CGC University Mohali

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CGC University, Mohali
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MottoWhere Innovation Meets Excellence
TypePrivate university
Established2012 (as CGC Jhanjeri); 2025 (as CGC University)
Chairman Satnam Singh Sandhu
Principal Dr. R.S. Deol
Location
Jhanjeri, Mohali
,
Punjab
,
India
CampusUrban, 25+ acres
AffiliationsAICTE, UGC, NAAC A+, PCI, BCI
Website www.cgcuniversity.in

CGC University, Mohali (formerly known as Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri or CGC Jhanjeri) is a private university located in Jhanjeri, Mohali district, Punjab, India. The institution was established in 2012 as an engineering and management college and became a university in 2025. [1]

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History

The college was established in 2012 as part of the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) network. Initially affiliated to I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), it offered undergraduate degrees in engineering, management, and computer applications. [2]

In August 2025, CGC Jhanjeri was officially granted university status, transforming into CGC University, Mohali. [1] [3]

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Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal Chancellor, CGC University, Mohali

Campus and facilities

The university campus is spread over more than 25 acres and includes a mix of academic, residential, recreational, and technical facilities. [4]

Academics

CGC University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines:

Schools and departments

Courses

Programs include modern electives like Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Cloud Computing, and FinTech. [5]

Curriculum features

The university promotes an industry-integrated curriculum with:

Student life

Clubs and societies

Students can participate in a variety of clubs such as:

Events

Placement

CGC University reports strong placement support through its Division of Career Planning and Development. [6]

Scholarships

The university offers the CGC JOSH Scholarship (Open Scholarship for Higher Education), supporting meritorious students with tuition waivers up to 100%. [8]

Accreditations and approvals

Achievements

Chandigarh Group of Colleges University, Mohali (formerly CGC Jhanjeri) has achieved several milestones in recent years:

University status

NAAC accreditation

Patent and research achievements

Academic excellence

Awards and recognition

Sports and branding

Rankings

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Recent developments

In 2025, CGC Jhanjeri transitioned to full university status and rebranded as CGC University, Mohali, emphasizing a vision of AI-first education and technology‑driven innovation. [10]

See also

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