CENTRAL LIBRARY

To encourage research activities and enhance knowledge base, CEC-CGC, Landran, Mohali has an updated library consisting of various books, journals, periodicals and dailies etc. The reference of books is a regular feature in the library making sure that all the important titles/ topics are covered and students do not miss out on anything. CEC-CGC, Landran, Mohali library consists of approx. 47515 books and 120 journals and lakhs of E journals and e books through ONLINE DATABASES.

The library has a nice inflow of natural lighting along with proper ventilation with huge windows on both sides and all the basic amenities. The books are arranged according to subject classification and arranged in the library in systematic manner. We have a separate Periodical section. We conduct user orientation programme for fresh students every year. Separate Reference Section for text books is also available in the library.

Carpet area of library (in sqm) 1300 sq m.
Reading space (in sqm) 760 sq m.
Number of seats in reading space 325
Number of users (issue book) per day 300 (Approx.)
Number of users (reading space) per day 500 above per day
Timings: Academic (Working day and weekend) 09:00 am to 09:00 pm
During Examination 09:00 am to 12:00 am
Number of library staff 10
Number of library staff with degree in Library Managemen 8
Computerization for search, indexing, issue/ return records YES
Bar-coding used YES
Lib services on internet/intranet YES
INDEST or other similar membership YES (DELNET)
National Digital Library YES

E-Libraries & Journals

Library is the brain of any educational institution of higher learning. It is the hub around which all the academic activities of the institution revolve. The central library of Chandigarh Engineering College-CGC, Landran, Mohali is computerized and is stocked with thousands of books authored by authorities on the subject. The intake of books is a regular feature in the library and no important title related to the courses of study is missed. In addition to the course books, General Books for Personality Development, General knowledge, Handbooks, Yearbooks, Reference books etc. are also added to the collection. The library subscribes to National and International subject journals, magazines of current interest along with national and regional dailies to keep the students abreast with the day to day happenings in the world and their fields of study. The duplex library is fully furnished and it can seat 325 students at a time in its spacious reading halls. The serene atmosphere in the library with rows of neatly stacked books plays a major role in attracting the students to the library for serious study and supplementing their class notes.

The central library has a collection of 47515 volumes and subscribes to 120Journals and 24 Magazines and 12 Newspapers. Apart from books it has a huge collection of Audio video material, CD’s & DVD’s. The library maintains a separate “Book Bank” collection exclusively for the meritorious students.

Digital Library:-

Availability of Digital Library contents: YES
If available, then mention number of Courses 6 (CSE/IT/ME/MBA/MCA)
No. of E-Journals 1378
Web-Courses & Video Lectures of NPTEL Yes
No. of E-Books 4,53,694
E-resources Delnet, ProQuest Central, Delnet-Gale E-Journals, World Library Access, Pearson e-books, NPTEL Video Lectures, Turnitin Plagiarism Checker
Availability of an exclusive Server: YES
Availability over Intranet/Internet: YES
Availability of exclusive space/room: YES
Number of Users per day: 100/1000 + outside location

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Awards & Rankings

Chandigarh Engineering College-CGC, Landran, Mohali has a wide array of services owing to which the college wins different awards and accolades throughout the year. The institute has various accomplishments in galore that reflect the quality of education and services it claims to provide.

Ranked 139th among top Engineering Institutions in NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) Ranking 2022

Awarded with 3.5 Star rating by the Ministry of Education’s Institution’s Innovation Council in association with AICTE-2022

Awarded with 9th Rank among Top 100 Engineering Colleges in the Northern Region by Dataquest T-School Survey March 2022

Bestowed with 4th position Pan India among the Top 10 Patent Filing Institutes

Awarded with “Outstanding Engineering Institute with Best Placements” title during World Education Summit 2021

Ranked 2nd among Top 100 T- Schools in Punjab by Dataquest Tech School Survey 2022

Ranked 71st in the Country by India Today Ranking 2022

Ranked 4th among Private Institutes in Punjab by Outlook I-Care Rankings 2022

Graded A+++ by Chronicle All India Engineering Colleges Survey 2022

Ranked 36th among Engineering Colleges in India by THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2022

Testimonials

Studying at Chandigarh Group of Colleges Landran has been a life-transforming journey. I have witnessed the development of technical & soft skills, and the credit goes to the faculty and the Placement cell. There were even advanced lectures on different technologies. The environment of the college indeed nurtures you to bring out the best. I really appreciate the love and support that students receive from this institute. I will always be grateful for everything that the college has provided me with.

Aayushi Panwar

Cognizant

Joining Chandigarh Group of Colleges Landran was one of the best decisions I took in my life. It taught me many things about Engineering as well as my life. Moreover, this place brought the best career opportunities to the table. The faculty members and the management work hard to help more candidates get placed. The placement cell extends various training sessions which help in the individual growth of each student, and I received that help too. I will always be grateful.

Ashima Guleria

Cognizant

I take pride in being a student of CGC Landran and now being an employee of a world renowned MNC. The latter wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the former. The guidance at CGC Landran is just unparalleled. It has imparted a perfect blend of technical & soft skills and made me ready for the industry. I would also like to thank our training & placement cell for having top companies come as recruits. From what I've gathered, the college has left no stone unturned.

Neeraj Kumar Moudgil

SmartData

I am delighted to share my positive academic journey at CGC Landran. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation & gratitude to the Training & Placement Department and the faculty of Chandigarh Engineering College for their efforts in imparting quality technical training. I got placed in DXC Technology with a handsome package. And I owe this to the efforts put by the college. CGC Landran, indeed, provides great exposure to students and gives them a head start.

Harpreet Singh

DXC Technology

My four years at CGC Landran have been excellent. Every moment attached to this place has become a memory that I will cherish forever. The years spent here have been full of fun & frolic learning opportunities which sometimes had the academic grind that one has to go through. Everything that I have achieved, I owe it to the Teachers who always believed in helping and guiding the students. My placement in Capgemini is the outcome of placement cell's efforts, and my diligence.

Shubham Singla

Capgemini

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