Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, alumna Palak Mahajan, Flying Officer, received a commendation certificate from the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Chandigarh, Sh. Banwarilal Purohit during Independence Day celebrations at the Parade ground on 15-08-22.She is an alumnus of PEC from the computer science 2015-2019 batch and Hansraj Public School Panchkula.
Palak has previously received three prestigious awards from Vice Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh in the Passing out parade held at the Air Force Technical College (AFTC), Bengaluru on July 8, 2022.
She was presented the President’s Plaque for Best All-Round Officer of the Course, the Chief of Air Staff Award for Best in Aeronautical Engineering Electronics Branch and the Vice President’s Sword for Best in Professional Subjects and at the passing out parade.Palak's younger sister Rhythm Mahajan has also completed her engineering from PEC, Chandigarh and is placed in JPMorgan Chase and Co.