| former_names = PEC University of Technology<br/>East Panjab Engineering College<br/>Mughalpura Technical College<br/>Maclagan Engineering College,
| motto = एकता और अनुशासन ([[Hindi]])
| website = {{URL|www.pec.ac.in}}
| native_name_lang = [[hin]]
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[[File:Centenary Hall PEC.jpg|thumb|Centenary Hall PEC]]
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'''Punjab Engineering College (abbreviated PEC (ਪੈਕ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ) or PEC Chandigarh)''' is a public "research & engineering" institution under the administration of Union Territory of [[Chandigarh]]. It was founded in 1921 which focuses on the field of applied sciences, particularly engineering and technology. PEC was affiliated to Panjab University Chandigarh. PEC Chandigarh is known for its two-year and four-year programmes for which the entry is through the [[Joint Entrance Examination – Main]]sand [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering]]. 50 % seats are reserved for students of Chandigarh and 50% seats are reserved for All India students however No domicile reservation for students of Punjab State. It offers degrees such as [[Bachelor of Technology]], [[Master of Technology]], and a few others. It also has a comprehensive graduate program offering [[Doctorate|doctoral degrees]] in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics..NRI students and students from SAARC countries can also apply to PEC through DASA (scheme by Government of India).<ref>{{Cite web|title=History {{!}} Punjab Engineering College|url=https://pec.ac.in/history|access-date=2021-06-18|website=pec.ac.in}}</ref>
'''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. It is well-known for its undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, to which the entry is through the [[Joint Entrance Examination – Main]]s and [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering]]. It offers degrees such as [[Bachelor of Technology]], [[Master of Technology]] and [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]]. It also has a comprehensive graduate program offering [[Doctorate|doctoral degrees]] in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History {{!}} Punjab Engineering College|url=https://pec.ac.in/history|access-date=2021-06-18|website=pec.ac.in}}</ref>
'''PEC''' was established in 1921 in Mughalpura, a suburban area 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/civil-engg-was-preferred-in-a-world-without-internet-pec-s-93-yr-old-alumni/story-RW3Wn3Mkjd8sFvxGagA0tN.html|title=Civil engg was preferred in a world without internet: PEC’s 93-yr-old alumni|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=2018-02-11}}</ref>
[[File:Punjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -1.jpg|thumb|Punjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -1]]
[[File:Punjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -2.jpg|thumb|Punjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -2]]
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 [[Edward Douglas MacLagan|Sir Edward Maclagan]], the then Governor of Punjab.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/civil-engg-was-preferred-in-a-world-without-internet-pec-s-93-yr-old-alumni/story-RW3Wn3Mkjd8sFvxGagA0tN.html|title=Civil engg was preferred in a world without internet: PEC's 93-yr-old alumni|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=2018-02-11}}</ref> In 1939, the name was again changed to [[University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore|Punjab College of Engineering and Technology]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/born-in-lahore-a-young-pec-eyes-eventful-century/articleshow/79329704.cms|title=Born in Lahore, a young PEC eyes eventful century|publisher=TOI|date=21 November 2020|access-date=8 November 2021}}</ref>
In 1932 the institution became affiliated with the University of Punjab for awarding a bachelor's degree in Engineering. After [[partition of India|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 affiliated campus of [[Panjab University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.pec.ac.in/history |publisher=Punjab Engineering College |access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> 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 as PEC University of Technology.<ref name="about_pec">{{Cite news|url=http://www.pecosa.in/about_pec.php|title=About PEC}}</ref> However, as per a recent notification released by the [[University Grants Commission (India)]], the institution has been 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 1932 the institution became affiliated with the University of Punjab for awarding a bachelor's degree in engineering. After [[partition of India|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 affiliated campus of [[Panjab University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.pec.ac.in/history |publisher=Punjab Engineering College |access-date=27 February 2019}}</ref> 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 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.
