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.
It is well-known for its ungarduate and graduate programmes in engineering, to which the entry is through the JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION-MAINS and GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST in engineering. It offers degrees such as BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY, MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY and MBA. It also has a comprehensive graduate program offering DOCTORAL DEGREE in science, Technology, Engeenering, and Mathematics.
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FORMER NAME:-
PEC University of Technology East Punjab engineering college
Mughalpura Technical College
Maclagan Engineering college.
MOTTO I:-UNITY and DISCIPLINE.
TYPE:- Government funded technical Institution public engineering school.
Established:- 1921, 103 years ago.
Affiliation:- UGC.
STUDENTS
Undergraduates:- 3,000.
Postgraduates:- 500.
HISTORY
PEC was established in 1921 in Mughalpura, a suburb of Lahore, Punjab, erstwhile British India as the Mughalpura Technical College. In 1923, the name was changed to Maclagan Engineering College to honour Sir Edward Maclagan, the then Governor of Punjab, who laid the foundation stone of the building.In 1939, the name was again changed to Punjab engineering and Technology.
In 1932 the institution became affiliated with the University of Punjab for awarding a bachelor’s degree in engineering. After Partition in 1947, the college was relocated to Roorkee in India and was renamed East Punjab College of Engineering. In the year 1950, the word East was dropped. Towards the end of December 1953, the college shifted to its present campus in Chandigarh as an Affiliation Campus of Punjab university. In 1966, with the formation of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the college came under the control of the Government of India through the Chandigarh Administration. In October 2003, the Government of India recognized the college as a Deemed University and thereafter it became known as Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University). In 2009, the Board of Governors renamed the institution PEC University of Technology. However, as per a notification released by the University Grants Commission (India).
the institution was ordered to drop the word “University” from its name. The institute has reverted to its former name Punjab Engineering College (Deemed-to-be-University).
In 1994 this institution was adjudged the best technical college in India by the National Foundation of Engineers. It occupies an area of 146 acres. Up to 1962, the college consisted of three departments of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Thereafter the college expanded and offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in various specializations.
Highway Engineering was the first post-graduate course offered by the college, commencing in 1957. Presently there are twelve post-graduate courses leading to a Master of Engineering degree. Facilities for post-graduate studies exist for regular as well as part-time students. The college has facilities for research work leading to the award of the PhD degree in engineering in certain selected fields of different disciplines. The college also offers consultancy services in different disciplines.
CAMPUS AND LOCATION:– The institute campus is situated in Sector-12 at the northern end of Chandigarh and extends over an area of 146 acres of land situated close to the beautiful Shivalik Hills. The Campus is 9 km from the Chandigarh Railway Station and 8 km from the main Bus Stand, and about 20 km from the International Airport. The institute has spacious playgrounds, tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool, gymnasium and a student centre. Banking facilities with nationally connected ATMs along with a computerized post office are available. Adequate hostel facilities for both boys and girls are available on the institute campus.
FEE STRUCTURE:-
B.TECH FEE STRUCTURE—
fee to be paid by candidates allotted B.Tech seat in PEC are as follows:-
Admission fee:-Rs. 5000.
One-time student service fee:-Rs. 6000.
Refundable deposit:-Rs. 8000.
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PEC Chandigarh – Excellence in Engineering Education and Research
Semester fees
Academic:-Rs. 88,000.
Other facilities and services:-Rs. 6000.
Total payable at the time of admission (for day scholar):-Rs. 1,13,000.
ANNUAL HOSTEL FEE (Additional)
-Refundable security (one time only) :-Rs. 6000.
-Hostel fee and mess establishment charges:-Rs. 62,600.
-Mess advance:- Rs. 3,500.
-Maintenance charge:-Rs. 10,000.
Total additional sum payable for hostel facilities:-Rs. 81,500
Academic Programmes
Institute offers Bachelor of Technology (previously Bachelor of Engineering) in:
- Aerospace Engineering.
- Civil engineering.
- Computer science and engineering (Artificial intelligence) .
- Computer science and engineering (Data science).
- Electrical engineering.
- Metallurgical Engineering.
- Electronics and communication engineering.
- Electronics engineering (VLSI).
- Mathematics and computing.
- Mechanical engineering.
- Production and industrial engineering.
The institute also offers ‘Master of Technology degrees‘ in the following specializations:
1.Computer science and engineering (with specialization in AI, cyber security, software engineering, data engineering).
- Highways, structures, hydraulics and irrigation, Rotodynamic machines.
- Electrical power system.
- Environmental engineering.
- Electronics engineering.
- Metallurgical engineering.
- VLSI.
- MBA (Business and data Analytics)
- Humanities.
The institute also awards minor degrees to undergraduates in fields other than their major stream of study.
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TRAINING AND PLACEMENT:-
Career Development & Guidance Centre—
Career Development & Guidance Centre offers all round Career Solution to the students. The Centre guides students to decide and pursue their dream careers in different sectors. The whole placement process is organized and executed by this centre. Services and facilities offered by the Career Development & Guidance Centre include the following:-
· Career Development & Guidance Program.
· Internship & Full Time Placement Activities.
· Facilitate Pre-Placement visits to the Companies.
· Communication, Networking & Relationship building with the Potential Recruiters.
HOSTEL:-
There are four hostels for boys and two hostels for girls. Each hostel is self-contained with amenities such as a reading room/indoor games/TV room, dining hall and mess. Every hostel has a student chairman (Hostel Senior) for managing and controlling various activities.
Girls’ hostels:
Kalpna Chawla Hostel.
Vindhya Hostel.
Boys’ hostels:
Aravali Hostel.
Himalaya Hostel.
Kuruksheta Hostel.
Shivalik Hostel.
CONCLUSION:-
So, some say that PEC is one of the best technical institutions in India. Others say that it is the best engineering institute in Chandigarh and that the campus is a good place to visit. One reviewer also says that the administration is inclusive and that the focus is on getting the brightest students.