Chitkara University Overview
Chitkara University, Patiala, Punjab
Chitkara University is a private university, located in Punjab, India. It was established in 2002 and provides various full-time and part-time UG, graduate, and doctorate programs. Candidates who have passed competitive national or regional tests and who have participated in personal interviews and group discussions are admitted. University evaluates the UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF/SLET/GATE results before conducting a personal interview for Ph.D. admission.
The university is one of the top universities in North India, with more than 13,000 students and 900 academic members worldwide.
Highlights of University:
| Established in | 2002 |
| University Type | Private |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG and Doctoral Program |
| Official Website | https://www.chitkara.edu.in/ |
Courses at University:
Applied Engineering, Engineering, Management, Architecture, Nursing, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Media, Arts & Design, Education, Hospitality, and Applied Sciences are just some disciplines that faculty at the university specialise in.
Applicants must have obtained at least 60% in all subjects or 60% in math, physics, and chemistry at 12th to be considered for admission to B.E. programs. Additionally, they must have achieved a high ranking in either January or April of 2024 in JEE-Mains.
PCM in 12th is must for eligibility. To establish the eligibility requirements, the marks will not be rounded off; for example, 59.99% will not be regarded as being equal to 60.00%.
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
| B.E program (CS/EC/Mechatronics/ mechanical/civil) | Minimum 60% in 12th standard or 60% in PCM | JEE-MAINS | 4 years |
| B.E CSE In AI | Minimum 60% in 12th standard or 60% in PCM | JEE-MAINS | 4 years |
| Integrated B.E- MBA | Minimum 60% in 12th standard or 60% in PCM | JEE-MAINS | 5 years |
| B.E. (Lateral Entry) | Minimum 60% in the engineering diploma | JEE-MAINS | 3 years |
| BBA | Minimum 50% in 12th standard (Any streams) | SAT score/Pearson Test | 3 years |
| BBA in Fintech/Business Analytics/Digital Marketing/Aviation | Minimum 50% in 12th standard (Any streams)/SAT score/Pearson Test | /SAT score/Pearson Test | 3 years |
| B.com honors | Minimum 50% in 12th standard (Any streams)/SAT score/Pearson Test | /SAT score/Pearson Test | 3 years |
| B.A. Economics (Hons.) | Minimum 50% in 12th standard (Any streams)/SAT score/Pearson Test | /SAT score/Pearson Test | 3 years |
| Integrated MBA ( IPM) | Minimum 50% in 12th standard (Any streams)/SAT score/Pearson Test | 5 years | |
| MA Economics | Graduation with minimum 50% marks | 2 Years | |
| B.Pharm | Minimum 50% in 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths subjects | 3 years | |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm with minimum 50% marks and appear for the entrance exam | 2 years | |
| M.Sc. (Pharmacovigilance) | B.Sc./B.Pharm with minimum 50% marks | 2 years | |
| B.Ed. | Graduate/Post Graduate with minimum aggregate of 50% marks | 2 Years | |
| M.Ed. | Minimum 50% in B.Ed/B.Sc B.Ed/B.A. B.Ed. | 2 Years | |
| BA in journalism | 12th (Any stream) | PI | Pearson Test Score and SAT Score | 3 years |
| MA in Journalism | Minimum 50% in B.Ed/B.Sc B.Ed/B.A. B.Ed. | 2 Years | |
| BCA | 12th (Any stream) | PI | 12th Passed (Any stream) | PI | Pearson Test Score and SAT Score | 3 years |
| BCA-MCA Integrated | 12th (Any stream) | PI | 12th Passed (Any stream) | PI | Pearson Test Score and SAT Score | 5 years |
| MCA | Graduation in BCA, B.Sc. IT, CS with minimum 55% marks | 2 Years |
Admission 2024 to University:
After an applicant applies for admission and receives their application from the admission office before the deadline, the admissions procedure usually begins.
Reservation Criteria:
- 25% seats are still set aside for eligible applicants from Himachal Pradesh, and 15% are only available to students from Punjab.
- Government policy will determine how many seats are allotted to the reserved groups (SC, ST, OBC, etc.).
- If applicant withdraws before the commencement of their courses, a processing charge of Rs. 1000 and counselling fees of Rs. 2500 will be subtracted; otherwise, they will receive a full refund.
