Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

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CIET is a highly regarded institution of India. The university has been evaluated and ranked under distinguished categories by several national ranking bodies, which underlines its strengths and achievements. CIET secured #30 position under the 'Engineering (Private)' category in the India Today rankings. It has consistently received good ranks over the years making it one of the top institutions to pursue higher education.

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CIET Ranking Highlights 2026
CIET India Today Ranking 2026
CIET Outlook Ranking 2026
CIET The Week Ranking 2026
Times Ranking 2026
CIET Course Ranking
CIET Student Reviews

CIET
CIET Ranking Highlights 2026

One of India’s top schools is CIET. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the India Today Ranking 2026, the institute has been awarded #30 rank in the Engineering (Private) category, and #56 under Engineering. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around CIET rankings.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

BCA

Outlook, 2026

#48

6th Best among Outlook ranked colleges in Punjab in 2026->

B.E. / B.Tech

The Week, 2026

#60

3rd Best among The Week ranked colleges in Punjab in 2026->

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is CIET best in Chandigarh?

CIET is regarded as one of Chandigarh's top universities. A wide range of undergraduate and graduate engineering, technology, and management degrees are available through CIET. Verify if they complement your hobbies and professional objectives. CIET boasts an outstanding faculty with extensive expertise at the industry level. Additionally, CIET has a higher placement rate than a lot other respectable Chandigarh universities.

In national or international engineering/technology institutes, you can find out the CIET ranking. accreditation from organisations like the NBA or AICTE. Even financial assistance and scholarships are available; to apply, see the college's official website.

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Q: Is MBA at CIET better than Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh?

Chitkara University is significantly better than CIET in MBA. CIET focuses on practical skills and case studies. Many professors have real business experience. Fees are lower compared to Chitkara University. The ranking is also good compared to other universities. Chitkara University has several specializations compared to CIET. Chitkara University has modern infrastructure and resources compared to CIET. Chitkara University has more seats for admission which gives opportunity to many students.

It is better to visit the official websites of both the colleges which will give you more information about their programs, faculty members and facilities. Both universities can organize information sessions for prospective students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more.

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Q: Does CIET Chandigarh BTech course has been ranked?

Yes, the CIET Chandigarh BTech course has been recognised by various ranking bodies. Moreover, the ranking agencies have assigned a decent rank to the institution in the Engineering category. Check out the ranking bodies and their ranks in the table below:

Publisher	2023	2025
Times	25	– / –
The Week	– / –	61
India Today	71	– / –

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Q: Which college is more affordable for BTech course among CIET Chandigarh and CGC University?

The total tuition fee for the BTech course at CIET Chandigarh ranges from INR 8.4 Lacs to INR 18.9 lakh. Moreover, the tuition fee for BTech at CGC University ranges from INR 4.92 Lacs to INR 6.58 lakh. Thus, CGC University is more affordable for the BE course compared to CIET Chandigarh. The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and, hence, is indicative.

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CIET India Today Ranking 2026

CIET has been ranked well by the India Today under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. Through the years, the India Today rankings for CIET indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards e

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2024	2026
BCA	37	– / –
B.E. / B.Tech	– / –	56

CIET vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2026, CIET achieved #30 rank under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as GL Bajaj Noida and Faculty of Engineering and Technology under the India Today 'Engineering (Private)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of CIET with other leading institutes below.

CIET vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Engineering (Private) 2026
CIET	30
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai	28
Cummins College	29
GL Bajaj Noida	31
Faculty of Engineering and Technology	32

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by India Today

B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
Rungta College of Engineering and Technology	53
Cummins Pune	54
IIIT Sonepat Compare	55
CIET	56
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management Compare	57
Jain Deemed University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology Compare	58
Christ University Kengeri Campus Compare	59

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CIET Outlook Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, CIET has been placed at a good position by the Outlook-ICARE under the 'BCA' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2026
BCA	48

CIET vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison

As per the Outlook-ICARE 2026, CIET achieved #48 rank under the 'BCA' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Amity University Gurugram and Guru Nanak College under the Outlook-ICARE 'BCA' category. Check the year-wise comparison of CIET with other leading institutes below.

CIET vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2026
College Name	BCA 2026
CIET	48
Chandigarh University	46
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women	47
Amity University Gurugram	49
Guru Nanak College	50

Similar ranked BCA colleges by Outlook

BCA

College	Ranking
Jaipur National University Compare	45
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	46
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women	47
CIET	48
Amity University Gurugram Compare	49
Guru Nanak College	50
AIMS Institutes Compare	51

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CIET The Week Ranking 2026

According to the rankings from The Week, CIET outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the CIET's rankings in 'Engg (Private)' category have demonstrated an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2026, CIET climbed 1 rank to #35 rank in the 'Engg (Private)' category by The Week ranking.

