Ques. What is the PhD JDP program of PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. The Joint Degree Program at PEC Chandigarh allows students from both IIT Mandi and PEC Chandigarh to collaborate on a multidisciplinary research project with faculty members and research teams from both institutions, taking advantage of the facilities and professional development opportunities. The candidates will be enrolled in a parallel PhD program at both institutions under this arrangement. Candidates who want to apply for this program must fill out an online application; those who reserve a spot will be given priority. The JDP scholar is required to complete the coursework at their home university as well as any additional courses that the doctoral advisory committee recommends. Candidates must stay in both institutions for a minimum of 12 months.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters of PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. The top companies who visit the college for recruitment are:
ABB |
Absolut Data |
ACC |
Accenture |
Bahra University |
BHEL |
Bhushan Steel |
Deloitte |
Dabur |
Finserv |
Future First |
JSPL |
Orient |
Open Solution |
Volvo Eicher |
Ques. Does the Career Development and Guidance Centre provide placement opportunities to the students at PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. The Career Development & Guidance Centre coordinates and manages the entire placement process, including campus interviews and necessary remarks. Additionally, it maintains close connections with companies and provides students with complete career guidance and options. It helps students choose and pursue their preferred careers in a variety of fields, including operations, research and development, engineering, IT, analytics, and consulting. The Career Development and Guidance Center also sets up industrial internships for a full semester as required by the academic program. In addition, the center hosts professional seminars and maintains a database of the companies and students who participate in internships. Furthermore, workshops on Soft Skills Development and Finishing School are held to enhance students' communication abilities.
Ques. Does PEC Chandigarh offer scholarships to the students awarded to the meritorious students?
Ans. Yes, students can apply for Merit Scholarships at PEC Chandigarh. Based on JEE (Main) rank for the first year, the students would be admitted as full freeship recipients of tuition. If the top 02 are male candidates, the female candidates with the highest JEE (Main) rank out of all the girls applying for admission that year will receive one additional full scholarship for tuition. The maximum duration of these scholarships is four years, provided the candidate can maintain a cumulative GPA of at least nine. Half of the entire freeship on the tuition cost will be applied if the student is 8.5 but less than 9. If the student's cumulative GPA falls below 8.5 at any point in the future, the freeship on tuition will be terminated.
Ques. What are the various UG and PG courses offered at PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. The Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University) in Chandigarh provides four-year Bachelor's degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Production, and Industrial Engineering. The Master of Technology program offers courses in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering), Civil Engineering (Water Resources Engineering), Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), and Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering). These courses are offered as part of an interdisciplinary program. Additionally, self-supporting courses in Computer Science and Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) are offered. Other courses include Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design), Mechanical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Total Quality Engineering and Management, and Industrial Design.
Ques. Is there any specific fee waiver program for postgraduate students?
Ans. Scholarships may be awarded to M.Tech program admitted candidates based on their valid GATE results. The GATE scholarship must comply with the standard rules and regulations. However, the students must follow the standards and fulfill their assigned duties. Candidates who are admitted but do not meet the GATE requirements will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Ques. What is the minimum cutoff rank required to secure a seat at PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. The BTech admissions are based on the JEE Mains scores and the overall cutoff for the year 2023 is 16285 - 88686 rank. Given below are the detailed cutoff for the BTech program at PEC Chandigarh:
Ques. Are the placement statistics at PEC Chandigarh good?
Ans. PEC Chandigarh recorded a strong placement with 518 offers in 2023. Pre-placement offers were given to 149 students, an increase of about 12% from the previous year. The top package at PEC Chandigarh grew by roughly 29% to INR 83 LPA (bagged by CSE & EE batch), while the average package at PEC Chandigarh climbed by about 18% to INR 15.97 LPA. Given below is the 3-year analysis of the PEC Chandigarh placements:
Placement Year |
Average Package |
Median Package |
2023 |
INR 15.97 LPA |
INR 12 LPA |
2022 |
INR 13.50 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
2021 |
INR 10.91 LPA |
INR 9 LPA |
Ques. How can I secure a seat in the MTech program at PEC Chandigarh?
Ans. Candidates who wish to enroll in the MTech program at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) must have obtained the required GATE cutoff marks followed by CCMT Counselling which conducts the admissions process. Candidates must have earned at least 60% of their total points toward a B.Tech or B.E. in a relevant field to be considered for admissions. To be considered for admission to any of the M.Tech programs, candidates must register online at https://pec.ac.in/admissions/mtech. Candidates should only apply for admission if they have completed their pre-final year, cleared all topics up to the seventh-semester test, and appeared for and passed their eighth-semester qualifying exam. The candidates must present their original certifications and payment at the time of counselling.
Ques. What UG departments are available for the Punjab Engineering College University of Technology?
Ans. The Undergraduate departments for the college are given below:
Department |
Aerospace Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering |
Computer Science & Engineering |
Production & Industrial Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |