Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), formerly known as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), is a State Private University established in 2007 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The university’s core focus, as reflected in its name change, is on education and research in the energy sector and related domains, making it a unique institution in India. Recognized by the UGC and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, PDEU operates on a sprawling 100-acre campus.

It offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, with flagship courses like B.Tech (in branches such as Petroleum, Mechanical, Computer, and ICT), B.A./B.B.A./B.Com (Hons.), and MBA (including a specialized Energy & Infrastructure program).

B.Tech programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. Other related B.Tech courses offered include Biotechnology and Information & Communication Technology. 

Around ₹11.53 Lakhs for the 4-year BTech course

• Separate, furnished hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls on campus.
• The university provides air-conditioned lecture halls and classrooms, which are well-furnished and equipped with projectors and PCs for technology-aided learning.
• The Library and Information Centre is extensive, utilizing information technology and is automated.
• The campus has a medical clinic or center providing basic medical facilities, first aid, and a doctor-on-call service for emergencies.
• The campus has a bank branch and an ATM.

The B.Tech admission process at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) is merit-based and requires a 12th-grade qualification in science with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST), as well as a good score in either the JEE Main or GUJCET entrance exams. The selection is a multi-step process that includes submitting an online application on the university’s official website, followed by a merit-based evaluation of entrance exam scores, and sometimes group discussions, depending on the specific program.