Chitkara University (CU), Chandigarh
Chitkara University, located near Chandigarh, is a leading private institution in North India, known for its high-quality education and industry-driven programs. Established in 2010, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, and design. Chitkara emphasizes hands-on learning, global collaborations, and research, supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The university is highly regarded for its strong placement network, with over 1500 recruiters participating annually, ensuring excellent career opportunities for its graduates.
Rankings
Chitkara University has achieved notable rankings across various reputed platforms in 2024. The university ranks in the 1201-1400 band in the QS World University Rankings, reflecting its growing international reputation. In India’s NIRF 2023 rankings, Chitkara secured spots among the top 100 in several categories, including 16th in Pharmacy, 30th in Architecture, 64th in Management, and 92nd in Engineering. Additionally, it ranks in the 101-150 band overall and within the 11-50 band for innovation (formerly known as ARIIA). These achievements underscore its strong academic and research capabilities.
| Ranking Publisher | Ranking Category | Rank/Band |
|---|---|---|
NIRF  | Pharmacy | 16th |
| NIRF | Architecture | 30th |
| NIRF | Management | 64th |
| NIRF | Engineering | 92nd |
| QS World | Overall | 1201-1400 |
| NIRF Innovation Ranking | Innovation (Overall) | 11-50 band |
Programs Fees
| Program | Fees (INR) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering | 9,60,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Electronics & Communication Eng. | 9,60,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Automotive Engineering with ARAI | 9,60,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 8,40,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering (AI & ML) | 9,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering | 9,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Electrical Engineering | 9,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Mechanical with Minor CSE | 9,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. in Electrical with Minor CSE | 9,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. CSE in AI | 12,00,000 | 4 Years |
| B.E. CSE with Specialisation in AI & Future Tech | 16,00,000 | 4 Years |
| BCA | 3,60,000 | 3 Years |
| BCA-MCA Integrated | 6,00,000 | 5 Years |
| BBA/B.Com | 4,20,000 | 3 Years |
| BA | 3,20,000 - 4,20,000 | 3 Years |
| B.Sc (Culinary Arts) | 6,60,000 | 4 Years |
| B.Sc (Hospitality Administration) | 4,42,000 | 3 Years |
| B.Sc (Nautical Science) | 10,50,000 | 3 Years |
| B.Sc (Nursing) | 5,60,000 | 4 Years |
| B.Pharm | 7,20,000 | 4 Years |
| B.Arch | 9,00,000 | 5 Years |
| B.Des | 8,00,000 | 4 Years |
| B.Ed | 1,60,000 | 2 Years |
| BA LLB | 17,50,000 | 5 Years |
| Integrated BBA MBA (IPM) | 10,50,000 | 5 Years |
| M.Pharma | 3,30,000 | 2 Years |
| M.Sc Nursing | 3,00,000 | 2 Years |
| M.Des (User Experience/Interior Design) | 4,00,000 | 2 Years |
| Pharm D | 14,40,000 | 6 Years |
| PhD | 4,20,000 | 3-5 Years |
Programs Eligibility
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (B.E. in CSE): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board, along with a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (B.E. in ECE): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board and a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering with ARAI (B.E. in Automotive Engineering): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% in PCM from a recognized board, along with a valid JEE Main score.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (B.E. in Mechanical): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board and a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (B.E. in Civil Engineering AI & ML): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 60% in PCM from a recognized board and a valid JEE Main score.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering (B.E. in Mechatronics): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board and a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (B.E. in Electrical): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board along with a valid JEE Main score.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with Minor in Computer Science and Engineering (B.E. in Mechanical with Minor CSE): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board and a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with Minor in Computer Science and Engineering (B.E. in Electrical with Minor CSE): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with at least 60% in PCM from a recognized board along with a valid JEE Main score.
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering with Artificial Intelligence (B.E. in CSE with AI): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board and a valid JEE Main score.
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies (B.E. in CSE with AI & Future Tech): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% in PCM from a recognized board and a valid score in JEE Main.
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA): Requires passing the 10+2 examination or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Integrated Bachelor of Computer Applications and Master of Computer Applications (BCA-MCA Integrated): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board, along with valid marks in SAT.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): Requires passing the 10+2 examination or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Arts (BA): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts (B.Sc. in Culinary Arts): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration (B.Sc. in Hospitality Administration): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science (B.Sc. in Nautical Science): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. in Nursing): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in PCB from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in PCB from a recognized board.
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in PCM and a valid score in NATA or JEE Main.
Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks and a valid score in UCEED.
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed): Requires a graduation degree from a recognized university.
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law (BA LLB): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks from a recognized board.
Integrated Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration (Integrated BBA MBA): Requires completion of the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board.
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharma): Requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with at least 50% marks.
Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. in Nursing): Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 55% marks.
Master of Science in Pharmacovigilance (M.Sc. in Pharmacovigilance): Requires a Bachelor of Science/BDS/B.Pharm/MBBS with at least 50% marks.
Master of Design (M.Des) in User Experience/Interior Design: Requires a graduation degree from a recognized institution.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D): Requires passing the 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in PCM or PCB.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Requires a Master’s degree from a recognized university.
