CT Group of Institutions (CTGI), Maqsudan, admissions runs through a multi-track system that maps each program to a specific exam authority, counselling body, and seat category.
Quick Overview:
- B.Tech: JEE Main / IKGPTU centralized counselling (government quota) / Class 10+2 merit (management quota)
- B.Tech Lateral Entry (LEET): IKGPTU LEET counselling / Diploma merit (direct)
- M.Tech: GATE / IKGPTU PG counselling
- B.Sc. HHA (Hotel Management): NCHMCT JEE (mandatory for government quota)
- B.A. LL.B. / B.Com LL.B.: GNDU merit / Class 10+2 academic score
- B.Pharmacy / D.Pharmacy: GPAT / PSEB 10+2 merit / PCI norms
- MBA / MCA: CMAT / MAT / IKGPTU MET / graduation merit
- Diploma Programs: PSBTE&IT merit / Class 10th score (Polytechnic Wing)
What makes CTGI's admission process different from a single-university institution is scale and diversity: a student applying for B.Tech follows IKGPTU/JEE Main norms, while a classmate entering B.Sc. HHA follows NCHMCT JEE, and another entering B.A. LL.B. follows GNDU merit norms - all on the same campus, in the same admission season.
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CT Group of Institutions Admission Dates 2026
Unlike single-track institutions, CT Group's admission calendar runs across multiple statutory bodies simultaneously - IKGPTU for engineering, NCHMCT for hotel management, GNDU for law, and PCI for pharmacy. The table below lists only institutional and university-level milestone dates, national exam registration and result dates are listed separately in the entrance exam section.
| Event | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal Opens | January 2026 (ongoing) |
| Early Bird Scholarship Window (Up to 50% on Tuition Fee) | Apply early, limited period |
| Last Date to Apply for UG Direct / Management Quota Programs | June 2026 (tentative) |
| Merit List / Counselling Round for Direct Admission Programs | July 2026 (tentative) |
| Document Verification and Institutional Fee Payment | July-August 2026 |
| Academic Session Commencement (All Programs) | August-September 2026 |
Note: Government quota B.Tech seats follow the IKGPTU centralized counselling calendar, which is released separately by the university. NCHMCT JEE-based B.Sc. HHA admissions follow the Ministry of Tourism's schedule. Candidates should monitor ikgptu.ac.in, nchmct.nic.in, and ctgroup.in simultaneously during the admission season.
Course-Wise Entrance Exams Accepted
Every program at CT Group connects to a specific exam authority - the table below maps each course to its accepted national or state entrance exam, along with the registration window and exam dates, so applicants can identify their entry path without confusion.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Registration Period | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (All Specializations) | JEE Main (Session 1) | Oct 31 - Nov 23, 2025 | Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main (Session 2) | Feb 01 - Feb 25, 2026 | Apr 02 - Apr 09, 2026 | |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (LEET) | Haryana LEET | As per IKGPTU schedule | As per IKGPTU schedule |
| M.Tech (All Specializations) | GATE | Aug 28- Oct 13, 2025 | Feb 07 -Feb 15, 2026 |
| B.Sc. HHA (Hotel Management) | NCHMCT JEE | Jan - Mar 2026 | May 2026 (tentative) |
| B.Pharmacy / D.Pharmacy | GPAT / PSEB | As per PCI/Punjab Board | As per authority schedule |
| MBA | CMAT / MAT | Feb-Mar 2026 | As per exam authority |
Note: For B.Tech, JEE Main score is the primary basis for merit-based consideration at CT Group under the IKGPTU framework. Candidates without a JEE Main score may be evaluated on PSEB/CBSE 12th PCM merit subject to IKGPTU norms and seat availability.
CT Group of Institutions Admissions 2026
CT Group does not follow a single admission process for all its programs. Each level - B.Tech, LEET, M.Tech, Law, Hotel Management, Pharmacy, and Diploma - carries a distinct eligibility threshold, an accepted exam or authority, and a separate counselling route. The section below breaks down the complete admission structure for each program category.
