Chitkara University Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Highest Pkg
111 LPA
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
100 Courses
Chitkara University - Overview
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About Chitkara University
Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised private state university established in 2010 under "The Chitkara University Act," managed by the Chitkara Educational Trust and led by Chancellor Dr. Ashok K. Chitkara and President Dr. Madhu Chitkara. The main campus sits on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64) at Rajpura, Punjab, about 35 km from Chandigarh, with a second campus in Himachal Pradesh.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Chitkara University, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Chitkara University Courses
100 CoursesOption 1: Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 60% (or 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics individually), appeared in JEE Main 2026 (January/April attempt), and passed 10+2 in 2025 or appearing in 2026 - admission on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR). Option 2: Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 70% (or 70% in PCM individually), and passed 10+2 in 2025 or appearing in 2026 (no JEE Main score required under this option). Per the official programme page.
Passed 10+2 (any stream) with a minimum aggregate of 50%, and must qualify a university Personal Interview, per the official programme page.
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies).
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, min 50% aggregate; IMU-CET or equivalent may apply, per official admissions page.
10+2 (any stream/with Maths) with min 50% aggregate, per official programme page.
Bachelor's degree (BCA/B.Sc-CS/B.Sc-IT or equivalent with Maths) with min 50% aggregate, per official programme page.
10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page.
10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page.
10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page.
10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Future Technologies 1 specialization | ₹ 19L - 19L Check Fee Details | Option 1: Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 60% (or 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics individually), appeared in JEE Main 2026 (January/April attempt), and passed 10+2 in 2025 or appearing in 2026 - admission on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (AIR). Option 2: Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 70% (or 70% in PCM individually), and passed 10+2 in 2025 or appearing in 2026 (no JEE Main score required under this option). Per the official programme page. |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) 1 specialization | ₹ 4L - 4L Check Fee Details | Passed 10+2 (any stream) with a minimum aggregate of 50%, and must qualify a university Personal Interview, per the official programme page. |
| B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering in collaboration with Microsoft (AI & ML) 1 specialization | ₹ 14.80L - 14.80L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering with Specialisations 1 specialization | ₹ 12.70L - 12.70L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering 1 specialization | ₹ 8.50L - 8.50L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Electrical Engineering 1 specialization | ₹ 8.50L - 8.50L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Electrical Engineering with Minor in CSE 1 specialization | ₹ 9.30L - 9.30L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering 1 specialization | ₹ 8.50L - 8.50L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with Minor in CSE 1 specialization | ₹ 9.30L - 9.30L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Automobile Engineering with ARAI 1 specialization | ₹ 8.40L - 8.40L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Mechanical & Smart Manufacturing 1 specialization | ₹ 8.40L - 8.40L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering 1 specialization | ₹ 8.40L - 8.40L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering with specialisation in AI & ML 1 specialization | ₹ 8.40L - 8.40L Check Fee Details | Option 1: 10+2 with min 60% aggregate (or 60% in PCM), JEE Main 2026-based admission on AIR. Option 2: 10+2 with min 70% aggregate (or 70% in PCM), no JEE Main required. Per official programme pages (same two-route pattern as CSE - AI & Future Technologies). |
| B.Sc in Nautical Science 1 specialization | ₹ Not published - Not published Check Fee Details | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, min 50% aggregate; IMU-CET or equivalent may apply, per official admissions page. |
| BCA with AI & ML 1 specialization | ₹ 5.60L - 5.60L Check Fee Details | 10+2 (any stream/with Maths) with min 50% aggregate, per official programme page. |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) 1 specialization | ₹ 6.10L - 6.10L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree (BCA/B.Sc-CS/B.Sc-IT or equivalent with Maths) with min 50% aggregate, per official programme page. |
| Integrated Program in Management (IPM) - dual BBA + MBA 1 specialization | ₹ 15.10L - 15.10L Check Fee Details | 10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page. |
| BBA (Hons.) in Liberal Education 1 specialization | ₹ 11.60L - 11.60L Check Fee Details | 10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page. |
| BBA in Digital Sciences & Business Management (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 6L - 6L Check Fee Details | 10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page. |
| BBA in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence with EY India 1 specialization | ₹ 4.50L - 4.50L Check Fee Details | 10+2 (any stream) with min 50% aggregate, plus university Personal Interview/CUET as applicable, per official admissions page. |
Chitkara University Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
JEE Main 2026 (January/April attempt) for B.E. programmes admitted under Option 1 (60% aggregate route); no entrance exam required under Option 2 (70% aggregate route) for B.E. CSE - AI & Future Technologies. BCA admission is via a university Personal Interview (no national entrance exam).
