Puducherry Technological University (PTU)

Puducherry Technological University (PTU), formerly known as Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), is the first state university of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Established in 1984 under the VII Five Year Plan, it transitioned into a technological university in 2020. The university is a premier technical institution funded by the Government of Puducherry and is approved by the AICTE. It is accredited with an 'A ' Grade by NAAC (carried forward from its legacy as PEC). The university offers a lush green campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure and is dedicated to research, innovation, and technical excellence. Key Leadership: Chancellor: Shri. K. Kailashnathan, I.A.S (Retd.), Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry Pro-Chancellor: Shri. Mohammed Ahsan Abid, I.A.S., Secretary (Higher & Technical Education) Vice-Chancellor: Dr. S. Mohan