CT Group B.Tech Admission 2026
B.Tech admission at CT Group runs through two parallel tracks - JEE Main and IKGPTU centralized counselling for government quota seats, and Class 12 PCM merit for management quota seats at CTIEMT and affiliated engineering institutes. Both tracks lead into the same set of B.Tech specializations but through different seat categories and applicable fee structures.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Specializations | CSE, AI/ML, ECE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IoT |
| Eligibility (Government Quota) | 10+2 with PCM, min. 45% aggregate (Open), 40% for reserved categories |
| Eligibility (Management Quota / Direct) | 10+2 with PCM, min. 45% aggregate |
| Accepted Exams | JEE Main (primary), IKGPTU counselling |
| Management Quota | Available based on Class 12 merit |
CT Group B.Tech Lateral Entry (LEET) Admission 2026
LEET at CT Group allows diploma holders in engineering and B.Sc. (Non-Medical) graduates to join directly into the second year of the B.Tech program, reducing the total degree duration to three years. Admission for government quota LEET seats proceeds through IKGPTU's lateral entry counselling, direct seats are filled based on diploma marks.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Specializations | CSE, ECE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AI/ML, IoT |
| Eligibility | 3-year Diploma in Engineering (AICTE/PSBTE&IT approved) or B.Sc. (Non-Medical), min. 45% aggregate, 40% for reserved categories |
| Accepted Exam | IKGPTU LEET Counselling |
| Direct Admission | Available, based on Diploma marks |
CT Group of Institutions Program-Wise Admission Details 2026
Every program at CT Group carries its own eligibility threshold, affiliation, and admission route - the consolidated table below covers all program categories in one place so candidates can check their specific program without navigating multiple sections.
| Program | Eligibility | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech - CSE / ECE / ME | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field, min. 50% aggregate, 45% for reserved | GATE (preferred) / IKGPTU PG Counselling |
| B.A. LL.B. | 10+2 in any stream, min. 45% marks, 40% for SC/ST, 42% for OBC | GNDU merit / Class 12 academic score |
| B.Com LL.B. | 10+2 with Commerce / Mathematics / Economics, min. 45% marks, 40% for SC/ST, 42% for OBC | GNDU merit / Class 12 academic score |
| B.Sc. HHA | 10+2 in any stream with English, min. 50% marks | NCHMCT JEE (mandatory for government quota) |
| BHMCT | 10+2 in any stream, min. 45% marks, 40% for reserved | PTU merit / direct admission |
| BTTM | 10+2 in any stream | PTU merit / direct admission |
| MHMCT | Bachelor's degree in any stream (UGC-recognized) | PTU merit / direct admission |
| B.Voc (Hospitality and Catering Management) | 10+2 in any stream | Direct admission |
| Certificate in Food Production | 10+2 with English | Direct admission |
| CCFPP - Craftsmanship Course Food Production and Patisserie | 10th Pass, age up to 25 years | Direct admission |
| D.Pharmacy | 10+2 with PCB/PCM, age 17+, passed in last 5 years | PSEB 12th merit / PCI norms |
| Pharm.D | 10+2 with PCM/PCB or D.Pharmacy, age 17+, NIOS not eligible | PCI norms / direct admission |
| Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate) | B.Pharmacy, min. 50% marks | PCI norms / direct admission |
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology / Pharm. Chemistry) | B.Pharmacy, min. 55% marks, 50% for reserved | GPAT (preferred) / direct admission |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | Bachelor's in Science / Agriculture / Pharmacy / Engineering / MBBS, min. 50% marks, 45% for reserved | IKGPTU PG counselling / direct admission |
| B.Sc. Biotechnology | 10+2 with PCB/PCM, min. 50% marks, 45% for reserved | Class 12 merit / direct admission |
| B.Sc. Medical Lab Sciences | 10+2 with PCB/PCM, min. 50% marks, 45% for reserved | Class 12 merit / direct admission |
| B.Sc. Medical Lab Sciences (LEET) | Diploma in MLT after 10+2, min. 50% marks | Direct admission / IKGPTU LEET norms |
| Diploma in CE / EE / ME / CSE / ECE / MLT | 10th (Matriculation), min. 35% aggregate, Maths and Science compulsory | PSBTE&IT merit / direct admission |
| Diploma LEET (CE / EE / ME / CSE / ECE / MLT) | 10+2 with Science and Mathematics (Engineering) or PCB (MLT) | Direct admission / PSBTE&IT norms |
CT Group of Institutions Admission Process 2026
The step-by-step sequence below applies across all programs - the route confirmed in Step 1 determines every subsequent step, so identifying the correct statutory authority and portal upfront prevents delays at the counselling and reporting stages.
