Punjab B.Tech Admissions 2024 - Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Choice Filling, Rank List, Counselling, Seat Allotment

Punjab B.Tech Admissions 2024 - IK Gujral Punjab Technical University will release the schedule for Punjab B.Tech 2024 centralized counselling on its official website at ptu.ac.in. As per previous years' trends, the online registration and choice filling shall start from June 2024, for the round 1 allotment. The second round of registration and choice filling will tentatively start from July 2024 onwards. The admission is based on marks obtained by candidates in 10+2 or equivalent examinations. The authorities will conduct two rounds for B.Tech admission based on 10+2 scores. The admission for Punjab B.tech 2024 is done based on both JEE Main scores and the class 12 examination.

LATEST - JEE Main 2024 Result for the session 2 is released on the official website on April 24, 2024
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About Punjab B Tech Admissions 2024

I K Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, is responsible for conducting Punjab B Tech admissions on behalf of the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab. The admission authority conducts the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for B Tech admissions in Punjab. All the details about Punjab B Tech admissions are available in the official information brochure. We have detailed the counselling process for B Tech admissions in Punjab, eligibility criteria for B Tech courses in Punjab, merit list, engineering colleges in Punjab, engineering entrance exams in Punjab, and cutoff for B Tech admissions in Punjab. On the basis of the candidates' JEE Main 2024 and Class 12 results, the appropriate authorities would compile a rank list for Punjab B Tech admission.

The application and registration form for Punjab B.Tech admission 2024 will be made available on the official website for 10+2 eligible students. In order to begin the application procedure, candidates must first pay the Punjab B.Tech 2024 registration cost. It should be noted that Punjab B.Tech admissions in 2024 are based only on the results of the JEE Main and 10+2 examinations, with no entrance exam.

Punjab B Tech Admissions 2024: Highlights

The key highlights of Punjab B. Tech admission 2024 can be checked below:

Punjab Engineering B Tech Admission Dates 2024

The important dates for Punjab B.Tech admissions 2024 will be released along with the information brochure and admission guidelines. The candidates must register for the centralized counselling process as per the admission dates or schedule released by the admission authority. It is to be noted that the admission is done through JEE Main counselling, the dates for which can be checked below:

Entrance Exams Accepted for Punjab B Tech Admission 2024

Aspirants can directly apply with their Class 12th score for B.Tech admission in Punjab. There is no entrance exam for B.Tech admission in Punjab, and candidates from other states can also apply for online admission. Punjab Home State candidates aspiring for B.Tech admission through the fee waiver scheme will have to mandatorily register for online counselling. 

B Tech Admissions in Punjab Eligibility Criteria 2024 

85% of B.Tech seats in Punjab are reserved for candidates within the state while 15% of B Tech seats apply to all candidates on an all-India basis. B. Tech admissions eligibility criteria in Punjab are as follows –

Punjab B Tech Admission 2024 Reservation Policy

Before going through the selection and counselling process for B.Tech admission in Punjab, it is advisable to check the admission reservation policy of the Punjab government for B Tech admissions.

The candidates must note that 5% of seats under the 85% state quota will be reserved for the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme. The TFW scheme will be applicable for B.Tech applicants whose parents' annual income is less than Rs. 8,00,000.

More details about the Punjab B Tech admission reservation policy can be checked below.

Punjab B Tech Admission Process 2024

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University conducts the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for Punjab B Tech admissions. Candidates with minimum qualifying marks in Class 12 can apply for B Tech admission in Punjab under state quota or all-India quota.

State Quota B Tech Admissions: 85% of B.Tech seats in engineering colleges across Punjab apply to the state quota. Engineering colleges will have a specific cutoff or closing rank for B.Tech admissions under state quota.

All-India Quota (AIQ) B.Tech Admissions: 15% of B Tech seats in engineering colleges across Punjab apply to the all-India Quota. For these seats, candidates must take part in the centralized counselling process conducted by I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University. Engineering colleges will have a specific closing rank or cutoff for B.Tech admissions in Punjab through the all-India quota.

Punjab B Tech Counselling and Seat Allotment Process 2024

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University conducts the Centralised Admission/ Counselling Process for B Tech courses in Punjab. The counselling process involves different stages, and all the details are elaborated on below.

Online Fee Deposition for Counselling Process: To participate in the Centralised Online Counselling for B Tech admission in Punjab, every candidate has to pay Rs. 2,000 as counselling fee. The counselling fee of Rs. 2,000 applies to Rounds 1 & 2. Follow the below steps to pay the counselling fee for Punjab B Tech admissions –

• Visit the official website, i.e., Punjab Technical University (PTU) admissions
• On the official website, click on the button that indicates ‘Pay Online Counselling Fee’
• A registration form will be displayed on a new page
• Select the Stream (Engineering/ B.Tech – 10+2 Basis)
• Enter your Class 12 Roll Number
• Enter your Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, E-Mail ID, Roll Number and Verification Code
• After entering the above details, click on the button that indicates ‘Submit’
• The candidates will receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on their mobile number
• Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Proceed’ button
• You will be directed to the counselling fee payment section now
• The payment can be done by using a Credit Card or Debit Card or Internet Banking
• The candidates will receive a confirmation message on their mobile or e-mail after the fee payment
• After fee payment, the candidates must take the printout of the fee receipt

