Chitkara University is a private university and was established in 2010, and is UGC and AICTE-recognised. Further, it is also approved by COA, PCI, NCTE, INC, and BCI. Chitkara University has the Chitkara Placement Cell which works to enhance student's skills and industry needs. The top recruiters of Chitkara University during the past years included HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, etc.
Courses offered at Chitakara University include UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral levels. These include Engineering and Technology, Management, Hospitality, Education, Architecture, Law, Media, and Psychology. Admission at Chitkara University is entrance-based. Some of the accepted examinations include MAT, XAT, CAT, JEE Main, UCEED, SAT, and GATE, followed by a personal interview. Also, the university offers courses in collaboration with Arizona State University, the University of Windsor, Trent University, Deakin University, etc.