Top Engineering colleges in Punjab are Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar] Patiala, IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITR] Ropar, Lovely Professional University - [LPU] Jalandhar, etc. Punjab is home to around 254 Engineering colleges out of which 180 are private and more than 59 are top government Engineering colleges in Punjab.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, IIT Ropar, Panjab University, and PEC Chandigarh are some of the top engineering colleges in Punjab. The average package at Thapar University and IIT Ropar was INR 11.90 LPA and INR 22.49 LPA. The top 10 engineering colleges in Punjab with seat intake are listed below.
College Name | BE/BTech Seats | ME/MTech Seats |
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Thapar University), Patiala | 2000+ | 390+ |
IIT Ropar, Ropar | 440 | 204 |
Sri Sukhmani Group of Institutions, Mohali | NA | NA |
Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh | 1180+ | 1000+ |
Lamrin Tech Skills University, Ropar | NA | NA |
Punjab Engineering College University of Technology (PEC), Chandigarh | 1142 | 371 |
GNA University, Phagwara | 480 | 80 |
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU) | 1500+ | 400+ |
Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh | 1182 | NA |
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | 1112 | 400+ |
BTech is a popular engineering discipline in Punjab offered by many colleges in Punjab. The state has 176 engineering colleges offering BTech courses in various specializations. The best BTech colleges in Punjab are mentioned in the table below.
College Name | BTech Fees (INR) |
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Thapar University), Patiala | 18.44 Lakhs |
IIT Ropar, Ropar | 8.88 Lakhs |
Punjab Engineering College University of Technology (PEC), Chandigarh | 8.28 Lakhs |
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU) | 3.84 Lakhs |
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | 6.56 Lakhs |
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar | 11.2 Lakhs |
Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh | 4.12 Lakhs |
Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Mohali | 18.84 Lakhs |
RIMT University, Gobindgarh | 4.44 Lakhs |
GKU, Bathinda | 3.70 Lakhs |
Ranking agencies in India release different ranking lists for both public and Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab. These agencies also release multiple lists for other streams like Management, Medical, Law, Pharmacy, etc. Some of the commonly discussed ranking lists are Top Engineering Colleges in India, Top BTech Colleges in Punjab, and many others.
Some of the popular ranking agencies in India include NIRF, Outlook, The Week, Business Today, and Times. These magazines and agencies release rankings based on multiple parameters every year. Some of the common parameters for the evaluation of a college or university are Placement Quality, Faculty-Student Ratio, Graduation Outcome, Perception of the University, etc.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method adopted by the Indian government to rank the top educational institutions in India based on various parameters. It operates under the Ministry of Education and releases ranking lists annually for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular ranking agency in India, making it a reliable source of information for those interested in the top education institutions in the country.
NIRF ranks the institutions based on 5 major parameters which carry different weightage to get a ranking. The following chart shows the weightage allotted to the 5 different parameters considered by NIRF for the ranking of top colleges in India.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is the best engineering college in Punjab. It is ranked 20th in the latest NIRF rankings. It was ranked 28th place last year.
Check out the table below for the top Engineering colleges in Punjab according to the NIRF Ranking 2023 and 2022.
College Name | NIRF Ranking 2023 | NIRF Ranking 2022 |
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) | 20 | 28 |
IIT Ropar | 22 | 22 |
Chandigarh University | 38 | 45 |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 46 | 52 |
Lovely Professional University | 50 | 51 |
Chitkara University | 92 | 144 |
Chandigarh Engineering College-CGC, Landran, Mohali | 101 - 150 | 139 |
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh | 101 - 150 | 87 |
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology | 151 - 200 | 178 |
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University | Not Ranked | 251 - 300 |
The Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital media. It is one of the world's largest-selling English-language daily newspapers and the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation. Optimal Media Solutions - The Times in partnership with Avance India has conducted a survey and published a list of Top Engineering colleges in India. The Times survey is based on different parameters to rank a college.
Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh is one of the best private Engineering colleges in India. It is ranked 23 among the top Engineering colleges in India. Below are the Top Engineering colleges in Punjab ranked by The Times Ranking for 2023.
