Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh

Punjab Engineering College (PEC) is a centrally funded technical institution under the administration of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It offers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across various disciplines. The institute is modeled after the IITs in terms of its academic and administrative structure. With a vibrant campus life, state-of-the-art research centers like the Cyber Security Research Centre, and significant industry collaborations, PEC stands as a beacon of technical education in North India. It has been ranked #81 in the NIRF Engineering 2025 rankings.