MILESTONES ACHIEVED
Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) started its journey as an institute named “Officers Training Section (OTS)” established at PNS KARSAZ in 1962.
It gradually upgraded its status and re-designated as Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) in May 1967. PNEC affiliated to University of Karachi for the award of BE (Mechanical) and BE (Electrical) degrees to PN graduates.
In March 1977, the college was affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi. The construction of various buildings/blocks of PNEC at current location was commenced in 1980.
Subsequently, a fully equipped PNEC was commissioned as PNS JAUHAR on 7 September 1982 and postgraduate courses were introduced in 1988.
The admission facility was also opened to civilian candidates in 1988 and officers of EME branch of Pakistan Army also underwent degree courses.
In 1995, it became the constituent college of National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
In 1998, PhD programme also commenced and the college acquired ISO-9001 certification in June 1999 to become first educational institution in Pakistan with such certification.
Milestones achieved by PNEC at a glance are:
Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) – Milestones Achieved
| Milestone | Year |
|---|---|
| Established as Officers Training Section (OTS) | 1962 |
| Renamed Pakistan Navy Engineering College | 1966 |
| Affiliated with the University of Karachi | 1966 |
| Affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology | 1977 |
| Introduction of General Line (GL) scheme of training | 1980 |
| Introduction of General Line (GL) scheme of training | 1982 |
| Construction of various blocks of PNEC at present location | 1982 |
| Commencement of MS (EE) and MS (ME) Degree Programmes | 1988 |
| Facility of admission extended to civilians students | 1988 |
| Started MS programme | 1989 |
| Construction of Gunroom Mess | 1993 |
| Became constituent college of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) | 1995 |
| Started PhD programme | 1998 |
| ISO 9001 certification as per 1994 standard | 1999 |
| Recertification to new quality standards i.e. ISO 9001 : 2000 | 2002 |
| 1st PhD qualified scholar | 2005 |
| Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering established | 2008 |
| BS (MIS) Degree Programme Commenced | 2009 |
| OBE (Outcome-based Education) based Accredition for EPE (Electronics & Power Engineering) | 2014 |
| Construction of Boys Hostel | 2016 |
| Commencement of Chinese Language Course | 2016 |
| Department of Naval Architecture established | 2018 |
| Up-gradation of Professional Development Centre (PDC) | 2018 |
| BS (Maritime Sciences) Degree programme for PN Operations branch officers commenced | 2019 |
| Department of Cyber Security established | 2019 |
| Establishment of Chinese Language Lab | 2019 |
| Construction of new Girls Hostel | 2020 |