Chandigarh: PEC alumni go down memory lane
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) hosted its Global Alumni Meet-2026, bringing together a constellation of distinguished alumni, administrators, industry leaders, faculty members and students in a grand celebration of legacy, excellence and lifelong bonds.
Dr Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Director, PEC, and Jatin Talwar, a renowned legal tech entrepreneur and founder of TT Consultants Group and XL Scout (mechanical engineering batch of 2001), attended the event. The meet was organised by the PEC Old Students’ Association (PECOSA) under the leadership of its president Manish Gupta.
On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between PEC and TT Consultants Group to strengthen research collaboration, internships and industry exposure for students in AI and LegalTech. The MoU includes XL Scout’s intent to hire 50 PEC students over the next 3-4 years.
Beyond the formal proceedings, the meet featured networking sessions, cultural performances, interactive activities and nostalgic reunions. Distinguished alumni were felicitated.
In his welcome address, Gupta expressed gratitude to alumni and dignitaries, underscoring that the meet celebrates shared bonds across generations. He highlighted PECOSA’s expanding global chapters, the strengthened pecosa.in platform connecting over 15,000 members worldwide and its support of more than 100 scholarships annually.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Bhatia lauded former students’ contributions towards infrastructure development, academic excellence and industrial partnerships. He emphasised collective responsibility in strengthening PEC’s national standing and aligning academic pursuits with emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence and semiconductor technologies.
Talwar reflected on his journey from PEC classrooms to building a global AI-driven enterprise. He credited PEC for instilling leadership and innovation, highlighted the growth of TT Consultants Group and XL Scout, and stressed the importance of responsible AI and purposeful entrepreneurship. He encouraged students to innovate boldly while staying connected to their alma mater.
Prof Rajesh Kanda, Head of Alumni Relations, PEC, outlined key milestones, including MoUs with Power Grid Corporation of India, Central UP Gas Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited. He shared that 215 scholarships were awarded in the past year, supported by an alumni corpus exceeding Rs 6 crore along with structured endowment policies to ensure sustainable growth.
