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Chitkara University Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

Q: Is Chitkara University approved by UGC?

Chitkara University Chandigarh is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), COA, PCI, NCTE, Indian Nursing Council, BCI, and others. The Chitkara University Chandigarh provides UGC approved courses to students. This approval makes the student's degree recognised everywhere in India and outside India.

Q: How to get admission in Chitkara University, Chandigarh?

Chitkara University admissions 2025 are both merit or entrance-based. The university accepts national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, SAT, PSAT and others for admission to specific courses. Chitkara University offers over 100 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams like Management, Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology and Health Sciences through 16 colleges. Students can check the table below to know the detail course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for some the courses: Course Name Common Eligibility Selection Criteria BE Class 12 with 60% aggregate with PCM as a compulsory subject JEE Main, CUET BA LLB (Hons) Class 12 with 50% aggregate Merit-Based BBA Class 12 with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board PTE/SAT+ PI BCA Class 12 in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board PTE/SAT+PI MCA Graduate with 55% aggregate and should have passed Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12 Merit-Based

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Chitkara University, Chandigarh PhD admissions 2026-27 are open. Interested candidates can check and apply online for the course through the official university portal.

Chitkara University PhD Admission 2023

Chitkara University offers PhD programme in different fields of Science, Technology, Education, Healthcare and Management. Chitkara University PhD admission is done basis candidates’ academic records and relevant industry experience. Further, all eligible candidates need to appear for a University-level entrance exam for admission to the PhD programme.

The specialisations offered in the PhD programme at Chitkara University along with the eligibility criteria are presented below:

Eligibility Criteria: Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% aggregate. (Relaxation in marks is given to reserved category students as per UGC norms)

Total Fee: INR 4.20 lakh

PhD Specialisations
Business Management	Architecture, Urban Design and Development
Engineering & Technology	Mass Communication
Applied Sciences	Art & Design
Health Sciences	Pharmaceutical Sciences
Education	---

Chitkara University PhD Application Process 2023

The University is currently accepting applications for PhD admission, interested candidates can apply online. The step-wise application process is given below:

1: Visit the official website ( https://www.chitkara.edu.in/cbs/) and click on 'Apply Now'

2: Register and verify your mobile number.

3: Start filling out your application form by entering your first name, last name and email address.

4: Now, choose the type of course and your state name.

5: After selecting the course, you need to add your parents' details.

6: Complete the application form and hit the 'Submit' button.

Documents required at the time of admission:

The list of documents required at the time of admission is as follows:

Class 10, Class 12, graduation marksheets and certificates
Migration certificate from the board/university last attended
Rank card / Admit card of the qualifying examinations
Character certificate
Medical fitness certificate
Reserve category certificate (if applicable)

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Chitkara University Ph.D.
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Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 4.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score55%

10+2 score60%

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Ph.D. in Education

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Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Ph.D. in Applied Sciences

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Ph.D. in Nursing

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Ph.D in Law

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Q: Who can enroll for course admission at Chitkara University, Chandigarh?

The university accepts national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, SAT, PSAT and others for admission to specific courses. Chitkara University, Chandigarh offers over 100 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams like Management, Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology and Health Sciences through 16 colleges. Additionally, the university also offers Global and online courses. Candidates can check the Chitkara University, Chandigarh Online courses to apply for admission. The university offers full-time and part-time courses across various specialisations such as Business Analytics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, etc. Admission to Integrated BBA-MBA (IPM) offered by Chitkara Business School accepts SAT Scores. Similarly, BDes by Chitakara Design School accepts UCEED and SAT scores. Students can check the detailed eligibility criteria from the table presented below:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BE	Class 12 with 60% aggregate with PCM as a compulsory subject
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12 with 50% aggregate
BBA	Class 12 with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board
BCA	Class 12 in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board
MCA	Graduate with 55% aggregate and should have passed Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12
MBA	Graduate with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised institute

Q: What is the cutoff of Chitkara University?

Chitkara University cutoff for admission to the B.Sc in Hospitality Administration course was 4062 for the General AI category students. This is the 2025 cutoff rank for the last round. In the first round, the NCHMCT JEE cutoff rank for the same course and category was 6366.

Q: Is CUET required for Chitkara University?

The university accepts CUET scores for both undergraduate courses across various specializations. The university considers CUET scores for admission to its Integrated BBA, BSc, BDes, BPT and other programmes. Candidates must qualify the CUET exam to be eligible for admission, and the exam will cover specific subjects and a general test section.

Q: How to get admission in Chitkara University, Chandigarh?

Chitkara University admissions 2025 are both merit or entrance-based. The university accepts national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, SAT, PSAT and others for admission to specific courses. Chitkara University offers over 100 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams like Management, Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Technology and Health Sciences through 16 colleges. Students can check the table below to know the detail course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for some the courses:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BE	Class 12 with 60% aggregate with PCM as a compulsory subject	JEE Main, CUET
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12 with 50% aggregate	Merit-Based
BBA	Class 12 with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board	PTE/SAT+ PI
BCA	Class 12 in any stream with a minimum 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board	PTE/SAT+PI
MCA	Graduate with 55% aggregate and should have passed Mathematics as a compulsory subject in Class 12	Merit-Based

Ph.D. in Art and Design

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Ph.D. in Business Management

4.35 yearsOffered by Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

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Ph.D in Engineering and Technology

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

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Ph.D. in Media Studies

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Ph.D. in Architecture Programs

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Joint Doctoral Program

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Ph.D in Psychology

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Fee components	Amount (for 3 - 5 years)
Tuition	₹ 4.2 L
Total fee	₹ 4.2 L

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Q: What is Chitkara University famous for?