In the 'Engg'

In the 'Engg' category, the rankings of the institute have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, CIET climbed 1 rank to #60 rank in the 'Engg' category by The Week ranking.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2025	2026
B.E. / B.Tech	61	60

CIET vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

CIET secured #35 rank in the 'Engg (Private)' category of The Week 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as CGC Landran and NMIT Bangalore. Check out how CIET compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

CIET vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Engg (Private) 2026
CIET	35
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College	33
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology	34
CGC Landran	36
NMIT Bangalore	37

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by The Week

B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Compare	57
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Compare	58
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology	59
CIET	60
Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran	61
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology Compare	62
DSCE Bangalore Compare	63

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CIET
Times Ranking 2026

According to Times's ranking, CIET has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Engineering' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities.

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Times Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times 2023 ranking, CIET has achieved rank #25, while the GLBIM has been ranked at #23. Refer to the table below for the Times's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

CIET vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2023
College Name	Engineering 2023
Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology	25
GLBIM	23
R.M.K. Engineering College	24
BNMIT	26
Graphic Era University	27

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BCA

Ranked by	2024	2026
Outlook	-	48
India Today	37	-

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2025	2026
India Today	-	56
The Week	61	60

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Top recruiting companies like Cleartrip, Amazon, TCS, WNS, Infosys, MakeMyTrip, Wipro, SAP, OYO, Cognizant, Zscaler, FICO, Capgemini, Paytm, PayPal, etc., visit our college for placements.

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Most of the time, there are startup companies that come, so it's not good for those students who want placement in better companies.

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2019

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The college provides good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: About 65-70% of students were placed in the course. The highest package was 14 LPA, the lowest package was 3.50 LPA, and the average package was 5.50 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Uno Mind, Dyson, NXP, and Micron. Around 60% of students got internships through the course in companies like Micron, Elmack Engineering, and Schneider Electric. The top role offered was Graduate Engineer Trainee.

Infrastructure: Classrooms were well built. Wi-Fi connectivity was good. Labs had all the electronic components, and students could get components issued. There was a big central library for studying. The hostel facilities were good, with good Wi-Fi, induction cooktops, and a fridge on every floor. The quality of food available in the mess and canteen was okay. There was a dispensary inside the campus. There were many indoor sports and games as well.

Faculty: Faculty members were great, helpful, and highly educated. The teaching quality was very good and easy to understand. The course curriculum was revised and industry-oriented. Semester exams were not that difficult to pass. Almost all students passed the exams by studying a week before the exams.

Other: This course gave hands-on experience in electronics and helped us understand how things worked in real life. The re-appear fee for each course should have been reduced. Events happened regularly in the college. The connectivity from Chandigarh was also good. The campus surroundings had PG accommodations and shops for daily needs.

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026Read More

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B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering with Specialisations - Batch of 2028

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Worth considering for engineering.

Placements: Around 85 percent of students got placed (2027 passing batch for CSE AIML students). The highest package is 45 LPA and the average package is 8 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Deloitte, TCS, and Infosys. Top roles offered are software engineer, full stack developer, AIML engineer, backend developer, and data analyst.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is good and well-maintained. Wi-Fi is available across the campus. The college has computer labs. The library is spacious, and hostels are clean. There is a well-maintained ground for sports also. The mess food is average but the canteen provides a really good variety of food.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, and they provide quality content making it easier for the students to learn and grasp concepts. Semester exams are of moderate difficulty. Pass percentage is around 90-95 percent. If a student attends regular classes, they can easily score well in exams.

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026Read More

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

3.4

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

College has decent placements and great infrastructure.

Placements: 65-70 percent of students got placed. The highest package is 14 LPA, the average package is 4.8 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are UnoMinda, Schneider Electric, and Euler Motors. 70- 80 percent of students got internships from the college. Top roles offered are Graduate Engineer Trainee.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is great. There is Wi-Fi. Labs have good facilities. Classrooms are air-conditioned. Library is available for many departments. The facilities in the hostel are good. Meals are provided 4 times a day. The quality of food is above average. The food court is good. There is a dispensary inside the campus. Sports and games are held.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is great. The course curriculum is average. Students have to make efforts to get industry-ready. The pass percentage is 90 percent, and it's not difficult to pass college exams.