In 1994 this institution was adjudged the best technical college in India by the National Foundation of Engineers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ovais |first=Dar |date=November 9, 2020 |title=From Lahore to Chandigarh, PEC to mark its 100th year of establishment on November 9 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/from-lahore-to-chandigarh-pec-to-mark-its-100th-year-of-establishment-on-november-9/story-YMh0lZPgTjFwrRxoFHm3dP.html |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> It occupies an area of 146 acres 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 Masters of Engineering degree. Facilities for post-graduate studies exist for regular as well as for 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.<ref name="about_pec"/>
PEC has historically differed from Central Educational Institutions (CEIs) by not providing a 27% OBC reservation. Following the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, PEC—a "Deemed to be University" under the Chandigarh Administration—argued it was a UT-funded institute rather than a CEI, exempting it from the mandate. This was legally challenged in 2018 (Gujar Samaj Kalyan Parishad v. PEC), where the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld PEC's stance, ruling that its indirect funding through the UT administration meant the 2006 Act did not automatically apply. However, a 2025 Supreme Court directive has recently mandated a phased implementation of the OBC quota for Chandigarh-governed institutes, starting at 3% for the 2025–26 session and rising to 27% over six years. Currently, PEC operates on a 50-50 split between the Chandigarh (Home State) and All India (Other State) quotas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-09 |title=No provision for reservation to OBCs in PEC, high court told |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/no-provision-for-reservation-to-obcs-in-pec-high-court-told/story-2LE7WxkK1a9cBJXecPjRVO.html |access-date=2026-03-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
Presently there are twelve post-graduate courses leading to a Master of Engineering degree. Facilities for post-graduate studies exist for regular and 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.<ref name="about_pec">{{Cite news|url=http://www.pecosa.in/about_pec.php|title=About PEC}}</ref>
==Academics==
==Academics==
===Academic programmes ===
=== Academic programmes ===
Institute offers '''Bachelor of Technology (previously Bachelor of Engineering)''' in :{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
Institute offers '''Bachelor of Technology (previously Bachelor of Engineering)''' in:{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
*[[Aerospace Engineering]]
*[[Aerospace Engineering]]
*[[Civil Engineering]]
*[[Civil Engineering]]
*[[Computer Science and Engineering]],
*[[Computer science and engineering|Computer Science and Engineering]]
*[[Computer science and engineering|Computer Science and Engineering]] [[Artificial intelligence|(Artificial Intelligence)]]
*[[Computer science|Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)]]
* [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] ([[Data analysis|Business and Data Analytics]])
* [[Humanities]]
The institute offers [[Bachelor of Design]] as well.
The institute also awards minor degrees to undergraduates in fields other than their major stream of study.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
The institute also awards minor degrees to undergraduates in fields other than their major stream of study.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
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===Collaborations===
===Collaborations===
The college has collaborated with national and international educational institutions for student exchange programs. [[Memorandum of Understanding|MoUs]] have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. Some of these collaborations are:{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
The college has collaborated with national and international educational institutions for student exchange programs. [[Memorandum of Understanding|MoUs]] have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. Some of these collaborations are:{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
*PEC has collaborations with a large number of international companies and universities To name a few such as{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
*PEC has collaborations with a large number of international companies and universities, to name a few such as:{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
** [[Indian Institute of Science]]
** [[Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee]]
** [[Indian Institute of Technology Ropar]]
** [[Indian Institute of Technology Jammu]]
** [[IIT Mandi|Indian Institute of Technology Mandi]]
** [[National Institute of Technology|National Institute of Technologies]]
** [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University|SMVDU, Katra]]
** [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]
** [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]
** [[National Institute of Industrial Engineering|NITIE, Mumbai]]
** [[National Institute of Industrial Engineering|NITIE, Mumbai]]
** [[Microsoft]]
** [[Intel]]
** [[IBM]]
** Eic Pvt.Ltd., Chandigarh
** ABB Global Industries & Services Ltd. Bangalore
** ABB Global Industries & Services Ltd. Bangalore
** Minda Corporation Ltd Noida
** Minda Corporation Ltd Noida
** Intel Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Mumbai
** Central Tool Room, Ludhiana
** Central Tool Room, Ludhiana
** CONCAVE Research Centre, Concordia University, Canada
** [[File:Aerospace Department PEC.jpg|thumb|MIG-21 at Aerospace Department, PEC]]CONCAVE Research Centre, Concordia University, Canada
** Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh
** Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh
** Swaraj Division (a unit of FES M&M), Mohali
** [[File:Centenary Hall PEC.jpg|thumb|Centenary Hall, PEC]]Swaraj Division (a unit of FES M&M), Mohali
** MICROSOFT
** Mohali Industries Association, Mohali
** Mohali Industries Association, Mohali
** Philips India Ltd.PEC-ESIGELEC France collaboration (Feb, 2009)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUesigelec-france.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |date=2009-02-02 |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154945/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUesigelec-france.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** Philips India Ltd.PEC-ESIGELEC France collaboration (Feb, 2009)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUesigelec-france.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |date=2009-02-02 |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154945/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUesigelec-france.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
