Chitkara University: Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoff, Placements

Chitkara University was established in the year 2010 and it offers multiple courses across different streams of education, including engineering, business and accounting, hospitality and hotel management, computer application programs, maritime studies, design, planning & architecture, health and pharmaceutical sciences etc. These courses are offered under undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes. The private university has modern infrastructure to facilitate seamless learning for its students and is recognized as one of the best universities in North India. It has also collaborated with multiple universities overseas for carrying out different educational programmes in order to benefit students by helping them gain international exposure. The university is also recognized by notable bodies like UGC, NCTE, NIC, and IIC, and is affiliated with NCHMCT.

According to the BW Business World 2023 rakings the institute has performed marvellously amongst other institutes in various categories. Chitkara University gives an outstanding performance in the prestigious Times Engineering Ranking 2023 by the Times of India. In the ‘Top Engineering Institutes on Placement’ category, Chitkara University secured an impressive 5th rank and in the North Zone rankings, the university achieved the 8th position, further solidifying its reputation as a leading institution in the region. The institute has partnered up with various international institutes. The CU Patialia students have been hired by institutes such as Adani, Aditya Birla, Adobe, Amazon etc. The Highest CTC in the recent placement dive for MBA was INR 35 Lakhs. 

Chitkara University is one of the best universities in North India, with ample of courses to choose from for the students. Here’s what the students have to say- GetMyUni Verdict.

Table of contents

• Chitkara University Highlights
• Chitkara University Ranking
• Chitkara University Courses
• Chitkara University Departments
• Chitkara University Admission
• Why Choose Chitkara University?
• Chitkara University Results
• Chitkara University Cut Off
• Chitkara University Infrastructure
• Chitkara University Placements
• Chitkara University Collaborations
• Chitkara University Alumni

Chitkara University Highlights

Highlights such as facilities, courses offered, memberships, recognition etc. of Chitkara University, Patiala are are given below:

Chitkara University
Year of Establishment	2010
Recognition	UGC, NCTE, INC, IAEC, IIC, MMSME GOI, NSTEDB, NECRBHR, DSIR
Approvals	CoA, PCI
Accreditation	NAAC
Courses offered	B.E, B.Tech., BCA, BCA + MCA, MCA, B.Arch, BBA, B.Com, B.A, M.A, B.Sc, B.Optom, BPT, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Ed, BFA, B.Des, M.Des, M.E, MBA, BBA+MBA, MPT, M.Optom, PhD, M.Tech., B.OT, M.Sc.
Infrastructure Facilities	Classroom, Auditorium, Laboratories, Computing facilities, Libraries, Cafeteria, Hostels, Medical facilities, Sportorium, Banks & ATMs, Transportation facilities
Affiliation	NCHMCT
Member of	AUAP, UNAI, IET, AIU
CU Patiala Address	Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64) Punjab - 140 401, India
Campus area	50 acres
Programmes offered	Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Doctoral

Chitkara University Ranking

Chitkara University is a reputed multidisciplinary university in India. The Chitkara University ranking in India makes it one of the most desirable universities for various courses like engineering, architecture, or pharmacy. Refer to the points below to know more about the Chitkara University Ranking 2023 details.

• Chitkara University ranking stood 5th among the Top 500 State Private Universities of India under Outlook Ranking 2023.
• India Today Ranking 2023 ranked Chitkara University 15th among all Top General Private Universities of India.
• Chitkara University NIRF Ranking in India is 30th for Architecture and 16th for the Pharmacy category.
• It was also ranked 92nd in Engineering and 64th in Management category under NIRF Ranking 2023.
• The Chitkara University QS Ranking grabbed the 145th position among World's Top South-Asian Universities in 2023.
• It ranked 142nd in India under EduRank Ranking 2023.

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Chitkara University Courses

CU offers courses at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels in different professional streams. Below given are the stream-wise courses and their specializations offered at Chitkara University.

Course	Duration	Selection Criteria
BE	4 years	Completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 60% or secures 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
BBA	3 years	Completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50%
B.Com. (Hons.)	3 years	Completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50%
M.Tech.	2 years	60% score in Class X and XII and 55% score in B.Tech
MBA	2 years	Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks in any stream
MCA	2 years	Completed Graduation in BCA / B. Sc.-IT / B.Sc. Computer Science with a minimum aggregate of 55% with Mathematics
MA	2 years	Candidates must have completed graduation.
PhD	3 years	Completed master’s Degree in any recognized University/other qualification in a relevant discipline with minimum of 55%

Chitkara University Fee Details

The Chitkara University Fee Details along with the courses are provided below.

Courses	Fee Details
MBA	INR 7 Lakhs
MSc	INR 3.08 Lakhs
BE	INR 8.20 Lakhs
BBA Professional	INR 2 Lakhs

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Chitkara University Departments

Chitkara University provides a plethora of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses for candidates to choose from across 10 departments. The Chitkara University departments are

Engineering	Business & Accounting
Design	Allied health Sciences
Computer Application	Law
Hospitality & Hotel Management	Planning & Architecture
Pharmaceutical Sciences	Journalism & Mass Communication

Chitkara University Admission

For admissions to institutions under Chitkara University, forms are invited via the university website. The students need to fulfil their eligibility criteria and appear for the required entrance exams before applying for admission to the course they are interested in. After applying, the course-specific admission process and counselling will continue for the shortlisted candidates.

