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I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University

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Established : 1997 | Accredited/Approved : UGC | Affiliated : AICTE

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), formerly Punjab Technical University, is a state government university in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. The University was established in 1997 to promote technical education in Punjab. It is named after Inder Kumar Gujral, the former Prime Minister of India and a distinguished alumnus of the University.

The University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields, such as engineering, technology, management, architecture, pharmacy, and applied sciences. In addition, over 200 IK Gujral Punjab Technical University's affiliated colleges offer courses in these fields. The University is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities and Commonwealth Universities.

IKGPTU has a strong focus on research and innovation. It has established several research centres and collaborations with leading institutions worldwide to promote research and development. IKGPTU has a strong industry-academia interface, which helps students to get exposure to the industry and prepares them for their careers. The University has signed MOUs with several leading industries, which offer its students training, internships, and job opportunities.

In conclusion, IKGPTU is a leading technical university in India, offering quality education and research opportunities in various fields. Its strong focus on research, industry-academia interface, and extracurricular activities make it a popular choice among students in the region.

About IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

Year of establishment

1997

Is IK Gujral Punjab Technical University private or government

Government

Is IK Gujral Punjab Technical University  UGC approved

Yes, it is UGC approved University

Academic Recognition/approval

IAU, ICU, ACU, AIU, AICTE, NAAC, COA, PCI

Admission Process

Entrance Exam and Merit

Application Mode  

Online

 Scholarships

Available

Hostels

Available  

Official website

https://ptu.ac.in/

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Rankings

Several national rating agencies, including NIRF and IIRF, have ranked PTU.

  • Punjab Technical University NIRF Ranking 2021 is 120 for B Tech.
  • In the 2020 NIRF Rankings, it secured the 104th position.
  • PTU was listed among NIRF's Top 100 Universities in India by gaining 96th rank.
  • As per IIRF 2022 Rankings, PTU ranked at 104th position for B Tech.

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IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Notable Alumni

  • Bharati Singh: Indian Comedian
  • Deepika Singh: Indian Actress
  • Sidhu Moose Wala: Indian Singer
  • AP Dhillon: Indian Singer
  • Amrit Maan: Indian Singer
  • Charanjit Singh Channi: 16th Chief Minister of Punjab

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Courses and Fees

The courses are all offered under UG, PG, and PhD fields. The PTU fee structure varies from course to course. The full course list and the respective fee structure of  IK Gujral Punjab Technical University are tabulated below:

Courses

Specializations

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Fees per year

MBA

  • General
  • International Business

? 88,750

B.Tech,

Civil Engg

Computer Engg

Electrical Engg

Electronics & Communication Engg

Mechanical Engg

Software Engg ( in collaboration with Thompson Rivers University, Canada)

? 88,750

BHMCT

Hotel Management

? 58,150

M.Tech

Computer Science And Engineering|Electrical Engineering|Civil Engineering|Food Technology|Cad/ Cam|Information Technology|Mechanical Engineering|Electronics And Communication Engineering|Structural Engineering|Power System & Control|Biotechnology|Environmental Science And Engineering|Industrial Engineering|Nano Science And Technology|Power Electronics|Production Engineering|Thermal Engineering|Vlsi Design|Embedded Systems|Manufacturing Engineering|Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering|Electronics Product Design & Technology

? 83,150

M.Tech

Geo-Technology

? 83,150

B.Arch

 

? 88,150

MBA, Lateral

 

? 83,150

B.Sc Hons

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

? 32,150

B.Sc

Information Technology

? 43,150

BBA

 

? 43,600

BCA

 

? 43,600

BA

Journalism and Mass communication

? 32,150

M.Phil

English|Political Science|Punjabi|Journalism And Mass Communication

? 49,000 - total

PhD

English|Punjabi|Civil Engineering|Computer Science And Engineering|Electrical Engineering|Mechanical Engineering|Pharmacy|Chemical Sciences|Computer Applications|Mathematical Sciences|Electronics & Communication|Physical Science|Management

? 14,000

Master of Planning

 

? 83,150

M.Sc

Chemistry|Mathematics|Physics

? 38,600

MA

  • Mass Communication
  • Journalism

? 38,600

I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University Placements

I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University offers various placement opportunities. The University takes responsibility for every student to develop them personally and professionally. The placements records are good at the University, and it has a dedicated corporate relations and alumni department that ensures that all students get placed in the best companies. The major recruiters are Jaro Education, Byju's, IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Cognizant etc.

