Discontinued (Jan 2023)- M.Tech. in Micro Electronics 

at UIET Chandigarh, Chandigarh

The admission process for MTech programs at UIET is based on the candidate’s GATE score and performance in the qualifying examination.

Preference is given to GATE-qualified candidates for all courses. Candidates with at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination will be given admission if seats remain vacant after GATE-qualified candidates’ admission.

In conclusion, GATE is the mandatory entrance exam to get admission to MTech at UIET.

Academic Performance: Applicants failing to meet the GATE qualification criteria are required to have 60% marks in a course equivalent to B.E/B.Tech to be offered admission provided there are unoccupied seats after giving admissions to GATE-qualified candidates.

Entrance Exam: In some specializations admission can also be provided on the basis of Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) in postgraduate courses.

It should be mentioned that these requirements may vary, and it is always a good idea to find the current information on the official sources of the university or call the admissions office and obtain the latest information regarding these requirements.

UIET Chandigarh offers two-year M.Tech and ME courses at the PG level. Candidates who have passed BTech/ BE degree in relevant subjects with at least 60% aggregate can apply for any of the M.Tech courses. Below is UIET Chandigarh M.Tech and ME specialisations:

• ME in Computer Science and Engineering
• ME in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
• ME in Information Technology
• ME in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• ME in Mechanical Engineering
• ME in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power System)
• ME0 in Biotechnology
• MTech in Material Science and Technology
• MTech in Micro-electronics

According to media reports, the overall placement rate recorded during UIET Chandigarh placement 2025 was 78.4%. Refer to the table for more clarity:

The total tuition fee for UIET Chandigarh ME/ M.Tech ranges between INR 62,800 and INR 1.4 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants once selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. On investing on M.Tech course of UIET, aspirants can expect an average package of INR 4.3 lakh.

UIET is ranked among the best 30 engineering colleges in India. It has a very high placement percentage with an average pay package of INR 8.72 LPA in the year 2023. UIET’s infrastructure is quite good: well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, workshops, a library, computer center, sports complex and a canteen.

The faculty at UIET are said to be one of the finest within the region. Some feel that it is a good college for placements, infrastructure and campus life as well.

More than 100 companies took part in the Punjab University UIET placements 2025 and offered 356 job offers to the students. Some of the top recruiters include Samsung, Infosys, KPMG, Deloitte, Adobe, etc.

The JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling will be scheduled for BE/BTech admissions offered by the institutes in Chandigarh based on JEE Main scores and the Class 12th pass percentage or equivalent examination. The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) has not yet released the 2026 counselling schedule. However, by looking at last year's schedule, it is anticipated that the JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling procedure will tentatively start at the end of April 2026.

Aspirants are first required to fill out the application form for the respective exam. The inter-se merit of the candidates for BE admission will be determined on the basis of All India Rank (AIR) obtained in JEE Main followed by JAC Counselling. For lateral entry, PULEET is conducted by the university for admission. UIET selects aspirants for ME/ M.Tech courses based on GATE score. Non-GATE candidates can also get admission based on their merit in the last qualifying exam.

According to data gathered from multiple online sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of UIET Chandigarh students. The sector-wise UIET Chandigarh alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.