- In the event that a withdrawal application is submitted after classes have started, money will be reimbursed after a pro rata deduction (minus administrative fees) and an additional counselling fee.
Campus of University:
Auditorium:
University courses are organised to integrate education with practical application. They use specific resources like audio and video for training more engaging. They also provide extra lessons to assist students develop their social skills.
Labs:
Modern labs that are furnished with modern hardware and software support education. The labs are completely furnished to satisfy the academic standards outlined in the university curriculum.
Sports Facilities:
Colleges provide many possibilities for students to participate in athletics and compete against other institutions in effort to promote sports participation. Athletics, basketball, cricket, football, tennis, and volleyball are among the outdoor sports facilities. Facilities for indoor activities include TT, pool, multigyms, carrom, chess, and more.
Alumni of University:
| Alumni | Designation | Company |
| Amandeep Sidhu | Technical Program Manager II | Amazon, California USA |
| Sushant Gautam | Senior Consultant | Health Practice with PWC |
| Chandan Bagai | Cyber Security Consultant | Accenture, Canada |
| Jagbir Kaur | Senior Risk Consultant | Mckinsey & Company, New York |
Rankings at University:
| Rankings Body | Year | Ranking |
| NIRF | 2023 | 16 in Pharmacy 30 in Architecture 64 in Management 92 in Engineering |
| QS Asia | 2023 | 145th (Southern Asia category) 551-600 |
| QS Asia | 2022 | 601-650 |
| Outlook-ICARE | 2023 | 21st rank (India top B-Schools) 9th rank (Chitkara business School – Top Private University) 6th rank (North India) |
| Careers360 | 2023 | 35th (Business School in India) |
- Awarded “Platinum” University Rating(Overall) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Teaching & Learning) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Faculty Quality) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Platinum” University Rating(Employability) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Diversity & Accessibility) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Platinum” University Rating(Facilities) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Social Responsibility) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Platinum” University Rating(Governance and Structure) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Diamond” University Rating(Research) by QS I-Gauge
- Awarded “Platinum” University Rating(Entrepreneurship) by QS I-Gauge
Scholarships of University:
There are no institution-level scholarships offered by the university. Nonetheless, many state and federal government scholarships are available to university students. The University Scholarships, their requirements for qualifying, and their benefits are listed below:
| Scholarships | Eligibility | Rewards |
| Punjab Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST |
| SC:
OBC:
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| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students |
| Up to ₹20,000 per annum till the completion of the course |
| NSP Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students (In addition, several other government scholarship schemes are available for minorities) |
| UG & PG:
M.Phil & Ph.D.:
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| AICTE Scholarship for J&K students |
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Departments of University:
| Departments | CD Rating |
| Chitkara University of Engineering and Technology (CIET) | 8.0/10 |
| Chitkara College of Pharmacy (CCP) | 8.2/10 |
| Chitkara Business School (CBS) | 8.4/10 |
| Chitkara School of mass Communication (CSMC) | 8.1/10 |
| Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture | 6.0/10 |
Key Highlights
| Established In | 2002 |
| Institute Type | Private |
| Approved by | UGC |
| Accredited by | NAAC |
| Department | 19 Departments |
| Affiliated Colleges | 14 Affiliated Colleges |
| Placements | Available |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
Courses at Chitkara University
Placements at Chitkara University
Aditya Birla Group
Adobe
Amazon
Cognizant
Dell
Ernst & Young
Evalueserve
IBM
Infosys
SAP
Deloitte
Google
HDFC Bank
ITC
Samsung
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
Pepsico Holdings (I) Pvt. Ltd.
KPMG
Amdocs
Capgemini
Tech Mahindra
Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Ltd (GSK)
Pfizer
Nestle India
GODREJ Pvt. Ltd
MindTree
ICICI Bank
Honda
Panasonic India
Reliance
Tata
Asian Paints
Alchemist India
Wipro
NDTV
Fortis Healthcare
NIIT
Kelloggs
Times of India
Zomato
92.7 Big FM
Medanta
Oyo Rooms
Network 18
Marriott International
Seven Hills Hospital
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Max Bupa
Tata Consultancy Services
