Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

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Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh
Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh logo.png
Type Private
Established2009
FoundersAshok K. Chitkara, Madhu Chitkara
Chancellor Ashok K. Chitkara
Vice-Chancellor R. S. Grewal [1]
Pro-Chancellor Madhu Chitkara
Location
Kallujhanda, Solan
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30°52′37″N76°52′19″E / 30.877°N 76.872°E / 30.877; 76.872
Affiliations UGC, NAAC, AIU
Website www.chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is a private university [2] located at the HIMUDA Education Hub, near the village Kallujhanda, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university was established in 2009 by the Chitkara Educational Trust through the Chitkara University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2008. [3] Chitkara Educational Trust, founded by Ashok K. Chitkara and Madhu Chitkara, who serve as the institute's Chancellor and Pro-chancellor respectively, [4] has also set up Chitkara University, Punjab.

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Schools

The university includes six schools: [5]

Academics

Chitkara University offers 4-Year Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) programmes in various engineering and technology fields. Candidates with a 3-year diploma in Engineering or an equivalent degree can also join a 3-year lateral entry B.E. programmes. Master of Engineering (ME) programmes are also available. [6] The university also offers doctoral programmes. [7]

Approval

Like all universities in India, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which has also sent an expert committee. [8] The UGC states that "University to take corrective measures in respect of the suggestions of the UGC inspection committee and approach UGC after two years". [9] The university is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a score of 2.71 out of 4 and a "B" grade. [10] The university is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). [11]

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References

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