The University of Chitkara in Punjab was established by two renowned teachers Dr. Ashok Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara. NIRF 2020 ranked the Pharmacy course of the varsity at the 38th position, while its MBA and B.Tech course was ranked at the 75th and 181st position respectively. It is also one of the first universities in the country to have been awarded the Platinum rating by QS I-GAUGE. CU Patiala is a government-recognized university established in 2010 by the Punjab State Legislature under the Chitkara University Act. Also, the only Indian University to be in the top eight group finalist for ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ for the prestigious Times Higher Education Asia Awards 2020.

Chitkara University Admission 2024 are now open for various UG and PG courses, admission is based on merit and entrance exam scores, respectively. 

Chitkara University offers several multi-field U.G., P.G., and Doctoral Degree programs in various fields namely B.E., MBA, M.A., B.A., MCA, B.Des, BFA, Ph.D., and more. The admission criteria to courses for B.A, B.COM, B.PHARMA, Pharma D., BBA are based on merit; the marks scored in 10+2 followed by a personal interview. For courses like MBA, B.E., B.Arch, admission is granted through various qualifying exams like CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT, JEE Mains, NATA/ JEE Paper-II respectively. The varsity conducts an entrance test for admission to the Ph.D. programs followed by an interview.

Chitkara University has accreditation from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), National Board for Hotel Administration & Technological Catering (NCHMCT), National Board for Teacher Education (NCTE), Indian Nursing Council (INC), and Architecture Council (CBA) of the University of Chitkara Chandigarh and the University of India (COA). It is the only University to be included in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 Impact Rankings, with an overall 401 – 600 ranking, from Punjab and Northern India.

Chitkara University Key Points

  • In cooperation with the apex state-owned car research and testing organization ARAI, Pune, Chitkara University is the first University in the region to offer an M.Tech Program in Car Engineering.
  • 700+ recruiting campus. An unparalleled record of the top placements for engineering & management students in leading companies like Infosys, Deloitte, Google, L&T, Godrej, SAP, Pepsico, Ericsson, Microsoft, Wipro, HCL, Hindustan Lever Limited, EClerx, Morgan Stanley, Citibank.
  • Their courses have been ranked as top 50 in the country consistently.
  • The development of communication skills is an intensive focus.
  • The placement unit in Chitkara University has a record of recruiting graduates from many fields. The University maintains a training and placement division that advises students on their training. The university investment unit of Chitkara also conducts different job-specific activities such as workshops, interviews, presentations, and much more to prepare students for future business issues.
  • The University also has some international tie-ups like Healthcare certification programs from Bow Valley College, Calgary, Canada, After two years of B.Com. At Chitkara University transferral to Windsor University in Canada. After two years of Bachelor’s in Culinary Management from Chitkara University, students are transferred to George Brown College, Canada.
  • The cutoff granted by different institutions at the University of Chitkara is based on the entry tests, other admission processes, the category of students, the fields of course, and many more.
  • The University offers courses in spacious and amplified classrooms, equipped with new ICT equipment and well-equipped modern laboratories.

Chitkara University Rankings/Awards

  • Ranked 38th for Pharmacy by NIRF 2020.
  • Ranked 75th for MBA by NIRF 2020.
  • Ranked 181st for B.Tech by NIRF 2020.
  • Chitkara University has been ranked 35th for private MBA by Outlook, 55th for Private MBA by Times.
  • In the Pharma Private University ranking, Chitkara University ranked 17th. In the Multidisciplinary Private University, it was ranked 44th in the Youth Universities Careers360 Magazine rated AAA+.
  • Academic Insight Magazine has named Chitkara Business School the “B-School of 2020.”
  • The APAC News Network has recognized Chitkara University as ‘Technological Institutes of Higher Education of India.
  • The University of Chitkara was 16th on the list of private universities in pharmaceuticals.
  • The University of Chitkara was placed 44th in the private multi-disciplinary University.
  • Chitkara Pharmacy College was the 19th best pharmaceutical college in India in IIRF Rankings 2021.
  • The University of Chitkara is among the top private and University rankings in 2021 with AAAAA’s highest rating.

