Institute

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Punjab Engineering College

Chandigarh, Chandigarh · Deemed

Also known as Electronics and Communication Engineering, PEC Chandigarh, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, PEC University of Technology, ECE Department, PEC Chandigarh

About Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Punjab Engineering College

Electronics and Communication Engineering at PEC Chandigarh offers B.Tech branches in ECE and VLSI design, an M.Tech in Electronics (VLSI Design) and a PhD.

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Punjab Engineering College works from the institute campus in Sector 12, Chandigarh. Undergraduates can enter the B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and the institute also lists a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering with VLSI Design and Technology. The postgraduate M.Tech in Electronics with a VLSI Design focus is filled through CCMT counselling. The department also appears on the PhD admission list, with selection by test, interview or both. Chip design and communication systems are the main threads, useful for semiconductor, telecom and embedded systems jobs.

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

Which electronics B.Tech branches does PEC offer?

Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology).

What is the M.Tech offered here?

M.Tech in Electronics (VLSI Design), with admission through CCMT.

Does the department admit PhD students?

Yes, Electronics and Communication is listed for PhD admission.

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