PDEU Admission 2026 spans multiple routes depending on the programme, and seat allocation for B.Tech is split across three separate authorities:
- B.Tech: JEE Main (All India quota) + ACPC Gujarat (state quota)
- MBA/ M.Tech/ Law: separate entrance-based selection process
PDEU directly manages counselling for the All India and NRI seats, while the Gujarat state-quota seats are counselled entirely through ACPC, so a candidate's application path depends on which quota they're applying under, not just which exam they've taken.
Admission Update:
- B.Tech 2026-27: Applications closed on 25 May 2026. The merit list was published on May 29, 2026
- MBA 2026-28: Admissions concluded. GD, WAT, and PI were held in March 2026.
- M.Tech 2026-27: Round II fee deadline was 3 July 2026. Semester commencement date to be declared.
- B.Tech seat split: 60% All India via JEE Main, 25% ACPC Gujarat, 15% NRI/NRI Sponsored.
- Reservation on All India seats: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, PH 3%, Defence 1%.
- Application fee for B.Tech: INR 1,000 (All India category); INR 2,500 (NRI/NRI Sponsored).
- MBA entrance minimum: 85th percentile in CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT required to qualify for scholarship consideration.
- M.Tech GATE stipend: INR 12,400 per month via AICTE PG Scholarship for GATE-qualified Phase I admits.
- Law admission route: 75% seats via CLAT 2026 score; 25% via direct interview at PDEU School of Law.
Direct Admission at PDEU: PDEU does not offer a management quota for any programme. All B. Tech, MBA, M.Tech, and Law seats are filled through merit-based counselling or entrance-based selection.
PDEU B.Tech Admission 2026
PDEU B.Tech admission 2026 covers 1,440 seats across 11 branches at the School of Technology and the School of Energy Technology. Computer Engineering has the largest intake of 300 seats. ICT follows with 180 seats. All other branches carry 60 or 120 seats.
PDEU B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
Pandit Deendayal Energy University publishes the following schedule for All India and NRI seats. ACPC Gujarat dates for the 25% state quota follow the ACPC counselling calendar separately.
| Event |
Date |
| Online application start date |
15 January 2026 |
| Online application deadline |
25 May 2026 |
| NRI document submission by courier (from the fee payment date) |
Within 7 days |
| Merit list released |
May 29, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment |
July 1, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment |
June 26, 2026 |
PDEU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must hold a JEE Main 2026 rank and meet the qualifying examination marks as below.
| Candidate Category |
Qualifying Examination |
Minimum Marks Required |
| All India / NRI Sponsored |
10+2 Science with Physics and Maths |
45% aggregate in theory and practice |
| SC / ST |
10+2 Science with Physics and Maths |
40% aggregate in theory and practical |
| NRI (studied abroad) |
Senior Secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
45% aggregate + JEE Main 2026 or UK A-level tests |
| B.Tech Biotechnology (Gujarat only) |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
45% aggregate via GUJCET 2026 |
Note: Diploma holders from AICTE-recognised institutions may also apply. Marks must be from a single board. Candidates with CGPA must obtain a percentage equivalence certificate from their board or institution.
PDEU B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026
Merit for All India seats is based solely on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (CRL Rank). No weightage is given to 12th board marks. ACPC Gujarat seats use GUJCET scores per ACPC norms. NRI seat merit is based on JEE Main rank or UK A-level performance plus 12th marks.
Online counselling offers four decision options: Accept and Freeze, Accept with Upgrade, Reject with Upgrade, and Reject. Candidates who choose to upgrade remain eligible for a preferred branch in subsequent rounds if seats are available.
Note: No change in branch preference is allowed after the online application deadline. Branch-wise seats: Computer Engineering 300, ICT 180, Biotechnology/Chemical/Civil/Electrical/ECE/Mechanical/Petroleum Engineering 120 each, CSBS and Climate Science 60 each.
How to Apply for B.Tech at PDEU?
- Visit admission.pdeu.ac.in and complete online registration.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee: INR 1,000 (All India) or INR 2,500 (NRI/NRI Sponsored).
- Upload JEE Main 2026 scorecard, 12th marksheet, and category certificate if applicable.
