Electrical Engineering

Yes, you can apply for B.E. Automobile, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering at Chandigarh University even if your JEE percentile is below 70. JEE percentile is not a mandatory admission criterion at CU. Students with lower JEE scores or those who did not appear for JEE can apply through CUCET, which serves as a comprehensive evaluation method. CU ensures that admission opportunities remain open across all engineering branches, regardless of JEE performance. While scholarships may depend on JEE rank, academic entry remains flexible. This inclusive model allows students to pursue core engineering disciplines without being restricted by national exam performance.

In case you are a student of a Rajkiya Engineering College (AKTU), and studying Electrical Engineering, then a 610 LPA placement is definitely possible, though it is primarily in the off-campus preparation. Core companies seldom visit such colleges hence you need to develop skills that will expose you to more opportunities.

1. Choose the Right Career Path

The most realistic and high-demand jobs in 6-10 LPA job are:

Software /IT (Developer, QA, Support Engineer)

Machine Learning/ Data Analytics.
The only electrical core jobs that tend to provide low packages are those that do not crack the PSUs.

2. Learn In-Demand Skills

For Software/IT:

A single language of programming: Python or C+.

On LeetCode/GFG LeetCode: Data Structures and Algorithms.

Develop 2-3 simple projects (website/app/API).

For Data Analytics/ML:

Python, SQL

Power BI/Tableau

ML basics

Such projects as solar energy prediction, load forecasting or power fault analysis (fits your branch).

3. Create a Powerful Resume and Online Profile.

One-paged resume focusing on capabilities + projects.

Active LinkedIn profile

GitHub for project code
These are more important in case of off campus recruitment because the firms are not aware of your college.

4. Go Off-Campus With a Hammer.

Use platforms like:

Naukri

LinkedIn

Indeed

Cut-offs: TCS NQT, Wipro NLTH, Infosys Hiring, Capgemini Exceller.
Majority of the AKTU pupils are placed with these.

5. Additional Skills That Help

Rudimentary ability (quant + reasoning)

Communication skills

Internship certificates (unpaid, but still)

6. Six-Month Plan

1–2 months: Python/C+ SQL
3–4 months: Projects + Resume
5-6 months: DSA + Aptitude + Mass hiring examinations.

Electrical Engineering at Chandigarh University is quite promising. The department has modern labs like Power Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Power Electronics, and more, which help you actually build and test things, not just read about them. The curriculum is updated with electives so you can specialize in areas like Energy Systems or Instrumentation if that interests you. The Department of Career Planning and Development (DCPD) does a decent job setting up internships and helping with interview prep, so you get exposure before you graduate. The campus life is active, the classrooms are decent, and there are good peer groups to learn with. If you're okay putting in effort, you'll likely finish with useful skills and reasonable placement opportunities.