Admission Announcement 2026–27 (Postgraduate Programmes)
Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
The Central University of Punjab (CUPB), a Central University established by an Act of Parliament and accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade, invites applications for admission to its Postgraduate Programmes for the Academic Session 2026–27 through the Common University Entrance Test (PG) – 2026 [CUET (PG)], to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Ranked 77th (University Category), 20th (Pharmacy) and 40th (Law) in NIRF 2025, and placed in the 601–800 global rank band in THE World University Rankings 2026, the University offers a vibrant academic environment with a modern Wi-Fi campus spread over 500 acres, well-equipped hostels for boys and girls, advanced research laboratories, an active Training & Placement Cell, coaching support for competitive examinations, and a highly qualified faculty with international exposure.
Programmes Offered
Admissions are available to the following programmes:
M.Tech.
- Computer Science & Technology
- Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
M.Sc.
- Mathematics, Statistics, Physics
- Chemistry (Applied Chemistry; Theoretical & Computational Chemistry)
- Bioinformatics
- Physics (Computational Physics)
- Botany, Zoology
- Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Geology
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Food Science & Technology
- Chemical Sciences (Medicinal Chemistry)
- Molecular Medicine
- Human Genetics
- Geography
M.Pharm.
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
M.A.
- Economics, Sociology, History
- Psychology, English, Hindi, Punjabi
- Politics & International Relations
- Education
- Journalism & Mass Communication
- Political Science
- Geography
Other Postgraduate Programmes
- MBA (Agribusiness)
- M.Ed.
- M.P.Ed.
- Master of Library & Information Sciences
- Master of Performing Arts (Theatre)
- M.A. Music (Vocal)
- LL.M.
- M.Com.
New PG Programmes (from Academic Session 2026–27)
M.Sc.
- Community Medicine & Health
- Biotechnology
M.A.
- Public Policy & Governance
- Civilization Studies
- Religious Studies
MBA
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
Admission through CUET (PG) – 2026
- Last date for submission of online CUET (PG) application and examination fee: 14 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Month of CUET (PG) Examination: March 2026
- Applications must be submitted online at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
Candidates appearing in the final examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CUET (PG) 2026.
Detailed information regarding eligibility, examination scheme, syllabus, examination centres, fee, admission process, programme structure, and prospectus is available on the official websites of NTA and the Central University of Punjab.
University Website: https://cup.edu.in/
Contact Details
Controller of Examinations
Central University of Punjab
Address: Bathinda–Badal Road, V.P.O. Ghudda, District Bathinda, Punjab – 151401
Email: admissionscup@cup.edu.in
Phone: 0164-2864179
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply within the stipulated timeline and take advantage of the diverse academic opportunities offered by the Central University of Punjab.