Chitkara University started its operations in 2002 under the aegis of Chitkara Educational Trust. Located at Patiala, Punjab, this State-Private University is approved by UGC.
The University is recognised by PCI, BCI, Indian Nursing Council (INC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIRO), Council of Architecture (COA), National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It is also accredited by NAAC.
A number of Schools / Colleges / Institutes are there at the Institution namely, Chitkara Business School, Institute of Engineering & Technology, College of Pharmacy, and many others. In addition, courses are available on different levels including UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D at a cost-effective fee structure.
The University is famous for its industry-relevant education mainly offered in Engineering, health Sciences, and Business field. It is also popular for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and strong placement record.
Vision: The vision of Chitkara University is to be recognised on a Global level for its academic standards, research, and innovation.
Mission: The University aims to meet the Global standards by making their students as competent individuals who are innovative to meet and have strong moral & ethical values.
Few of the popular Chitkara University rankings of the recent years are stated below:
| Institute Name | Chitkara University, Patiala |
| Estd. Year | 2002 |
| Approved/Recognised by | NCTE, PCI, INC, UGC, COA, NCHMCT, CII, AIMA, DGS |
| Type | Private University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A+, AACSB |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Chancellor | Dr. Ashok Chitkara |
| Address | Chandigarh-Patiala NH-64, Rajpura - 140401, Punjab, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9501105718 |
| Official Website | https://www.chitkara.edu.in/ |
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Details about the Chitkara University Courses and admission process are discussed in this section. Refer to the below-given table to know the popular courses and their eligibility criteria:
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Course |
Total Program Fees |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.E |
Rs. 8,00,000/- to Rs. 18,50,000/- |
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BBA |
Rs. 4,08,000/- |
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BCA |
Rs. 3,50,000/- to Rs. 5,60,000/- |
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MBA |
Rs. 2,80,000/- to Rs. 8,00,000/- |
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M.Des |
Rs. 5,60,000/- |
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M.Pharm |
Rs. 3,60,000/- |
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* It is to be noted that in the aforementioned table, only the program fee is stated and students are required to pay several other charges. Also, some of the courses at the Institution are offered in collaboration with foreign Universities. Therefore, their fees may differ.
Note: For above-mentioned UG & PG Courses like BBA, MBA, M.Des, M.Pharm, students need to obtain at least 50% aggregate marks. Moreover, students have to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) round at the University except for the B.E and few other programs.
Admission Process
The University accepts applications of the students through both online and offline mode. In addition, students can either apply via its official website or download the admission form (available on the website) and submit it on the campus.
Additionally, Chitkara University admission seats are to be filled on the basis of qualifying exam score / State or National level entrance test / Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) round, as per the requirement of the respective courses.
* Admissions are open for International students as well. However, their fees, eligibility conditions, and other processes may vary.
Reservation Criteria
At the University, some of the admission seats are reserved for students belonging to different categories like 15% of seats for domicile students of Punjab. In addition, for SC / ST / OBC / Differently-abled or others, seats will be filled as per the guidelines of the State Government.
Documents Required
* To get in-depth information about the available UG & PG courses & their fee structure, documents required, admission procedure, and reservation policy, visit the University’s website.
Students applying at the Institution and in a need of financial support can avail a number of Scholarships. The University provides a Post-Matric Scholarships for SC / OBC category students which can be availed through Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal.
Additionally, few other scholarships are there for minority students which are offered under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme, and many other portals like National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
* Kindly, navigate the University’s official website to know the details regarding the scholarships schemes.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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101-150 out of 200 | 2025 (Overall) |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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4 out of 50 | 2025 (State Private Universities) |
| 3 out of 50 | 2024 (State Private Universities) | |
| 7 out of 50 | 2022 (State Private Universities) | |
| 59 out of 105 | 2021 (Science Colleges) | |
| 4 out of 22 | 2020 (Private Hotel Management Institutes) | |
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1201-1400 out of 1503 | 2026 (World) |
| 1201-1400 out of 1503 | 2025 (World) | |
| 501-550 out of 855 | 2024 (Asia) | |
| 551-600 out of 760 | 2023 (Asia) | |
| 601-650 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 601+ out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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601-800 out of 3118 | 2026 (World) |
| 601-800 out of 2855 | 2025 (World) | |
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2 out of 10 | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
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8 out of 103 | 2025 (Private University) |
The Institution provides Career Advancement Services (CAS) to the students seeking job opportunities after completing their respective programs. There is a dedicated team which has built strong industry-academia relationships to invite the recruiters for the Chitkara University Placement drives.
In addition to this, pre-placement training is provided to the students to make them corporate ready; few of the activities & programs are stated below:
Leading companies like IBM, Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, and others are the prominent recruiters which visit the University to provide employment opportunities to the students.
Chitkara University Campus area is around 63 acres. Students pursuing higher education from the University get access to requisite academic and recreational facilities which boosts their overall growth & development.
In addition to this, the University has built amphitheatre styled classrooms which are equipped with LCD projectors, AV facilities, etc. These classrooms can accommodate around 30 to 80 students. Moreover, about 46 conference rooms, 5 open-air theatres, etc. are available within the University’s campus to organise educational and other programs.
Besides that, some of the top-notch facilities that are present at the University are listed below:
