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Q: Does PDEU offer scholarship to its students?

The PDEU offers several scholarships to its students.PDEU Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates on the basis of merit only. To know more about scholarships.Merit Scholarship and Merit cum Means Scholarship are provided to BTech students,Financial assistance is also provided to M.Tech and Ph.D students at PDEU.

Q: What Residential facilities does PDEU offer?

PDEU offersresidence on the campus. The residence halls' rooms come in a variety of sizes and shapes. All of the rooms are completely furnished with mattresses, desks, and chairs. The PDEU Wellness Center is a paid service. You are more likely to use these amenities during set hours if you live on campus.

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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) was established by GERMI as a Private University through the State Act. It was formerly known as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU). The university is located at Raisan village of Gandhinagar city. The University is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission) and is a member of AIU (Association of Indian Universities).

PDEU has four schools, located on the same campus. The schools include the School of Petroleum Technology, School of Technology, School of Petroleum Management, and School of Liberal Studies. The university offers various courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level.

Admission in B.Tech and M.Tech is done through JEE Mains and GATE respectively. Candidates seeking admission in MBA will have to appear in CAT/XAT/NMAT. Interested candidates need to note that registration for NMAT and XAT has started and will end on November 10 and November 30 respectively .
Admission to M.Sc. is based on Written Test and PI conducted by the university itself.

For PhD courses, students must qualify in the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) which is also conducted by the university.

Table of Content

PDEU Admission Highlights
PDEU Important Dates
PDEU B.Tech Admission
PDEU UG Admission
PDEU M.Tech Admission
PDEU PG Admission
PDEU PhD Admission
PDEU Application Process
PDEU Fees & Eligibility

PDEU Admission Highlights 2023

The table contains information regarding the PDEU admissions for interested candidates.

Name of the Institute	Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Also, Know As	PDEU
Type of the Institute	Private
Courses Offered	UG and PG
Mode of Application	Online
Basic Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Entrance Exam Accepted	B.Tech – JEE Main M.Tech – GATE MBA – CAT/XAT/NMAT

PDEU Important Dates 2023

BSc
Events	Dates
Last Date to apply	August 7, 2023
MBA
Release of List of shortlisted candidates for Admissions [MBA]	March 27, 2023
Completion of Admission formalities, fees collection and enrolment	March 27-April 9, 2023
EMBA
Last Date To Apply	June 15, 2023.
MTech
Last Date To Apply	March 31, 2023.
MSc
Last Date To Apply	July 3, 2023.

PDEU B.Tech Admission 2023

At undergraduate level, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) provides courses like Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and B.Tech (Lateral) to the aspiring candidates who want to pursue their career in the field of Engineering. The courses offered are for 4-years and 3-years respectively. The number of seats depend upon the nature of specializations as opted by the candidates.

The admission in B.tech is done on the basis of rank secured in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are only liable to apply for B.Tech course at the University. Eligible candidates who are willing to appear in JEE Mains may visit the official website.

Note: 15% of total intake has been reserved for NRI candidates

List of Courses:

Course Name	Specialization	Seats	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
B.Tech.	Chemical Engineering	120	Passed 10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	Selection is based on JEE Main score
	Petroleum Engineering	120
	Automobile Engineering	60
	Electronics and Communication Engineering	60
	Civil Engineering	120
	Mechanical Engineering	120
	Electrical Engineering	120
	Computer Engineering	240
	Information & Communication Technology	120

PDEU Undergraduate Admission 2023

At undergraduate level, the university offers general courses like BA (Hons), BBA (Hons), B.Com (Hons) and B.Sc (Hons) under School of Liberal Studies.. All the courses offered are of 4-years duration.

Admission in the above mentioned courses is done on the basis of Witten Test and Inteview conducted by the university. Students must meet the eligibility criteria in order to seek admission in this college.

