September 23, 2024: The Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development was launched by Springer Nature at Chitkara University. Springer Nature is a popular global research publisher. The journal aspires to offer services that facilitate research bringing together sustainability and technology and finding solutions to crucial world problems.
Dr Madhu Chitkara the Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, Dr Fiona McKenzie, Vice President of Springer Journals, Suvira Srivastava and Teena Bedi from Springer Nature, Dr Rajnish Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University (Himachal Pradesh), Dr Amit Mittal, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Dr Sagar Juneja attending the journal launching function.
Climate change mitigation, smart cities, renewable energy, circular economy and sustainable agriculture
September 23, 2024: The Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development was launched by Springer Nature at Chitkara University. Springer Nature is a popular global research publisher. The journal aspires to offer services that facilitate research bringing together sustainability and technology and finding solutions to crucial world problems.
Dr Madhu Chitkara the Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, Dr Fiona McKenzie, Vice President of Springer Journals, Suvira Srivastava and Teena Bedi from Springer Nature, Dr Rajnish Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University (Himachal Pradesh), Dr Amit Mittal, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Dr Sagar Juneja attending the journal launching function.
Climate change mitigation, smart cities, renewable energy, circular economy and sustainable agriculture are some of the fields of focus of the Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development journal. This high-quality journal will offer advanced knowledge and peer-reviewed research in the field of sustainable development. This was said by Dr Fiona McKenzie.The journal is dedicated to enhancing academic knowledge and coming up with empirical solutions as said by Dr Madhu Chitkara. She also appreciated the leadership of Dr Rajnish Sharma, Dr Amit Mittal and Dr Sagar Juneja. The Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development is now open for submissions, and researchers across disciplines are encouraged to contribute to this influential new publication, which promises to shape the future of sustainable innovation.
August 30, 2024: Raj P Narayanam has received an Honorary Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) degree from Chitkara University, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship, startup mentoring, and FinTech innovation. This award, recommended by the Academic Council and Board of Management, recognises Raj's significant effect on the Indian startup ecosystem and his persistent commitment to guiding future generations of entrepreneurs. Raj P Narayanam has played a transformational role in India's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Raj, a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur, has played a critical role in mentoring and funding budding businesses. His strategic investments in 47 different organisations have solidified his reputation for finding scalable and innovative ventures.
Raj’s entrepreneurial journey reached new heights with the founding of Zaggle, a leading FinTech company. As Founder and Executive Chairman, Raj led Zaggle to redefine digital spend management, positioning the company as one of India’s fastest-growing FinTech firms. Under his visionary leadership, Zaggle’s IPO was met with overwhelming demand, oversubscribed by over 13 times. Raj’s work in FinTech has garnered the trust and admiration of major investors, including Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), and has set new benchmarks in the industry.
In addition to his contributions to the business world, Raj has made significant strides in literature, celebrating the success stories of entrepreneurs and influential women in Hyderabad. His book, Made in Hyderabad, highlights the journeys of 25 local entrepreneurs, while his upcoming release, 30 Power Women of Hyderabad, continues his mission to inspire through storytelling. These works further cement Raj’s legacy as a thought leader who not only builds businesses but also uplifts communities. Raj’s extraordinary achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including “FinTech Leader of the Year” by Business World for 2024-2025 and recognition as one of Asia’s Most Promising Business Persons by The Economic Times in 2020. He has also received the Pride of Telangana Award, the Entrepreneur Excellence Award from T-Hub, and recognition on the IIFL-Hurun India Rich List 2023. His thought leadership and contributions have been featured in top business publications, showcasing his influence nationally and internationally.
August 16, 2024: Chitkara University has launched a unique Online MBA in Wealth Management in conjunction with Invest Yadnya to advance professional education in India. The program, led by Parimal Ade, an investing specialist, provides students and professionals with in-depth insights into wealth management. The workshop, which features renowned teachers including Parimal Ade, co-founder of Invest Yadnya, is intended to reflect current industry trends. With over 15 years of experience in wealth management, mutual funds, and stock analysis, Ade guarantees that the program is both thorough and practical.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, shared her excitement about the partnership: “This unique program provides invaluable insights from industry veterans like Parimal Ade. It reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality education that prepares students for the evolving financial sector.” Parimal Ade highlighted the program’s significance: “Our collaboration with Chitkara University marks a major step forward in wealth management education. We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the financial industry.”
Gaurav Jain, CEO of Invest Yadnya, emphasized, "This partnership blends Chitkara University's academic excellence with our industry expertise, creating a platform that imparts both theoretical and practical skills. We are confident this program will set a new standard in wealth management education."
Chitkara University Online MBA offers flexibility for students and working professionals worldwide, breaking geographical barriers and democratizing access to top-tier education. The curriculum covers critical areas such as international finance and global economic issues, ensuring students are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the global financial environment.
July 1, 2024: Chitkara University has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Wipro Limited – one of the leading Technology Services and Consulting companies. The MoU is signed to facilitate the establishment and functioning of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the University Campus. The objective behind the establishment of the CoE is to provide industry-specific training to students, which will enhance their critical thinking skills. Subsequently, this will improve their employability chances for future job opportunities.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University and Mr. Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Wipro Limited. Further, the event was attended by key representatives from the University and Wipro Ltd. The key representatives from Wipro Ltd were Sanjeev Jain, COO; Jasjit Kang, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Digital Operations & Platforms, and Sandesh Kumar, General Manager & Next Gen Talent Hiring.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University, said, “We are delighted to partner with Wipro in establishing this Centre of Excellence. This initiative will provide our students with invaluable industry exposure and skill development, paving the way for their successful careers in the IT sector.”
Mr. Sanjeev Jain, COO, Wipro Ltd, added, “This collaboration with Chitkara University reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent and preparing them for the rigours that are typically part of the IT industry. By integrating practical training with academic learning, we aim to bridge the gap between education and industry requirements.”
The CoE will primarily focus on student engagement through pre-skilling training, targeting 5th to 8th semester students of Engineering branches. The program will commence with Wipro hiring assessments for interested students in the 5th semester. Shortlisted students will participate in a credit course in the 6th and 7th semesters, designed by Wipro’s competency team. Successful completion of the course will lead to Wipro’s selection process, wherein students will receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) and internship opportunities upon passing their 7th semester exams.
This collaboration builds on the long-standing association between Wipro and Chitkara University, where Wipro has been recruiting engineering students through campus recruitment drives for nearly two decades.
Through this MoU, the Centre of Excellence at Chitkara University has marked a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration and enhancing the employability of engineering graduates.
June 3, 2024: Chitkara University has awarded the esteemed title of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) to (Hony) Brig Dr Arvind Lal, Padma Shri, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to healthcare innovation, public health advancement, and philanthropy. Dr. Lal, a visionary leader and pioneer in laboratory services in India, exemplifies excellence in the healthcare sector.
With great enthusiasm, a special convocation ceremony was held at Chitkara University's Punjab Campus to celebrate Dr Arvind Lal's remarkable achievements. As the Executive Chairman of Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd., Dr Lal's astute leadership has elevated the organization to unprecedented acclaim, making it one of the most respected laboratories in Asia. Honoured with the Padma Shri in 2009, Dr Lal has received numerous accolades, including the Business Standard Star SME of the Year 2021 and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Healthcare 2019, reflecting his significant impact on the healthcare sector.
At the forefront of public health discourse, Dr. Lal is the Chairman of FICCI’s Swasth Bharat (Public Health) Task Force, amplifying his influence on national healthcare agendas. His involvement with organizations such as FICCI, NATHEALTH, and PHD Chambers further cements his reputation as a visionary leader in the healthcare field.
May 07, 2024: Chitkara University recently awarded the esteemed title of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) to Dr Ajai Chowdhry, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to technological innovation, academic institution development, and philanthropy. Dr Chowdhry, a co-founder of HCL and a visionary pioneer in India's technology sector, has significantly influenced the nation's technological landscape through his dedication to innovation and charitable endeavors. Dr Chowdhry's journey began in 1976 when he co-founded HCL with a group of like-minded individuals, aiming to revolutionize the world through the power of microprocessors. Under his leadership, HCL expanded globally, achieving remarkable success with a valuation of US $50 billion and establishing thriving businesses across ASEAN, China, and Hong Kong.
In 1995, Dr Chowdhry assumed leadership of HCL Infosystems, transforming it into a leader in hardware products, systems integration, and mobile telephony. Over 15 years, he grew HCL Infosystems into a Rs. 12,000 crore (US $1.6 billion) organization, solidifying its position in the technology sector. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Dr Chowdhry has been instrumental in shaping India's electronics industry, serving on government committees and chairing a task force for the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY). He has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) in 2024. In addition to his professional achievements, Dr Chowdhry has made significant contributions to education and philanthropy. He has supported institutions like IIT Hyderabad and IIIT-Naya Raipur and established initiatives such as the Swayam charitable trust, focusing on education and women's empowerment. Dr Chowdhry co-founded the EPIC Foundation in 2021, aiming to foster innovation and elevate India as a leader in electronics. Dr. Ashok K Chitkara, Chancellor of Chitkara University, praised Dr Chowdhry's visionary leadership and transformative initiatives, stating that they have had a profound impact on India's technology and education sectors. The university is proud to honor Dr Chowdhry with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa), recognizing his enduring legacy and commitment to shaping a brighter future for India and beyond.
March 18, 2024: Chitkara University, known for its pioneering role in education, has teamed up with the esteemed Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Amritsar to launch a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to introduce an exclusive residential certification program tailored for Chitkara University students with family business backgrounds. The main goal of this initiative is to empower these students with a comprehensive understanding of various management disciplines and cultivate their leadership potential. The signing ceremony of this significant MoU saw the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Prof Nagarajan Ramamoorthy, Director of IIM Amritsar, and Prof Sandhir Sharma, Pro Vice Chancellor of Chitkara Business School. The event was also attended by Prof Amandeep Singh, Dean of Marketing at Chitkara Business School, Prof. Gurbir Singh, Chairperson of Executive Education at IIM Amritsar, and Prof Mahima Gupta, Dean of Academics at IIM Amritsar.
This strategic partnership between Chitkara University and IIM Amritsar highlights a mutual commitment to academic excellence and student development. Through this collaborative endeavor, Chitkara Business School reaffirms its dedication to offering unparalleled educational opportunities, ensuring that students receive top-notch training and mentorship. The residential certification program is thoughtfully designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and insight necessary to navigate the complexities of the business world and emerge as effective leaders in their respective domains. The MoU between Chitkara University and IIM Amritsar marks the beginning of a new era of collaboration and innovation in education. As both institutions come together to empower the next generation of business leaders, they are poised to make significant contributions to management education and leadership development. This partnership serves as a testament to the steadfast commitment of Chitkara University and IIM Amritsar to shaping the future of management education in India.
March 04, 2024: The Chitkara Lit Fest 2024 was illuminated by the presence of Imtiaz Ali, the celebrated filmmaker whose reputation for captivating storytelling heightened anticipation among attendees. Ali's stage appearance exuded creativity and insight as he delved into the nuances of Indian cinema, sharing anecdotes and discussing the cultural influences shaping his work from "Jab We Met" to "Highway" and "Rockstar." Accompanying Ali was Ashish Vidyarthi, the seasoned Bollywood actor, who shared his three-decade-long journey with attendees, inspiring them to pursue their passions with determination and authenticity. Akshat Gupta, renowned for his exploration of Indian mythology, engaged audiences with his contemporary interpretations of ancient tales, highlighting their enduring relevance.
Entrepreneur and author Ankur Warikoo contributed to the festival's diversity by discussing India's digital renaissance, while Jerry Pinto, Lady Kishwar Desai, and spoken word artist Nayab Midha added depth with their literary prowess and performances. Mahek Mirza Prabhu and Zac O’Yeah further enriched the festival with their unique perspectives. Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, praised the event's success, emphasizing its role as a platform for intellectual exchange and cultural celebration. As the festival concluded, attendees reflected on the profound impact of literature, culture, and ideas, affirming the festival's significance in fostering meaningful dialogue and connections beyond boundaries. From February 22nd to February 24th, the Chitkara Lit Fest captivated audiences with engaging discussions, performances, and presentations, leaving a lasting impression on all who participated.
