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JEE Main percentile is supportive but not mandatory for admission to growth-oriented B.E. branches like ECE, Electrical, or Mechatronics at Chandigarh University. A strong percentile improves merit recognition, scholarship eligibility, and counseling priority, especially in branches with high demand. However, students can also secure admission through CUCET or direct eligibility, ensuring equal access. Chandigarh University emphasizes academic potential, foundational knowledge, and professional readiness, balancing merit recognition with inclusivity. While JEE performance provides financial and competitive advantages, it does not limit access for students who excel in Class 12 or alternative assessments.

Chandigarh University allocates a limited percentage of seats in each B.E. program, including high-demand branches like CSE and IT, for students applying with JEE Main scores under the scholarship scheme. These seats are capped at 5% of the total intake per programme and are offered based on All India Rank. Allocation is done through counselling, subject to availability and eligibility. However, the majority of seats remain open through CUCET, ensuring that admission is not overly restrictive. JEE Main applicants benefit mainly from fee waivers and early counselling advantages, not exclusive academic privileges. Once admitted, all students study under the same academic ecosystem. This transparent allocation system ensures fairness while rewarding merit.

Yes, JEE Main-qualified students are eligible for merit-based scholarships in specialised B.E. branches such as CSBS (TCS), AI (Microsoft), and Data Science (IBM). The scholarship scheme for 2026–27 awards 100% semester fee for AIR up to 25,000, 75% for 25,001–50,000, 50% for 50,001–75,000, and so on, applicable to limited seats (5% of programme intake). These scholarships provide financial support and academic recognition, enhancing opportunities in high-demand industry-aligned programs. Students without JEE can still access these branches through CUCET, but merit advantages are specifically tied to national-level performance.

Yes, students who do not qualify JEE Main can absolutely secure admission to B.E. programs at Chandigarh University through CUCET. CUCET is CU's official entrance examination and serves as a primary admission route for engineering aspirants. The university has designed this exam to fairly assess aptitude, subject knowledge, and readiness for engineering education. JEE Main is not treated as a compulsory qualifying exam for admission. Students entering through CUCET are offered the same programs, curriculum, faculty support, infrastructure, and placement opportunities as JEE-qualified students. While JEE-based scholarships are linked to rank performance, students admitted via CUCET can also explore other merit-based scholarship options. This inclusive approach ensures that capable students are not limited by performance in a single national-level examination.

Chandigarh University does not specify a fixed JEE Main percentile cutoff to secure admission into B.E. CSE specialisations such as Full Stack Development or CSE (IoT & AI). JEE Main performance is mainly considered for scholarship eligibility, which is calculated using All India Rank rather than percentile alone. Students with competitive percentiles may qualify for partial or full fee waivers under the JEE-based scholarship scheme. However, admission to these specialisations remains open through CUCET, even for students with moderate or low JEE percentiles. CU follows a flexible and student-friendly admission policy, ensuring that motivated learners are not excluded due to percentile constraints. Once enrolled, students across all admission routes benefit equally from the same academic structure, faculty expertise, industry exposure, and placement opportunities.

Yes, the industry-collaborated B.E. programs at Chandigarh University, including those aligned with IBM, TCS, Microsoft, and Virtusa, are available to students applying through JEE Main-based admission as well as CUCET.

Students who have appeared for JEE

Main 2026 can submit their scores during the admission process to be considered for JEE-based scholarships, subject to eligibility and seat availability. Admission into these collaborated programs is not restricted exclusively to JEE candidates.

Students who have not appeared for JEE or do not qualify under the scholarship rank slabs can still secure admission through CUCET. Once admitted, all students receive the same industry-driven curriculum, certification opportunities, hands-on training, and placement support. Chandigarh University ensures that access to partnered programs remains inclusive while rewarding merit through scholarships, making these specialised B.E. programs accessible through multiple entry routes.