GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
The CCMT 2025 Special Round 2 seat allotment result for M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan courses has been released on ccmt.admissions.nic.in. Candidates must complete the document verification and admission confirmation process by the deadline of July 29, 2025.
The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The PEC Chandigarh courses include eight B.Tech programmes and 14 M.Tech programmes. The PhD course is offered in engineering, science, management, humanities and social sciences. The institute offers scholarships as well for students belonging to a financially weaker background. The PEC Chandigarh fees are moderate starting from Rs 71,000 per year. This will vary depending on the degree level and duration of the course opted for. The PEC Chandigarh course admissions are both based on merit and valid entrance exam scores. For B.Tech, JEE Main scores are considered, whereas, for M.Tech, GATE scores are considered. Candidates awaiting their allotment results can now access the JOSSA Round 6 Seat Allotment list, which has been released.
The institute has exceptional placement records. The PEC Chandigarh placement cell looks over all the placement-related activities like mock interviews, personality development, skill enhancement training, etc. Many reputed companies and organizations recruit students from the PEC Chandigarh placement drive. Some of them are TCS, IBM, Infosys, Hexaware, Genpact, Sapient, Bosch, JP Morgan, Edelweiss, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, etc. In 2025, the average package offered to PEC students was around 16 LPA while the highest package revolved around 25 LPA.
Punjab Engineering College (PEC) was established in 1921 in Lahore and was later moved to its present campus in Chandigarh in 1953. It is and was It was affiliated to Panjab University. It became Deemed University in 2003 through MHRD. And later, being renamed PEC University of Technology in 2009. In 2007 the original name was restored, that is Punjab Engineering College with parenthesis Deemed to be University. PEC Chandigarh B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 101-150 in India in 2024.
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹50,500 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, one optional subject: Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject, minimum aggregate of 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination, valid rank in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹65,000 - 1,94,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate score of 60%, valid GATE score |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹70,000 | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum percentage or CGPA as specified by the university, Strong academic background, Research aptitude, Performance in previous academic programs, Entrance test score. |
PEC Chandigarh courses include eight B.Tech and 14 M.Tech programmes. Admission to these will require valid scores in JEE Main and GATE entrance exams. Along with these PEC also offers PhD programmes in engineering, management, science, humanities and social sciences. The fees range from Rs 71,000 to 1.91 lakh per year, varying based on the degree opted for.
The Punjab Engineering College course admissions are offered several specialisations for the students to choose from. The following are the specialisations offered by PEC Chandigarh’s B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses.
Aerospace Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering | Materials and Metallurgical Engineering |
Electrical Engineering | Production and Industrial Engineering |
Civil Engineering (Transportation) | Mechanical Engineering |
Civil Engineering (Water Resources) | Communication Engineering and Signal Processing |
Civil Engineering (Structures) | Electronics (VLSI Design) |
Computer Science and Engineering | Materials and Metallurgical Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security) | Production and Industrial Engineering |
Environmental Engineering | Industrial Design |
Electrical Engineering | Centre for Total Quality Management |
Aerospace Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
Computer Science and Engineering | Materials and Metallurgical Engineering |
Electrical Engineering | Production and Industrial Engineering |
Applied Sciences | Centre of Management and Humanities |
Centre of Excellence in Industrial and Product Design |
The Punjab Engineering College admissions are done based on the candidate's marks obtained in their previous qualifying examinations, along with valid entrance exam scores. The admission process is mostly done online through the institute’s official website. PEC Chandigarh admission requires candidates to meet the eligibility criteria, after which they can apply for their desired course. The selection process will be based on their performance in entrance exams. For the B.Tech course, JEE Main scores are considered, for M.Tech, valid GATE scores are considered. The PEC Chandigarh admission process is simple and easy to follow. The PEC Chandigarh admission requirements are given below, that the candidates need to meet/fulfil to proceed further with the application and selection procedure:
Courses | Eligibility Criteria | Exams Accepted | Duration |
B.Tech | A 50% in the 10+2 qualifying exam | JEE Main | 4 years |
M.Tech | A 60% in graduation in a relevant subject | GATE | 2 years |
PhD | Must have a post-graduation degree | - | 3 years |
For admission to Punjab Engineering College, candidates have to complete the application process online. The application process is simple and can be done from the comfort of one's home. The application process for each course is different. For B.Tech application has to be done from the JEE Main website, similarly, the M.Tech application has to be done from the GATE website.
The following are the basic steps for the PEC Chandigarh admission procedure:
The PEC Chandigarh application fee is different for different courses. The application fee for B.Tech courses is Rs 650 (Rs 325 - reserved categories) and for M.Tech it is Rs 1,500 (Rs 750 - women and reserved categories). The application fees have to be paid online through debit/ credit card, net banking, UPI or Paytm.
PEC Chandigarh placements are conducted through a dedicated placement cell called the Career Development and Guidance Centre. It is responsible for all the placement-related activities taking place in the institution. Students are given proper training through mock interviews, aptitude tests, skill enhancement training, workshops, seminars, industry visits and many other pre-placement activities. The Punjab Engineering College placement offers are varied, with recruitment options both in corporate and the public sector as well as entrepreneurship. The table below lists down the placement statistics of PEC Chandigarh for the year 2025.
