Panjab University Admission 2026 covers multiple routes: B.Tech through JEE Main via JAC Chandigarh, B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharmacy through PU CET (UG), BA-LLB and BBA-LLB through PU UGLAW, MBA through CAT at the University Business School, and BA or B.Com largely through merit. PU Chandigarh is NAAC A++ accredited and holds NIRF University rank 35 and NIRF Pharmacy rank 3.
Admission Update:
- B.Tech (UIET): JAC Chandigarh 2026-27 main rounds concluded. Spot round completed. Next cycle expected February 2027 (Tentative).
- B.Sc./B.Pharmacy (PU CET UG): Three counselling rounds completed. Next cycle expected January 2027 (Tentative).
- MBA (UBS): Application window open: September 1 to October 4, 2026. Counselling scheduled: October 5, 2026.
- Law (UGLAW): Three rounds and spot round concluded. Next cycle expected March 2027 (Tentative).
- UIET B.Tech: 993 seats across Chandigarh (753) and Hoshiarpur (240) campuses. Admission via JEE Main and JAC Chandigarh counselling.
- UBS MBA: 169 seats. CAT is the primary selection basis. Expected CAT cutoff: 85th percentile (General). Counselling October 5, 2026.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharmacy: PU CET (UG) is mandatory. Physical counselling in offline mode at PU Chandigarh campus.
- Law (BA-LLB, BBA-LLB): PU UGLAW entrance exam conducted April 26, 2026. Counselling from July 13, 2026 onwards.
- MBA application fee and UG admission form fee: INR 300 onwards per programme (additional course-wise increments apply).
PU Chandigarh Admission Portals 2026:
Panjab University B.Tech Admission 2026
B.Tech at Panjab University is offered through its University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET). Admission is based entirely on JEE Main Paper 1 rank and is processed via JAC Chandigarh (Joint Admission Committee, Chandigarh UT). UIET has a total intake of 993 seats: 753 at the Sector 25 Chandigarh campus and 240 at the Hoshiarpur campus.
UIET CSE at Chandigarh is the most competitive branch. The General AI category closing rank was 47,444 in Round 2 of JAC Chandigarh 2026. Biotechnology, the least competitive branch, closed at approximately 1,18,729 (General) in the same round.
UIET B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
UIET B.Tech 2026-27 admission through JAC Chandigarh ran through multiple rounds. Main rounds are now concluded. The dates below are for planning reference for the 2026-27 cycle.
| Activity |
Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
| JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 Result |
Announced by NTA (jeemain.nta.nic.in) |
| JAC Chandigarh Round 1 Counselling |
June to July 2026 |
| JAC Chandigarh Round 2 Cutoff |
July 2026 |
| JAC Chandigarh Round 3 and Spot Round |
August to September 2026 |
| 2027-28 Cycle Registration (Tentative) |
February 2027 |
UIET B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must pass 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, and at least one science subject along with a language. UIET does not conduct any entrance test of its own. JEE Main Paper 1 score is the sole criterion.
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Basis |
| B.E./B.Tech (4 years, all branches) |
10+2 or equivalent with 5 subjects: Language + Physics + Mathematics + one science + one additional. Minimum pass marks in each subject. 10+3 Diploma with compulsory Mathematics also qualifies. |
JEE Main Paper 1 All India Rank. JAC Chandigarh online counselling at jacchd.admissions.nic.in. |
Annual tuition fee at UIET Chandigarh: approximately INR 1,30,750 per year (2025-26 reference; total 4-year fee approximately INR 5.23 lakh).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit uiet.puchd.ac.in for exact fee details.
UIET B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026
Seat allotment is purely rank-based through the JAC Chandigarh portal. No separate test, interview, or document submission is required before seat acceptance.
- UIET CSE (Chandigarh campus): General AI closing rank was 47,444 in Round 2, 2026. CSE is consistently the most competitive branch.
- UIET Biotechnology (Chandigarh): Closed at approximately 1,18,729 (General AI) in Round 2, 2026.
- UIET Hoshiarpur campus: Closing ranks are higher than at the Chandigarh campus for the same branch.
- Separate merit lists exist for Chandigarh UT domicile and All India categories. Chandigarh UT seats form a portion of the total intake.
