Panjab University Admission Dates 2026-27 – UG, PG and PhD
| Particulars | Date |
| Objection window for tentative merit list | July 5 to 7, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list displayed | July 11, 2026 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm 1st physical counselling | July 15 to 18, 2026 |
| Commencement of classes | July 20, 2026 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm 2nd Physical Counselling | To be notified |
| PG online admission form last date | July 21, 2026 |
| PhD application deadline | August 27, 2026 |
| PhD entrance exam | September 13, 2026 |
Panjab University BTech Admission Dates 2026-27
| Particulars | Date |
| 2nd Round: Choice submission and locking | July 15 to 17, 2026 |
| 2nd Round: Seat allotment | July 18, 2026 (after 8:00 p.m.) |
| 2nd Round: Online fee submission and willingness for subsequent rounds | July 18 to 20, 2026 |
| Withdrawal after 2nd round of seat allotment | July 21, 2026 |
| 3rd Round: Choice submission and locking | July 22 to 24, 2026 |
| 3rd Round: Seat allotment | July 25, 2026 (after 8:00 p.m.) |
| 3rd Round: Online fee submission | July 25 to 27, 2026 |
| Withdrawal after 3rd round of seat allotment | July 28, 2026 |
| Physical reporting and document verification (All admitted candidates) | July 29 to 30, 2026 |
| Display of vacant seats for special round | July 31, 2026 (after 8:00 p.m.) |
| Special Round: Registration commences (For unregistered candidates) | July 31, 2026 |
| Special Round: Last date for online registration and counselling fee | August 3, 2026 |
Panjab University Admission 2026 – Entrance Exams Accepted
| Course | Entrance Exam |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) – all science subjects | PUCET UG 2026 |
| B.Pharm | PUCET UG 2026 |
| B.E. (all branches at UIET/UICET) | JEE Main 2026 + JAC Chandigarh counselling |
| LLB (3-year) | PU-PGLAW Entrance Test |
| BA LLB / B.Com LLB (5-year integrated) | PU-UGLAW Entrance Test |
| B.A.B.Ed. (all stages) | NCET 2026 |
| B.Ed. (General, Yoga, Special Education) | B.Ed. CET 2026 |
| MBA – University Business School (UBS) | CAT 2025 + GD + PI |
| MBA – UIAMS / BBA-MBA (Sectoral) | PU-MET 2026 + GD + PI |
| M.Sc., M.Com, MCA, MA (select), LLM, MPEd, BPEd | PUCET PG 2026 |
| M.Tech / ME (lateral entry) | GATE / CCMT |
| B.E. / B.Tech (lateral entry) | PULEET |
| M.Pharm, select MA, MSc, PG Diploma | Direct merit (no entrance exam) |
| B.Sc. / M.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology, MA Music, MA Indian Theatre | PU Aptitude Test |
Panjab University Admission 2026 – Courses Offered & Eligibility Criteria
Below mentioned is the eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses for Panjab University admission for the academic year 2026-27.
Panjab University UG Courses Offered & Eligibility
| Course | Minimum Eligibility |
| B.Pharm | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Botany | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Zoology | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Anthropology | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Chemistry | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Geology | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Physics | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Physics (Electronics) | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Biochemistry | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Microbiology | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Biotechnology | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Biophysics | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Forensic Science | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Mathematics | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
| B.Sc. Mathematics & Computing | 50% in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/BC/PwD) |
Panjab University PG Courses & Eligibility
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.E. (Engineering) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; 50% marks; valid JEE Main 2026 score |
| MBA (UBS) | Graduate degree in any discipline; 50% marks; valid CAT 2025 score |
| MBA (UIAMS) | Graduate degree in any discipline; 50% marks; valid PU-MET 2026 score |
| M.Sc. / M.A. / M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject; 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) |
| MCA | B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Sc. (CS/IT/Maths/Physics/Electronics); 50% marks |
| LLM | LLB or equivalent; 55% aggregate; valid PUCET PG score |
| PhD (all disciplines) | Master’s degree; 55% marks (50% for reserved categories); UGC-CSIR NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT/JEST holders exempt from written test but must appear for interview |
Panjab University Admission 2026 Application Process
Step 1 – Visit the Panjab University admission portal: https://ugadmissions.puchd.ac.in for UG courses, https://onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in for PG courses.
Step 2 – Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Note the login credentials sent to your registered email and mobile number.
Step 3 – Fill in the online Admission Form with accurate personal, academic, and category details. Select course preferences in order of priority.
Step 5 – Pay the application fee online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step 6 – Review all details carefully before final submission. No changes are permitted after the form is locked and saved.
Step 7 – Download and save a printed copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Step 8 – Check the Merit List on the respective portal. Attend Physical Counselling with all original documents on the scheduled date.
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Panjab University Fee Structure 2026
Below mentioned is the fee structure for UG and PG courses of Panjan University for the academic year 2026-27.