List of Courses:

Course Name	Specializations	Seats	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BA (Hons.)	English Literature	280	10+2 in relevant discipline	Selection is based on Written Test conducted by university followed by Personal Interview
	Economics
	Governance and Public Administration
	Psychology
	International Relations
	Mass Communication
BBA (Hons.)	Marketing	280	10+2 in relevant discipline
	Finance
	Human Resource Management
B.Sc. (Hons.)	Maths	60	Passed 10+2 wirh Science stream
	Chemistry
	Physics
B.Com.(Hons.)	Finance and Accounts	120	Passed 10+2 with Commerce stream
	Banking and Insurance
	Entrepreneurship
	International Trade
	Marketing and Management

PDEU M.Tech Admission 2023

At postgraduate level, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) offers Engineering courses such as Master of Technology (M.Tech) in 16 different specializations. The courses offered are for a duration of two years. The intake capacity is 18 for each specialization offered.

Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech need to appear in the General Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). For GATE, eligible candidates may visit the official website.

The university fills 50% seats through GATE score and rest 50% seats are filled based on Personal Interview (PI) for non-GATE candidates.

List of Courses:

Course Name	Specialization	Seats	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
M.Tech.	Petroleum Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering / Hydrocarbon Refinery Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale	Admission is based on the GATE score and/or Personal Interview
	Petroleum Technology (Exploration)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering) (Upstream) / M. Sc. or M. Sc. (Tech.) in Exploration Geology / Geoscience / Geotech. Engineering / Applied Geology / Applied Geophysics / Earth Science / Exploration Geophysic with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Engineering & Management)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Construction Technology / Planning / Architecture & Planning or B. Arch with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Mechanical Engineering (Thermal)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical / Energy Science & Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Mechanical Engineering (Design)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics (Power System)/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering/ Electrical and Power Engineering / Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power)/ Electrical, Electronics and Power with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Energy Systems (Focused on Solar Energy)	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation & Control/ Mechanical / Semiconductor Technology / Energy Science & Engineering OR M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics / Optoelectronics with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Environmental Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Civil Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering or M. Sc. in Environmental Science with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Energy and Environmental Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Biochemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Petroleum Technology / Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Chemical Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Biochemical Engineering / Petrochemical and Petroleum Refinery Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Petrochemical Technology / Petroleum Engineering / Petroleum Technology with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Material Science and Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Chemicals / Material Science and Engineering with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Data Science	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / IT / ICT / Electronics / Electrical or MCA or M. Sc. in Computer Science / IT with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Cyber Security	18
	Nuclear Science and Technology	18	B. E. / B. Tech. or equivalent in any discipline or M. Sc. in any discipline with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale
	Civil Engineering – Transportation Engineering	18	B. E. / B. Tech. in Civil Engineering or Degree in Urban Transport Planning and Management / Urban Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Infrastructure Planning with minimum 60% or CPI/CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale

PDEU Postgraduate Admission 2023

The university also focuses in the area of Arts and Business Administration so as to reach out to many students. Courses like Master of Business Administration (MBA), PGDPM-x, PGDGM-x, Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (M.Sc) are offered at postgraduate level. The intake capacity for MBA and MA are 60 seats and 20 seats respectively and the duration of all the courses is two years. The intake in M.Sc. course is 25 students in each specialization.

Candidates seeking admission in MBA need to appear in CAT / XAT / NMAT. The final selection is based on the Entrance Exam score, GD, WAT, PI, work experience and academic performance.

Admission in MA and M.Sc will be done on the basis of marks scored in a written test conducted by the university. However, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria.

The final selection in Executive programs (PGDPM-x and PGDGM-x) and M.Sc. is based on the performance in Interview round.