Scholarships
Chitkara University offers a variety of scholarships to support its students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds or with academic excellence. The scholarships are designed to promote higher education by offering financial aid in various forms. Some key scholarships include:
- Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities
- Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
- PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child
- Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree)
- PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders)
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarships for Minorities | Minority students with good academic performance | Tuition fee reimbursement |
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship | Students in professional/technical courses with merit and low income | Tuition fee support |
| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl | Single girl child pursuing a postgraduate degree | Financial aid for full course duration |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students | Girl students pursuing technical degrees | Tuition support and other financial aid |
| PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders | First and second rank holders in university exams | Financial assistance |
These scholarships are either merit-based, need-based, or focused on specific student categories, like girl students or students from economically weaker sections. Additionally, there are central schemes, UGC, and AICTE scholarships available, such as the PMSSS for Jammu and Kashmir students.
Placements
The final placement report for the batch of 2024 has not been released yet. However, Chitkara University has published its NIRF 2024 report on the official website. As per the NIRF 2024 data, during Chitkara University placements in 2023, 1,165 BTech and 413 MBA students secured jobs. The median salary package for BTech graduates was INR 9.50 LPA, while MBA graduates received a median package of INR 11.06 LPA. Over the years, prominent recruiters like HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, and Wipro have been among the top recruiters at Chitkara University.
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Median package (BTech) | INR 7.60 LPA | INR 9.50 LPA |
| Total students (BTech) | 1,078 | 1,450 |
| Students placed (BTech) | 859 | 1165 |
| Median package (MBA) | INR 7.95 LPA | INR 11.06 LPA |
| Total students (MBA) | 380 | 433 |
| Students placed (MBA) | 158 | 413 |
| Median package (BArch) | INR 6.50 LPA | INR 6.75 LPA |
| Total students (BArch) | 84 | 84 |
| Students placed (BArch) | 55 | 65 |
Infrastructure
Library 
The libraries at Chitkara University house a vast collection of over 57,800 resources, including books, journals, microfilms, audio-visual materials, and CD-ROMs. In addition, students can access more than 10,000 online electronic journals along with daily newspapers. The university provides access to a wide range of e-resources such as ASCE Journals, ASME Journals, IEL online, Science Direct, EBSCO, EMERALD, SCIFINDER, SAE Tech Papers, Indian Standards Codes, ACM, ABI/Inform Complete (PRO QUEST), Springer Link, and Engineering Referex.
Hostel 
Chitkara University offers separate hostels for boys and girls. Each hostel is equipped with essential amenities such as water purifiers, a common room, a recreation room, a mess, TV, laundry services, and a comprehensive security and surveillance system to ensure student safety and convenience.
Boys Hostel : In-Campus Hostel | Girls Hostel : In-Campus Hostel
Sports Facilities
Available Facilities: Badminton Court | Basketball Court | Cricket Ground | Football Ground | Tennis Court | Volleyball Court | Hockey Fields | Baseball Court | Table Tennis
Labs 
Available Facilities: Civil Engineering Lab | Chemistry Lab | Computer Lab | Design Lab | Electrical Lab | Electronics Lab | Language Lab | Mechanical Lab | Medical Lab | Physics Lab
Other Facilities 
Design Studio | Cafeteria | Gym | Hospital / Medical Facilities | Wi-Fi Campus | Shuttle Service | Auditorium | Dance Room | A/C Classrooms | Banks & ATM | 3 Radio Studios | Audio Editing Studio | Production Control Room (PCR) | Video Editing Studio | Boxing Arena
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the most popular courses offered by Chitkara University?
A: Chitkara University is renowned for its diverse academic programs, with popular courses in Engineering, Business Administration (BBA, MBA), Pharmacy, Architecture, and Nursing. Specialized programs such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security are also in high demand. These programs are designed with industry collaboration, ensuring students gain relevant skills for the job market.
Q: How does Chitkara University perform in terms of placements?
A: Chitkara University has a robust placement system, attracting over 1500 recruiters annually. The university boasts an impressive placement rate, with companies like Amazon, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, and many more recruiting students. For 2024, the highest package offered was around INR 40 LPA, with an average package ranging between INR 6 to 8 LPA, depending on the course.
Q: What are the campus facilities at Chitkara University?
A: The Chitkara University campus is equipped with modern infrastructure, including state-of-the-art labs, libraries, research centers, and collaborative learning spaces. The university also offers hostel facilities, sports complexes, and medical care to ensure students’ holistic development. Furthermore, there are cafeterias, gymnasiums, and student clubs for extracurricular activities.
Q: Does Chitkara University have international collaborations?
A: Yes, Chitkara University has strong international ties with universities in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. These collaborations provide students with opportunities for semester exchange programs, joint research, and dual degree programs. The university also emphasizes global exposure through internships and projects with international firms.
Q: How is Chitkara University ranked in India and globally?
A: Chitkara University is ranked among the top 100 institutions in India by NIRF 2023. It achieved the 16th rank in Pharmacy, and high positions in Architecture, Management, and Engineering. Globally, it is placed within the 1201-1400 band in the QS World University Rankings 2024, underscoring its growing international presence.
Q: What scholarships are available for students at Chitkara University?
A: Chitkara University offers a variety of scholarships based on merit, sports achievements, and financial need. The university has also tied up with several organizations to provide industry-sponsored scholarships. Students with outstanding academic records or extracurricular achievements can avail up to 100% fee waivers on tuition fees.
Q: What is the admission process for Chitkara University?
A: The admission process at Chitkara University involves a combination of entrance exams, merit-based selection, and personal interviews. For courses like Engineering and Architecture, entrance exams such as JEE Main and NATA are required. For MBA, candidates must appear for exams like CAT, MAT, or CMAT. The university also conducts its own entrance tests for certain courses.
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