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Panjab University: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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Q:   Can I get direct admission in Panjab University?
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Panjab University Chandigarh admission 2026 is based on the entrance examination and merit. The final selection is based on PUMET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU UGLAW, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test. Merit is also considered for admission in some courses. Students can get direct admission on the basis of Panjab University reservation criteria. Students must visit the official website to know more.

 

Q:   How do I get admission to Panjab University?
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Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses:

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Eligibility

Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling

BSc

Class 12 with passing marks in English and at least 40% aggregate

PU CET UG

BCom

Class 12 with at least 40%-60% aggregate 

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MBA

Graduation with a 50% aggregate 

PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh

BPharma

 Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

CETUG

MBBS

 Class 12 with a 50% aggregate 

 NEET + Counselling

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 Claas 12 

PUTHAT

PhD

Master Degree

JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

 

Q:   Is Panjab University hard to get?
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 For a few courses, such as MA, BA, MLib, etc., admissions are completely based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Students must go through the Panjab University CHD-conducted/ national-level entrances and then appear for the university-level selection rounds for final admission at Panjab University.

Q:   Can I seek admission to BTech only on the basis of Class 12 marks?
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Admissions in UIET for B.E. courses will be made on the basis of JEE (Main) All India Rank (AIR). There will be three rounds of online counselling followed by one last SPOT round of online counselling. Only the registered candidates will be able to participate in these rounds of counselling. So only 12th marks are not enough for admission in BE courses.

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Panjab University FAQs

Q:   Which colleges are affiliated with Punjab University?
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The affiliated colleges are: 

Government Colleges: These are government financed colleges.
Private Colleges: These are colleges which are financed by the individuals or organisations. 
Considered to be Universities: These are the colleges that are recognized as a university by the government of India.

The college affiliation is provided by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

Q:   Is the entrance test for Panjab University difficult, and how do I prepare for it?
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Panjab University conducts PU-CET for admission, depending on courses. The Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU-CET) UG is considered moderate in difficulty. To prepare for the exam, students must analyse the exam pattern through mock tests, create a study time table and revise regulary. This helps students to manage time and improve study efficiency for PU-CET.

Q:   How are Panjab University BTech placements?
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BTech is one of the most popular courses of the University. When it comes to placement, it has a decent record. The key highlights of Panjab University UIET (BTech/MTech) placements 2025 are presented below:

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PU UIET Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 24 LPA

Average package

INR 8.5 LPA

Total offers

356

Total companies

100+

Q:   What is the last date for BA admission at Panjab University for 2023 session?
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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. 

Q:   How does PU CHD select students for admission to BHMCT and BTTM?
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Panjab University conducts PUTHAT for admission to BHMCT and BTTM programmes. Starting with the application, interested candidates are required to go through the course-specific entrance exam followed by other selection rounds (PUTHAT in this case). After the selection rounds are over, course-wise merit lists are released on the official website with the names of the shortlisted candidates. Post this, interested candidates can submit the fee and confirm their admission. To check out the admission process for other UG & PG courses,  make your course selection here.

Q:   What is the fee for BTech at Punjab University?
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The total fee for BTech ranges from INR 92,460 to INR 5.6 lakh. This fee, however, is sourced from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Other than the course fee, students are required to pay the registration fee for JEE Main, JAC Chandigarh, PU LEET or PU MEET depending on their admission process. The fee for JEE Main application form for General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) male candidates is INR 650 for a single paper while SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender and Female candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 325. The application fee for JAC Chandigarh is INR 2,800 and the same for PU LEET and PU MEET is INR 2,175 and INR 2,500, respectively. 

Q:   How can I apply for BTech at Panjab University Chandigarh?
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Candidates seeking admission to Panjab University affiliated colleges are required to register for JAC Chandigarh counselling on the basis of their scores in JEE Main. Read more on JAC Chandigarh registration here. The application fee for counselling or entrance exams relevant for PUChandigarh BE admission are as follows:

Exams/ Counselling

Registration Amount

JAC Chandigarh

INR 2,800

PU LEET

INR 2,175

PU MEET

INR 2,500

Q:   How many seats are there in Panjab University for BA LLB?
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Panjab University offers 304 seats across three colleges for BA LLB. These colleges are University Institute of Legal Studies (Panjab University, Chandigarh), UIL (PU Regional Centre) and UILS, Swami Sarvanand Giri (PU Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur). The seats available for the same in each college is given below:

  • University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh: 184
  • UIL,  PU Regional Centre: 60
  • UILS,  Swami Sarvanand Giri, PU Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur: 60
Q:   Can I apply offline for Panjab University?
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No, students cannot apply offline for Panjab University. The application process is conducted in online mode. Students must first register for the relevant entrance exam. Then students must fill the university admission form.

Q:   What is the criteria for BTech admission at Punjab University?
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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. 

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Updated on May 13, 2026

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