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What is the better option for an undergraduate course from PEC University Chandigarh, mechanical or aerospace?
It all depends on your personal preferences and what appeals to you the most. However, if none of these two branches piques your attention, then definitely mechanical engineering in PEC is the way to go.
- Mechanical is often favored over Aerospace in terms of placement, faculty, or any other criterion.
- Mechanical is an evergreen branch, as they claim, and they call it that for a reason.
- It is in high demand. All industries will need the mind of a mechanical engineer today and forever.
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Categories |
Mechanical at PEC |
Aerospace at PEC |
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Course Fee |
6.39 lakh |
6.39 lakh |
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Placement Percentage |
80% |
- |
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Highest CTC |
15-23 LPA |
10-12 LPA |
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Average CTC |
6 LPA |
6-7 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
JP Morgan, MySQL, Amazon, HPCL, etc. |
Airbus, Boeing, Goodrich, GE, etc. |
It would be advised that mechanical is always a better choice than aerospace. You can choose to go for Mechanical engineering without giving it much thought and discussion.
Where should I take a computer science course, PEC Chandigarh or NIT Kurukshetra?
One of my friends was in a similar dilemma a few years back. There are several outlooks to consider when deciding which among both of these should be your choice. The points listed below will give you a fair idea to think about it,
- The NIT tag matters not just inside the boundaries of the nation, yet outside of it. That means, choosing NIT over PEC will give various international recruiters a solid reason for hiring you.
- Other than that, the recruiters hiring in PEC Chandigarh are nearly the same as that of NIT Kurukshetra.
- PEC did come close to becoming an IIT but there is no such possibility anymore.
- NITs have a more focused academic environment.
- If you want to pursue any coaching for either UPSC or GATE, then you can opt for PEC.
- My sister was a student of NIT Kurukshetra herself and according to her the studies, curriculum, exposure are better at NIT than most of the newly established IITs.
NIT Kurukshetra does have a slight edge over PEC.
Which is better in terms of academics for CSE, placement, fee and location, NIT Arunachal, NIT Silchar or PEC Chandigarh?
My sister is an alumnus of NIT Arunachal Pradesh and has also visited NIT Silchar several times. As per her experience, the preference order to follow while making a choice between these institutes should be
- NIT Silchar > NIT Arunachal Pradesh>PEC
The reason I placed NIT Silchar first is because it has better rankings, and even the connectivity issues have been resolved. One can now reach Silchar by road, train and via air. This has improved the placement scenario to a great extent.
Will I surely get PEC Chandigarh civil engineering with a rank of 30,921 and the outside Chandigarh quota in the spot round?
It is difficult to predict with certainty whether you will get admission to PEC Chandigarh for civil engineering with a rank of 30,921 and the outside Chandigarh quota in the spot round. However, here are some points that might help you to understand the admission process:
- PEC Chandigarh has a total of 360 seats for B.Tech, including 54 seats for civil engineering.
- The admission process at PEC Chandigarh is based on the candidate's rank in JEE Main.
- PEC Chandigarh conducts six rounds of counseling, including a spot round, for admission to B.Tech programs.
- During the counseling process, candidates can select their preferred course and college based on their JEE Main rank and the availability of seats.
- The cut-off rank for civil engineering at PEC Chandigarh varies every year based on several factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of seats available.
- In the spot round, the seats that are left vacant after the previous rounds of counseling are offered to the candidates based on their JEE Main rank.
- If there are any vacant seats available after the spot round, then they are filled through institute-level spot counseling.
It is difficult to say whether you will get admission to PEC Chandigarh for civil engineering with a rank of 30,921 and the outside Chandigarh quota in the spot round. However, you can participate in the counseling process and select your preferred course and college based on your JEE Main rank and the availability of seats. If there are any vacant seats available after the previous rounds of counseling, then you might have a chance of getting admission in the spot round.
Which is the best option: CS BITS Goa, DTU maths and computing and CS at PEC Chandigarh?
Among the above three, CS at BITS Goa is the best institute to opt for. Agreeing with a few of my friends studying there, I can say that it provides better placements and wider industry exposure.
BITS Goa offers the best curriculum among the three, with no reservation, and offering flexible courses. Through the course, the faculty helps in all sorts of projects and thesis related works. Thought-provoking ideas are extremely encouraged.
The table below states the basic comparison among the above three branches in the specified institutes -
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Particulars |
CS at BITS Goa |
Maths and Computing at DTU |
CS at PEC Chandigarh |
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Total Fees |
?17.38 Lakh |
?7.81 Lakh |
?4.6 Lakh |
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Admission Cut Off |
Score 352 (BITSAT) |
Rank 4412 (JEE Main) |
Rank 8313 (JEE Main) |
Placements (Winning Institute- BITS Goa)
The placement training in BITS Goa is extremely essential and productive. There is an established coding culture in CS, which makes students excel in open source coding more than DTU and PEC students.
- Placement Percentage - 100%
- Average CTC - 22 LPA in CS
- Highest CTC - 50-60 LPA
The campus culture of BITS Goa is among the top 10 colleges in India. Technical, cultural, and sports fests held here are among the best in the country. BITS Goa is a private college and a newer establishment having the best campus and infrastructure with all the necessary amenities.
