PEC Chandigarh: Cutoff, Placements, Admissions 2024, Fees

According to the PEC Chandigarh cutoff for Round 6 in 2023, the closing scores for all M.Tech specialisations ranged between 352 to 450 while for Round 1, the closing ranks ranged between 368 and 450. candidates seeking admission to PEC Chandigarh are expected to have a rank between the mentioned range. The most competitive specialisation has been M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering with a closing score of 450, followed by M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering and M.Tech in Healthcare Informatics with 371 score each. Analysis of cut offs for previous years for M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering reveals that PEC Chandigarh has seen an increasing trend compared to 2021. 

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

Good for B.E./B.Tech:

* Pros:
+ Good placements and internships, with companies like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and JP Morgan visiting the campus.
+ Strong industry connections and a large alumni network.
+ Variety of extracurricular activities and events, including PECFest.
* Cons:
+ Infrastructure is outdated, with some older buildings and limited facilities.
+ Some professors may not be enthusiastic about teaching.
+ Limited availability of certain resources and equipment.
* Overall, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh is considered a good institution for pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology.

Note: The information provided is based on reviews and feedback from current students and alumni, and may not reflect the full range of experiences at the college.

In 2023, the B.E. in Computer Science Engineering had a JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank of 12,868, while the BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering had a closing rank of 22,448. For specialised programmes like B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) and B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), the closing ranks were 16,803 and 12,981, respectively.

The branch-wise offers made during PEC Chandigarh placements 2023 is presented below:

Branch	Total Offers (2023)	Eligible Students (2023)
Aero	15	30
CSE	132	119
Civil	43	83
ECE	112	119
Electrical	93	109
Mechanical	71	93
Metallurgical	29	42
Production	23	26

The key highlights of PEC Chandigarh placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2201)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 41 LPA	INR 64.5 LPA	INR 83 LPA
Average package	INR 10.91 LPA	INR 13.50 LPA	INR 15.97 LPA
Median package	INR 9 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA
Total offers	495	608	518
PPOs received	112	133	149
Total students	608	670	621

PEC is good college or a bad college. It depends like if you are looking it for world class infrastructure, world class hostel than it will really disappoint you but if you are looking it for better placement and internship than believe PEC is really a good college. Because if you compare placements from any other same tier college, our college has far better placements.

The highest package offered during PEC Chandigarh placements 2023 stood at INR 83 LPA. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the highest package offered over the past three years during PEC Chandigarh placements, which is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2201)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 41 LPA	INR 64.5 LPA	INR 83 LPA

The key highlights of PEC Chandigarh Electrical Engineering placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	Electrical Placement Statistics (2021)	Electrical Placement Statistics (2022)	Electrical Placement Statistics (2023)
Eligible Students	107	116	109
Total Offers	101	117	93

The overall median package offered during PEC Chandigarh placements 2023 stood at INR 12 LPA. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during PEC Chandigarh placements, which is presented below:

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

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2201)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 9 LPA	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA

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

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for B.E./B.Tech Programs at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

The placement cell at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, seems to be effective in providing opportunities for students to secure jobs in various industries. Here are some key findings:

* Good Placements: Many students reported that the college provides good placements, with several companies visiting the campus regularly. (Students)
* Placement Cell: One student mentioned that "the placement cell is working very effectively for students to get placed." (Student)
* Almost 50% Placement Rate: According to one student, "almost 50% of students from our course got an internship."
* Multinational Companies Visiting Campus: Several students mentioned that the college receives visits from multinational companies like HCL, Micromax, JP Morgan, and ZS, among others.
* Internship Opportunities: While not all students may get interning opportunities, some reported that the college provides internship opportunities in core electrical companies.

However, it's essential to note that some students felt that the placement cell could be improved further, particularly in terms of supporting students in securing core electrical company internships.

In summary, while there may be scope for improvement, the placement cell at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, appears to be effective in providing good placement opportunities for students, with a focus on both core and non-core sectors.

The application process for PEC Chandigarh admissions in 2024 necessitates the submission of several essential documents alongside the completed application form. These documents typically include the candidate's Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, Bachelor’s degree certificate (if applicable), a passport-size photograph, Aadhar Card, and caste certificate (if applicable). Ensuring all necessary documents are accurately provided is crucial to ensuring eligibility for admission to Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh.

PEC Chandigarh cutoff for BE and BTech is also released for the Home State Quota up to Round 8. Tabulated below is the Last Round PEC Chandigarh cutoff 2023 for General category students for the Home State Quota for CSE branch:

Course	2023
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering	19082
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)	23743
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	20432

 

One can not commit about how much marks one should get to opt electrical engineering in PEC. But if you get percentile around 97 and above in JEE you can easily get electrical engineering in PEC but it also varies year to year. So try to get 98 percentile you can surely get electrical engineering in PEC.

Punjab Engineering College cutoff 2024 for the Round 1 has been released after considering factors such as the difficulty level and the number of candidates taking the GATE exam. Below are the list of factors determining the Punjab Engineering College GATE cutoff 2024:

• Number of candidates appearing for the GATE Exam
• Number of vacant seats at IIIT Pune
• Number of candidates aspiring to get a particular branch at IIIT Pune
• Difficulty level of Exam
• Cutoff trends from the previous years

PEC Chandigarh cutoff for BE and BTech courses is based on JEE Main scores. Candidates seeking admission to the course must meet JEE Main cutoff for the further admission process. Candidates go through different rounds of counselling of JoSAA and CSAB for the final admission. Tabulated below is the PEC cutoff through JEE Main for top 5 BE/ BTech courses: 

Course	2023
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering	12868
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	22448
B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)	16803
B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)	25163
B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	12981

 

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech programme at PEC Chandigarh is fixed at INR 1.4 lakh, covering the entire two-year duration. This fee structure solely encompasses tuition expenses and excludes additional charges like hostel and mess fees. It's important to note that the mentioned fee is sourced from an official body, though it's subject to change and may vary.

The eligibility criteria for the BDes course at PEC Chandigarh is that candidates should have passed Class 12 (Science, Commerce and Humanities/ Arts) from a recognised board. Moreover, candidates also need to clear the entrance exam for PEC Chandigarh BDes admissions. The entrance exams accepted include UCEED, NID DAT, JEE Main, and NATA. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website.

The GATE CCMT 2023 cutoff for PEC Chandigarh releases round-wise. Tabulated below is the Round 1 closing rank for PEC Chandigarh for M.Tech for the General category students:

Course	R1 Closing Rank
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	378
M.Tech. in Information Security	386
M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering	450
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	368
M.Tech. in Electronics (VLSI Design)	380
M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering	371
M.Tech in Computer Aided Design Manufacture and Engineering	368
M.Tech in Healthcare Informatics	371

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527