Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Branch-wise JEE Main closing ranks from official JoSAA 2024 and 2025 counselling data. 12 programmes · 94 cutoff entries · 4 categories.
Best OPEN Rank
13234
Computer Science and Engineering
Accessible OPEN
117242
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
CSE Closing
19702
OPEN · GN · 2025
Data Source
JoSAA 2025
+ 2024 comparison
Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 15318 | 15318 | 11272 | 11272 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 23988 | 49123 | 33610 | 55662 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 9875 | 11723 | 12283 | 12832 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 6643 | 7119 | 4681 | 4895 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 18381 | 30665 | 14167 | 32732 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 6221 | 6562 | 4795 | 4895 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 3072 | 3072 | 3439 | 3439 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 38672 | 80056 | 57010 | 106307 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 15769 | 25411 | 17500 | 26647 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 8416 | 9136 | 7738 | 8115 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 33309 | 51670 | 38115 | 53919 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | — | — | 2607 | 3676 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 6872 | 10485 | 7059 | 9639 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2729 | 3040 | 2424 | 3635 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 5473 | 9313 | 5436 | 9979 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 5942 | 17512 | 5317 | 19702 |
| HS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 228 | 757 | 379 | 947 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 1567 | 4240 | 555 | 3913 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 1879 | 2267 | 2003 | 2375 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 3809 | 10498 | 5701 | 13234 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 415 | 740 | 572 | 923 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 811 | 3754 | 2596 | 3564 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 664 | 1189 | 1683 | 1894 |
Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) (4 Years, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.))
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 9620 | 10083 | 10124 | 12582 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 12134 | 18408 | 19861 | 21260 |
| HS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | — | — | 1621 | 1621 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 1833 | 2079 | 2307 | 4570 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 2234 | 2234 | 2448 | 2448 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 7865 | 11603 | 7174 | 13496 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 275 | 275 | 686 | 686 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 1743 | 2973 | 2557 | 2832 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2065 | 2065 | 2018 | 2018 |
Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) (4 Years, B. Tech / B. Tech (Hons.))
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 3420 | 10314 | 16038 | 19111 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 18527 | 21573 | 16104 | 25310 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 3422 | 5305 | 5659 | 8906 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 2401 | 2514 | 2518 | 2549 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 11394 | 13915 | 11371 | 15295 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 772 | 772 | 750 | 750 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 2939 | 3827 | 3224 | 3866 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2270 | 2270 | 2265 | 2265 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 17723 | 21553 | 29084 | 44733 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 32087 | 43039 | 39352 | 49806 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 10351 | 13386 | 10253 | 15234 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 4545 | 4915 | 4003 | 4340 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 21231 | 27230 | 20299 | 28432 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 2214 | 3465 | 1819 | 3212 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 3968 | 6556 | 5985 | 7830 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2698 | 3621 | 2901 | 3225 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 12535 | 15050 | 21910 | 29059 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 16734 | 30744 | 17514 | 36774 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 5600 | 9451 | 5144 | 11920 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 3082 | 3467 | 2815 | 3033 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 14780 | 19785 | 12819 | 20155 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 1294 | 1406 | 1305 | 1360 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 3890 | 5385 | 3872 | 5060 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2286 | 3038 | 2188 | 2851 |
Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 16160 | 16160 | 22580 | 22580 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 24461 | 32004 | 35908 | 40631 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 9876 | 10080 | 10674 | 11236 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 3291 | 3598 | 3041 | 3436 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 18655 | 21167 | 19106 | 21056 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 5578 | 5653 | 5221 | 5818 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 3170 | 3170 | 3165 | 3165 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 10478 | 10478 | 21340 | 21340 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 18756 | 24451 | 26207 | 33277 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 8200 | 9452 | 7890 | 9023 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 2852 | 2863 | 2781 | 2841 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 14098 | 15800 | 14707 | 16059 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 4160 | 5548 | 3997 | 4104 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 2478 | 2478 | 2169 | 2169 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | 21404 | 40381 | 26746 | 48667 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 38352 | 58061 | 49911 | 67850 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 10343 | 19994 | 3432 | 18232 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 6780 | 7476 | 5662 | 6995 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 26661 | 41055 | 28929 | 40009 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 3446 | 3569 | 1398 | 3139 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 7029 | 10105 | 8191 | 8880 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 3313 | 4054 | 3774 | 3944 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | — | — | 73219 | 73219 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 53076 | 85162 | 70189 | 117242 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 15363 | 27530 | 23847 | 30417 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 9044 | 9337 | 8856 | 9056 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 31093 | 54239 | 41942 | 58431 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | — | — | 3478 | 3478 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 9605 | 11574 | 9026 | 10676 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 4852 | 4852 | 5679 | 5679 |
Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)
| Quota | Category | Gender | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS | EWS | Neutral | — | — | 48197 | 48197 |
| HS | OPEN | Neutral | 43358 | 68080 | 69024 | 93234 |
| HS | SC | Neutral | 20065 | 24200 | 16125 | 28599 |
| OS | EWS | Neutral | 7872 | 8347 | 7888 | 7921 |
| OS | OPEN | Neutral | 44682 | 48373 | 40387 | 50157 |
| OS | OPEN (PwD) | Neutral | 3617 | 3617 | 3855 | 3855 |
| OS | SC | Neutral | 10728 | 11311 | 8832 | 9539 |
| OS | ST | Neutral | 4700 | 4700 | 4659 | 4659 |
2024 → 2025 Cutoff Trend
Average closing rank trend (OPEN Gender-Neutral basis). A lower rank means higher competition; a higher rank means more students can qualify.
42,918
was 36,426 in 2024 (±18%)
17,337
was 10,092 in 2024 (±72%)
10,760
was 10,274 in 2024 (±5%)
3,245
was 3,129 in 2024 (±4%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JEE Main 2025 cutoff for Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh?
The JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (OPEN Gender-Neutral) range from 13234 for Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most competitive) to 117242 for Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) (most accessible). Check the full table above for all categories and branches.
Which branch at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh has the lowest JEE Main cutoff?
Based on JoSAA 2025 data, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) has the highest closing rank of 117242 (OPEN Gender-Neutral), making it the most accessible programme at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh by rank requirement.
What is the Computer Science Engineering cutoff at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh?
The JoSAA 2025 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (OPEN, Gender-Neutral) is 19702. In 2024 it was 17512.
Did JEE Main cutoffs at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh increase or decrease in 2025 compared to 2024?
Cutoffs relaxed by ~18% — the average OPEN General-Neutral closing rank moved from ~36426 in 2024 to ~42918 in 2025, meaning more students could qualify. Always refer to the branch-level table above for accurate comparisons.
Which seat categories are available at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh through JoSAA?
Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh participates in JoSAA counselling under the following categories: EWS, OPEN, SC, ST (plus their PwD variants). Both Gender-Neutral and Female-only (including Supernumerary) seats are available in most categories.
Other GFTIs — Compare Cutoffs
Know your JEE Main rank?
Use our free predictor to see all colleges you can get with your rank, category and home state.