Discontinued (Jan 2023)- B.E. in Chemical Engineering 

at Panjab University, Chandigarh

A comparison of both these institutes for their BTech programme based on multiple components, such as fee, ranking and placements are tabulated below:

NOTE: 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. 

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:

No,  JEE Main 2024 dates for admission to PUCHD and other JEE accepting colleges are not out yet. It is expected that JEE Main 2024 notification will be released in the first week of December. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions in January and April. The exact date of the exam for both sessions will be announced in the notification. Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 dates and the schedule of all events of the examination including application form, correction, admit card, exam, answer key, and result here. 

For the academic year 2023-24, the process started in the month of July and ended in the month of August. The same can stand true for admission 2024-25 if the university and the JAC Chandigarh counselling body follows the similar admission cycle. Any changes in the dates and the updated schedule for 2024 will be updated here once out. 

The fees for BTech in Punjab University is aound INR 92,500- INR 6.2 lakh. Panjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations at the undergraduate level. Along with this, the university also offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme to the students. 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

Panjab University cutoff for BE course is based on JEE Main scores. The counselling concluded after the relase of Round 5. Candidates looking forward to Panjab University admissions must have a valid score in JEE Main in order to be eligible for further process. Tabulated below is the round wise closing ranks for Panjab University cutoff for BE courses for candidates to check whether they are eligible as per the cutoff or not:

Punjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations along with an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme. Admission to both programmes is based on JEE Main. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of  PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. The minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is Class 12 with PCM subjects from a recognised board as per JAC Chandigarh eligibility criteria. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. 

The key highlights of Panjab University UIET (BTech/MTech) placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Further, according to the PU Engineering NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Panjab University BTech placements over the past three years are presented below:

Yes, Panjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations at the undergraduate level. Along with this, the university also offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme to the students. Some of the popular specialisations under BTech include Chemical and Food Technology, among various others. Other than regular admission to these BTech specialisations, PUCHD also offers the provision of lateral entry in these. For more details,  read all about the specialisations available under PU BTech here. 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. Hence, the selection criteria of PU BTech is completed via JAC Chandigarh Counselling. 

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.