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Mohali (SAS Nagar), adjacent to Chandigarh, is North India’s premier technical education and IT corridor hosting over 18 verified engineering institutions for the 2027–28 academic session. Leading colleges and universities include Chandigarh University, CGC Landran, CGC Jhanjeri, Plaksha University, and Rayat Bahra University. Annual tuition fees range from ₹85,000 to ₹1,45,000 in IKGPTU-affiliated colleges, and up to ₹3,20,000 in specialized private research universities. Mohali offers exceptional software hiring density with proximity to Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park and Quark City. Admissions accept JEE Main scores alongside direct 10+2 PCM merit seats (minimum 45%–50%) without capitation fees. On-campus hostels range from ₹55,000 to ₹1,20,000 per year, and average B.Tech campus placements range between ₹6.2 LPA and ₹14.5 LPA in top tech firms.