Step 1: Identify your program, and admission authority, Determine and confirm the relevant statutory body - IKGPTU for B.Tech/MBA/MCA, NCHMCT for B.Sc. HHA, GNDU for Law, PCI/Punjab Pharmacy Council for Pharmacy, and PSBTE&IT for Polytechnic Diplomas. Each has its own portal and deadline calendar.
Step 2: Register on the correct portal, For IKGPTU-affiliated programs, candidates apply through the IKGPTU centralized counselling portal. For NCHMCT JEE-based B.Sc. HHA, registration is at nchmct.nic.in.
Step 3: Upload academic documents, B.Tech applicants upload Class 10 and 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, community/caste certificate (if applicable), and JEE Main scorecard. LEET applicants additionally submit all semester diploma marksheets. Law applicants provide Class 12 marksheets and community certificates as per GNDU norms. Pharmacy applicants include all qualifying marksheets and GPAT scorecard where applicable. M.Tech applicants submit their B.Tech degree or provisional certificate, all semester marksheets, and GATE scorecard.
Step 4: Fill preferences and attend counselling, For B.Tech government quota seats, candidates enter CT Group of Institutions as their preferred college during IKGPTU centralized counselling and rank their branch preferences. For B.Sc. HHA, candidates participate in NCHMCT JEE counselling rounds. For direct admission programs (Law, Polytechnic, Fashion Design, BHMCT, BTTM), candidates attend on-campus counselling at the respective CT Group institute.
Step 5: Accept seat allotment and report to the campus, Once an allotment is released under any track - IKGPTU, NCHMCT, GNDU, or direct - candidates must report to the relevant CT Group campus within the specified window carrying all original documents for in-person verification. No seat is confirmed without physical reporting.
Step 6: Complete document verification and confirm the seat with fee payment, After successful document verification, the applicable program fee is paid at the accounts office to formally confirm the seat. Hostel accommodation, if required, is applied for separately at the time of reporting and is subject to availability.
Scholarships at CT Group of Institutions 2026
CT Group's scholarship system works across two layers - an institutional merit slab embedded directly into the annual fee based on qualifying examination marks, and external government schemes applied through state and national portals. The institutional slab requires no separate application and no post-admission processing, the qualifying percentage a student brings on admission day determines the annual fee they pay from that point forward, automatically. These details are presented under the Scholarships at CT Group of Institutions section.
| Scholarship | Who can avail | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| CT Group Early Bird Scholarship (Up to 50%) | Students who apply early through enrollment portal | apply.ctgroup.in / enroll.ctgroup.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students in UG/PG programs | scholarships.gov.in (National Scholarship Portal) |
| Rajarshri Shahu Maharaj / MAHADBT-equivalent (Punjab) | Eligible Punjab state students | Punjab state scholarship portal |
| OBC/BC Category Scholarship | OBC/BC students | scholarships.gov.in |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Female engineering students, family income below INR 8 LPA | aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Differently-abled engineering students | aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in |
| GPAT Scholarship (M.Pharm) | GPAT-qualified pharmacy PG students | As per AICTE/PCI norms |
| Sports/Merit Scholarship | Students with academic distinction or sports achievements | Through CT Group admissions office |
| Free Education / Fee Reimbursement (Punjab Govt.) | SC/ST first-generation learners from Punjab | Through Punjab government welfare portal |
CT Group Fee Structure and Scholarship Slabs 2026-27
Before confirming a seat at CT Group, every candidate should map their qualifying examination percentage against the three official fee slabs for 2026-27, because unlike most institutions where scholarship is a separate post-admission process, CT Group applies the merit discount directly at the time of fee payment. The slab in which the student’s mark fall into on admission day is the slab the student pay for that year.
