Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a worldwide known institution that promotes educational achievement and knowledge expansion via integrative applied research and innovation. Dr. Ashok Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara, who have been dedicated instructors for more than 40 years, created Chitkara University in Punjab in 2010.

Chitkara University is a UGC (University of Grant Commission) accredited institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs in subjects such as technology, management, arts, science, healthcare, and media. Started in early 2010, Chitkara University has become one of the greatest institutions in North India, with more than 13,000 students and 900 lecturers and faculty members. Engineering, Architecture, Management, Nursing, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Media, Arts & Design, Education, Hospitality, Applied Sciences, and Applied Engineering are among the 12 institutes at Chitkara.

Chitkara is spread across a wide campus of more than 65 acres of land with 40% natural scenery and a wealth of amenities including cutting-edge technology, gymnasiums, playgrounds, banking, courier, and retail services within the campus.

Chitkara University attracts students from all across the country due to their dedication to improving schools, research focus, specialized courses that keep our curriculum contemporary to evolving job and working realities, and powerful business connections.

Chitkara also has a dedicated research network called “CURIN (Chitakara University Research and Innovation Network)”, 12 Research Centres of Excellence promoting interdisciplinary research - their expert faculty and students constantly work across disciplines to bring together two different worlds - the world of knowledge in universities and the world of innovation in companies and society. CURIN's 12 advanced research centres strengthen and maintain the University's strategic edge by serving as a hub for joint groups of researchers stretching the limits of expertize and knowledge.

Chitkara University Highlights

 

Date of Establishment	2010
Type of Institution	Private
Location	Chandigarh
Accredited to	UGC, NCTE, ASSOCHAM
Total No. of Insitutes	12
Total Number of courses	More than 100
Entrance Exams	NATA, JEE Mains, XAT, CAT, UGC NET, CMAT
Scholarships offerd	YES
Average Package	INR 8 LPA
Modes of Application	Online/Offline
Mode of Education	Full Time
Top Recruiters	Apollo, Oracle, Adobe, Coca Cola, Wipro
Official Website	www.chitkara.edu.in

 

Chitkara University Courses

Chitkara University provides a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs in subjects such as technology, management, science, arts, healthcare, media, design, education, and hospitality. The following are the courses available in each stream at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Engineering (CSC, IT, Mechatronics, etc)	12th graduation with a minimum 60% aggregate
B. Arch	12th with a minimum 50% aggregate and English and Maths as compulsory subjects.
B.Sc (Nautical Science)	12th graduation with a minimum 60% and PCM as primary subjects;
MBA	Graduation in any given stream with atleast 50% aggregate marks
BCA	12th graduation in any stream with atleast 50% marks.
M.Tech	B.Tech in any engineering stream (C.S.C, IT, Mechatronics, etc) with 55% aggregate and 60% aggregate in Class 12th.

 

Chitkara University Admission Process

Depending on the nature of the program, Chitkara University admissions 2021 are based on merit or the performance in entrance exams. The following is a breakdown of the Chitara University admissions procedure for various courses:

Course Name	Total Fees
MBA	INR 1.2 LPA
B.E	INR 1.6 to INR 3.5 LPA
B.Sc	INR 90 K to INR 3.5 LPA
BBA	INR 1.3 LPA
B.Tech	INR 1.3 to INR 4 LPA
Bachelor of Desiging	INR 2 LPA
BA	INR 1.2 to INR 2.89 LPA
D.Pharm	INR 2.5 LPA
B.Pharm	INR 1.5 LPA
B.Com	INR 1.2 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA
BCA	INR 1 LPA
B.Ed	INR 65 K
Diploma	INR 70 K

 

There are many other independent courses and integrated courses too. You may check their official website to get complete details of the courses and the total amount of fees, to be paid for it.

Chitkara University Scholarship Programs

Chitkara University offers a number of scholarships to deserving students. The following is a list of scholarships provided by Chitkara University:

• Students from SCs and OBCs are eligible for a post-matric scholarship.
• Minority Student Scholarship Program
• Scholarship Program for College and University Students in the Central Sector.
• The AICTE offers a scholarship to J & K students.

 

Candidates must go to the appropriate official websites to apply for these scholarships.

The Pre, Post, and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Schemes for SC and OBC have certain comparable aspects, and are featured down below:

• For female students, 30% of scholarships have been set aside.
• Students must have received a minimum of 50% on their prior final exams.
• The family may have no more than two students.
• Scholarships are distributed to states and territories based on the population of minorities.
• The initiative is run by the State Government/UT administration.
• You must not get a scholarship from more than one source.

