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Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab 2024

Engineering courses and colleges are numerous in India. There are so many options to choose from. Engineering is one of the main professional fields as the result of the workings can be seen in day to day life. There are various kinds of work and specializations in this field that are associated with our daily lives and without which it will become difficult to live and carry forward. Therefore, there has always been a huge demand in this field since the beginning and is still growing on a new level with the advent of Artificial intelligence. 

In Punjab, there are a number of good colleges that are there, including IIT. The admission in this college is one on the basis of JEE Advanced for undergraduate courses. The students are provided with all the necessary tools and methods to help them gain perspectives of learning in this stream.

There are various career options for the engineering aspirants in the public and private sector. The placement cells in the colleges are responsible for getting students placed with the company of their choice.

Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab (NIRF Ranking)

NIRF or National Institutional Ranking framework provides a ranking of all the best colleges of India in all fields of study. The job of selecting the colleges and deciding their ranking is vested with the committee appointed by the government of India. The ranking that is provided is genuine and on the basis of various basic parameters. The list of top engineering colleges in Punjab along with their NIRF score and ranking is listed below: -


Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab (Careers360 ranking)

The rankings of Careers360 are the one which is relied on by many students and academicians. Based on many factors, the rankings of these colleges are decided. These factors are different according to the field, of course. For every field, there are some common and different factors that are considered while ranking them. The list of top engineering colleges in Punjab is given below along with their rankings: -

Name of the College    

Careers360 ranking

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

AAAA+

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

AAAA+

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

AAAA

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

AAAA

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, 

AAAA

Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology

AAA+

CGC College of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali

AAA+

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

AAA+

Chitkara University, Patiala

AAA+

College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Punjab

AAA+

Lovely Professional University

AAA+

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

AAA+

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

AAA+


Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab (on the basis of fees)

Colleges have different fee structures which are dependent on many factors. Students must select the college that is best suitable for them after checking all the parameters on the basis of which the fee structure is decided. Given below is the list of top engineering colleges in Punjab and their fee structure: -

Name of the College

Ownership

Fees

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

Government

8.58 lakhs

Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Private

16.98 lakhs

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

Government

5.66 lakhs

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

Government

3.58 lakhs

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Government

2.62 lakhs

Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology

Private

4.95 lakhs

CGC College of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali

Private

3.48 lakhs

Chitkara University, Patiala

Private

5.06 lakhs

DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

Private

3.48 lakhs

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Government

4.53 lakhs

Lovely Professional University

Private

8.04 lakhs



Popular Engineering Streams in Punjab

  1. Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is one of the conventional forms of engineering in the field of science. It imparts the knowledge of the working of tools and machines. An aspirant of mechanical engineering is taught about the designing and development of these different tools and machinery which are useful in daily lives.

Colleges: -

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

  • Lovely Professional University

  • Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

  • Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  • DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

  • Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansla

  • CGC College of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali

  • Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar

  • Chitkara University, Patiala

  • Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran Campus, Mohali

  1. Computer Science Engineering

The field of computer science engineering deals in two main areas, and that is Computer Science and Computer Engineering. The methodology that is taught to the students in Calculus, Physics, Data analysis and interpretation, Engineering Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, computer networks, operating systems, programming, algorithm. The students learn to design the software and hardware processes, and design of micro-processes is also taught to them.

Colleges: -

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

  • Lovely Professional University

  • Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

  • Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  • DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

  • Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansla

  • CGC College of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali

  • Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar

  • Chitkara University, Patiala

  • Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran Campus, Mohali

  1. Electronics and Communication Engineering

The specialization in Electronics and Communication Engineering consists of the concepts of physics, chemistry and mathematics basically like most of the fields of engineering. Apart from that, students also learn design, electronic circuits, control systems, basics of electronic systems and how to use these in developing communication systems which are used in the daily lives of human beings.

Colleges: -

  • Lovely Professional University

  • Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

  • Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  • DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

  • Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansla

  • CGC College of Engineering, Landran Campus, Mohali

  • Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar

  • Chitkara University, Patiala

  • Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran Campus, Mohali

  1. Civil Engineering

The course of civil engineering is mainly related to the development of cities and infrastructure. Especially in countries like India, this field is growing as it is a developing country and needs development in the infrastructure of roads, highways, water treatment plants and sewage systems.

Colleges: -

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar

  • Lovely Professional University

  • Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

  • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

  • Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

  • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

  • Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

  • Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  • DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

  • Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansla

  • Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar

  • Chitkara University, Patiala

Other popular engineering specializations in Punjab

Admission Process for Top Engineering Colleges In Punjab

  • For Undergraduate Course: -

    • The admission process of engineering courses is done on the basis of merit and entrance exams that are conducted state-wise or on a national level. 

    • A basic requirement for both the criteria is that the students must have passed his 10+2 examination in the stream of science from a recognized board with aggregate marks.

    • These marks are considered in the admission process if the student is taking admission in a college on the basis of merit. 

    • If the admission is based on the score of the entrance exam, the cut off is considered, and the students are accordingly given the admission to the choice of his college if he satisfies the criteria.

  • For Postgraduate course: -

    • The PG or master’s program in engineering requires students to have graduation in the same.

    • The admissions are then made on the basis of Entrance examinations such as GATE.


Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab Frequently Asked Questions

Q. 1. What is the criterion of choosing a specialization for an engineering degree?

There is no such rule of choosing a specialization. It depends on your liking and passion for a particular field.

Q. 2. What is the cut off required in GATE and JAM to get admission in the top engineering colleges in Punjab?

The cut-off in both these exams depends on the college you are looking for. All of them have different cut-offs.

Q. 3. What is the strength of faculty in IITR?

The total strength of faculty members is 115.

Q. 4. Is there a possibility of changing specialization in the mid-semester?

Yes, there is an option available for changing the stream in some colleges.

Q. 5. What is financial assistance available from engineering colleges in PUnjab?

The financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships. The criteria for scholarships is different in different colleges.

Q. 6. Is the security deposit necessary to be paid during admission?

Yes, the deposit of a security fund is necessary, but it is refundable when the course is over.

Q. 7. Will there be an elective course available in the engineering colleges in Punjab?

There are various options for elective courses in the colleges. 

Q. 8. Are there any rules for ragging in the university campus?

Almost all the colleges are anti-ragging today. Strict legal actions are taken against those not following this rule.

Q. 9. What is the fee of the Artificial Intelligence course in IITR?

The fee structure of the AI course is appx. Rs 42,000. The duration of the course is 2 years.

Q. 10. Is it possible to pursue research after graduation in engineering?

Definitely, you can go for research, but it’s good to pursue masters and PhD to be better at research methodology

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