26th National Conference on Liquid Crystals (26th NCLC–2019) is being organized, jointly by Chitkara University (CU) and Indian Liquid Crystals Society (ILCS). The Indian Liquid Crystal Society was established in the year 1992. It has more than 350 life members along with a large number of Institutional and student members with annual subscription.
26th National Conference on Liquid Crystals, being the most innovative event, aims to provide open and stimulating scientific and recent advancements in the field of liquid crystals that will give the opportunity to all the young and senior researchers to discuss and share emerging interdisciplinary areas of soft matter, nanotechnology and biological systems.
In the year 2002, Chitkara Educational Trust established its Punjab campus 30 kilometers from Chandigarh, on the Chandigarh–Patiala National Highway. In the year 2010, Chitkara University was established by the Punjab State Legislature under “The Chitkara University Act”. Chitkara University, the best university in Punjab, is a government-recognized university with the right to confer degrees as per the Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. The University offers multi-disciplinary programs, all of which are designed to be industry-relevant. As a result of this student-centric approach, Chitkara University is rated as one of the best private universities in the North India region. Chitkara University has been established with a mission to pursue excellence in every sphere in the field of education, and to adhere to the highest standards of academic rigor in all its work. The University is fast moving towards attaining leadership position in North India, which speaks volumes about its enduring commitment, outstanding faculty and rich learning environment. From Business Management programs to programs in Health Sciences; and from Computer Science, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering programs, to Hotel Management and Architecture - Chitkara University, Punjab is a veritable cornucopia of educational services. Chitkara University also offers PhD Programmes in Business Management, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences and Education. The Chitkara PhD program is designed to produce a new generation of scholar-teacher-practitioners who precisely fit that description.