Panjab University Admission 2026-27: Last Date, Eligibility, Fees & Apply Online

Panjab University Chandigarh, a NAAC "A"-grade university with 78 teaching and research departments and over 200 affiliated/constituent colleges conducts admission to UG, PG, and doctoral programmes through multiple dedicated portals rather than a single unified one. This article covers the official last dates, eligibility, entrance exams, and application fees for Panjab University Admission 2026-27, based directly on the university's official admission websites.

Panjab University Chandigarh Admission 2026-27: Quick Overview

Panjab University Admission 2026-27: Important Dates

Panjab University runs separate deadlines for UG and PG admissions, since these are processed through different portals:

PG / Diploma / Advance Diploma Admission Dates (Official)

As per the official notice on onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in:

Note: Once the PG application form is confirmed, it cannot be edited or changed under any circumstances, candidates should verify all details carefully before final submission.

UG (PU-CET) and Professional Programme Dates

Based on recent official entrance notices:

Because Panjab University issues separate, course-specific admission notices throughout the year (rather than one fixed calendar), always check the official admission notices page for your specific programme's current deadline before applying.

Panjab University Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

UG Programmes (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, etc.)

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject combination from a recognized board.
• Minimum aggregate marks generally required: around 50% for General category (varies by programme/college).
• Selection for most UG programmes is through PU-CET (UG), the university's Common Entrance Test; a limited number of UG courses admit purely on merit in the qualifying examination.
• Preference is typically given to UT (Chandigarh) domicile candidates in the first counselling list, with non-UT candidates considered in subsequent lists.

PG Programmes (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, etc.)

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum aggregate marks required generally range from 45% to 60%, depending on the specific programme and category.
• Selection for most PG programmes is via PU-CET (PG); a few programmes (such as MA in certain subjects) admit purely on merit from the qualifying degree.

BE / B.Tech (Engineering)

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
• Admission to BE/B.Tech programmes offered through UIET (University Institute of Engineering and Technology) and affiliated institutes like UICET is based entirely on JEE Main scores, followed by counselling conducted by the Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh — the university does not conduct a separate entrance test for this programme.

MBA

Panjab University offers 2-year, full-time MBA programmes through two different schools with different entrance routes:

Both routes require candidates to hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks, and the GD/PI round is compulsory — clearing the entrance test alone does not guarantee admission.

Law (LL.B. / LL.M.)

• LL.B.: Requires PU-CET (UG)/UGLAW entrance test for the 5-year integrated BA/B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) programme, and a separate entrance test for the 3-year LL.B. programme.
• LL.M.: Requires an LL.B. degree, with admission through PU-PGLAW, the university's postgraduate law entrance test.

Entrance Exams Conducted by Panjab University

Panjab University conducts several dedicated entrance tests for different levels and streams:

Note: BE/B.Tech admission does not use any of the above university-conducted tests, it relies solely on JEE Main and JAC Chandigarh counselling.

How to Apply for Panjab University Admission 2026-27

Since UG and PG admissions run on separate portals, the process differs slightly:

For PG / Diploma / Advance Diploma Programmes (via onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in)

1. Visit onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in and check the Important Dates page for your programme.
2. Click "Online Registration" and create your account.
3. Log in using your Login ID and Password.
4. Click "Add Application Form", then "Edit" to begin filling details.
5. Enter personal information (name, parents' names, date of birth, etc.).
6. Enter academic qualification details (roll number, passing year, percentage) for each qualifying exam from Class 10 onward.
7. Select your category (if applicable) and any weightage (NCC/NSS/Youth Welfare/Skill, if applicable).
8. Select the course(s) you wish to apply for.
9. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
10. Confirm your form — once confirmed, no further edits are possible.
11. Pay the fee online before the deadline (21 July 2026 for the 2026-27 PG session).

For UG (PU-CET) Programmes (via cetug.puchd.ac.in)

1. Visit cetug.puchd.ac.in and review the eligibility criteria for your chosen course.
2. Register with your email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and course preference details.
4. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Appear for the relevant PU-CET entrance test on the scheduled date.
7. Check your result and participate in counselling as per the schedule.

For BE/B.Tech (via JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh)

1. Appear for and qualify JEE Main 2026.
2. Register for JAC Chandigarh counselling using your JEE Main score/rank.
3. Fill your college and branch preferences during the counselling process.
4. Complete seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment as per the JAC schedule.

Panjab University Application Fee 2026-27

Official PG Application Fee (Online Admission Website Fee)

As per the official fee notification on onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in, the non-refundable, non-transferable website fee for PG/Diploma/Advance Diploma admission is charged per number of courses applied for:

A 50% fee concession is available for SC/ST/PwD candidates, as per official policy. Note that applying for more than 4 courses attracts an additional INR 300 per extra course.

UG and Other Entrance-Based Application Fees

Application fees for UG (PU-CET), BE/B.Tech-related counselling, MBA, and Law entrance tests are set separately by the concerned department/institute and generally fall in the INR 1,000–INR 2,500 range depending on the programme, based on recent admission notices — always confirm the exact fee on the specific entrance test's official notice/brochure.

Panjab University Course Fee (Tuition Fee) — Indicative

Panjab University does not publish a single unified tuition fee table — fees vary significantly by programme, college (university teaching department vs. affiliated college), and specialization. Based on publicly available programme fee data:

Important: These figures are indicative, compiled from publicly available sources, and are not an official fixed fee table. For your exact course fee, refer to the official Handbook of Information or the specific department/institute's admission brochure on admissions.puchd.ac.in.

Documents Required for Panjab University Admission

As per standard university admission requirements, candidates should keep the following ready (scanned copies for online upload, originals for verification):

• 10th and 12th (or equivalent) Detailed Marks Certificates
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree Marks Certificates (for PG/Ph.D. applicants)
• Category Certificate (for reserved category candidates, if applicable)
• Domicile/Residence Certificate (relevant for UT quota preference)
• Scanned photograph and signature (as per specified format/dimensions)
• NCC/NSS/Sports/Youth Welfare weightage certificates (if claiming additional weightage)
• Character Certificate from the institution last attended
• Gap Certificate (if applicable)