PTU MCA 2025 Counselling: Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Seat Allotment, Cutoff, Admission Process

PTU MCA  Admission is conducted by I K Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) through a centralised counselling process. Earlier known as Punjab Technical University, the University does not conduct any entrance exam for admissions to the MCA courses offered by the participating universities - Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University, Bathinda. All admissions are done based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying examination. Candidates will have to appear in the PTU MCA admission counselling as per the scheduled dates.

Candidates can check the important highlights of the PTU MCA 2026 counselling process.

Below is the eligibility criteria for PTU MCA admissions prescribed by the authority:

• All candidates who have passed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree or Passed B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 or Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University).
• Further, as per AICTE guidelines, the candidates should have obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
• In the case of the MCA 1st Year Course, the merit is prepared based on the inter-se-merit of the qualifying exam. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age shall be higher in merit.

Other General Eligibility Criteria

• Possesses a good moral character
• Candidates must fulfil the conditions mentioned in the Punjab Govt. notification incorporated in the information brochure
• They should satisfy the requirements laid down by the University / Institution to which he /she is seeking admission
• Is a citizen of India
• All other general eligibility criteria are as per Memo No. 35/44/95-1T(2)/978 Dated, Chandigarh, the 21st March 2003 of the State Govt. of Punjab

The PTU MCA 2026 application/counselling form is going to be released online. To participate in the admission process, candidates must fill out and submit the PTU MCA application form 2026 before the final date, which will be announced soon. It is advisable to review the PTU MCA 2026 eligibility criteria before registration carefully. While filling the PTU MCA 2026 counselling form, candidates must provide their personal, academic, and contact details. The steps to fill out the PTU MCA 2026 application/counselling form are listed below.

Fee Payment

• Visit the official website and click on the registration link.
• Pay the PTU MCA 2026 counselling fee online, i.e., through credit card/debit card/net banking. 
• Register by providing their basic information, including name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, and more.
• After completing the registration, the candidates will receive a confirmation message. 

Choice Filling: After the registration and payment processes are complete, candidates must review their available information. After confirming and editing the information, candidates can select their preferred campuses. Candidates must select their options in order of preference, as they will be considered for admission in the sequence in which they are selected.

Submission of the Filled-Out Form: Before submitting the application form, candidates must review the entered info carefully. Once submitted, the candidates can't make any changes. Candidates are also advised to take a printout of the filled application form.

Application Fee: INR 2000

Candidates can check the step-by-step process to apply for the PTU MCA 2026 admission process.

• Visit the official website at ptu.ac.in
• Candidates will have to register and pay the counselling fee.
• The selection of preferred campuses has to be done.
• Seat allotment result will be declared online.
• Candidates have to report to all the allotted choices along with the document verification

Documents:

• Seat Allotment Letter (when the seat is allotted through the centralized counselling process)
• Residence Certificate
• Matriculation certificate containing the information of birth date, etc.
• Certificate of the qualifying examination.
• Mark card of the qualifying examination
• Character Certificate
• Reserved Category certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Counselling fee deposit slip
• Recent passport-size photo

The PTU MCA 2026 seat allotment result will be announced soon. To check their allotment status, candidates must log in using the required credentials. Separate seat allotment results will be released for each round. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment result. Allocation of seats will be made based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category, and seat availability. Once the seats are allotted, candidates must confirm their admission before the last date. If the candidates are unable to confirm their admission, their allotment will be cancelled.

The authorities will release the PTU MCA 2026 cutoff online. The round-wise cutoff of PTU MCA 2026 will consist of the opening and closing ranks required to have a higher chance of admission. However, the candidates will not be guaranteed admission even if they meet admission since other factors will also be considered. To prepare the cutoff, the authorities will consider various elements related to the PTU MCA 2026 admission process. 

Previous Year's PTU MCA Cutoff