Chitkara University Courses and Fees

B.E, BCA, B.Arch, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc., B.A., B.Physio, B.Optom, B.Pharma, Pharm.D, BFA, and B.Des., are programs offered at the U.G. level. MBA, MCA, M.Pharma, M.Physio, M.Optom, B.A., and M.A. are offered at P.G. levels by Chitkara University. The University also provides a doctoral degree in 8 fields of study. Tabulated below are the details of the courses offered at Ch itkara University:

PROGRAMS PROGRAM DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
B.E.
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 6.66 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and minimum 60% marks.
  • Specialization: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
 JEE MAINS
B.Tech Lateral
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 4.20 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Completed Diploma in Engineering with 60% marks or B.Sc. with 50% marks and 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics
  • Specializations: Same as B.Tech course
 Selection will be based on marks obtained in Diploma or B.Sc.
B. Des.
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 7.30 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Completed 10+2 in any stream
  • Specialization: Product Design, Animation, Game Design, Visual Communication, User Experience, Fashion Design
 Selection will be based on UCEED or CUDAT
B.Arch.
  • Duration: 5 Years
  • Fees: INR 8.2 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and minimum 50% marks.
 NATA or JEE MAIN Paper 2
BFA
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 7.30 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with and UCEED
 Selection will be based on the score of CUDAT and P.I.
BCA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.22 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks.
 Merit in 10+2 examination and Personal interview
BBA
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.5 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks
  • Specializations: Fintech, Business Analytics, Event, Media and Entertainment, Digital Marketing
B.Com. (Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.5 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks.
 Merit in 10+2 examination and Personal interview
B.A (Hons.)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.5 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks.
  • Specialization: Economics
B.Pharma.
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 6.64 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks.
  • (Required Subjects Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Mathematics)
 Merit in 10+2 examination and Personal interview
Pharm.D
  • Duration: 6 Years
  • Fees: INR 14.14 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream with 50% marks.
  • (Required Subjects Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Mathematics)
MBA
  • Duration: 2-5 Years
  • Fees: INR 2.25 Lakhs to 10.28 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Graduation from any stream with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Specialization: Marketing, Health I.T., Finance, Healthcare, Business Analytics, Event, Media and Entertainment, HRM, Pharmaceutical Management, Sales and Retail Marketing, Insurance and Financial Planning, Banking and Financial Services
 Scores in CAT / MAT / NMAT / XAT / CMAT ,Group discussion and Personal interview.
M.E.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.15 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: BE / BTech or MSc (CS) / MSc (IT) or MCA with 60% marks in respective streams
  • Specialization: Full Stack with VIRTUSA, Automotive Engineering with ARAI
 Scores in entrance test and performance in personal interview conducted by the University
MCA (Lateral Entry)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 3 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Graduation in BCA, B.Sc.(I.T. and Systems, Computer Science and 10+2 in Mathematics)
 Merit rank based on marks obtained in graduation
M.Pharma.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.16 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 50% in B.Pharma or D.Pharma
  • Specialization: Pharmaceutics, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Clinical Research
 Scores in entrance test and performance in personal interview conducted by the University
B.Ed.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1.36 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Completed graduation or post-graduation with 50% Marks.
 Shortlist for the P.I. will be based on graduation marks. Selection will be based on P.I. score and Graduation score
M.A
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 2.56 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Completed graduation with recognized University.
  • Specialization: Journalism
 Shortlist for the P.I. will be on the basis of graduation marks. Selection will be based on P.I. score and Graduation score
M. Des.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.70 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Completed graduation, B.Des. with 50%
  • Specialization: User Experience (UX/UI), Interior Design
 Shortlist for the P.I. will be on the basis of graduation marks. Selection will be based on P.I. score and Graduation score
M.Sc.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.16 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: B.Sc (Biotechnology) or B.Pharma or BDS or MBBS are mandatory courses and completed B.Sc. (Medical/Non-Medical/Nursing ) with 50% marks
  • Specialization: Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research in Collaboration with Parexel
 Shortlist for the P.I. will be on the basis of graduation marks. Selection will be based on P.I. score and Graduation score
BPT
  • Duration: 54 Months
  • Fees: INR 5.21 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
 Shortlist for P.I. will be done based on 10+2 marks, and the Final selection will be based on 10+2 and P.I. score
MPT
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 1.76 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: Mandatory course BPT and candidate passed with 4.5 Years duration with 50% marks
 Selection will be based on BPT marks
Ph.D.
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 4.20 Lakhs
  • Eligibility: 55% in Post Graduation; Work Experience of maximum 36 months
 National Level Exams like UGC NET / GATE / GPAT / CSIR NET or Scores in the entrance test conducted by University

