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Nurturing Industry-ready Students

hitkara University has been In addition, the university has bagged
established and managed by funding of over Rs. 60 crore (in last three
Cpassionate academicians with the years) from the European Union and DST
sole mission of nurturing “industry-ready” under various schemes from its SEED, TDT,
students. With over 900 faculty members NCSTC, NSTDEB, SERB divisions, among
and enrolment of 17,000 students from 28 others.
countries, we are proud to host a diverse A state-of-the-art curriculum grounded
student community on our campus. Our in experiential learning, plus strong industry
goal is to impact future global citizens partnerships, means all programs are
through life-changing research, state-of- designed to impart the skills employers
art infrastructure, innovative curricula and want. Our faculty is always looking ahead,
industry tie-ups. designing new classes that keep us at the
Chitkara University has been awarded forefront of innovation. This means that
A+ rating by the prestigious National teaching-learning here will have a practical,
Assessment and Accreditation Council relevant application in the field of work. In
(NAAC) placing it among 5 percent of every program, further specialisation and
higher education institutions (HEIs) for Dr. Archana Mantri electives are offered in the pre final and final
quality education. The university scored a Vice chancellor years of study. In addition, Choice Based
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of Chitkara University, Chandigarh Credit System (CBCS) gives students the
3.26 on a 4-point scale. flexibility to choose/design their own degree
Chitkara U is consistently high ranked in Our alumni are well placed across the program. Our mission is to prepare our
the coveted National Institutional Ranking globe. students for a satisfying career and lifelong
Framework (NIRF) under the categories Chitkara University and its constituent learning.
of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, institutions are duly recognised by We maintain close links with blue-chip
Overall and Research. Similarly in Atal University Grants Commission (UGC) companies to ensure our courses are
Ranking of Institutions for Innovation and a number of other regulatory bodies relevant and practical to deliver the skills
Achievements (ARIIA), the university has including Council of Architecture, Pharmacy in demand. Our faculty includes award-
been ranked #2 in the private self-financed Council of India, National Council for winning scholars, researchers, innovative
category of HEIs. Chitkara University is Teacher Education, Indian Nursing Council, entrepreneurs and celebrated artists who
also ranked #4 in India in the Times Higher National Council for Hotel Management and are experienced, inspiring and demanding.
Education (THE) Impact Ranking - 2022. Catering Technology. It is a proud member You can expect to be pushed by your peers.
THE Impact Ranking measures universities’ of the Association of the Universities of Your classmates are smart – accomplished
contribution to United Nations (UN) Asia and Pacific (AUAP), Association of scholars at the top of their high school
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indian Universities (AIU), Association of classes. Smaller classes mean individual
The university has taken a quantum leap in Indian Universities, ASSOCHAM, United attention. With average class size under 50
global rankings and is currently ranked in Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), among students, you get to know your professors
the 201-300 band among 1,400 universities others. The university is recognised by the and on any given day, you may find yourself
from over 100 countries across the world. DSIR-SIRO for its research endeavours sitting beside the next digital sensation
In the QS World University Ranking besides having government recognition for or chatting over lunch with a future
2020-21, Asia, Chitkara University featured its Institutional Animal Ethics Committee entrepreneur.
for the first time ever. It was also the (IAEC), Institution’s Innovation Cell (IIC), The Chitkara curriculum is delivered in
only Indian varsity to be shortlisted for Institutional Human Ethical Committee spacious, amphitheatre-style classrooms
‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ in (IHEC) and many more. The Technology equipped with modern ICT (information
Times Higher Education Asia Awards 2020. Business Incubator is recognised by the and communication technology) equipment
The university has also made it into the DST and MSME since 2010. The TBI and state-of-the-art modern laboratories.
Top 200 in ‘Clarivate Analytics’ leading has been awarded grants from NSTDEB- Additionally, students are encouraged to
innovators list 2020. NewGen IEDC, NIDHI Prayas, NIDHI-SSP participate in co-curricular activities through
Chitkara University prides itself for and from the Start-up India Seed Fund. various clubs and societies on campus. The
its 3,000+ Scopus Indexed publications, The TBI is a MEITY TIDE 2.0 centre. The university’s ethos and charter is imbibed in
1,500+ patents (filed), 150+ patents Incubator is sector agnostic and supports its DNA with all its endeavours focussed on
(granted), 5,000+ citations and much more. start-ups across the country. its tag line “Explore your potential”.

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