This makes the scholarship slab table a critical pre-admission planning tool, not an afterthought.
The official scholarship-linked fee structure for session 2026-27 across all CT Group programs is available in the PDF attached: Scholarship-linked Fee Structure
CT Group of Institutions Admissions FAQs
Que. If a student has both a JEE Main score and a Class 12 merit score, which is given priority for B.Tech admission at CT Group?
Ans. For government quota B.Tech seats under IKGPTU centralized counselling, JEE Main score forms the primary merit basis. For management quota B.Tech seats filled through direct admission at CT Group, Class 12 PCM percentage is the deciding criterion. Both are valid but apply to different seat categories - a student with a strong JEE Main score should pursue the IKGPTU centralized route first, while a student without JEE Main can still secure a seat through management quota on Class 12 merit, subject to availability.
Ques. I have a D.Pharmacy diploma. Can I directly get admission into the third year of B.Pharmacy at CT Group through LEET?
Ans. Yes, B.Pharmacy LEET at CTIPS/CTCP allows candidates holding a Diploma in Pharmacy (PCI-recognized) to enter directly into the second year of the four-year B.Pharmacy program, effectively reducing the duration to three years. Admission is governed by PCI norms and the Punjab Pharmacy Council. The minimum requirement is a D.Pharmacy from a PCI-recognized institution. Note that LEET admits candidates to the second year, not the third - the term "lateral entry" refers to skipping the first year only.
Ques. For B.Sc. HHA, is the NCHMCT JEE score mandatory even for management quota seats at CTIHM?
Ans. NCHMCT JEE is mandatory for government quota B.Sc. HHA seats at CT Institute of Hotel Management (CTIHM), as these are allocated through NCHMCT's centralized counselling tied to JNU affiliation. For management quota or direct admission seats, CTIHM may consider candidates based on Class 12 merit with English as a subject and minimum 50% marks, without mandating NCHMCT JEE. Candidates seeking management quota B.Sc. HHA seats should contact CTIHM directly to confirm the current year's direct admission procedure.
Que. Can a Polytechnic Diploma holder from CT Group's Polytechnic Wing use their diploma to apply for LEET B.Tech at CTIEMT in the same session?
Ans. Yes, a student who has completed their 3-year Diploma in Engineering from CT Group's Polytechnic Wing (affiliated to PSBTE&IT) is eligible to apply for LEET (Lateral Entry into B.Tech) at CTIEMT through the IKGPTU LEET counselling route. The diploma from a PSBTE&IT-affiliated polytechnic is a recognized qualifying credential for IKGPTU's lateral entry scheme. The student must have a minimum 45% aggregate in the diploma (40% for reserved categories). The fact that both the polytechnic and CTIEMT are under the CT Group umbrella does not create automatic preference - LEET admission follows IKGPTU's merit-based counselling process.
Ques. Is there any upper age limit for B.Pharmacy or Pharm.D admission at CT Group's pharmacy institutes?
Ans. For B.Pharmacy at CTIPS/CTCP, the minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year, as per PCI regulations. There is no upper age limit prescribed by PCI for B.Pharmacy. For Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy), the same minimum age of 17 years applies and PCI specifically states that candidates from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are not eligible. For M.Pharm, there is no age restriction, and working pharmacists with a valid B.Pharmacy degree and the requisite marks can apply regardless of years of experience.
Ques. If I miss the IKGPTU B.Tech counselling round, can I still get a seat at CT Group through the management quota in the same year?
Ans. Yes. If all IKGPTU centralized counselling rounds conclude without a candidate securing a seat, or if a candidate's rank does not yield their preferred branch through open merit, CT Group's management quota B.Tech seats remain open for direct admission based on Class 12 PCM merit. These seats are filled separately from the centralized process and candidates can approach the CT Group Maqsudan admissions office directly. However, management quota seats carry a different - typically higher - fee than government quota seats, and candidates should confirm the applicable fee structure before confirming their seat.
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