As per a Reddit discussion on UIET admissions, candidates advised locking in UIET Chandigarh CSE or IT during Round 1 itself rather than waiting for an upgrade in later rounds. The CSE and IT branches at the Chandigarh campus are consistently oversubscribed, and ranks that clear Round 1 may not clear the same branch in later rounds due to changing seat availability after upgrades and withdrawals.
How to Apply for B.Tech at Panjab University?
- Step 1: Appear in JEE Main Paper 1 (conducted by NTA).
- Step 2: After JEE Main results, register for JAC Chandigarh counselling at jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
- Step 3: Select UIET Chandigarh or UIET Hoshiarpur in the preference list. Include multiple branches to improve allotment chances.
- Step 4: After seat allotment, pay the acceptance fee online within the specified deadline.
- Step 5: Report to UIET Chandigarh or Hoshiarpur campus for document verification and enrolment.
Panjab University B.Sc. and B.Pharmacy Admission 2026
B.Sc. (Hons.) under the NEP-2020 framework and B.Pharmacy at Panjab University Chandigarh are offered through PU CET (UG) admission. The counselling is conducted in offline (physical) mode at the PU campus, Sector 14, Chandigarh.
PU CET UG Admission Dates 2026
| Activity |
Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
| PU CET UG 2026 Registration Opens |
January 3, 2026 (CUET UG window) |
| PU CET UG Counselling Registration Opens |
June 9, 2026 |
| PU CET UG Counselling Registration Last Date |
June 25, 2026 |
| Tentative Merit List (PU CET UG) |
July 4, 2026 |
| Final Merit List |
July 11, 2026 |
| Round 1 Physical Counselling |
July 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Round 2 Physical Counselling |
August 6 to 8, 2026 |
PU B.Sc./B.Pharmacy Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Basis |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) 4 years (NEP-2020, all science streams) |
10+2 with relevant Science subjects from a recognised Board. PU CET qualifying cutoff: 15% for General, 10% for SC, ST, and PwD. |
PU CET (UG) 2026. Physical counselling at PU Chandigarh campus. |
| B. Pharmacy (4 years) |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Minimum 50% aggregate for General category. |
PU CET (UG) 2026. Counselling at cetug.puchd.ac.in. |
Annual fees for B.Sc. (Hons.): approximately INR 13,000 to INR 15,000 per year for general courses (2025-26 reference).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit cetug.puchd.ac.in for exact fee details.
How to Apply for B.Sc./B.Pharmacy at Panjab University?
- Step 1: Appear in PU CET (UG) 2026. Exam conducted by Panjab University.
- Step 2: After results, register for counselling at cetug.puchd.ac.in within the window (June 9 to 25, 2026).
- Step 3: Reserved category candidates must submit a hard copy of the form with attested certificates at the PU campus by June 29, 2026 (2026 cycle reference).
- Step 4: Report for physical counselling on the allotted date at PU Sector 14 campus.
- Step 5: Submit original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
Panjab University Law Admission 2026
Panjab University Law admission 2026 covers BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.) (5-year integrated) through PU UGLAW entrance test, and 3-year LLB through PU PGLAW. The University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) at the Chandigarh and Hoshiarpur campuses, and the University Institute of Laws (UIL) at Ludhiana, offer these programmes.
PU Law Admission Dates 2026
| Activity |
Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
| PU UGLAW Exam 2026 |
April 26, 2026 |
| PU UGLAW Result 2026 |
May 13, 2026 |
| UGLAW Admission Form Last Date |
June 14, 2026 |
| Tentative Merit List |
July 1, 2026 |
| Provisional Merit List |
July 7, 2026 |
| UGLAW Counselling Begins |
July 13, 2026 |
PU Law Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Basis |
| BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.) (5 years) |
10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board with minimum 45% aggregate. SC/ST: 40% minimum. Age: Below 20 years (General) or 22 years (SC/ST) as on July 1, 2026. |
PU UGLAW Entrance Exam 2026. Centralised counselling at uglaw.puchd.ac.in. |
| LLB 3-Year (PG Law) |
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 45% aggregate from a recognised university. |
PU PGLAW Entrance Exam. Counselling at pglaw.puchd.ac.in. |
Annual fees for BA-LLB at UILS: approximately INR 56,000 to INR 65,000 per year (2025-26 reference).
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the institute or visit uils.puchd.ac.in for exact fee details.
How to Apply for Law at Panjab University?
- Step 1: Register and appear in PU UGLAW (for 5-year integrated law) or PU PGLAW (for 3-year LLB). Both exams are conducted by Panjab University.
