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RajpuraEst. 2010

Chitkara University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

Chitkara University is a private state university located in Rajpura, Punjab, established in 2010 through the Chitkara University Punjab Act, 2010 passed by the Punjab State Legislature, under the…

NAAC A+NIRF 89
₹3L
AI&ML · Management quota
92%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27

Chitkara fees

AI&ML · Management quota
3L
NRI · annual fee by branch
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Civil Engineering (CE)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
4-yr ₹16,80,000
₹4,20,000
Direct Admission

Chitkara management quota fees · by branch

Tier-wise per-branch fees, seat availability, and the application route for Chitkara.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹12,00,000
₹3,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
4-yr total ₹10,00,000
₹2,50,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4-yr total ₹9,20,000
₹2,30,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
4-yr total ₹9,20,000
₹2,30,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
4-yr total ₹8,80,000
₹2,20,000 /yr

Application process · mgmt quota

  1. 1Call principal's office on +917975193033 for current seat availability and exact per-branch fee.
  2. 2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. NRI quota requires NRI sponsor docs.
  3. 3Counsellor confirms seat availability and locks the branch. Payment via DD, NEFT or pay-order to the institution account.
  4. 4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Donation policy: All published rates are tuition-only; donation policy is on a per-branch basis. Confirm current bands with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2023-24

Chitkara placements

92%
10LAvg CTC
58 LPAHighest CTC

Chitkara University Punjab — established 2010, NIRF #89, NAAC A+ — is among Punjab top private deemed universities. Recent batches have seen the highest international offer above USD 150,000 and the highest domestic offer around ₹1 crore, with average packages around ₹6-9 LPA. CS

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI&ML4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)

CSE Cyber4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE4 yr
₹3LManagement quota · /yr

Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECE4 yr
₹2.5LManagement quota · /yr

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE4 yr
₹2.3LManagement quota · /yr

Mechanical Engineering

ME4 yr
₹2.3LManagement quota · /yr

Civil Engineering

CE4 yr
₹2.2LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

Chitkara admissions

KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus

Hostel

Chitkara University runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 150-acre Punjab campus near Chandigarh. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,30,000-1,80,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain and Continental options serving North Indian, Punjabi, South Indian and Continental rotations. Wi-Fi, hot-water geysers, gymnasium access, study lounges and CCTV are standard. The Punjab winte

Scholarships

Scholarships

Chitkara runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top CUET-Chitkara rankers receive 25-100% tuition concessions. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. Punjab state-domicile students access state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers. AICTE Pragati for girl students and AICTE Saksham for differently-abled students are accepted.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

The Chitkara Punjab campus extends across 150 acres at Chandigarh-Patiala Highway. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, AI-ML, Data Science, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Architecture, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and several specialist centres

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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

Research activity at Chitkara University spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas. Departmental research themes include AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, applied machine learning) for CSE; VLSI design + embedded systems + signal processing + IoT for ECE; power systems + renewable energy + control systems for EE; CAD/CAM + thermal/fluid engineering + manufacturing science + automotive engineering for Mech; structural + transportation + environmental + geotechnical engineering for Civil; process engineering + ma

Alumni

Alumni

The alumni network of Chitkara University spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Rajpura and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata). Alumni occupy roles across software engineering at product companies (Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Google, plus Indian tech firms), services companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, HCL Tech), core-engineering positions (Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bosch, Larsen & Toubro for Mech/Civil branches), public sector (ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, NHPC for

FAQ

Chitkara FAQs

When was Chitkara University Rajpura established?
Chitkara University was established in 2010 through the Chitkara University Punjab Act, 2010 passed by the Punjab State Legislature, founded by the Chitkara Educational Trust under Dr. Ashok Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara.
Is Chitkara University a recognised university?
Yes, Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised private state university with State Private University status under the Punjab Government framework, AICTE approved and NAAC accredited Grade A+.
What is the NAAC accreditation grade of Chitkara University?
Chitkara University holds NAAC accreditation Grade A+ in its most recent accreditation cycle.
Where is Chitkara University Rajpura located?
Chitkara University Rajpura is located on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, Rajpura, Punjab 140401, on a 75-acre fully-residential campus, about 30 km from Chandigarh.
What B.Tech programmes does Chitkara University offer?
Chitkara University offers B.Tech in CSE with industry-tied specialisations (AI-ML, DS, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Full-Stack, IoT, Blockchain, Game Design) alongside IT, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Civil, Automobile and Biotechnology.
How are admissions to Chitkara University conducted?
B.Tech admissions are through JEE Main score and Chitkara University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) with Class XII PCM merit. Lateral entry is available for diploma-holders.
What is the highest package at Chitkara University?
In the 2023-24 placement season, the highest package at Chitkara University reached approximately Rs 58 LPA, with an average package of around Rs 10 LPA at a placement rate of approximately 92%.
Who are the top recruiters at Chitkara University?
Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Google, Salesforce, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini and other IT services, product engineering and consulting firms.
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Verification & sources

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Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.