CCET BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to government engineering colleges in Chandigarh is done via the JAC Chandigarh portal, based on JEE Mains ranks and 12th-grade results. The process includes 3 regular counseling rounds and a special spot round. Students verify documents at Punjab University and pay fees online via SBI Pay. Offered engineering fields include Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, and Computer Science, with the highest placement rates in Computer Science. Faculty qualifications are high, though teaching methods vary, needing improvements in interactive approaches.

The annual fee is about 63,000 INR, with hostel fees ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 INR. Economically weaker sections (EWS) pay around 7,000-8,000 INR annually. The total degree investment is approximately 3.5 lakh INR, with semester-wise payments of about 30,000 INR. Financial aid and scholarships are available, with top students receiving full or partial tuition waivers. The placement rates for Computer Science and Electronics & Communication are 85-90%, with top companies offering packages up to INR 32 LPA, averaging INR 5 LPA.

Mechanical and Civil Engineering placements are weaker, with 20-60% placement rates and average packages around INR 4.2 LPA. The college facilitates scholarships and study loans, maintaining an affordable fee structure, considered a good return on investment for meritorious students.