Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

What Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh does

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is a private, state-recognized university established in 2008 and operated by the Chitkara Educational Trust. It delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs through three constituent schools: Engineering & Technology, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Flagship offerings include B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (with NEP 2020-aligned specializations in AI & Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Full Stack Development, and Data Analytics), B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. programs. Ancillary infrastructure includes eight on-campus hostels (combined residential capacity ~1,856 students) and an in-campus iHub innovation and startup incubation ecosystem partnered with Atal Innovation Mission, TiE, NITI Aayog, MeitY Startup Hub, AWS Academy, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, Oracle, and Cisco. International information centres operate in Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, supporting cross-border student recruitment and brand presence across South Asia.

The revenue model is tuition-led, with semester-based fees (e.g., the disclosed M.Pharm semester fee of ₹70,000) supplemented by hostel and ancillary fees, sponsored research grants (cumulative research funding cited at ₹107+ Cr), and corporate partnership income from the recruiter and certification ecosystem. The placement channel — drawing 2,000+ recruiters annually across global technology majors (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM), Indian IT services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Capgemini), the Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Accenture), and Indian banks (HDFC, ICICI, Axis) — is a central demand-generation asset and the institution's primary commercial differentiator. The university is UGC-recognized, NAAC-accredited, and ranked #1 in India for Education Studies by Times Higher Education 2026.

Name

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

Legal name

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh

Website

https://chitkarauniversity.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is a private university (est. 2008) running three schools — Engineering & Technology, Nursing, and Pharmacy — that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs to students while monetizing through tuition, hostel fees, research grants, and a 2,000+-recruiter placement network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering programs
• Pharmacy education
• Nursing programs
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandigarh, Ch

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs - Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program tuition fees across Engineering, Health Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences disciplines
2. Research Grants and Funding: External research funding from government bodies and industry partners supporting research initiatives and innovation projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh is a private multidisciplinary university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across three constituent schools: Chitkara School of Engineering & Technology (Computer Science Engineering), Chitkara College of Nursing (B.Sc Nursing), and Chitkara School of Pharmacy (B. Pharm and M. Pharm). The institution also operates a campus-based Innovation Hub (iHub) supporting student startups and entrepreneurship through seed funding and mentorship.

Product overview

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh operates as a multi-disciplinary university with three constituent schools/colleges: Chitkara School of Engineering & Technology (offering Computer Science Engineering), Chitkara College of Nursing (offering B.Sc Nursing), and Chitkara School of Pharmacy (offering B. Pharm and M. Pharm programs). The university also offers doctoral programs across Computer Science & Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Applied Sciences. The institution provides undergraduate programs in Engineering, Health Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with postgraduate pharmacy specializations. The university maintains an Innovation Hub (iHub) for startup incubation and entrepreneurship support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chitkara School of Engineering & Technology: Engineering programs including Computer Science Engineering, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI, Data Science, and Cybersecurity
• Chitkara College of Nursing
• Chitkara School of Pharmacy
• Career Advancement Services (CAS)
• Innovation Hub (iHub)

