Both NIT Kurukshetra and PEC Chandigarh are highly reputed institutions for pursuing M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. It can be difficult to make a decision as both institutions have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Here are some factors you can consider while making a decision:
Ultimately, the choice between NIT Kurukshetra and PEC Chandigarh depends on your personal preferences and goals. You can also consider talking to current students or alumni of both institutions to get a better idea of their experiences.
For M.Tech CSE, NIT Kurukshetra is definitely the better choice among the two. NIT Kurukshetra provides M.Tech CSE in two specializations- Computer Engineering (CE) and Cyber Security (CS). PEC Chandigarh too provides M.Tech CSE in two specializations- Computer Science (CS) and Information Security (IS).
The table below states the overview and fee structure of the two institutions.
Particulars |
NIT Kurukshetra |
PEC Chandigarh |
Overall fees |
2.24 Lakh |
1.33 Lakh |
Entrance Exam |
GATE |
GATE |
No. of seats |
31 (CE) + 25 (CS) |
25 (CS) + 25 (IS) |
Median Salary |
5.25 Lakh |
6.25 Lakh |
Placements (Winning institution- NIT Kurukshetra)
NIT Kurukshetra has updated its syllabus enabling the students to opt for branch-specific subjects from their first year of study. Although PEC Chandigarh is undoubtedly a decent institute, NIT Kurukshetra is even better when it comes to innovative approaches and experimental works.