Chandigarh University vs Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 5 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Chandigarh University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Mohali, Punjab | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.7L – ₹13.6L | ₹1.8L – ₹7L |
| Highest package | ₹1.7 Cr | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #19, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 51 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0747 | U-0549 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | cuchd.in | aktu.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Chandigarh University: from ₹1.7 lakh, against ₹1.8 lakh at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
- Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹45 LPA at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
- Chandigarh University is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, about 600 km apart.
- Chandigarh University is a private institution and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a government institution.
- Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; 8 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes in all and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Arch
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
- M.Pharm
Only at Chandigarh University (16)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Des
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- Ph.D
- GNM
