Panjab University

Panjab University (PUCHD) has a multi-step admission process that candidates must follow to get into the university. Starting with the application process, candidates are required to go through the course-specific selection rounds (if applicable). A step-by-step procedure is as follows:Step 1: Apply for MBA on the official website of Panjab University. The application fee is INR 3,250 at UBS and INR 2,175 (PU MET) for General category candidates.Step 2: For admission to MBA, students are required to appear for the national-level CAT or entrance conducted by the university.Step 3: After the application process is complete, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website (with the names of the shortlisted students). Those who have their names must fill in the admission form.Step 4: Post merit list release, interested students can submit the fee and confirm their admission.

Panjab University, Chandigarh offers its four-yeart BTech programme via four affiliated colleges. Admission to BE at Panjab University is subject to a valid score in JEE Main exam, followed by JAC Chandigarh Counselling. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. An institute-wise seat intake for BTech is as follows:InstitutesSeatsJAC8 Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University681Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology240Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University296Dr. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology182

A comparison of both these institutes for their BTech programme based on multiple components, such as fee, ranking and placements are tabulated below:BTech UniversitiesTuition FeeMedian or Average SalaryPanjab UniversityINR 99,710 - INR 6.19 lakhINR 8.89 LPANIT JalandharINR 5 lakhINR 8.9 lakhNOTE: The fee & placement stats mentioned above are sourced from multiple sources. Hence, are indicative. Basis the above comparison, it can be considered that Panjab University is equally competitive for BTech as NIT Jalandhar. Since all affiliated colleges of Panjab University offer BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling, it again shows its competitiveness for the Engineering programmes. 

According to media reports, the highest and average package offered during Panjab University UIET (BTech and MTech) placements 2023 stood at INR 45 LPA and INR 8.89 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 383 offers were made during PU UIET placements 2023. The top recruiters during Panjab University placements 2023 included leading companies such as Amazon, Dabur and American Express. The university was also ranked in the top 25 under the University category by NIRF 2023. Other than this, it has a five-story impressive library, various spots and playground facilities along with up-to-date labs making it a decent choice among students. For more reviews on Panjab University's BTech programme, check out the verified students' reviews on Shiksha here. 

The total tuition fee for BTech ranges between INR 99,710 and INR 6.19 Lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee for JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PU LEET or PU MEET depending on their admission process. Considering the fee charged by the topmost BTech colleges in the country, i.e., IITs, the fee charged by PU can not be considered affordable provided it goes up to 6.19 Lacs tuition charges. However, the university offers a wide range of merit, category-based and other scholarships for handicapped students to furnish the financial needs of the students. More details on the same can be obtained from the official website.Coming back to the additional charges that students are required to pay beyond the tuition charges is the fee for JEE Main application form. The same for General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) male candidates is INR 650 for a single paper while SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender and Female candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 325. Additionally, the application fee for JAC Chandigarh is INR 2,800 and the same for PU LEET and PU MEET is INR 2,175 and INR 2,500, respectively.