Chitkara University Overview

Chitkara University in Punjab has been established by Dr Ashok Chitkara and Dr Madhu Chitkara, who have been enthusiastic teachers for more than 40 years now. Since its origin, Chitkara University has been different. Chitkara students have been different. So are the faculty, the academic strengths, and the outlook towards teaching and learning. Within a decade, most of the academic programs are ranked in the top 50 programs in the country.

Students from around the country are getting enthusiastic about Chitkara University because of our commitment to teaching excellence, focus on research, tailored courses that make our education relevant to changing career dynamics, and formidable industry partnerships.  Chitkara University offers an extraordinary opportunity to further your studies in a university with a great academic reputation while enjoying the cultural, social, and recreational facilities of one of the best cities of North India.

Chitkara University Admission Ways

You can apply to Chitkara University through different ways for admission in 2022-2024:-

• Buy the application form from Chitkara University
• Download the application from the website and submit it after filling it, to the University.
• Apply online, upload documents and pay online.

Chitkara University Counseling Process

The objective of the counselling process is to extend a helping hand to potential scholars and facilitate their search for the program of their choice.

The physical appearance of the candidate before the Counseling committee on the date and time specified is a must. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of the application. The candidates would be required to inhabitation of the documents as given in the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS at the time of counseling.

Chitkara University Top Course and Fees

Course	Fees	Eligibility
MBA	₹5.66 Lakhs (Total Fees)	Graduation with 50% + CAT
BBA	₹1.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+ 2 with 50%
B.E	₹1.64 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 60% + JEE Mains
BCA + MCA	₹1.04 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50%
B.Sc.	₹1.04 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
BCA	₹1.04 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2 with 50%
B.Des	₹1.8 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10 +2

Chitkara University Accepted Entrance Exams

Course	Accepted Entrance Exam	Total Fee in INR
B.Tech	JEE Main	5,06,000 - 8,90,000
BSc (Nursing Basic)	Class 12 marks	5,30,000
BBA	Class 12 marks	3,70,000 – 4,00,000
B.Pharm	Class 12 marks	6,66,000
BCA	Class 12 marks	3,22,000
MBA	CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT	6,00,000
MPharm	University-level Exam	3,18,000
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)	Bachelor’s degree marks	2,58,000
B.Ed.	Bachelor’s degree marks	1,38,000

Chitkara University Placement Highlights

Chitkara University is presently working towards the completion of its 2021 placements which had been delayed due to the Covid19 pandemic. However, it had released its placement report for Management and Engineering courses for the batch of 2019. The highest salary package offered to the students of the MBA program was INR. 32 LPA, while the average CTC stood at INR. 7.5 LPA.

However, under the Department of Engineering, the highest package subsisted at INR. 40 LPA. More than 50 international offers were made by the companies to the students of the Engineering class. 

Chitkara University Common Scholarship Features

• 30% of the scholarship are reserved for girls.
• Students should have ensured at least a minimum of 50% marks in their previous examinations.
• The scholarship is not available for more than two students of the same family.
• Scholarship allowance to states/uts based on the population of minorities.
• The scheme is executed through State Government and UT administrations.
• Students can avail scholarships from one source only.

Chitkara University Cutoff Trends

Chitkara University, Chandigarh announces its cut-off & merit list for various courses to get admission in UG & PG programs every year. There are around 12 departments & colleges in Chitkara University, Chandigarh for which the cutoff will be determined based on the reservation categories and the availability of the seats. We follow each merit & cut-off list of Chitkara University, Chandigarh deeply and provide you with authentic round-wise cut-off data based on various sources. Here you will get Chitkara University, Chandigarh 2019 cut-offs, from 1st cut-off to last the cut-off for all 12 departments/colleges and their courses. Chitkara University, Solan Cutoff Engineering Entrance Exam is conducted for admission.

To apply for Chitkara University Cutoff the minimum eligibility must be 10+2 in the science stream with reasonably good marks.

For applying to Chitkara University Cutoff the minimum eligibility must be a graduate degree in any stream.

Chitkara University Cutoff 2020 Highlights

Candidates will get an idea of the counselling date and rank list hinging on many factors. The cut-off will be declared openly by the authority after the declaration of the NEET result 2023. The cut-off will be displayed after the few days of the NEET written test on the website. It is compulsory to attend the NEET 2020 entrance examination to get admission. MBBS Merit List 2020 will be declared for the NEET-qualified candidates. A separate merit list will be prepared for the boys and girls. It can be checked in online mode. The authority will consider so many factors while deciding the cut-off marks such as the level of difficulty of the exam, the previous year's cut-off, the marking scheme, pass a proportion of the candidate, etc. Only those candidates will be selected for the screening test who will score marks equal to or greater than the cut-off marks prescribed officially.

