B.E. in Biotechnology 

at UIET Chandigarh, Chandigarh

UIET Chandigarh, JEE-Main Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for JEE-Main is 29987 - 103713 rank.
BE Computer Science and Engineering: 29987 (Rank)
BE (Information Technology): 40577 (Rank)
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering: 49638 (Rank)
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 58019 (Rank)
BE Mechanical Engineering: 74346 (Rank) 
BE Biotechnology: 103713 (Rank)

The placement rate for B.E/B.Tech in CSE graduates at UIET Chandigarh in 2023 was around 92%. The highest package offered was INR 35 LPA, and the average package was INR 8.72 LPA. The placement process at UIET Chandigarh is conducted through the Training and Placement Cell, which invites various companies for campus recruitment. Some of the top recruiters at UIET Chandigarh include Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Infosys, and Wipro.

The average package offered during UIET Chandigarh placements 2024 stood at INR 9.11 LPA. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the average package offered over the past three years during UIET Chandigarh placements, which is presented below:

The average salary trends witnessed during UIET Chandigarh placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 8.72 LPA	INR 9.11 LPA

UIET Chandigarh offers four-year BE course divided into eight semesters. The institute offers BE in six specialisations. Below is BE eligibility criteria:

• Candidates must pass Class 12 or equivalent with five subjects, namely Hindi, English, Punjabi or any other language and Physics, Mathematics or any one of Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject to apply for UIET BE.
• Aspirants who have completed Class 10 followed by Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subject can also apply.

UIET Chandigarh admission to BTech is based on JEE Main score. The inter-se merit of the candidates for BE admission will be determined on the basis of All India Rank (AIR) obtained in JEE Main 2024 only, except in the Sports Category and the Defence Category. After completion of the selection rounds, BE candidates have to participate in JAC Counselling and provide their preferred institute. Once the seat is allotted, candidates need to pay course fee to confirm their seat.

Candidates are required to meet the eligibility requirement for the course they are applying for. Candidates can apply for UG courses after completing Class 12. Graduation is mandatory for aspirants applying for PG courses. Find below course-wise eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BE	Class 12 or equivalent with five subjects, namely Hindi, English, Punjabi or any other language and Physics, Mathematics or any one of Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subjects
ME/ MTech	BTech/ BE degree in relevant subjects with at least 60% aggregate
PhD	Master's or bachelor's degree in relevant subjects with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC)

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for BE/BTech Courses at UIET Chandigarh

* Decent Placements: According to students' feedback, UIET's placement cell has shown improvement over the years, with many students getting placed with reputed companies.
* Major Companies Visiting Campus: Companies like Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, and IBM have visited the campus, offering good salary packages to students.
* Placement Officer's Efforts: Although the placement officer may not be very forthcoming with numbers, students reported that he works diligently to secure placements for students.
* IT Companies Dominant: Around 80% of the students who got placed went into IT companies, indicating a strong presence of IT firms in the campus recruitment drive.
* Fair Salary Packages: While the highest package offered was around INR12 Lacs per annum, the average salary package ranged from INR3-INR4.5 Lacs per annum.
* Active Role of Students: Students themselves seem to play an active role in organizing campus placements, maintaining databases, and inviting companies, demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
* Room for Improvement: Despite the improvements, students mentioned that the placement cell needs to work harder to uplift students with lower grades, highlighting potential areas for growth.

Overall, UIET's placement cell appears to be making strides in securing good placements for students, with major companies visiting the campus and fair salary packages being offered. However, there is still scope for improvement, particularly in supporting students with lower grades.

Aspirants are first required to fill out the application form for the respective exam. The inter-se merit of the candidates for BE admission will be determined on the basis of All India Rank (AIR) obtained in JEE Main followed by JAC Counselling. For lateral entry, PULEET is conducted by the university for admission. UIET selects aspirants for ME/ M.Tech courses based on GATE score. Non-GATE candidates can also get admission based on their merit in the last qualifying exam.

UIET Chandigarh fee varies course-wise. Candidates are required to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat. The total tuition fee for BE ranges between INR 4.3 Lacs and INR 6.2 lakh. The fee for ME is quite low than BE. It ranges between INR 62,800 and INR 1.4 lakh.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

There are a total of 588 seats for BE courses. Out of the total intake, some seats are reserved for various categories. Below is BE specialisation-wise intake:

Courses	Seats
BE in Computer Science and Engineering	110
BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering	120
BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	80
BE in Mechanical Engineering	80
BE in Information Technology	110
BE in Biotechnology	80

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.