Complete guide to PEC Chandigarh — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), established in 1921, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious engineering institutes — consistently ranked in NIRF's top 75 engineering institutions. Located in the heart of Chandigarh — India's best-planned city — it is a centrally funded GFTI admitting students through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling.
PEC offers B.Tech programmes across 11 engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Electrical, Production & Industrial, Metallurgy, and Space Technology — the last two being genuinely rare among all GFTIs and even NITs. Its Aerospace and Space Technology programmes make PEC a unique destination for students with ambitions in ISRO, HAL, and India's growing space sector.
As a 100+ year-old institute in India's most liveable city, PEC carries an extraordinary alumni legacy — with graduates across IAS, IPS, ISRO, NASA, DRDO, and India's top IT and manufacturing companies. The PEC brand is among the most recognized of any GFTI, and alumni mentorship, referrals, and industry connections actively support current students in career development.
The Training & Placement Cell at PEC achieves outcomes comparable to mid-tier NITs — average CTC of ₹12.5 LPA in 2023–24 with top offers exceeding ₹45 LPA from global product companies. Chandigarh's exceptional connectivity to Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana's industrial corridors, and proximity to Mohali's IT hub, gives PEC one of the strongest placement ecosystems among all GFTIs.
Chandigarh — designed by Le Corbusier and consistently ranked India's cleanest and most liveable city — provides PEC students with an unmatched quality-of-life environment. The campus is minutes from Sector 17 plaza, the Rock Garden, and Sukhna Lake, with easy access to Mohali's IT parks, Panchkula's industrial zone, and the broader tricity's vibrant culture and nightlife.
PEC Chandigarh holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 51–75 |
| NIRF | Overall | 76–100 |
| Outlook | Engineering | #42 |
| The Week | Engineering | #38 |
| India Today | Engineering | #45 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Emerging |
| Webometrics | India | #150+ |
PEC Chandigarh offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 11 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Aerospace Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Space Technology | YES | — | — |
| Mathematics & Computing | YES | — | YES |
The fee structure at PEC Chandigarh is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹1,30,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹2,500 |
| Medical Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹10,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹19,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹5,500 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,46,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹5,84,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per centrally funded institute norms.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for PEC Chandigarh B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 8,500 | 3,500 | 1,750 | 700 |
| Information Technology | 10,500 | 4,300 | 2,150 | 860 |
| ECE | 13,500 | 5,600 | 2,800 | 1,120 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 18,000 | 7,500 | 3,750 | 1,500 |
| Space Technology | 20,000 | 8,400 | 4,200 | 1,680 |
| CSE (Home State — Chandigarh / Punjab / Haryana) | 11,000 | 4,600 | 2,300 | 920 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 620 | ₹13.5L |
| Aerospace / Defence / Space | 120 | ₹12.0L |
| Core Engineering / Manufacturing | 200 | ₹9.5L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 150 | ₹14.5L |
| Finance / BFSI | 120 | ₹13.0L |
| Consulting | 80 | ₹14.0L |
| Public Sector / PSU / ISRO / DRDO | 60 | ₹10.5L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 50 | N/A |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹16.5L | 96% |
| Information Technology | ₹15.2L | 94% |
| ECE | ₹13.0L | 90% |
| Aerospace Engineering | ₹12.0L | 88% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹10.5L | 85% |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | ₹11.0L | 86% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹12.5L | ₹45L | 150 |
| 2022–23 | ₹11.5L | ₹40L | 132 |
| 2021–22 | ₹10.2L | ₹35L | 115 |
| 2020–21 | ₹8.8L | ₹28L | 95 |
| 2019–20 | ₹7.5L | ₹22L | 78 |
PEC's 170-acre campus is in the heart of Chandigarh — India's best-planned city, designed by Le Corbusier. Minutes from Sector 17's commercial hub, the Rock Garden, and Sukhna Lake, it is one of the most enviably located engineering campuses in India. The campus blends heritage buildings from 1921 with modern academic and residential infrastructure.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. PEC Chandigarh has 9 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel A | Boys | 320+ |
| 02 | Boys Hostel B | Boys | 300+ |
| 03 | Boys Hostel C | Boys | 280+ |
| 04 | Boys Hostel D | Boys | 260+ |
| 05 | Boys Hostel E | Boys | 240+ |
| 06 | Boys Hostel F | Boys | 220+ |
| 07 | Girls Hostel A | Girls | 300+ |
| 08 | Girls Hostel B | Girls | 270+ |
| 09 | Girls Hostel C | Girls | 240+ |
PEC conducts research in AI/ML, aerospace systems, advanced materials, VLSI, structural engineering, and manufacturing — supported by DST, SERB, DRDO, ISRO, and industry partners. Active collaborations with ISRO and HAL distinguish PEC's aerospace research among all GFTIs.
PEC's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is one of North India's most active GFTI incubators, supporting student startups in AI, aerospace tech, deep tech, and SaaS — with Chandigarh tricity's vibrant startup ecosystem (STPI Mohali, Chandigarh Angels, and IIM Chandigarh nearby) providing mentorship and funding access.
PEC alumni have founded notable startups and hold leadership positions at global technology companies, and the PEC Alumni Association actively supports current students through mentorship, funding, and placement connections — one of the most engaged alumni networks among GFTIs.
PEC Chandigarh provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Punjab / Haryana State Scholarship | Domicile students with merit | ₹15,000–₹40,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch (semester-wise) | Full tuition fee waiver for that semester |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| PEC Alumni Scholarship | Students with demonstrated financial need, nominated by faculty | ₹20,000–₹50,000/year |
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University)
Chandigarh – 160012
India
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