BBA (Branding and Advertising) (Hons.)

Chandigarh University
FormatOn Campus
Eligibility10+2 in any stream
Commencement23 Feb '26
Duration4 Years
AI Integration23%
Experiential44%

About the Programme

BBA (Hons.) - Branding and Advertising

BBA (Branding and Advertising) (Hons.)
Chandigarh University

BBA (Branding and Advertising) (Hons.)

The Chandigarh University BBA (Hons.) Branding & Advertising program is designed to build strategic thinking, creativity as a brand builder, and the expertise needed to work in advertising, brand management and digital communication. A balanced curriculum combines solid business fundamentals with specialised knowledge in branding, advertising, media management and marketing communication. AI-assisted strategy development, live projects, industry visits and experiential learning develop the creative, analytical and strategic thinking that effective brand experiences are built on.

Feature
Industry-driven curriculum
Feature
Live brand campaigns and client-based projects
Feature
AI-enabled marketing learning

Scope

The branding and advertising industry is changing fast on the back of new technology, social media and shifting customer behaviour. The course equips students to take advantage of opportunities across advertising agencies, media companies, digital marketing firms, start-ups and corporate marketing divisions. Demand keeps growing for skills in digital marketing, content creation, brand management, media planning and influencer marketing.

Why Choose BBA (Branding and Advertising) (Hons.) with CU?

Create Actual Campaigns
01

Create Actual Campaigns

Build campaigns for real brands using concepts developed by international advertising agencies, and learn to develop, pitch and execute them.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Use the Tools of Google & Meta
02

Use the Tools of Google & Meta

Work with Google Ads, Meta Ads, search engine optimisation tools and the analytics products leading marketers use every day.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
How AI Is Changing Marketing
03

How AI Is Changing Marketing

Learn how AI lets businesses personalise products and services, recommend based on past interactions, and target customers by interest.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Build a Career Portfolio
04

Build a Career Portfolio

Leave with a portfolio of campaign work, marketing strategies and creative assets that employers actually want to see.

Industry Partner
Chandigarh University
Programme Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)

Global Certifications

Students earn industry certifications across digital marketing, brand management, media analytics, SEO, Google Ads, Meta advertising platforms and AI-based marketing technology, validating practical ability to employers across advertising, media and corporate marketing.

Cultivating careers

Student Testimonials

Graduates of Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, and where they were placed.

  • Vandana Chauhan
    The projects and mentoring here prepared me for the interviews long before placement season began.

    Vandana Chauhan

    Palo Alto Networks · ₹54.75 LPA

  • Harsh
    Industry sessions every semester meant I walked into my first job already knowing how teams work.

    Harsh

    Amazon · ₹45.50 LPA

  • Shanaya Trehan
    My faculty pushed me to build real things, and that portfolio is what recruiters asked about.

    Shanaya Trehan

    Microsoft · ₹42.00 LPA

  • Mansi Diwedi
    The placement cell treated every mock interview like the real one, and it showed on the day.

    Mansi Diwedi

    ResMed

  • Eeshika Dwivedi
    Learning alongside AI tools from the first year gave me an edge I did not expect.

    Eeshika Dwivedi

    Kanerika

  • Akanksha Singh
    The projects and mentoring here prepared me for the interviews long before placement season began.

    Akanksha Singh

    Nestlé

  • Pranjal Singh
    Industry sessions every semester meant I walked into my first job already knowing how teams work.

    Pranjal Singh

    Taggd

  • Adhishri Agarwal
    My faculty pushed me to build real things, and that portfolio is what recruiters asked about.

    Adhishri Agarwal

    Caelius Consulting

A Message From Our Hon'ble Chancellor

Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University
Satnam Singh SandhuChancellor, Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, is a premier institute of higher education and innovation. The university stands as a testament to world-class education, where the new-age programs are led by expert faculty who shape young minds into future leaders.

At the Uttar Pradesh Campus, our seasoned faculty, distinguished for their academic excellence and industrial experience, works around the clock to create a future-ready workforce. With the help of cutting-edge technology, including AI-driven platforms and pioneering research, we aim to prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities that the professional world holds.

We offer meticulously designed programs in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly changing workforce ecosystem. Sustainability is at the core of our values, and our campus draws energy-efficient infrastructure, ensuring a sustainable environment for generations to come in line with the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

Labs, Infrastructure & Facilities

The laboratories and teaching spaces students on School of Business’s programmes work in.

