The awards recognised outstanding performance in research publications, patents, sponsored research funding, technical consultancy, and leadership in academic events. The initiative reflects the University’s consistent commitment to strengthening its research ecosystem and fostering an innovation-driven academic culture.
The University’s research environment is supported by dedicated research centres, strong industry partnerships, advanced laboratory infrastructure, and structured mentorship frameworks. These elements collectively enable faculty members and scholars to pursue application-oriented research aimed at addressing real-world challenges with measurable impact.
The event was attended by Ravin Nair, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE, and Cyril Benz, Associate Director, Client Partnerships, QS I-GAUGE. Their presence highlighted the significance of global quality benchmarks in higher education and research excellence.
This year recorded a significant increase in award recipients, reflecting the expanding scale and growing impact of research activities at Chitkara University. The rise demonstrates a strengthened culture of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge creation across academic departments.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Madhu Chitkara stated, “At Chitkara University, research is not just an academic pursuit; it is a powerful tool to solve real-world challenges and create meaningful impact. The growing number of awardees this year reflects the passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit of our academic community. As we celebrate the tenth edition of the Research Excellence Awards, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing an environment where innovation thrives, and ideas translate into outcomes that benefit society.”
The Research Excellence Awards 2026 reaffirm Chitkara University’s position as a leading research-driven institution in India, contributing significantly to global knowledge creation, technological innovation, and societal progress.
Chitkara University is a University Grants Commission-recognised institution and holds an A+ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It operates campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and is recognised among India’s leading higher education institutions by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education.
The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality, and emerging technology domains including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Its academic framework integrates internships, live industry projects, and research within core curricula.
This model is supported by more than 2,000 campus recruiters and over 300 international academic and industry partners. Global pathway programmes developed in collaboration with universities in the United States, Australia, and Canada enable students to complete part of their degrees abroad.
With a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied learning, Chitkara University continues to prepare graduates for professional careers in India and across international markets.
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