Overview
Chitkara University, Punjab is a state private university located in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab, India. The university was established by the Government of Punjab through a state legislative Act and operates under the Chitkara Educational Trust. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as engineering, business, pharmacy, health sciences, hospitality, education, mass communication, and design.
Key Facts
| Name | Chitkara University, Punjab |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Rajpura, Patiala district, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | Established by an Act of the Punjab State Legislature |
| Parent body | Chitkara Educational Trust |
Background
The institution traces its origins to the academic ventures of the Chitkara Educational Trust, which previously ran engineering and management colleges in the region. The university campus is situated on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway, placing it within commuting distance of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Patiala. The Punjab campus is distinct from Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, which is a separate institution under the same trust.
Academics
The university is organised into multiple schools and colleges that conduct teaching and research in:
- Engineering and Technology
- Business and Management
- Pharmacy
- Health Sciences and Nursing
- Hospitality Management
- Mass Communication
- Art and Design
- Education
- Planning and Architecture
Programmes are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, including research degrees awarded by the university under University Grants Commission (UGC) norms applicable to private universities.
Campus
The main campus is located at Chitkara University Educational Complex on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway near Rajpura. The campus houses academic blocks, hostels, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and a research and incubation infrastructure for student start-ups and industry collaborations.
Recognition
Chitkara University, Punjab is recognised by the University Grants Commission as a private university established under state legislation. Specific professional programmes operate within the regulatory frameworks of bodies such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and the Bar Council of India (BCI), depending on the discipline.
Related Topics
- Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh
- Rajpura
- Patiala district
- Education in Punjab, India
- List of universities in India
- Private universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
References
- Wikidata entry: Q5102255
- University Grants Commission, list of private universities in India.
- Government of Punjab, Department of Higher Education.