CGC (Chandigarh Group of Colleges) is a well‑known group of private technical and professional education institutions located near Chandigarh/Mohali in Punjab. It was established in 2001 and has grown to include multiple campuses and programs across engineering, management, law, pharmacy, design, and more.

Important Note:
The former CGC Jhanjeri campus has now been upgraded to a full private university called CGC University, Mohali as of 2025, offering autonomous academic programs under its own degree‑granting status.

🏫 Main Campuses Under CGC

📌 CGC University, Mohali (formerly CGC Jhanjeri)

Location: Jhanjeri, Mohali district, Punjab, near Chandigarh.
Status: Private University (UGC‑recognized) — upgraded from CGC in 2025.
Offers UG, PG & doctoral programs across engineering, management, commerce, law, computer applications, fashion, pharmacy, journalism, etc.
Programs: B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, Law, Journalism & more.
Scholarships: Large scholarship programs based on CGCUET scores and other criteria.

📌 Chandigarh College of Engineering (Part of CGC)

A major engineering college under the CGC group — historically affiliated with Punjab Technical University and approved by AICTE.
Offers B.Tech programs in traditional and modern branches like CSE, ECE, Mechanical, AI/ML, and more.
Known locally as one of the prominent private engineering colleges in northern India.
Part of the larger CGC educational ecosystem that includes other schools and professional programs.

📚 Academic Programs (Typical)

Engineering & Technology

B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, AI & Data Science, etc.)
M.Tech & postgraduate engineering (in some institutes within CGC).

Management & Business

MBA and allied programs.

Other Disciplines

Commerce and Computer Applications (BBA, BCA)
Pharmacy, Fashion, Law, Journalism & Mass Communication and more (offered under CGC University).

💼 Accreditations & Recognition

✔ CGC University, Mohali: Recognized by UGC as a private university (status updated in 2025).
✔ Individual CGC engineering colleges: Approved by AICTE and previously affiliated with Punjab Technical University.
✔ NAAC A+ accreditation on CGC University (reflecting quality benchmarks).

💰 Admissions & Scholarships

Entrance Tests: Admissions for engineering (B.Tech) often based on JEE Main, state counseling, or university‑specific tests where applicable.
Scholarships: Significant scholarship programs are available at CGC University based on CGCUET, CUET, NEET ranks, etc., with up to 100% tuition waiver in some cases.

💼 Placements & Career Prospects

CGC and CGC University report strong placement activities with many recruiters visiting for campus drives and a range of job offers across sectors. Some highlights include:

Highest packages reported exceeding ₹1 Cr per annum (varies by program, batch & year).
Multiple companies offering positions above ₹15–30 LPA for top performers.

(Note: Placement figures can fluctuate yearly and vary by branch.)

🏫 Campus & Student Life

CGC’s campuses (especially the Jhanjeri/Mohali campus) feature:
✔ Modern classrooms & laboratories
✔ Research centres and labs
✔ Wi‑Fi enabled campus
✔ Sports, cultural events & industry partnerships
✔ Hostels and student support services

📌 Quick Summary

CGC (Chandigarh Group of Colleges) in Punjab refers to a network of private educational institutions — most notably:
✅ CGC University, Mohali (private university with multidisciplinary programs)
✅ Chandigarh College of Engineering (CGC) (well‑known engineering college).

These institutes offer engineering, management, business, pharmacy, design, law, and other disciplines with industry‑oriented learning, scholarship opportunities, and placement support throughout.

Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Punjab