹1900	₹4200	₹1900	₹4200	₹17900
Semester Wise Fees	₹19250	₹10300	₹13100	₹10300	₹13100	₹26300
Yearly Fees	₹29,550		₹23,400		₹39,400

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* Fees is refundable

Fees as per Official Website-

Important Updates

CU Punjab Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Ranking

CU Punjab Pharmacy ranking by NIRF is 23 out of 125 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 19 out of 125 in India in 2023. CU Punjab Pharmacy ranking by IIRF is 24 out of 76 in India in 2023

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#23 out of 125 in India 2024

#4th in Punjab

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Years	year 1		year 2		year 3
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition fees	₹2160	₹2160	₹2160	₹2160	₹2160	₹2160
Admission fees	₹1210	-	-	-	-	-
Exam fees	₹1210	₹1210	₹1210	₹1210	₹1210	₹1210
other fee	₹9420	₹4170	₹4170	₹4170	₹4170	₹4170
Semester Wise Fees	₹14000	₹7540	₹7540	₹7540	₹7540	₹7540
Yearly Fees	₹21,540		₹15,080		₹15,080