Chitkara University becomes India’s first varsity to ∫et coveted ‘Platinum’ ratin∫ by QS I-GAUGE
Chitkara University has become the first varsity in India to be awarded the coveted ‘Platinum’ rating by QS I-GAUGE, a comprehensive and independent rating system for Indian universities and colleges. It is backed by global expertise, experience and reputation of UK- based Quacquarelli Symonds, leaders in ‘world university rankings’ since 1990.
Based on the globally recognized QS Stars University Rating system developed by QS, QS I·GAUGE has been adapted to capture the reality of the dynamic Indian education sector without compromising the quality standards.
Rated on seven primary indicators and five secondary indicators, which range from teaching and learning, employability and social responsibility to research and innovation, the QS I- GAUGE rating provides a unique and comprehensive 360degree perspective of India’s higher education institutions for learning. Post assessment, institutes are awarded an overall rating ranging from Bronze to Platinum+.
‘QS I-GAUGE’ gave Chitkara University a ‘Platinum’ rating in four key indicators: employability, facilities , entrepreneurship, and governance and structure.
In other five indicators — research, teaching and learning, faculty quality, diversity and accessibility, and social responsibility, the university was rated ‘Diamond’.
“Chitkara University works diligently on all aspects of quality assurance for continuous improvement and has always strived to promote holistic and world-class teaching, learning, and research experience. Seven national and international funding agencies have granted the university over Rs 2 crore for undertaking cutting- edge research. The university also has intellectual property of over 1,700 Scopus Indexed Research Publications and 700 patents (filed), which stands as a testimony to its focus on knowledge creation and dissemination,” said Dr Madhu Chitkara, prochancellor, Chitkara University.
The award certificate was presented during the felicitation ceremony at The Taj, Bengaluru by Dr Ashwin Fernandes, QS regional director (Middle East, Africa and South Asia) and CEO QS I-GAUGE. During the ceremony, he said, “Indian universities are doing well and increasingly focussing on quality education. We make special mention of Chitkara University for their clear and diligent data and document presentation.”
“I’m impressed with Chitkara University’s growth and its remarkable work for research publications, patents, employability and entrepreneurship. My best wishes to the university for upcoming rankings of QS and hope the university will perform well in all other international/ national rankings,” he added.
On the process preceding the rating, Dr Archana Mantri, vicechancellor, said, “QS I-GAUGE follows a rigorous and comprehensive institutional rating procedure. The application process can become cumbersome and time-consuming for unprepared applicants, but owing to Chitkara University’s process centric approach to teaching, research and learning, we were ready with all documentation even before we started application process. I am happy that teamwork and quality education at Chitkara University has the recognition of QS I -GAUGE.”
Dr KK Mishra, associate director, IQAC, Chitkara University, who also led the rigorous process at the university, said, “Considering the fact that QS I-GAUGE employs a rigorous rating methodology, we were sure of our quality benchmarks and data insights from the beginning of the process.”
Dr Madhu Chitkara, prochancellor, Chitkara University, while congratulating the university fraternity on becoming the first university in country to receive the ‘Platinum’ rating from QS I-GAUGE, said, “At the heart of our education system is quality. We never compromise on that aspect. The governing board has entrusted us with the task of surpassing our benchmarks. Acquiring ‘Platinum’ rating from QS I-GAUGE is certainly a feather in our cap.”
About Chitkara University
“Chitkara University, situated near Chandigarh, has emerged as one of the most vibrant and high-ranking universities in north India. With another campus in Himachal Pradesh, the university offers courses in engineering and technology, business, planning and architecture, art and design, mass communication, sales and marketing, hospitality management, pharmacy, health sciences and education,” said Dr Chitkara.
“With state-of-the-art infrastructure, scientifically-driven pedagogy, and strong industry collaborations, Chitkara University not only attracts the most exemplary students from across the nation but with its seamless placement support is also able to help them carve high growth careers,” she added.