JAC Chandigarh Dates 2026: Check Complete Counselling Schedule Here

JAC Chandigarh 2026 ( JAC Chandigarh )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Jan 4, 2026 21:51 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 Dates: The Joint Admission Committee will release the JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026 dates on the official website, jacchd.admissions.nic.in. The complete schedule of JAC Chandigarh counselling will also be made available on this page.

The JAC Chandigarh counselling is held in three rounds, one special round and one spot round. JAC allots seats to the registered candidates based on JEE Main AIR. The participating colleges of JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 are Dr S. 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. For complete details on JAC Chandigarh 2026 dates and events, read below.

Table of contents
  • JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Dates
  • JAC Chandigarh Registration Dates 2026
  • JAC Chandigarh Admissions 2026 - Important Dates to Remember
  • Dates for JAC Chandigarh Counselling Spot Round 2026
  • JAC Chandigarh Counselling Highlights
  • About JAC Chandigarh Counselling

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JAC Chandigarh 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
21 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26

JEE Main 2026 session 1

02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26

JEE Main 2026 session 2

Apr ' 26 - May ' 26

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE
May ' 26

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Document Verification Process (During the Opening of Correction Window, the Online Document Verification Process will remain suspended)

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 Form Correction

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Display of Tentative eligibility status of Sports Category applicants

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Reporting for Sports counselling for Panjab University Sports Category Candidates

TENTATIVE
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JAC Chandigarh Registration Dates 2026

JAC Chandigarh Registration Dates: The JAC Chandigarh application form is made available online only on the official website, jacchd.admissions.nic.in. The registration process includes registration with the JEE Main 2026 Application number, Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name and Date of Birth. After the successful registrations are done, candidates can login with the JEE Main application number and the created password. After that, candidates have to pay the application fee. This completes the JAC Chandigarh counselling registration process. 

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Q:   When will the JAC Chandigarh counselling registration start?
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The Joint Admission Committee, Chandigarh, will release the JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling application form in April.

Q:   Who is not eligible for JAC Chandigarh counselling round 2?
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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
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JAC Chandigarh Admissions 2026 - Important Dates to Remember

The important events of JAC Chandigarh 2026 are as follows:

  • Registration - JAC Chandigarh admission application forms are made available online. Candidates have to register online on the official website with the details of JEE Main 2026.
  • Choice filling - Candidates have to login into the next step and fill in their choices of colleges and courses.
  • Seat allotment results - Candidates are then allotted courses and institutes as per their JEE Main 2026 ranks and eligibility criteria. 
  • Seat confirmation, fee payment - After issuance of the seat allotment letter, candidates have to make the fee payment, confirm their seats and freeze their allotted seat if they do not want any up-gradation of seat/institute as per their filled choices.
  • Document verification -  As per the schedule announced, candidates have to visit the reporting centre for verification of documents after they have paid the seat acceptance fee.
  • Reporting to the allotted institute - After verification, candidates have to report to the allotted institute for final admission.
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Q:   When will the second counselling round of JAC Chandigarh counselling start?
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JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling 2nd round dates will be announced on the official website. The entire counselling schedule will be hosted on the official website of JAC Chandigarh 2026.

Q:   When will the JAC Chandigarh counselling schedule release?
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JAC or the Joint Admission Committee will release details of JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026 in April. The details include the complete schedule for the counselling rounds 1, 2, 3 and spot rounds.

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Dates for JAC Chandigarh Counselling Spot Round 2026

After the completion of the main rounds in JAC Chandigarh, spot counselling rounds are held. Joint Admission Committee (JAC) releases the dates for the spot round and the venue for the same.

The JAC Chandigarh spot rounds include: fee submission, choice submission and locking (candidates who have not deposited the seat acceptance fee or who are not allotted a seat in any previous round are required to pay the online Spot round participation fee of ₹40,000/-).

The JAC Chandigarh spot round dates are released category wise and the candidates have to report for spot rounds as per the schedule. Only those candidates will be considered for seat allotment in the JAC Chandigarh counselling 2026 spot round who will mark their attendance physically in the given slot. The allotment of seats in the spot rounds will also be based on the JEE Main result.

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Q:   Who is eligible for JAC Chandigarh counselling round 2?
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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.
Q:   Which national level entrance exam score is accepted for BArch admission via JAC Chandigarh?
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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. 

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JAC Chandigarh Counselling Highlights

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Q:   When will the cut-off of JAC Chandigarh be announced?
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JAC Chandigarh counselling cutoff is announced after each round is over. After each round of JAC Chandigarh counselling the cutoff is published in the form of opening rank and closing ranks. The schedule of JAC Chandigarh counselling rounds is published on the official website. Candidates can download the schedule and keep track of the website for any changes in the dates. JAC Chandigarh Cut off - Determining Factors are Number of aspirants registered, The difficulty level of the exam, Total number of seats available, Total number of applications received for a particular programme, and The category under which admission is sought.

Q:   What is the official website for JAC Chandigarh Counselling?
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The official website of JAC Chandigarh is jacchd.admissions.nic.in. 

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About JAC Chandigarh Counselling

The JAC Chandigarh counselling is an online counselling process held for admission to BE, B.Arch, Integrated BE (Chemical), and MBA courses offered by the listed institutes in Chandigarh on the basis of JEE Main scores and the pass percentage secured in Class XII or equivalent examination. The admissions are purely based on JEE Main ranks, and no other entrance exam is held. Interested candidates only have to apply for the counselling process conducted by JAC.

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Q:   Which colleges participate in JAC Chandigarh Counselling?
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The colleges that accpet JAC Chandigarh counselling process are:

  1. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh
  2. Dr S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (Formerly Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology)
  3. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre (PUSSGRC), Hoshiarpur
  4. Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Sector 26, Chandigarh
  5. Chandigarh College of Architecture, Sector 12, Chandigarh
Q:   What is the counselling process in JAC Chandigarh?
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 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.

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Panjab University JAC Chandigarh Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BArch course for various categories and rounds for students under the All India and Home State quota. The JAC Chandigarh Cutoff 2025 for the General category candidates under the All India quota was 216 in the last round

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In the JAC Chandigarh counselling process, the document verification starts after the allotment of seats. 

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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.

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