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PEC University of Technology
Motto	तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय (Sanskrit); अंधकार से प्रकाश की ओर ले चलो (Hindi); From darkness (of ignorance) lead us to Light (of Knowledge) (English)
Type	Public Institution
Established	1921
Undergraduates	2100
Location	Chandigarh, India
Campus	146 acres (59 ha), Urban
Director	Prof Dr. Manoj K. Arora
Website	http://www.pec.ac.in

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PEC University of Technology, formerly known as Punjab Engineering College, is an engineering institute located in the city of Chandigarh, India. Founded in 1921, it is one of the oldest educational institutes in India.

History

The university was originally established as Mugalpura Engineering College at Lahore (now in Pakistan) on November 9, 1921. The name of the college was later changed to Maclagan Engineering College in March 1924. In the year 1931, the college was affiliated to Punjab University, Lahore. After partition in 1947, the college was relocated to Roorkee in India and was renamed as East Punjab College of Engineering. In the year 1950 the word East was dropped. Towards the end of December 1953, the college shifted to its present campus in Chandigarh to function under the Government of Punjab. In 1966, with the formation of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the college came under the control of the Government of India through the Chandigarh Administration. In October 2003, the Government of India recognized the college as a Deemed University and thereafter it became known as Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University). In 2009, the Board of Governors renamed the institution as PEC University of Technology.

In 1994 this institution was adjudged the best technical college in India by the National Foundation of Engineers. It occupies an area of 146 acres. Up to 1962, the college consisted of three departments of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Thereafter the college expanded and offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in various specializations.

Highway Engineering was the first post-graduate course offered by the college, commencing in 1957. Presently there are eleven post-graduate courses leading to a Masters of Engineering degree. Facilities for post-graduate studies exist for regular as well as for part-time students. The college has facilities for research work leading to the award of Ph.D. degree in engineering in certain selected fields of different disciplines. The college also offers consultancy services in different disciplines.

Rankings

The university was ranked #9 in the limited participation CSR-GHRDC Engineering Colleges Survey 2013.^[1] It was ranked #16 in the Mint Top 50 Government Engineering Colleges Survey of 2009.^[2]

Collaborations

The college has collaborated with national and international educational institutions for student exchange programs. MoUs have been signed with corporates to attract projects and internships. Some of these collaborations are:

PEC-ESIGELEC France collaboration (Feb, 2009)^[3]
PEC-ABB collaboration (Jan, 2009)^[4]
PEC-UWA collaboration (Jan, 2009)^[5]
PEC-JCB collaboration initiated (Sep, 2008)^[6]
PEC-Philips collaboration (Sep, 2008)^[7]
PEC-CSIO collaboration (Aug, 2008)^[8]

Courses

Bachelor of Engineering in :

The institute also offers Master of Engineering degrees in the following specializations:
Highways, Structures, Hydraulics and Irrigation, Rotodynamic Machines, Electrical Power Systems, Environmental Engineering (Interdisciplinary), Electronics Metallurgical Engineering, C.I.M.

The institute also awards minor degrees to students in fields other than their main stream of study (only for BE students).

Cultural and technical festivals

File:Vyom-logo.png

Vyom logo

PecFest

PecFest is a cultural festival organized by the students of the university. Events include quizzes, workshops, game shows, informal events, fashion show (Glitterati), dance show (Groovz), rock night, Pronite, and a city-level beauty peagant.

Vyom

Vyom (earlier known as Technique before being renamed in 2011) was the university's annual technical festival that ran from 2008 to 2014. It was discontinued in 2015 and the technical events are now conducted as part of PecFest.

Student organizations

Technical societies

AeSI - Aeronautical Society of India
AMS - Aero-Modelling Society
ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers (Student Chapter)
ASPS - Astronomy and Space Physics Society
ISTE - Indian Society For Technical Engineers (Student Chapter)
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Chapter
IETE - The Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers Student Forum
SAE - The Society of Automotive Engineers Student Chapter
SME - The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Student Chapter
IIF - The Institute of Indian Foundrymen Student Chapter
The Robotics Society

Students Council

SEC- Students Executive Council

Clubs

Projection Design Club
Communications Club
Music Club
Robotics Club
Speakers Association And Study Circle
Dramatics Club
Art and Photography Club
Energy and Envirovision Club
Rotaract Club
English Editorial Board
Hindi Editorial Board
Punjabi Editorial Board

Cell

Student Counselling Cell (Happy Folks of PEC)
Entrepreneurship Incubation Cell

Hostels

There are four hostels for boys and two hostels for girls. Each hostel is self-contained with amenities such as reading room/indoor games/T.V. room, dining hall and mess.

