Chitkara

             about

overview - n the year 2002, Chitkara Educational Trust established its Punjab campus 30 kilometers from Chandigarh, on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway. In the year 2010 Chitkara University was establish by the Punjab State Legislature under The Chitkara University Act Chitkara University, the best university in Punjab is a government-recognized university with the right to confer degrees as per the Sections 2(f) and 22 of the UGC Act, 195 The sprawling campus of the University is equidistant from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ambala and Patiala. The University offers multi-disciplinary programs, all of which are designed to be industry-relevant. As a result of this student-centric approach, Chitkara University is renowned as one of the best private universities in the North India region. From business management programs to programs in nursing and medical laboratory technologies; and from computer science, electronics and mechanical engineering programs, to hotel management and architecture—Chitkara University, Punjab is a veritable cornucopia of educational services.Curriculum is delivered in spacious, amphitheatre -style classrooms—fitted with modern information and communication technology  equipment—and in well-equipped, modern laboratories. Additionally, students are encouraged—and provided relevant facilities—to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities through various clubs and societies on the campus.It is because of the cumulative effect of an elaborate in-campus academic infrastructure; strong national and international collaborations; and a robust on-campus recruitment record—including regular recruitment by blue-chip companies—that the University finds favor with national as well as international students.A healthy number of foreign students regularly study at the campus and number of them also visit on exchange programs, adding to the cultural diversity found on campus. The University in Punjab provides several opportunities for local students, too, to visit foreign universities and institutions on such exchange programs, thereby helping them receive invaluable international exposure.The University has at the centre of its philosophical core the commitment to excellence in education. It is the strong academic heritage of the University, and such firmness on matters of principles that has seen it grow from strength to strength in such a short span of time.

vision - To be a globally recognized organization promoting academic excellence through interdisciplinary applied research and to expand realms of knowledge through innovation

mission - 

• (1)  to carry out the academic process for achieving excellence through active teacher-student-industry participation

• (2) To promote research, innovation and enterpreneurship in collaboration with industries and laboratoriesc

• (3) To inculcate high moral, ethical and professional standards amongst our students

• (4) To contribute to build a skillful society

campus leadership - 

DR. ASHOK CHITKARA CHANCELLOR, CHITKARA UNIVERSITY – PUNJAB

Born in Sept 1952, Dr. Ashok Chitkara has created benchmarks for generations to come. He made his foray into the field of Mathematics by doing B.Sc (Hons School) Mathematics, M.Sc (Hons) Mathematics from Delhi University. He was also awarded Gold Medal in his M.Sc. (Mathematics) for topping the Delhi University.He then went on to pursue his B.Ed, M.Ed and Ph. D, which chiseled him to perfections for teaching as a career. He has to his name the credit of contributing 25 research papers in various journals.