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Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh

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Updated on - May 21st, 2019 | 10:54 AM by Bhanu Teja

About Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh was established in the year 1921 with its roots in Lahore as Mugalpura Engineering College. Then it moved to its present campus in 1953 is affiliated to Panjab University. Currently, it is a deemed college approved by University Grant Commission [UGC], All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE] and Ministry of Human Resource and Development [MHRD]. It is accredited by the National Institutional Research Framework [NIRF]. It also is one of the oldest colleges with a rich history of providing quality education in the field of Engineering.

For students exchange program, the college has collaborated with national and international educational institutions. MoU's have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. The mission of the college is to design the education in such a way that the students qualifying from the institute have the top rating in placement. Candidates are required to visit the official website in order to complete the Punjab Engineering College Admission Process.

Punjab College offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Punjab Engineering College's notable alumni include Kalpana Chawla, Badshah, Jaspal Bhatti Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, Vanya Mishra and many more. The college has spacious playgrounds, tennis courts, gymnasium, and swimming pool. In addition to this, the college has a library, auditorium, computer centre reading rooms, workshops, and well-equipped laboratories.

The Institute offers 8 Undergraduate B.Tech Programmes and 14 Postgraduate M.Tech Programmes in various disciplines of engineering and technology. After becoming University, the institute has also started the PhD programme in various disciplines of engineering, science, management, humanities and social sciences. The admission to UG and PG programmes are made through national level examinations namely JEE [Mains] and GATE respectively. There are 9 academic departments and 2 centres of excellence.the ultimate vision is to become a centre of excellence in technical education and research and to occupy a place amongst the most eminent institutions of the nation.

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Highlights

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Courses

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Rankings

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Placement Highlights

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Centres

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Eligibility Criteria

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Admissions

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Hostel Details

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Highlights:

Director

Prof. Manoj K Arora 

Chairman

Sh. Rajinder Gupta, Chairman of Trident Group 

Accreditation

AICTE

Faculty Count

70+

Infrastructure

Medical, Sports, Computer Labs, Laboratory, Library, Auditorium, Cafeteria, Hostel 

Address

Vidya Path, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012 

How to Reach

9 Km away from the Chandigarh Railway station and 5 Km from the main Bus Stand 

Contact Number

0172-2753051, 2753052, 2753055 

Courses

Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate

Punjab Engineering College Fee Structure

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh Courses:

Undergraduate courses:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
  • Production & Industrial Engineering

Postgraduate Courses:

  • Civil Engineering
    • Transportation
    • Water Resources
    • Structures
  • Computer Science & Engineering
    • [Information Security] on self-supporting basis.
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering 
    • VLSI Design
  • Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
  • Production & Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Design on self-supporting basis
  • Centre for Total Quality Management

Doctorate Course:

  • PhD

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Rankings:

  • Ranked 73 among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2018.

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC]Placement Highlights:

  • The college has a career development Cell and Guidance centre which offers an all-around career solution to the students.
  • The centre guides the students to decide and pursue their dream careers in various sectors of engineering such as Research, Operations, and Development, Analytics etc.
  • The college arranges career talks for the dissemination of knowledge regarding the employment opportunities and also provides a full semester industrial internship.
  • The college Encourages students for industrial visits and arranges industrial problems to be worked out by students as part of their projects.

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Centres:

  • Centre of Excellence in Industrial and Product Design
  • Centre of Management and Humanities [CMH]
  • Centre for Total Quality Management and ZED
  • Cyber Security Research Centre

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh Ranking

Engineering Ranking
Publication Name Rank
NIRF 78

Student Satisfaction Rating 

Based on 29 Student's Reviews 7.2/10  
Overall Rating
Academics
Fees
Placements
Infrastructure
Social Life
Rating Distribution
Great
16
Average
10
Needs Improvement
1
Top Feature & Summary
This institute is recommended by 18/29 students

Student Reviews

saaransh
Saaransh
Bachelor of Engineering [BE], batch of 2017
8/10
ACADEMICS & FACULTY

Hectic for 1-2 years and not so much hectic for 3-4 years. Quality of teaching is good, some teachers are excellent and some are average. 7/10 overall experience.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

There are different technical and non-technical societies for students. Every season comprises new Event by the societies. U will never go bore because of this. Sometimes chitarhaar by dramatic club something called chords by music club. Sports meet also. U never feel bored if u are engaged in some clubs.

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Ajay
Ajay
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Computer Science and Engineering), batch of 2016
8/10
ACADEMICS & FACULTY
  • Classes are from 8am to 5pm in Punjab engineering college.
  • The quality of teaching is good.But there is improvement needed.
  • The workload is high for the M Tech student.
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
  • The student society is good. 
  • There is PEC fest 
  • There are many clubs in Punjab engineering college.
  • College life is good.
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Contact Details and Location

Address : PEC University of Technology, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012
Website : http://www.pec.ac.in

Affiliation and Accreditation

The college is accredited by AICTE UGC MHRD NBA NIRF.

