The better college between NIT Kurukshetra and PEC Chandigarh depends on a lot of factors like the overall environment of the college, staff, facilities, location, placement, etc Both the colleges have their unique pros and cons. For instance, NIT has the upper hand in terms of research and infrastructure while PEC wins in terms of placements.
Here is a brief comparison of the institutes
Parameters |
NIT Kurukshetra |
PEC |
Fees |
1.6 Lakhs (BTech first year) |
2.07 Lakhs (BTech first year) |
Ranking |
58 out of 200 in 2023 |
101 out of 200 in 2023 |
Highest CTC |
INR 1.25 CPA |
Rs 64.5 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 13.89 LPA |
Rs 13.5 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
ICICI Lombard, HCL Technologies, Microsoft, Adani Group |
Microsoft, RBS, Goldman Sachs |
Overall, PEC has managed to maintain a good reputation and placements without any NIT tag and also has a rich legacy so I believe it’s a better option than NIT Kurukshetra
Some of my friends graduated from PEC Chandigarh and NIT Kurukshetra. They said that they both are equally good. It mostly depends on the branch you choose rather than the college.
Particulars |
PEC, Chandigarh |
NIT Kurukshetra |
Highest CTC |
INR 42 LPA |
INR 43 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 10.2 LPA |
INR 11 LPA |
Median CTC |
INR 7.5 LPA |
INR 8 LPA |
Placement percent |
89% |
97% |
It is suggested to opt for PEC Chandigarh over NIT KKR. Ultimately it is your decision and you should make a wise choice.