January 31, 2024: Chitkara University's Department of Fashion Design, part of the Chitkara Design School, recently organized the captivating Fashion Future Forward Conclave spanning two days at its expansive campus on the Chandigarh-Patiala Highway. The offline conclave featured participation from industry experts affiliated with renowned fashion brands, fashion design studios, and academic professionals. This facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and dialogue between the experts and the current cohort of fashion and design students at CDS.
Fashion design students engaged in a dialogue concerning the future of sustainability, digital green marketing, and online retail. They explored emerging trends such as the rise of athleisure wear, the Metaverse, and global future directions within the fashion industry. Topics also included the evolution of fashion design practices, the incorporation of biodegradable materials, and the utilization of rapid algorithms to craft intricate structures and 3D models.
December 4, 2023: BAJA SAEINDIA, the premier event of SAEINDIA, stands as the pinnacle in collegiate engineering design competitions. It represents the culmination of ingenuity among aspiring engineers, as participating teams embark on a comprehensive journey—from conceptualization and design to modeling, analysis, manufacturing, validation, and competition, all centered around a single-seater All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). With an annual participation ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 engineering students nationwide, the 2024 season will witness 164 teams in action, organized into three progressively challenging phases.
The Virtual Round of BAJA SAEINDIA 2024 kicked off with a press conference hosted by Chitkara University. I V Rao, Chair of SAEINDIA EEB and Distinguished Fellow at TERI, delivered the opening remarks. The event serves as a gathering point for students hailing from diverse engineering backgrounds worldwide. They come together, driven by a shared passion for learning, a readiness to embrace new experiences, and a collective spirit of sportsmanship. Ms. Armelle Guerin, Vice-President of Software & ADAS at Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India, underscores the importance of diversity within both BAJA SAEINDIA and the broader mobility industry. She expressed, “Every BAJA SAEINDIA event signifies the convergence of diligence, creativity, and technical brilliance among these young minds. It's a platform for innovation and for nurturing the automotive leaders of tomorrow. Our progress in the automotive industry is fueled by celebrating diversity and fostering collaboration. This year, Renault Nissan Tech is thrilled to introduce, for the first time, an overarching award for the Top All-Girls' Team, along with an opportunity for an internship at our Technical Centre. This initiative mirrors our commitment to equal opportunities, seeking to inspire and empower the next generation of female engineers.”
The Third Phase of BAJA SAEINDIA 2024 is set to push the competition to new heights, with events taking place in three different locales. Beginning the series, mBAJA and hBAJA will demonstrate their abilities in January 2024 at NATRAX, Pithampur. Following suit, the attention switches to BV Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, in March 2024, as eBAJA takes center stage. The ultimate finale is tentatively scheduled for June 2024 at ARAI's Takwe outside Pune, when aBAJA will bring the tournament to its pinnacle. These carefully selected settings offer a climax of technical brilliance and fierce rivalry, emphasizing the event's importance in defining the future of mobility.
October 10, 2023:Mr Bharat Goenka, the distinguished Founder of Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd., was recently awarded the coveted Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa) by Chitkara University, a beacon of excellence in the field of education. The prize honours Mr Goenka's outstanding achievements, profound influence, and unwavering commitment to the fields of business and technology.
Mr Bharat Goenka is recognised as the "Father of the Indian Software Product Industry" and honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by NASSCOM in 2011. He is a shining example of entrepreneurship and creativity in the technology industry. With more than 7 million users worldwide, Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd.'s founder has played a pioneering role in revolutionising the market for business management software solutions. Dr Ashok K. Chitkara, Chancellor of Chitkara University, and Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, honoured Mr. Bharat Goenka with an Honorary Doctorate during a prestigious convocation that honoured his outstanding accomplishments. Mr. Goenka's outstanding contributions to the software product business were praised by Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University in Punjab, who further emphasised their significant influence on technological innovation and entrepreneurial leadership. "Mr Goenka's relentless pursuit of innovation has sparked a revolution in technology," She noted. We revere his passion of exploration and anticipate that his legacy will serve as an inspiration to countless more trailblazers in the future.
In recognition of his exceptional impact on commerce and industry, Mr Goenka received various honours, including the renowned Padma Shri award, the fourth-highest civilian distinction in India. His inspirational leadership has not only revolutionised the IT sector but also given countless enterprises the opportunity to prosper.
September 28, 2023: The 2023–25 cohort of the B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs at Chitkara College of Education (CCE), Chitkara University, Punjab, was welcomed during an orientation ceremony.
An orientation program called "Shikshan Shastra" was organized for the students to familiarize them with the college's ethos and procedures. Prominent members of the industry attended, including author and mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, the former dean of City University Ajman's business school, HS Anant, and associate professor Ashish Verma from the Chitkara Design School.
The event began with the lighting of a lamp, a brief introduction to the university, and a welcoming message from the college dean. The keynote speaker for the program, Pattanaik, then delivered informative remarks on the ways of effective teaching. He has authored 50 books in 15 different languages and led a seminar on "Mastering the Teaching Mantras" that focused on the fundamentals of education. He discussed the areas of mythology and management, highlighting a provocative viewpoint on the subject of teaching.
In his closing remarks, Pattanaik praised the university for its outstanding B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs, which were created in accordance with Industry 4.0 standards and are tailored to the needs of today's learners.HS Anant also covered effective communication techniques for teachers in another session. The value of both verbal and nonverbal communication in the classroom was stressed to the students by Anant.
The innovative and research-based curriculum is devoted to the development of highly qualified instructors. The success of future teachers in the quickly evolving educational environment is ensured by CCE. The college provides two-year bachelor's in education, two-year master's in education, and two-year doctor of philosophy in education programs.
September 7, 2023: Chitkara School of Psychology and Counselling (CSPC), Chitkara University, Punjab, welcomed students of Applied Psychology- B.A. (Hons./Hons.+ Research), Clinical Psychology- B.Sc. (Hons./Hons.+ Research), and M.Sc. with great enthusiasm on their first day on campus, in accordance with the University Grants Commission's "Deeksharambh" Student Induction Programme. This was the start of a thrilling journey to become Alpha Counsellors and Alpha Master Counsellors. CSPC organised an orientation course to help new students adjust to campus life and to implant the university's spirit and culture in them. Dr. Aditi Govitrikar, a well-known celebrity known for her roles as an actress, physician, and former model, was one of the guest speakers at the event. Dr. Aditi Govritikar's talk, "Limitless Psychology with Aditi Govritikar," captivated the audience with her profound insights into psychology and its practical consequences. She beautifully highlighted the relationship between performance arts and psychology, drawing on her unique background as the first Indian woman to win Mrs World in 2001, as well as being a medical doctor and a psychologist. During a Q&A session, she gave inspiring stories and important insights, leaving the audience inspired.
In her address to the new batch of aspiring psychologists, Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, emphasized the critical need for well-trained and highly skilled psychologists in the ever-changing world. She underscored the importance of psychologists in improving mental health standards within communities. She further said “In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of well-trained psychologists is paramount. We are committed to shaping compassionate and highly skilled professionals who will enhance mental health standards in our communities. At CSPC, we instill not only knowledge but also a passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives through psychology.”
"The orientation programme has truly ignited our passion for psychology," said a first-year student studying a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Clinical Psychology at CSPC. The discussions with Dr. Govritikar and Ms. Luthra were quite motivating, and we are anxious to begin our studies at CSPC. This is the start of an incredible academic journey, and we can't wait to make a difference in the field of psychology." The freshly enrolled students displayed genuine enthusiasm and beautiful smiles, indicating how much they enjoyed the orientation events. They are excited to begin their extraordinary journey at CSPC. Overall, the orientation event was a huge success, providing an enriching and uplifting experience for everyone who participated.
September 4, 2023: Chitkara University, Punjab, demonstrated its dedication to fostering innovation and empowerment by hosting the highly anticipated TEDxChitkara University Punjab event on their campus. The event featured a strong lineup of thought leaders and visionaries from a variety of professions, including Rajat Grover, a seasoned Human Resources professional; Prince Narula, a renowned model and actor; and Saumya Kulshreshtha, a creative entrepreneur. Their speeches shed light on significant insights and revolutionary ideas ranging from mentality and success techniques to overcoming economic downturns. Prince Narula, a young artist from the region who has won reality series such as "Roadies," "Splitsvilla," and "Bigg Boss," revealed his remarkable journey from struggles to victories. He emphasised the transforming potential of perseverance and focused effort. "This platform has ignited intellectual curiosity and is bound to inspire impactful change," he said of the event. "I am convinced that every student here is destined for greatness."
Sri Charan Lakkaraju, entrepreneur and startup advocate, gave essential insights in his lecture, "What to Learn from a Failed Entrepreneur?" He praised Chitkara University's consistent and meaningful efforts to foster a climate of innovative conversation, cooperation, and transformational thought. According to him, "attendees have been granted a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge ideas, challenge established norms, and connect with like-minded individuals committed to fostering positive change." Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University, praised the event for exemplifying the university's constant dedication to cultivating a community of change-makers capable of reshaping the future. She emphasised that the speakers' riveting dialogues sparked creativity, cultivated meaningful connections, and sparked intelligent conversations, all of which have the potential to be transformative.
August 8, 2023: At the Principals' Meet-2023, which is being held in Chandigarh and is being organised by The Tribune Group of Newspapers in partnership with Chitkara University, up to 140 representatives of schools from Tricity and its surrounding areas will be present to discuss "Innovative Pedagogy and Effective Teaching Learning" in the educational system. Only principals and coordinators of schools were invited to the session. A surprising 140 principals and teachers attended the event, eager to learn about cutting-edge educational strategies. Renowned academician and historian, Padma Shri Dr. Pushpesh Pant, was the key speaker. Dr Pant captivated the audience by sharing his experiences as a teacher and relating interesting anecdotes. Disclosing that he was homeschooled by his mother, who believed that a child should be put into formal schooling only when he/she showed inclination to go school, he emphasised the efficacy of home-based learning.
The gathering gave principals a forum to discuss and share their finest ideas for managing schools. Principals participated actively in conversations on the position of school leaders. The keynote speaker also talked about the difficulties that principals are currently facing, saying that they must be free agents in order to create a conducive learning atmosphere. The importance of creative pedagogy in successful teaching and learning was highlighted. The relevance of vocational education in preparing students for the competitive job market was also emphasised during the lecture. Dr. Pant emphasised the importance of including vocational education as a core subject in the curriculum in order to give students real-world training and improve their employability. Additionally, representatives from Chitkara University made striking presentations that demonstrated their dedication to supporting innovation and excellence in education. They discussed the university's most recent projects, such as ground-breaking research and partnerships aimed at raising the level of education in the area. Dr. Parul, Assistant Dean from the Department of Education, gave a presentation on Chitkara University's accomplishments. Dr. Vani, an assistant professor in the department of education at Chitkara University, gave a vote of gratitude to close the programme.
July 25, 2023: "Research is a lifelong process that requires both experience and patience. The visitor observed, "Good researchers regularly ask themselves questions and assess where they are in the study process. In order to promote research in architecture on its campus, the GITAM School of Architecture in Hyderabad organised a two-day National Research Symposium for Students. The primary visitors were Prof. Harveen Bhandari, Dean-Research & Scholastic Development, Chitkara University, Punjab, and Prof. Jayashree Deshpande, Director, Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre. They claimed that research is a never-ending loop. It involves continually checking and double-checking, assessing and analysing, and repeating the entire process. The research process enables writers to become subject matter experts and write publishable articles, comments, or case notes, they added. Prof. Jayashree gave guidance for simple steps that to develop a sense of the question, start reading and discussion, putting together in your own words and present your finding and respond the questions from the audience. She said that the research symposiums are the need of the hour and advised that bring this knowledge to the fraternity in the printed form.
Prof. Harveen gave a briefing on the procedures needed to present a paper effectively. The symposium's focus was on "Architecture, Urbanism and the Built Environment," and its main goal was to encourage students to write research papers as part of their architectural education. The guests had previously been honoured by Prof. Sunil Kumar, Director of the School of Architecture. The welcoming message was given by Prof. Kurri Sravanthi, Convener, and the vote of appreciation was submitted by Dr Souporni Paul, Coordinator. Vibhuti Sachdev, the dean of architecture at the GSA, also attended this function. The study report was presented by about 15 students from across India, and 13 students actually attended the two-day symposium.
