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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pondicherry Engineering College disburses many scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. It makes sure that 90% of the students avail of scholarships. Major Scholarships: Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Government of Puducherry Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Central Sector Scholarship: INR 10,000-20,000 per year Alumni Scholarship: INR 5,000-10,000 per year Eligibility: 60-90% aggregate marks with an annual family income of below INR 2-6 lakhs. Other Facilities: SC/ST students are exempted from the fee structure. BC/MBC students have fee exemption to the extent of 50%. More than 500 students ha
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
The food quality in the hostel mess of Pondicherry Engineering College is decent Some students find it too good when they compare the food with other messes, on the other hand, some students think that it can be improved. It totally depends on your food choices some people like spicy food and some like non-spicy but the canteen at the mess provide pretty good food on the basis of your taste.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) in pondicherry provides you the following campus facilities:
- Well maintained and enough equipment in all laboratories.
- A great library stocked with all the needed books of all the courses offered by the college and apart from that too.
- Comfortable classrooms with proper lights and fans.
- Comfortable hostel rooms.
- Basic medical facilities available in campus.
- A canteen provideing delicious food.
- Good sports facilities.
- A good number of and very exciting fests
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pondicherry Engineering College provides for an integrated development with a strong number of extracurricular activities and clubs. More than 20 student clubs and organizations; more than 10 technical clubs; and more than 5 cultural clubs. Important clubs are: the Robotics Club, Coding Club, IEEE Student Branch, IETE Student Forum, Music Club, Drama Club, and Literary Club. PECFEST- the tech fest; CULTURA- the cultural fest; SPORTSFEST. And INTERCOLLEGIATE competitions. More than 500 students are actively engaged in NSS/NCC/community service. Sports grounds: cricket, football, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. 80% of students
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Absolutely! Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) has a fantastic placement cell that's dedicated to helping students discover great job opportunities.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Just wanted to share some news about Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC). In the 2022-2023 academic year, the highest salary package offered was around INR 15 LPA. Plus, the average salary package came in at around INR 6 LPA.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) has also gained pretty good placements and pay packages. Important figures: 90 %+ Placement rate 250 + recruiter companies 800+ job offers the highest salary is from the company Microsoft at INR 22 lakhs/annum Average salary is between INR 6-8 lakhs/annum. Top recruiters are TCS (150+ offers), Infosys (100+ offers), Wipro (80+ offers), CTS (60+ offers), and Accenture (50+ offers). Placement sector-wise: The highest is IT/Software 60 %, Core Engineering 20%, Manufacturing 10%, and Research 10%. Salary package: INR 4-12 lakhs/annum. Placement destinations in India (90%), and abroad (10%).
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) is a fantastic option if you're considering a B.E. or B.Tech degree! It's known for its strong academic reputation, impressive placement record, and excellent infrastructure. You won't be disappointed!
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder about the admission process for the B.Tech programme through CENTAC. Before you start your application, make sure you have your JEE Mains marks handy. It's important to meet the required criteria for marks, and then you can follow the counseling process. Good luck!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
B.E./B.Tech is perceived to be the most popular course at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) because of a strong industry interface, research-based curriculum, and an excellent placement record. Some key reasons - placement rate: 90% and above each year; recruiters: 250 and above; maximum package: INR 22 Lacs per annum; average package: INR 6-8 Lacs per annum. Toppers include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, CTS, and Accenture. B.E./B.Tech accreditation with NBA; NAAC with 'A' grade instituted at PEC. Available in 9 disciplines: Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc. Admission through marks scored in the entrance test of JEE Main
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
To be selected for a B.E. or B.Tech. course at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), you must meet the following criteria:
12th grade
You must have passed 12th grade with a minimum of 45% marks in Physics and Mathematics
Subjects
You must have passed 12th grade with a minimum of 45% marks in any one of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship
Admission process
Admission to B.Tech. courses at PEC is done through
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
At Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), the tuition fees for courses are between INR 76,100 and INR 195,404. It's a great place to explore your Engineering dreams! Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC offers a diverse range of PG and UG courses including B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech and M.Sc., etc. You can visit the Shiksha website to know more.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) B.E./B.Tech fees include a Tuition fee of INR 40,000-50,000/year and a Development fee of INR 10,000-20,000/year and all the other expenses are around INR 5,000-10,000/year. Total: INR 55,000-80,000/year Break-up: Govt. quota: INR 40,000/year Management quota: INR 65,000/year NRI quota: INR 1,50,000/yr Hostel: INR 25,000-35,000/yr (boys), INR 20,000-30,000/yr (girls). Mess: INR 3,500 - 5,000/semester Admission fee: INR 5,000, only once Caution money: INR 5,000, refundable.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Hey there! If you're considering staying at Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC), you'll be happy to know that the hostel fee for a cozy triple room is INR 17,000 for the whole duration of your B.Tech. course. This fee is part of the total cost, which includes both the tuition and the hostel accommodations. It's a great option to make your college experience comfortable!
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Acceptable degrees include a Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Technology or Computer Science, which are programs that typically last a minimum of three years. Additionally, it is essential that candidates have studied Mathematics at either the 10+2 level or at the graduate level, achieving at least 50%.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
For B.E./B.Tech at PEC, Pondicherry Engineering College the eligibility criteria include 10+2 in PCM (40 % for SC/ST), at least 45 % aggregate. Admission is through a valid score in JEE Main with 50 % weightage, +2 marks 30 % weightage and Normalized marks in PCM with 20 % weightage. For lateral entry, it is required to be above 45 % aggregate (diploma) along with a valid JEE Main score. 480 seats: 360 for JEE Main, 120 for lateral entry, 15% for All India quota, 25% for management quota, 5% for NRI quota; Application fee Rs 500-1,000; Reservation norms as applicable by Puducherry government.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Pondicherry Engineering College - PEC is a known institute. The campus is extremely beautiful. It is opposite to sea shore and adjacent to Pondicherry university which is even more beautiful. Many literary events are conducted at the college. The teachers at the college are highly qualified. The college provides decent placement oppportunities.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
No, Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) is a government college:
Establishment
The Government of India's Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) established PEC in 1984 as a public institution to meet the engineering needs of the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Upgraded to a university
In 2020, PEC was upgraded to university status and became the Puducherry Technological University (PTU). PTU is a public technical and research university under the central government and MHRD.
Ranking
PEC is consistently recognised as one of the top engineering institutes in India by national and international ranking agencies. In the
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pondicherry Engineering College, 4.5/5 rated, is one of the most reputed institutions in the country. Established in the year 1984, affiliated with Pondicherry University and approved by AICTE, PEC offers 9 UG, and 11 PG programs, including PhDs. Key Stats: Placement rate exceeds 90%, number of recruiters exceeds 80, number of research collaborations exceeds 40, strength in students exceeds 1,500, strength in faculty exceeds 200. Rankings: Ranked 23rd Among Top Engineering Colleges in India (NIRF 2022), ranked 14th in South Zone (The Week 2022). NBA, NAAC grade 'A' accredited. Infrastructure: 50+ acres campus, 10+ research centers, 20+
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) is renowned for its high academic standards, distinguished faculty, and modern infrastructure. It is also one of the leading placement colleges in Pondicherry and is recognised by many universities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
The institute has received rankings from various bodies across different categories. In the NIRF rankings for 2024, Pondicherry Engineering College achieved a position in the 201-300 range in the 'Engineering' category. Its consistent high rankings over the years demonstrate that it is one of the top institutions for education.
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