Discontinued (Jan 2023)- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at Panjab University, Chandigarh

The total fee for BTech ranges from INR 92,460 to INR 5.6 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. The fee for JEE Main application form 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. 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. 

Candidates seeking admission to Panjab University affiliated colleges are required to register for JAC Chandigarh counselling on the basis of their scores in JEE Main. Read more on JAC Chandigarh registration here. The application fee for counselling or entrance exams relevant for Panjab University BE admission are as follows:

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. 

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. 

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:

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:

The overall the highest package offered during Panjab University BTech CSE placements 2023 is not released. However, the highest package (On-Campus) offered during Panjab University UIET (BTech / MTech) placements 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 45 LPA. Apart from this, the average package offered during Panjab University UIET placements 2023 and 2022 stood at INR 8.89 LPA and INR 7.69 LPA, respectively.

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.