Chitkara School of Art & Design, Chitkara University

Overview

The Chitkara School of Arts & Design, Chitkara University, was established in 2010. Since its establishment, the Chitkara Design School has been growing with the belief that every student needs global knowledge and mindset to broaden their horizons in the field of design. With the help of the university’s robust international exchange program, the path of the networking journey of students around the globe becomes much easier. The international exchange program is held with more than 150 universities overseas.

The university is ranked among the best in the QS World University Rankings - Asia. Besides, Chitkara University has excelled in the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020. Also, the institute has been ranked among the best by India’s leading publications like India Today, Outlook, The Week, and DataQuest. 

The faculty at the university works with industry professionals to ensure proper skill development of the students with hands-on experience that can help them launch a rewarding career. Besides, each faculty at Chitkara is an explorer and a discoverer, internationally recognized in their respective subject matters. They strive hard to impart the best of professional experience to students through a fast, growing, and challenging academic environment. 

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Courses Offered

A well-structured academic set of Bachelors and Masters Courses are offered by the design school of Chitkara. Each course is specially designed to bring out and polish the true design and arts potential of each student. The list of courses offered by the University, Noida are as follows:

Course Highlights

• Students are provided opportunities for varied design projects and a network of company-sponsored research to gain hands-on experience.
• Special chances of growth are provided to students via project-based learning like graduation projects, industrial training, and live projects.
• Experienced faculty, guest speakers, and orators at the university help students think out of the box. This helps in flourishing their potential to the fullest.
• Uniquely designed workshops, studios, and labs for practical practice purposes are arranged at the institute for the students.

Admission Process

For securing admission in any of the desired specialization courses on Design and Arts under Chitkara University, some protocols some screens must be followed and cleared respectively. Following is given the outlines of screening separately for each course.

• For any Bachelors course except for Game Design and Fine Arts, the candidate must clear:
  • CUDAT
  • Personal interview
  • Possess a valid UCEED score
• For a Bachelors degree course in Game Design and Fine Arts, the candidate must get through:
  • Personal interview
  • Possess a valid UCEED score
• In case of admission under a master's degree course, the candidate needs only to clear the personal interview round conducted by the university.

Once all these designed levels of admission are cleared, the desired seat is offered (subjected to seat availability). Then candidates can take admission by fulfilling all other documentation. 

Results and Cut-off

The fate of getting a seat under any desired Design and Fine Arts course under Chitkara University is fulfilled only by meeting the desired eligibility requirements. The essential eligibility requirements are as follows:

• The candidate must have a 10+2 pass with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks from any discipline of study.
• For bachelors:
  • The candidate must possess a valid UCEED exam scorecard
• For masters:
  • The candidate must have cleared the graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks

Upon fulfilling the above requirements, the candidate can fill the application form with all the required and valid documents. After successfully submitting the form, the candidate needs to clear the CUDAT exam conducted by the management of the University. Following selection, an invitation for a personal interview is sent to the candidates. 

Once the candidate has gone through all the screenings and eligibility, they become eligible for admission under any course of their choice under Chitkara Design School. 

Placements

Chitkara University follows the tagline "Make connections that make a career" to prepare for the best placement options. This tagline defines the purpose and aim of the university to provide a strategic platform to synergize and facilitate interaction between academia and industry. This is done with the idea to promote industry exposure among the students and help their healthy growth. The University also creates ample opportunities for students by engaging them with great in-house internships and placement options. The leading companies which visit the campus of Chitkara University every year for full-time and intern hiring are as follows:

• 1MG
• Accenture
• Red FM
• Radio Mirchi
• Redhat Technologies
• India today group
• Infosys
• Kony
• Byju's
• Jagran Media
• DCM Shriram
• Green Gold
• TCS
• Times of India
• Wipro
• Nazara
• NDTV
• E & Y

Alumni Network

The widespread design graduates of Chitkara University are seen creating a distinct aura wherever they go. No matter the distance and time, the alumni are always in association to be in contact with the department and their juniors. The portfolio of each alumnus of the university is so rich and active that it justifies the rich and open learning environment they had achieved from their alma mater. With their experience and knowledge, each and every alumnus at one time or other come forward to guide the present students to prepare for their career and future. 

Campus Facilities

The Chitkara Design School campus is positioned among the lush-green environment outside the main busy city. The hostel facilities at the campus with proper wifi and canteen facilities are supported by rich infrastructure to promote healthy discussion among students and healthy physical growth. At the university campus, a strict learning atmosphere is provided to the students. The students are required to wear the uniform compulsorily along with maintenance of 75% attendance to be eligible to sit at college exams. All this is done to ensure the proper engagement of students in the course curriculum. 

To promote the holistic development of the students, a variety of extracurricular activities are included in the course structure. Some of the most popular activities include the involvement of students in college fests, indoor and outdoor sports competitions, cultural events, and workshops. Participation in these activities helps nurture and polish the students' skills and let them grow with their true potentials.