Panjab University UG Courses Fee Structure 2026
| Course | Total Course Fee |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) – Anthropology / Biochemistry / Biophysics / Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Physics / Zoology (Traditional) | ₹78,640 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Traditional) | ₹1,14,560 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics (Traditional) | ₹72,730 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics & Computing (Traditional) | ₹1,48,260 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics – Specialisation in Electronics (Self-financing) | ₹4,10,930 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Forensic Science (Self-financing) | ₹3,44,810 |
| B.Sc. Fashion & Lifestyle Technology (Self-financing) | ₹5,19,780 |
| B.Pharm. (Traditional) | ₹1,32,740 |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery – BDS (Self-financing) | ₹7,72,620 |
| B.E. Chemical Engineering – UICET (Traditional) | ₹1,74,375 |
| B.E. Food Technology – UICET (Traditional) | ₹1,74,375 |
| B.E. – CSE / IT / ECE / Biotechnology / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical – UIET (Self-financing) | ₹5,89,810 |
| B.E. CSE / ECE / IT / Mechanical – PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur (Self-financing) | ₹5,89,810 |
| Integrated B.E. (Chemical)-MBA – UICET (Self-financing) | ₹7,83,290 |
| LLB 3-year – Department of Laws (Traditional) | ₹77,865 |
| LLB 3-year – University Institute of Laws (Self-financing) | ₹2,18,440 |
| BA LLB (Hons.) 5-year Integrated – UILS / UIL (Self-financing) | ₹6,90,990 |
| B.Com LLB (Hons.) 5-year Integrated – UILS (Self-financing) | ₹6,90,990 |
| B.A. (Hons.) – Economics / ISSER (Traditional) | ₹99,495 |
| BBA-MBA Integrated – UIAMS (Self-financing) | ₹4,00,000 |
| Tourism & Hospitality | |
| BHMCT – UIHTM (Self-financing) | ₹5,19,780 |
| BTTM – UIHTM (Self-financing) | ₹3,48,580 |
| B.A.B.Ed. (Preparatory / Middle / Secondary) – IET&VE (Self-financing) | ₹2,51,720 |
| B.Ed. Special Education (Learning Disability) (Self-financing) | ₹1,14,830 |
| B.P.Ed. (Traditional) | ₹34,900 |
| B.A. / B.Com – Evening Studies (Traditional) | ₹69,760 |
Panjab University PG Courses Fees 2026
| Course | Total Course Fee |
| M.Sc. (Hons.) – Anthropology / Biochemistry / Biophysics / Botany / Chemistry / Geology / Physics / Zoology (Traditional) | ₹36,010 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science – Data Science (Traditional) | ₹36,010 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics (Traditional) | ₹33,735 |
| M.Sc. Statistics (Traditional) | ₹33,730 |
| M.Sc. Environment Studies (Traditional) | ₹78,160 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology (Traditional) | ₹97,550 |
| M.Sc. Human Genomics (Traditional) | ₹1,03,170 |
| M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry – UICET (Traditional) | ₹97,940 |
| M.Sc. Renewable Energy & Smart Materials (Self-financing) | ₹2,36,610 |
| M.Sc. Physics – Specialisation in Electronics (Self-financing) | ₹2,51,460 |
| M.Sc. Forensic Science (Self-financing) | ₹2,42,610 |
| M.Sc. Forensic Science – In Service (Self-financing) | ₹2,76,600 |
| M.Sc. Nuclear Medicine (Self-financing) | ₹1,63,400 |
| M.Sc. Systems Biology & Bioinformatics (Self-financing) | ₹1,63,400 |
| M.Sc. Medical Physics (Self-financing) | ₹2,05,250 |
| M.Sc. Microbial Biotechnology (Self-financing) | ₹2,96,490 |
| M.Sc. Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering (Self-financing) | ₹2,96,280 |
| M.Sc. Fashion & Lifestyle Technology (Self-financing) | ₹3,34,770 |
| M.Sc. (Instrumentation) – UCIM (Self-financing) | ₹2,90,450 |
| M.Tech. (Instrumentation) – UCIM (Traditional) | ₹70,760 |
| M.E. Chemical Engineering / M.Tech. Polymer / M.E. Chemical (Environmental) / M.E. Food Technology – UICET (Traditional) | ₹88,160 |
| M.Tech. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (Self-financing) | ₹98,350 |
| M.E. CSE / ECE / Mechanical / IT / Electrical (Power System) – UIET (Self-financing) | ₹83,900 |
| M.Tech. Microelectronics – UIET (Self-financing) | ₹93,160 |
| M.Tech. Material Science & Technology – UIET (Self-financing) | ₹93,160 |
| M.E. Cyber Security (CSE) – UIET (Self-financing) | ₹1,85,860 |
| M.C.A. (Traditional) | ₹80,575 |
| M.C.A. (Self-financing) | ₹2,92,180 |
| M.Pharm. (Traditional) | ₹1,12,640 |
| M.Pharm. Pharmaceutical Analysis (Self-financing) | ₹4,12,960 |
| M.Pharm. Quality Assurance (Self-financing) | ₹4,12,960 |
| Master of Dental Surgery – MDS (Self-financing) | ₹16,58,490 |
| Master in Public Health (Self-financing) | ₹2,05,380 |
| Master in Public Health – In Service (Self-financing) | ₹2,78,630 |
| LL.M. – Department of Laws (Traditional) | ₹1,06,370 |
| LL.M. – UILS / UIL (Self-financing) | ₹2,87,500 |
