Chitkara University, Barotiwala

Chitkara University has been established by the Himachal Pradesh State Legislature under the "Chitkara University Act". Chitkara University is a government recognized University with the right to confer degrees as per the sections 2f and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. Vision & Mission We have a one point agenda to make Chitkara University one of the Nation's top-20 Private Universities by the year 2013. MISSION Chitkara University is a private university providing innovative undergraduate and post-graduate education that contributes to the development of society and the individuals. Chitkara University will provide high quality undergraduate and postgraduate education; provide services and resources to promote student learning, retention and academic success; foster faculty, staff and student outreach through service activities; provide a safe and secure employee work environment; support and strengthen the faculty, staff, student and administrative governance structures in order to promote shared governance of the University; further the intellectual, artistic and cultural life of the community and region; develop an intrinsic bond between our student community and industry; Chitkara University Faculty will remain current in their fields of expertise and incorporate that expertise, as appropriate in the educational processes; improve instructions through the use of innovative teaching methods that require students to become actively involved in the learning process and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for life-long learning; contribute to the body of knowledge through completion of scholarly and creative activities; help students develop the ability to navigate through a rapidly changing society; and provide a safe and secure employee work environment; regularly review the curriculum for the degrees and programs offered and recommend necessary additions and deletions to meet changing needs of the state and the region. Chitkara University Staff will support the mission of the University in their transactions with students, staff, faculty, administrators and the public; develop a positive, just and equitable work enviroment . Chitkara University Students will have the opportunity to use their knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills to make their communities a better place to live; critically examine many issues facing society and through the process of civil discourse, prepare themselves to become socially responsible individuals who contribute to the betterment of society; appreciate and cultivate diversity and to value the differences; participate in activities such as artistic and cultural programs, social and residential life activities. Chitkara University Administration will actively seek resources to support the vision, mission and goals of the University provide leadership to facilitate the achievement of the vision and mission of the University; administer the policies of the university in a fair, ethical and equitable manner; communicate the vision, mission, goals, achievements and difficulties of the university in a clear, effective and forthright manner to both internal and external constituencies; and actively support shared governance of the University.