Quick Overview
Founded Year
1921
Total Courses
43+
Rating
3.9
Institute Type
Other
Campus Size
-
NAAC Grade
-
PEC, Chandigarh (Deemed to be University), originally known as Mugalpura Engineering College in Lahore, was established in 1921 and is affiliated with Punjab University. Spread across a 146-acre campus, the university operates under a Grant-in-Aid program managed by the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It offers 8 undergraduate (UG), 14 postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs across various engineering, science, management, humanities, and social science disciplines. Admissions for UG and PG programs are through national-level exams, JEE Mains, and GATE respectively. The university boasts 2 centers of excellence and 9 academic departments.
PEC Chandigarh Highlights
- Established Year: 1921
- Type of University: Deemed to be University
- Affiliation: Punjab University
- Approval: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Campus Area: 146 acres
- Application Mode: Online
- Location: Sector 12, North end of Chandigarh, 160012, India
PEC Chandigarh Courses
| Courses Offered | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | First Year Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs (BTech) | 10+2 | JEE Main Score + JoSAA/CSAB Counselling | INR 2.07 Lakhs |
| Postgraduate Programs (MTech) | Graduation in relevant stream | GATE Score | INR 1.16 Lakhs |
| Bachelor of Design (BDes) | 10+2 | UCEED/NID DAT/JEE Main Paper 2/NATA Score | INR 2.07 Lakhs |
| Doctoral Programs (PhD) | Post Graduation in relevant subject | GATE/PhD Entrance Test conducted by PEC | INR 77,000 |
PEC Chandigarh Admission
PEC Chandigarh offers admission to its BTech, MTech, BDes, and PhD programs based on national-level entrance exams. BTech admissions are based on JEE Main scores, and seats are allocated through JoSAA/CSAB counseling. MTech admissions are based on GATE scores, with seat allocation through CCMT counseling. For BDes, admissions are based on scores from UCEED, NID DAT, JEE Main paper 2, or NATA. PhD admissions are based on GATE scores or a PhD entrance test conducted by PEC. The basic eligibility for BTech is a 10+2 qualification, while for MTech, it is a graduate degree in a relevant stream from a recognized university or institute.
Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
BTech Cutoff (JEE Main)
- Aerospace Engineering: HS 23988-44749, OS 18381-26364
- Computer Science and Engineering: HS 4310-14677, OS 3809-9984
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: HS 16734-28220, OS 10301-18425
MTech Cutoff (GATE)
- Aerospace Engineering: 404
- Computer Science & Engineering: 773
- Electrical Engineering: 371
PEC Chandigarh Placements
PEC Chandigarh has a robust placement record, with 518 placements and 149 pre-placement offers in 2023. The highest package recorded was INR 83 LPA, and the average package was INR 15.97 LPA. Major recruiters include Accenture, Deloitte, Dabur, BHEL, ABB, and ACC. The placement statistics show a positive trend, with an increase in both average and highest packages over the years. For instance, the average package increased from INR 13.50 LPA in 2022 to INR 15.97 LPA in 2023. The highest package rose from INR 64.5 LPA in 2022 to INR 83 LPA in 2023.
2023 Rankings
- NIRF (Engineering): 101-151 out of 200
- IIRF (Engineering): 8 out of 166
- Collegedunia.com (Engineering): 89 out of 394
PEC Chandigarh Scholarship
PEC Chandigarh offers a variety of scholarships and fee waiver programs to support its students. Students from the ST/SC category who have cleared all their examinations up to the previous year and are not on academic or disciplinary probation are eligible for a half fee waiver on tuition. Additionally, one student from each branch with the highest merit receives a full fee waiver on tuition as a Merit Scholarship. Fee waivers are also available for students from economically weaker sections, women, and persons with disabilities.
PEC Chandigarh Facilities
PEC Chandigarh provides a wide range of facilities to its students to enhance their educational experience. The Central Library houses a vast collection of over 119,830 volumes, including books, standards, theses, and bound volumes of journals. The campus has separate hostels for boys and girls, with six hostels in total. The university hosts an annual cultural fest, PEC Fest, usually held in November.
The institute also publishes an annual magazine, PECMAG, featuring technical and literary articles by students. Students can participate in various extracurricular activities through clubs such as the Art and Photography Club, Music Club, Dramatics Club, Speakers Association & Study Circle (SAASC), Projection Club, Rotaract Club, Energy and Environ-vision Club, Communication Club, IEEE, ISTE, Robotics, and Sports.