Recruiters

Punjab Technical University Salary package

Jaro Education

INR 12 LPA

Byju's

INR 10 LPA

IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

INR 4.5 LPA

Cognizant

INR 4 LPA

Sopra Steria

INR 4 LPA

Infosys Ltd.

INR 3.6 LPA

Wipro Technologies

INR 3.5 LPA

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

INR 3.36 LPA

Mphasis

INR 3.30 LPA

Grazitti Interactive

INR 3.12 LPA

CHC Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

INR 3.10 LPA

Entuple Technologies

INR 3.00 LPA

Just Dial Ltd.

INR 2.73 LPA

Mahashakti Energy Ltd.

INR 2.50 LPA

Zapbuild Technologies

INR 2.40 LPA

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University  Courses Admission

PTU offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses. Admission into these courses is made through entrance examinations. It focuses on teaching quality technology in engineering, management and arts to produce a skilled workforce in the industry.

  • For admission into the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University MBA course, the candidates must have a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA in Graduation/bachelors. In addition, the eligible candidates must appear in the CMAT exam.
  • For Punjab Technical University B.Tech Admission aspirants must have passed 10+2 in the science stream from any recognized board with at least 50% marks. The selection is based on the JEE Mains Score.
  • The aspirants who possess a diploma after ten years of schooling with mathematics as a subject and 50% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply for B Tech Lateral.
  • For admission to the B Arch, candidates are mandated to appear for NATA.
  • For admission into the M Tech course, the candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate branch or equivalent with not less than 50% marks. In addition, admission to this course is based on the GATE scores.

How to get admission in IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

PTU offers a fully online admission procedure. The admissions to all the courses are carried out strictly on an entrance test basis either through IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

Centralized Counselling Procedure or through the Institute level.

The step-by-step procedure is mentioned below:

CAP Counselling:

  • Visit the authorized website of Punjab Technical University.
  • Register as a new user and log in with your email id and password.
  • Candidates must log in to fill and confirm online option forms with the preferences of colleges and courses.
  • CAP is conducted in 3 rounds, and once college is allotted, candidates have to report to the allotted Institute to confirm the admission.
  • The provisional and final merit list will be displayed on its official website.

Institute Level:

Apart from the entrance level, candidates can also opt for admission at the institute level.

  • Candidates must collect the Admission Form/Prospectus, Brochure and University magazine from the Administrative office by paying the application fee only by Demand Draft in favour of "I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University" payable at Jalandhar.
  • Fill out the admission form correctly with all the details.
  • Submit the Admission Form along with all the required original documents and payment slip in the Administrative Office/Admission Data Entry Center.
  • At last, the candidates have to collect the Confirmation letter from Admission In-Charge.

Note: Candidates admitted through CAP Counselling must also report at the Institute and follow the abovementioned steps.

The documents required are:

  • Allotment Letter in original
  • Fees Receipt
  • JEE Main/GATE/CAT/CET exam and other examination score card.
  • Class X, XII, and Degree Mark Sheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate (Only for Other University)
  • Caste Certificate(if applicable)
  • Cast Validity Certificate(if applicable)
  • Non-Creamy Layer (if applicable)
  • Address Proof

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University  Scholarship

Several scholarships available at the University are awarded to students who are prolific in their studies or sports. These scholarships are offered for every stream and can be availed by any student who has passed the prescribed eligibility criteria set by the University.

  • Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students
  • Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls Students (Technical Degree)
  • Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses
  • Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Facilities

PTU Jalandhar has a campus spread over a large area with plenty of facilities and infrastructure for students. The campus has several classrooms, labs, a library, and a central cafeteria. It also has a large auditorium which is furnished with the latest technologies. It also has state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, which provide students with practical training and hands-on experience in their respective fields.

  • Library: The institution has a library which is fully three floors. The library is interconnected and is centrally air-conditioned. The library has a seating capacity of more than 500 readers and is well-connected.
  • Computer Centre: The University has a well-equipped, fully air-conditioned Computer Laboratory. The computer centre is fully Wi-Fi enabled and has convenient printing and scanning resources.
  • Transportation Facility:  The University has a fleet of buses available for students' convenience.
  • Cafeteria: The University has a cafeteria to provide healthy and affordable food to the students.
  • Publication Bureau: The University has a Publication Bureau, which was well established to make quality books available for higher education at a low cost. The Publication Bureau is responsible for publishing translated books in Science and Engineering. It was established primarily for the development and enrichment of the Punjabi language.

In addition to academics, the University also focuses on extracurricular activities and sports. It has a vibrant student community, which organizes various cultural and sports events throughout the year. The University also has a well-equipped sports complex, providing students with indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Hostel

PTU provides accomodation facilities for the boys and the girls in the hostel campus itself. The hostels are located at a walking distance from the main wing. There is 1 girls' hostel and 2 boys' hostels. There are a total of 76 rooms in each Girl's hostel and 144 rooms in Boy's hostel. The accommodation offers single seater and double seater rooms.

The fee structure of the hostels is ?58 K/year

The full fee breakup is shown below:

Hostel Charges – Rs. 7500

Mess security – Rs. 4000

Approx Mess Bill – Rs. 18000

Hostel Expenses – Rs. 28500

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University affiliated Colleges

Constituent Campuses of PTU Jalandhar

  1. IK Gujral Punjab Technical University Main Campus, Kapurthala
  2. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Campus, Amritsar
  3. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Campus, Hoshiarpur
  4. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Mohali Campus – I

Government Colleges under IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

  1. Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Sunam Jakhal Road, Lehragaga, Sangrur 148031
  2. Beant College of Engineering & Technology, Gurdaspur
  3. Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology,
  4. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

Private Colleges under IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

1 Adesh Institute of Engineering & Technology

2 Adesh Institute of Technology

3 Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering & Technology

4 Pathankot Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology

5 Anand College of Engineering & Management

6 Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering Technical Campus

7 Aryans College of Engineering

8 Rajpura, Distt. Patiala Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College

9 Baba Kuma Singh Ji Engineering College

10 Amritsar Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering and Technology

11 Bhai Maha Singh College of Engineering

12 Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology. , Ludhiana

13 BIS College of Engineering & Technology

14 CGC College of Engineering, Landran, Mohali

15 CGC Technical Campus (Engineering), Jhanjeri, Mohali

16 Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran, Mohali

17 College of Engineering and Mgt

18 Continental Institute of Engineering and Technology

19 Fatehgarh Sahib CT Institute of Engineering, Management & Technology

20 CT Institute of Technology & Research, Greater Kailash, Maqsudan, Jalandhar

21 CT Institute of Technology

22 D A V Institute of Engineering and Technology

23 Doaba Institute of Engineering & Technology (DIET)

24 Mohali Doaba Khalsa Trust Group of Institutions

25 Engineering GGS College of Modern Technology, Kharar, Mohali

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
MBA - Human Resource Management 194200 2 years
MBA - Marketing Management 194200 2 years
MBA - Finance 194200 2 years
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Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

+91-1822-662533,35,82

Email ID:

registrar@ptu.ac.in

Address:

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar - Kapurthala Highway, VPO - Ibban, Kapurthala-144603,, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

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