Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh BE Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. JEE Main 2026 (January or April session) is mandatory for candidates applying under Option 1 (60% aggregate in Class XII). However, if you have scored 70% or above in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class XII, you can apply under Option 2 without a JEE Main score. For Option 1, there is no fixed cutoff declared by the university; admission is based on All India Rank (AIR) and seat availability. Students with a moderate AIR (even above 1 lakh) have historically secured admission, as CIET is a private university with its own counselling process independent of JoSAA.

Ans. The standard B.E. Electrical Engineering program focuses entirely on core electrical subjects like power systems, control systems, automation, and instrumentation. The Minor in CSE variant adds additional computer science subjects from the 2nd semester onwards, including Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Web Technology. The minor variant costs Rs. 10,000 more per semester (total program fee Rs. 8,80,000 vs Rs. 8,50,000 for the standard program). The CSE minor significantly expands placement opportunities, allowing students to sit for IT company drives in addition to core electrical company placements.

Ans. Electrical Engineering students at CIET are placed in both core electrical companies and IT companies. Core recruiters include ABB, Adani, Schneider Electric, Fuji Electric, L&T, JSW Group, Reliance Industries, Mitsubishi Electric, and KONE, among others. IT companies like Wipro, Infosys, and HCL also recruit EE students, especially those with the CSE minor. The highest package reported for the campus has reached Rs. 1.11 Crore (offered by Amazon), though this is not exclusive to EE students. The university claims 95%+ placement rates across engineering branches, but students should note that core electrical placements are fewer in number compared to CSE placements.

Ans. Chitkara University offers on-campus hostel facilities with furnished rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, biometric access, and dedicated wardens. Hostel fees range from Rs. 62,000 to Rs. 1,30,000 per semester depending on room type and AC/non-AC preference. Hostel accommodation is not mandatory for the B.E. Electrical Engineering program, and students can choose to stay off-campus as well. The campus is located on NH-64 near Rajpura, approximately 35 km from Chandigarh, so students from nearby areas often commute. Availability of specific room types is subject to capacity, and early applicants are more likely to get their preferred room type.

Ans. Yes, B.E. graduates from CIET are eligible to apply for MS programs at universities in the USA, Canada, Germany, and Australia, subject to GRE/IELTS scores. The university's International Relations Office provides guidance on visa documentation and application processes. Additionally, CIET has global academic partnerships with Arizona State University (USA), Deakin University (Australia), and York University (Canada), which gives students exposure to international curriculum and faculty during their undergraduate years, strengthening their profiles for MS applications. Many EE graduates have pursued M.Tech at IITs/NITs or MS abroad after completing their degree from CIET.

Ans. Yes, students at CIET can avail several government scholarships. SC/OBC students from Punjab can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship through www.punjabscholarships.gov.in. Students in the top 20 percentile of their Class XII board and with family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum can apply for the Central Sector Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (www.scholarships.gov.in). Minority community students can apply for the NSP Minority Post-Matric Scholarship. CIET is registered with NSP, and the university's accounts department assists students with the required documentation. Applications for most NSP scholarships typically open in June-July and close by October-November each year; students should apply promptly after joining.