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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) is a petroleum-origin university established in 2007 by GERMI (Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute) in Gandhinagar. PDEU stands out as India's only dedicated Energy University, originally established as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), a petroleum-focused institution and rebranded in 2021. The university is UGC-recognised and carries a prestigious NAAC ‘A++’ accreditation.
PDEU has been ranked No. 1 University in Gujarat by the Gujarat State Ranking Framework, and has been awarded "Centre of Excellence Status" by the Government of Gujarat.
PDEU Ranking by NIRF in 2025:
- 98th best B.Tech institute in India
- 89th best MBA institute in India
B.Tech is the most preferred program at PDEU, ranked as the 3rd best B.Tech. program in Gujarat.
- B.Tech costs INR 1.37 lakh per semester.
- To be eligible for the B.Tech program, candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate (or 40% for SC/ST candidates).
- Admissions are through JEE Main or GUJCET
- The PDEU GUJCET Cutoff in 2025 for B.Tech for the General Category ranged from 692 to 11199.
PDEU Placement Highlight
- The average salary package offered was INR 9.21 LPA for the MBA program and INR 7.5 LPA for B.Tech.
PDEU Admission 2026 Dates
Admissions for all programs at Pandit Deendayal Energy University for 2025 have concluded.
B.Tech Admission 2026
The tentative admission schedule for 2026 is presented in the table below!
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE-Main counselling | Jun 03, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 |
| Round-2: Choice Filling & Alteration for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] | Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 |
| Round-2 Allotment List for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Round-2: Online Admission Cancellation for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] | Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 01, 2026 |
| Gujarat-ACPC counselling | Aug 02, 2026 |
MBA Admission Dates 2026
Admission to the MBA program via CAT is still open, as the exam is due.
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
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PDEU Courses and Fees
Pandit Deendayal Energy University has 4 constituent schools offering both traditional as well as niche programs, covering undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral programs in Management, Humanities, Science and Engineering.
- The School of Management offers MBA and Executive MBA programs with specialisations in Energy and Infrastructure, as well as General Management (including Operations, Marketing, HR, and Finance).
- School of Energy Technology offers B.Tech., M.Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD programs in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Nuclear Energy, Solar Energy, Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry.
- School of Technology offers B.Tech. M.Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD programs in Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Engineering and its subsidiary branches, and Mathematics.
- The School of Liberal Studies offers undergraduate honours degree programs in Humanities, Management, Science, and Commerce. It also offers MA Programs in English Literature, Public Policy & Administration, and International Relations; as well as PhD programs in the same areas.
Below is the PDEU Courses & Fees presented in detail:
| Program | Duration | Tuition Fee (Per Semester) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A / BBA (Hons) | 4 years | INR 1.37 lakh | Passed Class 12 with English |
| B.Com (Hons) | INR 1.55 lakh | ||
| B.Sc. (Hons) | INR 60,000 | Passed Class 12 (science) | |
| B.Tech | INR 1.37 lakh | 45% in Class 12 (science) | |
| M.Tech | 2 years | INR 75,000 | B.E/B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| MBA | INR 10 lakh (Total tuition fee) | 50% in graduation in any discipline | |
| M.Sc. | INR 72,000 | 50% in graduation in a relevant discipline | |
| MA/M.Com | INR 50,000 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
PDEU Admission
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) admissions to both UG and PG programs are conducted through a combination of Class 12 scores and entrance examination. Upon fulfilling the minimum eligibility prescribed, applicants can partake in the further PDEU admission process.
B.Tech Admission
Admission to B.Tech requires a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in aggregate in the 10+2 qualifying examination as the minimum eligibility criteria. Seats are allocated based on:
- Rank in Paper – 1 of JEE (Main) - For All India Quota
OR
- Rank in ACPC through GUJCET - For ACPC Quota
UG Admission
Admissions to PDEU for UG programs such as B.A, B.Com., and BBA are based on an online written test followed by an offline personal interview round. For B.Sc., Class 12 aggregate marks hold 75% weightage, and the remaining 25% is attributed to a personal interview round.
PG Admission
Admission criteria to PG programs at PDEU require a combination of set academic scores as well as merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university.
- M.Tech: 60% aggregate or 6.5 CPI/CGPA in the qualifying degree—B.E/B.Tech is required.
- M.Sc: Written test and a personal interview round conducted by the institute
- MBA: Candidates are shortlisted through CAT/XAT/MAT rank for a GD round and PI.
PDEU Cutoff
PDEU accepts GUJCET scores for admission to B.Tech. The PDEU Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below:
| Courses | Round 1(Closing rank) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Engineering | 692 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1660 |
| B.Tech Information and Communication Technology | 1844 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | 2210 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 5064 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 5505 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 6498 |
| B.Tech Petroleum Engineering | 7826 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 11199 |
PDEU Placement 2025
PDEU successfully concluded the 2025 placement drive with the highest salary offer of INR 42 LPA for engineering graduates, while the highest salary package secured by management students was INR 24.1 LPA.
PDEU’s placement success rate, overall, is reported to be above 90%.
| Particulars | Management | Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 24.1 LPA | 42 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 9.21 LPA | 7.5 LPA |
| Recruiters | Accenture, Wipro, KPMG, Adani, CEAT, MRF, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank | Reliance, Honda, Tata Power, ITC, HUL, JSW, L&T |
PDEU Ranking 2025
PDEU has been ranked by Outlook, NIRF, and IIRF under several categories like MBA, Overall, and B.Tech. The PDEU rankings for 2025 are presented below:
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Outlook | MBA | 18 out of 200 |
| Overall | 8 out of 52 | |
| NIRF | BTech | 101-150 out of 300 |
| MBA | 89 out of 125 | |
| Overall | 101-150 out of 200 | |
| IIRF | BTech | 112 out of 160 |
| Overall | 33 out of 160 |
PDEU Scholarships
PDEU offers many scholarships and financial assistance to students in the form of tuition fee waivers.
