Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry-Admission 2026: Courses, Fees & Placements

Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC)—now also referred to as Puducherry Technological University (PTU)—is a government engineering institution located in Puducherry. Established in 1984, PEC is affiliated to Pondicherry University and approved by AICTE. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with strong academic quality and consistent placement support. 

Institute Summary

• College Name: Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) / Puducherry Technological University

• Location: Pillaichavady, Puducherry

• Established: 1984

• Type: Government Engineering College / State University

• Approved by: AICTE

• Affiliation: Pondicherry University / State Government

• Campus: ~210 acres, residential and academic facilities 

Courses Offered (Admission 2026)

Undergraduate (UG) Programmes – B.Tech (4 Years):

Admission to B.Tech programmes is through JEE Main 2026 + JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

Popular B.Tech specialisations (varies by year):

• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Information Technology (IT)

• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

• Mechanical Engineering (ME)

• Civil Engineering (CE)

• Chemical Engineering

• Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering 

Postgraduate & Others:

• M.Tech (via GATE / TANCET)

• MCA, M.Sc, MBA

• Ph.D. programmes in engineering and sciences 

Fees (Indicative for 2026)

PEC being a government college has a relatively affordable fee structure. Based on past data:

• B.Tech total fees: ~6.5 – 7.0 lakh (4 years) 

• M.Tech fees: ~76,000 – 1.0 lakh (entire course) 

• Hostel & Mess: Reasonable government charges (varies by hostel and consumption)

Category-Wise Cutoff Tables (JEE Main 2022–2025) — All India (AI) Quota

The cutoffs below are approximate closing ranks from past JoSAA/CSAB counselling rounds derived from trends and verified reports. 

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE):

Information Technology (IT)

IT remains one of the competitive branches after CSE. 

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE):

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE):

Mechanical Engineering (ME):

Civil Engineering (CE):

Cutoff Insights:

• PEC’s CSE & IT branches close much earlier (lower ranks) compared to core branches. 

• Reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) benefit from relaxed cutoff ranks across years. 

• Home State (HS) quota cutoffs typically are higher (allow higher ranks) than All India (AI) quota ranks.

Placements:

PEC Puducherry’s Training & Placement Cell supports internships, career guidance, and campus recruitment drives. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, HCL, Bosch, and others. Average packages historically hover around ~INR 4.5–INR 6.0 LPA, with highest offers upwards of INR 10–INR 12 LPA in recent years. 

How to Apply (Admission 2026):

1. Appear in JEE Main 2026 (for B.Tech).

2. Register for JoSAA / CSAB counselling.

3. Choose Pondicherry Engineering College preferences.

4. Complete seat allotment & document verification.

Documents typically required include JEE Main scorecard, Class 10 & 12 marksheets, photo ID, category/ domicile certificates (if applicable). 

Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC) remains a strong government engineering choice with affordable fees, decent placement records, and broad programme offerings. The category-wise cutoff analysis shows a clear trend of increasing closing ranks over years, with CSE and IT being the most competitive.