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Chitkara University, Punjab is a private university located on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway near Rajpura, Punjab. Established in 2010, the university offers multidisciplinary programmes across Engineering, Computer Applications, Management, Commerce, Design, Architecture, Law, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Nursing, Hospitality, Psychology, Education, Journalism and Maritime Studies.

The university follows an industry-oriented education model with practical learning, internships, industry projects, international collaborations and specialised Centres of Excellence.

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Courses

B.E. Engineering: 4-year undergraduate engineering programmes covering Computer Science, AI & ML, AI & Future Technologies, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Automobile, Mechatronics, Smart Manufacturing and Civil Engineering.

BCA: A 3-year computer applications programme covering software development, programming, computing and emerging technologies, with a dedicated AI & ML option.

BBA / B.Com / Economics: Undergraduate programmes covering business management, digital business, finance, accounting, FinTech, data analytics, economics, logistics, retail, aviation and sports management.

B.Des – Communication Design with AI: A 4-year programme integrating communication design with AI, with pathways in UX/UI, Animation & Visual Effects and Graphic Design.

B.Des – Product Design: A 4-year programme focused on product development, design thinking, user research, materials and prototyping.

B.Des – Fashion Design: A 4-year programme covering fashion design, textiles, apparel development, styling and industry practices.

B.Des – Interior Design: A 4-year programme focused on spatial planning, interior environments, materials, furniture and visualisation.

BFA – Fine Arts: An undergraduate programme focused on studio art, visual expression, contemporary practices and creative development.

B.Arch: A 5-year professional architecture programme covering architectural design, construction, planning, sustainability and digital technologies.

BAJMC: An undergraduate programme covering journalism, digital media, mass communication and AI-enabled new-age media.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): A 5-year integrated programme combining undergraduate education with professional legal studies.

Hospitality & Culinary Arts: Undergraduate programmes covering hotel administration, hospitality operations, culinary arts, bakery and pastry.

Pharmacy: B.Pharm, Pharm.D and M.Pharm programmes covering pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical research.

Healthcare: Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in medical laboratory science, radiology, emergency medical technology, anaesthesia & OT technology, physician associate studies, nutrition, physiotherapy and clinical embryology.

Nursing: B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing programmes with academic and clinical training.

Optometry: Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes focused on vision science, eye examination and clinical optometry.

Psychology: Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes covering psychological theory, research and applied psychology.

MBA: Chitkara offers multiple MBA pathways including Marketing, Finance, HR, Data Science & AI, Healthcare, Logistics, Rural Management, Retail, Pharmaceutical Management, BFSI, Public Health and other specialised areas.

MCA: Postgraduate computer applications programme covering advanced computing and software technologies.

M.E.: Postgraduate engineering programmes in selected technical disciplines, including CSE, ECE and Construction Technology & Management.

PhD: Doctoral programmes are offered across Engineering, Management, Sciences, Architecture, Design, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Media, Education, Psychology, Law and Nursing.

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Course Eligibility

B.E.: Class 12 with required PCM subjects and generally 60% aggregate for applicable 2026 engineering programmes; JEE Main requirements apply to specified programmes.

B.Des: Class 12 from any stream with minimum 50%; CUDAT/Personal Interview and applicable UCEED route.

B.Arch: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus required additional subject and minimum 45%; NATA qualification is required for 2026 admission.

BBA/BCA/B.Com: Class 12 from a recognised board; specific programmes may have subject requirements.

MBA: Graduation from a recognised university with programme-specific admission requirements.

MCA: Relevant bachelor's degree with applicable mathematics/computer requirements.

M.E.: Relevant B.E./B.Tech or equivalent qualification; working-professional programmes have additional experience requirements.

Pharmacy: Relevant 10+2/pharmacy qualification according to the programme.

Healthcare/Nursing: 10+2 with required science subjects and programme-specific eligibility.

PhD: Relevant postgraduate qualification and fulfilment of doctoral admission requirements.

Fees

Placement

Latest Placement Highlights – MBA:
350+ companies recruited from campus.

Highest Package: ₹44 LPA

Average Package: ₹10.8 LPA

Median Package: ₹11.06 LPA

Dream Offers ₹10 LPA+: 145+

Pre-Placement Offers: 195+

International Offers: 50+

These MBA placement figures are from the university's published placement snapshot for the graduating batch of 2024 and are also reported in current 2025 placement coverage.

Recruiters: Adobe | Amazon | Microsoft | Deloitte | EY | Infosys | Wipro | TCS | Cognizant | Accenture | IBM | Flipkart | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | Airtel | Aditya Birla | Coca-Cola | Dabur | Dell | DHL | Mondelez | Nestlé | Panasonic | Philips | Reliance | Tata | Volvo | Zomato | and other leading companies

Admission Process

1. Online Application

2. Entrance / Merit (course-wise)

3. Counselling

4. Document verification

5. Fee payment & enrollment

College Highlights

✔ NAAC A+ accredited
✔ Strong industry partnerships
✔ Excellent placement track record
✔ Modern residential campus
✔ Focus on experiential learning
✔ Located near Chandigarh IT hub
✔ Good scholarship opportunities

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FAQs

Is Chitkara University UGC approved?
Yes.

Is Chitkara NAAC accredited?
Yes — NAAC A+.

Does Chitkara accept JEE Main?
Yes for B.Tech (as applicable).

Where is Chitkara University located?
Rajpura (near Chandigarh), Punjab.

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