Punjab Engineering College University of Technology (PECUT)

Overview

Punjab Engineering College(Deemed to be University) (abbreviated PEC or PEC Chandigarh) is a public research & technical institution in Chandigarh. It was founded in 1921 in Lahore, established in Chandigarh in 1953, and focuses on the field of applied sciences, particularly engineering and technology. PEC is one of the oldest and prestigious institutions, whereas NIT Delhi doesn't have its campus. Moreover, PEC is located in Chandigarh city, where it offers a favourable atmosphere for learning and exposure to various activities. Hence PEC Chandigarh is a far better choice than NIT Delhi. The institute offers 8 Undergraduate B. Tech. Programmes and 14 Post graduate M. Tech. Programmes in various disciplines of engineering and technology. After becoming University, the institute has also started PhD programme in various disciplines of engineering, science, management, humanities and social sciences. The admission to UG and PG programmes are made through national level examinations namely JEE (Mains) and GATE respectively. There are 9 academic departments and 2 centers of excellence