Chitkara University Facilities

Chitkara University is devoted as an association to providing a world-class education for all students. For that purpose, the campus needs to have all the superfluities that are crucial for both research and the overall development of the student. The Chitkara University facilities and infrastructure are provided for a comfortable living and learning environment. Some of the highlights of Chitkara University’s infrastructure are well-ventilated classrooms, huge auditoriums, hostels, a library, and recreational facilities.

Chitkara University Last Date to Apply

Chitkara University provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programmes in Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology, and Health Sciences. Admission to a UG or PG course at Chitakara University is based on qualifying exam or entrance test results, depending on the nature of the programme. All of the information about Chitkara University's fees, entrance, eligibility, and selection procedure can be found here.

Chitkara University Admission Dates 2022

Important Dates

Dec '21	JEE Main application 2022
28 Nov '21	CAT Exam
23 Jan '22	UCEED 2022 exam

Chitkara University MBA Admission 2021

Chitkara University provides a two-year full-time MBA programme in a variety of fields. In addition, the University provides a five-year Integrated MBA programme. Chitkara University MBA admission 2021 is based on MAT / CAT / NMAT / XAT / CMAT scores, which are then followed by group discussions and personal interviews. Candidates who have not taken the national-level Management entry examinations must take the Chitkara University Test, which is followed by GD and PI rounds. The following specialisations are available in the MBA programme, along with eligibility and fees information:

MBA Specialisations

Marketing	Event Management
Finance & Banking	Healthcare Management
Business Analytics	Health IT Public Health
Human Resource	Retail Management
Supply Chain & Logistics Management	Pharma Management -
BFSI

Chitkara University Hostel Fees

Chitkara University is a worldwide known organisation that promotes academic achievement via interdisciplinary applied research and expands knowledge frontiers through innovation. Chitkara Educational Trust, with its philosophical core commitment to excellence in education, established Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology in 2002; Chitkara International School, Chandigarh in 2004; Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh under Himachal Pradesh State Legislature in 2008; and Chitkara University, Punjab under Punjab State Legislature in 2010.

Chitkara now has 12 schools in engineering, management, architecture, nursing, healthcare, pharmacy, media, arts and design, education, hospitality, applied sciences, and applied engineering. Chitkara University, with approximately 13,000 students and 900 staff members, is one of the greatest institutions in North India and is also recognised by the government as having the power to award degrees under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Chitkara University offers separate hostels for male and female students. Water purifiers, a common area, a leisure room, a mess, a TV, laundry facilities, and a security and monitoring system are all standard amenities in all hostels.

Hostel For: Female

Fee -             ₹0 - ₹47 k

Hostel For: Male

Fee -             ₹0 - ₹47 k

Chitkara University Ranking

Chitkara University is a worldwide known organisation that promotes academic achievement via interdisciplinary applied research and expands knowledge frontiers through innovation. Chitkara Educational Trust, with its philosophical core commitment to excellence in education, established Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology in 2002; Chitkara International School, Chandigarh in 2004; Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh under Himachal Pradesh State Legislature in 2008; and Chitkara University, Punjab under Punjab State Legislature in 2010.

Chitkara now has 12 schools in engineering, management, architecture, nursing, healthcare, pharmacy, media, arts and design, education, hospitality, applied sciences, and applied engineering. Chitkara University, with approximately 13,000 students and 900 staff members, is one of the greatest institutions in North India and is also recognised by the government as having the power to award degrees under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

• According to a Higher Education Review survey, Chitkara University is ranked sixth among the "Top 25 Universities in India."
• Chitkara Engineering ranked 9th in the Week-Hansa Research Survey 2019; Hospitality Management ranked 36th. Academic Insight Magazine named Chitkara Business School 23rd in the 'Top 50 B-School Of India.'
• Chitkara Institutions ranked among the top 50 in India today, according to the MDRA Survey 2019.
• Siliconindia Magazine named Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture one of the "Top 10 Most Promising Architecture Colleges."
• Chitkara Business School was ranked 10th among Top Universities in India by Times B-School – BBA Edition.
• CEO Insights Magazine named Chitkara University one of the "Top 10 Best Campuses For Research & Innovation 2019."
• Chitkara University has been ranked in the top 50 of the 2019 BW Businessworld Engineering Rankings.
• Chitkara placed among Top Institutes in NIRF 2019; Pharmacy ranked 44th, and Management ranked 75th.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking admission at Chitkara University?