List of Courses:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBA	Energy and Infrastructure Management	A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in all semesters/trimesters or equivalent CGPA, of any University incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature	Admission is based on CAT/ XAT/ NMAT score followed by GD, WAT, PI, Work Experience and Academic Performance
	Human Resources Management
	Finance
	Operations Management
	Marketing
Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Management (PGDPM-x)	-	A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in all semesters/trimesters or equivalent CGPA. Additionally, a candidates with 3-years of work experience in the relevant field after acquiring Bachelor's degree can also apply	Selection depends upon the performance in PI
Post Graduate Diploma in General Management (PGDGM-x)	-		Selection depends upon the performance in PI
MA	Public Administration	Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern of education from any recognized University	Securing admission in MA is based on written test conducted by the university
	Political Science and International Relations
	Psychology
	Media & Communications
	Economics
	English
M.Sc	Physics	B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Physics / Instrumentation / Electronics / Applied Physics as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester / years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute	Admission is based on Written Test followed by Personal Interview conducted the university
	Chemistry	B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester / years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute
	Mathematics	B. Sc. / B. Sc. (Hons.) with Mathematics as a major subject or equivalent degree in offered specialization with minimum 50% marks aggregate of all semester / years or CPI 5.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent score from a recognized University / Institute

Weightage for Executive Programs

The table shows the weightage assigned to different components based on which selection is done.

Compnonents	Weightage
Application	10%
Work Experience in Years	20%
Relevance of Experience	20%
Persoanl Interview	50%

PDEU Ph.D Admission 2023

At Research level, the university offers Ph.D course in various specializations. The number of seats depends upon the nature of specializations.

The applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted shall be put through Research Aptitude Test (RAT) - a written test conducted by the University. Candidates who clear the written test with 50% will be called for a Personal Interview which is again conducted by the university.

List of Courses:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
Ph.D.	Engineering	55% in M. Tech. /M. E. or its equivalent as recognized by UGC /AICTE in appropriate area. (50% for SC / ST / Reservation Category)	Selection is done on the basis of Written Test conducted by the university followed by PI
	Management	55% in M.B.A./M. Tech./M.E./A.C.A./A.I.C.W.A./A.C.S. level or its equivalent as recognized by UGC/AICTE in appropriate area. (50% for SC / ST / Reservation Category)
	Liberal Studies	55% in Master’s degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area. (50% for SC / ST / Reservation Category)
	Petroleum Engg	55% in M. Tech./M.E./M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) or its equivalent as recognized by UGC/AICTE in appropriate area. (50% for SC / ST / Reservation Category)
	Solar Engg
	Nuclear Engg.
	Environmental study
	Sciences	55% in M. Sc. degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area.(50% for SC / ST / Reservation Category)

How to Apply for PDEU 2023

Candidates need to fill up the form ONLINE at the official website.
The details filled in the application form must be correct.
Candidate shall be required to make online payment of INR 1,000/- through internet banking / debit card / credit card towards the Registration fee.
When the form will be filled, take a printout of it for future use.

PDEU FAQs

Ques. How do I get a seat in the BTech program at PDEU?

Ans. The PDEU will fill 35% of the available seats with applicants who completed the qualifying examination from schools in India (including Gujarat State) and have registered for the JEE Main. The JEE Main rank and marks will be used to determine the merit list for these seats.

Ques. Is pursuing CSE from PDEU Beneficial?

Ans. For the department of computer science and information technology alone, the college has a good placement rate of roughly 98 percent. Additionally, PDEU has a solid rating and a robust infrastructure. They offer advanced learning experience to the students. Hence, it will be really beneficial to pursue CSE from PDEU.

Ques. How do I apply to PDEU for admission?

Ans. The application must be completed online at the official website of PDEU by candidates. The application form's information needs to be accurate. The candidate will be needed to pay the registration fee online in the amount of INR 1,000 via internet banking, a debit card, or a credit card. Take a printout of the completed form for your records once it has been submitted.

Ques. Does PDEU offer scholarship to its students?

Ans. The PDEU offers several scholarships to its students. PDEU Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates on the basis of merit only. To know more about scholarships. Merit Scholarship and Merit cum Means Scholarship are provided to BTech students, Financial assistance is also provided to M.Tech and Ph.D students at PDEU.