Chitkara University, Chandigarh is famous for its UG, PG, & PhD programmes. Chandigarh Chitkara University was established in the year 2010. Chitkara University Chandigarh is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), COA, PCI, NCTE, Indian Nursing Council, BCI, and others. Chitkara University Rajpura is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) A+ Grade. Chitkara University, Chandigarh is quite famous for its infra.

Q: Is it worth to join Chitkara University?

Yes, joining the Chitkara University is quite worthy. Chitkara University Chandigarh has 15+ colleges under it. Chitkara University Punjab has been ranked at the 89th position by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category, 78th by NIRF 2025 under the University category. The university has also been ranked internationally at the 1201-1400 position under the QS World University Rankings 2026, and 834 by the QS Sustainability Ranking 2026.

Q: What all financial aid options are available at Chitkara University, Chandigarh?

Chitkara University doesn’t provide any scholarhships at the institution level. However, students of the university can avail of several government scholarships at the state and national level. Given below are the Chitkara University Scholarships, their eligibility criteria, and rewards:

Scholarships	Eligibility
Punjab Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	The students studying at the post-matriculation level i.e. class 11 to postdoctoral level can apply for this scholarship. The annual income of the family should be less than INR 2.50 Lacs (INR 1 LPA for OBC)
AICTE Scholarship for J&K students	Candidate must be a domicile or permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Candidate must have passed class 12 examination from JKBOSE or CBSE affiliated schools located in UTs of J&K and Ladakh. The annual family income from all the sources should be less than INR 8,00,000 per annum.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students	Candidates above the 80th percentile of successful students who have passed class 12 and are pursuing regular UG/PG course Annual family income less than INR 8 Lakh
NSP Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students (In addition, several other government scholarship schemes are available for minorities)	Student must belong to minority community from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian/Parsi faith Applicant must be pursuing studies in class 11-12, graduation, and postgraduation including technical or vocational courses. MPhil or PhD level courses/degrees Applicant must have secured at least 50% or equivalent grade in the previous examination Annual family income should noe exceed INR 2.5 LPA

Q: Is Chitkara University approved by UGC?

Chitkara University Chandigarh is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), COA, PCI, NCTE, Indian Nursing Council, BCI, and others. The Chitkara University Chandigarh provides UGC approved courses to students. This approval makes the student's degree recognised everywhere in India and outside India.

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Ph.D. in Business Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good teaching faculty, iam satisfied.

Placements: Nearly 80% of students get placed. The highest salary package offered is 18 Lacs per annum. The lowest salary package offered is 5 Lacs per annum. The top recruiting companies Accenture and Asian Paints. The top roles offered is Managing Director and Marketing Manager. Around 65% of students got internship.

Infrastructure: The university provide good hostel facilities. The separate hostel for boys and girls. The food is very tasty. The hot water available. The canteen also available. The infrastructure is awesome. The classrooms are neat and beautiful. The labs are good. The many books available in library. The Wi-Fi enable.

Faculty: The all teacher are well qualified. They have good knowledge. They teaching quality is good. They lots of experience. They clarify our doubts. They teach in a good manner. They are very friendly. The course curriculum is relevant to the subject. The semester exams difficult and the pass percentage is 70%.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024Read More

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Ph.D. in Business Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best University I got for education.

Placements: The percentage of students placed successfully in Chitkara University is 93%. In our course, 84% of students were placed. The highest package offered is 53 LPA. The lowest package offered is 3 to 5 LPA. The average package offered is 10 to 15 LPA. Top recruiting companies in our course are KPMG, EY, ITC, HCL, Airtel, and many others. The students got internship opportunities at 97% in our course, based on skills, with stipends provided.

Infrastructure: Chitkara University has modern infrastructure and an amazing environment in our college. Many facilities are provided to all students, and in our department, facilities are Wi-Fi with good speed and labs which are well-equipped. Classrooms are spacious. The library has a large number of books. The food in the canteen is good, and the mess is also good. The hostel has the best facilities.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified with Ph.D. and Masters degrees as their graduation. They support us and motivate us in studies as well as sports. The course curriculum is relevant to business management. The semester exams are hard to pass. The passing percentage is 95%.

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Ph.D. in Business Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our university is the best compared to others.

Placements: The percentage of students placed in our course is around 70 to 92%. The highest package offered ranges from 16 to 29 LPA. The lowest package offered is 7 to 10 LPA. Recruiting companies are Microsoft, Zener, HCL, Cognizant, and many other companies. Internship opportunities for all students are provided with a stipend at Rinex. Students who got internships from our course are 73%, with different roles.

Infrastructure: The facilities in our university include a large playground, indoor and outdoor games, clean classrooms, drinking water facilities, lift facilities, Wi-Fi facilities, and a library. Canteen food is good but costly. The hostel facilities are also good. Electricity, water, gym, and food in the mess are sometimes good

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified with higher degrees, and they have more knowledge in each subject. Teaching quality is good. Many faculty members have nearly 10 to 15 years of experience. The semester exams are hard to pass. If you study hard, then it is easy to pass.

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