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 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. 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 2026, Admission, Courses, Placements

Punjab has 159 engineering colleges. Mohali has 20 options, while Jalandhar and Chandigarh together have 20+ colleges. There are 30+ government-run engineering institutes in Punjab, with IIT Ropar and Dr B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar among the primary choices for engineering aspirants. In the state, 110+ are private, and some of these are top-ranked institutes, namely, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Chandigarh University. JEE Main scores are accepted by most of these institutions, with varying cutoffs, and a few accept CUET scores. Other than that, Punjab's private engineering colleges hold their own entrances: LPU NEST, CUCET, or similar. Find out more here.

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2026
Top 5 BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2025
Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Eligibility 2026

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2026
Top 5 BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2025
Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Eligibility 2026
BTech Colleges in Punjab: National-Level Exam Schedule 2026
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions, Seats, and Eligibility
Top Govt. Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions, Seats, and Eligibility
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
Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Fees Vs Salary and Placements
Low-cost BTech Colleges in Punjab
Compare Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab

Best Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Highlights 2026

Punjab has a good mix of tier 1 engineering colleges and different budget and entrance options for specialisations you are looking for. Some have strong ties with international institutes for higher studies, while others focus on placements locally.

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Engineering Colleges in Punjab	159
Fee Range for Engineering Courses (B.Tech and M.Tech)	Less than INR 1 lakh: 2 INR 1-3 lakh: 90 INR 3-5 lakh: 61 INR 5-7 lakh: 17 INR 7-10 lakh: 12 INR 10-15 lakh: 11
Top 5 BTech Colleges in Punjab (NIRF-ranked)	Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh University IIT Ropar LPU NIT Jalandhar
Top Specialisations	Computer Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical Engineering
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Main, CUET, CUCET, LPU NEST, ICAR AIEEE, JEE Advanced

Top 5 BTech Colleges in Punjab with NIRF Ranking 2025

Punjab has some good NIRF-ranked engineering colleges. The table shows the best five in the state among the 200+ top engineering colleges in India. See the comparison of the 2024 and 2025 rankings by this government-led framework.

College Names	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Ropar Ranking	22	32
Thapar University Ranking	29	29
Chandigarh University Ranking	32	31
LPU Ranking	50	48
NIT Jalandhar Ranking	58	55

Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Eligibility 2026

Eligibility for engineering colleges is general, applying to most B.Tech colleges in India.

Pass Class 12 (PCM) with 50 - 75% marks.
JEE Main, CUET, etc. and other university-specific exams.

BTech Colleges in Punjab: National-Level Exam Schedule 2026

JEE Mains are being held in January 2026. The CUET exam is going to be held sooner. Check the schedules below.

Exams	Schedule
JEE Main Exam	JEE Main Schedule	JEE Main Predictor
CUET Exam	CUET Schedule	CUET Predictor

Best Private Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions, Seats, and Eligibility

To get into the best engineering colleges in Punjab, you must know that there are a few other criteria to check here. The admission processes, seats, fees, and eligibility are mentioned right here for you to compare and make a choice.

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

Top Govt. Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Admissions, Seats, and Eligibility

Punjab's government B.Tech colleges generally have low fees but they depend on the institute's reputation. Check seat intakes and eligibility for the institutes below.

Public/Government Colleges

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Exams/Eligibility Criteria

IIT Ropar Admission

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 (foreign nationals)

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

Region-wise Top Btech Colleges in Punjab

If you are looking at the best locations for B.Tech colleges in Punjab, here are some where you can compare the course specialisations and fees.

Best Engineering Colleges in Mohali

Mohali has 20+ engineering colleges. See what they are offering.

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

Best Engineering Colleges in Jalandhar

Jalandhar has a mix of moderate to high-fee BE/B.Tech colleges.

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
LPU B.Tech Courses	INR 5 lakh – INR 16 lakh
NIT Jalandhar B.Tech Courses	INR 5 lakh
DAV University BTech courses	INR 6 lakh – INR 7 lakh
CT Institute of Technology B.Tech Courses	INR 2 lakh

Best Engineering Colleges in Amritsar

You can also find some good options in Amritsar.

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Amritsar Group of Colleges B.Tech courses	INR 2 lakh
Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech courses	INR 2 lakh
Guru Nanak Dev University B.Tech courses	INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh

Engineering Colleges in Punjab: Fees Vs Salary and Placements

The engineering colleges in Punjab with good placements are listed below. See the recruiters and average packages offered.

College Names	Average Placement Package	Recruiters
NIT Jalandhar Placements	INR 4.5 LPA - INR 12.5 LPA	Adani Group, PayTm, Honda, ZS Associates, Havells, etc.
IIT Ropar Placements	INR 12 LPA	Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Zomato, etc.
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.

Low-cost BTech Colleges in Punjab

Punjab has good low-fee N.Tech colleges with quality programmes and faculty.

Low-cost BTech Colleges	Tuition Fee
Panjab University	INR 99K
Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology	INR 59K
Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri	INR 1.98 lakh
Rayat Bahra University	INR 1.8 lakh