The public Pondicherry Engineering College in Puducherry was founded in 1984, is accredited by the AICTE, and is associated with Pondicherry University.
The institute is currently operating out of its campus in Pillaichavadi, Puducherry, which is located on East Coast Road.
The institute offers M.Tech under 11 specializations, M.Sc, and MCA, for which admissions are based on the JEE Main, GATE, and CENTAC admission process. It also offers B.Tech under eight specializations.
The Pondicherry Engineering College’s placement record is respectable, with an average placement of 4 lakhs and a high placement of 11 lakhs. Some of its well-known employers include TCS, Linkeddots, Zoho, Cognizant, Unisys, Accenture, HP, HCL, SAP, MRF, Microchip, and Nokia.
| Name of Institute | Pondicherry Engineering College |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Establishment | 1984 |
| Affiliated with | Pondicherry University |
| Application mode | Online |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance Exam |
| Reservation | Yes |
The JEE-Main and CENTAC admissions processes are used for Pondicherry Engineering College’s B.Tech program admissions. 450 seats are available for the B.Tech program’s overall intake.
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Specializations | 8 |
| Intake | 450 |
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Civil Engineering | Passed 10+2 from science stream | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | ||
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 60 | ||
| Computer Science & Engineering | 60 | ||
| Electrical& Electronics Engineering | 60 | ||
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | 60 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 30 | ||
| Information Technology | 60 |
JEE-Main and the CENTAC admissions process are used to determine admission to the B.Tech. program.
Pondicherry Engineering College offers postgraduate degrees in M.Tech, M.Sc, and MCA; admissions are determined by the results of the GATE entrance exam for M.Tech and by the CENTAC program for M.Sc and MCA. There are 281 seats available for the PG Courses overall.
| Duration | M.Tech – 2 Years |
| MCA – 3 Years | |
| M.Sc – 2 Years | |
| Specializations | M.Tech – 11 |
| Entrance Exam | GATE |
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | Structural Engineering. | Graduation in B.E or B.Tech | 24 |
| Environmental Engineering | 18 | ||
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 24 | ||
| Wireless Communication | 18 | ||
| Distributed Computing System | 25 | ||
| Information Security | 24 | ||
| Electrical Drives & Control | 25 | ||
| Product Design & Manufacturing | 18 | ||
| Energy Technology | 17 | ||
| Information Technology | 24 | ||
| Instrumentation Engineering | 24 | ||
| MCA | ————————- | Graduate in any stream with mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2 or graduation. | 30 |
| M.Sc | ————————- | B.Sc./ B.Tech in relevant discipline | 10 |
The Pondicherry Engineering College offers M.Phil. research courses in the fields of chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Ph.D. programs are offered by the institute in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics & communication engineering, and computer science & engineering.
| Course | Department | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.Phil | Mathematics | Master’s degree in the concerned discipline from a recognised university. |
| Physics | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Ph.D | Physics | Master’s or M.Phil degree from a recognised university. |
| Chemistry | ||
| Civil Engineering | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | ||
| Computer Science & Engineering | ||
| Electrical Engineering |
The Pondicherry University’s entrance exam, which is used to select candidates for the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes, is followed by a personal interview.
Candidates must go to Pondicherry University’s official website to complete the online application process for any of the B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, and M.Tech programs.
Before registering for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs, candidates must, however, take entrance exams. The course application process can be completed online.
The following original and attested copies need to be submitted at the time of admission:
Q. Where is the Pondicherry Engineering College located?
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Q. How many students were placed during the year 2019?
