Punjab Engineering College

What Punjab Engineering College does

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh is an engineering education and research institution established in 1921, operating as a 'Deemed to be University' under the University Grants Commission of India. The institution delivers undergraduate (B.Tech and B.Des), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (PhD) programmes spanning electrical, electronics, computer science, mechanical, civil, aerospace, materials science, and applied sciences, and it operates an Entrepreneurship and Incubation Cell supporting student-led ventures. The core platform is campus-based academic delivery in Chandigarh, supported by an E-Academic Portal (pec.edu.in), webmail, an Academic Information System, and a dedicated alumni portal (alumni.pec.ac.in).

Revenue is generated from four streams: tuition and academic fees from degree programmes, sponsored research grants from central agencies (DST, SERB, DRDO, DBT, Ministry of Steel, CPRI), consultancy projects with industrial clients including Indian Oil Corporation, Essar Power, and Hindalco Industries, and alumni contributions channelled through the PEC Old Students Association (PECOSA). Research output is the institution's primary intellectual engine: faculty advance 5G/6G hybrid microstrip antenna systems for RF energy harvesting, perovskite solar cells reaching 24.68% power conversion efficiency, lead-free ferroelectric and magnetoelectric materials, and THz-frequency self-switching diodes from GaN heterostructures. Multiple crore-rupee grants (DST CoE funding of Rs. 3.79 Crores, MHRD funding up to Rs. 1.25 Cr, Chips to Startup Rs. 81.63 Lakhs, DRDO project funding) flow to these programmes.

Strategic positioning rests on three pillars: institutional MoUs with DRDO laboratories (SASE, TBRL), the Indian Air Force, Siemens (Center of Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering, Control and Automation), TATA Power Delhi Distribution (Smart Grid Center), PEDA (energy efficiency), and IEEE Chandigarh Subsection (CHANDICON 2026); a faculty bench that includes national and Padma award recipients under the leadership of Director Dr. Baldev Setia (on lien from NIT Kurukshetra); and a centenary-era brand that has produced alumni such as Dr. Ajit Kumar Thakur (Asia CEO of the Year, 2024). The institution celebrated its 100th Foundation Day in November 2021 with the President of India as Chief Guest and held its 55th Convocation in 2025.

Name

Punjab Engineering College

Legal name

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh

Website

https://pec.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh is an Indian engineering education and research institution established in 1921, offering B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech, and PhD programmes across engineering and applied science disciplines. It is funded through tuition, government research grants, and industrial consultancy.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Sponsored research services
• Industrial consultancy services
• Doctoral engineering programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandigarh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes through tuition fees and academic charges.
2. Research Grants and Sponsored Projects: Funding from government agencies including DST, SERB, DRDO, DBT, Ministry of Steel, CPRI, and other R&D funding bodies for sponsored research projects.
3. Consultancy Services: Industrial consultancy projects with organizations including Indian Oil Corporation, Essar Power, Hindalco Industries, and other corporate clients.
4. Alumni Contributions and Donations: Scholarship contributions and donations from alumni including Prof. Umesh (Rs. 4 Lakh) and Mr. Pulkit Sharma (Rs. 5 Lakh annually).

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Punjab Engineering College is a deemed-to-be university delivering engineering and technology higher education through undergraduate (B.Tech., B.Des.), postgraduate (M.Tech.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes, complemented by sponsored research, industrial consultancy, and a Technology Business Incubator for student entrepreneurship. It operates Centers of Excellence in manufacturing engineering, smart grid, and energy conservation, and conducts applied research in 5G/6G communications, renewable energy, nanomaterials, and biomedical engineering for government and industry sponsors.

Product overview

Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh is an engineering educational institution offering undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Des), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (PhD) programmes across multiple engineering and science disciplines. The institution does not operate commercial products or technology offerings; instead, it provides academic education services, research facilities, student placement support, and maintains an Entrepreneurship and Incubation Cell for student innovation. Academic operations are supported through internal systems including an E-Academic Portal (pec.edu.in), webmail services, and an Academic Information System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEC University of Technology: Former name used during university transition period
• Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University)

Products and services

• B.Tech. Undergraduate Engineering Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• First Position Among 100 5G Use Case Labs Across India
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IEEE Chandigarh SubsectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2026Jointly organizing the 2026 IEEE Chandigarh Subsection International Conference (CHANDICON 2026) at Chandigarh from August 20-22, 2026.
• Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), DRDOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017MoU signed between SASE Chandigarh and PEC for joint research activities in snow and avalanche-related studies.
• Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between PEC and TBRL Chandigarh for research collaboration in terminal ballistics and related defence technologies.
• Indian Air ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for exchange of heritage aircraft including Spitfire, Auster Aiglet, and Mig-21 aircraft for educational purposes.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOA signed to establish a Center of Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering, Control and Automation on October 12, 2018.
• TATA Power Delhi Distribution LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to set up Center for Chandigarh Smart Grid Project for research in smart grid technologies.
• PEDA (Punjab Energy Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for Research and Development Projects on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency under Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
• Indian Oil CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFunding of Rs. 10.77 Lakhs for Fabrication and Development of Thin Film Transistors Based Gas Sensors project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• IIT Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is a premier government-funded engineering institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering and applied sciences — directly comparable to PEC in scope, with a substantially larger endowment, government block grants, and national brand pull.
• IIT Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is one of India's oldest and largest government-funded engineering institutions — comparable to PEC in heritage (founded 1847), North Indian location, and engineering program breadth, but with substantially larger research funding and brand pull.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: IISc Bangalore is India's premier research-focused institution offering postgraduate and doctoral programs in science and engineering — comparable to PEC's research-oriented differentiation in areas like 5G, renewable energy, and nanoelectronics, though at a substantially higher research intensity and brand tier.

Direct peers

• NIT Kurukshetra: National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is a government-funded technical institution offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs across engineering disciplines — directly comparable to PEC in program structure, regional positioning in North India, and engineering focus. PEC's current Director joined on lien from NIT Kurukshetra, indicating close institutional proximity.
• BITS Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani is a private deemed university offering engineering and science programs with a multi-campus model and strong industry placement record — directly comparable to PEC as a private deemed engineering institution competing for top students and corporate partnerships.
• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology: Thapar Institute is a private deemed university in North India (Patiala, Punjab) offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs — directly comparable to PEC in regional positioning, private deemed status, engineering focus, and competition for North Indian engineering students.
• Delhi Technological University: Delhi Technological University is a government-funded technical university in North India offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs — directly comparable to PEC in program portfolio, geographic proximity, and competition for top JEE-ranked engineering students in the region.
• VIT Vellore: Vellore Institute of Technology is a private deemed university offering multi-campus engineering and technology programs with strong industry placement — directly comparable to PEC as a private deemed engineering institution, though with a more distributed multi-campus model and larger enrollment scale.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Manipal Institute of Technology is a constituent engineering college under a private deemed university (MAHE) offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs across multiple engineering disciplines — directly comparable to PEC in program portfolio, private deemed status, and engineering focus, with a multi-campus model.

Emerging players

• IIIT Hyderabad: International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad is a not-for-profit deemed university focused on computer science, electronics, and related engineering disciplines — comparable to PEC in computer science and electronics engineering programs, with strong industry research partnerships in emerging technology areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/pec_campus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pec-chandigarh

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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