About Chandigarh University, Punjab (CU)

Chandigarh University (CU), Punjab, is a leading private university in India recognized for its academic excellence, industry-oriented curriculum, and global outlook. Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs designed to meet international standards. With a strong focus on experiential learning, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary education, CU provides students with opportunities for holistic development and career growth. The university has established collaborations with 530+ international universities, fostering global learning and exchange opportunities. Home to a diverse student community from across India and several countries, Chandigarh University combines modern infrastructure, advanced technology, and a student-centric approach to create an inclusive and dynamic learning

About the University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities (UILAH)

The University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities (UILAH) at Chandigarh University offers a multidisciplinary and contemporary learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth beyond traditional academic boundaries. The institute provides programs across disciplines such as Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Literature, Philosophy, History, Foreign Languages, and Performing Arts, while also allowing students to explore interdisciplinary minors in areas like Artificial Intelligence, Management, Media Studies, and Design. With experienced faculty, modern facilities, research-oriented learning, internships, study-abroad opportunities, and experiential education, UILAH aims to develop globally aware, socially responsible, and career-ready graduates equipped with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Programme Offered

• MA Psychology

  • Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Specialization opportunities in Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Applied Psychology.
  • Eligibility:Recognized Bachelors degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Bachelors of Arts (Hons.) in Psychology with 50% marks aggregate.
  • Semester Fee:45000/- INR
  • Registration End Date (Phase 1)-15th June,2026

  Other Fee Details	Amount
  Examination Fee	2500/- INR
  Security	2000/- INR

  CUCET Phase I

  Parameters	CUCET Scholarship Amount	Amount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
  90.01 – 100	45000 /- INR	NIL
  80 – 90	22500 /- INR	22500 /- INR
  70 – 79.99	18000 /- INR	27000 /- INR
  60 – 69.99	13500 /- INR	31500 /- INR
  50 – 59.99	11250 /- INR	33750 /- INR
  40 – 49.99	6750 /- INR	38250 /- INR

  
  

• M.A. in Clinical Psychology

  • Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Eligibility:Bachelors Degree in Psychology (Hons) from a recognized University with at least 50% in aggregate, or Bachelor of Arts/ Liberal Arts with Psychology as a major subject with atleast 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized University/ Institute.
  • Semester Fee:74500/- INR
  • Registration End Date (Phase 1)-15th June,2026

  Other Fee Details	Amount
  Examination Fee	2500/- INR
  Security	2000/- INR

  CUCET Phase I

  Parameters	CUCET Scholarship Amount	Amount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
  90.01 – 100	74500 /- INR	NIL
  80 – 90	37250 /- INR	37250 /- INR
  70 – 79.99	29800 /- INR	44700 /- INR
  60 – 69.99	22350 /- INR	52150 /- INR
  50 – 59.99	18625 /- INR	55875 /- INR
  40 – 49.99	11175 /- INR	63325 /- INR

• About CUCET 2026

  • CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) is a university-level entrance examination conducted for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Chandigarh University.
  • The exam helps determine admission eligibility and offers merit-based scholarships of up to 100% to deserving candidates.
  • Through CUCET, Chandigarh University aims to promote transparent, merit-based admissions while rewarding academic excellence and supporting students in achieving their educational goals

  Exam Pattern

  English	15 questions
  Quantitative Analysis	30 questions
  Basic Computer Knowledge	25 questions
  Logical Reasoning	30 questions

  Sample Paper

  Subject: Psychology

  1. An individual is rejected in a job interview, which he was very eager to join. Now he claims his present job is better. He is using__________

  •  Reaction Formation
  • Projection
  • Regression
  • Rationalisation

  2. Priya exhibits strong aggressive tendencies but often complains of other people acting in an excessively aggressive way.Identify the defence mechanism

  • Rationalisation
  • Reaction formation
  • Denial
  • Projection

  3. When people attribute failure to task difficulty, they are referring to one of the following factors:

  • External, stable
  • Internal , stable
  • External, unstable
  •  Internal, unstable

  4. State in which a person feels she/he has lost something valuable and is not getting what he/she deserves is known as

  • Discrimination
  • Deprivation
  • Poverty
  • Disadvantage

  5. Ritu is hardworking, committed and patiently works towards her goal. She is said to be high on ––––––– competence.

  • Cognitive
  • Emotional
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Social

