| NIRF rank | #87 (2022) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 15 |
About Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is a university in India. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 15 programs, including B.Tech (14), B.Des. NAAC has accredited it with grade B+ (CGPA 2.71). In NIRF 2022 it ranked #87 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2023, General-category closing ranks ranged from 9,240 to 58,431.
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Chandigarh (PEC) is a deemed university located at Sector 12, Chandigarh, 1600121. It is a Grant-in-Aid institution under the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Government of India2. It holds a NAAC grade of B+ and is recognised by UGC.
PEC offers engineering programmes, with 22 programmes in all. The undergraduate B.Tech. programmes run for four years and include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Postgraduate M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes are also offered.
For admission, UG programmes are filled through JEE (Mains) and PG programmes through GATE34. Admission to the PhD programme is based on an interview or a written test, or both, as decided by the concerned department's PhD Admission Committee5. In JEE Main counselling, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering in the general category, OS quota, was 13234 in 2025 round 66 and 18459 in 2026 round 27.
The institute has roots in Lahore as Mugalpura Engineering College since 1921 and moved to its present campus in 1953, when it was affiliated to Panjab University89. The campus spreads over 146 acres10. PEC was ranked 87 in the engineering category of NIRF 202211.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des | — | — | — |
| B.Tech Aerospace Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Production and Industrial Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
PEC offers 22 programmes in the engineering stream. At the undergraduate level, the four-year B.Tech. programmes cover Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and Production and Industrial Engineering. Each of these is a 48-month programme.
You can also choose from newer specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) and Mathematics and Computing, all of which run for 48 months. A B.Des. programme is also listed.
At the postgraduate level, the institute offers M.Tech. programmes and Ph.D. research programmes. Admission to M.Tech. is based on the percentile score in GATE1.
Fee details are not covered here, so please check the fee structure with the admissions office. You can write to admissions@pec.edu.in or call the help desk on 0172-2753813 or 0172-275381423.
Admission
Admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at PEC is made through national level examinations, namely JEE (Mains) for UG and GATE for PG12. If you want to join a B.Tech. programme, you therefore need a JEE (Mains) rank. Seat allotment for B.Tech. appears in the CSAB counselling cutoffs for 2026 and in JEE Main cutoffs for earlier years3.
For M.Tech., admission is based on the percentile score of applicants in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)45. For the PhD programme, admission is made on the basis of an interview or a written test (GATE/NET syllabus) or both, as decided by the PhD Admission Committee of the concerned department. The candidate must also meet the institute-level requirements and deposit the requisite fees6.
One published deadline is the last date for submission of the hard copy of the form, which is 15.10.20267. For queries, you can write to admissions@pec.edu.in or call the help desk on 0172-2753813 or 0172-275381489.
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Aerospace Engineering at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh was 32,732 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Civil Engineering was 53,919 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 13,234 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) was 13,496 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) was 15,295 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electrical Engineering was 28,432 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).6
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 20,155 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).7 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) was 21,056 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).8
The table below lists all 12 rows, each with its official source.
Cutoff trends
The cutoffs below are for the general category, OS quota, gender-neutral pool, based on JEE Main ranks. Computer Science and Engineering had a closing rank of 10498 in 2024 round 51, 13234 in 2025 round 62 and 18459 in 2026 round 2 under CSAB3. Its opening rank moved from 3809 in 20244 to 5701 in 20255 and 17654 in 20266. Keep in mind that the 2026 figures are from round 2, while the earlier years are from later rounds.
For Electronics and Communication Engineering, the closing rank was 19785 in 20247, 20155 in 20258 and 24932 in 20269. Mechanical Engineering closed at 41055 in 202410, 40009 in 202511 and 47808 in 202612.
Civil Engineering closed at 51670 in 202413, 53919 in 202514 and 84520 in 202615. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering closed at 54239 in 202416, 58431 in 202517 and 84774 in 202618.
When you compare years, check the round and category before drawing conclusions, since opening and closing ranks vary by branch.
Placements
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is ranked #87 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking.1
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2022 | Engineering | #87 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh holds NAAC accreditation with grade B+, valid from 9 September 2019 to further notice.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | B+ (2.71) | Sep 2019 – … | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
PEC is recognised by UGC and its approval status is valid. The UGC record classifies it as a deemed university. Its NAAC accreditation is grade B+ with a CGPA of 2.71, valid from 2019-09-091. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities, and the required public disclosure was found.
You can verify these checks yourself. On the UGC website, look for the institution in the list of deemed universities and in the list of fake universities. On the NAAC website, check the list of institutions with valid accreditation for the grade and its dates. It is also sensible to confirm the details with the admissions office before paying any fees.
Contact and location
- Address
- Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Sector 12 Chandigarh-160012,CHANDIGARH,Chandigarh,160012
- PIN code
- 160012
- District
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Official website
- pec.ac.in
- Type
- University
- AISHE code
- U-0080
- UGC ID
- 53
- JoSAA code
- 422
How to reach
The college is at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Chandigarh (Deemed to be University), Sector 12, Chandigarh, 16001212. It falls in Chandigarh district of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. For directions or help before your visit, you can call the help desk on 0172-2753813 or 0172-27538143.
Campus and hostel
The PEC campus covers 146 acres in Sector 12, Chandigarh12. The Central Library offers its services to about 3000 users3. It has several sections, including Reference, Multimedia, Newspaper and Magazine, Technical and Binding sections, and a Book Bank for the general category and SC/ST students4567.
For hostel life, Wi-Fi and internet facilities are provided in all the hostels8. The hostel messes provide simple but nutritious dining facilities9. Hostellers also get basic amenities such as a washing facility, and a common room is maintained for recreation1011.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punjab Engineering College recognised by UGC?
Yes. The college is recognised by UGC and is listed as a Deemed to be University, with UGC as its approving body. Its UGC record was verified on the UGC university details page, which you can search by name on the official ugc.gov.in website.
What is the NAAC grade of the college?
The college holds a NAAC grade of B+ with a CGPA of 2.71, and its accreditation is valid from 9 September 20191. You can check this on the NAAC website under institutions with valid accreditation.
Does the college appear on any fake-university list?
No. The college does not appear on the fake-university list checked for this profile. You can cross-check this yourself on the UGC list of fake universities published on the UGC website.
Which entrance exam is used for undergraduate admission?
What was the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in JoSAA 2025 round 6?
For the general open category (OS) with neutral gender pool, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in round 6 of 2025 was 13,234, with an opening rank of 5,7011. Ranks for other rounds and branches are shown in the cutoff tables on this page.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for submission of the hard copy of the application form is 15.10.20261. Check the official admission notice for any later updates.
What programmes does the college offer?
The college offers B.Tech programmes in engineering streams such as Aerospace, Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, along with Mathematics and Computing and M.Tech and PhD programmes. Each undergraduate programme runs for 48 months.