Complete guide to CUH Mahendergarh — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Central University of Haryana (CUH) was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act, 2009 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education), Government of India. Located at Jant-Pali villages, Mahendergarh district, Haryana — 133 km from Delhi on NH-11 — CUH is a fully residential central university spread across a 484-acre campus with NAAC 'A' grade accreditation.
CUH offers over 86 programmes at UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Law, and Education. B.Tech programmes in CSE, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Printing & Packaging Technology are admitted through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling as a GFTI. The 2025 JoSAA closing rank for B.Tech CSE was approximately 58,471 (General AI, Round 6) — accessible for students in the 55,000–1,30,000 JEE Main range.
CUH's unique B.Tech in Printing and Packaging Technology is one of very few such GFTI-level engineering programmes in India — opening niche career paths in packaging design, print media technology, flexible packaging, and FMCG product development. CUH also offers a B.Tech in Energy Systems and Management — reflecting India's national energy transition agenda.
The university maintains a dedicated Training and Placement Centre in Gurugram — giving CUH students direct access to NCR's large technology, FMCG, and consulting hiring ecosystem. As per NIRF 2025, 421 students were placed in 2024 (140 UG, 281 PG) — a significant improvement from previous years. The highest B.Tech package was ₹20 LPA.
For 2026 admissions, CUH is ideal for students with JEE Main ranks of 50,000–2,00,000+ who want an affordable (<₹2.5 lakh total 4-year tuition), NAAC 'A' grade central university B.Tech with a fully residential campus experience in NCR-adjacent Haryana.
CUH Mahendergarh holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 151–200 (2025) |
| NAAC | Accreditation | A Grade |
| IIRF | Central University | 15 (2025) |
| THE Interdisciplinary Science (THE 2026) | Global | Top 100 (THE 2026 – mentioned) |
| UGC Recognised Central University | Parliament Act | Recognised |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings | Global | Cited (2026) |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| Nature Index (2024) | Research | Ranked 94th |
CUH Mahendergarh offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 28 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Printing and Packaging Technology | YES | — | — |
| Energy Systems and Management (B.Tech) | YES | YES | — |
| School of Management Studies (MBA) | — | YES | — |
| Life Sciences | — | YES | YES |
| Physics & Astrophysics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| School of Law (BA LLB / LLM) | YES | YES | — |
The fee structure at CUH Mahendergarh is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹16,500 |
| Development Fee (per semester) | ₹5,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per year) | ₹8,000 |
| Mess Charges (per year, approx.) | ₹25,000 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | ₹1,500 |
| Library & Lab Fee (per year) | ₹3,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee (per year) | ₹1,500 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Total B.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹65,000–₹68,000 |
| Total B.Tech 4-Year (approx.) | ₹2.5 lakh (tuition only ₹2.06 lakh) |
At ₹16,500 per semester tuition, CUH's B.Tech is extraordinarily affordable — total 4-year tuition is only ₹2.06 lakh, and total cost including hostel and mess is approximately ₹2.5 lakh.
SC/ST students are eligible for central government post-matric scholarship covering full tuition via NSP — making CUH effectively free for eligible SC/ST students.
Haryana state scholarships (Chirag, SC/OBC, Mukhyamantri Medhavi) and central OBC/EWS NSP scholarships are available for eligible students.
AICTE Pragati (₹50,000/yr for girls) and AICTE Saksham (₹50,000/yr for PwD) scholarships are available for eligible students. CUH also has a merit scholarship programme for top academic performers.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for CUH Mahendergarh B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE – Round 6 / Last Round (General AI) | 58,471 | 24,000 | 12,000 | 6,500 |
| B.Tech CSE – Round 1 (General AI) | 55,955 | 22,000 | 10,500 | 5,500 |
| B.Tech EE – Round 6 (General AI) | 84,049 | 38,000 | 18,000 | 9,500 |
| B.Tech EE – Round 1 (General AI) | 72,553 | 32,000 | 15,000 | 8,000 |
| B.Tech Civil – Round 1 (General AI) | 85,557 | 40,000 | 19,000 | 10,000 |
| B.Tech Printing & Packaging – Last Round (General AI) | 483,320 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.Tech Energy Systems – Round 1 (General AI) | 95,000 | 45,000 | 21,000 | 11,000 |
| M.Tech CSE (GATE – General) | 350 | 300 | 242 | 195 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Expected Closing Rank
Very open — 2026 Expected Closing Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 45 | ₹4L |
| Consulting & Analytics | 20 | ₹5L |
| Banking & Finance | 18 | ₹4.5L |
| Packaging & FMCG | 12 | ₹3.8L |
| Energy & Utilities | 10 | ₹5L |
| Government & PSUs | 8 | ₹6.5L |
| Core Engineering | 6 | ₹4L |
| Higher Studies (GATE/MBA) | 0 | ₹0 |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹5L | 60% |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹4.5L | 52% |
| Civil Engineering | ₹3.8L | 45% |
| Printing & Packaging Technology | ₹4L | 55% |
| Energy Systems & Management | ₹5L | 50% |
| MBA | ₹4.5L | 72% |
| M.Tech / PG | ₹4.5L | 68% |
| Ph.D. | ₹7L+ | 85% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹4.69L | ₹20L | 80+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹4.2L | ₹15L | 65+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹3.8L | ₹12L | 50+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹3.2L | ₹9L | 38+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹2.7L | ₹7L | 28+ |
CUH's 484-acre fully residential campus in Jant-Pali, Mahendergarh is one of the most modern and expansive central university campuses in northern India. Set in Haryana's rural heartland — 133 km from Delhi and 50 km from Rewari — the campus features 6 hostels (295+ boys, 400+ girls), a central library, sports complex with cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics, a health centre, a cafeteria, virtual classrooms, and a dedicated entrepreneurship cell. The green, peaceful campus provides an ideal focused study environment.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. CUH Mahendergarh has 6 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostels (3 Blocks, 295+ capacity) | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostels (3 Blocks, 400+ capacity) | Girls | 400+ |
CUH conducts research across engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with active UGC, DST, CSIR, and industry-funded projects. Nature Index 2024 ranks CUH 94th nationally, reflecting strong research output. Key research areas include energy systems, packaging materials, CSE and AI, environmental science, social policy, and Haryana's agricultural and tribal communities.
CUH's entrepreneurship and innovation cell connects students with iStart Haryana (Haryana government startup initiative), Startup India, and NCR-based incubators and venture capital networks — with Gurugram's startup ecosystem 130 km away.
The Gurugram placement centre bridges students directly to NCR tech and FMCG startups, enabling internship-to-employment pathways in India's most active corporate hiring geography.
CUH Mahendergarh provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | SC/ST students via National Scholarship Portal | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance as per GoI norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC/EWS) | OBC/EWS students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Haryana Chirag Scholarship | Haryana domicile students with merit and income criteria | As per Haryana state scholarship norms |
| Haryana SC/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/OBC Haryana domicile students | Full tuition reimbursement as per Haryana state norms |
| Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence Fellowship | SC/ST students at CUH with merit criteria | Coaching and support for UGC NET, IAS, and competitive exams |
| CUH Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers in B.Tech / M.Tech each semester | Merit certificate + cash award as per university norms |
| GATE Scholarship (MHRD) | Full-time GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400 per month for M.Tech duration |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
Central University of Haryana
Jant-Pali Villages, Mahendergarh, Haryana – 123031
India
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