M.E. in Biotechnology 

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

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.

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

UIET Chandigarh is a government institute. It is an engineering institute of Punjab University, Chandigarh, India offering Undergradute, Postgraduate as well as Ph.D. programs. The institute is affiliated with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Therefore, UIET Chandigarh is a government institute affiliated with a regulatory body of the Government of India.

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.

The list of top recruiters during UIET Chandigarh placements 2024 is presented below:

Candidates are required to meet the eligibility requirement for the course they are applying for. Candidates can apply for UG courses after completing Class 12. Graduation is mandatory for aspirants applying for PG courses. Find below course-wise eligibility and selection criteria:

As per the UIET Chandigarh, cutoff for Round 4 in 2023, the closing ranks for all BE specialisations ranged from 44170 to 146444. The most competitive specialisation has been Computer Science and Engineering with a closing rank of 44170, followed by Information Technology with 53185 rank.

Analysis of cut offs for previous years for Computer Science and Engineering reveals that, UIET Chandigarh has seen a declining trend compared to 2022. When compared from 2021 to 2022, it shows improving trend. The Cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering in Round 4 was 36201 in 2021 and 34583 in 2022 respectively.