Is Chitkara University, Punjab genuine?
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What the records show
A college is genuine when the regulator for its courses has approved it and the approval is current. Yes: Chitkara University, Punjab is listed in official records and holds a current approval. Chitkara University, Punjab holds UGC approval. Its NAAC grade is Grade A+, expired on September 6, 2026. In NIRF it ranks #54.
Not on the UGC fake-university list. The UGC publishes a list of self-styled, unrecognised universities; a college on that list cannot award a valid degree. We check every college against the latest list on each data refresh.
Official identifiers (AISHE U-0373, UGC 542) are the codes the regulators use for this college; you can search them on the regulator's own portal to confirm the record. Before paying any fee, ask the college for its approval letter for the current year and match the course and intake on it with what you were offered.
| Approvals | UGC approval |
|---|---|
| NAAC | Grade A+, expired on September 6, 2026 |
| UGC fake-university list | Not on the UGC fake-university list. |
| Official identifiers | AISHE U-0373, UGC 542 |
| Body | Valid to | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UGC | — | Current |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chitkara University, Punjab approved by AICTE or UGC?
Yes: Chitkara University, Punjab is listed in official records and holds a current approval. Our records show UGC approval. Approvals are read from the regulators' official lists and the college's own disclosures, with the document behind each one.
Is Chitkara University, Punjab on the UGC fake-university list?
Not on the UGC fake-university list. We compare every college with the UGC's published list on each refresh; a match is flagged at the top of this page.
What is the NAAC grade of Chitkara University, Punjab?
Chitkara University, Punjab holds NAAC grade Grade A+, expired on September 6, 2026. NAAC grades run from A++ to C and are valid for a fixed period; the accreditation table on this page shows the validity window where it is published.
How do I verify a college myself?
Search the official identifiers on the regulator's portal (AICTE, UGC, NMC, PCI or the state authority for the course), ask the college for its current approval letter, and check the fee notice against the state fee authority's order. Never pay before the approval for your course and year is in hand.