- Step 2: After result, fill the admission form at uglaw.puchd.ac.in within the specified deadline.
- Step 3: Check the tentative and provisional merit lists for ranking position.
- Step 4: Report for counselling from July 13, 2026 onwards with all original documents.
- Step 5: Pay the first-year fee to confirm seat at the allotted campus (Chandigarh, Hoshiarpur, or Ludhiana).
Panjab University MBA Admission 2026
MBA at Panjab University is offered through the University Business School (UBS), Chandigarh, one of North India’s oldest management schools. UBS has 169 MBA seats for the 2026-28 batch. Admission is based on CAT score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The MBA counselling is scheduled for October 5, 2026, with applications accepted until October 4, 2026.
PU MBA Admission Dates 2026
| Activity |
Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
| CAT 2026 Registration |
August 3 to September 15, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam |
November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result |
December 24, 2026 (Tentative) |
| UBS MBA Application Opens |
September 1, 2026 |
| UBS MBA Application Last Date |
October 4, 2026 |
| UBS MBA Counselling |
October 5, 2026 |
As per Collegedunia Reviews of UBS Chandigarh, students noted that the GD-PI process at UBS is academical in tone. Panels test current affairs awareness and clarity of thought rather than preparation for standard MBA interview formats. Students with a consistent academic record and a clear post-MBA goal fared better than those with high CAT scores but unclear motivation. The low annual fee (under INR 25,000) was highlighted as a major advantage for value-conscious candidates.
PU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Basis |
| MBA 2-Year (UBS Chandigarh, 169 seats) |
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate. No rounding of marks. Final-year students can apply provisionally. |
CAT 2026 score. GD and PI conducted by UBS. Final merit list based on CAT, GD, PI, and academic record. |
Expected CAT overall cutoff for General category: 85th percentile. Expected sectional cutoff for QA, VARC, and DILR: 50th percentile each (based on 2025 trends).
Annual fee at UBS Chandigarh: INR 23,945 per year (2025-26 reference). Reserved category students receive a 5% concession.
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact UBS or visit ubs.puchd.ac.in for exact fee details.
How to Apply for MBA at Panjab University?
- Step 1: Register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in between August 3 and September 15, 2026. Appear in the exam on November 29, 2026.
- Step 2: After CAT result, fill the UBS MBA application form at mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in between September 1 and October 4, 2026.
- Step 3: Attend GD and PI at UBS Chandigarh campus on the notified date.
- Step 4: Check merit list published by UBS.
- Step 5: Pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
Panjab University BA and B.Com Admission 2026
BA and B.Com at Panjab University Chandigarh are offered at the university’s department-run programmes and at affiliated colleges in the tricity area. Admission is merit-based for most programmes, with some departments using CUET UG scores.
BA and B.Com Admission Dates 2026
| Activity |
Date (2026-27 Cycle) |
| CUET UG 2026 Registration |
January 3 to February 26, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Exam |
May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Result |
June 23, 2026 |
| UG Admission Form Deadline |
July 6, 2026 |
BA and B.Com Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Basis |
| BA (3 or 4 years, various departments) |
10+2 in any stream from a recognised Board. Minimum 50% aggregate for general category. |
Merit-based or CUET UG 2026 score (programme-specific). PU UG merit list at ugadmissions.puchd.ac.in. |
| B.Com (3 years) |
10+2 from a recognised Board with minimum 50% aggregate. Commerce or any stream eligible. |
Merit-based. Final merit list prepared by the department. |
Annual fee for BA and B.Com at PU: approximately INR 13,000 to INR 15,000 per year (2025-26 reference). B.Com total fee over 3 years: approximately INR 47,875.
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the department or visit ugadmissions.puchd.ac.in for exact fee details.
Application fee for UG programme registration: INR 300 for one course, with incremental fees for additional courses (up to INR 1,200 for 8 courses). SC, ST, and PwD candidates receive 50% concession on application fee.
Panjab University Scholarships 2026
Panjab University offers multiple scholarship and fee concession categories. Government and university-level support covers a wide range of student profiles.
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver: Available for families with annual income below INR 1 lakh. Students in freeship categories (SC, ST, PwD, Blind) pay only the online prospectus charge (INR 150) and refundable library security (INR 880 for UG, INR 1,100 for PG).