Other: This course allows working in the semiconductor and electronics industry. The best thing is it gives great knowledge. The course should be modified and should focus on becoming industry-ready. Events and fests are great. The connectivity is good from Chandigarh. It has great extracurricular activities.

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026Read More

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

3.6

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

College placements are decent. Great infrastructure.

Placements: 70-75 percent of students got placed in the ECE Batch. The highest package is 14 LPA, the lowest is 3.6 LPA, and the average package is 4 LPA-5 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Schneider Electric, NXP, and Uno Mind. 80 percent of students got internships in NXP, Uno Mind, and Euler Motors. Top roles offered are Graduate Engineer Trainee and Service Engineer.

Infrastructure: In the college, Wi-Fi is available. Grounds are available to play and relax. Labs have all the required hardware. There is a Central Library, and there are libraries in many other departments. Classrooms are air-conditioned and very good. Dress code is there. The hostel is nice. There is a 4-time meal system including snacks. There are vending machines as well. The food available in the canteen is nice, and there is a dispensary. There are volleyball and basketball courts. There is a football ground and many indoor games like carrom, badminton, and table soccer.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They give real-world examples to explain concepts. The course curriculum is good but relying entirely on the curriculum is not great. It provides some industry knowledge. The semester exams are easy to pass. The questions are most likely the same every year.

Other: The course gives real-time knowledge about semiconductors and how it is industry-relevant. The course is mostly theoretical, and more industry exposure is required. The events and fests are great. The college crowd is decent and the connectivity is good from Chandigarh. It is in the village of Jhansla. There are many extra curricular activities conducted.

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026Read More

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Bachelor of Computer Application (General) - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

University is recognized by the UGC and is accredited with NAAC A+, with a strong focus on industry.

Placements: In the BCA branch, around 80–90 percent of students got placed. The highest package was 15–20 LPA. The average was 4–6 LPA, and the lowest was 3–4 LPA. Recruiters included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Cognizant. Many students secured internships. The roles offered included software developer, analyst, QA tester, and web developer.

Infrastructure: The BCA department had modern computer labs, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, and a well-stocked library. Hostels were clean and secure with good amenities. The mess food was decent. Medical support was available. Sports facilities, gym, and playgrounds were well-maintained.

Faculty: Faculty members were qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable, with good teaching quality. The BCA curriculum was industry-oriented and included practical learning. Semester exams were moderately difficult. The pass percentage was generally high for regular students.

Other: I was happy after joining the campus. I would say everyone should visit once.

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026Read More

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B.E. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) - Batch of 2029

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It has good placements, modern infrastructure, and an industry-oriented learning experience.

Placements: I am in the BE CSE AI/ML course at Chitkara University. Placements in CSE AI/ML are generally high. Around 80-95% of students get placed. The highest package is 1.2 crores per annum. The average package ranges from 4-5 LPA. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Wipro, HCL, etc., hire students from the college.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure for our course is modern and well-equipped. Facilities like high-speed Wi-Fi, an advanced library, and computer labs are available. We also get advanced practical tools for learning practicals. Classrooms are well-cleaned and the best. Hostels are not too good.

Faculty: All teachers are good and well-behaved. They help in studying in every way. All staff members are generally helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The course is designed to cover all the future technology subjects, including AI, ML, DSA, DM, DBMS, etc. Semester exams should be at a moderate to difficult level.

Other: I chose this course due to the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in this era. Overall, Chitkara has the best campus and staff members. It is good for studies. Many events happen on campus.

Reviewed on 20 May 2026Read More

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Is Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology NAAC accredited?

Answered 3 months ago

Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET) is NAAC accredited with an A+ grade through its parent university, reflecting strong academic standards and institutional quality. The NAAC recognition highlights good performance in teaching-learning, infrastructure, governance, and

SHIKHARDEEP SINGH SAINI

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Are admissions open at CIET Patiala?

Answered 2 months ago

CIET Patiala admissions are open for all courses. Candidates can apply online or download the form. Aspirants must meet eligibility to apply for a course. Candidates are shortlisted based on their merit or entrance exam scores.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Who can apply for BCA at CIET Patiala?

Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants must pass Class 12 in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for BCA course at CIET Patiala. Admission in BCA course is based on performance of candidates in the personal interview round.

Nishtha Shukla

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What is the eligibility required to study BCA at Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology?

Answered 7 months ago

To study BCA from Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology students have to complete the eligibility of having passed Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate though the selection process only requires personal interviews to finalise admissions for both BCA and BCA with AI & ML.

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