Press Release Overview
On August 12, 2026, Chandigarh University announced that its University Institute of Architecture (UIA) has placed a total of 217 architecture graduates over the four‑year period covering the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 graduating batches. Placement numbers rose from 52 students in the 2023 batch, to 49 in 2024, 56 in 2025 and 60 in 2026, indicating a steady upward trend.
Salary Packages and Notable Offers
The highest annual salary package reported was ₹12 lakh per annum. This top package was secured by Satyabrata Mohanty, who joined CtrlS Group of Companies as a Junior Architect, and by Shreyash Sachdeva, who was appointed Senior Architect at Gauri Khan Design, both receiving ₹12 lakh. Other highlighted offers included Riya Thakur, who accepted a position with Stonex at ₹9 lakh per annum, and Gantavya, who joined Intec Infra with a ₹7.20 lakh package.
Recruiting Companies and Industry Engagement
UIA graduates were recruited by a broad set of leading firms across architecture, infrastructure, construction, design, real estate and allied sectors. Prominent recruiters included Tata Consulting Engineers, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mahindra & Mahindra, Stonex, FivD, Intec Infra, DLF, Value Drive Technology, The Wave Group, Cosmo Sunshield, Studiokon Venture, Gold Plus Glass Industry, UltraTech and several others. The placement engagement timeline recorded Tata Consulting Engineers in 2023; Sanrachna Builders and Cargaison Express in 2024; a larger pool comprising Mahindra & Mahindra, Sanrachna Builders, Confluence Consultancy Services, Cosmo Sunshield, Arkance, Damsun India, Homevista Decor and Furnishing (HomeLane), Stonex India and others in 2025; and DLF, Value Drive Technology, The Wave Group, Cosmo Sunshield, Studiokon Venture, Gold Plus Glass Industry, FivD, Stonex, UltraTech and Intec Infra in 2026.
Roles, Locations and Career Progression
Graduates have taken up positions such as Architect, Senior Architect, Project Architect, Designer Architect and Junior Architect in major Indian metros including Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Mohali. Alumni have progressed to leadership roles, for example Shubham Popli serving as CEO of ARC 18, and several former students have founded their own professional ventures.
Internship Programme
UIA mandates a 24‑week professional internship for all architecture students. In the combined years 2025 and 2026, a total of 99 students successfully completed their internships, gaining exposure to architectural practice, government organisations and multidisciplinary consultancies.
Student Achievements and Awards
Khushi Garg received the Best Thesis Award at the Zonal NASA Competition for her project “Subhuti – Rehabilitation Center for Women in the serene realm of Vrindavan,” competing against more than 40 institutions. Deepti Goel’s “Azure Ramganga Promenade” was presented to the Mayor of Bareilly, earned wide appreciation and was referred to the Tourism Department for consideration; the project was also featured in the Ethos Empowers Thesis Feature 2026. Biswajit Das was honoured with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Medal 2025 for Best Outgoing Student and has since co‑founded ARKASA – Space Architecture Design Research Labs while serving as an ISRO Space Tutor.
Government Service and Entrepreneurship
Three architecture graduates—Jaspreet Singh, Anurag Kumar and Mohit Kapoor—joined the Indian Army, with Kapoor holding the rank of Lieutenant and Singh serving as Captain. Five alumni have launched independent architectural ventures: Terra Space Studio, ARKASA (Space Architecture), The Form & Void Studio, The Vastushilpa and Dwarabyra.
Institutional Collaborations
The institute has formal collaborations with professional bodies and industry partners such as the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), ASHRAE, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Arkance, NPC India and Architectural Preservation Studio, New York. These partnerships provide faculty and students with opportunities for professional development, research, industry interaction and exposure to emerging practices.
University Profile
Chandigarh University is a NAAC‑A+ graded, QS World‑ranked private university approved by the UGC, located near Chandigarh in Punjab. It offers more than 109 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce and other fields. The university has been recognised as “The University with Best Placements” by the World CSR Awards (WCRC).
Conclusion
The press release underscores UIA’s sustained placement performance, high salary outcomes, mandatory industry‑oriented internships, award‑winning student projects, entrepreneurial activity and extensive industry collaborations, positioning Chandigarh University as a leading source of skilled architecture professionals for India’s evolving built‑environment sector.