- For NRI seats: submit physical documents by courier within 7 days of fee payment.
- Monitor your inter-se merit number through the login ID provided after application.
- Respond to the admission offer online within the counselling round deadline.
- Pay INR 1.68 Lakhs at the time of admission. This includes tuition (INR 1,50,000), enrollment fee (INR 5,000), and INR 13,000 refundable deposits (library and security).
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech program at Pandit Deen Dayal Energy University can check the detailed admission brochure. [Download PDF]
PDEU MBA Admission 2026
PDEU MBA admission 2026 covers 215 seats at the School of Management. The programme runs 4 specialisations, including Energy and Infrastructure Management, Business Analytics, Marketing, and Finance.
The 2026-28 batch admissions are concluded. The next cycle requires CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 scores. Of 215 total seats, 25% are filled through ACPC Gujarat. The same entrance test and minimum percentile criteria apply to ACPC-route applicants.
PDEU MBA Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Date (2026-28 Batch) |
| Application deadline |
March 15, 2026 |
| GD, WAT, and PI rounds |
March 5, 2026 - March 30, 2026 |
| Selected and waitlist candidates declared |
June 9, 2026 |
| Fee payment Tranche 1 |
June 30, 2026 |
| Fee payment Tranche 2 |
December 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
Check pdeu.ac.in/school-of-management for the latest updates.
PDEU MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Criterion |
Requirement |
| Bachelor’s degree minimum marks |
50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) |
| Accepted entrance exams |
CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT |
| Final year applicants |
Eligible to apply; degree certificate required by 31 July 2026 |
| Work experience |
Minimum 12 months carries 10% weightage; not mandatory to apply |
PDEU MBA Selection Criteria 2026
Shortlisting is based on aggregate CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT scores. Shortlisted candidates attend GD, WAT, and PI at SoM Gandhinagar campus or at select cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chandigarh. Off-campus centres open only if applications exceed the minimum threshold set by SoM.
The final selection composite score uses the following weightings: entrance test score 50%, Personal Interview 20%, Work Experience (minimum 12 months) 10%, Group Discussion 10%, Academic Performance 5%, Written Ability Test 5%.
How to Apply for an MBA at PDEU?
- Fill out the online application at pdeu.ac.in/school-of-management.
- Choose one entrance test: CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT. Upload the respective scorecard.
- Upload mark sheets of 12th and bachelor’s degree and experience certificate if applicable.
- Shortlisting for GD/PI is communicated within one week of the application deadline.
- Attend GD, WAT, and PI. Report at least one hour early as per the published schedule.
- Confirm admission within one week of the merit list date by paying the first tranche.
MBA Fee Reference (2026-28 batch): Total tuition is INR 11,00,000 over four tranches of INR 2,75,000 each. The university enrollment fee is INR 20,000 total. Optional AC hostel adds INR 2,20,000, and mess adds INR 1,20,000 over two years. Total with hostel is approximately INR 14,78,000.
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision by the PDEU authority. Kee a check on the PDEU MBA admission handout for more details. [Download PDF]
PDEU M.Tech Admission 2026
PDEU M.Tech admission 2026 covers 234 seats across 12 specialisations. Admissions run in two phases. Phase I is the early admission round for GATE-qualified candidates. Phase II is open to both GATE and non-GATE candidates.
PDEU M.Tech Admission Dates 2026
| Event |
Round I (Early Admission) |
Round II (Regular Admission) |
| Application open |
27 January 2026 |
4 April 2026 |
| Last date for application |
3 April 2026 |
2 June 2026 |
| Provisional merit list (GATE) |
7 April 2026 |
8 June 2026 |
| Interviews |
9 April 2026 |
8 June 2026 |
| Admission offers start |
9 April 2026 |
11 June 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment |
8 May 2026 |
3 July 2026 |
| Semester commencement |
To be declared |
To be declared |
Dates are tentative. Check pdeu.ac.in for current admission status.