**MoA between PEC and [[Siemens]] Software to develop a centre of excellence at PEC.
**MoA between PEC and [[Siemens]] Software to develop a centre of excellence at PEC.
**Solar tech Park at PEC campus established in support with Bergen group of Companies
**Solar tech Park at PEC campus established in support with Bergen Group of Companies
* PEC-ABB collaboration (Jan, 2009)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/ABB.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129155016/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/ABB.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-ABB collaboration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/ABB.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129155016/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/ABB.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* PEC-UWA collaboration (Jan, 2009)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/PEC-UWACollaboration.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |date=2009-01-15 |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154901/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/PEC-UWACollaboration.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-UWA collaboration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/PEC-UWACollaboration.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |date=2009-01-15 |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154901/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/PEC-UWACollaboration.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* PEC-JCB collaboration initiated (Sep, 2008)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUjcb.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154843/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUjcb.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-JCB collaboration initiated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUjcb.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154843/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUjcb.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* PEC-Philips collaboration (Sep, 2008)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUphilips.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129155030/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUphilips.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-Philips collaboration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUphilips.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129155030/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUphilips.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* PEC-CSIO collaboration (Aug, 2008)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUcsio.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154740/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUcsio.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-CSIO collaboration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUcsio.asp |title=News |publisher=Pec.ac.in |access-date=2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129154740/http://pec.ac.in/scripts_new/MoUcsio.asp |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
** PEC-[[Power Grid Corporation of India|PGCIL]] collaboration<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 6, 2025 |title=PGCIL inks MoU with PEC Chandigarh for establishment of POWERGRID Centre of Excellence at PEC under CSR |url=http://statetimes.in/pgcil-inks-mou-with-pec-chandigarh-for-establishment-of-powergrid-centre-of-excellence-at-pec-under-csr/ |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=State Times}}</ref>
==Student life==
==Student life==
=== Cultural and Technical festivals ===
=== Cultural and Technical festivals ===
==== PECFEST ====
==== PECFEST ====
PECFEST is the annual cultural and technical fest of PEC Chandigarh. The festival started off as a cultural event in 2003 and has since, grown into one of the largest college fests in North India attracting many big-names like [[Vishal Dadlani|Vishal Dadlani, Honey Singh]], [[Farhan Akhtar]], [[Amit Trivedi]], [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Jochen Miller]], [[Indian Ocean (band)|Indian Ocean]], [[Benny Dayal]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Guru Randhawa]] and many more The event also sees big-name sponsors. [[Coke Studio (Indian TV program)|Coke Studio]] and [[Sunburn Festival|Red Bull bus tour]] have also performed at PECFEST{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
PECFEST is the annual cultural and technical fest of PEC Chandigarh. The festival started as a cultural event in 2003. It usually runs for three days<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 10, 2022 |title=Three-day PEC Fest begins on April 16 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/three-day-pec-fest-begins-on-april-16-385036/ |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=[[The Tribune]]}}</ref> in the month of November.
In 2014, PECFEST merged with VYOM (the technical fest of PEC) and consequently, now acts as an umbrella festival for both cultural and technical events and competitions. {{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
In 2014, PECFEST merged with VYOM (the technical fest of PEC) and consequently, now acts as an umbrella festival for both cultural and technical events and competitions. The fest has seen various musical and cultural acts perform on the final day, such as [[Javed Ali]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2022 |title=Javed Ali performs at PECFest |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/javed-ali-performs-at-pecfest-387533/ |access-date=May 24, 2025 |website=The Tribune India}}</ref> [[Sukhwinder Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2018 |title=PECFEST concludes on a musical note |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/pecfest-concludes-on-a-musical-note-675388/ |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=[[The Tribune]]}}</ref> [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2023 |title=3-day Tech, Cultural Fest at PEC begins |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/3-day-tech-cultural-fest-at-pec-begins/articleshow/105304469.cms |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> and [[Asees Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2024 |title=PECFEST ends with display of culture, creativity & innovation |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/pecfest-ends-with-display-of-culture-creativity-innovation/ |access-date=July 9, 2025 |website=[[The Tribune]]}}</ref>
====VYOM====
====VYOM====
Vyom (earlier known as Technique before being renamed in 2011) was the university's annual technical festival that ran from 2008 to 2014. It was discontinued in 2015 and the technical events are now conducted as part of PECfest.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
Vyom (earlier known as Technique before being renamed in 2011) was the university's annual technical festival that ran from 2008 to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 26, 2012 |title=PEC University of Technology fest Vyom ends on a high note |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pec-university-of-technology-fest-vyom-ends-on-a-high-note/articleshow/12409610.cms |access-date=May 24, 2025 |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> It was discontinued in 2015 and the technical events are now conducted as part of PECFEST.