The Times Ranking 2023 | College Name |
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23 | Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh |
63 | CT University (CTU) |
88 | Chandigarh Group of Colleges |
114 | Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College |
Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking of top institutions of different domains. Outlook ranks an Institute based on different parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc.
The weightage of various parameters based on which Outlook ranks a college is tabulated below:
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala is ranked among the top 10 Engineering colleges in India. The Institute has an overall seat intake of 2928 for BE/ BTech courses and 336 for ME/ MTech courses. The Institute is ranked 3 with an Outlook score of 746.37. Below is a list of top Engineering colleges in Punjab ranked by Outlook Icare rankings for the year 2023.
Outlook Ranking 2023 | College Name |
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3 | Thapar University |
15 | Chandigarh University (CU) |
28 | Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajpura |
59 | Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology |
74 | GNA University |
124 | Chandigarh Group Of Colleges |
128 | Chandigarh Group Of Colleges, Jhanjeri |
145 | Rayat-Bahra University, Mohali |
159 | CT University (CTU) |
Return on Investment (ROI) shows how advantageous it is to pursue engineering in a particular college. It gives a comparison between fees paid to the college and the average placement package offered by the college.
Name of the College | Average Annual Fee (INR) | Average Placement Package (INR) |
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IIT Ropar | 8,58,000 | 12,20,000 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) | 13,23,000 | 8,10,000 |
NIT Jalandhar | 6,76,000 | 6,28,000 |
Chandigarh University | 7,24,000 | 7,00,000 |
Lovely Professional University (LPU) | 7,68,000 | 4,41,000 |
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh | 6,39,000 | 8,71,000 |
Panjab University (PUCHD) | 3,58,000 | 4,80,000 |
Chitkara University Chandigarh | 14,00,000 | 4,80,000 |
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (PTU) | 3,18,000 | 3,69,000 |
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | 2,33,000 | 3,40,000 |
Guru Nanak Dev University | 4,78,000 | 3,80,000 |
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College | 3,18,000 | 3,60,000 |
*ROI={(Average Placement Package)/(Average Annual Fee)}*100%
IIT Ropar offers the highest average package of INR 14.56 LPA with no surprise, followed by Thapar Institute which offers an average package of INR 10 LPA.
Tabulated below is the list of top Engineering Colleges in Punjab for Computer Science along with their fee structure.
College Name | Average Fees(INR) |
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LPU Jalandhar | 7,68,000 |
Chandigarh University | 4,80,000 |
NIT Jalandhar | 5,65,600 |
Thapar University | 16,98,000 |
SLIET Longowal | 2,62,000 |
GNDEC Ludhiana | 3,57,000 |
IIT Ropar | 8,53,000 |
CT University | 4,04,000 |
Punjabi University | 85,000 |
GNDU Amritsar | 4,52,000 |
The following table highlights the top private engineering colleges along with their fee structure.
College Name | Average Annual Fees(INR) |
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THAPAR Patiala | 3,24,000 |
IIT Ropar | 2,19,000 |
LPU Jalandhar | 1,68,000 |
IKG-PTU Jalandhar | 88,000 |
CGC Mohali | 94,000 |
NIT Jalandhar | 88,000 |
UIE Chandigarh | 1,60,000 |
SLIET Sangrur | 81,000 |
CU Patiala | 1,74,000 |
RIMT University, Gobindgarh | 1,35,000 |
Listed below are the top Government engineering colleges in Punjab along with their fee structure.
College Name | Average Annual Fees(INR) |
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Punjab University, Chandigarh | 96,000 |
PEC, Chandigarh | 96,750 |
NITTTR Chandigarh | 44,000 |
UIET Chandigarh | 82,000 |
SBBU Chandigarh | 85,000 |
CCET Chandigarh | 64,000 |
SBSSTC Firozpur | 80,000 |
GZSCCET Bathinda | 89,000 |
CIPET Amritsar | 42,000 |
PITR Rajpura | 89,000 |
The following table highlights the top BTech colleges in Punjab with the average annual fee.
