IKGPTU 2027
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) B.Tech admission counselling
IKGPTU does not hold its own entrance test for B.Tech. Under the Punjab Government notification for 2026-27 it runs the online centralised counselling jointly with MRSPTU, and seats go on inter-se merit of the qualifying Class 12 examination. Details here are checked against the 2026-27 notification and counselling schedule on ptu.ac.in.
- Conducted by
- I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Kapurthala, Punjab
- Mode
- No separate entrance test; online centralised counselling on inter-se merit of the qualifying (Class 12) examination
- Frequency
- Annual admission cycle
- Duration
- Not applicable
IKGPTU 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University notices
Eligibility for B.Tech admission per the Punjab Government notification for 2026-27.
Academic criteria
Candidates need a 10+2 pass with the AICTE-listed subjects (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies or Entrepreneurship, as per table 8.4 of the AICTE Approval Process Handbook 2024-25 to 2026-27), with at least 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories) in those subjects taken together. A D.Voc pass in the same or allied sector also qualifies. Candidates whose results are pending can take part in counselling.
Holders of a 3-year engineering diploma (45 percent, or 40 percent reserved) or a two year SLIET certificate are eligible for first-year seats only if lateral entry vacancies are exhausted.
Other conditions
- Foreign nationals, OCI and children of Indian workers in Gulf countries are handled as per AICTE guidelines.
- The 85 percent state quota needs Punjab residence as defined by Punjab Government letters of 1996 and 1999, or 10+1 and 10+2 passed as a regular candidate from a Punjab institution (children of defence personnel posted in Punjab need only the 10+2 condition).
- The 15 percent quota is open to candidates from outside Punjab. Reserved category candidates are considered in the general category first.