  6. Radhika is frustrated and is crying , as she has not prepared well for her examination.The coping strategy that she is using to deal with this stress is :

  •  Avoidance oriented
  • Task oriented
  • Problem focused
  • Emotion oriented

  7. A student thinks that he can complete the task effectively and achieve his goal. This is an example of:

  • Self efficacy
  • Self esteem
  •  Self concept
  •  Self control

  8. The therapy that leads to cognitive restructuring has proved to be successful in the treatment of _______________________.

  •  Depression and mania
  •  Schizophrenia
  • Phobias
  • Anxiety and depression

  9. A student with high aptitude in verbal reasoning and strong interest in reading is more likely to succeed as a _____________.

  •  Journalist
  • Engineer
  • Athlete
  •  Agriculturalist

  10. Rajat is satisfied only if he does everything perfectly.This is an instance of

  • Social pressure
  • Internal Pressure
  • Conflict
  • Social stress

  Syllabus CUCET

  Unit 1: Variations in Psychological Attributes

  Introduction

  1.1. Individual Differences in Human Functioning

  1.2. Assessment of Psychological Attributes

  1.3. Intelligence

  1.4. Psychometric Theories of Intelligence, Information Processing Theory:

  Planning, Attention-arousal and Simultaneous Successive Model of Intelligence,

  Triarchic Theory of Intelligence; Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

  1.5. Individual Differences in Intelligence

  1.6. Culture and Intelligence

  1.7. Emotional Intelligence

  1.8. Special Abilities: Aptitude: Nature and Measurement

  1.9. Creativity

  Unit 2: Self and Personality

  Introduction

  2.1. Self and Personality

  2.2. Concept of Self

  2.3. Cognitive and Behavioural aspects of Self

  2.4. Culture and Self

  2.5. Concept of Personality

  2.6. Major Approaches to the Study of Personality

  • Type Approaches
  • Trait Approaches
  • Psychodynamic Approach and Post Freudian Approaches
  • Behavioural Approach
  • Cultural Approach
  • Humanistic Approach

  2.7. Assessment of Personality

  • Self-report Measures
  • Projective Techniques
  • Behavioural Analysis

  Unit 3: Meeting Life Challenges

  Introduction

  3.1. Nature, Types and Sources of Stress

  3.2. Effects of Stress on Psychological Functioning and Health

  • Stress and Health
  • General Adaptation Syndrome
  • Stress and Immune System
  • Lifestyle

  3.3. Coping with Stress

  • Stress Management Techniques

  3.4. Promoting Positive Health and Well-being

  • Life Skills
  • Positive Health

  Unit 4: Psychological Disorders

  Introduction

  4.1. Concepts of Abnormality and Psychological Disorders

  • Historical Background

  4.2. Classification of Psychological Disorders

  4.3. Factors Underlying Abnormal Behaviour

  4.4. Major Psychological Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
  • Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders
  • Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar and Related Disorders
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
  • Feeding and Eating Disorders
  • Substance Related and Addictive Disorders

  Unit 5: Therapeutic Approaches

  5.1. Nature and Process of Psychotherapy

  • Therapeutic relationship

  5.2. Types of Therapies

  • Behaviour Therapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Humanistic-Existential Therapy
  • Alternative Therapies
  • Factors contributing to healing in Psychotherapy
  • Ethics in Psychotherapy

  5.3. Rehabilitation of the Mentally Ill

  Unit 6: Attitude and Social Cognition

  Introduction

  6.1. Explaining Social Behaviour

  6.2. Nature and Components of Attitudes

  6.3. Attitude Formation and Change

  • Attitude Formation
  • Attitude Change
  • Attitude-Behaviour Relationship

  6.4. Prejudice and Discrimination

  6.5. Strategies for Handling Prejudice

  Unit 7: Social Influence and Group Processes

  7.1. Introduction

  7.2. Nature and Formation of Groups

  7.3. Type of Groups

  7.4. Influence of Group on Individual Behaviour

  • Social Loafing

  ● Group Polarisation

CUCET 2026 Application Process