PEC Computer Science Chandigarh: B.Tech CSE, M.Tech 2026

About Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Punjab Engineering College

The Computer Science and Engineering department at PEC Chandigarh teaches the B.Tech in CSE, an M.Tech in CSE and supervises PhD research in computing.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Punjab Engineering College is located on the Sector 12 campus of this Chandigarh deemed university. Its main undergraduate route is the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, with seats allotted through JoSAA and CSAB; the institute also lists CSE branches in Data Science and in Artificial Intelligence. Graduates with a valid GATE score can seek the M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering through CCMT, and the department admits PhD scholars after its own test or interview. The programmes cover programming, algorithms, systems and newer areas such as machine learning. Students aiming at software development or research careers often shortlist it.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total 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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