PDEU M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech (or M.Sc/ MCA where applicable) with a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale. The degree must be from a UGC/AICTE-recognised institution. Final-year students (8th semester) are also eligible to apply.
| M.Tech Programme |
Qualifying Degree |
Relevant GATE Paper |
| Artificial Intelligence |
B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ICT/ECE/EE/AI/ML/Data Science or M.Sc in Maths/Stats/CS |
CS or EC |
| Data Science |
B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ICT/ECE/EE or MCA or M.Sc in CS/Maths/Stats |
CS or MA |
| Energy Systems (Solar/EV/Green Hydrogen) |
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/ECE/Chemical/Energy or M.Sc in Physics/Electronics |
EE or ME or CH |
| Cyber Security |
B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ICT/ECE or MCA or M.Sc in CS/IT/Maths |
CS or EC |
| Petroleum/ Chemical/ Environmental |
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline (see official brochure for detailed mapping) |
As per the programme |
PDEU M.Tech Selection Criteria 2026
50% of seats in each M.Tech programme are earmarked for GATE-qualified candidates. GATE-qualified candidates are shortlisted in Phase I based on GATE merit. Non-GATE candidates are called for an interview and admitted to the remaining seats across Phase I and Phase II.
Seat distribution: 75% All India quota (merit-based via GATE/interview) and 25% ACPC Gujarat quota. GATE-qualified admits in Phase I receive INR 12,400 per month under the AICTE PG Scholarship scheme. Non-GATE admits from university funds receive INR 8,000 per month.
How to Apply for M.Tech at PDEU?
- Apply online at pdeu.ac.in. Email admission queries to admission.mtech@pdpu.ac.in.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 700 per branch.
- Upload GATE scorecard (if applicable), B.E./B.Tech marksheets and category certificate.
- GATE candidates: Shortlisting is based on GATE merit. Non-GATE candidates are called for an interview.
- Confirm admission by paying the first semester fee by the deadline. Total fee for M.Tech is INR 3.33 Lakhs over four semesters (INR 75,000 tuition per semester plus enrollment fee and refundable deposits).
PDEU M.Tech admission brochure shows a quick glimpse of admission details. [Download PDF]
PDEU Law Admission 2026
PDEU School of Law offers a 5-year BA LLB and a 3-year LLB programme. Both are Bar Council of India-approved. 75% of seats are filled through the CLAT 2026 score. The remaining 25% of seats are filled through a direct interview conducted by the PDEU School of Law.
| Programme |
Eligibility |
Selection Basis |
| BA LLB (5-year) |
10+2 from any recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate |
75% seats via CLAT 2026 score; 25% via direct interview at PDEU |
| LLB (3-year) |
Graduation from any recognised university with a minimum of 45% aggregate |
75% seats via CLAT 2026 score; 25% via direct interview at PDEU |
Category-wise relaxation in minimum marks applies as per PDEU reservation norms. There is no upper age limit for LLB admission at PDEU.
How to apply: Register at admission.pdeu.ac.in/law. Upload CLAT 2026 scorecard, qualifying exam marksheets, and identity proof. For interview-route seats, apply directly to PDEU School of Law with the online form.
Key insight: PDEU Law’s curriculum combines legal studies with political science, international relations, and economics. Given PDEU’s energy sector identity, law graduates are positioned for roles in energy regulation, petroleum contracts, and environmental law where demand is growing.
PDEU Admission Route 2026
PDEU Scholarships 2026
PDEU offers over 700 scholarships annually across programmes. PDEU Scholarships are merit-based, merit-cum-means, or category-specific. All scholarship benefits are subject to revision for 2026-27.
B.Tech Scholarships (Full Tuition Fee Waiver)
- Merit Scholarship: Computer Engineering - JEE Main rank 1 to 20,000 (ACPC merit 1 to 200); ICT and ECE - rank 1 to 40,000; all other branches - rank 1 to 75,000. Requires an SPI of 8 in Semester 1 and 8.5 in all subsequent semesters to continue.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Computer Engineering - rank up to 65,000; ICT - rank up to 65,000; other branches - rank up to 1,25,000. Family annual income must not exceed INR 10 lakh. The same SPI requirement applies to continuation.
- Half tuition fee waiver for SC/ST: Available to SC/ST candidates with JEE Main rank up to 1,25,000 (branch-wise limits apply) who maintain an SPI of 7 in Semester 1.
