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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, is a private deemed-to-be university established in 2007 by the Government of Gujarat. It is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with Grade A++ (CGPA 3.52 out of 4.0). The university operates five constituent schools spanning engineering, energy technology, management, liberal arts, and law.
As per NIRF 2025, PDEU ranks #98 in Engineering and #89 in Management. In the overall University category, PDEU falls in the NIRF 151-200 band.
The 100-acre campus is located at Raysan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is 14 km from Ahmedabad airport and features a 1 MW on-campus solar power plant along with an Automobile Centre of Excellence built with Maruti Suzuki.
- B.Tech: 11 specialisations across the School of Technology and School of Energy Technology, including Computer Engineering, ICT, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Climate Technology. Duration: 4 years. Total fees: INR 11.53 Lakhs (most branches) to INR 12.40 Lakhs (Climate Technology).
- MBA: Two streams covering Energy and Infrastructure Management, and General Management (Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics). Duration: 2 years. Total fees: INR 10.33 Lakhs.
- M.Tech: 11 specialisations including AI, Data Science, Petroleum Engineering, Cyber Security, and VLSI Design. Duration: 2 years. Total fees: INR 3.33 Lakhs.
- BA / BBA / B.Com (Hons.) under the School of Liberal Studies. Duration: 4 years. Total fees: INR 5.83 Lakhs (BA Hons.) to INR 11.53 Lakhs (BBA and B.Com Hons.).
- B.Sc and B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated in Physics, Chemistry, and Data Science. Total fees: INR 2.02 Lakhs (B.Sc 3-year) to INR 3.28 Lakhs (Integrated 5-year).
- Law: BA LL.B. (5-year) and LL.B. (3-year) under the School of Law, established in 2025.
- MA, M.Com, M.Sc, and Ph.D across multiple disciplines. MA and M.Com fees: INR 1.75 Lakhs each. M.Sc: INR 3.25 Lakhs. Ph.D: INR 1.63 Lakhs to INR 3.31 Lakhs.
PDEU awards over 700 scholarships annually worth INR 8.4 Crore, including merit-based waivers of up to 100% of tuition fees for top-ranked JEE Main scorers.
The highest placement offer in 2025 was INR 39 LPA for the B.Tech batch. The MBA batch 2025 recorded a highest of INR 24.10 LPA and an average of INR 9.21 LPA.
PDEU Admission Dates 2027
PDEU admission for 2027 is anchored by national-level entrance examinations. The MBA 2027-29 batch is currently accepting applications via the management entrance test, with the exam in November 2026. B.Tech and M.Tech admissions for the 2027-28 batch open in early 2027 following JEE Main and GATE results.
| Event | MBA 2027-29 Batch | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Management Exam (CAT) | November 2026 | Upcoming |
| PDEU MBA Application Deadline | January 2027 (tentative) | Opens after CAT |
| GD and PI at PDEU | February to March 2027 (tentative) | On-campus |
| Final Merit List | April 2027 (tentative) | Result |
| Programme Commencement | June 2027 (tentative) | Campus, Gandhinagar |
For B.Tech and M.Tech, the 2027-28 cycle follows admission timelines governed by JEE Main, GUJCET, and GATE respectively. The table below lists the accepted entrance exams and their tentative schedule.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Registration Window | Exam Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (75% seats) | JEE Main | November 2026 to April 2027 | January 2027 and April 2027 |
| B.Tech (25% seats) | GUJCET via ACPC | February to March 2027 | March 2027 |
| M.Tech | GATE | September to October 2026 | February 2027 |
| MBA | CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / NMAT | Currently open | November 2026 |
| BA LL.B. / LL.B. | CLAT | January to March 2027 | May 2027 |
| BA / BBA / B.Com (Hons.) | CUET UG | February to March 2027 | May 2027 |
| Ph.D | Institute Entrance Test + Interview | Announced separately | Semester-wise |
PDEU Courses and Fees
PDEU offers over 50 programmes across five schools. Total fees range from INR 1.75 Lakhs for MA and M.Com programmes to INR 12.40 Lakhs for the B.Tech Climate Technology specialisation.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Computer Engineering / ICT / Civil / Mechanical / EE / ECE / CS-BS / Petroleum / Chemical / Biotechnology / Electrical Energy) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + JEE Main or GUJCET | INR 11.53 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Climate Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 45% + JEE Main or GUJCET | INR 12.40 Lakhs |
| MBA (Energy and Infrastructure / General Management) | 2 years | Graduation with 50% + CAT / XAT / GMAT / CMAT / NMAT | INR 10.33 Lakhs |
| BA / BBA / B.Com (Hons.) | 4 years | 10+2 with 45% + CUET UG | INR 5.83 Lakhs (BA) to INR 11.53 Lakhs (BBA / B.Com) |
| B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Data Science) | 3 years | 10+2 with PCM | INR 2.02 Lakhs |
| B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated (Physics / Chemistry / Data Science) | 5 years | 10+2 with PCM | INR 3.28 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (11 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech / BE with 55% + GATE | INR 3.33 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) | 2 years | B.Sc with 50% | INR 3.25 Lakhs |
| MA (Economics / English / IR / Mass Communication / Psychology / Public Administration) | 2 years | Graduation with 45% | INR 1.75 Lakhs |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com with 45% | INR 1.75 Lakhs |
| Ph.D | 3 years minimum | Master’s degree + Institute Entrance Test | INR 1.63 Lakhs to INR 3.31 Lakhs |
The School of Energy Technology is one of the few in India to offer dedicated programmes in Petroleum Engineering, Solar Energy, and Energy Systems Engineering at both the UG and PG level. The School of Law, launched in 2025, offers BA LL.B. (5-year) and LL.B. (3-year) programmes through CLAT-based admission.