The Apple Lab at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

1 of 6: Communications and Language Lab

Programme Curriculum

Courses in semester 1
CourseLTPCCH
Principles of Management30033
Marketing Management30033
Principles of Micro Economics30033
Business Communication20022
Business Mathematics and Statistics30033
Foundations and Applications of AI & ML20022
Introduction to SDGs20022
Skill Lab: Communication Skill Lab00224
Total18022022

L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours

Courses in semester 2
CourseLTPCCH
Organizational Behaviour30033
Principles of Macro Economics30033
Financial Accounting & Reporting31044
Introduction to Branding & Advertising30033
Human Resource Management30033
Open Elective – I (MOOC)01235
Digital Business Environment20022
Skill Lab: Branding & Advertising Basics Lab00224
Value Added: Indian Knowledge System / Ethics / UHV20022
Total19242529

L lecture · T tutorial · P practical · C credits · CH contact hours

Programme Eligibility and Fee Details

10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate or its equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a recognized Board / University / Council.

Program FeeAmount (per semester)Duration
Semester Fee (For Indian Students)81000/- INR4.0 Years
SAARC Fee114000/- INR
International Fee2200/- USD

CUCET - 2026 rewards your academic brilliance with global opportunities & extraordinary assistance with upto 100% Scholarships.

CUCET Phase I

ParametersCUCET Scholarship AmountAmount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
90.01 - 10081000 /- INRNIL
80 - 9040500 /- INR40500 /- INR
70 - 79.9932400 /- INR48600 /- INR
60 - 69.9924300 /- INR56700 /- INR
50 - 59.9920250 /- INR60750 /- INR
40 - 49.9912150 /- INR68850 /- INR

CUCET Phase II

ParametersCUCET Scholarship AmountAmount to pay after CUCET Scholarship
90.01 - 10081000 /- INRNIL
80 - 90.0032400 /- INR48600 /- INR
70 - 79.9924300 /- INR56700 /- INR
60 - 69.9916200 /- INR64800 /- INR
50 - 59.9912150 /- INR68850 /- INR
40 - 49.998100 /- INR72900 /- INR

Top Companies Hiring BBA (Branding and Advertising) (Hons.) Graduates

Companies that recruit at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh.

Samsung
Cipla
Microsoft
Google
HP
Deloitte
VMware
L&T
Oracle
ICICI Securities
Motorola
ITC
Taj
Samsung
Cipla
Microsoft
Google
HP
Deloitte
VMware
L&T
Oracle
ICICI Securities
Motorola
ITC
Taj
EY
Honda
Palo Alto
Amazon
IBM
Sapient
Schindler
HCL
RBS
Muthoot Finance
TATA AIA
Jubilant Foodworks
Anchor
EY
Honda
Palo Alto
Amazon
IBM
Sapient
Schindler
HCL
RBS
Muthoot Finance
TATA AIA
Jubilant Foodworks
Anchor
Shoppers Stop
Amex
McKinsey
Dell
Flipkart
Cognizant
Hitachi
Directi
Bank of America
Godrej
Radisson
Le Meridien
Vardhaman
Shoppers Stop
Amex
McKinsey
Dell
Flipkart
Cognizant
Hitachi
Directi
Bank of America
Godrej
Radisson
Le Meridien
Vardhaman

Events & News

Milestones and projects across Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh — open to students of every school.

Kuldeep Yadav at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

01Kuldeep Yadav · CU

Sports meets AI-augmented education

International cricketer Kuldeep Yadav joins CU Uttar Pradesh as a student, and launches the CU Sports Scholarship for talented athletes.

For aspiring athletes
Education & competitive sport, together at CU-UP
CU Sports Scholarship
Launched by Kuldeep Yadav
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The Campus Tank launch at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

02Campus Tank · Uttar Pradesh

India’s biggest university-led startup launchpad

Campus Tank Uttar Pradesh backs student founders with real capital, mentorship from industry stalwarts and incubation from CU UP itself.

Funding pool
$6 Million
Who it backs
Student founders, across every CU-UP discipline
Read the full story
India AI Convergence at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

03India AI Convergence · 2026

An official run-up event for the India AI Impact Summit 2026

CU UP hosted India AI Convergence 2026, an official run-up to the Union Government’s AI Impact Summit, with 50+ experts from 5 countries.

Global AI voices
50+ experts & leaders
India AI Convergence 2026
Official pre-event
Read the full story
The AI Impact Summit delegation from Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh

04AI Impact Summit · Bharat 2026

India’s leading academic institution on human-centred AI education

Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh joins University Canada West (Canada) and Canterbury Institute of Management (Australia) at the AI Impact Summit 2026, leading the global conversation on “Faculty Futures 2035, Global Roadmap for Human-Centred AI Education”.

Global coalition
3 partner institutions
Faculty Futures 2035
Global roadmap for human-centred AI education
Read the full story

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