Number of companies visited | 377 |
Number of offers made | 518 |
Number of students placed | 661 |
Average Package | 15.97 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, Deloitte, Samsung, and Google |
Categories | Details |
Number of Students Received PPOs | 149 |
Highest Package | Rs 83 LPA |
Computer Science Average Package | Rs 24.24 LPA |
Electrical Average Package | Rs 15.29 LPA |
Mechanical Highest Package | Rs 40.10 LPA |
Highest Stipend (Internship) | Rs 1.6 Lakh per month (CSE) |
Second Highest Stipend (Internship) | Rs 1.5 Lakh per month (Electronics) |
Top Recruiter (Internship) | Uber (Offered the Highest Stipend) |
Microsoft | ACC Cement | Maruti Suzuki | IBM |
Accenture | BHEL | Infosys | |
RBS | TCS | Amazon | EY |
Goldman Sachs | Deloitte | JP Morgan | HDFC Bank |
PEC Chandigarh JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the B.Tech program. Round-wise All India opening and closing ranks for admission to the B.Tech program at PEC Chandigarh, for general category students are given below:
PEC Chandigarh JEE Main Cutoff 2025 Round 6 has been released for admission to the B.Tech program. The cutoff 2025 Round 6 closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 13234 in the general category. PEC Chandigarh JEE Main Cutoff 2025 Round 6 for all courses in the general category is given below:
Courses | All India Quota (Closing Rank) | Home State Quota (Closing Rank) |
Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 32732 | 55662 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 53919 | 106307 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 13234 | 19702 |
Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) (4 Years, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.)) | 13496 | 21260 |
Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) (4 Years, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.)) | 15295 | 25310 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 28432 | 49806 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 20155 | 36774 |
Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 21056 | 40631 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 16059 | 33277 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 40009 | 67850 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 58431 | 117242 |
Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 50157 | 93234 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering (Engineering)B.Tech
B.Tech in Production Engineering (Engineering)The PEC University of Technology campus spreads across an area of 149 acres of land. The campus is filled with greenery and has a clean environment. Being situated in such a huge space the campus is divided into various functional areas, like the main campus building following the academic block, administrative block, technology block, separate hostels for boys and girls, a residential complex for faculty and staff and a market. The PEC Chandigarh campus also has banks, ATMs and a medical centre.
The PEC Chandigarh campus has a well-maintained infrastructure with all the updated facilities like air-conditioned classrooms, an auditorium, a library, a computer centre, lecture and seminar halls, laboratories and also an open-air theatre for hosting cultural activities.
The Punjab Engineering College along with proper academic growth of the students also focuses on holistic development. For this open playgrounds, tennis courts, squash courts, a swimming pool and a gymnasium are available.
The PEC University of Technology along with the proper academic development also encourages holistic development among students. For this, several cultural activities, fests, competitions, sports activities, etc. take place at PEC Chandigarh. There are also various clubs, that the students can be a part of.
Campus Fest: Also known as the PEC fest it is a cultural festival that takes place on the campus every year in the month of November.
Clubs: The clubs that are present at the PEC Chandigarh campus are the Art and Photography Club, Communication Club, Rotaract Club, Dramatics Club, Energy and Environ-vision Club, Robotics, Music Club, Projection Club, Speakers Association & Study Circle (SAASC), IEEE, ISTE and sports activities.
Magazine: Known as the PECMAG, it is the magazine issued by the institute once every year. This magazine consists of articles on technology and literature and is mostly written by students. Also, it consists of memoranda for the final year students.
There are several different Punjab Engineering scholarship schemes offered to the students of the institute. These are given only to deserving students who meet the eligibility requirements. The PEC Chandigarh scholarships include full freeship, half freeship, fee waivers, etc. The following are some of the scholarships offered at PEC.
PEC Chandigarh admission is granted to students who qualify for the entrance exam and meet the college’s cutoff. Moreover, students also must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for admission. For B.Tech admission, JEE Mains score is considered, and the allotment takes place through JoSAA counselling, admissions for this year BTech courses are ongoing, JoSAA has released the cutoff for various rounds, interested candidates can check the result on the official website. For MTech admissions, GATE scores are considered followed by CCMT counselling. This year MTech admissions have already been done, for next year the registrations will start from August 2025.
Events | Dates |
JEE Main Exam Dates | January 2025 (Session 1), April 1 to 8, 2025 (Session 2) |
JEE Main Result Date | April 17, 2025 |
JEE Mains 2026 | |
Registration Starts | November 2025 |
1st Session Exam | January 2026 |
2nd Session Exam | April 2026 |
JEE Mains 2025 | |
JoSAA Counselling | June 2, 2025 |
Round 1 Counselling Result | June 19, 2025 |
Round 2 Counselling Result | June 25, 2025 |
Round 3 Counselling Result | July 4, 2025 |
Round 4 Counselling Result | July 7, 2025 |
Round 4 Concludes | July 9, 2025 |
Round 5 Counselling Result | July 11, 2025 |
Round 5 Concludes | July 17, 2025 |
Round 6 Counselling results | July 16,2025 |
Date | Events |
August 2025 | Registration Begins |
February 2026 | Exam |
Day, Date | Time (IST) |
Saturday, 1st February 2025 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | |
Sunday, 2nd February 2025 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | |
Saturday, 15th February 2025 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM | |
Sunday, 16th February 2025 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
As per the seat reservation policy of PEC University of Technology, 10% seats in the each course at the university are reserved for other backward class (OBC) candidates. Other than this, 25% seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates, 5% for sports and 48% general category candidates.