Ques. What Residential facilities does PDEU offer?

Ans. PDEU offers residence on the campus. The residence halls' rooms come in a variety of sizes and shapes. All of the rooms are completely furnished with mattresses, desks, and chairs. The PDEU Wellness Center is a paid service. You are more likely to use these amenities during set hours if you live on campus.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BMS	Admission Link
B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BMS, BE/B.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, MA, MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, PG Diploma in Engineering	Admission Link
BE/B.Tech	Admission Link
M.Sc, ME/M.Tech	Admission Link

PDEU Admission 2025 Dates

Important Events

Event	Date
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date	Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

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How are placements in PDPU and what is the average placement salary for petroleum engineering?

Avni Vyas

19 Jan 22

Placements at PDPU are really good, as a lot of reputed companies take part in their placement program. They offer proper industrial exposure through internships and industry visits.

Petroleum Engineering and Technology students usually receive the highest salary package compared to other branches.

Once, ONGC had recruited around 15–20 Petroleum Engineers with a package of around 14–15 LPA. If you compare the average salary package, Petroleum engineers get a package of around 5–6 LPA.

Categories	Petroleum Engineering at PDPU
Course Fee	INR 9.73 lakh
Placement Percentage	80%
Highest CTC	16 LPA
Average CTC	8 LPA
Recruiting Companies	ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc.

If you have good knowledge and fluent communication skills, combined with a perfect academic performance then you will definitely get placed in one of the reputed companies with appropriate salary packages.

What is your review of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar (PDPU)?

Vishal Vohra

19 Jan 22

One of my friends studied at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar. According to him, it is the right institution to study Petroleum Engineering.

They have a very good curriculum, updated to match the industry norms.
The faculties are highly experienced and also includes industry experts taking classes often.
The infrastructure of PDPU is well maintained. All departments have their own designated buildings.
The campus has 3 libraries.
Workshops and Labs are well equipped with the latest technology. They also have a virtual class facility.
Their auditorium is one of the best in Gujrat.
Hostels are newly established, hence have all the necessary facilities.
The whole campus is wifi enabled.
They have sports facilities available in the campus, the sports complex is one of the biggest in India.
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat and the most planned city of India. It is well connected with proper transport facilities.

Categories	PDPU
Course Fee	INR 9.73 lakh
Placement Percentage	80%
Highest CTC	12-16 LPA
Average CTC	6-8 LPA
Recruiting Companies	ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc.

PDPU Gandhinagar offers a great campus life. The campus life is also vibrant. They host lots of activities in various areas like coding, gaming, debating, etc. Also, lots of workshops are there for different streams. PDPU Gandhinagar has yearly cultural and technical fests known as ‘Flare’ & ‘Tesseract’ respectively. Overall PDPU is good and also has a strong alumni network.

Which is better for computer engineering, PDPU or IIIT Vadodara?

Madhav Ghose

05 Jul 21

Among the given choices IIIT Vadodara will be a good choice for you. This is a much old institution. The college provides better opportunities to learn and better placements to their students. Whereas, CE was introduced only a few years back at PDPU.

Here are some of the reasons why you should choose IIIT Vadodara.

Coding Culture:

IIIT Vadodara has got better coding culture. In past, students of this college have perticia[ated in GSOC, ACM ICPC and brought good results.

Placements:

The placement statistics of IIIT Vadodara for the CSE branch are also quite impressive. Here is a brief highlight of the same.

Placement percentage	100%
Total number of offers received	73
Highest CTC offered	INR 43.5 LPA.
Average CTC offered	INR 13 LPA.
Top recruiters	Amazon, MathWorks, ICICI Bank

As IIIT Vadodara does not have a permanent campus yet, the campus life at PDPU will be comparably better. However, if we consider all other options then IIIT Vadodara is definitely ahead of PDPU.