Products and services

• Chitkara School of Engineering & Technology
• Chitkara College of Nursing
• Chitkara School of Pharmacy
• Computer Science Engineering (B.E.) 4-year undergraduate engineering program preparing students to lead in emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity with practical learning and industry exposure. Targeted at prospective engineering students seeking industry-ready technology careers.
• B.Sc Nursing Undergraduate nursing program that nurtures compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals through an ideal blend of classroom learning, clinical experience, and research exposure, preparing students to meet evolving global healthcare needs. Targeted at prospective nursing students seeking healthcare careers.
• B. Pharm Undergraduate pharmacy program equipping students with comprehensive knowledge of drug development, formulation, and regulatory practices combined with hands-on training in state-of-the-art laboratories and real-world industry environments. Targeted at prospective pharmacy students seeking pharmaceutical industry careers.
• M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Chemistry) 2-year Master of Pharmacy program with total 4-semester fee structure at INR 70,000 per semester, offering specializations in Pharmaceutics (formulation development, manufacturing technology, drug delivery systems) and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (drug design, synthesis, and analysis of novel compounds). Targeted at postgraduate pharmacy students seeking advanced pharmaceutical innovation careers.
• PhD Programs Doctoral programs cultivating independent researchers in Computer Science & Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Applied Sciences through rigorous methodology training and original investigation. Targeted at doctoral candidates seeking academic and industry research careers with access to 107+ Cr research funding.
• Innovation Hub (iHub) Campus-based incubation environment supporting startups with seed funding, expert mentorship, and world-class infrastructure; described as one of the largest in North India. Targeted at student entrepreneurs and early-stage startups operating within the university ecosystem, supported by ecosystem partners including 247VC, Agility, TiE Chandigarh, and Chandigarh Angels Network, with seed funding support of up to INR 250,000 per project through NewGen IEDC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 1 in India for Education Studies (THE Subject Rankings 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Chung Cheng University, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of Indo-Taiwan ICAN 2020 International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks. Academic collaboration for research papers and joint conference proceedings.
• 247VCminorOthersStartup ecosystem partner in the Innovation Hub network supporting entrepreneurship initiatives
• AgilityminorOthersStartup ecosystem partner in the Innovation Hub network
• TiE ChandigarhminorOthersEcosystem partner through MoU supporting startup ecosystem and mentorship
• Chandigarh Angels NetworkminorOthersAngel investor network partner connecting startups with investors
• NewGen IEDC (National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-backed entrepreneurship development program implemented by EDII Ahmedabad. Supports student startups through seed funding, mentorship, and prototype financing up to INR 250,000 per project.
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent chapter collaboration for computing students with industry events and technical activities
• Computer Society of India (CSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry collaboration for coding hackathons and technology events
• JioGamesminorOthersPartnership for hosting JioGames Valorant Campus Cup National Finale at JioGames Innovation Centre
• MSIminorOthersTechnology partner for esports events providing gaming hardware
• Riot GamesminorOthersGame publisher partner for Valorant Campus Cup esports tournament

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chandigarh University: Regional private university in Punjab/Haryana offering engineering, management, pharmacy and health sciences programs, directly competing for North Indian students in Chitkara's catchment area.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university delivering engineering, pharmacy and health sciences programs with strong research output and recruiter access. Comparable in academic breadth and placement-driven positioning.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): North Indian private university with multi-disciplinary programs including engineering, pharmacy, nursing and applied sciences, competing for the same Tier 2/3 student pool as Chitkara.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private university with focus on engineering, science and pharmacy, strong industry recruiter access and high NIRF rankings. One of Chitkara's primary aspirational benchmarks in engineering education.
• Amity University: Multi-campus private university group offering engineering, health sciences and pharmacy programs with a national and international footprint. Competes with Chitkara on admissions and rankings.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Private deemed university operating multi-disciplinary programs across engineering, health sciences and pharmacy with strong placement networks. Directly comparable in program mix and tier positioning to Chitkara.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private university offering engineering, health sciences and pharmaceutical programs with extensive placement records and multiple campuses. Comparable in scale ambitions and revenue model.
• Chitkara University, Punjab: Sister institution under the same Chitkara Educational Trust operating a larger multi-disciplinary private university in Punjab. Comparable program portfolio, governance and employer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• NIT Hamirpur: Government-funded NIT located in Himachal Pradesh offering engineering and doctoral programs. Competes with Chitkara on engineering admissions and faculty recruitment in the same region.

Regional players

• Shoolini University: Private university based in Himachal Pradesh offering programs across sciences, engineering and pharmacy. Closest geographic peer, competing for the same local student market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chitkarau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/chitkaraU
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChitkaraU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chitkara-university-himachal-pradesh
• Instagraminstagram.com/chitkarau

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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