=== Student organizations ===
=== Student organizations ===
Currently, there are 13 technical societies and 12 clubs active in the college, and these are named as:{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
Currently, there are 12 technical societies and 12 clubs active in the college,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Students {{!}} Punjab Engineering College, (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh |url=https://pec.ac.in/current-students |access-date=2026-03-18 |website=pec.ac.in}}</ref> and these are named as:
'''Technical societies'''
'''Technical societies'''
* ACM-CSS - Computer Science Society (Recognized under ACM student chapter)
* [https://www.pecacm.com/ ACM-CSS] - Computer Science Society (Recognized under ACM student chapter)
* ATS - Aerospace Technical Society
* ATS - Aerospace Technical Society
* ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers (Student Chapter)
* ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers (Student Chapter)
* ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Student Chapter)
* ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Student Chapter)
* ASPS - Astronomy and Space Physics Society
*ASPS - Astronomy and Space Physics Society[[File:Administrative Block PEC.jpg|thumb|Administrative Block PEC]]
* IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Chapter
* IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Chapter
* IETE - The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers Student Forum
* IGS - Indian Geotechnical Society
* IGS - Indian Geotechnical Society
* IIM - Indian Institute of Metals
* IIM - Indian Institute of Metals
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'''Clubs'''
'''Clubs'''
*NCC (National Cadet Corps) under 2 Chandigarh battalion.
* Projection & Design Club
*NSS (National Service Scheme)
* Projection & Design Club (PDC)
* Communications Information and Media Cell
* Communications Information and Media Cell
* Music Club
* Music Club
* Robotics Club
* Robotics Club
* Speakers Association And Study Circle
* Speakers Association And Study Circle (SAASC)
* Dramatics Club
* Dramatics Club
* Art and Photography Club
* Art and Photography Club
* Energy and Envirovision Club
* Energy and Envirovision Club
* [[Rotaract]] Club
* [[Rotaract]] Club
* English Editorial Board
* Punjabi Editorial Board (PEB)
* Hindi Editorial Board
* English Editorial Board (EEB)
* Punjabi Editorial Board
* Hindi Editorial Board (HEB)
* Images
* Images
'''Cell'''
'''Cells'''
* Student Counselling Cell (Happy Folks of PEC)
* Student Counselling Cell (Happy Folks of PEC)
* Entrepreneurship Incubation Cell
* Entrepreneurship Incubation Cell
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=== Hostels ===
=== Hostels ===
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/T.V. room, dining hall and mess. Every hostel has a student chairman (Hostel Senior) for managing and controlling various activities.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}
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:
Girls' hostels:
*Kalpana Chawla Hostel (named after alumni [[Kalpana Chawla]])
*Kalpna Chawla Hostel
*Vindhya Hostel
*Vindhya Hostel
Boys Hostels:
Boys' hostels:
*Aravali Hostel
*Aravali Hostel
*Himalaya Hostel
*Himalaya Hostel
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== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
* [[Satish Dhawan]] - known for [[Indian space programme|Indian Space Programme]]
* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] (Aditya P Singh), Punjabi singer and rapper; BE Civil Engineering (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Badshah-doesnt-want-to-use-Honey-Singhs-fame/articleshow/38992422.cms |title=Badshah doesn't want to use Honey Singh's fame |last=Guptal |first=Priya |work=[[Times Of India]] |date=26 July 2014 |access-date=15 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] (Aditya Prateek Singh), Punjabi singer and rapper; BE Civil Engineering (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Badshah-doesnt-want-to-use-Honey-Singhs-fame/articleshow/38992422.cms |title=Badshah doesn't want to use Honey Singh's fame |last=Guptal |first=Priya |work=[[Times Of India]] |date=26 July 2014 |access-date=15 November 2014}}</ref>
* [[Sandeep Bakhshi]], CEO of [[ICICI Bank]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sandeep-bakhshi-interesting-things-about-the-new-md-ceo-of-icici-bank/sandeep-bakhshi-a-man-of-few-words/slideshow/66081997.cms|title=Sandeep Bakhshi: Interesting things about the new MD & CEO of ICICI Bank|website=Economic Times|access-date=5 October 2018}}</ref>
