Mechanical Engineering colleges in Punjab

Chandigarh University attracts over 80% of its students from outside Punjab making it an incredibly diverse & culturally vibrant environment.

Below are the Pros and Cons of for a UG student from out of state:

Pros

• Massive Diversity: With students from all 28 states and dozens of countries, you will experience a highly cosmopolitan environment that builds excellent pan-India networking.

• Strong Corporate Placements: CU is well-known for its corporate tie-ups. The university has the resources to bring a large number of mass recruiters and top-tier companies like Amazon and Microsoft to campus every year.

• Modern Campus & Infrastructure: The campus has excellent residential and academic facilities.

• Active Student Life: If you enjoy events, concerts, and extracurricular activities, CU has a culture designed to keep students entertained. 

Cons

• Strict Discipline and Academics: CU has a demanding attendance policy and a heavy focus on structured curriculum. 

• High Crowd Density: The student population is very large which means campus & hostels are crowded.

Thapar University offers four-year BE/BTech courses at the undergraduate level, candidates seeking admission to TIET Patiala must visit the official website of the University to apply online. Yes, TIET considers Class 12 marks for admission to the BE/BTech courses along with valid JEE Main scores. Based on the marks secured in the entrance exam, a merit list is prepared. The merit list prepared by the University for BTech admission also includes the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Maths during the Class 12 examination.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

IIT Ropar has taken new innovation projects that are given below:

• The IIT Ropar Department of Science of Technology (DST) has established Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) in the application domain of Agriculture & Water, named Agriculture & Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH)
•  IIT Ropar recently launched Annam.ai. It has set up 100 advanced weather stations in Punjab. This will help the state to develop the scalable weather intelligence network for India. The Annam.ai is India's first fully integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem, which uses AI & IoT. 

The IIT Ropar placements are also very good. 

NIT Jalandhar provides great placements to its students. In 2025 the placement rate recorded was 91.88% and the average package recorded was INR 9.78 LPA. Check out the table below to know more about the NIT Jalandhar placement highlights recorded in 2025:

According to the latest report, the institute has achieved 92.56% placements for Mechanical batch 2025. The highest package was secured by the CSE batch 2025 which stood at INR 27 LPA. Check out the branch-wise the highest and median packages offered to Engineering batch 2025 from the table below:

Branch/Department	the highest Package (in INR) - 2025	Median Package (in INR) - 2025
ChemE	11.06 LPA	4 LPA
CSE	27 LPA	4 LPA
ECE	4.25 LPA	4 LPA
EE	11.06 LPA	4.20 LPA
ICE	11.06 LPA	4.80 LPA
ME	9.50 LPA	4 LPA
FT	3.60 LPA	3.60 LPA

Chitkara University NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2025 for admission to the BSc in Hospitality Management course was 4062 in the last round, for the students belonging to the General AI quota. The first round closing rank for the same course was 6366. Check out the table below:

Course	Round 1	Last Round
B.Sc in Hospitality Administration	6366	4062

IIT is the top most college offering Engineering programmes to students. PEC Chandigarh has many facilities that are available at the IIT. Hence, it is moving towards becoming the IIT but the route is still long. In the end, it depends on students what is best for them. 

Yes, CGC University, Mohali offers courses in the medical and healthcare field. The university has introduced 4 new courses in the medical field. 
Below given is the description of these courses:

• The Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology (B.RTT) programme  curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical training in radiation physics, oncology, treatment planning, radiotherapy techniques, patient care, and advanced radiation equipment handling.
• The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.Sc. NMT) trains students in the use of radioactive materials for disease diagnosis and treatment.
• The Diploma in Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (D.AOTT) programme focuses on anaesthesia techniques, operation theatre management, surgical equipment handling etc.
• The Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology (D.RT) curriculum includes radiation therapy procedures, oncology fundamentals, treatment planning, radiation safety, patient care, and equipment operation.

Yes, graduation from CIET, CU is completely worth it. Students of Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology are facilitated with top notch industry partnerships, 100% placement opportunities, and research opportunities under the Chitkara University Research and Innovation Network (CURIN). The institute boasts an excellent faculty and a comprehensive syllabus.

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College has been rated 4 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Dayanand Anglo Vedic Institute of Engineering and Technology is around INR 76000 - INR 241850.

Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology is a well-known institution for B.Tech courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.9 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 4.3 on Infrastructure.

UIET Chandigarh accepts B.Tech admission as per JEE Main score followed by JAC Chandigarh Counseling. JAC Chandigarh 3rd round of seat allotment has been released. University Institute of Engineering and Technology is a public institute, established in 2002 and is approved by AICTE.

Yes, admissions 2026 are open Rayat Bahra University. The university offers UG, PG, diploma, certificate and PhD courses across various streams like Engineering, Scinece, Law, Pharmacy, Commerce, Nursing, and others. Students can apply directly through the official page. 

Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology is a good institution for UG Diploma, Ph.D, B.E. / B.Tech, After 10th Diploma, M.E./M.Tech courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology are Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

Guru Nanak University fees is different for each programme and in some cases, specialisations too. See the table below to know about the GNU Hyderabad fees for some of the popular courses:

Course	Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 5.4 lakh - INR 11.9 lakh
MTech	INR 1.9 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh
BSc	INR 26,700 - INR 3 lakh
MBA	INR 1.7 lakh - INR 5.9 lakh
BPharm	INR 6.1 lakh
LLB	INR 1.2 lakh - INR 2.7 lakh
BBA LLB	INR 2.1 lakh

Note: This amount is as per official sources and can change.

Yes, Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre Panjab University is a well-known college. The institute offers UG, PG and Diploma courses in Law, Engineering and Computer Application. The institute has well-trained and expert faculty with years of experince. Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre PU provides scholarships to the deserving candidates across various schemes. The college has state-of-the-art infratsrcture which includes all the facilities.