Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Er. Dinesh Mahajan and Er. Jatinder Chawla, representative of the 1985 Mechanical Engineering Batch of the institute. The MoU establishes the Samastha 1981-85 Mechanical Engineering Batch Scholarship with a generous contribution of Rs. 30 Lakhs.
The MoU was signed on 24th December 2024 in the presence of Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia (Ad Interim Director, PEC), Prof. Rajesh Kanda (Head, Alumni, Corporate and International Relations), Dr. Jimmy Karloopia (Professor-In-Charge, Alumni, Corporate and International Relations), and Ms. Rajinder Kaur (Manager, ACIR).
This scholarship will support one deserving student annually by covering the full tuition fee of Rs. 1,76,000. Eligible students from the 2025 Batch will be considered for the scholarship, with the first award scheduled for April 2026. The entire 1981-85 Mechanical Engineering Batch has contributed to this initiative, underscoring their collective commitment to giving back to their alma mater.
Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia expressed his gratitude and emphasized the importance of the alumni’s contribution in strengthening the bond between PEC and its alumni community. This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering academic excellence and creating new opportunities for students.
Prof. Rajesh Kanda, an alumnus of PEC himself, lauded the generosity and dedication of the alumni. He acknowledged that such initiatives not only uplift students but also enrich the entire PEC community, making it a more vibrant and supportive ecosystem.
Prof. Rajesh Kanda, an alumnus of PEC himself, lauded the generosity and dedication of the alumni. He acknowledged that such initiatives not only uplift students but also enrich the entire PEC community, making it a more vibrant and supportive ecosystem.
This initiative symbolizes the enduring relationship between PEC and its alumni and sets a precedent for future collaborations aimed at institutional growth, academic innovation, and student empowerment.
