Chitkara University
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| Motto | Explore Your Potential |
| Established | 2008 |
| Type | Private |
| Chancellor | Governor of Himachal Pradesh |
| Vice-Chancellor | R. S. Grewal |
| Undergraduates | 4000 in all programs |
| Postgraduates | 500 in MBA |
| Location | Atal Nagar (formerly Kallujhanda), Himachal Pradesh, India 30°52′39.84″N 76°52′17.98″E / 30.8777333°N 76.8716611°ECoordinates: 30°52′39.84″N 76°52′17.98″E / 30.8777333°N 76.8716611°E |
| Campus | Super urban |
| Colours | Red and White |
| Website | www.chitkara.edu.in |
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Chitkara University is a private university in Barotiwala, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university curriculum focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and business management studies.
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[edit] History
Chitkara University was set up under Section 2 (f) of UGC Act 1956 by the Himachal Pradesh State Legislature under Himachal Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act 2006. The Act has been notified through Government of Himachal Pradesh Gazette Notification No. EDN-A-Gha (8)6/2006 dated April 29, 2008.[1] Approved by the University Grants Commission under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, the university commenced academic activities from September 2008.
[edit] Location
The campus is in the HIMUDA Education Hub, Atal Nagar at Kallujhanda near Barotiwala, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. The campus is about 32 km from Chandigarh city.
[edit] Faculty
The university boasts of highly qualified staff with much experience. Most of the faculty had studied in prestigious institutions of India. Some of the important members are
- R. S. Grewal, vice chancellor
- Rajnish Sharma, dean Academics
- Sudhir Mahajan, dean Student Affairs
- Sushil Kumar, head of department, Physics
- Ajay Sharma,head of department, ECE
[edit] Academic programs
- Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology
- School of Health Sciences
- Chitkara Business School
- School of Mass Communication
- Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
[edit] Chitkara School of Engineering and Technology
After Class X, students can take the three-year diploma program in Computer Science and Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering. On completion of the diploma program, the student transfers to the second year of Chitkara University's Engineering degree program. The student is awarded the engineering degree from Chitkara University after completing all four years. Call at +9197941173
A student can opt for Bachelor of Engineering (BE) course in:
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
Some of the given courses are planned but yet to be implemented.
Integrated programs in Engineering after Class 12th: A student can opt for:
- BE (Computer Science Engineering) and MBA
- BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) and MBA
- (BE/ME) in Computer Science and Engineering
- (BE/ME) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
The duration of these programs is four to five years.
[edit] Engineering Program after Diploma
A student can opt for either the six-year diploma and integrated program or three-year diploma program. On completion of the diploma program in Computer Science and Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering, a student can opt for three-year Engineering program in which the student will be transferred to their respective Engineering branch.
[edit] Computer Applications Program
This includes a three-year Master of Computer Applications degree after completion of graduation. The duration of the program is three years.
[edit] Chitkara Business School
Core courses are covered in four terms with the bulk of it covered in the first three. During this period, students take courses in general management and major functional areas, such as marketing, finance and accounting, operations management, organization behaviour, human resources and strategic management. They are also exposed to economics, behavioral sciences, business intelligence, quantitative methods and decision sciences.
After the culmination of the first three terms, the students go for an industry internship with an organization for about three months. It is a compulsory component of the curriculum. An evaluation report is prepared by the industry on the capabilities of the student.
In the second year, the students take elective/optional courses and can specialize in finance or marketing.
The university runs HR courses to enable the students capable of pursuing a career in HR.
[edit] School of Health Sciences
Programs offered:
- Two-year MBA (Healthcare Management)
- Three-year BSC (Healthcare)
[edit] Chitkara School of Mass Communication
The school offers a three-year Bachelor of Mass Communication course after completion of class 12th, and a two-year Master of Mass Communication course after completion of graduation in any discipline.
[edit] School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The objective of the M.Pharm. program is to develop students, over a period of two years through industrial training, research and academic exercises to meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
The program is divided into four semesters and is based on lectures, presentations, interactions and research-based practicals culminating in projects undertaken by students during their second year.
[edit] Chitkara George Brown
Chitkara University and George Brown College (Canada) are offering a three-year Bachelors in fields of Computer Applications, Hotel Management and Catering. The first two years are offered at Chitkara University campus and the last year is offered at George Brown College, Toronto.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Chitkara Educational Trust Official website
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