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- Location
- Chandigarh, Punjab
- Established
- 1921
- Type
- Deemed-to-be University
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Deemed-to-be University (UGC), administered by Chandigarh UT
- Approvals
- UGC
- NAAC grade
- A
- Annual fees
- Total intake
- 700 seats
- Official website
- pec.ac.in
Overview
Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh is one of India’s oldest engineering institutions, tracing its origins to 1921 in Lahore before relocating to Chandigarh after Partition. It was granted deemed-to-be university status in 2006 and is administered by the Chandigarh Union Territory administration.
PEC offers AICTE-approved B.Tech programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Production Engineering, along with M.Tech and PhD programmes. It is UGC-recognised as a deemed-to-be university and NAAC accredited.
Admission to B.Tech is through JEE Main scores, with seats allotted via Chandigarh’s own centralised counselling (JAC Chandigarh) alongside JoSAA-linked processes for some categories. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
Fee structure by quota
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Courses offered
Admission
Entrance exams accepted
Eligibility
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; minimum 60% aggregate
Admission process
Admission via JEE Main scores, with seats allotted through Chandigarh's own centralised counselling (JAC Chandigarh).
Placements
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Campus & facilities
- Hostel
- Historic
- campus
- hostels
- Library
- Sports
- complex
- research
- Laboratories
Address
Sector 12, Chandigarh – 160012Frequently asked questions
Is PEC Chandigarh a central government institute like an NIT?
No — PEC is a deemed-to-be university administered by the Chandigarh UT administration, distinct from centrally-funded NITs.