About the Institute
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana is one of the pioneering engineering institutes of the country. Run under the aegis of Nankana Sahib Educational Trust and started in 1956, the college has produced engineers who have held the nation’s flag high. The college boasts of excellent infrastructure and state of the art laboratories. The college campus sprawling 88 acres is within the municipal limits of city of Ludhiana. The college offers 7 under graduate courses and 12 post graduate courses of engineering and management. The college is approved by AICTE, affiliated to Punjab Technical University and accredited by NAAC, IE(I) & TCS. The institute is also certified for ISO 9001-2015. Lush green lawns, well stocked electronically enabled library, well laid out sports fields provide a perfect ambiance for learning. The college has been rated as the best government engineering college in Punjab by OUTLOOK magazine survey
About the convention
ISTE is an epitome of technical institutions. Setting standards and collaborating with institutions to take technical education forward has been the motive of ISTE. Every year ISTE organizes section level and national conventions. This year’s convention has a very relevant theme in form of Tech-nologies for Sustainable Future. The convention this year shall have number of technical events including debates, technical paper presentations on theme of convention, design contests. Entries are also invited for ISTE Best Students award to be given by ISTE Section Committee based on performance of students for various ISTE activities. Each institute may nominate at the most one student for this award. The nominations for the award must be sent giving details as per format enclosed. The decision for award rests with organizing committee only.
About the city
The city of Ludhiana is known as Manchester of India. The city is known for bicycles, cycle parts, sewing machines, hosiery etc. The establishment of city dates back to 116th century when the Lodhi dynasty set up the city on banks of river Sutlej. The city is now a bustling metropolis with all modern amenities.