Chitkara University Eligibility Criteria

Chitkara University has different eligibility criteria for students based on the course they are willing to take. These criteria must be duly fulfilled in order to further proceed with the admission process. Course-wise eligibility criteria are as mentioned below.

Chitkara University BE Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 60% or secure 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII

Chitkara University BBA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Class XII.

Chitkara University B.Com. (Hons.) Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Chitkara University B.A. (Hons.) Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Chitkara University B.Tech. Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50% or secured 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII.

Chitkara University M.Tech. Eligibility

• Candidates must have at least a 60% score in Class X and XII
• Candidates must have at least a 55% score in B.Tech / MCA (for Computer Science)
• Candidates must clear an online coding test followed by a personal interview (for Computer Science)
• Candidates must have completed B.E/ B.Tech/ AMIE in Mech/ Auto/ Prod/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics (for Automotive)

Chitkara University MBA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed or are in the final year of a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50 % aggregate marks in any stream from a recognized university.

Chitkara University B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Management Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII.

Chitkara University BCA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII with a minimum aggregate of 50%.

Chitkara University MCA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed Graduation in BCA / B. Sc.-IT / B.Sc. Computer Science with a minimum aggregate of 55% and should have passed in Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class XII/Graduation.

Chitkara University B.Des Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII (any stream) or Equivalent.
• Candidates must have valid CUDAT and UCEED scores to undergo Personal Interview Counselling.

Chitkara University B.Arch. Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 with PCM/10+3 Diploma with Maths.
• Candidates must have a valid NATA score or JEE Paper 2 score.

Chitkara University M.Des Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed graduation with a minimum of 50%.

Chitkara University PhD Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed a master’s Degree from any recognized University/other qualification in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55%.
• Candidates must qualify in the Entrance Examination conducted by the University at the national level on the pattern of UGC followed by an interview.

Chitkara University BA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed XII.

Chitkara University MA Eligibility

• Candidates must have completed graduation.

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Why Choose Chitkara Unversity?

Chitkara University and its institutes under it are ranked high by various notable bodies in their respective domains. The university campus, through its number of facilities and infrastructure supports and fuels the holistic development of the students. Moreover, the courses offered under various sectors and specializations are all industry-oriented. Many of them are designed with the participation of corporate bodies well-known in their fields. This coupled with the faculties of global calibre ensures a competitive edge in favour of the students of Chitkara University.

Chitkara University Results

All the students studying in the colleges affiliated to Chitkara University can check their results from the official website of the university, https://www.chitkara.edu.in. After the semester exams, when the results are available, a separate "Results" tab is made available on the website, and the students can enter their relevant details to fetch the results. The students are advised to download/save or take a print of the result for future use.

Chitkara University Cut off

The cut-off for different courses offered by various institutions under Chitkara University is dependent upon the entrance exams taken by students, further admission procedure, student category, the field of course and many more aspects.

Chitkara University Infrastructure

The Chitkara University campus is located 30 km away from Chandigarh and is a place not only for academics but also for students’ holistic development, and is a home for various cultural, athletic, social and academic activities carried out by various student clubs and communities, and taking place throughout the year. In order to ensure the best learning experience as well as the well-being and holistic development of the students, the following are the prominent facilities available at Chitkara University.

• Classrooms
• Auditorium
• Laboratories
• Library
• Cafeteria
• Computer Facilities
• Medical Facilities
• Banks and ATMs
• Transport Facilities

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Chitkara University Placements

Chitkara University placement cell has a path-breaking recruitment record for graduates from different sectors. The University has a training and placement cell providing career counselling to the students on completion of their courses. Chitkara University placement cell also conducts various placement-specific activities like workshops, interviews, presentations, and many more for the students to prepare them to face future challenges in the corporate world.

Chitkara University Top Recruiters

Infosys	Wipro	Microsoft
Airtel	Google	IBM
HCL	Hindustan Lever Ltd.	HDFC Bank
Accenture	Oracle	Citi Bank
Fortis	Texas Instruments	Tech Mahindra
Dell	L&T	Godrej
ITC	Reliance Industries	SAP
Vodafone	Fortis	Pepsico
TATA Motors	Asian Paints	Gemini Solutions
TAJ	nVIDIA	-

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Chitkara University Collaborations

The University has established relationships with various international organizations over the years to allow its students the required exposure. These partnerships allow the candidates to receive education from a global audience which in turn ensures their education is on par with the rest of the world. 

Chitkara University International Memberships

• Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), USA
• United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, India
• The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Londo, U.K.

Chitkara University International Tie-ups

Below are the course-specific collaborations made with international institutions and universities by Chitkara University for enhancing the global perspective and to widen the opportunities at hand for its students.

• Healthcare certification programmes from Bow Valley College, Calgary, Canada
• Transfer option to Deakin University, Australia after 2 years of B.E. in Software Engineering at Chitkara University.
• Transfer option to Deakin University, Australia after 2 years of B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering at Chitkara University.
• Transfer option to University of Windsor, Canada after 2 years of B.Com. at Chitkara University.
• Transfer option to George Brown College, Canada after 2 years of Bachelor in Culinary Management at Chitkara University.

Chitkara University International Tie-ups

Fortis Healthcare	ManpowerGroup	nVIDIA
Lenskart	ARM	Cadence
NXP Semiconductors	-	-

Chitkara University Alumni

The “Chitkara Alumni Network” or “CAN” includes hundreds of professionals honed by the university. The alumni meet multiple times every year and the details of the meets are recorded under “Chitkara Alumni Association Network Chapters” on the university website.