June 8, 2023: In the NIRF ranks 2023, Chitkara University in Punjab has once again attained good ranks and has been listed in the Top 100 in several categories. The rankings for Chitkara University have been stable in a number of categories, including engineering, pharmacy, management, overall, and research. The Pharmacy Category saw Chitkara University's highest placement of 16th this year. In the NIRF Innovation Ranking (formerly known as ARIIA Ranking), which ranks all government, private, deemed, and institutions of national importance, Chitkara University is ranked in the Band of 11–50 overall and in the Band of 101–150 for innovation. In addition to placing 16th in the pharmacy category, Chitkara University also placed 30th in the architecture category, 64th in the management category, and 92nd in the engineering category.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which was introduced by the Honourable Minister for Education in 2015, was approved by the MHRD. A mechanism for classifying colleges and universities across the nation is outlined in this framework. The technique is based on the broad recommendations and thorough comprehension reached by a Core Committee established by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) to determine the general elements for ranking various colleges and institutes. It rates the institutions based on five criteria: outreach and inclusivity, graduation rates, research and professional practise, teaching-learning and resource availability, and perception. Additionally, Dr Madhu Chitkara International Centre hosted the release event for the NIRF Ranking 2023, and Dr Archana Mantri, Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University, was also invited. At the occasion, Dr Madhu Chitkara said, “These rankings are a reflection of the quality education, well-regarded programs and global approach taken by the university.”
June 7, 2023: The prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 continue to highlight Chitkara University's great performance, and the university has attained outstanding rankings across a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. In terms of total rankings, Chitkara University is now rated fifth in India and falls within the 301–400 range globally. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023 evaluates universities' commitment to sustainability in four main areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching. The rankings measure universities' contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). The UN approved the SDGs, sometimes referred to as the Global Goals, in 2015 as a global call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and guarantee that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Chitkara University is ranked first in India and among the top 200 universities worldwide for SDG-13. Chitkara University placed third in India and impressively 40th overall in SDG-07: Affordable and Clean Energy. The university is ranked third in India for SDG-11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and ranks between 301 and 400 globally. Chitkara University placed fourth in India for SDG-12: Responsible Consumption and Production and is in the 201-300 range globally. The university also placed eighth in India and in the 800+ band internationally for SDG-16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Additionally, Chitkara University placed ninth in India and is in the 201-300 range internationally for SDG-09: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. The University offers programs in Engineering and Technology, Business, Planning; Architecture, Art & Design, Mass Communication, Sales and Marketing, Hospitality Management, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Education. Students studying at Chitkara get the best start-up support, world-class research excellence, and many internationally renowned opportunities.
May 9, 2023: The successful "EDUREFORM Expo: The Pedagogical Workshop and Exhibition" was recently held at Chitkara University in Punjab and featured a number of cutting-edge pedagogical instruments. The Expo was hosted as part of the EDUREFORM project, which is sponsored in part by Erasmus and aims to train pre-service and in-service teachers in order to foster critical, creative, and analytical thinking in the classroom. Chitkara University is the project's principal coordinator, and there are 11 partners in the initiative from both India and the European Union. The Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, Dr Madhu Chitkara, launched the EDUREFORM Handbook for Innovative Pedagogy after giving an overview of the history of the Edureform Project.
Vasudevan Natarajan, Chief Operating Officer of Super Teacher Edureforms Pvt. Ltd., attended the ceremony as the special guest of honour. Prof. Dr. Pratibha Patanakr, Head of the Department of Education at Shivaji University, Prof. Satish P. Patha, Head of the Department of Education at Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, and Dr. Gipson Varghese, Director of CXS Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. were other dignitaries in attendance. Along with Dr. Madhu Chitkara, pro-chancellor of Chitkara University, and Dr. Niyati Chitkara, director of the Chandigarh and Panchkula-based Chitkara International School, Prof. Sanjeev Sohnawane, pro vice chancellor of the Savitribai Phule University in Pune, attended the occasion as a guest of honour. Along with Chitkara University, the partners of this project also include four European universities: the University of Latvia, the University of Hamburg, the JAMK University of Applied Sciences, and the Italian University Line, three Indian universities: the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Shivaji University, two secondary schools: Chitkara International School and Liceo Artistico, Coreutico E Musicale Canadian.
Various cutting-edge pedagogical tools were displayed at the "EDUREFORM EXPO: The Pedagogical Workshop and Exhibition" by the Department of Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, SPPU Edureform Team, Chitkara University Research and Innovative Network, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, CXS India, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh/Panchkula, Chitkara College. Pre-service teachers and in-service teachers from various government and private schools attended this unique expo on pedagogical tools for the first time in India. The EDUREFORM Expo featured a number of educational exhibits from Chitkara University's many departments and its Indian partner universities. The project's coordinator, Dr. Sangeeta Pant, gave the attendees an overview of the EDUREFORM project's path. The event was a huge success in terms of promoting cutting-edge teaching techniques and fostering critical, creative, and analytical thinking in the classroom. According to Dr. Madhu Chitkara, she is incredibly happy and delighted to be the principal university in this esteemed Erasmus+ project.
April 28, 2023: The Chandigarh Design Festival came to an end with an amazing Day 2 at Chitkara International School, Sec 25 Chandigarh, where some of the industry's finest minds gathered to talk about the future of design in India and the rest of the globe. The festival's second day, which was held in collaboration with the Chitkara Design School, was a monument to the influence that design has on the modern world. Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, expressed her optimism that the Festival would provide opportunities for North India as a whole, not only Chandigarh. The keynote address delivered by David Kusuma, President of the World Design Organisation, on ‘Designing a New Era: India's Impact on the Global Design Landscape’ emphasized the need for India to lead the way in design and how design can be used as a tool for social change.
Ramneek Majithia served as the moderator for the panel discussion on "Designing a Bold Future: Opportunities and Innovations in India's Design Landscape," which also included David Kusuma, Azmina Poddar, and Sachendra Yadav, a Google Cloud UX Solutions Specialist. In India's fast changing design scene, the panel examined the value of innovation and how design can be leveraged to open up new opportunities. The festival ended with a felicitation of Robin Aggarwal from TiE and Lalit Kala Akademi by David Kusuma, and a vote of thanks by Festival Director, Ankur Malhotra. The two-day Chandigarh Design Festival 2023 organised in academic partnership with Chitkara Design School was a resounding success, showcasing the power of design and how it can be used to create a better future for us all.
April 27, 2023: One of the best business schools in India, Chitkara Business School, has become a hub for future business leaders thanks to its PhD programme in Business Administration. Over the past few years, Chitkara Business School has awarded more than 300 CXOs with doctorates, highlighting the growing importance of higher education in the corporate sector.
Despite not being a new trend, higher education is becoming more and more popular among CXOs. In today's fast-paced, continuously changing corporate climate, executives are understanding the value of advanced degrees to stay one step ahead of the competition. With the knowledge and abilities they acquire with a PhD from a reputable university like Chitkara Business School, executives can navigate complicated business situations and make strategic decisions.
The business administration PhD programme at Chitkara Business School is quite popular. It gives students a thorough understanding of business theory and practise as well as the knowledge and abilities required to navigate complex business environments and reach wise decisions. One of the key elements impacting the trend of CXOs enrolling in Chitkara Business School is the value of a PhD in business administration. The PhD was once thought of as a degree that was only useful in academia and had no practical use. The skills and information acquired through a PhD programme have, however, become more pertinent to the requirements of the corporate sector as the business landscape has grown more complicated, with rapid technology breakthroughs and increased worldwide rivalry.
It's one of the unique aspects of the PhD programme at Chitkara Business School that it gives students the ability to work closely with lecturers who are well-known experts in their fields. The industry connection enables students to learn about the most recent studies and best practices in their area of specialisation. Additionally, it offers students the ability to develop lasting relationships with influential professionals, creating opportunities for advantageous networking. This rigorous programme requires students to finish many basic courses on research methodology, theory, and practice as well as a sizable research project. The comprehensive training required for doing top-notch research and making a contribution to the academic community is provided to students. The success of the programme is demonstrated by the significant number of CXOs who have graduated from the Chitkara Business School's Ph.D. programme in recent years. These business leaders understand the value of higher education and the benefits a Ph.D. from a top institution like Chitkara Business School can provide for them in the corporate world.
A Ph.D. programme also has a number of benefits that go far beyond the academic qualifications it provides. Students may experience a change in their lives as a result of participating in a Ph.D. programme, which offers them the ability to develop new perspectives and ways of thinking. Additionally, it can provide pupils a sense of accomplishment, which bolsters their confidence and self-esteem. The benefits of a Ph.D. for CXOs go beyond professional and individual ones.
April 11, 2023: The 16th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA's third phase got under way at Chitkara University in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The competition's first two virtual phases attracted more than 180 teams from 23 states throughout the nation. More than 70 teams have signed up for the eBAJA category for the forthcoming physical phase, where the teams will compete in a variety of dynamic events with their student-built single-seater All-Terrain Vehicles powered entirely by electricity. From April 5 to 8, 2023, Chitkara University's Baddi Campus will host the competition's third and final phase. Teams that had enrolled for the mBAJA category had raced in February at the NATRAX facility in Pithampur, Indore, with their IC Engine-powered vehicles.
Phase 3 of BAJA SAEINDIA 2023, which focuses on the theme of "Refuel, Recharge, Reinvent," is a special challenge that puts the limits of the student-fabricated vehicles to the test in order to physically validate their designs, which were virtually evaluated during Phases 1 and 2 of the competition, which were held in the months of September and December of 2022, respectively. The vehicle's acceleration, maneuverability, suspension, and tractive qualities will all be assessed during the physical round, which consists of a variety of separate dynamic events. Parallel competitions will also be held for the final rounds of various static events, including Cost, Sales & Marketing, Design, etc.
Sanjay Nibandhe, Chairman of, Organizing Committee, BAJA SAEINDIA 2023 and Senior Deputy Director, ARAI, gave the opening remarks at the press conference, outlining the various SAEINDIA initiatives that support the growth of students pursuing a variety of engineering specialties. The 16th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA and the 8th edition of eBAJA, he remarked, "Gives me enormous pleasure to reach out to all of you. The idea for eBAJA was developed long before electric vehicles started to appear on Indian roads. We started with the first-of-its-kind eBAJA with the current mBAJA, the IC engine buggies, with an aim to electrify India's future of mobility.
March 30, 2023: Dr Aashish Chaudhry, the managing director of Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital in Dwarka, New Delhi, received an Honorary Doctorate degree from Chitkara University for his remarkable work in the hospital and healthcare sectors.He received his degree at the Chitkara University Punjab Campus from Dr Madhu Chitkara and Dr Ashok Chitkara, the university's provost and chancellor, respectively. "Under the leadership of Dr Aashish Chaudhry, the proficient doctors supported by exceptional nursing care have done remarkable work, especially during the worst-hit Covid waves," Dr Ashok Chitkara noted in acknowledgment of Dr Aashish Chaudhry's efforts.
Dr Chaudhry received his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, a postgraduate degree in orthopaedics from Lady Hardinge Medical College, and the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow's MRCS designation. He also has a Healthcare Management degree from the Hyderabad campus of the Indian School of Business (ISB). In addition to his entrepreneurial abilities, he practises as an orthopaedic surgeon and has a specialty in doing robotic knee replacement and MIS hip replacement surgeries. Dr Madhu Chitkara welcomed Dr Aashish Chaudhry and said that he has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospital and healthcare sector. Numerous peer-reviewed papers and scientific publications are written by him. His opinions and guidance as an authority are frequently requested on numerous crucial issues pertaining to the pharmaceutical.
On the occasion, Dr Aashish Chaudhry talked about his journey and experiences. He thanked Chitkara University for the honour and said, "It is a gratitude for me to receive the Honorary Doctorate degree from Chitkara University. The way Chitkara has made a mark in the education world by offering industry-oriented courses is truly commendable. I hope they continue leading the education edge and reach new heights.” Speaking about Aakash Healthcare’s expansion plans in India, he said, "We are aggressively working on an expansion plan to make our quality health services available across the country and beyond."
