PCTE Group of Institutes

PCTE Group of Institutes, located in Ludhiana, Punjab, is a premier educational institution established in 1999. It is managed by the Punjab Management Education Trust and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has an affiliation with I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU) located in Jalandhar.

As a cross-cultural educational institution, PCTE Ludhiana welcomes students from over 51 countries, making it an environment rich in diversity. The institute offers a variety of courses, ranging across engineering, management, pharmacy, biotechnology, medical lab sciences, journalism, fashion design, and hotel management. PCTE gives practical learning to students through industrial visits, internships, and international exchange programs. PCTE is one of the top colleges in Ludhiana, as well as a leading private institute in Punjab.

PCTE Institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Management, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy and Humanities. PCTE popular courses include BTech, MBA, BBA, BCA, MCA, BPharma and BA LLB.
The institute has a clear fee structure with affordable to mid-range fees depending on the course, allowing students to plan their education according to their career and budget. Check below for PCTE Institute courses and fees:

PCTE Group of Institutes admission 2026 is primarily determined by academic performance. For certain postgraduate programs, specific entrance exam scores followed by an interactive session are required. Candidate can apply in both online and offine modes by visiting official website and institute campus. Check below the step-by-step PCTE Group of Institutes admission process 2026:

PCTE Ludhiana Training and Placement Cell offers students career support services. The department provides training through mock interview practice sessions, personality development workshops and factory/ office site visits to prepare students for corporate job interviews. The placement success rate for 2025-2026 reached 90 percent successful job placements. International positions provided salary packages starting from ₹70 LPA while local engineering and management positions offered attractive salary packages to job seekers. The following table shows the current placement statistics for the institute:

PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, rankings and accreditations further strengthen its position as one of the leading professional colleges in North India. Being an internationally connected, multicultural educational institution, it offers programs of high academic standing and acclaim across the nation. These awards ensure that the degree from PCTE is respected by the best employers and universities across the globe. The details regarding rankings and accreditation for PCTE Group of Institutes for the year 2026 are given below:

Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a degree awarded by I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU). The degree certificate includes:

• Name of the Student

• Course Name (e.g., Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science)

• University Name (IKG-PTU)

• College Name (PCTE Group of Institutes)

• Division/Grade obtained

• Year of Passing

The faculty team at PCTE Group of Institutes consists of professionals who are expert researchers and previous industry professionals. Most of the faculty hold Ph.D. degrees from top-tier institutions such as IITs and NITs. The primary aim of the faculty members is to teach theory beyond preparation so that students may be employment-ready. 

PCTE also values "global perspectives," and as a result, its faculty members usually attend international conferences to bring global trends into classrooms. The following table shows the names of the experts leading each department: