Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology

Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology (LCET) is a private higher education institution located at Katani Kalan near Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, sciences, commerce, and management. The college is affiliated with I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG PTU) and approved by The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

History

The institution was founded in 2002 to meet the growing demand for technical and managerial education in Punjab. It functions as a private college under the affiliation framework of IKG PTU.

Location

LCET is located on the Ludhiana–Chandigarh Highway at Katani Kalan near Neelon Bridge, about 35 km from Ludhiana and 72 km from Chandigarh.

Departments

The college hosts several academic departments, including Engineering, Management Studies, Computer Applications, and Applied Sciences. The Department of Applied Sciences provides foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and communication skills for first-year students.

Undergraduate Programmes

  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Information Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Web Design & Graphics.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Professional)

Postgraduate Programmes

  • Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Production Engineering.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialisations in Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology.
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Fee Schedule

According to recent data, the approximate tuition fees at LCET are as follows:

Fee ranges by course (tuition only)

Course

Total tuition fee*

B.E. / B.Tech (4 years)

₹ 2,40,000 – ₹ 2,41,850

B.Sc (3 years)

₹ 57,000 – ₹ 93,000

B.Com (Professional)

~ ₹ 93,000

BCA

~ ₹ 93,000

MBA / PGDM (2 years)

~ ₹ 1,20,000

* Tuition fees only; other charges (admission fee, security deposit, examination, hostel etc.) are extra. Figures are based on latest published data and subject to change.

Admissions

Eligibility criteria vary by programme. For B.Tech, applicants must typically have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, often through state or national entrance examinations. For B.Sc, BCA, BBA, and MBA programmes, the requirements differ by stream and board qualifications.

Infrastructure

The campus covers approximately 11 acres and includes academic blocks, laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms. The college maintains dedicated laboratories for physics, chemistry, communication skills, and various engineering disciplines.

Recognition

LCET is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and operates under the affiliation of IKG PTU, Jalandhar.

See also

  • List of institutions of higher education in Punjab, India