* [[Sandeep Bakhshi]], CEO of [[ICICI Bank]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/sandeep-bakhshi-interesting-things-about-the-new-md-ceo-of-icici-bank/sandeep-bakhshi-a-man-of-few-words/slideshow/66081997.cms|title=Sandeep Bakhshi: Interesting things about the new MD & CEO of ICICI Bank|website=Economic Times|access-date=5 October 2018}}</ref>
* [[Jaspal Bhatti]] - satirist, comedian, film-maker; BE Electrical (1978).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34729005_1_jaspal-bhatti-critical-condition-punjabi-film|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028081728/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34729005_1_jaspal-bhatti-critical-condition-punjabi-film|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 October 2013|title=Jaspal Bhatti's son, actress Surilie in a critical condition |date=25 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>
* [[Jaspal Bhatti]] - satirist, comedian, film-maker; BE Electrical (1978).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34729005_1_jaspal-bhatti-critical-condition-punjabi-film|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028081728/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34729005_1_jaspal-bhatti-critical-condition-punjabi-film|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 October 2013|title=Jaspal Bhatti's son, actress Surilie in a critical condition |date=25 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>
* [[Vijay K. Dhir]] - Dean of the [[University of California, Los Angeles]] (UCLA) [[Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Dhir {{!}} UCLA Samueli School Of Engineering|url=https://samueli.ucla.edu/people/vijay-dhir/|access-date=2020-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Vijay K. Dhir]] - Dean of the [[University of California, Los Angeles]] (UCLA) [[Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Dhir {{!}} UCLA Samueli School Of Engineering|url=https://samueli.ucla.edu/people/vijay-dhir/|access-date=2020-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon]] - Punjab [[politician]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/in-new-akali-cabinet-3-ministers-are-cms-kin/24676/0|title=In new Akali Cabinet, 3 ministers are CM’s kin |date=3 March 2007 |first=Harpreet |last=Bajwa |access-date=21 February 2017 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon]] - Punjab [[politician]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/in-new-akali-cabinet-3-ministers-are-cms-kin/24676/0|title=In new Akali Cabinet, 3 ministers are CM's kin |date=3 March 2007 |first=Harpreet |last=Bajwa |access-date=21 February 2017 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Shalabh Kumar]] - Indian American industrialist and a philanthropist, BS Electronics Engineering (1969)<ref>{{cite web|title=Shalabh Kumar: Innovating his way to outstanding entrepreneurial success|url=http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/744-shalabh-kumar-innovating-his-way-to-outstanding-entrepreneurial-success|access-date=23 August 2016|work=NRIToday |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704215013/http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/744-shalabh-kumar-innovating-his-way-to-outstanding-entrepreneurial-success |archive-date=4 July 2016}}</ref>
* [[Shalabh Kumar]] - Indian American industrialist and a philanthropist, BS Electronics Engineering (1969)<ref>{{cite web|title=Shalabh Kumar: Innovating his way to outstanding entrepreneurial success|url=http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/744-shalabh-kumar-innovating-his-way-to-outstanding-entrepreneurial-success|access-date=23 August 2016|work=NRIToday |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704215013/http://www.nritoday.net/profiles/744-shalabh-kumar-innovating-his-way-to-outstanding-entrepreneurial-success |archive-date=4 July 2016}}</ref>
* [[Vanya Mishra]] - Model and [[Femina Miss India|Miss India 2012]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Punjab-Engineering-College-students-eager-to-welcome-Vanya-Mishra-back/articleshow/12498814.cms|title=Punjab Engineering College students eager to welcome Vanya Mishra back |date=2 April 2012 |work=Times of India |last=Miglani |first=Meha |access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>
* [[Vanya Mishra]] - Model and [[Femina Miss India|Miss India 2012]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Punjab-Engineering-College-students-eager-to-welcome-Vanya-Mishra-back/articleshow/12498814.cms|title=Punjab Engineering College students eager to welcome Vanya Mishra back |date=2 April 2012 |work=Times of India |last=Miglani |first=Meha |access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref>
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*[[Vandi Verma|Vandana Verma]] - Space Roboticist at [[Vandi Verma|NASA]]
*[[Vandi Verma|Vandana Verma]] - Space Roboticist at [[Vandi Verma|NASA]]
*[[Tim Guleri]] - American Venture Capitalist.
