JAC Chandigarh 2027
Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh counselling for B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch
JAC Chandigarh is the joint counselling for engineering and architecture seats in Chandigarh institutes such as UIET, CCET and CCA. There is no separate entrance exam: merit comes from the JEE Main All India Rank.
- Conducted by
- Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh (Chandigarh Administration and Panjab University)
- Mode
- Online counselling (registration, choice filling, allotment); no separate entrance test, merit is taken from JEE Main
- Frequency
- Annual counselling cycle
- Duration
- Not applicable (counselling runs for roughly two months across five rounds)
JAC Chandigarh 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Joint Admission Committee notices
Eligibility per the JAC Chandigarh 2026 information bulletin on jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
B.E./B.Tech
The bulletin asks for a 10+2 pass with five subjects (a language, Physics, Mathematics, one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a Technical Vocational subject, and any other subject), or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics. A medical fitness standard also applies; read it in the current bulletin.
- Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- The bulletin states no separate minimum percentage for B.E./B.Tech beyond the JEE Main eligibility rules; the candidate must be declared successful in Class 12 or equivalent.
- A valid JEE Main score; the 2026 cycle used JEE Main 2026.
- Candidates appearing in the final-year exam can apply.
B.Arch
- Class 12 or equivalent pass with Physics and Mathematics compulsory.
- Physics and Mathematics compulsory with Chemistry, Biology, Technical Vocational, Computer Science, IT, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics or Business Studies, with at least 45% aggregate (or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics and 45%), per the 2026 bulletin.
- A valid JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) score.
Nationality and quota
Indian nationals can apply to the regular seats. NRI and foreign national seats at UIET are filled through DASA. Chandigarh Quota candidates need proof of study from a Chandigarh school.