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Pondicherry Engineering College disburses many scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. It makes sure that 90% of the students avail of scholarships. Major Scholarships: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Government of Puducherry Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Central Sector Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Alumni Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Eligibility: 60-90% aggregate marks with an annual family income of below INR 2-6 lakhs. Other Facilities: SC/ST students are exempted from the fee structure. BC/MBC students have fee exemption to the extent of 50%. More than 500 students have received scholarships every year, which is a total of INR 1.5 crore. The scholarship is offered in amounts ranging from INR 5,000 to INR 50,000 per year. 

Pondicherry Engineering College provides for an integrated development with a strong number of extracurricular activities and clubs. More than 20 student clubs and organizations; more than 10 technical clubs; and more than 5 cultural clubs. Important clubs are: the Robotics Club, Coding Club, IEEE Student Branch, IETE Student Forum, Music Club, Drama Club, and Literary Club. PECFEST- the tech fest; CULTURA- the cultural fest; SPORTSFEST. And INTERCOLLEGIATE competitions. More than 500 students are actively engaged in NSS/NCC/community service. Sports grounds: cricket, football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. 80% of students engage in extra-curricular activities. 50+ guest lectures, workshops, and seminars per year.

B.E./B.Tech is perceived to be the most popular course at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) because of a strong industry interface, research-based curriculum, and an excellent placement record. Some key reasons - placement rate: 90% and above each year; recruiters: 250 and above; maximum package: INR 22 Lacs per annum; average package: INR 6-8 Lacs per annum. Toppers include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, CTS, and Accenture. B.E./B.Tech accreditation with NBA; NAAC with 'A' grade instituted at PEC. Available in 9 disciplines: Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc. Admission through marks scored in the entrance test of JEE Main. More than 1500 students, and over 200 faculty members.

Pondicherry Engineering College, 4.5/5 rated, is one of the most reputed institutions in the country. Established in the year 1984, affiliated with Pondicherry University and approved by AICTE, PEC offers 9 UG, and 11 PG programs, including PhDs. Key Stats: Placement rate exceeds 90%, number of recruiters exceeds 80, number of research collaborations exceeds 40, strength in students exceeds 1,500, strength in faculty exceeds 200. Rankings: Ranked 23rd Among Top Engineering Colleges in India (NIRF 2022), ranked 14th in South Zone (The Week 2022). NBA, NAAC grade 'A' accredited. Infrastructure: 50+ acres campus, 10+ research centers, 20+ labs. Fees: INR 40,000 to INR 1,20,000/year (UG), INR 20,000 to INR 50,000/year (PG). Admission through JEE Main, GATE scores.