Chitkara University, Chandigarh
2025
Chitkara University, Chandigarh: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Rankings
Courses
Fees
Admissions
Placement
Cut-offs
Rankings
Chitkara University has a placement cell, known as the Chitkara Placement Cell which works to bridge the gap between the student’s competencies and the industry needs. According to the latest reports published by Chitkara University, the highest package offered to the BTech students during Chitkara University placements in 2023 was INR 1.11 crore per annum. The top recruiters of Chitkara University during the past years included HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, etc. Apart from this, the university offers various dual degree programmes with top global universities such as Arizona State University, the University of Windsor, Trent University, Deakin University, etc. The major highlights of Chitkara University are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Chitkara University Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 2010 |
| Ownership type | Private |
| Campus Size | 70 acres |
| Recognised By | SIRO, BCI, UGC, COA, PCI, INC, MHRD Innovation Cell, Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Government of India |
| Accepted exams | JEE Mains, SAT, GATE, CUET UG |
| Popular Programme | BTech, MBA |
| Approved By | UGC, AICTE, COA, PCI, NCTE, INC, BCI |
| Accreditation By | A+ by NAAC |
| Collaborations | |
| Rankings | – 1201-1400 by QS World University Rankings 2025 (out of 1400 in India) – 101-150 by NIRF 2024 (Overall) – 3 by Outlook 2024 (Overall) |
| Mode of Education | Full-time |
| Gender Intake | Co-Ed |
| Scholarships Offered | Merit scholarship, Merit-cum-means based scholarship |
| Official Website | www.chitkara.edu.in |
Hustle with Confidence
Chitkara University, Courses & Details 2025
1. Highlights & Accreditations
2. Schools & Institutes
Chitkara University comprises several schools:
CSE & IT, Mechanical, Civil, ECE (Engineering)
Chitkara Business School & Sales & Marketing
Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Optometry)
Design & Mass Communication
Architecture & Planning
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
Law & Education
3. Undergraduate Courses (2025)
| Course | Duration | Fees (Total) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E – CSE, ECE, ME, Civil, IT | 4 yrs | ₹8–12 L | 10+2 + JEE Main/CEET |
| Integrated B.Tech+MBA | 5 yrs | ₹12.7 L | 10+2 + JEE Main |
| B.Des (Multiple streams) | 3–4 yrs | ₹1.8–12 L | 10+2 + CU‑DAT/UCEED |
| B.Arch | 5 yrs | ₹10.8 L | 10+2 + NATA |
| B.Pharm | 4 yrs | ₹1.64 L | 10+2 (PCB/PCM) |
| Pharm.D | 6 yrs | ₹15.6 L | 10+2 (PCB) |
| B.Sc (Allied Health, Bakery, Culinary) | 3 yrs | ₹0.91–3.5 L | 10+2 |
| BBA, B.Com, BCA | 3 yrs | ₹1.04–1.3 L | 10+2 |
| B.A LLB (Integrated) | 5 yrs | ₹17.5 L | 10+2 |
| B.Sc Nursing, B.Optom etc. | 3–4 yrs | ₹1.65–2.15 L | 10+2 |
4. Postgraduate & Integrated Programmes
MBA (2 yrs) – ₹5.6–7.8 L; specialisations include Marketing, Finance, Analytics, MBA‑Pharma, BFSI
MCA – ₹3.1–3.8 L (2 yrs)
M.Tech – ₹1.5–2.5 L/yr; admission via GATE + merit
M.Pharm, M.Des, M.Sc, MFA – ₹1.3–1.8 L total
5. Doctoral (Ph.D.) Studies
Disciplines: Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Education, Media, Design, Architecture, Sciences
Eligibility: 55% PG, entrance + interview; fees ~₹4.2 L total
Rolling admissions; age limit ≤55
6. Admission Process
UG: JEE Main/NATA/CEET/CUET or merit-based
PG: MBA via CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/CUET; MCA via graduation
Ph.D.: University test + interview
Form availability: from 1 December 2024; admissions for 2025–26 underway
7. Infrastructure & Campus Life
Modern labs (MATLAB, VLSI, engineering workshops
Amphitheatre-style classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, sports courts, cafeterias
Active clubs: IEEE, ACM, SAE, CSI, AIESEC
Hostels, medical centre, 24×7 Wi-Fi
8. Rankings & Recognition
NIRF 2024: University (101–150), Pharmacy (#19), Engineering (#94), Architecture (#35), Management (#58)
QS Asia 2025: 501–550 band; QS World 2025: 1201–1400
THE Impact Rankings 2022: Ranked 4th in India & 201–300 globally
9. Placements & Industry Connections
Robust corporate tie-ups, regular campus placements
Average packages: ₹4–12 LPA; top CTCs even higher
Use of centres like Centre for Cybersecurity, Executive Education
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(18 courses) | 10+2 : 60-65 % Exams : JEE MainCBSE 12th+2 More | |
10+2 : 50-60 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More | ||
BBA(15 courses) | 10+2 : 50-65 % Exams : CBSE 12thPSEB 12th+2 More | |
B.Com(7 courses) | 10+2 : 50-60 % Exams : CBSE 12thPSEB 12th+2 More | |
8 L | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More | |
10+2 : 50-60 % | ||
B.Des(6 courses) | 12 L | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : UCEED |
BMLT(1 course) | 4.2 L | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More |
BPT(1 course) | 6.3 L | Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More |
10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More | ||
MBA/PGDM(16 courses) | ||
Graduation : 50-55 % | ||
M.Pharma(7 courses) | 3.1 L – 4 L | Graduation : 50 % |
Pharm.D(2 courses) | 7.7 L – 15.6 L | |
3.1 L – 3.8 L | Graduation : 55 % | |
M.A.(3 courses) | Graduation : 50 % | |
10 L | 10+2 : 50 % Exams : NATA | |
10+2 : 60 % | ||
6 L | ||
M.Des (2 courses) | 6 L | Graduation : 50 % |
Certificate(1 course) | – / – | |
1.6 L | – / – | |
M.E./M.Tech(6 courses) | 10+2 : 60 % Graduation : 50-60 % | |
MPT(1 course) | 1.8 L | Graduation : 50 % |
B.Sc. (Post Basic)(1 course) | 2.2 L | |
2.6 L | Graduation : 55 % | |
BFA(1 course) | 12 L | Exams : UCEED |
4.8 L | Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More | |
6 L | Graduation : 50 % | |
1.6 L | Graduation : 50 % |
FAQs
Q1: What specialisations in B.Tech are offered?
A: CSE, AI & ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Electrical, etc.
Q2: What’s the MBA fee and process?
A: ₹5.6–7.8 L for 2 yrs; requires graduate degree + exam scores (CAT/MAT/etc.)
Q3: Chronology of Ph.D. admissions?
A: Rolling basis across the year, entrance + interview, age limit 55