Where is life better, Nirma University or PDPU? Which has better placements?

Tirtha Ghosh

19 Jan 22

According to the reviews online, here is a comparison between the two colleges Nirma University and PDPU.

The campus life is better in PDPU than Nirma, there are a lot of rules and regulations students have to strictly follow.
In Nirma a 85% attendance is to be maintained by the students to be able to sit for the examinations.
The overall academic pressure is more in PDPU than Nirma.
In Nirma, UG students do not get hostels.
Placements depend more on your branch than the institution.
CS and IT Nirma are much better than PDPU. Petroleum Engineering is the best in PDPU. Maximum students are hired by ONGC from PDPU.
Nirma provides much better transportation facilities than PDPU.

Categories	Nirma University	PDPU
Course Fee	INR 7.24 lakh	INR 9.73 lakh
Placement Percentage	70%	70%
Highest CTC	12 LPA	10-12 LPA
Average CTC	5 LPA	6 LPA
Recruiting Companies	L&T, Bosch, etc.	Hindustan Unilever, Nayara Energy, etc.

Lastly, it can be stated that Nirma is slowly deteriorating, on the other hand PDPU is gaining popularity and recognition. So, if you want to pursue Petroleum Engineering go for PDPU, otherwise Nirma will be a better option.

Which college should be preferred UPES Dehradun or PDPU Gandhinagar?

Saira Verma

19 Jan 22

According to the reviews online, both colleges have their own pros and cons, and here are some comparison points which might help you make an informed decision.

The location of both the colleges are good, be it Gandhinagar or Dehradun.
The UPES campus is much bigger compared to the PDPU campus. But both are well maintained and facilitated.
PDPU provides B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering while UPES provides the same in Applied Petroleum Engineering. The former is considered to be far better and more advantageous than the latter.
Curriculum of PDPU is very well prepared encompassing all major aspects. It has now been bifurcated into upstream and downstream.
Placements at PDPU are much better compared to UPES.
PDPU is visited by core companies like ONGC but UPES is mostly famous for its relevance among IT companies like Accenture, Wipro, etc.

Lastly, it can be seen that PDPU, even being a newer institution has grown a lot compared to other colleges. They are visited by core companies which hire students offering them a salary package of 14-15 LPA. So, it will be better if you go for PDPU as it will give you proper industrial exposure and opportunities.

How good is PDPU Gandhinagar?

Riddhi Arora

19 Jan 22

One of my friends studied at PDPU Gandhinagar. According to him, it, like any other college, has its fair share of pros and cons.

PDPU has a well established infrastructure, with all the necessary facilities available for the students.
It provides students enough industrial exposure to familiarize themselves with the functioning of the industries in the real world.
They encourage students to participate in club activities like sports, cultural, technical, etc.
The college supports students pursuing a research career, both academically and financially.
The whole campus is wifi enabled.

Categories	PDPU
Course Fee	INR 9.73 lakh
Placement Percentage	80%
Highest CTC	12-16 LPA
Average CTC	6-8 LPA
Recruiting Companies	ONGC, Schlumberger, Shell, Reliance, etc.

Overall they offer the best sports facilities, international and national exposure, workshops, job opportunities, etc. Thus studying in PDPU will definitely be fulfilling and worthwhile.

How good is PDPU for liberal studies?

Archita Bakshi

19 Jan 22

One of my friends studied at PDPU with Liberal Studies. His major was International Relations and Environmental Studies. So according to him, the School of Liberal Studies (SLS) is based on 3 pillars which are quintessential to any liberal arts school; Creativity, Critical Thinking and Articulation.

Over the course of the first 4 semesters, you have an opportunity to explore a wide range of 30 subjects spanning across the fields of Economics, International Relations, Psychology, Governance and Public Administration, Mathematics, Geography, English Literature, Food Geography, Environmental Law/Studies, Communication, Foreign Languages, Sciences, Theatre, Music, Art, Marketing and History. For the final two years, you have to pick a field to major in and a complementary minor.