B.Tech Fee Waiver
| Course | JEE Main CRL | ACPC Rank | Fee Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Rank 1-20000 | 1-200 | 100% fee waiver |
| IT/ECE | Rank 1-40000 | 1-300 | |
| Biotechnology | Rank 1-75000 | 1-3500 |
M.Tech Scholarship
- For candidates having qualified with a valid GATE score and admitted in Phase I: INR 12,400/- per month.
- For candidates admitted under the Phase II - Non-GATE category: INR 8,000/- per month.
MSc Scholarship
A research-based assistantship of INR 25,000 per semester will be provided to all enrolled students for all semesters and will be paid at the end of the respective semester.
PDEU vs DA-IICT
DA-IICT (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology) generally has a stronger reputation and is considered the better option for Computer Science and Information Technology aspirations compared to PDPU (Pandit Deendayal Energy University). DA-IICT is known for its strong academic focus on ICT, its good coding culture, and its solid placement record with core companies.
| Particulars | PDEU | DAIICT |
|---|---|---|
| Year of Establishment | 2007 | 2001 |
| Type of University | Private | Private |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BA, BCom, MCom, MBA, MTech | BTech, MTech, MSc, MDes, PhD |
| Exams Accepted | JEE Main, GUJCET, CAT, MAT, NMAT | JEE Main, GUJCET, CEED, DAT, GATE, etc. |
| BTech fees (Total) | INR 11 lakhs | INR 12.45 lakhs |
| Highest Package (2024) | INR 42 LPA | INR 57.7 LPA |
PDEU Campus
PDEU has a large campus spanning across 100 acres of a lush, green, and serene environment.
Infrastructure
The campus of PDEU consists of 21 Buildings, 57 Lecture Halls, 43 Laboratories/Workshops, and 1,320 units of laboratory equipment. The infrastructure featured state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest technology, simulation models. IT systems are equipped with the latest hardware & software and Wi-fi connectivity.
Library
The university has a well-stocked library with a large collection of 57,550 Books + 13,100 E-books, 150 print journals/periodicals & magazines + 5500 e-journals, 5,690 digital materials (CDs, DVDs), 42 daily national & international newspapers, and full access to Scopus & Web of Science.
Sports
The institute offers sports and recreational facilities to students on the campus. There are also 3 fully equipped gymnasiums.
Hostel
Hostel facilities are available for both male and female students. There are a total of 1,042 hostel rooms with a residential capacity of 2,680 students. The hostel fee costs approximately INR 1.75 lakh per year.
Cafeteria
The university houses a clean and hygienic cafeteria that provides students with a variety of healthy and delicious food items. There are four Dining Halls with 2,000 seating capacity.
PDEU FAQs
Ques. Does ragging exist on the PDEU campus?
Ans. The PDEU strictly prohibits ragging. Students are strictly prohibited from participating in any form of ragging, both inside and outside the university campus, as per the guidelines of the UGC and the Supreme Court.
Ques. Does PDEU offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Depending on availability, PDEU provides on-campus furnished hostel rooms on a three-seat basis. For female students, separate hostels are available. To accommodate the students' general needs, there are hostel buildings equipped with Wi-Fi. These buildings also feature on-call medical services, emergency medical facilities, and a lounge with all the necessary amenities for group activities.
Ques. Where is PDEU located?
Ans. Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), formerly known as PDPU, is situated on a 100-acre campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The university is located in the Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar, and is the capital city's well-planned urban area.
Ques. How is the PDEU campus life?
Ans. PDEU (formerly PDPU) offers a vibrant campus life with a focus on both academic and extracurricular activities. Students can enjoy a range of facilities, including well-equipped hostels, sports complexes, and various clubs and events. The university is known for its lush green campus, modern infrastructure, and opportunities for students to engage in diverse activities.
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PDPU M.Tech Chemical Engineering is offered as 2 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 18 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech is BE/ B.Tech with 50% + GATE. The total fees for PDPU M.Tech Chemical Engineering in 2025 is INR 3.33 Lakhs for the complete course duration.
Candidates seeking admission in M.Tech need to appear in the General Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). For GATE, eligible candidates may visit the official website. The university fills 50% of seats through the GATE scores, and the rest of 50% of seats are filled based on personal interviews (PI) for non-GATE candidates.
The last date to apply for the B.Com. ACCA (B.Com. with ACCA pathway) program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) for the 2025-26 session was May 25, 2025
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (formerly PDPU) in Gandhinagar offers a B.Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems (CSE+BS). Admission is based on the 10+2 with PCM (45%) plus JEE/Main or ACPC.
Yes, students who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in their 12th grade can apply for the B.Tech. (Biotechnology and Bioengineering) program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), formerly known as PDPU.
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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) has not disclosed the specific cutoff marks for the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) program for the 2025 academic session.
The fee for the BBA Hons is mentioned below:
The fee for the BBA course is mentioned below;
You must have done 10+2 in relevant discipline for the admission into the BBA course.
Registration for Non Registered Candidates(Gujarat ACPC) for BE/B.Tech is open till Jul 03, 2024.
PDEU Gandhinagar offers BA in Honors mode. The first year fee of the course is INR Two lacs forty nine thousand. The second and third year fees of the course are the same INR two lacs thirty six thousand.
PDEU University offers the BBA course in honors mode. The first year fee of the course is INR Two lacs forty nine thousand. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR Two lacs thirty six thousand.
The admission criteria of PDEU varies as per the courses offered at the UG and PG levels. Click here to get the course wise admission criteria of PDEU Gandhinagar.
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