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JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling – PEC & UIET Admission Process

Complete guide to JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling for admission to Punjab Engineering College and UIET Panjab University via JEE Main rank.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Process

JAC Chandigarh conducts a centralized, online counselling process for admission to B.E./B.Tech programs at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) and UIET, Panjab University, based on JEE Main rank. The process is similar in structure to JoSAA/CSAB but is specific to these two Chandigarh institutions.

Counselling Stages

StageDetailsExpected Timing
RegistrationOnline registration using JEE Main 2026 roll number/rankJune 2026
Choice FillingSelection of PEC/UIET branch preferencesJune–July 2026
Seat AllotmentMerit-based allotment across multiple roundsJuly 2026
Reporting & Fee PaymentDocument verification and fee payment at instituteJuly 2026

Institutes Covered

  • Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh – Deemed-to-be-University, one of India's oldest engineering institutes (established 1921)
  • University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh

Why PEC and UIET Are Popular Choices

PEC Chandigarh is regarded as one of the top non-NIT government engineering institutes in North India, with strong placement records, particularly in Computer Science and Electronics branches. UIET, being part of Panjab University, also offers competitive programs with the advantage of a well-established university ecosystem.

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Frequently Asked Questions – JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling

Common queries about JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling process

1
What is JAC Chandigarh and who conducts it?
JAC Chandigarh (Joint Admission Committee, Chandigarh) is the counselling authority that conducts centralized admission to B.E./B.Tech programs at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, and University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, based on JEE Main rank.
2
Which colleges are covered under JAC Chandigarh counselling?
JAC Chandigarh counselling covers admission to Punjab Engineering College (PEC), a Deemed-to-be-University, and UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh — both located in the Union Territory of Chandigarh and considered among the top non-NIT government engineering institutes in North India.
3
Is JEE Advanced required for JAC Chandigarh admission?
No, JEE Advanced is not required. JAC Chandigarh admissions to PEC and UIET are based on JEE Main rank/percentile only — students who appear only for JEE Main (and not JEE Advanced) are eligible to apply.
4
When does JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling start?
JAC Chandigarh counselling typically begins shortly after JEE Main Session 2 results are declared, usually in June, with the registration and choice-filling process for admission running through June–July 2026.
5
What is the difference between PEC Chandigarh and NITs?
PEC Chandigarh is a Deemed-to-be-University and is not part of the NIT system, so it does not participate in JoSAA counselling. It conducts its own admission process through JAC Chandigarh, though it uses JEE Main rank as the basis for merit, similar to how JoSAA uses it for NITs.
6
Is domicile reservation applicable in JAC Chandigarh counselling?
Yes, JAC Chandigarh counselling reserves a portion of seats for Chandigarh (UT) domicile candidates and other applicable categories, while the remaining seats are open to All India candidates based on merit.

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Information based on publicly available details. Verify official process and dates at pec.ac.in and jacchd.admissions.nic.in.