About Punjab Engineering College
Punjab Engineering College is a deemed-to-be university in Sector 12, Chandigarh, offering B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech and PhD programmes.
PEC traces its roots to 1921, when it began in Lahore, and moved to its present Chandigarh campus of about 146 acres in 1953. It became a deemed-to-be university in 2003 and is a grant-in-aid institution administered by the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It runs 12 B.Tech branches, including aerospace, computer science and metallurgical engineering, along with a B.Des, several M.Tech programmes and PhD research. B.Tech seats are filled through JoSAA and CSAB counselling.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JoSAA; CSAB |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | ₹1,99,000 | — 2022–23 |
| Master of Technology Accepts: CCMT |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | ₹1,08,000 | — 2022–23 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | ₹40,000 | — 2022–23 |
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
B.Tech seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, after which candidates report, verify documents and pay fees to the institute. Some B.Tech seats are filled through special schemes such as DASA and PMSSS. M.Tech seats are filled through the Centralised Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT). PhD admissions are announced separately on the institute website.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- 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.
Where these courses lead
Graphic Designer
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Professor
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Software Engineer
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Civil Engineer
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Mechanical Engineer
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Electrical Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Other colleges in Chandigarh
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University
Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh
Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 42, Chandigarh
Frequently asked questions
How do I get B.Tech admission at PEC Chandigarh?
Seats are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, followed by document verification and fee payment at the institute.
What is the B.Tech fee at PEC?
Under the fee policy for students admitted from 2022-23 onwards, tuition is ₹88,000 and facility charges ₹6,000 per semester, plus one-time fees of ₹11,000 and a refundable security of ₹8,000.
How are M.Tech seats filled at PEC?
Through the Centralised Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT).
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Punjab Engineering College home page · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- History - Punjab Engineering College · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Institute - Punjab Engineering College · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- B.Tech admissions - Punjab Engineering College · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- M.Tech admissions - Punjab Engineering College · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- B.Des admissions - Punjab Engineering College · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Fee Policy 2022-23 onwards - Punjab Engineering College · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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