He has been a recipient of 4 Research Travel Grants, his research include Agriculture, Food Politics, International Relations and Environmental Policy.

The management has supported him in his endeavors and the professors were very cooperative.

Therefore, the SLS provided him a stable platform with the right set of tools, Research Support, Experienced Faculties, Unique and Socratic Pedagogy, Adequate Infrastructure and perspective.

The School of Liberal Studies allows one to fully express themselves whether it is in academics, fine arts or sports. You can study everything from Political Philosophy of Ancient Greece to Food Policy in Rural India. It will prepare you for real life challenges and formulate a view based on International and Local Experiences combined with classroom discussions and debates.

How is the placement of CS in PDPU? Is the money worth it?

Poonam Saha

19 Jan 22

The fees that PDPU charges are not only for the education but the overall development of an individual. The campus, classrooms, ambience and its rich and vivid culture will definitely have a huge impact on the students. You will not get such all-round development in sports and other extra curriculars in any other college in Gujarat.

When placements are considered it always stood out among others. The ICT and CS at PDPU was started keeping in mind the need of engineers that will rise for The Jio project of Mr. Mukesh Ambani who is the president of PDPU. So Jio will be hiring many students.

How is chemical engineering in PDPU compared to chemical engineering in Nirma University?

Sachin Lakhani

19 Jan 22

According to the reviews online, here are some of the facts about both these colleges, and which one will be the better choice for pursuing chemical engineering.

Nirma University’s cut off is higher than PDPU.
Nirma is a much more established and experienced college than PDPU.
Both colleges have highly qualified and cooperative faculty members.
The laboratories of PDPU are much more well maintained and upgraded than Nirma, as it is much younger compared to Nirma.
The labs in PDPU are all facilitated with modern and updated machinery, required for practicals.
PDPU has a complete air-conditioned campus, whereas in Nirma some classes are not fully air conditioned.
PDPU being a comparatively newer institution has better, well maintained infrastructure than Nirma.
PDPU gives students the proper industrial exposure. They conduct events like ‘International Conference on Chemical Industry (ICCI)’, which happens only in the Chemical Department, no other department has organised a grand event in the last 5 years.

Categories	Nirma University	PDPU
Course Fee	INR 7.24 lakh	INR 9.73 lakh
Placement Percentage	70%	80%
Highest CTC	13 LPA	8-12 LPA
Average CTC	6-7 LPA	7-7.5 LPA
Recruiting Companies	Reliance, L&T, Worley Engineering, Jubilant Life Sciences, etc.	Super Gas, GSFC, Thermax, DCM Shriram, etc.

Therefore, it is suggested that you go for PDPU if fees are not your primary concern. Students at PDPU will definitely get better opportunities for chemical engineering than Nirma. Even if Nirma is a more experienced institution, the newer approach of PDPU will always help you get accustomed to the functioning in today’s industries.

What will the total expenditure for B.Tech at PDPU be for 4 years considering all charges?

Divya Sinha

19 Jan 22

The following is the fees structure for B.Tech at PDPU:

Categories	For All India and Gujarat Seats
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)	INR 1,17,000+
University Enrolment Fee (Per Semester)	INR 3,000
Library Deposit (Refundable)	INR 3,000
Security Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Total (inclusive of Rs. 13,000 as refundable deposits)	INR 1,33,000

The Hostel Fees are INR 85,000 per academic year (Non-refundable) and the Hostel Deposit (Refundable) is INR 5,000. Electricity charges would be calculated on an actual consumption basis.

Mess Charges include INR 44,000 per year for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks as per canteen schedule. This is compulsory for candidates opting for the hostel facility of the University. Also INR 29,000 per year for breakfast, lunch and snacks for day scholars as per the canteen schedule. (Monday to Friday).