Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) B.E./B.Tech fees include a Tuition fee of INR 40,000-50,000/year and a Development fee of INR 10,000-20,000/year and all the other expenses are around INR 5,000-10,000/year. Total: INR 55,000-80,000/year Break-up: Govt. quota: INR 40,000/year Management quota: INR 65,000/year NRI quota: INR 1,50,000/yr Hostel: INR 25,000-35,000/yr (boys), INR 20,000-30,000/yr (girls). Mess: INR 3,500 - 5,000/semester Admission fee: INR 5,000, only once Caution money: INR 5,000, refundable.

For B.E./B.Tech at PEC, Pondicherry Engineering College the eligibility criteria include 10+2 in PCM (40 % for SC/ST), at least 45 % aggregate. Admission is through a valid score in JEE Main with 50 % weightage, +2 marks 30 % weightage and Normalized marks in PCM with 20 % weightage. For lateral entry, it is required to be above 45 % aggregate (diploma) along with a valid JEE Main score. 480 seats: 360 for JEE Main, 120 for lateral entry, 15% for All India quota, 25% for management quota, 5% for NRI quota; Application fee Rs 500-1,000; Reservation norms as applicable by Puducherry government.

The below table presents the last cutoff at PEC Chandigarh, candidates are advised to refer to the table for better understanding:

PEC Chandigarh is known for its strong placement record, especially for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program. Compared to other branches, CSE students at PEC typically enjoy a very high placement rate. Many leading Information Technology (IT) companies and tech giants visit PEC Chandigarh for campus placements, specifically targeting CSE students. Some examples include Microsoft, Amazon, Uber, Google, and Adobe. CSE students at PEC generally command higher average salary packages compared to other branches. The highest package offered in 2023 for all branches (Rs. 83 LPA) was likely secured by a CSE student.

It is unlikely that you would get admission to PEC Chandigarh with an 85 percentile in JEE Main. According to the previous year's cutoff, the last rank admitted to PEC Chandigarh was around 173,573 for the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering course. With an 85 percentile, your JEE Main rank would likely be around 150,000, which is significantly higher than the cutoff. The cutoff for PEC Chandigarh varies each year based on factors like the number of seats available, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates appearing. So your chances may improve if the cutoff is lower in the year you apply.

For admission to PEC Chandigarh candidates need to clear the national-level entrance exams Also, candidates need to clear the eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website. Candidates can check more details below:

• PEC Chandigarh BTech admission is based on a candidate's JEE Main or DASA rank.

• For MTech, the University accepts admission through GATE or CCMT scores.

• PEC Chandigarh BTech admission is based on UCEED, NID DAT, JEE Main, and NATA.

• PhD admission is conducted on the basis of a written test and Personal Interview (PI).

PEC has Branch-wise Merit Scholarships that depend on the academic performance in the form of CGPA of the previous year. The threshold of ≥ 8.5 makes sure that the recipients will exhibit steady academic performance in the field that they are pursuing. This requirement will motivate the students to work to high academic standards during their PEC education.