University was founded in 2008 under the UGC Act of 1956. The Chitkara Educational Trust manages the University. It is an NAAC-accredited, government-recognized university. It manages 2 schools: Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology in Chitkara and the School of Hospitality Management.
University provides BE, ME, and Ph.D. programs in various specialisations. The University also offers 3-year Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Admission Highlights of University
Institute Type | Private |
Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based and Merit-Based |
Application Mode | Online/Offline |
Entrance Test | BE– JEE-Main Ph.D. – University Entrance Exam |
Mode of Examination | JEE-Main– Offline and Online |
Counselling | University |
Scholarship | Yes |
Admission 2024 to BE Program
The University offers BE courses in 3 specialisations. The courses are also available through lateral-entry admission program for Diploma holders. The Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology offers BE courses.
To be eligible for the BE course, candidate must have 12th exams with at least 60% marks and 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics . For B.E (lateral-entry) admission, the candidate must have Diploma in Engineering from State Government's Board of Technical Exam with at least 60% marks.
The University counsels all qualified applicants for admission to B.E. courses. Selection is based on JEE Main results. The counselling date will be notified following the release of the JEE-Main results.
Eligibility Table:
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
BE | Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Civil Engineering | 12th with minimum 60% marks; 60% aggregate in PCM subjects (55% for SC/ST) | JEE-MAIN + Counseling |
BE (lateral-entry) | Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Civil Engineering | JEE-MAIN + Counseling |
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Admission 2024 to ME Programs
The institution provides 2-year full-time ME program with 3 specialisations. The Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology offers the PG course. For admission to the ME program must have BE/B.Tech. with 55% or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying exam .
Selection is based on previous year's academic performance.
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
ME | Computer Science and Engineering | B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. | Written test + Personal Interview |
Construction Technology and Management | B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. in Civil/Architecture with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA | Written test + Personal Interview | |
Microelectronics Systems | B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. | Written test + Personal Interview |
Admission 2024 to B.Sc Program
The University provides 3-year full-time B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at UG level. The course is provided at the Chitkara School of Hospitality Management.
The minimal qualifying requirement for B.Sc. is that the applicant have 12th in science.
The University conducts the admission procedure for the B.Sc. course, which is based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying exams.
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
B.Sc | Hospitality and Hotel Administration | 12th passed in science stream | Merit-Based (Direct Admission) |
Admission 2024 to Ph.D. Program
The Ph.D. program at the university is offered in 4 subjects. Candidates to Ph.D. admission must have ME/M.Tech in a relevant discipline with minimum CPI 6.5 or 60% (or) a B.Tech./BE (other than IIT) with minimum CPI 8.0 or 75%, or a Bachelor's Degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI 7.0 or an M.Sc. in a relevant field with minimum CPI 7.5.
The Ph.D. program admission standards are based on the University's entrance test and interview process.
Courses | Specializations |
Ph.D. | Computer Science and Engineering |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
Electronics Engineering | |
Applied Science |
Eligibility:
M.E/M.Tech with CPI 6.5 or 60% marks Or
B.Tech./B.E. with 8.0 CPI or 75% marks Or
Bachelor’s Degree from IIT with 7.0 CPI Or
M.Sc. with CPI 7.5 or 70%
Application Procedure 2024
The application forms for all courses are available on the official website, and candidates may find list of application form centres on the University's website. The candidate can also contact the admission helpdesk through phone, email, or personal for information on courses, applications, and admission processes.
Steps to Apply:
Address:
Chitkara University
Pinjore–Barotiwala National Highway (NH-21A),
Himachal Pradesh
Landline number: +91 1795 661011
Application Fee:
The application fees of INR 1100/- to be provided along with the form by Demand Draft in favour of Chitkara University, payable in Chandigarh.
Required Documents:
Note: The document format is available on the official website.