Chitkara University, Chandigarh

Chitkara University has started engineering admissions for the academic year 2024. JEE Main 2024 results Session 1 have been officially announced online by tNTA. The registration process for JEE Main Session 2 is open until March 2, 2024.

On the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, 30 kilometres from Chandigarh, the Chitkara Educational Trust opened its Punjab campus in the year 2002. The Chitkara University Act was passed by the Punjab State Legislature and Chitkara University was established in 2010. It is also accredited by the government and has the authority to award degrees under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Currently, Chitkara University has 12 educational institutions in the following disciplines: engineering, management, architecture, nursing, healthcare, pharmacy, media, arts and design, education, hospitality, and applied sciences. One of the top institutions in North India, Chitkara University has more than 13,000 students and 900 staff members.

The Chitkara University courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. With several specialisations offered under each of these courses, the university has a student-centric approach. The curriculum is frequently updated to meet industry standards. The Chitkara University fees range from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh approximately. This will vary based on the degree level and duration of the course.

At the Chitkara University placements, the world's most popular organisations look for fresh, creative talent. Among the companies that hire graduates, interns, and full-time employees are Hitachi, Panasonic, Sterling and Wilson, Future Group, Infosys, Cybage, ITC Infotech, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra, etc. Students are hired in top sectors like financial institutions, FMCG, consumer goods manufacturers, consulting firms, and technology companies. The Chitkara University placements packages offered range from Rs 8 LPA to Rs 12 LPA.

With a campus that is over 65 acres in size and 40 per cent green landscaping, Chitkara University is home to a wide range of amenities, including the newest technology, sports facilities, playgrounds, tracks, on-campus banking, mail, and shopping options. The Chitkara University facilities include amphitheatre-style classrooms that are outfitted with contemporary information and communication technology (ICT) tools, as well as fully furnished, contemporary labs. Additionally, through a variety of organisations and societies on campus, students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Programs taught in English by local and international faculty, student exchanges from partner universities all over the world, international research co-operation, dual-degree and twinning program development by international partners, international faculty exchange; all of these are key features of Chitkara University.

Students visit Partner Universities for six months to one year for completing their semesters abroad.