Top 15 Engineering Colleges In Punjab!

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There are around 200 branches of engineering course which can be majorly categorized into 4 streams.
• Chemical engineering – It deals with the application of physical science in processing and converting the raw materials or chemicals into useful and valuable forms.
• Civil engineering – It includes the designing and construction of public and private infrastructures / buildings. Such as airports, roads, railways, water supply, bridges, dams etc.
• Electrical engineering – As the name suggests, it is related to designing or manufacturing the various electrical and electronic systems as electrical circuits, generators, motors, electronic devices, telecommunications and instrumentation.
• Mechanical engineering – It deals in designing and creating physical or mechanical systems such as power and energy systems, aerospace/aircraft products, weapon systems, transportation products engines, compressors, vacuum and vibration isolation equipments.
Apart from the abovementioned 4 branches, other latest streams include Engineering Management, Engineering sciences, Geo technical, Computer, ...
... Software, Mining, Agricultural and many others.
Here we have enlisted the 15 best engineering colleges of Punjab which could help you to take the best career move.
1. Gulzar Group of Institutes - GGI is another renowned name in the area of engineering which was established in 2009 under the aegis of Gulzar Educational and Charitable Trust. The college is affiliated to Punjab Technical University and approved by AICTE. It is located in village Libra, Khanna. GGI campus has hi-tech and latest infrastructure that enthuse the spirit of learning among the students. The institutes offer MBA, B-tech, MCA and Engineering courses in Punjab India. Gulzar Group of Institutes currently provides Bachelor & Postgraduate degree courses in Engineering and Business Administration. The courses offered are Computer Science and Engineering, Automation and Robotics, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Recently the MBA course is also been introduced by the college. It also provides you the best hostel, transport and training services.

2. Bhutta College of Engg. & Tech. - Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology was established in the year 2003. It is located at village Bhutta in the neighborhood of Ludhiana. It is approved by All India Council for Technical Education and Government of Punjab and is affiliated with Punjab Technical University. It provides the diploma and degree in Bachelor of Technology under the courses of Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical engineering and Computer Science & Engineering.

3. Chandigarh Engineering College - The Chandigarh Engineering College (CEC) is one of the leading institutes of engineering. It has acquired accreditation by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) established by AICTE. It is located on the outskirts of the beautiful city Chandigarh. It offers B.Tech courses in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering. And M.Tech courses in Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology. All the courses mentioned above are approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Punjab and are affiliated to PTU, Jalandhar. Admission is done on the basis of Entrance Test Conducted by State Government.

4. Chitkara Institute of Engg. & Tech. - It is one of the best college in India which aspires the students to become an engineer. It offers the well-structured engineering programs. The institute is located in Rajpura near Patiala. It is duly approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. The institute offers four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

5. DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology - DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology is established in Jalandhar in year 2001 under the guidance of DAV college Managing committee. The institute is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. It offers B.TECH. Programs in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering. Admissions in B.Tech. is done through AIEEE conducted by CBSE, New Delhi.

6. Dr.B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology - Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar was established in the year 1987 as Regional Engineering College and later it attained the status of National Institute of Technology by the Government of India in 2002. The institute offers B Tech program in various streams of Engineering and Technology along with research programs. Biotechnology Engineering, Chemical Engg., Electronics & Communications Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. The admission to programmes will be made on the basis of the merit of AIEEE-2009 conducted by CBSE.

7. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College - Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College was established by the Nankana Sahib Education Trust in 1956. The college campus is spread over 88 acres on Ludhiana-Malerkotla Road. It provides the courses in Applied Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering. The admission criterion is to clear LEET for diploma holders and AIEEE for residents as well as non-residents of Punjab.

8. IITT College of engineering in Punjab - IITT College of engineering is promoted by IITT Society in 1998. It is located at Pojewal, Nawashahar. This college is regarded to be Mecca of Engineering. 13 batches have passed out from the College and have brilliant placement record. It is duly approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), State Government of Punjab and Affiliated to Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. The admission to all courses is done through Common Entrance Test conducted by PTU and through the AIEEE merit. The courses offered at the graduate level are B.Tech in biotechnology, chemical engineering, computer science and engineering, electronics and instrumentation engineering, electronics and communication engineering and information technology.

9. Khalsa College of Engineering and Technology - Khalsa College of Engg. & Technology (KCET) was established in 2009 under the support of Khalsa College Society. It is located in the heart of the holy city of Amritsar.Various engineering courses have been running in the College. B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engg., Civil Engg., Mechanical Engg. Admission is made on the basis of entrance test conducted by state Govt.

10. Lovely Professional University - Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private semi-residential university created under the state government private university act. LPU claims to be the largest private university in India in terms of number of students on a single campus and is situated on NH-1 at the entry of Jalandhar city. It is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956. It offers engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science and Engineering.

11. Punjab engineering college – PEC has undergone several changes since the time it was originated. It is situated inChandigarh. The college comprised of engineering departments of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Recently, the college has introduced five new departments in the fields of Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering, Computer Science Engineering and Information & Technology.

12. Punjabi University - Punjabi University is another one of the most popular university located in Patiala. It was established on the 30 April 1962. Punjabi university is among the top universities in which admission prove to be a dream comes true for every single student. It provides Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Computer Engineering.

13. Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology – Rayat campuses provide Educational opportunities at various levels from Primary to Post Graduation in numerous fields. Rayat Bahra Institute of Engineering & Bio-Technology was established in 2005 near Kharar, Distt. Mohali. It offers B.Tech in the following streams: Bio-Medical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engg., Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering. Admission is made through AIEEE Score Merit List.

14. RIMT Institute of Engineering & Technology - RIMT Institute of Engineering & Technology is one the famous engineering institute located in Mandi Gobindgarh and was established in 2003. It is affiliated to Punjab Technical University (PTU), Jalandhar. The college offers various graduate and postgraduate courses which have been approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). RIMT Institute of Engineering and Technology came into being under the guidance of Shri Om Parkash Educational and Social Welfare Trust. It offers engineering in Electronics & Communication Engg., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Science & Engineering.

15. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - Thapar University is regarded as one of the well-known engineering institute in India. It was established in the year 1956 in Patiala. Thapar University is approved by AICTE. Students have to clear the AIEEE exam to get admission into Thapar University for the undergraduate program and students take the MET exam for admission into graduate/postgraduate programmes. It offers B.Tech in Civil, Electronics Instrumentation Control, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Mechanical.

So if you are an engineering aspirant, shape your career by enrolling yourself in the best institute and realize your dreams. Good Luck!

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