PDEU Admission Process
PDEU admission is governed by national entrance examinations specific to each programme family. Cutoffs vary by school, specialisation, and quota type.
B.Tech Admission
Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST categories).
- JEE Main (75% seats): Admission through PDEU’s own All India merit list drawn from JEE Main All India Rank. General Category closing rank for popular branches such as Computer Engineering and ICT has historically fallen in the 10,000 to 25,000 range.
- GUJCET via ACPC (25% seats): Admitted through Gujarat’s ACPC centralised counselling. General Category GUJCET cutoff at PDEU ranged from 692 to 11,199 in 2025, varying by branch.
- Management Quota: A limited number of seats are available through PDEU’s direct admission process.
MBA Admission
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate and a valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, or NMAT.
- Shortlisting is based on entrance exam score
- Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) at PDEU, Gandhinagar
- Final merit list is based on the composite score of exam performance, GD, and PI
M.Tech Admission
Candidates require a B.Tech or BE in a relevant discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate. Phase-I admits with a valid GATE score receive a stipend of INR 12,400 per month. Phase-II non-GATE candidates admitted on merit receive a stipend of INR 8,000 per month subject to availability of seats.
Other Programmes
BA / BBA / B.Com (Hons.) admission requires 10+2 with 45% and a valid CUET UG score. These programmes run under the School of Liberal Studies. Law programmes (BA LL.B. and LL.B.) are admitted through CLAT score. Ph.D admission requires a master’s degree and clearing a PDEU entrance test followed by an interview. Candidates holding a valid GATE, NET, or JRF may be exempted from the written entrance test.
PDEU Placements
PDEU runs a centralised placement programme through its Career Development Cell (CDC). The 2025 placement season covered graduates from the School of Technology, School of Energy Technology, and School of Management.
The B.Tech 2025 batch recorded a highest offer of INR 39 LPA. Over 600 students received placement offers from more than 200 companies.
The MBA 2025 batch achieved 100% placements. The highest package stood at INR 24.10 LPA and the average package at INR 9.21 LPA.
| Sector | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| Energy, Oil and Gas | Reliance Industries, Tata Power, ONGC, IOCL, Adani Group |
| Manufacturing and FMCG | Honda, L&T, ITC, HUL, JSW Steel, CEAT, MRF |
| IT and Consulting | Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, TCS |
| Finance and BFSI | ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, KPMG |
| Professional Services | PwC, Ernst and Young, Deloitte, Worley |
The School of Energy Technology’s petroleum and chemical engineering programmes place a significant share of graduates in oil and gas, refinery, and energy companies. Placement outcomes in these specialisations differ from the broader B.Tech average and are shaped by global commodity cycles.
PDEU Rankings
PDEU participates in NIRF and has secured rankings across Engineering, Management, and University categories. It is one of the few private universities in Gujarat to hold NIRF ranks in multiple categories simultaneously.
In NIRF 2025, PDEU is ranked #98 in Engineering and #89 in Management. The Engineering rank improved from 101 in 2024, while the Management rank held steady at 89.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 98 (Score: 45.97) | 101 |
| NIRF | Management | 89 (Score: 46.81) | 89 |
| NIRF | University | 151-200 band | 151-200 band |
Among Gujarat-based universities in NIRF 2025, PDEU is ranked third in Engineering. It is accredited by NAAC with Grade A++ and holds NBA accreditation for its engineering programmes.