Which among IIIT Bangalore (integrated M.Tech CSE) and CSE at PEC Chandigarh is better??
I have friends at both these institutes and based on what I have heard from them, I can vouch that the Integrated MTech CSE program offered by IIIT Bangalore is great. Here a few of the reasons why you should choose this institute for your int. Mtech.
Reputation: IIIT Bangalore is among the most reputed colleges not only in Bangalore but in the whole world.
Faculty: One of the major reasons for choosing the institute is the faculty base. You can check out the official website for the faculty profiles. Most of them have PhDs from top universities of the world like MIT, UC Barkley, IISc, IIT, etc.
Most of the faculty members also have years of experience working in the industry and they can teach you according to the current industry needs.
Research-Industry:
- If you are interested in doing research, there are many courses available through which you can publish your paper. This will help you in your research afterward.
- If you are interested to work in the industry, there are many courses offered by IIIT Bangalore which teaches about the problems and required solution in the current industry scenario. So after your course, you will be ready to join the industry. The project on which you will work at IIIT B holds weights.
Hostel:
The hostels at IIIT B are amazing. It offers 24/7 water, power supply. There is also a stable internet connection available in the hostels.
Placements:
IIIT-B has had a 100% record of placement over the years. Students can complete an internship in their 10th semester in an enterprise or can complete a thesis if they are involved in science. It has a great alumni base recruited in the highest echelons of reputed MNCs.
Extra-curricular:
IIIT B has a great coding culture. The performance of the students in various coding competitions, hackathons, and the GSoC selections are proof of that.
If you look at the record, you will find students of this institute doing internships at various reputed institutes and leading MNCs. You can also lookup the impressive publication record of the institute online. Overall IIIT B is a great choice for doing an integrated MTech CSE degree.
How are the technical societies at PEC Chandigarh?
PEC Chandigarh offers various student activities for the overall development of the students. These activities include sports, hobbies, technical interests, etc. The institute encourages you to actively take part in these so that you can explore new things.
These student bodies not only help you find your hidden talent it also works as a catalyst for your personality development.
A few of the different technical societies of the institute are as follows.
- Aerospace Technical Society (ATS)
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
- Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- Astronomy & Space Physics Society (ASPS)
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Robotics Society
- Solar Energy Society of India (SESI)
The technical societies of the institute focus on providing you the practical and theoretical knowledge. It also gives you a chance to implement what you learn in your classroom.
Which is better, a B.Tech in civil engineering from NIT Hamirpur or from PEC Chandigarh?
My friends have been studying in both NIT Hamirpur and PEC Chandigarh and according to their first-hand experience, PEC Chandigarh holds an edge. Here’s why:
- It lies in a prime location viz. Chandigarh. The city has better and numerous opportunities. It is an education hub in the North, hence making it easier to plan and implement your higher education goals. There are ample coaching centers as well in case you want to prepare for government exams.
- PEC has better placement and internship options as well, again it is due to the location advantage.
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Categories |
Civil at NIT Hamirpur |
Civil at PEC Chandigarh |
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Course Fee |
6.86 lakh |
6.39 lakh |
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Placement Percentage |
70-80% |
85-90% |
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Highest CTC |
12 LPA |
15 LPA |
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Average CTC |
5 LPA |
6.5 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
L&T, Accenture, Capgemini, Godrej, etc. |
Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, |
Overall, while both the colleges offer good education, NIT holds a big brand name. However, factors like location and opportunities come first when in such a dilemma. Also, as you are getting the same branch in both the colleges, choose PEC Chandigarh any day.
Is the electrical course better than the mechanical course at PEC in Chandigarh?
Two years ago, one of my friends was in the same situation. He could have taken electrical and sit for every company’s placements. If he chooses mechanical, then only core opportunities are open. Given the circumstances, he chose electrical in the first round of counseling. It was so because he would at least get a chance to sit in almost every business.
Sitting in a good company does not guarantee a good job, and mechanical engineering at PEC is far superior to that of many NITs and even IITs. Trusting his seniors and teachers, he switched to mechanical on the spot round to which he doesn't regret till now.
If you're interested in electrical, go for it. Since my friend had no particular interest in any of these subjects, he preferred mechanical over electrical.
What should I prefer, metallurgy at PEC Chandigarh or CSE at Pantnagar University?
Always pursue what you are interested in because if you love to do something in a field particularly, you will definitely achieve heights. Since I have a few friends at PEC, I can give you some idea about the Metallurgy course offered there.
PEC-Metallurgy:
- The alumni base of PEC Chandigarh is immense and they still make huge donations for students.
- If you need the best facilities such as college hostel life, high-speed Wi-Fi, Co-curricular activities Join PEC.
- But, quality of education plays a vital role which is average at PEC.
- However, you will surely get placements.
Here’s a brief comparison of the institutes.
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Parameters |
PEC Chandigarh |
Pantnagar University |
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Average CTC |
10.2 LPA |
7 LPA |
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Highest CTC |
42 LPA |
11 LPA |
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Course Fee |
3.45 lakhs |
2.31 lakhs |
Now, if you want to do research or want good placements, don’t even think about Pantnagar.
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