Puducherry Technological University B.Tech Civil Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process for PEC begins with application forms available in April, followed by entrance exams in May. Candidates submit their HSC results to CENTAC and attend counseling sessions to choose courses like B.Tech in Civil Engineering. The faculty, all with Ph.Ds and extensive experience, focus on practical learning and modern technology, offering industry visits and maintaining a good faculty-to-student ratio. Fees in the first year are approximately Rs 20,000, including a refundable deposit, with subsequent years costing around Rs 18,000 annually, excluding exam and transportation fees.

Fees vary for local and out-of-state students, with local students generally paying less. Strong placement opportunities exist, with 60%-70% of students securing jobs at companies like TCS and Accenture. In 2008, 58 out of 62 Civil Engineering graduates were placed with packages from 1.8 to 11 LPA. Technical departments place 10-20 students annually, with the highest package reported at 10.15 LPA. Internships start from the first year, and mandatory projects and courses are offered through NPTEL.

Scholarships target SC/ST and economically disadvantaged students, with fee reductions for SC/ST students and Centac students. Hostel fees are approximately Rs 75,000 annually. While PEC does not directly provide scholarships, it encourages applications for external scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal and offers merit-based awards through the PEC Alumni. Non-local students have limited scholarship options. The highest campus placement package is Rs 10 LPA, and the exam fee is Rs 2,500 per subject.