Online Registration for Counselling Process:

Candidates who have deposited the counselling fee of Rs. 2,000 are only eligible to register for the counselling process. Follow the steps below to register for Centralised Online Counselling for Punjab B Tech admissions –

New Registration: -

1. Visit the official website, i.e., Punjab Technical University (PTU) admissions
2. On the official website, click on the button that indicates ‘Apply for B Tech’ to take part in centralized online counselling
3. A new page will flash on the screen
4. Select ‘B. Tech & B.Tech Fee Waiver – 10+2 Basis’ option from the drop-down menu
5. After selecting the stream or course, click on the button ‘Go’ followed by the ‘Proceed’ button on the subsequent page for ‘New Registration’
6. The New Registration Form will be displayed on the screen
7. Fill in the details in the new registration form such as Class 12 Roll Number, Candidate Name, Date of Birth, and Green Number
8. After entering the above details, click on the button ‘Submit’

Main Registration: -

• After New Registration, the Main Registration Form will be displayed on the screen
• Select the eligibility criteria carefully. If you are a resident of Punjab as per eligibility criteria, select Punjab State 85% Quota for Candidate of Punjab
• Non-Punjab residents must select ‘All India Category’
• Select Gender – Male/ Female
• Select your Main Category (Caste)
• Select your preference for Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme – Yes/ No
• Select Rural/ Urban Status. If students wish to keep Rural Area as his/ her main category for IKGPTU, then he/she should select the main category as General and under Rural/Urban status
• To avail Sikh Minority Benefit, the candidates must select Sikh Minority Status
• Enter the qualifying marks or percentage of Class 12
• Enter the Annual Income of the Family
• Finally, enter the Login ID and Password (which should be created by the candidate)
• After entering all the above details, click on the button ‘Submit’
• A login page will be displayed on the screen
• Enter the Login ID and Password to take the printout of the main registration form.
• Preserve the printout of the main registration form for future reference

Online Choice Filling:

The next stage in the centralized online counselling process is ‘Online Choice Filling’. Follow the steps below for online choice filling –

• Before filling in the choices, it is advisable to check the closing ranks of participating institutes. The list will be available on the official website.
• After checking the closing ranks, click on the Student Login tab.
• The list of colleges and courses will be displayed on the screen now.
• The candidates can select the colleges and courses by clicking on the ‘+’ button.
• Candidates are free to choose a maximum number of choices, as there is no limit on the number of choices to be chosen by the candidates.
• After filling the choices, it is advisable to check once
• Finally, click on the ‘Save and Exit’ option to save the filled choices
• Your choices will be displayed on the screen now.
• Logout from the official website
• Only those candidates who take part in the online choice filling will be considered for the seat allotment process.

Seat Allotment Results:

Candidates will be informed through SMS regarding their seat allotment status. The seat allotment results will be released on the official website, and the candidates must log in to download the seat allotment letter. Take the printout of the seat allotment letter and proceed to the allotted college for reporting, first-year B.Tech fee payment, and seat confirmation.

If the candidates do not get a seat in the first round, they can wait for the second round. The candidates can also upgrade the seat after the first round (if necessary).

After taking the printout of the seat allotment letter, the candidates must report to the allotted college with original and Xerox copies of certificates. After certificate verification at the allotted college, the candidates must pay the first-year B.Tech fee within the specified date to confirm admission. The candidates must note that they should only submit Xerox copies of original documents or certificates.

The counselling and seat allotment procedure ends with reporting. The colleges will inform the candidates about the date for the commencement of classes.

Selection Process for Punjab B Tech Admission 2024

The selection process for B.Tech admissions in Punjab will be based on Class 12 marks and JEE Main 2024 results. The participating colleges will come up with opening and closing ranks for B.Tech courses, and the admissions are based on the cutoff ranks (Please refer to the Punjab B.Tech admission procedure section for more details).

Documents Required for B Tech Admission in Punjab

The candidates must carry the following original and Xerox copies of certificates/ documents at the time of reporting –

• Class 12 Certificate
• Class 10 Certificate
• Residence/ Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (If required)
• Income Certificate (only for TFW applicants)
• Seat Allotment Letter

The candidates must note that they should not submit the original documents/ certificates to the college, and you must make sure that the college returns the original certificates after verification.

Punjab B.Tech Cutoff List 2024

On the official website of the exam conducting authority, the Punjab B Tech admission cutoff for 2024 will be published. It should be remembered that cutoffs of JEE Main qualified and 10+2 candidates will be issued separately. The Punjab B Tech cutoff will be determined based on a variety of parameters such as the number of applicants, the availability of seats, and the previous year's cutoff patterns, among others. Candidates who score higher than the Punjab B.Tech 2024 cutoff will have a better chance of being accepted into participating institutions.
You can click on the PDF links below to download the Punjab B.Tech cutoff for the previous years -

Top Engineering Colleges in Punjab 2024

Almost all the engineering colleges in Punjab participate in a centralized online counselling process conducted by I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (Please refer admission procedure section for opening and closing ranks). The following are some of the top engineering colleges in Punjab –

We hope that the article on Punjab B.Tech admissions was helpful to you. If you have any doubts about the Punjab B.Tech admission process, domicile rules, and counselling process, please ask your query through our Q & A section. Our counselors will clarify your queries.

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