Ans. Advantages –
1. Great Infrastructure with a highly productive lab curriculum
2. Good crowd especially on the HP campus
3. Well-educated and knowledgeable staff though one may find one or two bad elements in the same.
4. Highly disciplined students because of strict administration and ZTP against any kind of abuse.
5. Zero Ragging
6. Industry-tailored courses in last year which helps a lot in clearing aptitude exams and interviews for companies.
7. Decent Placements.
Disadvantages –
1. Campuses are far away from Chandigarh so 3 hours daily will be wasted traveling.
2. I'll managed exam scheduling.
3. Highly uncooperative in terms of attendance. It’s a good thing that they strictly maintain a 75% attendance policy but people with genuine responses to not meet those criteria aren’t heard as a result people have to write supplementary exams.
4. Drug abuse in Rajpura campus hostels (If the university finds out they directly rusticate students and call the police upon them. Though it’s not that much prevalent it happens in almost every university all over India.

Q. Can students with 70% and 80 on the NATA 2017 get admission to Chitkara University?

Ans. Chitkara University is one of the reputed private universities in Punjab. Undoubtedly, the no of applicants in both engineering and architecture is quite a lot, still if you register earlier in time for admission, once their admission registration starts, you can get into Chitkara University.

Q. Will the child be able to get admission to Chitkara University if she is from the NWAC board?

Ans. NWAC is a valid Board in India. It is equivalent to CBSE or any other valid Board as it is recognized by AIU. According to the eligibility criteria of Chitkara University, a student must complete their 10+2 from a recognized board and percentage criteria can be varied according to the course to take up admission in the university. Therefore no need to worry about it, your kid will be eligible to take up admission to Chitkara University if she completed her schooling through NWAC Board.

Q. What is the hostel accommodation fee at Chitkara University Rajpura?

Ans. Hostel fee (inclusive laundry charges) for a semi-furnished room with a bed, mattress, study table, chair & and almirah is Rs. 30,000/- (four-seater), 31,000/- (three-seater), and Rs. 34,200/- (two-seater).

Q. What is the fee structure of Chitkara University for CSE and BE?

Ans. The fee structure of Chitkara University for CSE and BE is INR 4,96,000 for 4 years.

Q. What is the total fee structure of BE+MBA integrated course in CU?

Ans. The total fee structure of BE+MBA in Chitkara University Patiala is INR 12,70,000.

Q. What companies come for placement in Chitkara Engineering?

Ans. As the placement season is back, Companies start coming for intern cum placement in the Feb. of 6th semester for CSE in Chitkara. There are different batches in CSE like UCA for coding students, Oracle academy, Cyber Security, Data Analyst, and CPM batch. CSE students are categorized into these separate batches in 3rd year as per their interest after certain tests for that batch. So students are made to sit into companies as per Job roles. The following are the top 12 companies visited:-
1. Evive Software Analytics
2. Futures First for only UCA
3. Virtusa
4. MakeMyTrip.com for only UCA and top CGPA holders, written, interviews were held in Gurgaon, Off-campus type
5. PayU Money (Only top 15 students in terms of CGPA)( 1 selected)
6. Quickheal (only for Cyber Security batch)(2 selected)
7. OYO rooms (@10.5L) everyone(11 SE)
8. Cleartrip
9. Novoinvent (only uca1,2)
10. Gemini Solutions (everyone)
11. Webnois(everyone)
12. Play simple(everyone)

Q. How is the placement of Chitkara University?

Ans. Chitkara University is a deemed University providing all the education courses. It is one of the best University to study. The surroundings and the whole campus will always give you positive vibes to study and to be focused. Coming to the placement, they mean it when they say 100 % placement for students with CGPA above 6. You don’t have to worry about the placements if you have done your part. There will be lots of companies on your campus. You just have to prepare and nothing else. Companies that come are endless. You will definitely get placed.

Q. What is a good CGPA in B.Tech for good placements in Chitkara University in CSE?

Ans. Good CGPA is 6.5 ….
Keep your CGPA between 6-7.5 if you want to sit for almost every placement session. Almost* because there will come 2-3 companies that ask for 7.5 or above.

Q. If we top a semester at Chitkara University (B.Tech), is there any chance that we would get any scholarship?

Ans. Well, I’m not sure about the detailed terms & conditions, but a student surely gets a scholarship. I had a friend who was a topper (throughout the batch) for the whole 1st year (both 1st and 2nd semesters). He got a 50% scholarship for the next semester's fees.