March 13, 2023: Academic conferences are important for advancing and promoting research because they provide networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities for all parties involved, including students, academics, businesspeople, scientists, and researchers. Around 350 attendees from all over the world attended DELCON 2023, the flagship conference owned and organised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Delhi Section. This conference was recently held at Chitkara University. The topic of the conference's second iteration, DELCON 2023, which took its cue from the IEEE tagline, was Technical Advancements in Present Times for the Good of Mankind. The topic of the conference's second iteration, DELCON 2023, which took its cue from the IEEE tagline, was Technical Advancements in Present Times for the Good of Mankind.
Leaders from Chitkara University, including Dr Madhu Chitkara, Provost, and Dr Archana Mantri, Vice Chancellor, attended the conference's opening ceremony, as did prominent members of the IEEE Delhi Section Executive Committee, including Drs. Subrata Mukhopadhyay (Life Member, IEEE), Abdul Q. Ansari (Chair, IEEE Delhi Section), and Rachana Garg (Immediate Past Chair, IEEE Delhi Section). In addition to extending a warm welcome to all conference attendees at Chitkara University, Dr Mantri provided them with information about the university's research ecosystem, which is supported by a strong intellectual property base that includes more than 4000 research publications, 2200 patents, significant research funding of more than 80 Crores, and a burgeoning start-up ecosystem with nearly 200 start-ups already incubated.
March 3, 2023: The Chitkara Lit Fest brought together literary giants from various genres of literature to examine the limitless potential of words and ideas. It was hosted at the Chitkara University in Punjab and the Chitkara International School in Sector 25, Chandigarh. Dr Madhu Chitkara, pro-chancellor of Chitkara University, gave a cordial welcome speech at the beginning of the event and thanked the authors, poets, and other literary figures for attending and contributing their ideas. She expressed her happiness at the festival's resounding success and the wide range of viewpoints it brought together.
The first session of the day featured a fascinating conversation between the seasoned journalist and author Nirupama Dutt and renowned poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, which was sure to delight readers of literature. The audience was fascinated to every word as the discussion delved into the power of poetry and how it can be used to bring about social change. The venerable Indian author Akhtar gave a powerful speech about the need to make poetry more accessible to the general people and the part that poets play in addressing today's societal issues. The audience was greatly moved by the ideas and insights shared by the pair, and it set the tone for a day filled with stimulating debates and a celebration of books and literature.
The session was followed by felicitations by Javed Akhtar, who honoured the outstanding contributions of Mac Sarin for preserving and promoting Chandigarh's architectural and cultural heritage, Dr Neelam Man Singh Chowdhary for her contributions to the field of theatre, and Laxmi Dhaul for spreading environmental awareness among school children.
The day's second session featured an interesting discussion between the famous Bollywood lyricist Kamil and Balpreet, a senior journalist where Kamil shared his insights into the art of crafting lyrics that strike a chord with a diverse audience. He spoke about his creative journey and the challenges of collaborating with some of India's biggest music directors. Balpreet, a writer, filmmaker and storyteller, brought an added layer of depth and richness to the conversation.
February 16, 2023: Chitkara University, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh, and Panchkula have joined forces to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) here in Chandigarh, bringing waves of optimism and promise.
The delegation from the UNESCO MGIEP visited the universities and schools in Chitkara to promote collaboration and sign a potential MoU. The aforementioned educational institutions and the UNESCO MGIEP exchanged best practises during their tour in order to further the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly's member states.
Currently, Chitkara Universities and Schools aim to strengthen social and emotional abilities including resilience, self-compassion, and emotional regulation in students as well as teachers through the aforementioned collaboration.
Chitkara will provide courses to our young through the Self-directed Emotional learning for Empathy and Kindness (SEEK) course, developed by the MGIEP in collaboration with Life University in the United States, with the help of the UNESCO Institute and through this MOU. Also, Chitkara Institutes will be looking forward to how to mainstream social and emotional learning for their teachers, through the SEL for Schools and Digital Teacher courses; and move into the pioneering idea of using SEL for our decision-makers.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, the Dr. Niyati Chitkara, Director, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh and Panchkula, and Dr. Honey Chitkara, Principal & Associate Director, Chitkara International Schools, in the presence of Ms. Ammaarah Martinus, Senior Programme Officer and Dr. Richa Bansal, National Project Officer from UNESCO MGIEP.
February 10, 2023: One of the top B-Schools in India, Chitkara Business School is renowned for reinventing business management education and supporting the development of managers. It features a thriving portfolio of MBA programmes developed and backed by business titans. Chitkara Business School has recently started accepting applications for the academic year 2023–2025.
The Chitkara Business School, a division of Chitkara University, one of the best universities in India with NAAC A+ certification, has also been named among the top 75 business schools in the nation by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF). Following an extensive evaluation of variables like academic performance, skill development, and placements, other independent publications likewise placed CBS at the top.
Students can pursue their MBA at Chitkara with the assurance of future successful placements in specialised MBA programmes like marketing, banking, human resource management, finance, healthcare management, etc. Students that pursue high-growth positions in emerging areas also benefit from having an MBA. The fact that CBS works with premier international universities to deliver top-notch academic materials and case studies to classroom teaching, international collaborations, semester exchange, etc., is something that sets it apart from other educational institutions. Global universities including the University of Wisconsin, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of Windsor, the University of British Columbia, Deakin University, etc. are just a few of Chitkara Business School's partner institutions. For more information, download the MBA Brochure here
January 30, 2023: Chitkara University (CU) hosted 20 law students from Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia, who were invited to jointly celebrate the Republic Day of India and the National Day of Australia. This was done to continuously and consistently promote strategic engagement.
Chitkara University provided a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime learning experience, cultural immersion through blended learning and collaborative teaching across boundaries, said Dr. Grace Borsellino, Associate Dean, School of Law, Western Sydney University, Australia.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, pro chancellor at Chitkara University, stated that India and Australia value their close bilateral connections on this historic occasion. "Only such strategic initiatives and inclusive integration for attaining mutually affirmative activities can be achieved for pedagogical excellence and wonderful academic learning experience for the young of both the great nations."
She continued, "In 2017, Chitkara University and Western Sydney University, Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding that helped to engage various faculties and foreign offices of both universities for actively developing the strategic relationship.
Numerous initiatives and positive steps were taken as part of the partnership, including the ongoing involvement of SCDMS during Chitkara University's Global Week, master classes by WSU for CU students during Covid, and ongoing interactions through virtual events with SoE, SoHCA, SoE, SCDMS, and SoHSc. Additionally, SCDMS and SoE signed articulation agreements in 2019.
Additionally, the MoU has facilitated faculty exchanges, joint research, fellowships for post-doctoral studies, and active involvement in conferences, seminars, and training workshops.
January 16, 2023: Chandigarh Chitkara University in Punjab inked an agreement (MoU) with Tafe Motors and Tractors Limited to establish a strategic cooperation (TMTL).
Dr Madhu Chitkara, Vice President of Chitkara University's Center for Entrepreneurship Education and Development, Nikhil Sinha, associate vice president of TMTL and the event's special guest, and Piyush Garg all saw the signing of the MoU. (CEED).
According to the agreement, TMTL will donate CSR cash to Chitkara University, which will support agritech and innovative technology firms that will benefit the community and the nation. Another important initiative of this MoU is that TMTL will promote IT startups by offering logistics, financial support, and a location for designing 3D printers.
Additionally, Chitkara University students will have the chance to take advantage of TMTL's resources and pursue internship and employment possibilities there.
"We, at Chitkara University, believe in providing our staff and students with the ideal environment and opportunity to sharpen their abilities and engage in ideas with each other. Through these partnerships, we are able to house enquiring minds that inspire our students, who are the future's passport." stated Madhu Chitkara, provost of Chitkara University, at the event.
December 21, 2022: The 17th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA's Phase 2 was virtually held at Chitkara University from December 16–18, 2022. There are 181 teams participating in total from all throughout the nation. Both mBAJA and eBAJA, driven by internal combustion engines or electric motors, are eligible for the competition.
In Phase 2 of BAJA SAEINDIA 2023, students must present for the static events of Design, Cost, Sales, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), and Go-Green before simulating their designs for the virtual dynamic events of manoeuvrability and all-terrain performance using IPG CarMaker, a globally recognised automotive testing software. Each team received a set of five licences to use the software to create a vehicle model and test it in the simulation environment of IPG CarMaker. To show participants how to model a car and successfully execute a simulation, training sessions were organised in collaboration with Automotive Test Systems (ATS), Chennai. Without having to construct an actual car, teams participating in the virtual BAJA SAEINDIA may see their vehicle's performance and have it evaluated in real-time.
The stakes of the competition have gotten higher and higher, all thanks to the participants who have raised the bar of the event year after year, according to Rugwed Ainapure, convener virtual BAJA SAEINDIA 2023 and Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Many difficulties have been created and added this year as well in order to give the students a more opportunistic and perspective-driven education.
Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University said, "This one-year project instils and channels the youth's excitement by offering them a global stage to showcase their creativity and practical exposure to the real-world issues of the automobile industry.”
December 13, 2022:At the university's facilities, Chitkara University sponsored the two-day international conference "One World, One Health" as part of the PREVENT IT: Risk Management and Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance project.
The effectiveness of the One Health concept in eliminating casualties linked to drug-resistant infections was discussed by more than 700 participants from more than 40 Indian and European organisations. Superbugs and diseases with treatment resistance are currently the second leading cause of death in the world, despite the low level of social awareness, according to a new study in the Lancet.
The emergence of diseases that are resistant to treatment has been universally linked by scientists to questionable medical and human practises. The Health Attache at the EU Delegation and Dutch Embassy in India, Dr. Romans Putans, Faculty of European Studies, Head of the Department of International Business and Economics, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, Benoit Sauveroche, First Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan, and Marcel Floor, Counsellor for Health Welfare and Sport, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Net were all present at this international conference.
PREVENT IT is an innovative, interdisciplinary capacity-building initiative that was chosen and co-financed by the European Union with a grant of one million euros. Its goal is to forge an international alliance where universities from Europe and India are brought together around a shared goal. Over the past four years, PREVENT IT has created multidisciplinary learning activities and resources, initiating a number of efforts to raise public awareness. The conference offered the chance to officially launch the Indo-European One Health Association as a concrete step to broaden the project's reach. The Association will build on the work done inside the PREVENT IT framework, extending the focus of its efforts to include environmental, animal, and human health.
December 12, 2022: In order to provide prospective students with hands-on training and research facilities in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning (Al/ML) and high-performance computing, Chitkara University announced its collaboration with NEC Corporation India, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation (HPC). NEC Corporation India and Chitkara University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration will give the university the chance to upskill its academic researchers, faculty, and students in the field of AI. Additionally, it will give students the opportunity to get certified as job-ready and as capable of locating relevant work prospects both inside and outside of NEC.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, provost of Chitkara University, said, "Technical education is a field that has been expanding steadily and quickly. With the use of blended learning, this MoU will give young graduates the analytical skills they need to benefit from digitalization and innovation. This includes the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
As part of the deal, NEC India will also give the university access to a vector engine system called SX-Aurora TSUBASA. NEC wants to provide Chitkara University with the technological infrastructure needed for course and project work, job-oriented and practical training, and research facilities by establishing the NEC SX-TSUBASA computer system-driven lab.
Chitkara University was founded and is run by committed academics with the sole purpose of making sure that every single student is "industry ready." The university is proud of the impact that its graduates, life-changing research, innovative campuses, and industry developments have made - both in India and around the world. It has more than 25,000 students and 1,700 staff members from more than 100 different countries.
November 25, 2022: In order to work together on delivering joint programmes on cyber security and privacy, Chitkara University and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) - National Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Technology Development (NCoE) have signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA).
Dr Madhu Chitkara, provost of Chitkara University, and Vinayak Godse, CEO of DSCI, signed the MoA there. Senior executives and industry titans from companies like SBI Cards, ONGC, POSOCO, NHPC, DSCI, SAIL, LTI Mindtree, and CIALFOR, to name a few, were occasionally present. On that day, a cutting-edge lab that would focus on developing cyber security and privacy technology was also opened.
Chitkara University and DSCI will collaborate as an official industry partner and concentrate on a number of areas for cyber security and privacy with the following core goals:
By creating best practises, standards, and initiatives in cyber security and privacy, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a not-for-profit industry group on data protection in India founded by NASSCOM®, aims to make the internet a safe, secure, and reliable place to use. For policy advocacy, thought leadership, capacity building, and outreach efforts, DSCI collaborates with governments and their agencies, regulators, industrial sectors, industry groups, and think tanks.
