PGC Punjab College of Engineering and Technology (PCET)
Educational Institutes are a temple ,a temple of learning ,where a pure and pious environment is required . The Students should keep in mind the importance of Guru i.e THE TEACHER.They must learn to respect their teachers and have faith in them. Students are the future nation builders and the teachers guide them to achieve their objectives and targets. Apart from learning the subject matter,the students should be excellent human beings.Let them come here to learn and go out to serve the nation and humanity with their utmost sincerity.
Guru Nanak Dev Educational and Charitable Society (GNDECS)is managed by very enlightened professionals having vast experience of managing technical institutes at various places.
Guru Nanak Dev Educational and Charitable Society welcome the aspiring students to institutions of Punjab Group of Colleges at Malakpur,Lalru Mandi run and managed by the society.
One of the greatest philosophers of his times,Swami Vivekananda said,"Like fire in a piece of flint,knowledge exists in the mind".Fortunately knowledge is within oneself.It only requires right opportunity,environment and infrastructure to bring it out and that's precisely the institutes managed by GNDECS under the banner of "PUNJAB GROUP OF COLLEGES"[http://www.pgc.edu.in/]provide.
The staff,students and infrastructure are three major components that contribute towards the ProgresS, the growth and reputation of an institution.Besides other factors,it is the students who bring the name and fame to an institution.
Punjab College of Engineering & Technology (PCET)is the flagship institute under the banner of Punjab Group of Colleges -One of the pioneer AICTE approved institutions in the region.It has been declared Best Upcoming Engineering College in District Mohali by Times Research Media for year 2012. Established in the year 2002,the college has churned out eight batches already,all with over 80% Campus Placements.
Currently PCET offer B.Tech programs in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,Electronics & communications Engineering ,and Computer Science & Engg.& Civil Engineering Streams.
PCET also offer Regular & Part Time M.Tech Courses in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM) and Electronics & Communications Engineering and PT M.Tech course in CSE. The College is affiliated to Punjab Technical University,Jalandhar and is located off Ambala-Chandigarh Highway.Research & Development facilities along with provision for pursuing Ph.D are also available at PCET.
Spread over GNDECS Campus,adjoining PCET,the group has another AICTE approved Degree College,Punjab Institute of Engineering & Applied Research (PIER),offering B.Tech Programmers in Computer Science & Engg.,Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Civil Engineering like PCET,PIER is also affiliated to Punjab Technical University,Jalandhar.
The group is also running AICTE approved Punjab Polytechnic College offering Diploma courses in various disciplines,mainly ME,CSE,ECE & CE.
Punjab Polytechnic College is one of pioneer institutions in the region offering morning and evening shifts and both shifts have provision for Lateral Entry as well.PPC is affiliated to Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training,Chandigarh.
The Objective is also to prepare the students to be job providers rather than Job seekers.The focus of the institutions,apart from providing quality education,is on discipline,motivation and competence to achieve excellence and character building so as to enable the students to adapt to changing needs of the society and Industry
The Institutions are located at Lalru Mandi,Distt S.A.S Nagar,Mohali(Punjab) in a quiet,peaceful and pollution free environment that offers an excellent platform for studies
Courses
PCET is presently offering following courses at degree level through JEE (Main) and further counselling through PTU:
- BTech in Mechanical Engineering
- BTech in Electronics & Communications
- BTech in Electrical Engineering
- BTech in Computer Science & Engineering
- BTech in Civil Engineering
MTech Courses:
- MTech in Mechanical Engineering -Specialization CAD/CAM & Production Engineering (Full time only)
- MTech in Computer Science & Engineering (Both Full time & Part time)
- MTech in Electronics & Communications (Both Full Time & Part time)
Departments
The institute has the following Departments/centre and Research areas for the candidates pursuing M.Tech. and Ph.D:
Centre for Material Science & Engg. :Spintronics, Magnetic multilayered Systems, Solar photovoltaic materials,Sensors, CNTs Computer Science & Engg.: Real- time system Mechanical Engg.: Materials, Production/Industrial Engg.,Manufacturing Technology, CAD-CAM Electronics & Communication Engg.: Opto-electronic devices, Nano-micro,electromechanical systems,(NEMS/MEMS), Control systems,FACTS Devices.
Nano-Research Laboratory: The institute has a well equipped Nano-Research Laboratory with Ref. 600 Potentiostat system, Keithley Source Meter, electrodeposition cell, Autoclave, and advanced software’s etc. The lab is funded by DST Govt. of India, New Delhi and co-funded by Punjab College of Engg. & Technology.
Rankings/Awards
Punjab College of Engineering & Technology, Lalru has bagged India Education Excellence Award 2012 for the "Best Upcoming Engineering Institute" by Times education Research New Delhi.
Collaborations
HCL K2 Academy: PGC has exclusive tie-up with HCL for training latest technologies to the students. Under this programme HCL trainers provide 400 hours of training to students over 4 years on campus and on completion of training certification is provided. HCL will also assist in placement and Domestic/ International Industrial visits.
Siemens PLM Programme: PGC has an exclusive Tie Up with GTT Pvt Ltd to provide Mechanical Engineering students 120 hour of On Campus training from 3rd to 8th semester on PLM (Solid Edge CAD/CAM Technology) by multinational Siemens. During this period Fundamentals with Synchronous Technology, Assembly, Surfacing and Sheet Metal ,Team Centre Express is covered a long with Product Data Management. Training is conducted by Siemens trained Trainers and on successful completion certification for Siemens PLM software will be provided. Students will also be given a chance for placement drive based on this knowledge.
Cultural and technical fests
In 2014, the college has decided to organise "Technotsav-2014" – a technical & cultural fest. Besides this, the college organises an annual fresher party with the name "Ashayein". Many new entrants show their talents and skills through this platforms. Also, annual blood donation camp, athletic meets etc., are organised from time to time.
Life at Campus
Banking & ATM: An in-house computerized Punjab & National Bank,Indian Overseas Bank and State Bank of India is functioning from the Campus. The ATM of the Punjab and National Bank is in-housed in the premises of the building which provides round the clock ATM facility in the campus. This facility can be availed by the students and staff of the college. On enrollment, every student can open an account with bank and can make full use of banking services, Internet Banking and A.T.M. facilities.
Cafeteria & food Court: The college cafeteria is open to students, staff and other visitors to the campus. The cafeteria serves fresh & hot meals and menu has been planned meticulously to best fit the needs of the students.
Library: Libraries are fully automated with blue tooth scanners and Smart Card Readers so that students do not have to waste time for issues and return of books.PGC libraries has a collection of 35,000 volumes and subscribes to 200 periodicals . To encourage research activities and advanced reading, our libraries have memberships of many e-journals . This gives access to students to access articles, books, and reference material online. Apart from books it has a huge collection of Audio video material, CD’s & DVD’s. The library maintains a separate “Book Bank” collection exclusively for the meritorious students.
Smart Campus: Punjab Group of Colleges have implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called “Smart Campus”.