Chitkara University, Chandigarh

The fees in INR for UG courses at Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture is as follows:

For BSc - 3L-18.5L

BBA-  3.6-27.9L

BCOM - 3.6-49.1L

BA-  3.2-6L

BCA- 3.2-5.6L

B.Arch- 8.6L

The candidate must have a minimum of 75 percentile on UCEED in order to be eligible to apply for BFA at Chitkara Design School. The entrance score is just one of the eligibility criteria and you must also have a valid 12th standard score which is a basic criterion for admission. The candidate must also have a strong portfolio showcasing their artistic skills and creative potential. If admission for that particular course is in demand, then you will be asked to attend a personal interview.

The mean and standard deviation for Part-A in UCEED 2023 are 42.80 and 22.05. Which means the percentile should be above 75. Even though the 75 percentile might increase if the exam which conducted is easy. Note that the Part-B answer booklets will be evaluated only if the candidate meets the Part-A cutoff. If the candidate fails to meet the cutoff in Part-A, then the Part-B answer booklet will not be evaluated. The cutoff might vary every year depending on the difficulty of the exam. 

Chitkara Design School is considered to be a Tier 2 school. The school offers internships from the second year and has a good placement record. The faculty members are industry professionals and design educators who help in teaching practical skills. Chitkara University has achieved high ranks in various Indian University ranking systems. The fee is considered to be high, around 7,00,000. But Chitkara Design School is a good option when looking for a good Tier 2 school. NID, Shristi Institute of Art, Design, and Technology are considered to be the top Tier 1 schools. 

The last date for admission at Chitkara Design School is 25th May 2024. Since the deadline has passed it is best to look for alternate design schools in India or abroad that offer BFA programs. Look for other design schools with upcoming deadlines and prepare accordingly or prepare well for the UCEED that might be required for BFA admissions next year. Strengthen your preparations by utilizing the online resources, sample questions, and so on. You can also build a strong portfolio that showcases your artistic skills and creative potential. 

The students must have passed the 12th standard from a recognised board in any stream. The students required to provide a valid UCEED score in order to apply for the course. Alternatively, the school also conducts its own design aptitude test (Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test). There might be a personal interview counseling for the students who get shortlisted based on their entrance scores. You can visit the Chitkara Design School's official website to know the exact information on eligibility as well as you can download the course brochure. 

The popular courses in Chitkara Design School are, B.Des in Animation, B.Des in Communication Design, B.Des in Fashion Design, and B.Des in UX/UI Design. B.Des in Animation is considered to be the best course at Chitkara Design School. In B.Des Animation, you can focus on areas like animation principles, character design, storyboarding, 3D modeling, animation software, and visual effects techniques. The school may also offer further specialisation within these main programs. It is better to contact the Chitkara Design School to know more about the course curriculum.

Chitkara Design School is considered to be a good option for B.Des. However there are both strengths and weaknesses at Chitkara Design School. The school offers good placement and internship opportunities from the second year, the faculty members are industry professionals and design educators who provide practical teaching. The fees might be slightly higher compared to other competitive design schools. The competition for joining a course in Chitkara Design School is harder. Contact the CDS admission office to know more about the particular course you prefer.