Facilities

Computer labs
Sports
Gym
Medical
Cafeteria
Laboratory
Library
Auditorium
Hostel

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Eligibility Criteria:

Course

Eligibility

B.Tech

  • The candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 75% marks

  • Selection will be done on the basis of marks scored in JEE Main

M.Tech

  • The candidate must have completed Bachelor's degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 60% marks

  • Selection will be done on the basis of marks scored in GATE

PhD

  • The candidate must have completed ME/ M.Tech in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or BE/ B.Tech in the concerned discipline with 65% marks in aggregate

  • Selection will be done on the basis of PEC Research Entrance exam and Personal Interview

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC]Admissions:

  • Click on the application form link under the link “JAC Counseling”
  • Candidates are required to register with their JEE Main Roll Number and Password
  • After verification, candidates will be asked to change the password
  • Thereon, Candidates are required to pay the prescribed registration fee
  • Fees can be paid through net banking or debit/credit card or SBI Bank e-challan
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Courses and Fees Structure of Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh

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Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh Engineering Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]  4 year(s), Full Time Rs. 4.45 Lakh
Master of Technology [M.Tech]  2 year(s), Full Time Rs. 85,462
Ph.D  3 year(s), Full Time Rs. 58,000

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Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC] Chandigarh Science Courses and Fees Structure
Course Name Fees Interested
Ph.D  3 year(s), Full Time Rs. 58,000

Hostel Details

Punjab Engineering College University of Technology, [PEC]Hostel Details:

  • The college has separate hostels for boys and girls
  • The hostels provide various facilities like WiFi, Mess Facility, 24x7 Electricity, and Water Supply, and many more
  • Apart from the hostel facility, Punjab Engineering College Infrastructure includes Medical, Sports, Computer Labs, Laboratory, Library, Auditorium, Cafeteria.

Hostels Available:

Boys Hostel

Girls Hostel

Shivalik

Kalpana Chawla

Himalaya

Vindhya Hostels

Kurukshetra

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Aravali

  -
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Discussion Forum

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What are the Clubs at PEC University of Technology?

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Replied By GetmyuniEnterprise

The Clubs at PEC University of Technology are:-

  • AeSI - Aeronautical Society of India
  • AMS - Aero-Modelling Society
  • ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers (Student Chapter)
  • ASPS - Astronomy and Space Physics Society
  • ISTE - Indian Society For Technical Engineers (Student Chapter)
  • IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Chapter
  • IETE - The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers Student Forum
  • SAE - The Society of Automotive Engineers Student Chapter
  • SME - The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Chapter
  • IIF - The Institute of Indian Foundrymen Student Chapter
  • The Robotics Society
  • SEC- Students Executive Council
  • Projection Design Club
  • Communications Club
  • Music Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Speakers Association And Study Circle
  • Dramatics Club
  • Art and Photography Club
  • Energy and Envirovision Club
  • Rotaract Club
  • English Editorial Board
  • Hindi Editorial Board
  • Punjabi Editorial Board
  • Student Counselling Cell (Happy Folks of PEC)
  • Entrepreneurship Incubation Cell
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What are the Collaborations of PEC University of Technology?

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Replied By GetmyuniEnterprise

The PEC University of Technology has collaborated with national and international educational institutions for student exchange programs. MoUs have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. Some of these collaborations are:

  • PEC-ESIGELEC France collaboration (Feb 2009)
  • PEC-ABB collaboration (Jan 2009)
  • PEC-UWA collaboration (Jan 2009)
  • PEC-JCB collaboration initiated (Sep, 2008)
  • PEC-Philips collaboration (Sep, 2008)
  • PEC-CSIO collaboration (Aug 2008)
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Who are the Notable Alumni of PEC University of Technology?

Asked By Arpit,
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Replied By GetmyuniEnterprise

Some of the Notable Alumni of PEC University of Technology are:

  • Monte Ahuja - entrepreneur, philanthropist, namesake of the Monte Ahuja College of Business; BS Mechanical (1967).
  • Badshah (Aditya P Singh), Punjabi singer and rapper; BE Civil Engineering (2006)
  • Jaspal Bhatti - satirist, comedian, film-maker; B.E. Electrical (1978).
  • Kalpana Chawla - Space Shuttle Columbia astronaut; B.E. Aeronautical (1982).
  • Inderjit Chopra - BS Aeronautical (1965), Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center at the University of Maryland.
  • Gaurav Dhillon - founder and former CEO of Informatica and CEO and founder of the online movie site Jaman.
  • Vijay K. Dhir - Dean of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
  • Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon - Punjab politician.
  • Shalabh Kumar - Indian American industrialist and a philanthropist, BS Electronics Engineering (1969)
  • Vanya Mishra - Model and Miss India 2012
  • Sunil Saigal - Dean, Newark College of Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), B.E. Civil (1978).
  • Steve Sanghi - CEO of Microchip Technology B.E. Electronics (1975)
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What are the Rankings of PEC University of Technology?

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The PEC University of Technology was ranked #9 in the limited participation CSR-GHRDC Engineering Colleges Survey 2013. It was ranked #16 in the Mint Top 50 Government Engineering Colleges Survey of 2009.

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How are the Research Facilities at PEC University of Technology?

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Replied By GetmyuniEnterprise

Sponsored projects, In-house projects, consultancy and collaborations with industry and academia are important modes through which The faculty and students contribute towards knowledge and technology. 

The PEC University of Technology provides financial assistance to its faculty and students to present the outcome of their research projects in national and international conferences in India and abroad. 

The faculty of PEC University of Technology are engaged in helping society offers short-term courses as well training programs for industry, institutes, and organizations. Office of Dean Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy provides administrative and managerial support for the operation of Sponsored research, In-house Projects, Consultancy and other activities of the institute. It promotes and manages Institute-Industry interaction and provides helping hand in establishing collaborative programs of interest to Institute and Industry.

The Faculty and students of PEC University of Technology are encouraged to take up hands on industrial problems as consultancy projects to enrich their problem-solving skills.


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