NIRF Ranking 2021 | College Name | Average Annual Fees |
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25 | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | INR 2,27,300 |
29 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala | INR 3,09,400 |
52 | Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | INR 62,500 |
84 | Chandigarh University, Mohali | INR 90,000 |
87 | Lovely Professional University | INR 1,37,200 |
104 | Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala | INR 78,500 |
137 | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal | INR 72,200 |
181 | Chitkara University, Rajpura | INR 1,74,000 |
Candidates can pursue BTech in various specializations such as Computer Science from the following Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab.
College Name | Fees(INR) |
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Panjab University | 96,300 |
PEC | 96,750 |
University Institute of Engineering | 1,60,000 |
CCET | 64,240 |
UICTE | 1,00,000 |
SVIET | 88,960 |
SVGOI | 88,960 |
Chandigarh Group of Colleges | 94,000 |
Apex Institute of Technology | 2,10,000 |
IITT Institutions | 80,750 |
There are 174 engineering colleges in Punjab and around 33 are in Mohali. The private-to-public college ratio is 5.69, with 148 private and 26 public engineering colleges in Punjab.
Source: Official Survey
One can apply for BTech admission at IIT Ropar after obtaining the JEE Advanced cut-off score as released by the institute. The process of application is as below.
The placement percentage for various branches is shown in the table below.
Branch |
Placement |
---|---|
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) |
91.9% |
Electrical Engineering (EE) |
85.2% |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
64% |
The following graph shows the placement record at IIT Ropar in the past years.
Source: IIT Ropar Official Website
BTech admissions into NIT Jalandhar are done via JEE Main entrance scores. One needs to participate in JoSAA counseling and shortlisted candidates are called for the GD/ PI round.
See More: NIT Jalandhar Courses and Fees
Check out the infographic below which provides information about placement offered by NIT Jalandhar.
Thapar Institute is ranked highest among all the top engineering colleges in Punjab. The college is also deemed to be University.
The following table shows the placement details at Thapar Institute, Patiala.
Year |
No. of Students Placed |
No. of Companies Visiting |
---|---|---|
2019 |
972 |
174 |
2018 |
1137 |
185 |
2017 |
1029 |
203 |
2016 |
1073 |
268 |
2015 |
1004 |
322 |
2014 |
968 |
282 |
The top engineering colleges in Punjab admit students based on various top engineering entrance exams, both at the national level and state levels. Mentioned below are some of these colleges according to the entrance exam scores they accept.
JEE Mains is the national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency). Every year, the exam is conducted in two sessions: the April Session and the November Session. JEE Main application form 2024 last date is November 30, 2023 (till 9 PM).
Some of the top engineering colleges in Punjab accepting JEE main scores are:
The lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET) is an online test conducted each year by the state board of Haryana for Diploma students to get BTech Admission. The candidates will get into the 2nd year of Engineering at their respective branches upon clearing LEET.
Here are some of the Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab through LEET:
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A fresh B.Tech. graduate receives an average annual package of around INR 3-5 LPA if one is from computer science. The other streams generally get a lower package.
Some of the top recruiters visiting these colleges are:
|
Oracle |
BPCL |
Flipkart |
Paypal |
ONGC |
Siemens |
Welspun |
Resonance |
Hero Motocorp |
Samsung India |
Tata motors |
|
Mathworks |
L&T Ltd. |
ISRO |
Source: Official Institute Websites
Mechanical Engineering is one of the conventional forms of engineering in the field of science. It imparts knowledge of the working of tools and machines. An aspirant of mechanical engineering is taught about the designing and development of these different tools and machinery which are useful in daily life.
The course of civil engineering is mainly related to the development of cities and infrastructure. Especially in countries like India, this field is growing as it is a developing country and needs development in the infrastructure of roads, highways, water treatment plants, and sewage systems.
Placements also depend upon the stream you choose. Click on the links below to check these colleges stream-wise.
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Ques. How many Engineering colleges are there in Punjab?
Ans. Punjab has 245 engineering colleges offering courses in various disciplines with Thapar University, IIT Ropar, GNDEC Ludhiana, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Fatehgarh Sahib, and LCET Ludhiana being the top colleges. The state has 187 private engineering colleges and 58 government.
Ques. What are the Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Punjab?