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MEITY) and DSCI jointly developed the National Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Technology Development to set up connected, concerted, and coordinated efforts to catalyse and accelerate the development of cyber security technology and entrepreneurship in the nation. In order to protect the Digital India of the Future from cyber dangers, NCOE is trying to position India as a top centre for cyber security capabilities.
October 12, 2022: The Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture hosted an event called ‘Commemorating Le Corbusier’ at the university's Exploretorium to mark the master architect's 135th birthday.
The event's chief attendees included Senior Architect Shiv Datt Sharma, the founder and principal architect of SD Sharma & Associates, and Ophelie Belin, the director of Alliance Francaise in Chandigarh. Dr Madhu Chitkara, the pro-chancellor of Chitkara University, was the guest of honour.
The event was out with a discussion by Prof. Kanika Bansal, Dean, Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, recapitulating Le Corbusier's journey and the opening of the exhibition ‘Footprints - Caricaturing Corbusier's Journey.’
Senior architect Shiv Datt Sharma gave a ‘Trip Down the Memory Lane’ presentation by sharing some of his favourite professional and personal experiences while working with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret on the planning and design of Chandigarh city. Additionally, he inspired the students to pursue an improved future in the profession of architecture. Dr Madhu Chitkara honoured the distinguished architect for his contributions to the industry at the time.
Ophelie Belin, Director of the Alliance Francaise, then gave a special speech on the ‘Involvement of the French Embassy-Alliance Francaise Chandigarh in the preservation of Le Corbusier Heritage.’
Two student competitions, "Footprints: Caricaturing Corbusier's Journey" and "The Concrete Steps: Corbusier's Philosophy on the Ramp," were part of the event. The pupils gave it their all, and the guests congratulated the winners.
Le Corbusier's work in Chandigarh will always be relevant, and it is the responsibility of our young architects to carry on this legacy, stated Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University. At Chitkara University, we strive to give our students the best possibilities and a truly worldwide experience in order to keep them engaged.
October 7, 2022: The opening of a Deakin University Hub at Chitkara University in Chandigarh was announced by Deakin University in Australia. The announcement was made to honour India's 75th anniversary of independence as well as Deakin's involvement in India for nearly three decades.
Through its office in New Delhi, Deakin University has established cutting-edge study arrangements with Chitkara University in the fields of software and mechatronics engineering during the past few years. These study paths make it possible for Indian students to complete the first two years of the Deakin University's licenced curriculum at Chitkara University before moving to the Australian institution for the last two years.
The Deakin University Hub will be created in Chandigarh on the campus of Chitkara University and serve as the focal point for all engagement activities for the route programmes. The hub intends to promote cooperation and achieve internationalisation of education, which is the main goal of the National Education Policy of the Indian Government.
Professor Iain Martin, president and vice-chancellor of Deakin University, visited the Chandigarh campus of Chitkara University to make the hub announcement.
The establishment of numerous cutting-edge forms of participation in higher education, research, and training for in-country programmes leading to onshore studies in Australia will be made possible in large part by the Deakin University Hub. The hub will also provide in-country support for internships and industry interactions in addition to student support, mobility between campuses in Australia and India, and other services. The innovation hub will also assist development projects and consultancy activities in research, innovation, and skill development.
September 09, 2022:A badminton and table tennis event for IIA members and Punjabi architects was held on Monday at the Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture (CSPA), Chitkara University, in association with the Punjab Chapter Sports Committee of the Indian Institutes of Architects (IIA).
The event's chief guests included Sanjay Goel, chairman of the IIA Punjab Chapter, Niranjan Kumar, chairman of the IIA Punjab Chapter Sports Committee, and Rajnish Walia, general secretary of the IIA Punjab Chapter Sports Committee. The competition featured more than 80 architects from Punjab, including well-known professionals like Sumit Wadhera, Niranjan Kumar, Rimpesh, and Rakesh Sharma, as well as students and CSPA instructors.
Sanjay Goel, head of the IIA Punjab Chapter, praised the sportsmanship and stated, "It was a successful event that brought together many like-minded people. It was an excellent initiative for our architectural fraternity, and every architect played with tremendous zeal.
For similar events in the future, we plan to collaborate with the Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture (CSPA), Chitkara University, Punjab.
September 5, 2022: With assistance from the National Science and Technology Council and National Chung Cheng University of Taiwan, Chitkara University has established a Sustainable Smart City Research Lab to advance the achievement of Goal 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which is ‘Sustainable cities and communities.’
The lab was formed as a component of a four-year initiative with the goal of developing ‘International Competence’ in terms of both on-site deployment and AI approaches. There is a firm plan to roll out at least one application to at least one Indian city, Chandigarh, according to the project coordinators.
Establishing a relationship with the Chandigarh City administration and attempting to implement sustainable smart city applications, such as environment pollution detection and smart traffic management, in the City of Chandigarh is one of the research lab's key objectives.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), an urgent call for action by both rich and developing countries in a global partnership, are at the core of the UN's common roadmap for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
All organisations' efforts to fulfil the 17 Sustainable Development Goals have been crucial. Chitkara University has worked hard to help achieve these objectives and has received various awards. They were most recently ranked 13th globally among colleges in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 for the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7). Additionally, Chitkara University placed in the top 100 for both SDGs 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) and had a position of 201-300 overall in the rankings. In addition, Chitkara University received a ranking in SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation - between 101 and 200.
It is significant to note that just 13 projects out of 48 proposals were approved by the Ministry of Taiwan.
September 2, 2022: The Smart India Hackathon (SIH), which was organised at Chitkara University in association with the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education of India, came to an end on August 29, 2022. The nodal centre for the five-day Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2022 Hardware Edition has been chosen as Chitkara University.
The Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell launched the SIH programme to give students a forum to address urgent issues facing the administration, various agencies, industries, and other groups. The Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell and the All India Council for Technical Education chose 75 higher education institutions to serve as nodal hubs for the SIH as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
At Chitkara University, three Problem Statements provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs were contested in by as many as 15 teams with 105 individuals. Four winners were chosen by the judges, and each received a prize of Rs 1 lakh, which was split between two teams.
The winners of the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2022 at Chitkara University were Team Sky Strikers from Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, and Team Dronacharya Yantramanav from Prathyusha Engineering College, Thiruvallur. The runners-up were Team ECE Allrounders from Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad, and Team Jarvis Group from KLE Technological University, Hubballi.
As the largest open innovation model in the world, SIH fosters in students a culture of product creation and problem-solving. Since 2017, it has been offered to higher education students in two formats: SIH Software and SIH Hardware Editions. Every year, SIH has an impact on thousands of students and offers them a national platform to put their academic knowledge to the test by solving real-world problems. Their interests are also aligned with those of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dr Madhu Chitkara expressed her congratulations to all of the winners on the occasion and praised the organising committee, which was led by Dr Sachin Ahuja, Director of Research, Chitkara University Research and Innovation Network (CURIN).
August 8, 2022: Chitkara University inaugurated the Open-Source Chandigarh community at its campus here today for the youth of Tri-city. For the inauguration, esteemed guests like Dhiraj Gyani, Director Education, GitHub India; Swapnil Mane, Vice President, Apache Community Initiatives were present among others.
The goal of the Chitkara University-powered Open-Source Chandigarh community is to develop a sizable population of open-source practitioners in the Tricity. The community partners of the Open-Source Chandigarh community, GitHub India, Apache Community Initiatives, Docker Inc., and OpsTree, will host a number of programmes for both professionals and students.
Dr Monit Kapoor stressed the importance of open source by stating that it is a community where original source code created by multiple authors is made freely available to others who choose to view, copy, learn from, edit, or share that code. It is essential at this time.
On the day of the launch, Ajeet Singh Raina, Docker Captain and Developer Relations Manager, Docker Inc., also organised a two-day course for students at Chitkara University.
July 26, 2022: On the campus of Chitkara University in Himachal Pradesh, a TEDx Talk was held today. Six presenters from a variety of fields brought the event to life by sharing their experiences and biographies with the audience. Motivating the youth for a better future is the focus of this year's TEDx event.
Speakers at the TEDx event included Major Priya Jhingan, the first female cadet in the Indian Army; Taranjeet Bhamra, the founder and CEO of AgNext in Mohali; Shradha Khapra, the co-founder of Apna College and Apni Kaksha-xE.drdo-Microsoft; Aanchal Thakur, the national alpine skiing champion; Divam Wadhwa, the founder and CEO Chai Nagri; and Amit Pandey, CEO-PnCap, Founder and CEO Super77, TEDx speaker
TEDx Talk is a platform where speakers may express their excellent, well-developed ideas in under 18 minutes. The mission of TEDx is to create a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the most creative minds in the world.
The story of Major Priya Jhingan, who had always imagined wearing the uniform and defending her country, awed the crowd. She described her desire to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) and how she wrote to then-army chief Sunith Francis Rodrigues to request a position in the Indian Army.
With his premier agritech start-up AgNext Technologies, Taranjeet Singh Bhamra is expanding possibilities for agriculturists and technocrats alike at the nexus of India's rising technological hub and entrenched agrarian economy. Speaking on the creation of AgNext, Bhamra also provided insight into the potential of India's youth to make agriculture a driving force for societal development.
"The platform of TEDx is a unique one and it is our honour to host the luminaries from industry, academia, sports, and other different sectors of the community at Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. We are devoted to the purpose of preparing the next generation for fulfilling careers.” stated Dr. Madhu Chitkara, provost of Chitkara University in Himachal Pradesh, at the event
July 14, 2022: Sameer Guglani, the creator of Supermorpheus, a community-driven seed investing platform with about 700 users and a portfolio of 65 investments, received an honorary doctorate from Chitkara University in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to business, the startup community, and mankind.
At the 17th convocation, where 400 students from the Chitkara Business School received degrees including those pursuing MBAs in finance and banking, investment banking, marketing, human resources, business analytics, and healthcare management, Ashok Chitkara, the chancellor of the university, and Madhu Chitkara, the pro chancellor, presented him with the doctorate.
Through his "vision, drive for innovation, and enthusiasm to bring about revolution and change," the Pro Chancellor recognised Guglani's efforts and remarkable commitment to startups and society at large.
Guglani has served as a role model for many people and made contributions to the startup community as a leader. Such leaders inspire students, who strive to follow in their footsteps, she said.
Guglani shared his journey and experiences with the young professionals at the event, inspiring them to believe in themselves and pursue their goals with unwavering enthusiasm and determination. In the name of the Morpheus and Supermorpheus communities, he said, "I embrace this honour. Chitkara University is well recognised for its enthusiasm for new businesses and inventive ideas, thus this is yet another wonderful act on their part.
May 4, 2022: According to the Education Post ranking, Chitkara University in Punjab is placed 6th in India, first in Punjab, and second in the North Zone among private universities. In the All India Rankings, Chitkara University is ranked 42nd in India, 3rd in Punjab, and 22nd in the North Zone. In the Top Private University (Arts, Science & Humanities) category, the university was placed 5th in India, 1st in state, and 4th in the North Zone. Chitkara University in Punjab was placed 5th in India in the Top 30 Private Universities list, 7th in the Top 25 Universities (Based on Faculty), 14th in the University of Eminence & Best Place to Work list, and 7th in the Top 10 Private Universities list (Research).
The IIRF ranking is India's most complete and credible ranking system, recognised by the corporate sector, and is based on expert analysis. The ranking is based on seven performance characteristics that include Placement Performance, Teaching Learning and Resources, Research (Volume, Income, and Reputation), Industry Income and Integration, Placement Strategies and Support, and External Perception & International Outlook. IIRF's ranking analysis takes a variety of approaches to ORDER OF RANKING, resulting in Cluster Ranking or Preferential Ranking, which emphasises the reliability of judgement.
Industry Income and Integration includes information on business leaders' visits, money production through knowledge transfers and collaborations, and student internships, among other things. Placement Strategies & Support refers to the assistance provided by universities to its students in finding jobs, as well as alumni placement assistance. Future Orientation includes information about the Incubation Center's availability for start-ups and entrepreneurs, as well as concepts produced by professors and students. External Perception and International Outlook relates to the clarity of the institution's vision and mission, investments in development initiatives, public perceptions of the institution in various areas, the number of international students and employees, and other collaborations.
