Institute

Department of Aerospace Engineering, Punjab Engineering College

Chandigarh, Chandigarh · Deemed

Also known as Aerospace Engineering, PEC Chandigarh, Aerospace Engineering Department, PEC University of Technology

About Department of Aerospace Engineering, Punjab Engineering College

The Aerospace Engineering department of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh teaches a B.Tech and an M.Tech in aerospace engineering and guides PhD scholars.

The Department of Aerospace Engineering is one of the eleven teaching departments of Punjab Engineering College, a deemed university in Sector 12, Chandigarh. It runs a B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering for students who clear JEE-based JoSAA or CSAB counselling, and an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering filled through CCMT. Research scholars can register for a PhD after a department test or interview. Students study aircraft structures, aerodynamics and propulsion, which suits those aiming at aviation, defence research or space organisations. The institute fee policy for batches from 2022-23 lists about Rs 94,000 per semester for the B.Tech.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Technology
Accepts: JoSAA; CSAB
Full-time — — ₹1,88,000 —
2022-23
Master of Technology
Accepts: CCMT
Full-time — — ₹97,000 —
2022-23
Doctor of Philosophy
Accepts: Department written test; Interview
Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

B.Tech seats are filled through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, after which admitted students complete online reporting, document checks and fee payment at the institute. M.Tech admission runs through the Centralized Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT). For the PhD, the department admission committee holds a written test on the GATE/NET syllabus, an interview, or both.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
  • Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get a B.Tech seat in Aerospace Engineering at PEC?

Seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, followed by reporting and document checks at PEC.

Does the department offer an M.Tech?

Yes, an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering with admission through CCMT.

What is the B.Tech fee at PEC?

The fee policy for batches from 2022-23 lists Rs 88,000 academic fee plus Rs 6,000 other charges per semester.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) - home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. PEC - Departments · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  3. PEC - B.Tech admissions · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  4. PEC - M.Tech admissions · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  5. PEC - PhD admissions · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  6. PEC Fee Policy 2022-23 onwards (PDF) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  7. PEC - Accreditation (AICTE approval 2026-27, deemed university notification) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026