How many Engineering colleges are there in Punjab?

There are about 150+ best Engineering colleges in Punjab. Among these, 113 colleges are privately owned, 37 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 3 BTech colleges. JEE Main, CUET, etc. are some of the widely accepted entrance exams in top private Engineering colleges in Punjab . Some of the popular colleges include Thapar University, Chandigarh University, IIT Ropar, LPU, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, and many others.

Which is the No. 1 Engineering college in Punjab?

Hi, IIT Ropar emerged as the No. 1 BTech college in Punjab followed by other colleges. Listed below are some colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024: College Names NIRF 2022 NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 IIT Ropar Ranking 22 22 22 Thapar University Ranking 28 20 29 Chandigarh University Ranking 45 38 32 LPU Ranking 51 50 50 NIT Jalandhar Ranking 52 46 58 Chitkara University Chandigarh Ranking 144 92 94

Is it worth of doing an Engineering from Punjab?

Joining the top BTech colleges in Pubjab can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package: College Names Total Tuition Fee Average Placement Package Thapar University BTech INR 9 lakh – INR 18 lakh INR 10 LPA – INR 12 LPA Chitkara University BTech INR 8 lakh - INR 51 lakh INR 9 LPA IIT Ropar BTech INR 8 lakh INR 12 LPA LPU BTech INR 8 lakh – INR 16 lakh INR 7 LPA NIT Jalandhar BTech INR 5 lakh INR 9 LPA

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to Engineering colleges in Punjab?

Candidates looking forward to pursuing a BTech course must fulfill the requirements laid down by the colleges. Aspirants who meet the eligibility conditions can apply for the course. Check below the common eligibility criteria for admission to the top BTech colleges in Punjab: Candidates must have earned a passing grade in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 exam with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board. For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, etc. and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking provision. As per the current exam pattern of JEE Main, 4 marks is awarded for every correct answer, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the placement package offered to Engineering graduates of Punjab?

Hi, IIT Ropar offered the highest placement package of INR 12 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated in Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Zomato, etc. Listed below are some colleges along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters: College Names Average Placement Package Top Recruiters Thapar University Placements INR 10 LPA – INR 12 LPA Zomato, Deloitte, IBM, Infosys, Microsoft, etc. Chitkara University Placements INR 9 LPA Adobe, Deloitte, Amazon, Zomato, ITC, DLF, HP, etc. IIT Ropar Placements INR 12 LPA Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Zomato, etc. LPU Placements INR 7 LPA Infosys, L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, ICICI Bank, etc. NIT Jalandhar Placements INR 9 LPA Adani Group, PayTm, Honda, ZS Associates, Havells, etc.

Is it enough to learn from NCERT textbook to clear JEE Main 2026?

While NCERT books are good to begin the JEE Mains preparation, students should not study only NCERT. As JEE Mains exam is known to test candidates conceptual and analytical skills, and to have all the knowledge that would help in achieving a good score, candidates must also refer other study materials as recommended by teachers to prepae for the exam.

What are the private top Engineering colleges in Punjab?

The table below shows the private best Engineering colleges in Punjab along with their total tuition fees and their seat intake: Private Colleges Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake Thapar University Admission INR 9 lakh – INR 18 lakh Seats: 3,458 Chandigarh University Admission INR 6 lakh – INR 14 lakh LPU Admission INR 8 lakh – INR 16 lakh Seats: 1,620 Chitkara University Chandigarh Admission INR 8 lakh – INR 51 lakh Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Admission INR 2 lakh Seats: 1,005

Is BTech losing its value?

In the past five years, there has been a steady decline in enrollment for B.Tech and B.E courses due to a reduction in job opportunities in core streams. Fresher hiring by IT companies has notably decreased, dropping from 26% of overall passouts in FY22 to 15% and 10% in FY23 and FY24. However, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity, which continue to experience niche demand are in hope. There is rising demand in emerging BTech specializations like Robotics Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food Technology, etc.

How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?

Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.

What are the affordable colleges in Punjab that offer Engineering courses?

It is estimated that joining the top engineering colleges in Punjab might be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees between INR 2-3 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees: Low-cost BTech Colleges Tuition Fee Panjab University INR 99,700 IIMT Studies Chandigarh INR 86,000 Dr. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology INR 92,000 Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri INR 1.98 lakh Rayat Bahra University INR 1.8 lakh

What are the best government colleges in Punjab that offer Engineering courses?

The table below shows the best government Engineering colleges in Punjab along with their total tuition fees/seat intake: Public/Government Colleges Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake IIT Ropar Admission INR 8 lakh Seats: 440 NIT Jalandhar Admission INR 5 lakh Seats: 1,106 Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Admission INR 7 lakh Seats: 877 Panjab University Admission INR 1 Lacs – INR 6 lakh Seats: 1,254 Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Admission INR 2 Lacs – INR 3 lakh Seats: 240

Best Engineering Colleges in Chandigarh - 2025 Admission, Fees, Placements

There are nearly 13 colleges in Chandigarh that offer B.E. / B.Tech courses in full-time mode of study, division of colleges by ownership is private: 7 and public / government: 5.

Location wise

There are colleges offering the B.E. / B.Tech in major cities and states all over India. The following table lists all the prominent cities where these colleges are located:

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	643 Colleges
Maharashtra	594 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	398 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	383 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	321 Colleges
Karnataka	301 Colleges
Telangana	288 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	286 Colleges
Haryana	203 Colleges
Kerala	197 Colleges
Rajasthan	197 Colleges
Gujarat	191 Colleges
Punjab	154 Colleges
Chennai	146 Colleges
Hyderabad	127 Colleges
Pune	126 Colleges
Orissa	123 Colleges
Bangalore	119 Colleges
West Bengal	118 Colleges
Bhopal	105 Colleges

Specializations

There are various specialisations offered by B.E. / B.Tech colleges in Chandigarh like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Tabulated below is the specialisations offered by no. of colleges

Specialization Details	Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	11 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	8 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	7 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	7 Colleges
Civil Engineering	5 Colleges
Information Technology	4 Colleges
Mechatronics Engineering	4 Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	4 Colleges
Biotechnology Engineering	3 Colleges
Chemical Engineering	3 Colleges
Electronics Engineering	3 Colleges
Food Technology	3 Colleges
Big Data & Analytics	2 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	2 Colleges
Cyber Security	2 Colleges
AI & Robotics	1 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	1 Colleges
Aerospace Engineering	1 Colleges
Cloud Computing	1 Colleges
Game Design	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level entrance exams. The top entrance exams for various colleges offering B.E. / B.Tech in Chandigarh are listed in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
JEE Main	8 Colleges
CBSE 12th	5 Colleges
PSEB 12th	5 Colleges
JAC Chandigarh	3 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
NMIMS CET	2 Colleges
CUCET Chandigarh University	1 Colleges
PULEET	1 Colleges
PTU BTech	1 Colleges
DASA UG	1 Colleges