Ans. The top 10 engineering colleges in Punjab based on their rankings are as follows.
College Name | NIRF Ranking 2023 | India Today Ranking 2023 | Times Ranking 2023 |
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Thapar University | 20 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
IIT Ropar | 22 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Chandigarh University | 38 | 35 | Not Ranked |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 46 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Lovely Professional University | 50 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Chitkara University | 92 | 41 | 23 |
Chandigarh Engineering College-CGC, Landran, Mohali | 101 - 150 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh | 101 - 150 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology | 151 - 200 | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Not Ranked |
Ques. What are the Top Government Engineering Colleges in Punjab?
Ans. Punjab is home to a total of 58 government colleges with IIT Ropar, Panjab University, and Punjab Technical University being the popular ones. The details of top government engineering colleges are mentioned in the table below.
College Name | Total Fees (INR) |
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IIT Ropar | 74,400 |
Panjab University | 4.56 Lakhs |
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU) | 3.84 Lakhs |
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar | 6.56 Lakhs |
Ques. What are the Top Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab?
Ans. Punjab has some of the most prestigious private engineering colleges in the region offering courses in various disciplines. It has a total of 187 private engineering colleges. The top private engineering colleges are as follows.
College Name | Total Fees (INR) |
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Thapar University), Patiala | 16.52 Lakhs |
Punjab Engineering College University of Technology (PEC), Chandigarh | 8.28 Lakhs |
Sri Sukhmani Group of Institutions, Mohali | 2.48 Lakhs |
University Institute of Engineering, Chandigarh University (UIE), Chandigarh | 7.08 Lakhs |
Ques. Which college is best for placements in Punjab?
Ans. The top engineering colleges in Punjab provide students with good placement packages upon course completion. Facebook, Oracle, Flipkart, PayPal, and ONGC are some of the top recruiters. The top colleges placement-wise are as follows.
Ques. What is the fee structure for Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab?
Ans. The fee structure for top engineering colleges in Punjab is mentioned in the table below.
Fee Range (INR) | College Name |
---|---|
25,000 | SBSU Firozpur, USET Mohali |
25,000 - 50,000 | SLIET Sangrur, RIMT University Gobindgarh |
50,000 - 75,000 | IIT Ropar, Panjab University |
75,000 - 1,00,000 | IIT Ropar, Panjab University |
1,00,000 - 2,00,000 | Panjab University, PEC Chandigarh |
2,00,000+ | Thapar University, IIT Ropar |
Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab?
Ans. JEE Main, GATE, JAC Chandigarh, and JEE Advanced are some of Punjab's most popular entrance exams accepted by top engineering colleges. The entrance exam details are as follows.
Exam Name | Number of Colleges | College Predictor |
---|---|---|
JEE Main | 67 | JEE Main College Predictor |
GATE | 57 | GATE College Predictor |
JAC Chandigarh | 4 | JAC Chandigarh College Predictor |
JEE Advanced | 3 | JEE Advanced College Predictor |
Ques. What are the JEE Main accepting Engineering colleges in Punjab?
Ans. JEE Main is the most commonly accepted entrance exam in Punjab. A total of 67 engineering colleges provide admission based on this exam. The top colleges accepting admission based on JEE Main are as follows.
Ques. What are the Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab for CSE?
Ans. CSE is a popular course among engineering students in Punjab and many colleges provide it. The top colleges for CSE are listed below.
Ques. What are the Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab for Lateral Entry?
Ans. Many engineering colleges in Punjab provide lateral entry to students seeking to change college mid-session. Some of the top colleges are as follows.
Ques. What are the good engineering colleges in Punjab which offer direct admission?
Ans. Some engineering colleges in Punjab offer direct admission to students who wish to avoid appearing in the entrance exam. Candidates have to follow a specific admission process to get selected. The top colleges are as follows.
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Ropar, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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Mohali, Punjab
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Patiala, Punjab
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Mohali, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Patiala, Punjab
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Ludhiana, Punjab
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Mohali, Punjab
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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Mohali, Punjab
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Ludhiana, Punjab
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Amritsar, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Hoshiarpur, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Mohali, Punjab
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Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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Jalandhar, Punjab
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