Punjab Engineering College

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious technical institutions in India. Founded in 1921 in Lahore as the Mughalpura Engineering College, it was later renamed Maclagan Engineering College before relocating to Chandigarh in 1953. Today, it functions as a Deemed to be University under the Chandigarh Administration. Spanning a lush 146-acre campus in Sector 12, PEC is a premier Government-Funded Technical Institution (GFTI) that has played a pivotal role in shaping India's engineering landscape. The institution is renowned for its rigorous academic framework, offering eight B.Tech programs and several M.Tech and Ph.D. specializations. Its curriculum is designed to balance theoretical depth with practical industry exposure, notably through a mandatory six-month internship in the final year for undergraduate students. PEC’s research ecosystem is bolstered by specialized centers such as the Cyber Security Research Centre and the Siemens Centre of Excellence. PEC's reputation is further solidified by its distinguished alumni network, which includes the late astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla, whose legacy is honored through dedicated scholarships and campus landmarks. The university consistently achieves high placement records, with top-tier multinational corporations like Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon recruiting from its talent pool. Beyond academics, the campus life is vibrant, highlighted by "PECFEST," one of North India's largest annual cultural and technical festivals. As a pioneer in engineering education, PEC remains committed to innovation and excellence. It serves as a hub for technical advancement in the region, maintaining high standards of "Unity and Discipline." With its deep-rooted history and modern infrastructure, it continues to attract the finest minds across the country through competitive entrance exams like JEE Main and GATE.