Chitkara University, Patiala
Chitkara University, Patiala is a private institution in Patiala, Punjab, established in 2010. Through the university's own entrance test or national scores (JEE Main, CUET, CAT/MAT, CLAT), or Class 12 merit with an interview; MBBS/BDS only through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Patiala, Punjab
- Type
- Private: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2010
- Main entrance
- University's own test
- AISHE code
- U-0373
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A private university under a state Act (check UGC's list of private universities); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Private University
- Area
- Rural
- NIRF 2025 Management rank
- 78
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- chitkara.edu.in
Entrance exams Chitkara University, Patiala accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
- CUET-UGUG at Delhi University, JNU, BHU and many others
- CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
- MATMBA and PGDM at many private B-schools
- CLATLaw at the National Law Universities
- NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India
Questions about Chitkara University, Patiala
How do I get admission to Chitkara University, Patiala?
Through the university's own entrance test or national scores (JEE Main, CUET, CAT/MAT, CLAT), or Class 12 merit with an interview; MBBS/BDS only through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does Chitkara University, Patiala accept?
Chitkara University, Patiala uses JEE Main, CUET-UG, CAT, MAT, CLAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own entrance test or national scores (JEE Main, CUET, CAT/MAT, CLAT), or Class 12 merit with an interview; MBBS/BDS only through NEET-UG.
Is Chitkara University, Patiala a government or private institution?
Chitkara University, Patiala is a private institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Chitkara University, Patiala?
Chitkara University, Patiala is in Patiala, Punjab, India.
When was Chitkara University, Patiala established?
Chitkara University, Patiala was established in 2010.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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