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Placement Statistics
Verified campus placements records for Chitkara University
Top Recruiting Partners
23 Recruiters
78 (All India Rank)
NIRF 2025 (University category) - per Chitkara University's own official announcement
89
NIRF 2025 (Engineering)
78
NIRF 2025 (Management)
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF 2025 (University category) - per Chitkara University's own official announcement | 78 (All India Rank) |
NIRF 2025 (Engineering) | 89 |
NIRF 2025 (Management) | 78 |
NIRF 2025 (Pharmacy) | 16 (improved from 19 in NIRF 2024) |
NIRF 2025 (Architecture) | 38 |
NIRF 2024 (University category, for reference) | 90 (101-150 band overall); Engineering 94, Management 54, Pharmacy 19, Architecture 35, per third-party aggregation (onlinechitkarau.com official accreditation page) |
NAAC | Grade A+ (CGPA 3.26/4.0) |
QS Asia University Rankings 2025 | Band 399 (per third-party aggregation; not independently confirmed against the primary QS publication) |
QS World University Rankings 2025 | Band 1201-1400 (per third-party aggregation; not independently confirmed against the primary QS publication) |
IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework) 2025 | 8th nationally among New Age Private Universities - Overall; 1st in Punjab and 2nd in the North Zone; Engineering & Technology ranked 7th nationally, per Chitkara University's own official announcement |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Merit-based scholarships for engineering (B.E.) programmes | Not applicable | Per the official FAQ on the CSE - AI & Future Technologies programme page, merit-based scholarships are currently NOT available for engineering students at Chitkara University; students are directed instead to external government schemes or education loans. |
Government scholarship schemes (external, not Chitkara-specific) | Eligible SC/ST/OBC/EWS and other reserved-category students as per applicable Central/State Government norms. | As per the applicable government scholarship scheme; the university links students to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) via its website footer rather than administering its own reserved-category scholarship fund for engineering. |
Education loan facilitation (financial assistance, not a scholarship) | Available to admitted students seeking to finance tuition fees; the loan application must be initiated by the student. | Chitkara University states it provides full assistance in furnishing the documents required by banks/financial institutions for education loans, per the official FAQ; loan amount and terms depend on the lender's own credit assessment. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
AI, Data Science & High-Performance Computing Labs
GPU-enabled systems, cloud computing platforms and dedicated machine learning labs for CSE, AI & ML and BCA students, alongside High-Performance Computing (HPC) labs, per the official engineering programme FAQ.
Campus-wide Wi-Fi and Digital Learning Infrastructure
The entire campus, including hostels, academic blocks and labs, is covered by high-speed Wi-Fi; the university also provides smart classrooms, a Learning Management System (LMS), virtual labs and online digital libraries/e-journals, per the official FAQ.
Startup Incubation Ecosystem
One of the largest campus-based incubation environments in North India, supporting startups through seed funding, mentorship (250+ mentors cited on the homepage) and partnerships with investor networks such as Chandigarh Angels Network, TiE Chandigarh, Venture Catalysts and others, per the official homepage.
Student Wellness Cell
Dedicated cell providing counselling services, stress-management workshops and emotional support for student wellbeing, per the official FAQ.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
Campus Gallery
Engineering / AI & Future Technologies
Computer Applications / BCA
Labs / AI & Machine Learning
Labs / Cloud Computing
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a 4-year undergraduate engineering degree in Computer Science (CSE) with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies, including Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, designed to build a strong computer science foundation alongside specialised AI and emerging-technology skills, per the official programme page.
A valid JEE Main 2026 (January/April) score is mandatory under Option 1 of the eligibility criteria (60% aggregate route). Under Option 2 (70% aggregate in 10+2 or in PCM), JEE Main is not required, per the official CSE - AI & Future Technologies programme page.
Candidates must have passed Class XII (any stream) with a minimum aggregate of 50% and must qualify a university Personal Interview, per the official BCA programme page.
No fixed cut-off is declared; cut-offs vary each year depending on seat availability and the number of applicants, per the official FAQ. Higher JEE Main scores improve the chances of admission.
B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Future Technologies, BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications), B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering in collaboration with Microsoft (AI & ML), B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering with Specialisations, B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
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Chitkara University: Overview
The university holds a NAAC A+ accreditation (CGPA 3.26/4.0) and UGC 12(B) status, and in NIRF 2025 secured All India Rank 78 in the University category, 89 in Engineering, 78 in Management, 16 in Pharmacy and 38 in Architecture. Its institutes span Engineering & Technology, Business, Design, Architecture, Law, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Mass Communication and Hospitality, with 300+ global university partnerships including Arizona State University, Deakin University and York University for global pathway degrees.
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