- Central Government Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Approximately INR 25,000 per year for students from economically weaker sections with demonstrated academic merit.
- NSP Post-Matric Scholarship: Available at scholarships.gov.in. SC students: family income below INR 2,50,000. OBC students: family income below INR 1,00,000.
- Single Girl Child Concession: Available for UG and PG programmes where the applicant is the only child (girl) in the family. Applied through the PU SC/ST Cell and DSW office.
- PU Sports Fee Support: Fee concessions and waivers for medal winners at AIU National University Games. Apply through the Director of Sports, PU Chandigarh.
- PU SC/ST Cell Scholarships: University-level support for SC/ST students beyond the national scheme. Apply at scst.puchd.ac.in.
Panjab University Admission FAQs
Ques. Does UIET Panjab University admit through JEE Main or a separate entrance test?
Ans. UIET admits entirely through JEE Main Paper 1. No separate UIET or PU entrance test is required for B.E./B.Tech at UIET. After the JEE Main result, eligible candidates register for JAC Chandigarh counselling at jacchd.admissions.nic.in and fill preferences for UIET Chandigarh or UIET Hoshiarpur.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for UIET CSE at Panjab University?
Ans. In the 2026 JAC Chandigarh Round 2, UIET CSE at Chandigarh closed at a General AI rank of 47,444. UIET Biotechnology closed at approximately 1,18,729 (General) in the same round. Ranks for the Hoshiarpur campus are higher than for the Chandigarh campus for equivalent branches.
Ques. What is PU CET UG and which programmes require it?
Ans. PU CET (UG) is Panjab University’s own entrance exam for B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes under the NEP-2020 framework and B.Pharmacy. It is separate from CUET. Counselling under PU CET UG is conducted in offline physical mode at the PU Chandigarh campus. Register at cetug.puchd.ac.in.
Ques. Which exam does Panjab University use for MBA admission?
Ans. Panjab University MBA at the University Business School (UBS) uses CAT as the primary selection basis. After CAT shortlisting, UBS conducts Group Discussion and Personal Interview. There are 169 MBA seats at UBS. The expected CAT cutoff for General category is 85th percentile. Apply at mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in between September 1 and October 4, 2026.
Ques. How is law admission at Panjab University different from CLAT?
Ans. Panjab University conducts its own PU UGLAW entrance exam for BA-LLB and BBA-LLB (5-year integrated) and PU PGLAW for 3-year LLB. CLAT is not used for PU law admission. The UILS counselling at uglaw.puchd.ac.in is entirely independent of the CLAT Consortium. The PU UGLAW exam was held on April 26, 2026, with counselling beginning July 13, 2026.
Ques. Does PU use CUET for UG admissions?
Ans. PU uses CUET UG scores for some UG programmes. For B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharmacy, PU conducts its own PU CET (UG) separately. For B.Tech at UIET, JEE Main and JAC Chandigarh are used. For Law, PU UGLAW is the exam. Candidates should check the specific programme’s admission portal for the exact selection basis.
Ques. What is the annual fee for MBA at Panjab University?
Ans. The annual fee at the University Business School (UBS) for MBA is approximately INR 23,945 per year (2025-26 reference). Reserved category students receive a 5% concession. The total 2-year programme cost is among the lowest for a NIRF-ranked management school in India. Verify the current fee at ubs.puchd.ac.in before applying.
Ques. Can final-year graduation students apply for PU MBA?
Ans. Yes. Final-year students can apply for PU MBA at UBS provisionally. The provisional admission is cancelled if the candidate fails to secure a minimum 50% in graduation when the final result is declared. An undertaking to this effect must be submitted at the time of counselling.
Ques. What scholarships are available for SC/ST students at Panjab University?
Ans. SC and ST students at Panjab University are eligible for NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (for families with income below INR 2.5 lakh), full tuition fee waiver for families earning below INR 1 lakh, and PU SC/ST Cell institutional scholarships. SC/ST students in the freeship category pay only INR 150 (prospectus) and INR 880 (library security) for UG programmes. Apply at scst.puchd.ac.in and scholarships.gov.in.
Ques. How many total seats does UIET Panjab University have?
Ans. UIET has a total intake of 993 seats: 753 at the main Chandigarh campus (Sector 25) and 240 at the Hoshiarpur campus. Branches include Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Biotechnology. All seats are filled through JAC Chandigarh counselling using JEE Main ranks.
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