*[[Tim Guleri]] - American Venture Capitalist.
*[[ Anup Chandra Pandey]] - Election Commissioner of India.
*[[Anup Chandra Pandey]] - Former Election Commissioner of India.
*[[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] [[Ritu Maheshwari]] - CEO, Noida Authority<ref>{{cite news |url=https://hindi.news18.com/photogallery/career/success-story-of-ias-ritu-maheshwari-news-noida-dm-name-female-ias-officer-5413421.html |title=Success story of ias ritu maheshwari news noida dm name female ias officer |language=hi |author=Deepali Porwal |date=22 February 2023 |publisher=[[News18 India]]}}</ref>
*[[Deepak Bhatia]], CTO of [[The Hershey Company]] (BE Mech - 1995)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fortune.com/2024/10/08/hersheys-first-cto-deepak-bhatia-tech-transformation/|title=Hershey’s First CTO Deepak Bhatia Leads Tech Transformation|website=Fortune|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-names-chief-technology-officer-to-advance-analytics--automation-301929569.html|title=Hershey Names Chief Technology Officer to Advance Analytics & Automation|website=PR Newswire|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref>
*[[Balbir Dhillon]], Head of [[Audi India]] (BE Mech - 1995)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-born-exec-to-head-audi-india/articleshow/70184504.cms|title=India-born exec to head Audi India|website=The Times of India|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref>
== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Universities in Chandigarh]]
[[Category:Universities in Chandigarh]]
[[Category:1921 establishments in India]]
[[Category:1921 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1921]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges established in 1921]]
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. It is well-known for its undergraduate 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 degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.[1]
University administration buildingPunjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -1Punjab Engineering College - Academic Wing -2
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.[2] In 1939, the name was again changed to Punjab College of Engineering and Technology.[3]
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 affiliated campus of Panjab University.[4] 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 1994 this institution was adjudged the best technical college in India by the National Foundation of Engineers.[5] It occupies an area of 146 acres and offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in various specializations.
PEC has historically differed from Central Educational Institutions (CEIs) by not providing a 27% OBC reservation. Following the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, PEC—a "Deemed to be University" under the Chandigarh Administration—argued it was a UT-funded institute rather than a CEI, exempting it from the mandate. This was legally challenged in 2018 (Gujar Samaj Kalyan Parishad v. PEC), where the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld PEC's stance, ruling that its indirect funding through the UT administration meant the 2006 Act did not automatically apply. However, a 2025 Supreme Court directive has recently mandated a phased implementation of the OBC quota for Chandigarh-governed institutes, starting at 3% for the 2025–26 session and rising to 27% over six years. Currently, PEC operates on a 50-50 split between the Chandigarh (Home State) and All India (Other State) quotas.[6]
Presently there are twelve post-graduate courses leading to a Master of Engineering degree. Facilities for post-graduate studies exist for regular and 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.[7]
The college has collaborated with national and international educational institutions for student exchange programs. MoUs have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. Some of these collaborations are:[citation needed]
PEC has collaborations with a large number of international companies and universities, to name a few such as:[citation needed]
PECFEST is the annual cultural and technical fest of PEC Chandigarh. The festival started as a cultural event in 2003. It usually runs for three days[15] in the month of November.
In 2014, PECFEST merged with VYOM (the technical fest of PEC) and consequently, now acts as an umbrella festival for both cultural and technical events and competitions. The fest has seen various musical and cultural acts perform on the final day, such as Javed Ali,[16]Sukhwinder Singh,[17]Sunidhi Chauhan[18] and Asees Kaur.[19]
Vyom (earlier known as Technique before being renamed in 2011) was the university's annual technical festival that ran from 2008 to 2014.[20] It was discontinued in 2015 and the technical events are now conducted as part of PECFEST.
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:
Kalpana Chawla Hostel (named after alumni Kalpana Chawla)
