
JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling: The Joint Admission Committee, Chandigarh, has started JAC Chandigarh counselling. The counselling dates and the completed JAC Chandigarh schedule are now available on the official website. The round 1 choice filling will start on July 4.
The JAC Chandigarh counselling process includes registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment and physical reporting to the allotted college. Via JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling, admissions are offered to BE, B.Arch, Integrated BE (Chemical), and MBA courses offered by the listed institutes in Chandigarh.
The counselling process is completely online and includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, verification of documents, and then reporting to the allotted college for admission. To know all the details regarding the JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026, like how to register, the counselling process, documents needed, fees and more, read below.
- JAC Chandigarh Counselling Choice Filling Process 2026
- JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Dates
- What is JAC Chandigarh Admissions?
- JAC Chandigarh 2026 Highlights
- JAC Chandigarh Admissions 2026 Eligibility
- JAC Chandigarh 2026 Seat Allotment
- JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 Document Verification
- JAC Chandigarh Cut off 2026
- JAC Chandigarh 2026 Application Form
- JAC Chandigarh Admissions 2026 Participating Institutes & Courses
JAC Chandigarh Counselling Choice Filling Process 2026
All the JAC Chandigarh registered candidates are required to submit their choices of Institute and Branch in order of their preference. Candidates are required to submit a single set of combined choices for the Engineering & Architecture streams if they are eligible for both streams. The choice filling is OPTIONAL for those candidates who are eligible only for Architecture as per JEE (Main)-2026. Only one choice of Architecture in CCA shall be considered automatically after successful registration.
Candidates can fill in as many choices in the order of preference as they wish, from the list of available choices. Also, candidates are permitted, if they so desire, to change or re-order their choices, delete earlier choices and add new choices any number of times until they lock their final set of choices.
Choice Locking & Printing of Locked Choices: Candidates must lock their choices after finalising them but before the deadline. This involves clicking the LOCK button, re-entering the password, and confirming the action. If they fail to lock their choices by the deadline, the last saved choices will be locked automatically. Candidates can login to view their locked choices, but these cannot be modified.
Commonly asked questions
The following candidates are eligible to appear in JAC Chandigarh counselling round 2:
- Type–I: Registered candidates who were not allotted a seat in the First round. These candidates may visit the website and modify their earlier choices (OPTIONAL) else choices submitted in the First Round shall continue to be considered in this round.
- Type–II: Candidates who were allotted a seat in the First round of Counselling and paid the seat acceptance fee and submitted willingness “No upgradation”. These candidates will not be allowed to modify their choices in the Second round. Note: Their earlier allotted seat shall be retained in the same category or in the upgraded categories as per General Seat Allotment Rules.
- Type–III: Candidates who were allotted a seat in the First round of Counselling and paid the seat acceptance fee and submitted willingness “Yes upgradation”. These candidates may also modify their earlier submitted choices (OPTIONAL) or their First round of choices will be considered for Second round of seat allotment. As per their final choices, a new seat may be allotted, or the previous seat will be retained. If this type of candidates desire to modify their choices in this round, then it is mandatory for them to have the previous allotted option as one of the filled choices in this round, failing which the system will not allow to Save or Lock the modified choices.
The following types of candidates are not eligible in JAC Chandigarh round 2:
- Not paid seat acceptance fee after the first round of allotment.
- Withdrawal after getting admission in the first round
The colleges that accpet JAC Chandigarh counselling process are:
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Dr S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology)
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC), Hoshiarpur
- Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Sector 26, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh
JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JAC Chandigarh 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh 2026 Display of Tentative eligibility status of Sports Category applicants |
| 03 Jul ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh 2026 Reporting for Sports counselling for Panjab University Sports Category Candidates |
| 04 Jul ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh 2026 Final List of Eligible Sports Category applicants |
| 04 Jul ' 26 - 06 Jul ' 26 | Round 1: JAC Chandigarh 2026 Choice filling |
| 07 Jul ' 26 | Round 1: JAC Chandigarh 2026 Result of Mock Counselling |
| 08 Jul ' 26 - 09 Jul ' 26 | Round 1: JAC Chandigarh 2026 Locking of Choices by the candidates |
| 10 Jul ' 26 | Round 1: JAC Chandigarh 2026 First round of seat allotment |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun ' 26 - 23 Jun ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 Form Correction |
| 22 Jun ' 26 - 23 Jun ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh 2026 form correction (During the Opening of Correction Window, the Online Document Verification Process will remain suspended) |
| 22 May ' 26 - 23 Jun ' 26 | JAC Chandigarh 2026 document verification |
What is JAC Chandigarh Admissions?
JAC or Joint Admission Committee conducts admissions to BE, BArch, Integrated BE (Chemical), MBA courses offered by the institutes listed below in Chandigarh based on JEE Main scores and pass percentage secured in Class XII or equivalent examination. The admission process is popularly known as JAC Chandigarh admissions. Since admissions are based on All India Ranks of JEE Main, there is no entrance exam. Interested candidates only have to apply for the counselling process conducted by JAC.
The participating colleges of JAC Chandigarh Counselling are:
- University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), South Campus, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), PUSSGRC, Hoshiarpur
- Dr SSB University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (SSBUICET), Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Known as Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology)
- Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh
- Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh (CCA)
Commonly asked questions
Yes. You can. Both counselling have different purposes. JoSAA is for admission to IIT and NIT+ system, while JAC Chandigarh is for admission to Dr S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology; Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology); University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh; University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University; Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC), Hoshiarpur; Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Sector 26, Chandigarh; and Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh.
