Chandigarh: 03rd July, 2024: An esteemed alumnus of Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, Mr. Ketan Chaudhary (Batch 2004-08, EED), along with his wife Mrs. Amrita Narang, made a generous contribution by inking an Memorandum of Understanding with PEC for providing an annual scholarship of Rs. 5,00,000/- INR today on 3rd July, 2024. Director of PEC, Prof. Rajesh Bhatia (Ad Interim) along with 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, Alumni, Corporate and International Relations) graced the occasion with their esteemed presence.
Director of PEC, Prof. Bhatia said that this contribution would support the economically underprivileged students on a greater level. PEC Alumnus Mr. Chaudhary shared his nostalgic feelings of being here at PEC again. He also remarked that, coming to one's roots is always a soothing and gratifying feeling.  This contribution by Mr. Ketan Chaudhary under the name of PEC Young Achievers Scholarship would be awarded to four academically brilliant students with financial difficulty or low household income. This scholarship cycle had begun from the year 2023, and the first cycle would be completed in 2027 (for 2023-2027 batch) and would be extended for further years ahead. 
The selection process for eligible candidates will be conducted in a transparent and merit-based manner. The scholarships will cover tuition fees to ensure that the recipients can fully focus on their education without financial constraints.