The Punjab Engineering College (PEC), formerly known as PEC University of Technology, is a prominent Deemed to be University and a public research and technical institution located in Chandigarh. Its history dates back to 1921, when it was established in Lahore (now in Pakistan), and it was later moved to its present 146-acre campus in Chandigarh in 1953.

PEC offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Des), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) courses across various engineering and technology disciplines.

B.Tech programs in Aerospace, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

Approximately ₹7.71 Lakhs to ₹10.79 Lakhs for the entire BTech course

• Adequate hostel facilities are provided for both boys (four hostels) and girls (two hostels).
• A central library spread over a significant area, including a new, multi-story, air-conditioned block. It houses a large collection of books and a Multimedia Resource Centre (MMRC) for electronic media access (CDs, DVDs, NPTEL courses, e-journals).
• Features clusters of computers for student use, with Wi-Fi/Internet access across the entire campus and in hostels.
• An on-campus dispensary with a senior medical officer, pharmacist, and supporting staff to provide first aid and routine medical consultation free of cost to students.
• Banking facilities with nationally connected ATMs and a computerized post office are available on campus.

B.Tech admission to Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, is based on a candidate’s rank in the JEE Mains entrance exam. Candidates must have a valid JEE Main score and rank, and admissions are managed through counseling based on these ranks, which includes national-level entrance exams like JEE Main for B. Tech.