Quick answer
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, the toughest General (OPEN) programme at PEC Chandigarh (Other State quota) was Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology), closing at JEE Main rank 15,088. The last programme to close was Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) at rank 59,105.
Check my chancesAbout PEC Chandigarh
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (PEC Chandigarh) is located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, established in 1921. It takes part in JoSAA counselling alongside the Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). PEC Chandigarh is in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking. Admission to its undergraduate programmes is through JEE Main ranks in JoSAA counselling. In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering closed at JEE Main rank 15,088 (General (OPEN), Other State quota).
- Full name
- Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
- JoSAA group
- GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)
- Location
- Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Established
- 1921
- NIRF Engineering rank
- 101-150 (2025) · 101-150 (2024)
- Admission through
- JEE Main rank, JoSAA / CSAB
- JoSAA programmes
- 12 in 2026
- Home State quota
- Chandigarh (50% of seats)
- Official website
- pec.ac.in
PEC Chandigarh General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Home State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,864 | – | 8,436 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 30,382 | – | 11,930 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 37,476 | – | 27,110 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,702 | – | 22,783 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 46,637 | – | 16,495 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,932 | – | 43,217 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 62,167 | – | 47,959 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 68,667 | – | 46,131 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 85,261 | – | 42,714 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,05,707 | – | 85,734 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,24,344 | – | 62,633 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 1,38,433 | – | 82,056 |
PEC Chandigarh General (OPEN) cutoff 2026: Other State quota (Round 5)
| Programme | Closing rank | Female-only closing | Opening rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,088 | – | 6,382 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 15,721 | – | 14,445 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 16,815 | – | 13,316 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 17,061 | – | 15,648 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 21,759 | – | 16,039 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 22,965 | – | 20,089 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,737 | – | 22,436 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 32,885 | – | 23,157 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 41,505 | – | 29,716 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,647 | – | 40,644 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 58,279 | – | 41,871 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 59,105 | – | 48,339 |
How PEC Chandigarh cutoffs moved in JoSAA 2026: Round 1 vs Round 5
Closing ranks usually rise (open up) in later rounds as candidates upgrade or withdraw. Other State quota, General (OPEN), gender-neutral seats.
| Programme | Round 1 | Round 5 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 13,499 | 15,088 | +1,589 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 14,122 | 15,721 | +1,599 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 15,638 | 16,815 | +1,177 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)4 yr · B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | 16,000 | 17,061 | +1,061 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 19,709 | 21,759 | +2,050 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 20,566 | 22,965 | +2,399 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 26,364 | 29,737 | +3,373 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 29,750 | 32,885 | +3,135 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 36,411 | 41,505 | +5,094 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 45,497 | 49,647 | +4,150 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 49,924 | 58,279 | +8,355 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr · Bachelor of Technology | 52,566 | 59,105 | +6,539 |
PEC Chandigarh closing rank trend 2024–2026 (General (OPEN), final round)
Lower closing rank means more competitive. A rising number means the programme became easier to get.
| Programme | Quota | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 49,123 | 55,662 | 68,667 |
| Aerospace Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 30,665 | 32,732 | 32,885 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 80,056 | 1,06,307 | 1,24,344 |
| Civil Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 51,670 | 53,919 | 58,279 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | HS | 18,408 | 21,260 | 30,382 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | OS | 11,603 | 13,496 | 15,721 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | HS | 21,573 | 25,310 | 37,476 |
| Computer Science Engineering (Data Science)4 yr, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.) | OS | 13,915 | 15,295 | 17,061 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 17,512 | 19,702 | 29,864 |
| Computer Science and Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 10,498 | 13,234 | 15,088 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 43,039 | 49,806 | 62,167 |
| Electrical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 27,230 | 28,432 | 29,737 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 32,004 | 40,631 | 49,932 |
| Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology)4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 21,167 | 21,056 | 22,965 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 30,744 | 36,774 | 46,637 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 19,785 | 20,155 | 21,759 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 24,451 | 33,277 | 41,702 |
| Mathematics and Computing4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 15,800 | 16,059 | 16,815 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 58,061 | 67,850 | 85,261 |
| Mechanical Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 41,055 | 40,009 | 41,505 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 85,162 | 1,17,242 | 1,38,433 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 54,239 | 58,431 | 59,105 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | HS | 68,080 | 93,234 | 1,05,707 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering4 yr, Bachelor of Technology | OS | 48,373 | 50,157 | 49,647 |
How to reach PEC Chandigarh and where to stay
- Nearest airport: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 10 km
- Main railway station: Chandigarh, about 8 km
- City: Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the campus; road distance is usually longer.
Reporting day and stay: parents usually need one or two nights near the campus during document verification and reporting, so book early because rooms near the campus fill up during JoSAA reporting weeks. Hostel allotment, hostel fees and mess charges for new students are published by the institute on its official website; check the latest fee notice before paying.
FAQs: PEC Chandigarh cutoff
What is the PEC Chandigarh cutoff for General (OPEN) in 2026?
In JoSAA 2026 Round 5, General (OPEN) closing ranks (Other State quota, gender-neutral) ranged from 15,088 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) to 59,105 for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology). These are JEE Main CRL ranks.
What rank is needed for CSE at PEC Chandigarh?
Computer Science and Engineering at PEC Chandigarh closed at JEE Main rank 15,088 (General (OPEN), Other State quota) in the final round of JoSAA 2026. A rank comfortably below this gives a realistic chance; cutoffs move a little every year.
Is there a home state quota at PEC Chandigarh?
Yes. Candidates whose Class 12 state is Chandigarh compete for Home State seats, which usually close at much higher ranks. For example, Computer Science and Engineering (4 yr, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 29,864 for the Home State quota versus 15,088 for Other State in JoSAA 2026.
Which exam rank is used for admission to PEC Chandigarh?
PEC Chandigarh admits through JEE Main ranks via JoSAA (and CSAB special rounds for vacant seats). Closing ranks on this page are JEE Main CRL ranks for OPEN seats and category ranks for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST seats.
What is the NIRF ranking of PEC Chandigarh?
PEC Chandigarh is placed at rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2025 and rank band 101-150 in NIRF 2024 (Engineering category). NIRF is published by the Ministry of Education.
Where is PEC Chandigarh and how do I reach it?
PEC Chandigarh is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. By straight-line distance from the campus, the nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 10 km away, and the nearest main railway station is Chandigarh, about 8 km away. Check road routes and travel time on a map before your reporting day.