Notable alumni

Jaspal Bhatti - satirist, comedian, film-maker; B.E. Electrical (1978).^[9]
Inderjit Chopra - Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park
Kalpana Chawla - Space Shuttle Columbia astronaut; B.E. Aeronautical (1982).^[10]
Gaurav Dhillon - founder and former CEO of Informatica and CEO and founder of the online movie site Jaman.^[11]
Vijay K. Dhir - Dean of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science^[12]
Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon - Punjab politician^[13]
Rakesh Kapania - Norris and Laura Mitchell Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech^[14]
Vanya Mishra - Model and Miss India 2012^[15]
Chandra Mohan, co-founded Punjab Tractors Limited; Mechanical.^[16]
Sunil Saigal - Dean, Newark College of Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), B.E. Civil (1978).^[17]
Badshah (Aditya P Singh), Punjabi singer and rapper;^[18] BE Civil Engineering (2006)
Sanjiv Bhavnani^[19] - Founder CEO of Mentorpreneur Advisors, B.E. Mechanical (1983)^[20]
Shalabh Kumar - Indian American industrialist and a philanthropist, BS Electronics Engineering (1969)
Steve Sanghi - CEO of Microchip Technology

References

^ "Overall Ranking of Top Engingeering Colleges" (PDF). July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
^ "Top 50 Government Engingeering Colleges" (PDF). 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
^ "Jaspal Bhatti's son, actress Surilie in a critical condition;– Times of India". timesofindia.com. 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
^ www.jsc.nasa.gov. "Kalpana Chawla biography".
^ the tribune. "Panjab University is mentioned as alma-mater because earlier PEC was affiliated to Panjab university".
^ "UCLA MAE Faculty". Retrieved 18 September 2015.
^ "Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, engineer from PEC, Chandigarh".
^ Virginia Tech. "Dr Rakesh K. Kapania".
^ "Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, engineer from PEC, Chandigarh".
^ "Chandra Mohan B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. Mech. Engg. (Hons)". Retrieved 11 August 2015.
^ New Jersey Institute of Technology. "Sunil Saigal biography".
^ "Badshah doesn't want to use Honey Singh's fame", Times Of India, 26 July 2014. Retrieved on 15 November 2014.
^ "Expert tips to provide adequate industry exposure to students". 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
^ "Notable Alumni | Alumni Connect". alumni.pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-07-13.

External links

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[1] "Overall Ranking of Top Engingeering Colleges" (PDF). July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2015.

[2] "Top 50 Government Engingeering Colleges" (PDF). 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2015.

[3] "News". Pec.ac.in. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[4] "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[5] "News". Pec.ac.in. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[6] "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[7] "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[8] "News". Pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2010-12-10.

[9] "Jaspal Bhatti's son, actress Surilie in a critical condition;– Times of India". timesofindia.com. 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.

[10] www.jsc.nasa.gov. "Kalpana Chawla biography".

[11] the tribune. "Panjab University is mentioned as alma-mater because earlier PEC was affiliated to Panjab university".

[12] "UCLA MAE Faculty". Retrieved 18 September 2015.

[13] "Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, engineer from PEC, Chandigarh".

[14] Virginia Tech. "Dr Rakesh K. Kapania".

[15] "Adesh Pratap Singh Kairon, engineer from PEC, Chandigarh".

[16] "Chandra Mohan B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. Mech. Engg. (Hons)". Retrieved 11 August 2015.

[17] New Jersey Institute of Technology. "Sunil Saigal biography".

[18] "Badshah doesn't want to use Honey Singh's fame", Times Of India, 26 July 2014. Retrieved on 15 November 2014.

[19] "Expert tips to provide adequate industry exposure to students". 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2016-08-06.

[20] "Notable Alumni | Alumni Connect". alumni.pec.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-07-13.

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 ==References==

v t e Universities and Colleges in Punjab, India
Autonomous institutions	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali Indian Institute of Technology Ropar All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda
Central universities	Central University of Punjab
State universities	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Guru Nanak Dev University Guru Ravidas Ayurved University I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University Punjab Sports University Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Panjab University Punjab Agricultural University Punjabi University Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Sardar Beant Singh State University Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law
Private universities	Adesh University Akal University Chandigarh University Chitkara University, Punjab CT University DAV (Dayanand Anglo Vedic) University Desh Bhagat University GNA University Guru Kashi University Lovely Professional University Plaksha University Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Rayat-Bahra University
Deemed universities	Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
Engineering colleges & institutions	Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering & Technology Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh Engineering College Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Guru Gobind Singh College of Modern Technology Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chhapianwali, Malout Indo Global College of Engineering Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhaddal Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Engineering and Technology Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology Panjab University Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur Punjab Engineering College Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur) Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
Medical colleges	Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda Christian Medical College, Ludhiana Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Government Medical College, Amritsar Government Medical College, Patiala Guru Gobind Singh Medical College
Law colleges	Army Institute of Law Aryans College of Law Baba Farid Law College Baba Kundan Singh Memorial Law College Bathinda College of Law Bhai Gurdas College of Law Khalsa College of Law Rayat College of Law St. Soldier Law College Universal Law College
Management institutions	Desh Bhagat Institute of Engineering and Management Indian School of Business Sri Sai Group of Institutes (Pathankot, Amritsar, Palampur)