May 9, 2022: With the demand for sustainable mobility solutions growing, and the Indian government contributing by promoting the use of electric and hybrid vehicles, the demand for people who can manage these developing technologies is increasing. To assist the government's initiative, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has partnered with Chitkara University in Punjab to offer a BE degree in Automobile Engineering with a concentration in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
In the first two and a half years at Chitkara University, students will master the principles of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, following which they will proceed to ARAI Academy in Pune to study the latest technologies and gain hands-on practical experience in the remaining one and a half years. The final two semesters will be entirely devoted to project work, which will take place either in the automotive industry or at the ARAI Academy.
"We are thrilled to cooperate with ARAI for providing these cutting-edge courses," stated Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor of Chitkara University. We are constantly developing our programme offerings at Chitkara University, and in the present environment, this curriculum will go a long way in giving our students with an education that will take them somewhere. It's a step ahead in our objective to prepare our students for careers in the sector."
May 5, 2022: Dr Neha Tuli, Founder of 6DOF Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (an EdTech firm) fostered by Chitkara University in Punjab, received the prestigious 'Women Entrepreneur of the Year' award from Software Technology Parks of India, Mohali & TIECON 2022 at its Annual STPI Awards 2022. TIECON is the world's largest technology conference, developed for entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and investors by Silicon Valley experts.
Arvind Aggarwal, Director General STPI, Jitin Talwar, President TIE Chandigarh, and other dignitaries gave the award.
Dr Neha Tuli and Shivam Sharma (both alumni of and presently working at Chitkara University) created 6DOF Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to deliver immersive tech solutions for the EdTech market using technologies such as Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Neha has already received numerous awards for her unique items developed through her start-up. She placed second in the TIE Women Global Pitch Competition in 2021, was recognised at Startup India Innovation Week in 2022, and received first prize in an AR/VR hackathon at IIT Bhubaneswar. Chitkara Innovation Incubation Foundation (CIIF) has given her firm a MEITY TIDE 2.0 grant worth INR 7 lakh.
Dr Madhu Chitkara, Chitkara University's Pro-Chancellor, is a successful female businesswoman. She has aided and mentored the University's whole business ecosystem. "I knew Neha would go places," she added. I was completely enthralled by her collection of AR-based education goods. I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavours."
March 17, 2022: Gemini Solutions and Chitkara University in Punjab have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to give students with better job possibilities. Soumendra Nath Ray, Vice President, Gemini Solutions; Akshay Gupta, Technology Solutions Associate Architect, Gemini Solutions; Anju Suri, Assistant Vice President, Gemini Solutions; Richa Khatri, Technology Solutions Manager; Vineet Gupta, Lead UI/UX Engineer; and Ashna Khurana, Assistant HR Manager, Gemini Solutions Pvt Ltd; Roma Singh, Director, Chitkara University's Career Advancement Cell were all present during the ceremony
The Gemini Ambassador Program is a Gemini Solutions engagement programme that attempts to create a community of people who want to use technology to make a difference in the world. The programme will help students develop their abilities and contribute to their professional development. The Memorandum of Understanding will allow Chitkara University and Gemini Solutions to concentrate their efforts on skill-based training, education, placement, industrial visits, and expert talks. Industrial training and visits will also help students. Students will participate in industry training programmes, and Gemini Solutions will provide insight into the newest innovations and requirements of the industries. This will enhance students' confidence and make the move from education to job easier.
Gemini Solutions is a company that specialises in IT consulting and product development. Clients can choose from a variety of automation and application development solutions, as well as outsourcing, onshore, or offshore engagement models, through their services. They have a well-equipped automated corporate office in Gurgaon, Haryana, as well as a network of affiliate offices around the country. They offer asset owners and fund managers a wide range of services, from support to operations outsourcing and offshore development. They also provide cutting-edge performance measurement and analytics. Gemini Solutions aspires to provide personalised, inexpensive, and high-quality services to its customers through a creative management system, a talented staff, and innate agility.
Chitkara University's academic programmes have consistently been ranked among the top 50 in the country, demonstrating the university's excellent academic tradition, dedicated professors, broad industry linkages, strong international links, and state-of-the-art campus amenities.
March 7, 2022: Chitkara University has gotten approval and research funds for a project that will quantify the presence of human-made contaminants in Himachal Pradesh's rivers, groundwater, and drinking water.
The award, worth INR 47 lakhs, was approved by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, DST, New Delhi, under the Core Research Grant Scheme (CRG).
The purpose of this study is to look into the compounds known as Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS, in ground and drinking water to see if they can help with risk assessment.
"People are not made aware of the hazardous effects of this chemical, which is available at such a huge scale," Dr Verma stated, elaborating on the absence of PFAS study in India. Moreover, it is so widely utilised that replacing this chemical is difficult. This encouraged me and my team to undertake research on this topic so that people become aware and some alternatives can be given as it researches only that offers evidence and base for regulations.”
December 31, 2021: In the renowned Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements 2021 (ARIIA 2021) given by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Chitkara University in Punjab was ranked second in the University & Deemed University (Self Finance / Private) category across India.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) have collaborated to rank all major higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India on parameters relating to innovation, start-up, and entrepreneurship development among students and faculty. Last year, 674 Higher Education Institutes participated in the 2nd edition of ARIIA (ARIIA-2021), compared to 1438 this year (including all IITs, NITs, IISc, and so on).
It assesses institutions based on factors such as academic courses on innovation, intellectual property, and start-up offered by the institute; activities to promote and support innovation and start-up on campus; pre-incubation and incubation infrastructures and facilities available on campus; successful innovation and start-ups that have emerged from the campus; investment, collaboration, and partnerships with ecosystem enablers; research outputs; publications and intellectual property generated, etc.
The prestigious National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has also given Chitkara University an A+ rating, making it one of just 5% of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India to receive such an honour. It received high rankings in the NIRF Rankings 2021 in a variety of categories, including Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Overall, and Research, and a spectacular ranking of 601-650 in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2022, placing Chitkara University among the country's Top 100 universities.
December 13, 2021: The Virtual Rounds of the 15th edition of the much-anticipated BAJA SAEINDIA series began today, according to SAEINDIA, a professional Society of Automotive Engineers (Digital Event). The virtual round of BAJA SAEINDIA 2022 will be held at Chitkara University's Punjab campus this year as well.
BAJA SAEINDIA 2022 got 203 registrations from 185 engineering institutions across India, with 130 teams registering for the traditional m-BAJA tournament and 73 teams registering for the e-BAJA event. Teams from 25 different cities have signed up, as well as two overseas teams from North America and Nepal. Students are given the challenge of conceptualising, designing, building, testing, and validating a single-seater four-wheeler by BAJA SAEINDIA. The preliminary round, which took place in September, the virtual round, and the physical round, which took place in February and March 2022, were the three phases of the 15th Edition of BAJA SAEINDIA. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) will compete in a series of events this year, which will be held in three stages, offering teams the option to compete virtually in PHASEs 1 and 2 or physically in PHASE 3 or both.
After the Preliminary round was completed successfully in September, the virtual round is ready to begin in earnest. Taking into account the current pandemic difficulties, this round will be held on a digital platform with both static and dynamic events, taking into account the health concerns of all stakeholders.
After the Preliminary round was completed successfully in September, the virtual round is ready to begin in earnest. Taking into account the current pandemic difficulties, this round will be held on a digital platform with both static and dynamic events, taking into account the health concerns of all stakeholders.
BAJA SAEINDIA is an educational endeavour for engineering college students, an out-of-classroom-education system in which engineering students can participate as a team, giving them practical exposure to real-world industry difficulties. Originally known as Mini BAJA SAE, it was founded in the United States by SAE International and is now held in various nations. BAJA SAEINDIA is the name given to the event in India. Teams from universities throughout the country plan, design, analyse, build, validate, and run an all-terrain vehicle in this student-level competition. A number of static, dynamic, and endurance events are used to assess this.
December 13, 2021: Chef Sambhavi Joshi, alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu - London and Founder, Casareece Artisanal Pasta, gave a cooking demonstration for the students of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at Chitkara University in Punjab on December 9, 2021. Saima Siddiqui, Le Cordon Blue's Sales and Marketing Manager for India, joined her. With more than 35 institutes in 20 countries, Le Cordon Bleu, founded in Paris in 1895, is one of the world's largest networks of culinary and hospitality schools. Certifications, certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees from Le Cordon Bleu combine innovation and creativity with tradition.
Chef Sambhavi Joshi received her training in classic French cuisine at London's Le Cordon Bleu. In 2019, as a recipient of the prestigious Bahaman Samandari Scholarship. Sambhavi travelled to Paris, France, to master the intricacies of culinary management. She was first introduced to a pasta recipe — Open saffron lasagne with lobster – while at Le Cordon Bleu London Campus, and the delight of rolling her very first batch was an exhilarating experience for her. During the lockdown, she began rolling spaghetti by hand. She realised that much of the pasta served in Indian restaurants nowadays is cooked in Italy and purchased from a supermarket. This gave birth to her own label, 'Casarecce,' which means 'homemade.' Casarecce is an amalgamation of traditional methods of making pasta with global flavours and the best of Indian grains, all nurtured with love.
The students were quite enthused about participating in the workshop. Chef Sambhavi spoke passionately about experimenting with flavours, ingredients, presentation, and colours during the course. She showed how to prepare Black Pepper Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese. She talked with the students about the different types of pasta and how to make them. "It was a great thrill dealing with the students," she remarked of her time at Chitkara University. “Their eagerness to learn is unrivalled. They are so enthusiastic about what they do, and that is what distinguishes them."
Students took part in the workshop with vigour. Chef Sambhavi enthusiastically discussed experimenting with flavours, ingredients, presentation, and colours during the course. She prepared Black Pepper Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Parmesan. She talked to the students about the different types of pasta and how to make them. "Interacting with the students was an incredible thrill," she remarked of her experience at Chitkara University. “They have an unrivalled desire to study. They are incredibly enthusiastic about what they do, and this is what distinguishes them."
September 14, 2021: The prestigious National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has given Chitkara University an A+ rating, making it one of just 5% of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India to receive such an honour. On a scale of one to four, the University received a 3.26 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
Between August 30 and September 1, the Peer Team visit was completed. After the 81st Standing Committee/Executive Committee of NAAC, the detailed score along with the grade card was issued on September 07. Chitkara University has received an A+ rating for the next five years, until September 2026.
Curricular Aspects received a 3.8-grade point, Teaching Learning and Evaluation received a 3.06-grade point, Research, Innovations and Extension received a 2.71-grade point, Infrastructure and Learning Resources received a 3.56-grade point, Students Support and Progress received a 2.85-grade point, Governance, Leadership and Management received a 3.62-grade point, and Institutional Values and Best Practices received a 3.95-grade point. The University received an overall score of 3.26 on a 4-point scale, with an A+.
The Peer Team recognised the university for three major characteristics. They are - a well-developed educational infrastructure for research and innovation; a nice and clean, green, and well-maintained campus; and the institute's position in a well-developed urban region with good placement options.
August 19, 2021: The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) and the Women and Health Initiative (W&HI) within the Global Health and Population Department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offer the Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health, a year-long programme designed to support the development of a diverse pool of women leaders in global health.
Dr Preethi John, Director of the Chitkara Global Health Institute, has been selected for the Harvard LEAD Fellowship's 2021 cohort, which focuses on encouraging women in global health. She has 25 years of experience in both the public and commercial sectors as a health and development management specialist. Her knowledge and experience have prepared her to be a leader and builder of institutions. Her professional career began at the Institute of Health Management Pachod in Pune, India, where she worked on a variety of rural and urban healthcare management and action research programmes. She gained expertise in capacity building of healthcare human resources from developing nations spanning South Asia, Africa, and Latin America during a long career at Aravind Eye Care System (A WHO Collaborating Centre). She had the opportunity to pioneer a paradigm for the development of allied health professionals and establish the Chitkara School of Health Sciences as its Founder Dean at Chitkara University in Punjab, India.
August 13, 2021: Chitkara University and the University of Windsor have announced a new international relationship to boost transnational education and student mobility. Dr. Robert Gordon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Windsor, and Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, electronically signed the agreement today.
