Panjab University Admissions 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Admission & Courses

Punjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations along with an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme. Admission to both programmes is based on JEE Main. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of  PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. The minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is Class 12 with PCM subjects from a recognised board as per JAC Chandigarh eligibility criteria. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. 

Yes, admission to the Bachelor of Engineering programmes at PU is based on candidates' performance in JEE Main exam followed by counselling conducted by JAC Chandigarh. BE is available at five PU-affiliated colleges which are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. The university also conducts and considers the scores of PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions.

As mentioned above, admission to BE at Panjab University is subject to a valid score in JEE Main exam followed by JAC Chandigarh Counselling. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. Hence, the selection criteria of PU BTech is completed via JAC Chandigarh Counselling. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. Additionally, Panjab University conducts the PULEET exam for admission to the second year of BTech. However, for first-year BTech students, the university considers the scores of JEE Main followed by JAC counselling. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. Hence, the selection criteria of PU BTech is JEE Main followed by JAC Chandigarh Counselling. 

Candidates seeking admission to the BA or BA (Hons) course at Panjab University must have an aggregate of up to 60% in Class 12. This is the minimum aggregate that is needed to pursue BA (Hons) in Economics or BA (Hons) from the campus of PU. Also, for other PU-affiliated colleges offering numerous other specialisations, the requirement might also vary. For more details on the college-wise and Specialisation-wise eligibility requirements of BA at PU, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the affiliated college or contact their admission office.   

Yes, Panjab University offers a three-year undergraduate BA or Bachelor of Arts course in both regular and distance modes via its constituent/ affiliated colleges. The course is offered in both part-time modes, under distance learning and on a full-time basis. The screening process considers marks secured in the last qualifying exam and no entrance is conducted by PU for admission to this course. This information, however, is sourced from multiple sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative. Check more details on BA, such as its specialisations, admission criteria, seats and fee here.

Candidates who have either passed Class 12 examination or BCom Part- I (old scheme) of Panjab University with at least 45% aggregate or who have passed the Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate or any other equivalent examination are eligible to apply for BCom admission at Panjab University. Hence, a candidate scoring less than 50% in Class 12 is not eligible to apply for BCom at Panjab University. Such candidates can go for other universities and colleges offering a BCom. They can also pursue BCom in distance mode. BCom aspirants can also check out various colleges offering online BCom courses.

The last date for UG application at Panjab University 26 June which started on June 2. Candidates selected after all the course-specific selection rounds are required to confirm their admission by paying the admission fee between July 21 and Aug 7. This is as per the official handbook of admission released by Panjab University for the academic year 2023. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office of Panjab University and stay tuned to this page for all upcoming changes in the schedule. 

Panjab Univeresity MBA admissions are entirely entrance-based. For admission to MBA course at UBS and UIAMS, candidates must have a valid score of either CAT or  PU MET exams, respectively. The eligibility criteria for MBA course is to pass graduation with minimum 50% aggregate in the relevant stream. Candidates qualifying all the selection parameters will be offered seat via a university-level counselling process.

For admission to the three-year LLB programme offered by Panjab University, candidates must appear for PU LLB Entrance Test and score well. Shortlisted students will have their names appear in the merit lists. Those with their names can pay the admission fee and confirm their seat in the university. Before entrance, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university which is a pass in any bachelor’s/ master’s degree in stream with at least 45% aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by the Bar Council of India and Panjab University. The applications are available online on the official website. The application fee for General category candidates is INR 2,395 and for SC, ST and PwD category students, it is INR 1,198.  

As per the internet, BA at PU is offered across Economics, History, Sociology and Psychology specialisation, among others. However, students must select the specialisation on the basis of their interest and past academic background and not on the basis of its popularity. While all these specialisations are offered at PU-affiliated colleges, students can pursue BA (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Economics courses from the main campus of Panjab University. Check out all BA specialisations at PUCHD here. 

The total tuition fee of LLB at Panjab University is INR 87,160 to INR 3.06 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to confirm their admission. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

No, candidates do not need law in Class 12th to be eligible for Panjab University, Chandigarh BA LLB course. Candidates of all streams are eligible for BA LLB at Panjab University.

Panjab University offers 552 seats across three colleges for BA LLB. These colleges are University Institute of Legal Studies, Rayat College of Law, Rayat Bahra Professional University. The seats available for the same in each college is given below:

 To be eligible for BA LLB from Panjab University, any candidate who has already passed or is in Class 12, under CBSE or any other recognised board, can appear for the university-level entrance exam. The admission for candidates who are in Class 12 will be provisional and will stand cancelled if they fail to satisfy the requisite eligibility conditions laid down by Panjab University by the date fixed for the admission. For final admission, however, students must have completed Class 12 with 50% aggregate.

There is no mention of an offline mode of application for BCom LLB admission at Panjab University. Candidates can only register for its accepted entrance exam in online mode.

Students interested in getting into Panjab University must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. Panjab University application process is completely conducted in online mode. The PU application form for admission to UG and PG programmes is released in April, in general. Candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Panjab University application process:

1. Visit the official website of PU and click on the 'Admission' tab. 
2. Click on the 'Apply now' link in front of the desired course. 
3. Fill in the application form and pay the application fee and submit the form.