Chitkara University Placements

Chitkara University has a dedicated placement cell that has a high caliber of its own. When the most selected organizations seek new, inventive talent, they chose Chitkara University. Among those firms that hire graduates, staff, and full-time employees are top FMCG companies, financial institutions, consultancies, consumer products companies, and I.T. companies. Below are some of the leading recruiters of campuses:

Infosys Airtel Google Dell
Wipro Microsoft IBM Reliance Industries
Accenture Oracle Citi Bank TATA Motors
Fortis Texas Instruments Tech Mahindra TAJ
Asian Paints Gemini Solutions Nvidia Godrej

Placements 2019 Highlights

  • INR 31 LPA was the highest wage offered in the engineering sector during Chitkara University Placement 2019 with strong participatory participation by students and businesses.
  • The average CTC offered was INR 7.5 LPA.
  • The highest package offered in the Engineering Field was INR 40 LPA.
  • Companies submitted more than 50 foreign recommendations to the engineering students of Chitkara University.
  • There were around 500 companies in Chitkara University who came to recruit from different fields on campus.
  • Tabulated below are the details of the Chitkara University Placements 2019:
Total number of Companies visited 500+
International Offers 50+
Highest Salary in MBA Field INR 31 LPA
Highest Salary Offered in Engineering Field INR 40 LPA
Average CTC Offered INR 7.5 LPA
Students with a salary of 10 LPA or more 150+
Students with a salary of 8 LPA or more 384
MBA Top Recruiters Fortis, Wipro, HDFC. Deloitte
Engineering Top Recruiters L&T, Sobha Developers, Lafarge, DLG, Mahindra EPC

Chitkara University Scholarships

Chitkara University offers various scholarships under various organizations to meritorious and deserving candidates if they fulfill the eligibility criteria. The scholarships offered are as follows:

  • Post-matric Scholarship Scheme for SCs/OBCs students.
  • Scholarship Scheme for Minorities students, and Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University students.
  • AICTE’s Scholarship for J & K students.

How to Avail Scholarships?

Eligible candidates are required to visit the official website of the organizations offering scholarships to the students studying at Chitkara University. They need to fill the application form and submit it along with the mandatory documents.

Chitkara University FAQs

Ques. How can I get admitted to Chitkara University?

Ans.Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria of the respective field they are applying to will have to visit the official site of Chitkara University for applying for admission, and they can even visit the campus to submit the documents.

Ques. What is the minimal application eligibility for the PG Courses at the Chitkara University?

Ans.A candidate must have at least 50% marks in their Bachelor’s degree in any discipline to apply for Chitkara University PG courses.

Ques. What is the average beginning package at the Chitkara University for the B.Tech CSE?

Ans.The usual starting package offered at Chitkara University is around INR 4–4.5 LPA if you’re put in an MNC, a mass recruit like Infosys. On the other hand, companies like Amazon, Flipkart are willing to provide around INR 24–25 LPA.

Ques. How are the research facilities at Chitkara University?

Ans.Candidates pursuing Doctoral Degree at Chitkara University are provided with many research facilities under 3 schemes: Flagship Projects, Patents and Copyright Research, Interdisciplinary Research.

Ques. Does Chitkara University offer any quota category student reservations?

Ans.Yes, 25 percent of seats at Chitkara University are reserved for genuine Himachal Pradesh candidates, and 15 percent are only allocated for Punjab people.