Chitkara professors teaching in the programme will be mentored by Odette faculty, who will provide feedback, support, and share their knowledge, skills, and experience while also building a link with students in India who will transfer to UWindsor after finishing the first two years at Chitkara.
The collaboration with the prestigious and AACSB-accredited Odette Business School at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, is a first-of-its-kind initiative in the international education space, with students earning 100% credit for prior learning before transferring to a University of Windsor in Canada. Students will pay domestic tuition fees for the first two years of the programme at Chitkara as part of the agreement. Students will also be co-taught by Canadian faculty as part of academic units in state-of-the-art, well-equipped ICT infrastructure and resources similar to those available at UWindsor. This basically means that students with worldwide professions will have superior academic success and will save 70% on their school costs.
This unique programme structure allows students to specialise in high-demand fields such as accounting, human resources, finance, supply chain and business analytics, marketing, and strategy and entrepreneurship while saving money on overseas tuition prices.
Chitkara students who transfer to UWindsor will graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and will be entitled to apply for three-year post-study work permits.
July 30, 2021: The Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Education, Government of India, has named Chitkara University, Patiala, as the ‘District Green Champion' for Patiala district for the academic year 2020-21.
In the presence of Kumar Amit, Deputy Commissioner, Patiala, the award was handed to Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University.
This award is granted to colleges who have actively contributed in maintaining their campuses clean and sanitary, as well as making progress toward achieving a ‘Swachh Bharat'.
It was found that Chitkara University, Patiala, was effective in establishing the Swachhta Action Plan Committee, as well as adopting and implementing best practices in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, waste management, water management, energy management, and vegetation management.
“Along with technical and educational growth, Chitkara University recognises the importance of the environment and puts in coordinated efforts towards reaching best practices,” stated Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, in accepting the award. “The university's dedication to social responsibility and sustainable development is exemplified by this award. For this honor, I congratulate all of the students and staff members.”, she continued.
The Swachhata Action Plan was launched by India's Higher Education Department to promote a health competition among higher educational institutions for keeping sanitary campuses, resulting in a clean atmosphere for students to study in, leading to higher thinking.
July 29, 2021: The artwork of seven artists (PhD scholars, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students, and faculty members) has been selected for the virtual art display ‘Olympia,’ organised by the Indian Contemporary Artist Association, in a proud moment for Chitkara University. The artwork will be on display at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
From July 23 to August 8, 2021, the art show's reel footage will be on display at the Tokyo Olympics Memorial Gallery in Chuo-ku, Japan. Chitkara University is represented by seven of the total 52 competitors.
Piyush Anand and Diksha Raghav, both of the BFA Painting programme, used mixed media to create ‘The Winner' and ‘Moods of Glory,' respectively.
‘Olympic' was painted in watercolour by Alisha Sharma, a PhD Research Scholar in Art & Design. Using the digital medium, Abhijit Kumar Mohanty and Rakesh Kumar Chaudhary, both PhD Research Scholars in Art & Design, created ‘Light of Hope' and ‘Running for Glory.'
Dr Arjun Kumar Singh, a member of the faculty, painted ‘The Runner' in charcoal.
Prof. (Dr) Ranjan Kumar Mallik, Dean of Chitkara Design School, was also chosen for his creation ‘Me & My Olympic 2021.’ It was created using digital technology. “The artworks are Chitkara University's humble offerings to stimulate the athletes who will be competing in the Olympics,” he stated.
Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, expressed her delight and congratulated the artists, saying, "Our students and professors have made us proud with their beautiful work. Chitkara University's mission is to foster creativity and innovation. We encourage our students and faculty to reach their greatest potential while providing them with the best worldwide opportunities possible. I'd want to congratulate the artists that have earned a name for themselves on this international stage.”
June 10, 2021: Chitkara University, Chandigarh has just signed an agreement with Trent University, Canada's leading public university near Toronto, in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) faculty, with the goal of providing students with worldwide exposure.
In this one-of-a-kind program, students will spend the first two years at Chitkara University, where they will study an applied Canadian curriculum co-taught by Trent faculty.
Furthermore, students will have the option of transferring 100 per cent of their past learning credits to Trent University in Canada and graduating with a BBA degree from Trent University.
Chitkara University will provide a similar international curriculum and infrastructure on its campus, allowing students and their parents to save at least 70% on international tuition prices. Before transferring to Trent in Canada, the students will have matured academically and in age, ensuring a higher level of overall performance.
Students will also be trained for IELTS and other prerequisites, which are required in order to obtain a study permit from the IRCC in Canada. This is the future of international education, which the Indian government also mentions and encourages in its New Education Policy (NEP).
Work Permit
After successfully graduating, transfer students will be eligible to apply for and get a three-year Post Study Work Permit in Canada.
On June 10, Dr Leo Georke, President of Trent University, and Dr Ashok Chikara, Chancellor of Chitkara University, virtually signed the agreement. Senior officials from both universities, as well as representatives from the Ontario Trade & Investment Office, attended the occasion. "It's a step ahead in our commitment to provide our students with the best worldwide opportunities possible. Chitkara University is excited to announce this groundbreaking collaboration with Trent University Canada. Our goal is to give students who want to pursue employment in other countries a hassle-free platform to do so. Students will be taught in a professional setting by experienced teachers in order to prepare them for successful jobs around the world.” said Dr Madhu Chitkara.
June 10, 2021: Dr Charu Khosla, Assistant Dean, Office of International Affairs, Chitkara University, Punjab, was named the winner of the prestigious Greenpreneur Award 2021, which was organised by FICCI in collaboration with the Punjab government for excellent work in the field of energy management.
The Greenpreneur Awards 2021 were organised by Startup Punjab in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI FLO) Amritsar to recognise the best entrepreneurs in Punjab in the areas of energy management, water management, waste and material productivity, and innovative sustainability practices. FLO is the women's arm of the FICCI, which is headquartered in New Delhi and has 17 chapters across India.
Dr Charu Khosla is the founder of BB OORJA Pvt Ltd, a Chitkara University-incubated company. For its smokeless cooking burner, a unique solution for households and hotels, the business employs clean and green fuel obtained through agro-waste management.
“I am grateful for this honour,” Dr Charu remarked after accepting the prize. “I am also grateful to Chitkara University for providing me with the appropriate wings and platform.”
The winner was decided following a flurry of nominations, with top-tier and well-established industries from around Punjab vying for this coveted award for fostering a sustainable future.
June 2, 2021: In light of the present worldwide pandemic situation, Chitkara University has signed an arrangement with Deakin University in Australia with the goal of providing students with a global educational platform. Chitkara University has announced an innovative pathway study option in collaboration with Deakin University in Australia. They've created two global programmes, a four-year BE in Software Engineering and a four-year BE in Mechatronics Engineering, which will allow Indian students to study two years of Deakin University's licensed curriculum at Chitkara University in Chandigarh before transferring to Deakin University in Australia for the remaining two years.
Jobs in software engineering are among the most in-demand on the market. They're well-compensated, and they're sweeping the modern world as fresh start-ups and huge digital corporations continue to improve their online presence. The rise in the need for qualified developers is further aided by technological advancements. The Deakin Software Engineering programme's curriculum and Academic Mentorship provide students pursuing a software engineering degree at Chitkara University with knowledge and abilities that go far beyond online, database technologies, and desktop software patterns.
Furthermore, during the first two years of study at Chitkara University, the program will prepare students for the English Language Proficiency requirement (IELTS). Students can save a lot of money on international tuition fees by studying for two years in their home country. Every student's learning experience in terms of discipline-specific knowledge and capacities, communication skills, digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-management, teamwork, and becoming global citizens is properly highlighted by the curriculum.
May 12, 2021: Chitkara University, Chandigarhand the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Mohali signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to boost science and innovation. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at CDAC's 33rd Foundation Day Virtual Commemoration. The function was presided over by Dr VK Saraswat, a member of the Niti Aayog.
The thrust fields at C-DAC, Mohali are Cyber Security, Healthcare technology, Agriculture technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Embedded Systems. “I was convinced of the synergy that C-DAC and Chitkara University share after visiting their campus and meeting their leadership team. I even went to the University's science laboratories and other Centers of Excellence. I was particularly inspired by the work being done in cutting-edge research fields, particularly the Immersive and Interactive Technology Lab, the Center of Excellence in VLSI Design, and the Center of Excellence in Cyber Security and IoT.” said Dr P K Khosla, Executive Director, C-DAC, Mohali, while signing the MoU.
While signing the MoU, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University Dr Madhu Chitkara said, “We are filing the 700th Patent. Incidentally, our 70th patent was issued today. Today is the 1800th Scopus-indexed publication for us.” She saw the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding as a significant move forward for the scientific community.
SOT is a scientific and knowledgeable association of scientists committed to making the planet a better and healthy place by improving toxicology research and increasing its effects.
The grant will assist Chitkara School of Pharmacy students in experimenting with practices that align with the Society's global interests. Proposals for partnerships between the Society, SOT Component Groups, SOT Committees, and other toxicology organisations are encouraged by SOT. SOT supports the Science discipline's goals of improving human, animal, and environmental welfare, as well as lifelong learning and academic scientific stimulation, diversity in representation in all Society practices, and dignity.
This funding was applied by Dr Nitin Verma, Principal, Chitkara School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh. He clarified that the money would be used to hold a conference in August 2021 with the theme "The Science of PFAS: Chemistry, Public Health, Multimedia Measurements, and Environment," as one of the Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Change. This conference would bring together experts from the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
“It is intended to include evaluation practices as well as the most up-to-date approaches of risk evaluations for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, cosmetics, and medical devices. Dr Ashok K Chitkara, Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, said, "The participants will study all facets of risk management and will receive a certificate recording their satisfactory completion of the course."
April 20, 2021: Chitkara University is the first university in India to receive the prestigious 'Platinum' ranking from QS I-GAUGE, India's robust and independent university and college rating system.
The QS IGAUGE ranking offers a rare and detailed 360-degree perspective of India's Higher Education institutions for learning, based on seven main indicators and five secondary indicators ranging from Teaching and Learning, Employability, and Social Responsibility to Research and Innovation. Following the evaluation, the institutes are given an average ranking that ranges from Bronze to Platinum+.
As shared by 'QS I-GAUGE,' Chitkara University was rated 'Platinum' in four key indicators: ' Employability,' 'Facilities,' 'Entrepreneurship,' and 'Governance & Structure.' In the other five indicators, namely, 'Research,' 'Teaching & Learning,' 'Faculty Quality,' 'Diversity and Accessibility,' and 'Social Responsibility, the university was rated 'Diamond'.
Chitkara University has always strived to foster a "holistic and world-class teaching, studying, and science experience," and has worked tirelessly on all facets of quality assurance for continuous improvement. Seven national and international funding agencies jointly awarded the university two crore to conduct cutting-edge research. The university already has 1700 plus Scopus Indexed Research Publications on hand, as well as 700 patents (filed), demonstrating the university's commitment to information development and dissemination.
The Award Certificate was presented during the Facilitation Ceremony at The Taj, Bangalore, by Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, QS Regional Director - Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CEO QS I-GAUGE. During the ceremony, he shared and cited that "Indian Universities are doing well and increasingly focussing on quality education despite all odds. We make special mention of Chitkara University for their clear and diligent data and document presentation".
December 24, 2020: For its unrelenting emphasis on research and development, the Chitkara University has been ranked among the top 200 leading innovators in South and South East Asia by Derwent, Clarivate Analytics, in the Innovation Survey for South and South East Asia-2020.
Knowledge creation is as important to any academic and research institute as the diffusion of knowledge and Chitkara University has always aimed at striking a balance between knowledge creation and the propagation of knowledge. Chitkara University has been able to develop research papers and patents consistently with unprecedented performance in the area, with a clear emphasis on academic and research rigour and industry collaborations from the beginning.
Chitkara University is one of the 235 organisations that made to the final list of leading innovators from a study of over 75,000 innovations (DWPI families) through organisations located in nine nations.
Clarivate is a market pioneer in delivering accurate insights and analytics to accelerate the speed of innovation. Clarivate has emerged as a reliable source of innovation for the information sector due to its rigour and method-oriented approach to screening the winners.
