Panjab University
Chandigarh
Entrance Test-cum-Admission (Academic Session 2026-2027)
NOTICE-2

Panjab University offers following PG / UG / Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma / P.G. Diploma courses for the Academic Session 2026-2027. NEP 2020 has been implemented in all Teaching Departments w.e.f. 2023-24 and in all affiliated colleges from the session 2024-2025.

Interested students (including those who have already applied for Entrance Test scheduled from April to June, 2026) are required to submit online Admission Form for all UG and PG courses latest by 01/07/2026 and 21/07/2026 respectively, irrespective of the declaration of the result of qualifying exam/Entrance Test.

• Courses based on JEE-2026 (see details at https://jacchd.admissions.nic.in ):
  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at PU: Food Technology, Chemical, Biotechnology, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics; Integrated-B.E. (Chemical)-MBA; PUSSGRC, Hoshiarpur: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.): Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering.
• Admission Forms for Courses Listed at Sr. No. 1 to 8 are to be submitted online:
  The link for filling of online Admission Form for
  Under Graduate / Certificate courses is: https://ugadmissions.puchd.ac.in (operational from 03/06/2026)
  and
  Post Graduate / Diploma / Advance Diploma / Post Graduate Diploma courses is: https://onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in (operational from 10/06/2026).
  • Courses based on Entrance Test (CET-PG):
    M.Sc.: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science and Applications (Specialization in Data Science), Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Physics (Specialization in Electronics), Zoology; Human Genomics, Environment Science, Forensic Science, Medical Physics, Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Nuclear Medicine, System Biology & Bioinformatics, Statistics, Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering, Instrumentation, Renewable Energy and Smart materials; M.Tech.: Instrumentation; M.Com.; MBAfEX; MCA: Computer Science and Applications; PU; PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur;
    PURC Muktsar; LL.M.: Department of Laws, PU; UILS Chandigarh, UIL PURC Ludhiana, PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur; M.P.Ed.; B.P.Ed.; M.A.: English (Department of English and Cultural Studies), Geography, History (Department of History), Journalism & Mass Communication, Economics, Master in Geoinformatics, Master in Disaster Management, Master of Social Work, Master in Public Health.
  • Courses based on PG-LAW:
    LLB (3-year) Course: Department of Laws, PU; PURC, Ludhiana; PURC, Muktsar; PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur.
  • Courses based on NCET-2026: B.A. B.Ed. (Preparatory Stage), B.A. B.Ed. (Middle Stage) & B.A. B.Ed.(Secondary Stage), IETVE PU.
  • Courses based on APTITUDE TEST:
    M.A.: History of Art, Gandhian and Peace Studies, Indian Theatre, Music (Instrumental) / (Vocal), Human Rights & Duties, Police Administration; M.Sc.: Fashion and Lifestyle Technology; B.Sc.: Fashion and Lifestyle Technology; B.Ed. Special Education (Learning Disability) (CEDS); Certificate Course: Music (Vocal/Instrumental); Advance Practical Training in Indian Classical Music (Vocal & Instrumental)
  • Courses without ENTRANCE/APTITUDE TEST:
    M.Pharm.: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis; M.Tech.: Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Material Science & Technology, Microelectronics, M.E.: Chemical, Food Technology, Electrical Engineering (Power System), Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security); M.Sc.: Anthropology, Industrial Chemistry; M.Ed. (General): Education; M.A.: Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Community Education and Development, Comparative Studies of Religion, Defence & National Security Studies, Education, French, Hindi, Hindu Studies^#, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Punjabi, Sociology, Sanskrit, Urdu, Women Studies, Governance & Leadership, Master in Tourism & Travel Management, Master in Hospitality Management & Catering Technology; M.Lib. & Information Science; B.A. (Hons.) in Economics; B.A. (Hons.) (PU-ISSER), B.Sc. in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, P.G. Diploma Courses: Buddhist Studies, Disaster Management & Security, Homeland Security, Women Studies, Advt. & Public Relations, Journalism and Mass Communication, Radio Production, Advance Scientific Computing, Accelerator & Detector Physics, Optoelectronic Device Fabrication; Post M.A. Diploma Course: Professional Counseling & Psychotherapy; Diploma Courses: Forensic Science and Criminology, Pre-School Education.
    (^# subject to approval of the competent authority)
  • Value Added Courses:
    Based on Aptitude Test:
    PG Diploma Course: Translation (English to Hindi and vice-versa)
    
    Based on Merit:
    Advanced Diploma Courses: Chinese^#, French, German, Russian, Urdu, Persian; Diploma Courses: Chinese^#, Tibetan, French, German, Russian, Translation (English to Punjabi), Urdu, Persian, Proficiency Interpretership in Tibetan; Certificate Courses: Chinese^#, Tibetan, French, German, Governance & Leadership, Russian, Urdu, Persian, Yoga and Meditation, Vedic Studies, Upanishads & Gita, Ancient Indian Wisdom, Elementary Sanskrit and the Bhagavadgita, Vivekananda Studies, Srimanta Sankradev Studies.
    (^# Admissions in the courses subject to approval of the competent authority)
  • PU Regional Centre, Muktsar:
    M.A.: English, Economics, Punjabi, Political Science.
  • Department of Evening Studies-Multidisciplinary Research Centre:
    B.Com.; B.A.; M.A.: Economics, Political Science, Punjabi, History, English
    Candidates seeking admission in Evening courses are required to submit a certificate from the employer or a certificate by self that he is self-employed.
    Due to limited number of seats, students are advised to fill in maximum subjects (in various groups) according to their preference. Final allocation will be done in order of merit only.
• Offline Admission Form
  PURC, KAUNI for B.A., BBA, B.Com & PGDCA;
  PUSSGRC, HOSHIARPUR for PGDCA;
  PURC, MUKTSAR for PGDCA;
  VVBIS&IS, HOSHIARPUR for Shastri, Prak Shastri & M.A. (Sanskrit), Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Science, Advance Certificate Course in Yoga Education, Diploma in Karamkanda & Paurohitiya (Hardcopy of the Admission Form along with the documents are to be submitted to the Centre).
  
  Handbook of Information 2026 carrying rules, detail of courses, eligibility criteria, number of seats, fee structure, Admission Form fee etc. can be downloaded from https://puchd.ac.in/importantdocuments.php .
  Candidates seeking admission in Sports Category, shall along with Admission Form, submit the certificate/documents in the office of Campus Sports (Gymnasium Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Complex), P.U. Chandigarh on or before the last date for submission of Admission Form.

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