Here is a comparison of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) Chandigarh and National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar:
Metric | PEC Chandigarh | NIT Jalandhar |
NIRF 2022 Engineering Ranking | 87 | 52 |
Median Salary BE/BTech 2020-21 | Rs 9 lakh | Rs 6.5 lakh |
Median Salary M.Tech 2020-21 | Rs 10.7 lakh | Rs 6.5 lakh |
Courses Offered | 11 UG, 13 PG, PhD | 4 year UG, 2 year PG |
Admission | JEE Mains for UG, CCMT for PG | JEE Mains for UG, CCMT for PG |
Campus Size | 149 acres | - |
Facilities | Playgrounds, tennis/squash courts, swimming pool, gym, student center, banking, post office, hostels | - |
Student Activities | Technical societies, clubs, PECFest, Annual Honours Ceremony | - |
Centres of Excellence | Data Science, Cyber Security, Total Quality Management, Industrial & Product Design | - |
Industry Collaborations | MOUs with industries and international universities | - |
Key points:
- NIT Jalandhar ranks higher than PEC Chandigarh in the NIRF 2022 Engineering Colleges ranking
- PEC Chandigarh has higher median salaries for BE/BTech and M.Tech graduates
NIT Jalandhar and PEC Chandigarh got notable rankings in the most recent NIRF 2023 list of engineering institutes. PEC Chandigarh came in at 138th place, whereas NIT Jalandhar achieved a remarkable 46th rank. These rankings are a reflection of both universities' industry prominence and high-caliber
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