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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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 Punjab: Fees, Ranking 2025, Admission, Courses, Placements

There are about 150+ best Engineering colleges in Punjab. Among these, 110+ colleges are privately owned, 30+ colleges are owned by the government, 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.

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2025
Top BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2024
Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions 2025
Top BTech Colleges in Punjab: Exams Schedule 2025
- 4.1 What are the entrance exams accepted by best Engg Colleges in Punjab?
Best Private Engineeri

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2025
Top BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2024
Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions 2025
Top BTech Colleges in Punjab: Exams Schedule 2025
- 4.1 What are the entrance exams accepted by best Engg Colleges in Punjab?
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Best Govt. Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Region-wise Top Btech Colleges in Punjab
- 7.1 Best Engineering Colleges in Mohali
- 7.2 Best Engineering Colleges in Jalandhar
- 7.3 Best Engineering Colleges in Amritsar
Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Fees Vs Salary
Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Low-cost BTech Colleges in Punjab
Specialisations Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab
Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Comparison

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2025

An Engineering course is a structured educational programme that focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become engineers. Engineering is a broad field that encompasses various branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, and Aerospace Engineering, among others.

The key highlights related to top B Tech colleges in Punjab are mentioned below:

Particulars	Parameters/Statistics
No. of Colleges	150+
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 lakh: 3 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 10+ colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 80+ colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 50+ colleges > INR 5 lakh: 20+ colleges
Flagship Course	BTech
Top BTech Institutes in Punjab	Thapar University, Chandigarh University, IIT Ropar, LPU, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, and many others.
Top Specialisations	Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Main, CUET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff 2024 Predictor

Top BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances.

Following is a list of top Engineering colleges in Punjab ranked by NIRF with the past three years:

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

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

READ MORE: Career after BTech

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions 2025

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 B Tech 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.

Top BTech Colleges in Punjab: Exams Schedule 2025

Listed below are the most popular entrance exams accepted by top Engineering colleges in Punjab:

JEE Main: The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), popularly called JEE Main, is the exam conducted for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. The JEE Main exam is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, conducted for admission to IITs.
CUET: Common University Entrance Test also known as CUET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses offered by participating institutes. Introduced in 2022, the CUET exam aligns as a significant UG entrance examination, offering candidates a common platform for seeking admission to UG programs in top colleges/universities throughout India. The exam is conducted once a year in over 500 cities in India and abroad. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. CUET exam is conducted in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registered for the entrance exam.

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted in top B Tech colleges in Punjab along with their dates and Schedules:

Exams	Date	Schedule
JEE Main 2025 Exam	Over for '25	JEE Main Schedule
CUET 2025 Exam	Over for '25	CUET Schedule

What are the entrance exams accepted by best Engg Colleges in Punjab?

The table below shows the popular entrance exams accepted by various top BTech colleges in Punjab along with their cutoff predictor:

Exams	No. of Colleges	Cutoff Predictor
JEE Main	58	JEE Main 2024 Predictor
CUET	10	CUET 2024 Predictor

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Read more about NCERT solutions:

Best Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab

The table below shows the best private Engineering colleges in Punjab along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Exams/Eligibility Criteria
Thapar University Admission	INR 10 lakh – INR 19.5 lakh Seats: 3,458	Exams: JEE Main, NEET Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 60% aggregate
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 6 lakh – INR 14 lakh	Exams: CUCET Chandigarh University Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 50% aggregate
LPU Admission	INR 5 lakh – INR 6 lakh Seats: 1,620	Exams: JEE Main, LPU NEST, CUET, etc. Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 60% aggregate
Chitkara University Chandigarh Admission	INR 8 lakh – INR 10 lakh	Exams: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 60% aggregate
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 1,005	Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 45% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Govt. Engineering Colleges in Punjab

The table below shows the best government Engineering colleges in Punjab along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Government Colleges

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Exams/Eligibility Criteria

IIT Ropar Admission

INR 3,700 -INR 8 lakh

Seats: 440

Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 75% aggregate

NIT Jalandhar Admission

INR 2.5 lakh - INR 5 lakh

Seats: 1,106

Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh Admission

INR 7 lakh

Seats: 877

Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Panjab University Admission

INR 3 lakh – INR 12 lakh

Seats: 1,254

Exams: JEE Main

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 50% aggregate

Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Admission

INR 2 lakh – INR 3 lakh

Seats: 240

Exams: JEE Main, PULEET

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

READ MORE: BTech Admission 2024

Region-wise Top Btech Colleges in Punjab

Listed below is the region-wise distribution of top BTech colleges in Punjab:

Best Engineering Colleges in Mohali

The table below shows the best Engineering colleges in Mohali along with their total tuition fees:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Punjab College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2 lakh – INR 3 lakh
Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri	INR 2 lakh
Shaheed Udham Singh Group of Institutions	INR 2 lakh
Rayat Bahra University	INR 1 lakh – INR 5 lakh

Best Engineering Colleges in Jalandhar

The table below shows the best Engineering colleges in Jalandhar along with their total tuition fees:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
LPU	INR 5 lakh – INR 16 lakh
NIT Jalandhar	INR 5 lakh
DAV University	INR 6 lakh – INR 7 lakh
CT Institute of Technology	INR 2 lakh

Best Engineering Colleges in Amritsar

The table below shows the best Engineering colleges in Amritsar along with their total tuition fees:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Amritsar Group of Colleges	INR 2 lakh
Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology	INR 2 lakh
Guru Nanak Dev University	INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh
Global Institutes	INR 2 lakh – INR 4 lakh

Read more about Engineering colleges in other locations:

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Fees Vs Salary

The students can check the ROI to know how beneficial a particular course is for them. ROI tells students the benefit of pursuing a course in terms of the return they will get. In the case of popular courses, choosing a college or university based on the ROI factor can be great. This is helpful when selecting between two or more colleges becomes tough.

The best Engg colleges in Punjab with the average annual fee and average placement package are tabulated below:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
NIT Jalandhar BTech	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 5 lakh	INR 4.5 LPA - INR 12.5 LPA
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh BTech	INR 7 lakh	INR 12 LPA
IIT Ropar BTech	INR 8 lakh	INR 12 LPA
Thapar University BTech	INR 10 lakh – INR 19.5 lakh	INR 10 LPA – INR 12 LPA
Chitkara University BTech	INR 8 lakh - INR 10.6 lakh	INR 8.5 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Engineering colleges in Punjab:

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 8.5 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.

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Low-cost BTech Colleges in Punjab

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. 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