PDEU Scholarships
PDEU awards over 700 scholarships annually with a total disbursement of INR 8.4 Crore. Merit-based waivers cover up to 100% of tuition fees for top-ranked JEE Main entrants in selected engineering programmes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Merit Scholarship (B.Tech) | Top-ranked JEE Main admits in select programmes | Up to 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Special Tuition Waiver (Civil, Electrical, Petroleum B.Tech) | Admission in the 2025-29 batch under these branches | 25% tuition waiver |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Minimum 6.5 CPI after Year 1, family annual income up to INR 8 Lakhs | Partial tuition support from 3rd semester onwards |
| M.Tech GATE Stipend | Valid GATE score, Phase-I admission | INR 12,400 per month |
| M.Tech Non-GATE Stipend | Phase-II admission, 50% minimum merit | INR 8,000 per month |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes | Central Government income and merit norms | As per respective scheme |
Scholarship continuation for the Merit-cum-Means award is subject to maintaining the minimum CPI and regular attendance. The financial assistance brochure is published annually on the official PDEU portal.
PDEU Campus and Infrastructure
The PDEU campus spans 100 acres at Raysan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is located 14 km from Ahmedabad airport and 21 km from the Gandhinagar railway station.
The campus houses specialised laboratories for petroleum engineering, chemical processes, electrical power systems, and computing. A 1 MW on-campus solar power plant supports the university’s energy focus. An Automobile Centre of Excellence, developed in partnership with Maruti Suzuki, is accessible to mechanical and automotive engineering students for industry-linked research and training.
Separate hostels are available for men and women. Hostel fees range from INR 96,000 to INR 1,10,000 per year, covering accommodation and basic amenities. Sports facilities, food courts, and a medical centre are available on campus.
PDEU vs Nirma University vs DA-IICT Gandhinagar
Gujarat aspirants shortlisting private institutions for engineering and management often compare PDEU Gandhinagar, Nirma University Ahmedabad, and DA-IICT Gandhinagar. The three serve overlapping but distinct applicant profiles and differ in governance, programme range, fees, and sector focus.
| Parameter | PDEU Gandhinagar | Nirma University Ahmedabad | DA-IICT Gandhinagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Type | Private Deemed University | Private Deemed University | Government Aided Institute (Gujarat Act) |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A+ | A |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 98 | Not in top 100 | Top 50 |
| Programme Breadth | Engineering, Energy, Management, Liberal Arts, Law (50+ programmes) | Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Law (80+ programmes) | Exclusively ICT, CS, and IT |
| Sector Specialisation | Energy, petroleum, chemical engineering | Broad - manufacturing and pharma | IT and software |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 11.53 Lakhs | Higher than PDEU (private funded) | Lower than PDEU (government aided) |
DA-IICT leads for aspirants targeting core software and ICT roles, but offers a narrow CS/IT-only portfolio. Nirma has broader programme depth with a strong pharmacy school. PDEU is the only one of the three with dedicated energy and petroleum engineering infrastructure, a distinct advantage for aspirants targeting the oil and gas or energy sector.
PDEU FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of PDEU?
Ans. PDEU ranked #98 in Engineering, #89 in Management, and in the 151-200 band in the University category in NIRF 2025. In Engineering, the rank improved from 101 in 2024.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for PDEU B.Tech admission?
Ans. B.Tech admission at PDEU is through JEE Main (75% seats via All India merit) and GUJCET via ACPC (25% seats via Gujarat state quota). Minimum eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). General Category JEE Main closing rank has historically ranged between 10,000 and 25,000 for popular branches such as Computer Engineering and ICT.
Ques. What is the highest placement package at PDEU?
Ans. The highest placement offer in 2025 was INR 39 LPA for the B.Tech batch, with over 600 students placed across 200+ companies. The MBA batch 2025 recorded a highest package of INR 24.10 LPA and an average of INR 9.21 LPA, with 100% placement.
Ques. What scholarships does PDEU offer?
Ans. PDEU awards over 700 scholarships annually worth INR 8.4 Crore. Merit scholarships for B.Tech offer up to 100% tuition fee waiver for top JEE Main rankers in select programmes. M.Tech GATE scholars receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400. A Merit-cum-Means scholarship is available from the 3rd semester for students with 6.5+ CPI and family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at PDEU?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at PDEU is INR 11.53 Lakhs for most specialisations (covering the full four years). The Climate Technology specialisation carries a fee of INR 12.40 Lakhs. Lateral entry B.Tech is INR 7.78 Lakhs.
Ques. Is hostel available at PDEU?
Ans. Yes. PDEU has separate hostels for male and female students on the Raysan campus. Hostel fees range from INR 96,000 to INR 1,10,000 per year, covering accommodation and basic amenities.
Ques. What is PDEU’s NAAC grade?
Ans. PDEU holds NAAC Grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.52 out of 4.0. The university is also accredited by AICTE and holds NBA accreditation for its engineering programmes.
Ques. What does PDEU stand for, and was it formerly called PDPU?
Ans. PDEU stands for Pandit Deendayal Energy University. It was established in 2007 as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) and was later renamed to PDEU to reflect the university’s expanded energy sector focus beyond petroleum.
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