| MBA – UBS, all streams (Traditional) | ₹74,672 |
| M.Com. (Hons.) – UBS (Traditional) | ₹1,40,090 |
| MBA – UBS (Self-financing) | ₹4,00,050 |
| MBA Entrepreneurship – UBS (Self-financing) | ₹2,92,400 |
| MBA for Executives – UBS (Self-financing) | ₹3,18,440 |
| MBA Business Data Analytics – UBS (Self-financing) | ₹4,22,500 |
| MBA – all sectoral streams – UIAMS (Self-financing) | ₹4,92,370 |
| MHMCT – UIHTM (Self-financing) | ₹2,45,030 |
| MTTM – UIHTM (Self-financing) | ₹1,85,740 |
| Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | |
| M.A. – Humanities (Ancient History, Defence Studies, Economics, English, French, Geography, Gandhian Studies, Hindi, History, Indian Theatre, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sociology, Urdu, Women’s Studies, Art History) (Traditional) | ₹31,700 |
| M.A. Guru Nanak Sikh Studies (Traditional) | ₹49,805 |
| M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication (Traditional) | ₹49,990 |
| M.A. Psychology (Traditional) | ₹32,850 |
| M.A. ISSER (Traditional) | ₹56,695 |
| M.A. Evening Studies (Traditional) | ₹32,975 |
| M.A. Social Work (Self-financing) | ₹1,58,130 |
| M.A. Police Administration (Self-financing) | ₹1,14,830 |
| M.A. Human Rights & Duties (Self-financing) | ₹1,14,830 |
| M.A. Community Education & Development (Self-financing) | ₹87,590 |
| M.A. Governance & Leadership (Self-financing) | ₹1,79,948 |
| Masters in Geoinformatics (Self-financing) | ₹1,49,740 |
| Masters in Disaster Management (Self-financing) | ₹1,58,130 |
| Education & Library Science | |
| M.Ed. (General) (Traditional) | ₹37,260 |
| M.P.Ed. (Traditional) | ₹37,260 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc. (Traditional) | ₹44,870 |
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Panjab University Admission 2026 – Seat Distribution and Reservation Policy
| Category | Percentage of Seats |
| General | 55.5% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 5% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – horizontal | 5% |
| Sports | 5% |
| Defence (and CAPF) | 5% |
| Freedom Fighters (Children/Grandchildren) | 2% |
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Documents Required for Panjab University Admission 2026
1. PUCET UG/PG or relevant entrance scorecard (JEE Main/GATE/CAT/NCET/PU-MET/PU-UGLAW/PU-PGLAW)
2. Class 10 marksheet and certificate
3. Class 12 marksheet and certificate (UG applicants)
4. Graduation degree and all marksheets (PG applicants)
5. Postgraduation degree and marksheets (PhD applicants)
6. SC/ST certificate from competent authority
7. BC certificate from competent authority (self-declaration if older than 1 year)
8. PwD certificate (min. 40% disability, PU Health Centre-verified)
9. Defence/CAPF certificate (if applicable)
10. Freedom Fighter certificate (if applicable)
11. Sports certificates (minimum two, originals needed at counselling)
12. Transfer/Migration certificate
13. Character certificate
14. Passport-size photographs
15. Government photo ID (Aadhaar preferred)
16. Income certificate (for scholarship/fee concession)
17. ABC ID (mandatory under NEP 2020)
18. Undertaking for awaited results (if applicable)
Panjab University Admission 2026 – FAQs
Is CUET compulsory for Panjab University admission?
No. Panjab University admission does not require a CUET. PU conducts its own tests, PUCET UG, PUCET PG, PU-MET, PU-UGLAW, PU-PGLAW, PULEET or accepts JEE Main, CAT, GATE, and NCET (depending on the programme) for admission.
How can candidates apply for Panjab University admission?
Applications are accepted only in online mode through the official website, puchd.ac.in. Candidates must register, fill the admission form, upload documents in the specified dimensions, pay the fee online and retain a printout for future reference.
Can students get direct admission to Panjab University without an entrance exam?
Admission to most courses requires qualifying the relevant university entrance test. However, certain programmes such as BA, MA and MLibSc offer merit-based admission on the last qualifying examination, without any entrance requirement.
Can students from reserved categories get fee benefits at Panjab University?
Yes. SC/ST students from Punjab get tuition and non-refundable fee exemption (income-based); PwD candidates get 5% mark and 5-year age relaxation; Kargil War Martyrs’ wards get full fee and hostel exemption.
What are the NRI and Foreign National admission provisions at Panjab University?
NRI/Wards of NRI get 10% seats above sanctioned strength; Foreign Nationals get 25% supernumerary seats. Entrance test is waived for 2026-27 for these categories; all must register on the Study in India (SII) portal.
https://admissions.puchd.ac.in/admission-guidelines-2026-27.pdf