Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, was established in 1921. The institution follows academic and administrative standards It has a large campus spread over 146 acres. Punjab Engineering college has been recognized by UGC , ranked 76th among Engineering colleges in India and has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. PEC offers a diverse range of courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduates PhD programs in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering etc.PEC, Chandigarh has a strong faculty comprising experienced professors and researchers who provide quality education and guidance to the students.

Punjab Engineering College courses offers at UG, PG, and Ph.D. level in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, Metallurgical, Industrial Engineering and  Computer Science. PEC offers courses in the fields of Engineering, IT & Software, Business and Management Studies. Some of the popular programs at PEC Chandigarh are B.Tech., B.Sc., and M.Tech. The  PEC fee structure varies for different programmes and categories of students. The fee structure for UG and PG programmes is given below:

PEC admissions are entrance-based. The college accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for selection and conducts counselling for seat allocation. The entire admission process can be completed online. Students from reserved categories, such as Kashmiri migrants and sports quota, are given seats through special procedures. The process follows a transparent and merit-based system for all programmes. PEC also offers admission opportunities to international and NRI students through schemes like DASA. Details of admission are provided below:

PEC Chandigarh has an active placement cell that connects students with leading companies across diverse sectors. Top recruiters visiting campus include global and Indian corporations from the IT, consulting, core engineering, and finance domains. A few recruiters include Amazon, Accenture, American Express, Ashok Leyland, Bank of America and C-Dot and more. Students have secured internships and placements in tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon in recent cycles. The PEC Chandigarh training programmes, internships and project collaborations play an important role in preparing students for careers. PEC’s placement offers diverse opportunities in established firms, startups and research organisations.  Check the below table for PEC Chandigarh Placement highlights:

PEC Chandigarh Scholarships

PEC scholarship offers  various opportunities to academically meritorious and financially deserving students. These may include merit-based awards, need-based scholarships, and institutional prizes for outstanding performance. Students from reserved categories or economically weaker sections often receive additional financial support with national educational initiatives. The PEC Chandigarh scholarships encourage eligible students to apply early and meet necessary documentation requirements.

Punjab Engineering College (PEC) Chandigarh has been recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission). In the NIRF rankings, PEC was ranked 76th among engineering colleges in India. The institute is accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade and its programs are approved by NBA (National Board of Accreditation) and  AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)., PEC’s engineering programme falls within the 101–150 band at the national level. The table provide the Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh ranking:

PEC Chandigarh faculty includes professors, associate professors, and assistant professors in core engineering and science departments. Many faculty members hold advanced degrees such as Ph.D. and M.Tech and are actively involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students. Their academic roles include classroom instruction, laboratory guidance, and support for project work and industry-related learning. The faculty plays a key role in maintaining PEC’s academic standards. The details of PEC Chandigarh is provided below: