Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) has 260+ Faculty members. 80% hold a Ph.D. Degree. The faculty-student ratio is 1:15. 40% of the faculty have experience in industries, and 25% have international exposure. Important Data: The number of 120+ faculty members who have 10+ years of experience, and 50+ have experience for more than 20 years. The department-wise faculty strength is Computer Science - 40; Electrical-30, Mechanical - 30; Civil-25 and core disciplines. 20+ adjunct faculty from industries and research institutions. Research focus: more than 150 more research publications every year, more than 50 funded projects, and over INR 5 crore of more research grants. 

During my years at Pondicherry Engineering College, the selection procedure comprised online registration on the PEC website, which charges an application fee of INR 500-1,000. The application form is properly filled with the requirements and submitted. Requirements Upload 10th and 12th marks sheets, JEE Main/ GATE admit card, and Transfer Certificate. The Eligible candidate participates in CENTAC counseling for B.E./B.Tech and GATE-based counselling for M.E./M.Tech. PhD candidates clear the entrance test and interview for selection. Dates/Closing Application dates: June 15, B.E./B.Tech July 15, M.E./M.Tech January 15, Ph.D. June-August: Timeline for Admission 10th, 12th marks sheets, Admit card of JEE Main/GATE, Transfer certificate, Category certificates.  

They have multiple access routes through which the aspirants can get into Pondicherry Engineering College. For the B.E./B.Tech course, 45% of the seats are available based on the scores obtained in JEE Main through the counselling of CENTAC. Of the total 25% is through the management quota 15% through the all-India quota, and 5% through the NRI quota with lateral entry for the Diploma holders. Entrance to the M.E./M.Tech programme is by 50% GATE scores while 50% is done through management quota. To get into the PhD program, pass an entrance test and an interview is required along with the selection through merit. Eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 45 per cent aggregate for B.E./B.Tech, graduation degree with an aggregate percentage of 50 per cent for M.E./M.Tech, and a master's degree for Ph.D. The application fee ranges between INR 500 to 1,000 and the admission timeline is June-August.

For admission into B.E./B.Tech at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), make an application as follows:Apply through JEE Main scores (50% weightage) Register on the PEC website. Fill the application form (INR 500-1,000 fee). 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST), Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics mandatory. Normalize +2 marks (30% weightage) and PCM marks (20% weightage). Counselling: Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC). Seat matrix: 480 seats (360 JEE Main qualifiers, 120 lateral entry). Document verification: June-July. Admission confirmation: July-August. Required documents: JEE Main admit card, +2 marks sheet, transfer certificate, category certificates.

Pondicherry Engineering College disburses many scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. It makes sure that 90% of the students avail of scholarships. Major Scholarships: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Government of Puducherry Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Central Sector Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Alumni Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Eligibility: 60-90% aggregate marks with an annual family income of below INR 2-6 lakhs. Other Facilities: SC/ST students are exempted from the fee structure. BC/MBC students have fee exemption to the extent of 50%. More than 500 students have received scholarships every year, which is a total of INR 1.5 crore. The scholarship is offered in amounts ranging from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000 per year. 

Pondicherry Engineering College provides for an integrated development with a strong number of extracurricular activities and clubs. More than 20 student clubs and organizations; more than 10 technical clubs; and more than 5 cultural clubs. Important clubs are: the Robotics Club, Coding Club, IEEE Student Branch, IETE Student Forum, Music Club, Drama Club, and Literary Club. PECFEST- the tech fest; CULTURA- the cultural fest; SPORTSFEST. And INTERCOLLEGIATE competitions. More than 500 students are actively engaged in NSS/NCC/community service. Sports grounds: cricket, football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. 80% of students engage in extra-curricular activities. 50+ guest lectures, workshops, and seminars per year.

B.E./B.Tech is perceived to be the most popular course at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) because of a strong industry interface, research-based curriculum, and an excellent placement record. Some key reasons - placement rate: 90% and above each year; recruiters: 250 and above; maximum package: INR 22 Lacs per annum; average package: INR 6-8 Lacs per annum. Toppers include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, CTS, and Accenture. B.E./B.Tech accreditation with NBA; NAAC with 'A' grade instituted at PEC. Available in 9 disciplines: Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc. Admission through marks scored in the entrance test of JEE Main. More than 1500 students, and over 200 faculty members.