Top 5 engineering colleges in Chandigarh

Chandigarh University (CU)

Chandigarh University, located in the Mohali district near Chandigarh, is a private university established in 2012.Since inception, CU has set benchmarks for engineering education & is ranked among the Best Engineering Colleges of India. CU has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence in higher education. 

• Ranked #1: Private university in INDIA 
• Ranked #11: For excellence in engineering and technology
• Ranked #2: The week 2020 among private engineering colleges in North Zone
• Ranked #38: Among top engineering institutes
• Ranked #16: Among top 100 engineering colleges across INDIA
• Ranked #185: Overall amongst All universities in Asia
• Ranked #14: Overall global Rank

Engineering Courses with Fee Structure:

B.E Courses:

• B.E. Aerospace Engineering                
• B.E. Automobile Engineering
• B.E. BioTechnology Engineering
• B.E. Chemical Engineering
• B.E. Civil Engineering
• B.E. Computer Science & Engineering
• B.E. Electrical Engineering
• B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. Information Technology EngineeringB.E. Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. Mechatronics Engineering
• B.E. Food Technology Engineering

Fees: Approx. ₹1,60,000 per year

M.E Courses:

• M.E. CSE Cloud Computing with Virtusa Engineering
• M.E. Automobile Engineering
• M.E. Computer Science & Engineering
• M.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
• M.E. Electrical Engineering
• M.E. Mechanical Engineering
• M.E. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering
• M.E. Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicles)
• M.E. Transportation EngineeringM.E. Geotechnical Engineering
• M.E. Construction Technology and Management Engineering
• M.E. Structural Engineering
• M.E. Infrastructure Development Engineering
  (Part Time)
• M.E. Environment Engineering
  (Interdisciplinary Program – Regular)
• M.E. Environment Engineering
  (Interdisciplinary Program – Part time)
• M.E. Robotics and Automation Engineering
  (Interdisciplinary Program)
• M.E. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  (Interdisciplinary Program)
• Master of Technology (Remote Sensing and
  Geographic Information System) Engineering

 Fees: Approx. ₹1,20,000 per year

Scholarships Plan: 

• 90.01 to 100 Marks: 100% Scholarship
• 80 to 90 Marks: 50% Scholarship
• 70 to 79.99 Marks: 40% Scholarship
• 60 to 69.99 Marks: 30% Scholarship
• 50 to 59.99 Marks: 25% Scholarship
• 40 to 49.99 Marks: 15% Scholarship
• 30 to 39.99 Marks: Eligible

Admission Process:

The admission process for engineering programs at Chandigarh University is designed to be comprehensive and merit-based.

Entrance Exam:

• CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test): This is the primary entrance test conducted by the university for admissions into various programs. Students must register and appear for CUCET.
• JEE Main: For B.E. admissions, the university also considers JEE Main scores. Students with valid JEE Main scores can apply directly for admissions.

Application Process:

• Students can apply online through the university’s official website.
• After registering for CUCET, students need to fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.

Counseling and Seat Allotment:

• Based on the performance in CUCET or JEE Main scores, students are called for counseling sessions.
• During counseling, students can choose their preferred specialization and are allotted seats based on their merit and availability.

Document Verification and Fee Payment:

• After seat allotment, students must verify their documents and pay the requisite fees to confirm their admission.

Placement Opportunities:

Top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM, Wipro, and Infosys regularly recruit from Chandigarh University.

Punjab Engineering College (PEC)

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) also known as PEC Chandigarh, was established in 1921 and is affiliated with Punjab University. With a vast campus spanning 146 acres, the university is a Grant-in-Aid program administered by the Indian government’s Union Territory of Chandigarh. Punjab Engineering College offers 8 undergraduate BTech programmes and 14 postgraduate MTech programmes in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. 

Engineering Courses and Fees: PEC offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various engineering disciplines. Here is a breakdown of the key programs and their fee structures:

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology):
  • Specializations: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering.

• M.Tech (Master of Technology):
  • Specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

Admission Process: The admission process at PEC is competitive and merit-based, ensuring that only the best candidates secure a place in its esteemed programs.

Entrance Exams:

• JEE Main: For B.Tech admissions, candidates must qualify through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. The admission process is conducted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) based on JEE Main ranks.
• GATE: For M.Tech admissions, candidates must have a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. The admission process includes a centralized counseling session.

Application Process:

• Candidates need to apply online through the respective portals for JEE Main and GATE.
• After qualifying the entrance exams, candidates must participate in the counseling sessions conducted by JoSAA (for B.Tech) or the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for M.Tech admissions.

Placement Opportunities:

• Top companies such as Google, Microsoft, Tata Motors, Infosys, and Larsen & Toubro regularly recruit from PEC.

University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET)

The University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) is a premier engineering institute affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh. Established in 2002, UIET has quickly gained a reputation for its academic excellence, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and commitment to research and innovation.

Engineering Courses and Fees: 

• B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering):
  • Specializations: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology.

• M.E. (Master of Engineering):
  • Specializations: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering.

Admission Process: The admission process at UIET is merit-based and involves national-level entrance examinations.

Entrance Exams:

• JEE Main: For B.E. admissions, candidates must qualify through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. The admission process is conducted through the Join

• Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) based on JEE Main ranks.
• GATE: For M.E. admissions, candidates need to have a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. The admission process includes centralized counseling.

Application Process:

• Candidates need to apply online through the official portals for JEE Main and GATE.
• After qualifying the entrance exams, candidates must participate in the respective counseling sessions conducted by JoSAA (for B.E.) or the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for M.E. admissions.

Counseling and Seat Allotment:

• During counseling sessions, candidates can select their preferred specialization and are allotted seats based on their ranks and availability.
• After seat allotment, candidates must complete the document verification process and pay the requisite fees to confirm their admission.

Career Options: 

Placement Opportunities:

• Leading companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Accenture, and Maruti Suzuki frequently recruit from UIET.

Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology:

Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, commonly known as CUIET/CIET was established in 2002. It is a constituent unit of Chitkara University. The institute offers UG and PG courses, including BE, BCA, MCA, ME, and PhD. Chitkara University’s 70-acre main campus is located at Rajpura, Punjab on Chandigarh-Patiala Highway (NH-64). It is equidistant from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Ambala, and Patiala.

Courses offered and Fee structure:

• B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering):
  • Specializations: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology.

• M.E. (Master of Engineering):
  • Specializations: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering.

Admission Process: 

Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Chandigarh offers a 4-year BE/BTech programme at the UG level. Students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and have a valid score on the JEE Main/MHT CET exam can apply. 

COUNSELING PROCESS: The aim of the counseling process is to extend a helping hand to potential scholars and facilitate their search for the program of their choice.

Candidate would have to personally appear before the Counseling committee on the date and time specified. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application. The candidates would be required to be in possession of the documents as given in the IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS at the time of counseling.

ALLOCATION OF SEATS: 

The seats in the various programs will be allotted based on merit- ranking of the student in the specified entrance test subject to fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for the program and the preferences indicated in the counseling form at the time of counseling (as per availability of seats).

PAYMENT OF FEES AND CONFIRMATION OF SEAT

Students will be admitted only after receipt of full fee at the time of counseling.

The fee shall be paid either in cash or by Demand Draft in favour of “Chitkara University” payable at Chandigarh. Cheques shall NOT be accepted.

All enrolled students have to pay their fee twice a year in the months notified by the university.

 Placement opportunity: The top recruiters of Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology in 2023 were Accenture, Capgemini, Cvent, Genpact, HCL, Microsoft, etc.