Derwent offers curated and enriched patent data repositories, including the Derwent World Patents Index, Derwent Global Patent Data, Derwent Patent Citation Index and Derwent Chemical Patent Index. Using editorially improved, authoritative and credible patent info, Clarivate tests four indicators volume, influence, success and globalisation
November 23, 2020: Chitkara University, Chandigarh recently arranged a leadership talk on the subject of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' with expertise and experience disseminated by eminent experts from the top levels of industry and government. The Leadership Talk was the result of the relentless emphasis on building the nation through knowledge dissemination, especially in the context of a national call for the development of a self-reliant Bharat.
The panel was graced by Amit Gossain, Managing Director, Kone Elevator India Pvt Ltd; AS Subramaniyan, VP-Sales, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens India; Dr Ganesh Mani, Director, Hyundai Motor India Ltd; Sriram Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Fuji Electric India Pvt Ltd; Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, NASSCOM CoE; Mustafa Wajid, Managing Director, Meher Group; and, Ajai Gaur, Senior Director, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Leaders agreed that Atmanirbhar Bharat is a game-changer that will offer countless possibilities and challenges to businesses and people alike. The policy will have far-reaching effects on the Higher Education & Skills Growth Market, and both businesses will have a lot of catch-ups to do.
They also gave students advice on how to reap full benefits from this mission-critical target, rendering India a Professional Talent Pool for the world to understand it and travel on the wave as "Industry of the World".
September 30, 2020: Chitkara University recently invited Keshav R Murugesh, THE Group CEO of WNS Global Services and Ex-Chairman NASSCOM for an interactive live session with students on industry insights. During his leadership talk, he introduced students to various career opportunities ahead and also educated them on what the corporate world expects from them.
Murugesh is popularly known as the 'Turnaround Turk’. He was responsible for developing corporate strategies and leading the overall success and advancement of more than 43,000 workers in 16 countries. Murugesh oversaw multinational majors such as Syntel and ITC (a subsidiary of BAT Plc) and for two consecutive terms chaired the NASSCOM BPM Board. He is credited with the first verticalised paradigm for rewriting the Industry Laws of Business Process Management ( BPM). He also led a major corporate rebranding initiative called 'Become World Worthy' and created a climate conducive to developing the talent pool through closer relations between industry and the university.
During his journey towards the success, he has also been presented with awards such as the ‘Executive of the Year’ Award by Stevie International Business Awards, ‘Outstanding CEO’ by Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards, and CNBC's ‘Asia India Disruptor of the Year’.
Being a University with a prime focus towards ‘Learning and Career Enhancement’ of students through practical exposure, the University keeps inviting such prominent dignitaries for interactive sessions with students. Amid the global pandemic situation, these webinars have proven to be career-saver for students and have heralded a wave of optimism in them
September 23, 2020: India as a country has over 300 million people deprived of vision correction and to fix this problem requires over 1 lakh, high-quality optometrists. With an aim to address this issue and supply high-quality force of optometrists, Chitkara University recently entered into a collaboration with India’s leading Optical Eyewear Retail Chain, Lenskart which has the largest Spectacles Labs and Optical store chains with eye testing facility in India.
Optometry is a medical field that deals with eye and related issues. It involves providing a one-stop-shop solution for eye and vision care. Their main job is to conduct visual assessments to diagnose problems with sight and prescribes corrective lenses to correct them.
As a part of this association, the University will offer a Bachelor of Optometry program option to Class 12 students. This is a full-time four-year degree programme including one year of an internship opportunity for students.
August 22, 2020: MOKSH, a team of three Mechanical Engineering students and one Research and Innovation Network student from Chitkara University recently bagged the prestigious Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) 2020 for successful commercialisation of the on-field Rice Stubble management machine. This machine has been designed to eliminate the need for combustion of rice in the field. In September and October, the mechanism helped provide farmers with a viable and commercial solution to preserve soil fertility and counter the elevated levels of pollution during rice stubble burns. The project was completed under the mentorship of Associate Director Research Dr Nitin K Saluja.
Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Award, instituted by SRISTI (Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions), includes three national awards for innovative student projects in Engineering and Biotechnology Agriculture, Pharmacy, Material Science, and other applied technological domains.
Chitkara University, thus, becomes the only non-IIT, NIT and IISc to bag this award.
August 4, 2020: Recently, as a result of the partnership with Bow Valley College in Canada, Chitkara University announced that students who have graduated from any stream of Healthcare programmes can now transfer to the Health & Human Services Management (HHSM) one-year post-diploma certificate at Bow Valley College through Chitkara University. A letter of admission from Bow Valley College will be given to qualifying applicants. Before the students leave, they will have to undergo a four-week mandatory orientation programme at the campus of Chitkara University.
Healthcare and Nursing programmes are sought after and they are a promising career in Canada. Despite the unpredictable dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic, this means that students will start in this time frame to achieve their international study goals. The programme is expected to begin in January 2021, once the travel eases.
Students graduating from Bow Valley College would either be able to qualify for a Canadian postgraduate work permit or can also apply for other diploma courses or degree programmes with a public university pathway partner.
July 23, 2020: Chitkara University is the only University in India to have made it in the top eight for the coveted Times Higher Education Asia Awards 2020 category, the 'Technological Innovation of the Year.' Chitkara University has proudly announced that it has crossed this milestone and this was the third in line this year. With 150 internationally renowned universities spanning 30 Asian territories, It is the first to be in the league of highest reputation and rankings it has kept up to date.
Earlier this year, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) IGUAGE, the Indian division of the multinational ranking and rating firm, has named Chitkara university to be the first indian University to be recognised for its preparedness & excellence in online education. It has also been awarded with E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation (E-LEAD) Certification from QS IGUAGE. These certifications were presented to the University amid the nationwide ockdown due to Coronavirus.
July 23, 2020: Amid the global pandemic situation, Chitkara University invited Innovator, Academician and Education Reformist Sonam Wangchuk for a live session to share his views on ‘Economics of Giving’.
He believes that the education system needs to address the real needs of the moment if the industrial production of our world and earth poses itself with a real challenge then we must change what is taught to the youth, we must start to talk about heals rather than further intensify the devastation in a similar way, regardless of what time is taken. It must be incorporated into the system of education. The problem and the solution must be grounded in real life.
With respect to the Boycott China campaign, Wangchuk has confirmed that the world aims to develop India for big business, making more indigenous goods manufactured locally and generating new opportunities, and gradually eliminating addiction and reliance on Chinese products. We will have no short-term responses, but we have to strategise by taking a medium course and increasing our potential.
He believes more government partnerships with young entrepreneurs in their businesses will be an encouraging factor
July 18, 2020: Chitkara College of Education in collaboration with Chitkara International School invited famous Bollywood actor Boman Irani to deliver a master class on ‘Learner’s perspective: a narrative by an artist extraordinaire’. Talking about his journey, Irani shared his transition journey from a boy with Mathematics Dyslexia, who would stammer and feel nervous around people to a popular face on the television.
He shared his philosophy of ‘self-worth’ that has helped him over the years in building confidence. He emphasised the fact that teaching is like acting and urged educators to apply art and theatre science to educate the students during the classroom or online. In addition, he proposed that the overall teaching and learning environment should be improved by incorporating flavours of humour, humanity, identity, empathy and personal experiences.
In reaction to a question about advice for teachers who suddenly faced a transition to online teaching as a result of Covid-19, he said, "I strongly believe in adaptability and get out of comfort zones."
July 17, 2020: In these unprecedented times, students who were to travel abroad for studies had to put a stop to their plans. Catering to such students, Chitkara University has announced the launch of Academic Mentorship in Software Engineering in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia. The programme will commence in September 2020.
The two universities have together designed this four-year Bachelor of Software Engineering Programme. Under this programme, students will get to study Deakin University’s licensed curriculum in the first two years and basis successful completion they will get the opportunity to complete the degree at Deakin University’s campus in Australia.
Students will also be co-taught some academic units by Deakin faculty in infrastructure, and resources that will be similar to Deakin. This simply translates in better academic success for students with global careers and an education that saves them huge costs.
June 5, 2020: Chitkara University, Chandigarh has introduced a new specialisation to its MBA programme. The specialisation is in the field of Events, Media and Entertainment and will be offered in collaboration with India’s leading communication and Entertainment company, Wizcraft.
With the rising demand for skilled and ready industrial talent in these industries, Chitkara University has introduced an MBA for Events, Media and Entertainment. The event industry was expected to reach the Rs 10,000-crore mark by 2021 according to an E&Y report. Despite the recent slowdown the event and entertainment sector is projected to expand dramatically as well as create new opportunities for activities in rural and Tier-II towns due to streaming integration, exposure in the sports leagues, product launches and live events. Therefore, a large number of talented, enthusiastic and industry-ready professionals will be needed to drive innovation and creativity in the entertainment industry in the coming years.
The curriculum seeks to provide a comprehensive and expert knowledge of the way different types of events are organised and managed. The students of this programme will learn how to translate goals and strategies into successful events in an efficient way. As this programme aims to expose students to a practical environment, there will be internships and mentorship opportunities in collaboration with Wizcraft and students will also be taught Project Management from the scratch, including creation, execution and closure of the event.
Apart from this, the University offers specialisation in the areas of Marketing, Finance & Banking, Human Resource Management, to contemporary specialisations like Business Analytics, Healthcare (co-designed with Fortis), Healthcare IT (with Frost & Sullivan), Public Health, Rural Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics (co-designed with Safeducate).
November 27, 2019: Gurjot Singh of Chitkara University, recently participated in Rajasthan State level Karate Championship and bagged a gold medal. He participated in senior men’s fight and has been selected to present Rajasthan in west zone karate championship scheduled to be held in Goa in December.
November 24,2019: Chitkara University, recently hosted a Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp organised under the supervision of NSS Regional Directorate, Chandigarh and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, aiming at selecting the best NSS volunteer to take part in 2020 Republic Day parade.
The NSS officials, student volunteers and contingent leaders fully managed the 10-day Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp. For University officials and management it’s a great matter of pride to march on Rajpath and salute the “First Citizen of India”. The closing ceremony was celebrated with number of cultural performances. Deputy DGF Central Charu Dutt were invited as chief guest of the event. Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University Madhu Chitkara welcomed the guest and honoured the volunteers for their dedication, enthusiasm and participation.
November 9, 2019: The sixth international conference on Pharmacy Practice Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance Trends–2019 (PPCRPV-2019) was held at Chitkara University Punjab Campus. The conference was supported by the Punjab State Teachers ' Association of India and the Indian Pharmaceutical Association. The conference focused on initiatives to promote the patient’s safety. The International Conference forced prominent scientists and international decision makers to work together to focus on developing evidence-based drug monitoring approaches in India.
Placements: Around 25% of students got placed in Chitkara. Placement is a big scam. They scam on CTC and in-hand salary. The highest salary package offered is 5 LPA. The average salary package offered is 3 LPA for BCA graduates. They provide internships in call centers and very low profile jobs roles are offered like BDE, junior software developer, etc. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Wipro, and Deloite.
Placements: Staff and students are very good. Nearly 90% of students are placed abroad, while the remaining 10 percent are placed in India. Some of those who were placed in India chose to open their restaurant or hotel, so they declined the placement offer.
Placements: Talking about the percentage of students placed, then it's a very small amount. Around 40% of students are there who are getting placement. Rest are studying and preparing. The highest package I heard was 19 LPA, the lowest was 3 LPA, and the average is like 5 to 6 LPA. Schneider, TechMahindra, and Microsoft are some of the major companies. For internships, around 40 to 50% of students got selected. Roles offered are full-stack developer, software developer, and data analyst. Now a days, ML engi...
Placements: Almost all of my seniors got placed, and the placement percentage in my department is pretty good. Some of the most well-known companies where my seniors secured placements include NDTV, Radio Mirchi, Big FM, Zee News, News 18, and many other prominent companies.
Placements: Our class has about 100 students. My package is INR 70,000 per month, and we learn the basics of the hotel industry. Placements are done in hotels like Radisson, Taj, and Ramada. At 75 percent, we can easily get an internship. With a few skills, we can get jobs as chief and manager, and in the front office as well.
Placements: Top recruiting companies are Wipro, Concentrix, and L and T Infotech. These companies offer an average package of 5 LPA. In the last session, only 15 students were placed in our course. Internships are provided by the college after the completion of the third year. Mostly junior SDE roles are offered.
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