Chitkara University, Punjab
Data last verified:
NIRF 2025 #89
| NIRF rank | #89 (2025) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 7 |
| Tuition per year | ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,25,000 |
About Chitkara University, Punjab
Chitkara University, Punjab is a private university in Rajpura. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 7 programs, including Mba (7). NAAC has accredited it with grade A+ (CGPA 3.26), valid until Sep 2026. In NIRF 2025 it ranked #89 in the Engineering category.
Published tuition starts at ₹1,00,000 a year (2026).
Chitkara University is a private university in Rajpura, Punjab, on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-07). It is recognised by the UGC and holds a NAAC A+ grade valid till 6 September 2026. It also appears in the NIRF engineering and management rankings12.
On recognition, the UGC lists the university as a state-private university and shows it under Section 2(f) and Section 12B. The NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.26 and is valid from 7 September 2021 to 6 September 2026. The university's AISHE code is U-0373.
In NIRF rankings, the university was placed 89 in the engineering category in 20253. In the management category it was placed 78 in 2025, 54 in 2024, 64 in 2023 and 80 in 20224567. In the 2022 engineering category it was placed 1448.
The campus address is Village Jhansla, Tehsil Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab, pincode 140401. A separate campus with the same university name is located at Atal Nagar Barotiwala in Himachal Pradesh, so check the state when you look up admission details.
Other campuses with this name
Each campus is a separate institution with its own approvals, fees and cutoffs. Check the campus before you apply.
Courses offered
Fees at a glance
The tuition fee for MBA in Cyber Security (Online) at Chitkara University, Punjab is ₹1,60,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.1 The tuition fee for MBA in Cyber Security (Online) is ₹1,00,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.2 The tuition fee for MBA in Data Science & A.I (Online) is ₹2,00,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.3
The tuition fee for MBA in Data Science & A.I (Online) is ₹1,25,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.4 The tuition fee for MBA in Finance Management (Online) is ₹1,00,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.5 The tuition fee for MBA in Finance Management (Online) is ₹1,60,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.6
The tuition fee for MBA in HR Management (Online) is ₹1,60,000 for the full course for General category students in 2026–27.7 The tuition fee for MBA in HR Management (Online) is ₹1,00,000 per year for General category students in 2026–27.8
The table below lists all 14 rows, each with its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Chitkara University, Punjab are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Punjab usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Chitkara University, Punjab has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Chitkara University, Punjab is ranked #89 in the NIRF 2025 engineering ranking.1 Chitkara University, Punjab is ranked #78 in the NIRF 2025 management ranking.2 Chitkara University, Punjab is ranked #78 in the NIRF 2025 university ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #89 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #78 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2025 | University | #78 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Chitkara University, Punjab holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 7 September 2021 to 6 September 2026.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.26) | Sep 2021 – Sep 2026 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Contact and location
- Address
- Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-07) Village- Jhansla, Tehsil- Rajpura Dist – Patiala,Rajpura,Punjab,140401
- PIN code
- 140401
- District
- Rajpura
- State
- Punjab
- Official website
- chitkara.edu.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Private
- AISHE code
- U-0373
- UGC ID
- 542
How to reach
Chitkara University is on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-07), at Village Jhansla, Tehsil Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab, pincode 140401. Use the pincode and the NH-07 landmark when you search on a map or share the address with a taxi or cab driver. Another campus with the same name is at Atal Nagar Barotiwala in Himachal Pradesh, so confirm you are heading to the Rajpura campus in Punjab.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chitkara University?
Chitkara University is a private university located in Rajpura, Punjab, on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-07). It is recognised by the UGC and holds a NAAC A+ grade.
Is Chitkara University recognised by the UGC?
Yes. The university is UGC recognised, and its approval status is valid. The UGC lists it as a state-private university, with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status.
What is the NAAC grade of Chitkara University?
The university holds a NAAC A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.26. The accreditation is valid from 7 September 2021 to 6 September 2026.
Is Chitkara University on the UGC fake university list?
No. The university does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can also confirm this on the UGC website.
What is the NIRF ranking of Chitkara University in engineering?
What is the NIRF management ranking of Chitkara University?
Where is Chitkara University located?
The campus is at Village Jhansla, Tehsil Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab, pincode 140401, on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-07).
Is Chitkara University a government or private university?
It is a private university. The UGC lists it under the state-private university type.
Does Chitkara University have more than one campus?
A campus with the same university name is also located at Atal Nagar Barotiwala in Himachal Pradesh. The campus described here is in Rajpura, Punjab.
What is the AISHE code of Chitkara University?
The AISHE code of the Rajpura, Punjab university is U-0373. You can use it to look up the institution on the official AISHE portal.