Admission via both JoSAA and JAC Chandigarh is based on JEE Main ranks.
Candidates have to authenticate themselves during JAC Chandigarh registration using JEE Main application number, Name as per JEE Main admit card, and Date of birth as per JEE Main application.
The JAC Chandigarh counselling process includes registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment and physical reporting to the allotted college. There are usually 3 rounds of counselling and 1 spot round.
JAC Chandigarh 2026 Highlights
Check JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026 highlights below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Admission process |
Joint Admission Counselling, Chandigarh |
| Conducting Body |
Joint Admission Counselling Chandigarh |
| Level of counselling |
Undergraduate Level |
| Counselling mode |
Online |
| Admission Channel |
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| Registration cum counselling fee |
General Category: INR 2800/- |
| Participating Colleges |
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| Seats offered |
1583 - BTech seats 44 - BArch seats |
| Official website |
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| Important Download | JAC Chandigarh counselling schedule 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
Mock seat allotment is an indicative allotment before the actual seat is allotted to the candidates. candidates get to know which seat they are most probable to get in the actual JAC Chandigarh seat allotment. Based on this mock allotment, they can change their choice filling order if needed.
JEE Main Paper 2A (BArchitecture) score is acceptd for BArch admission via JAC Chandigarh. Additionally, candidates must have passed 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also 50% in aggregate of 5 subjects. Or, passed 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
In the JAC Chandigarh counselling process, the document verification starts after the allotment of seats.
JAC Chandigarh Admissions 2026 Eligibility
The eligibility for JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling are:
Academic Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score.
- Only those candidates who have passed their Class 12th/ equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or those who are appearing in Class 12th/ equivalent examination in 2026, are eligible.
- Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to BE/BArch/Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA courses under JAC-2026 shall be as under:
| Course | Required Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| BE / Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA |
OR
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| BArch |
Or
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JAC Chandigarh 2026 Seat Allotment
The JAC Chandigarh seat allotment result 2026 is released on the official website, based on the choices filled by the candidates. Candidates who are successfully allotted seats must pay the seat acceptance fee and indicate their preference for upgradation in the following rounds. If the fee is not paid, then the allocated seat will automatically be cancelled, and the candidate will not be eligible for further rounds of counselling.
Physical reporting: After the seat is assigned, candidates don't need to report in person immediately. Once they pay the fee online and submit their "willingness" choice, they are officially considered reported. However, anyone who is allotted a seat must still show up at their college in person after the third round of counselling is finished.
Commonly asked questions
JAC Chandigarh 2023 cutoffs have been relased up to Round 6 for Chandigarh College of Architecture admissions to BArch. Candidates who are seeking admission to Chandigarh College of Architecture, BArch must have a valid JEE Main scores in order to be eligibeld for JAC Chandigarh Counslling, which is conducted round-wise for various categories.
Tabulated below are the last round closing ranks for Chandigarh College of Architecture cutoff for the academic year 2023-2024, for the General category:
| Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 274 |
To get admission to Panjab University via JAC Chandigarh, candidate must attain the minimum cutoff required for the respective affiliated college. To get admission to BArch in the General AI category, the cutoff rank was 543, in the last round, for Chandigarh College of Architecture.
The most popular specialisation was BE in Computer Science and Engineering. For admission to BE in CSE among the General AI category candidates, the last round closing ranks were 51049 for admission to University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, 80940 for admission to Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology, and 174183 for Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University.
Candidates can check more detailed cutoff for Panjab University by clicking here.
Yes, candidates can get admission to the UIET Chadigarh through JAC Chandigarh. UIET Chandigarh cutoff 2024 has been concluded for further admission to the BE specialisations. The cutoff was released for BE specialisations. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. The last round closing ranks among the General AI category candidates, the 51049 and 1409038.
JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 Document Verification
Document verification of the candidate belonging to the following categories/quotas, along with their supporting documents and affidavits/undertakings, is Mandatory.
- Chandigarh Quota
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- General-EWS (EW)
- Backward Class (BC)
- Persons with Disability (PwD)
- Freedom Fighter (FF)
- Kashmiri Migrant/Displaced Persons (KM)
- Terrorist/Riot Victim (RV)
- One Girl Child out of the only two girl children (SG)
- Cancer patient (CA)
- AIDS patient (AP)
- Thalassemia patient (TP)
- Kargil Martyrs (KA)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- Rural area (RA)
- Border area (BA)
- Defence (17-40)
- Sports (SP)
All registered Candidates of General and reserved categories, who wish to avail the benefit of any one or more of the above-mentioned categories, should upload their category certificates for document verification before the last date as per the schedule mentioned on the website.
Commonly asked questions
Yes you have chance to get seat of CSE in JAC Chandigarh
JAC Chandigarh Cut off 2026
The JAC Chandigarh 2026 cutoffs are released on the official website after each counselling round. This includes the opening and closing ranks for participating colleges and courses.
The opening rank indicates where admissions began for a course, while the closing rank shows the last rank for which admissions were open.
Candidates can check the cutoffs on the JAC Chandigarh website.
Factors Determining JAC Chandigarh Cut Off 2026
- The JEE Main exam difficulty
- Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
- Number of aspirants who passed the exam
- Number of seats in a particular institute
- Ranking of the institute
JAC Chandigarh 2026 Application Form
Registration: 31 Jul ' 26 - 03 Aug ' 26
Commonly asked questions
JAC or the Joint Admission Committee has released the JAC Delhi counselling schedule at jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
The official website of JAC Chandigarh is jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
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