Chitkara University Rankings and Awards

• Chitkara University was ranked 6th among India's "Top 25 Universities" in a survey conducted by Higher Education Review.
• Chitkara Engineering ranked 9th in the Week-Hansa Research Survey 2019; Hospitality Management ranked 36th. Academic Insight Magazine named Chitkara Business School 23rd in the 'Top 50 B-School Of India.'
• According to the MDRA Survey 2019, Chitkara Institutions are among the top 50 in India now.
• Siliconindia Magazine named Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture one of the "Top 10 Most Promising Architecture Colleges."
• Chitkara Business School was ranked 10th among India's Top Universities in the Times B-School – BBA Edition.
• CEO Insights Magazine named Chitkara University one of the 'Top 10 Best Campuses For Research & Innovation in 2019'.
• Chitkara University is ranked in the top 50 of the BW Businessworld Engineering Rankings for 2019.
• NIRF 2019: Chitkara is among the Top Universities; Pharmacy is ranked 44th, while Management is ranked 75th.

 

Chitkara University International  Collaborations

Many of Chitkara University's programs are offered in collaboration with foreign universities. In collaboration with international institutions, the university provides summer and semester exchange programs. The following are some of Chitkara University's worldwide academic partners:

• University of Florida, USA
• University of Nottingham, Malaysia
• Georgian College, Canada
• Purdue University, San Diego
• Chonbuk University, South Korea
• Telkom University, Indonesia
• University of Birmingham
• Central Michigan University, USA
• Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K
• London School of Economics (LSE)
• University of Florida
• Concordia University, Canada
• Deakin University, Australia
• Regenesys Business School, Johannesburg

Chitkara University Placements

Chitkara University  placements are beyond good. Chitkara University is where the world's most discerning corporations go to find new and unique potential. Businesses that hire graduates, interns, and full-time employees include top FMCG corporations, financial institutions, consulting firms, consumer goods producers, and technological firms.

There are more than 700 campus recruiters. For engineering and management students, we have an unmatched track record of placing them in top companies such as Deloitte, Infosys, Google, Godrej, L&T, SAP,Ericsson,  Pepsico, Microsoft, HCL, Wipro, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Morgan Stanley, EClerx, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Evalueserve, Ernst & Young, Phillips, Dabur, and many more.

Chitkara University has a separate training and placement division that handles all aspects of placement. Chitkara University placements 2020 provided the highest and average CTCs of INR 40 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA, respectively.

Campus Recruiting Companies	700+
Highest CTC	INR 40 LPA
Average Salary	INR 7.5 LPA
International Job Prospects	More than 50
Highest Salary in Internship	INR 80 K
Research projects backed by govt.	INR 5 Crores
Recruitments of 10 LPA or more	More than 150
Recruitments of 8 LPA or more	More than 300

 

Chitkara University Faculty

Faculty members are well-educated and competent. The majority of the university's professors have a Ph.D. or are working on one. Once a week, they hold special seminars for the students. Faculty members make every effort to offer students with the most up-to-date information possible. Faculty members also equip students with practical expertise.

Chitkara University Hostels and Facilities

Boys and females have separate hostels at Chitkara University. Hostlers in the room have access to a variety of amenities. Air conditioners are provided in air conditioned rooms, whereas air coolers are provided in non-ac rooms. Clean mattresses, neat walls, and furnishings such as a separate almirah may be found in the rooms. Every person in the room has their own workstation, as well as an ethernet connection and free WiFi. The rooms are completely furnished and have private bathrooms.

Every level of the hostle Corridor has a microwave, induction cooktop, and refrigerator. The food selection is amazing, with a wide variety of snacks, breakfast, lunch, and supper options.

More than 57,800 items, including books, periodicals, microfilms, audio–visual material, and CD-ROMs, are housed at the Chitkara University library. Apart from daily newspapers, students have access to more than 10,000 electronic articles available online. 

Sports complex and facilities are also available in Chitkara University. A badminton court, cricket ground, basketball court, tennis court, football ground, volleyball court, hockey field, and much more for sports enthusiastic students.

The college campus is equipped with unparalleled facilities which allows students to bring out their utmost potentials. There are various labs, designing studios, gym, cafeteria, a big auditorium, AC equipped classrooms, medical facilities, and wi-fi equipped campus. There are other many facilities too for day scholars and students living at the hostel.