Discontinued (Jan 2023)- B.E. in Biotechnology 

at Panjab University, Chandigarh

The University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), at Chandigarh under Panjab University provides B.Tech placements with an salary offer of INR 8.72 LPA and a the highest offer reaching INR 45 LPA in the year 2023.

During that year a total of 382 offers were extended by over 50 recruiting companies. The mean salary has seen a rise from INR 6.96 LPA in the years of 2020 2021 to INR 8.89 LPA in 2023 with potential for growth, in 2024.

 

 

Punjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations along with an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme. Admission to both programmes is based on JEE Main. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of  PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. The minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is Class 12 with PCM subjects from a recognised board as per JAC Chandigarh eligibility criteria. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. 

The fees for BTech in Punjab University is aound INR 92,500- INR 6.2 lakh. Panjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations at the undergraduate level. Along with this, the university also offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme to the students. Admission to BE at Panjab University is subject to a valid score in JEE Main exam, followed by JAC Chandigarh Counselling. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling

The key highlights of Panjab University UIET (BTech/MTech) placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2022)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2023)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 56 LPA (Off Campus) INR 32 LPA (On Campus)	INR 45 LPA	INR 42 LPA (Off Campus) INR 25 LPA (On Campus)
Average package	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 8.72 LPA	INR 9.11 LPA
Total offers	423	382	314
Total companies	50+	50+	50+

Further, according to the PU Engineering NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Panjab University BTech placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 5 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 7.55 LPA
Total students	490	606	591
Students placed	280	379	424
Students opted for higher studies	88	70	48

Yes, Panjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations at the undergraduate level. Along with this, the university also offers an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme to the students. Some of the popular specialisations under BTech include Chemical and Food Technology, among various others. Other than regular admission to these BTech specialisations, PUCHD also offers the provision of lateral entry in these. For more details,  read all about the specialisations available under PU BTech here. Admission to BE at Panjab University is subject to a valid score in JEE Main exam followed by JAC Chandigarh Counselling. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. Hence, the selection criteria of PU BTech is completed via JAC Chandigarh Counselling. 

The key highlights of PU Chandigarh UIET placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2022)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2023)	PU UIET Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 56 LPA (Off Campus) INR 32 LPA (On Campus)	INR 45 LPA	INR 42 LPA (Off Campus) INR 25 LPA (On Campus)
Average package	INR 8.85 LPA	INR 8.72 LPA	INR 9.11 LPA
Total offers	423	382	314
Total companies	50+	50+	50+

Note: UIET denotes University Institute of Engineering and Technology and the institute functions under Panjab University.

Further, as per media reports, the key highlights of PU Chandigarh UBS placements 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	UBS Placement Statistics (2022)	UBS Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 53.06 LPA	INR 58.48 LPA
Average package	INR 10.13 LPA	INR 13.7 LPA
Placement rate	96.29%	91.3%
Companies visited	31	45+

Note: UBS placement data is sourced from media reports.

UBS is University Business School, and the school functions under Panjab University.

According to stream-wise NIRF reports 2024 released by the University, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years during Panjab University placements is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
MBA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 8.5 LPA	INR 12.41 LPA
BTech	INR 5 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 7.55 LPA
MTech	INR 4.2 LPA	INR 4.25 LPA	INR 6 LPA
LLB	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 2.3 LPA	INR 2.7 LPA
BA LLB	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 0.5 LPA	INR 0.65 LPA
LLM (1-year)	INR 0.5 LPA	0	INR 8.4 LPA
BPharm	0	INR 2.4 LPA	0
MPharm	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 6.8 LPA
BDS	INR 3.7 LPA	INR 3.9 LPA	INR 3.6 LPA
MDS	INR 9 LPA	INR 9.9 LPA	INR 10 LPA

The highest package offered in the recent placements is not out yet. However, the NIRF report 2023 has revealed the 2022 median package details. The highest median package for the 2022 passing out batch was INR 8 LPA and was offered to LLM students. The following table presents the LLB and LLM salary package for the Department of Law Panjab University placements 2022:

Course	Median Package (2022)
LLB	INR 2.30 LPA
LLM	INR 8 LPA

Studies in Panjab University are at par with the leading Educational Institutes in our country. It was even the highest ranked Indian Institute for a while according to a survey by Times Higher education. Should have passed FA/F.Sc./ A level or equivalent examination with a minimum of 55% marks. Should have passed the Law Admission Test (LAT) with 50% passing marks and with a validity date for admission. Must have appeared in the PU Admission Test conducted by Punjab University. To be eligible for the three-year PU LLB course, a candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 45% aggregate marks or 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.

Some of the top recruiters that have visited the Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University campus for placements include Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Terminal Contacts, Sas Mea, Indusnet Techshu, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Xrbia Ltd, Associated Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd, Stnc Pneumatics India Pvt Ltd, Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd, K.D Enterprise, Antriksh Engineers Builders, Silicon Review Technology India Pvt Ltd, Keshava Organics, Saleh Halqahtani Est, Matrix Technologies, Regnant Technologies Pvt Ltd, Wwwbluestonecom.