In the top 100 engineering institutions across India, National Institute Ranking Framework 2023 included six institutes from Punjab. A staggering 97.82 per cent of students graduated from these institutions in 2021-22. Out of them, 68.83 per cent secured jobs through campus placements, while 13.65 per cent pursued higher education. Those who secured placements received a median average salary of Rs 9.7 lakhs per annum.
The pursuit of engineering education is a crucial milestone in the life of any aspiring engineer. In India, where the demand for quality technical education is on the rise, Punjab stands as a prominent destination for engineering degree aspirants. With several prestigious institutions, Punjab offers a diverse range of opportunities for students aiming to excel in the field of engineering.
In this article, Careers360 aims to illuminate the path to success by highlighting the top engineering colleges in Punjab. Through a meticulous analysis of key data points, this article will help you understand the top engineering colleges and how they performed in campus placement.
The top engineering colleges in the state are given below.
Top Colleges Of Punjab
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, and Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, boast a remarkable graduation rate of 100 per cent. This may be attributed to lateral entry admissions,
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, leads in terms of the highest percentage of students placed, while Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, and Chandigarh University, Mohali, recorded the lowest placement percentages, both falling below 70 per cent.
For Punjab's top engineering colleges, the average placement rate stands at 68.83 per cent. Although this is higher than Telangana, it lags behind Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Colleges from Delhi showed the highest placement with 87.24 per cent, followed by Maharashtra and UP with 85.68 and 85.05 per cent respectively and Tamil Nadu with 78.22. Punjab and Karnatka’s colleges placed less than 72 per cent.
These averages are based on the total number of students graduating and not the total enrollment.
Given below are the numbers of intake, enrollment, graduation and placement by institute.
Name | Intake | Enrolled | Lateral entry | Graduated | Placed |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university), Patiala | 1865 | 1655 | 59 | 1692 | 1422 |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | 297 | 292 | 0 | 271 | 229 |
Chandigarh University, Mohali | 3240 | 3234 | 61 | 2987 | 1542 |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 807 | 794 | 0 | 662 | 556 |
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara | 3720 | 3365 | 274 | 3543 | 2435 |
Chitkara University, Rajpura | 1440 | 1121 | 0 | 1078 | 859 |
11369 | 10461 | 394 | 10233 | 7043 |
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Surprisingly, more than 13.65 per cent of students opt for higher studies rather than immediate job placements. For those pursuing placements, the median salary is an impressive Rs. 9.7 lakhs per annum.
Top Engineering Colleges: Higher Education and Salary Details:
Name | Higher studies | Median Salary |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university), Patiala | 10.46 | 10 |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | 2.58 | 17.14 |
Chandigarh University, Mohali | 22.53 | 7.5 |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 12.54 | 8.91 |
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara | 11.06 | 7.07 |
Chitkara University, Rajpura | 6.03 | 7.6 |
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Admission to prestigious Punjab colleges primarily relies on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, with IIT Ropar requiring students to clear both JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
Consider your aspirations, strengths, and career goals when selecting an engineering college. Whether you aim for the academic excellence of IIT Ropar, the vast opportunities of Chandigarh University, or the industry-focused approach of Lovely Professional University, your path to success starts with making the right choice.
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