How can I use jQuery validation with the “chosen” plugin?

Answer 1

you can use jQuery validation for “chosen” plugin. Working fine for me.

$('.chosen').chosen({
        allow_single_deselect: true
    });
    $.validator.setDefaults({ ignore: ":hidden:not(select)" });
        $('form').validate({
            highlight: function(element) {
                $(element).closest('.form-group').addClass('has-error');
        },
        unhighlight: function(element) {
            $(element).closest('.form-group').removeClass('has-error');
        },
        errorElement: 'span',
        errorClass: 'help-block text-danger',
        errorPlacement: function(error, element) {
            if(element.parent('.input-group').length) {
                error.insertAfter(element.parent());
            } else {
                error.insertAfter(element.parent());
            }
        }
    });