- Half tuition fee waiver for female students: Available to female candidates with JEE Main rank up to 1,50,000 (branch-wise limits apply).
MBA Scholarships (50% Tuition Fee Waiver)
- Merit Scholarship: 4 seats. Requires an 85th percentile or above in CAT, XAT, NMAT, or GMAT. No income criterion. Minimum 3.2 CGPA required for continuation each year.
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: 10 seats. Requires an 85th percentile or above and family income below INR 10 lakh per year. Minimum 3.2 CGPA required to continue.
- Defence Scholarship: 2 seats. For defence and paramilitary families with an annual income below INR 10 lakh per year.
M.Tech Financial Assistance
- AICTE PG Scholarship: INR 12,400 per month for GATE-qualified students admitted in Phase I (Round I).
- University financial assistance: INR 8,000 per month for non-GATE-eligible students as per university policy.
PDEU Admission FAQs
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for PDEU Computer Engineering admission?
Ans. PDEU does not publish a fixed closing rank. For reference, the 2025 cycle closing rank for All India seats was around 3,42,862 across all categories. Candidates with a JEE Main rank within 20,000 qualify for a full tuition fee waiver. The exact cutoff shifts each year based on the applicant pool and seat availability.
Ques. Is GUJCET accepted for PDEU B.Tech admission?
Ans. GUJCET scores are used only for ACPC Gujarat state quota seats, which are 25% of the total B.Tech intake. For All India seats (60%), only the JEE Main 2026 rank is used. B.Tech Biotechnology also accepts GUJCET from Gujarat candidates with a PCB background.
Ques. What is the total PDEU B.Tech fee for four years?
Ans. The tuition fee is INR 1,50,000 per semester. Total tuition over 8 semesters is INR 12,00,000. University enrollment fee is INR 5,000 per semester (INR 40,000 total). Hostel is optional at INR 1,10,000 per year. Refundable library and security deposits of INR 13,000 are collected at the time of admission.
Ques. Is work experience mandatory for PDEU MBA admission?
Ans. Work experience is not mandatory for PDEU MBA admission. However, it carries a 10% weightage in the final selection composite score. A minimum of 12 months of professional experience is counted in this component.
Ques. Does PDEU have a management quota for B.Tech?
Ans. No. PDEU does not have a management quota for B.Tech. Seats are filled only through JEE Main merit (All India), ACPC Gujarat (state quota), and NRI/NRI Sponsored route. There is no direct admission path outside these three categories.
Ques. What GATE score is required for PDEU M.Tech admission?
Ans. PDEU does not specify a minimum GATE score. Selection is merit-based on GATE rank. Fifty percent of seats in each M.Tech programme are reserved for GATE-qualified candidates admitted in Phase I. Non-GATE candidates are also eligible and may be selected after an interview.
Ques. Which entrance exam does PDEU Law use for admission?
Ans. PDEU School of Law uses the CLAT 2026 score for 75% of BA LLB and LLB seats. The remaining 25% are filled through a direct interview at PDEU. BA LLB requires a minimum of 45% in 10+2, and LLB requires a minimum of 45% in graduation. Category-wise relaxation applies.
Ques. Can final-year students apply for PDEU MBA or M.Tech?
Ans. Yes. Final-year students are eligible to apply for both MBA and M.Tech at PDEU. MBA admits must submit the degree certificate by 31 July 2026. M.Tech admits must complete the degree by 31 August 2026. Admission is cancelled if these deadlines are missed without a valid reason.
Ques. How many B.Tech seats does PDEU offer branch-wise?
Ans. PDEU B.Tech total intake is 1,440 seats. Computer Engineering has 300 seats, and ICT has 180 seats. Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering each have 120 seats. CSBS and Climate Science and Sustainable Engineering each have 60 seats.
Ques. What MBA specialisations does PDEU offer, and how is the selection done?
Ans. PDEU MBA offers 4 specialisations: Energy and Infrastructure Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, and Business Analytics. Students may also choose a cross-domain minor specialisation. Final selection uses a composite score: entrance test 50%, PI 20%, work experience 10%, GD 10%, academics 5%, and WAT 5%.
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