According to one of my friends who studied at Chandigarh University, the pressure of studies will be lower until your first year. As the number of semesters increases, the pressure of studies and placements will increase.
Some important tips for your first year at CU are:
One thing you should always remember is to take good care of your ID Card. As if you lose it, you'll have to pay a fee of INR 1000 rupees. Overall try to enjoy these first years as gradually it will get tougher.