Overview
Chitkara University, Rajpura (Punjab), is a UGC-recognised private university accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.26), placing it among the top 5% of higher education institutions in India. Established in 2010 under The Chitkara University Act, the university has grown into one of North India’s most preferred destinations for industry-aligned education, with an additional campus in Himachal Pradesh. Its programs are recognised by NCTE, PCI, BCI, INC, COA and NCHMCT, and the university holds memberships of AIU, AACSB International, AUAP and the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI).
The university’s 70-acre Rajpura campus, located on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway, houses state-of-the-art laboratories, design studios, research centres, modern hostels and sports facilities. Chitkara University is known for its industry-led curriculum, built in collaboration with corporate partners such as Microsoft, EY, ARAI and Arizona State University, ensuring students graduate with job-ready skills. It offers 50+ undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs across engineering, computer science, management, pharmacy, health sciences, nursing, law, architecture, design, media, hospitality and education.
Chitkara’s academic excellence is reflected in its rankings — NIRF 2025 placed it 78th among universities, 16th in Pharmacy, 38th in Architecture and Planning, 78th in Management and 89th in Engineering. It also ranked 10th overall in India in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 and features in the QS Asian University Rankings. With a strong track record of placements, tie-ups with 2,000+ recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Deloitte, and the highest package of INR 1.11 Crore per annum, Chitkara University continues to deliver outstanding career outcomes for its students.
Rankings
- NAAC Accreditation: A+ Grade with CGPA 3.26 (valid up to September 2026), placing it among the top 5% of Indian HEIs.
- Recognised by: UGC, NCTE, PCI, BCI, INC, COA and NCHMCT.
- NIRF 2025: Ranked 78th in the University category, 16th in Pharmacy, 38th in Architecture & Planning, 78th in Management and 89th in Engineering.
- THE Impact Rankings 2026: 10th overall in India; global rank band 201–300.
- QS Rankings 2026: 325th in QS Asian University Rankings; 834th in QS Sustainability Ranking; 1201–1400 in QS World Rankings.
- IIRF 2025: 8th among New Age Private Universities in India.
- WURI: Ranked 2nd in India for innovative university contributions.
- ARIIA: Consistently placed in the 11–50 innovation band.
- Global Memberships: AIU, AACSB International, AUAP, ASSOCHAM, CII and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI).
Courses & Fees
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech (CSE, ECE, Civil, Mechanical & more) | INR 8.4 L – 14.7 L | 10+2 with 60% in PCM; JEE Main / merit-based |
| MBA (Finance, Marketing, HRM, Business Analytics, Healthcare) | INR 7 L – 9 L | Graduation with 50%; CAT / MAT / XAT / NMAT / CMAT |
| BBA / BBA (Hons) | INR 3.8 L – 6 L | 10+2 with 50%; merit / interview-based |
| BCA | INR 6 L | 10+2 with 50%; merit / CUET-based |
| MCA | INR 3.8 L | Graduation (BCA/related) with 50% |
| B.Com / B.Com (Hons) | INR 4.5 L – 6 L | 10+2 with 50%; merit-based |
| BA (Journalism & Mass Communication, Economics) | INR 4.2 L – 5.6 L | 10+2 with 50%; merit-based |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons) | INR 10 L – 10.1 L | 10+2 with 50%; merit / CUET-based |
| B.Des (Fashion, Animation, UX) | INR 12.1 L | 10+2; UCEED / university test |
| B.Sc / B.Pharm / BPT / B.Optom | INR 8 L – 10.5 L | 10+2 with 50–60% in relevant subjects |
| M.Tech / M.Sc / M.Pharm / MA | INR 2.3 L – 6.4 L | Relevant bachelor’s degree with 50% |
| Pharm.D | INR 15.1 L | 10+2 with PCB; merit-based |
| Ph.D (Engineering, Management, Nursing & more) | INR 4.2 L | Master’s degree with 55% |
Placements
- Highest Package: INR 1.11 Crore per annum, offered to a School of Engineering & Technology student (by Amazon).
- MBA Placements: Average package of INR 10.8–11 LPA and highest package of INR 44 LPA for the Chitkara Business School Class of 2025.
- B.E. Placements: As per NIRF data, the median salary stood at INR 9.85 LPA, with 660+ super dream offers of INR 10 LPA+ and 500+ dream offers of INR 8 LPA+.
- Design School: 100% placement rate with a highest package of INR 23.8 LPA and top 10% average of INR 11.73 LPA.
- Recruiter Network: Tie-ups with 2,000+ recruiters and 300+ start-ups, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Deloitte, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, EY, PwC, IBM, Marriott, Fortis and DLF.
- International & PPO Offers: 50+ international offers and 195+ pre-placement offers recorded in recent placement cycles.
- A dedicated central placement cell provides career counselling, skill development, mock interviews and industry-focused training from the first semester onward.
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