Chandigarh University hosts CU Scholars’ Summit for 2,516 CUCET achievers; 918 female students felicitated

Chandigarh University recently inaugurated the first edition of its CU Scholars’ Summit, felicitating 2,516 students who had topped the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) with up to 100% scholarships. Scholarships were awarded across 110 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Among the 2,516 awardees felicitated by CU, there were 918 female students from 20 different states. More than 30 achievers and nine alumni were present to interact with students.

The three-day CU Scholars’ Summit held from June 6 was inaugurated by Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator, in the presence of Satnam Singh Sandhu, member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and chancellor of Chandigarh University and other distinguished guests.

Kataria called this a step towards the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. He drew parallels between Chandigarh University and ancient Indian educational institutions like Takshashila and Nalanda, saying that CU is carrying their legacy forward.

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Kataria, in his address, praised Chandigarh University for giving out Rs 210 crore in scholarships annually to help curb dropout rates. He added that this has made CU an attractive higher education institution for students from 28 states and 60 other countries.

Kataria also talked about Chandigarh University’s rich innovation ecosystem. He said more than 4,300 patents have been filed by CU teachers and students, making it a hub for global innovation. He also credited initiatives like Startup India and Digital India for promoting the spirit of creativity and enterprise.

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Sandhu spoke about the mission of Chandigarh University during the summit: “We believe in investing in talent — whether in academics, sports, research, or cultural fields. The students are the true drivers of our success as India’s number one private university,” he said.

The opening day of the CU Scholars’ Summit 2025 saw the presence of IAS officer Sonal Goel, influencer Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast), singer and actor Khushboo Grewal, actors Binnu Dhillon and Kanika Maan, and singer G Khan.

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