PU CET Counselling 2026: Registration Open till 25 June, Merit List Dates and Seat Allotment

PU CET (UG) Counselling 2026 is conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh for admission to its four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) programme under NEP-2020 and B. Pharmacy course. The PU CET UG 2026 result was declared on 28 May 2026, and the online admission form is currently open from 9 June 2026 to 25 June 2026, with physical counselling scheduled for 15-18 July 2026.

• PU CET 2026 counselling is conducted in offline (physical) mode at Panjab University, Chandigarh, although the admission form must be filled online.
• The tentative merit list will be displayed on 4 July 2026, with objections accepted between 5 July and 7 July 2026, followed by the final merit list on 11 July 2026.
• You must score the qualifying cut-off in PU CET (UG) 2026 to be eligible — 15% for General and 10% for SC, ST and PwD categories.
• Reserved category students must additionally submit a hard copy of the form with attested certificates by 29 June 2026 at 4:00 PM.
• Classes for admitted students begin on 20 July 2026, leaving a short window for fee payment and document verification after seat allotment.

Reservation of Quotas for PU CET Counselling 2026

Panjab University follows the reservation policy notified by the University’s admission handbook for PU CET (UG) 2026 seats. Seats are reserved both vertically (by social category) and horizontally (for sub-categories like PwD, Sports, Defence Personnel and Single Girl Child).

Reserved category benefits are extended only if you upload the valid certificate and submit a hard copy of the admission form by 29 June 2026. Without timely submission, your application is processed under the General category.

How to Apply for PU CET Counselling 2026?

Counselling registration for PU CET (UG) 2026 happens online on the official portal cetug.puchd.ac.in, and is followed by physical reporting at the University on the allotted day. The form has multiple sections — personal details, categories, Class 12 subjects, weightages and document uploads — each of which must be verified and locked before submission.

You should keep your scanned documents, valid email ID, mobile number and online payment instrument ready before you start. The portal allows section-wise saving, but once a section is locked, it cannot be edited.

Step 1: Registration

Visit cetug.puchd.ac.in and register using your PU CET (UG) 2026 roll number, name and date of birth. The portal sends a one-time password to your registered mobile number and email. Use it to create a login password for the admission form.

Step 2: Fee Payment

Pay the non-refundable counselling-cum-processing fee online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee receipt is generated immediately and is also visible inside your login dashboard. Payment must be completed before the form-submission deadline of 25 June 2026; an unpaid form is not accepted for counselling.

Step 3: Form Filling and Document Upload

Fill personal details, parents’ details, Class 12 subjects, percentage and weightage claims (NSS / NCC / Sports / Single Girl Child). Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, PU CET 2026 scorecard, category certificate (if applicable) and a Panjab University-format character certificate.

Step 4: Verification and Lock

Review every section carefully — the portal requires you to verify each section before locking. Once locked, you cannot make changes. Take a printout of the final submitted form for use at physical counselling. Reserved category students must additionally send a signed hard copy with attested certificates so that it reaches the University by 29 June 2026, 4:00 PM.

Step 5: Reporting at the University

Physical counselling is conducted between 15 July and 18 July 2026 at the Panjab University campus, Sector 14, Chandigarh. You must report in person on the date and time assigned to your merit position, carrying all original documents. Seat allotment, choice locking and provisional admission letter generation all happen the same day.

How to Lock Choices for PU CET Counselling 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

PU CET (UG) counselling uses on-the-spot offline choice locking — you select your preferred course and department at the counselling venue itself, based on the seats still available when your merit number is called.

Step 1: Visit the Official Portal

• Go to cetug.puchd.ac.in and log in to your admission account.
• Open the "Admission Form" tab to confirm your section-wise data is locked.

Step 2: Reach the Counselling Venue

• Report on the day and time specified for your merit rank at the Panjab University campus.
• Submit your original documents at the verification desk and collect your token slip.

Step 3: Choice Filling

• When your token is called, the admission officer displays the live seat-matrix for your category.
• Select the B.Sc. (Hons.) specialisation or B. Pharmacy seat that matches your interest from the available list.

Step 4: Lock Your Choice

• Sign the choice-locking form indicating your selected programme and department.
• Once signed, your choice is locked and the allotted seat is removed from the open seat-matrix.

The provisional admission letter is generated and handed over immediately after fee payment. Fill at least 4–5 acceptable specialisation preferences in your mind before reporting, so you do not freeze under pressure if your first choice is exhausted.

PU CET Counselling Documents Required 2026

You must carry every document in original plus two photocopies on the day of physical counselling. Missing originals can lead to your counselling slot being deferred to the spot round, where fewer seats remain.

• PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card.
• PU CET (UG) 2026 Scorecard / Result printout downloaded from cetug.puchd.ac.in.
• Printed copy of the locked online Admission Form along with the fee payment receipt.
• Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate as proof of date of birth.
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (or board-issued provisional certificate).
• Character Certificate in Panjab University’s prescribed format, signed by the last school / institution attended.
• Migration Certificate (for students from boards other than CBSE / PSEB / HBSE / Chandigarh).
• Category Certificate (SC / ST / BC / EWS / PwD) issued by the competent authority, where applicable.
• Income / EWS Certificate, if claiming EWS benefit.
• Two recent passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded online.
• Original government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence.
• Weightage proof — NSS, NCC, Sports certificates, Single Girl Child affidavit, Defence Personnel certificate, as applicable.
• Gap-year affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, if you have a gap between Class 12 and the current admission.

Carry both originals and self-attested photocopies — the verification desk retains photocopies and returns originals after physical inspection.

How Much Money is Needed for PU CET Counselling 2026?

You should be ready to pay two distinct money components for PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling — a non-refundable processing fee at the time of online form submission, and refundable plus fixed admission charges payable on the day your seat is locked at the campus.

Non-Refundable Fees

These are paid online during admission form submission and at the time of seat acceptance. They are not returned even if you withdraw, change your seat or fail to report.

Refundable Fees

The University Security and Hostel Security (if applicable) are refundable on completion of the course or on a verified withdrawal, after adjusting any pending dues. Refund timelines and rules are governed by the Panjab University Withdrawal Policy notified each session.

Note: Indicative amounts are drawn from the previous PU admission handbook and may change in the 2026 session. The exact 2026 fee will be displayed on your generated admission slip at the time of seat locking.

PU CET 2026 Counselling Rounds & Seat Allotment

PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling is conducted over four consecutive days from 15 July to 18 July 2026, with each day reserved for specific merit-rank bands and programmes. If seats remain after the scheduled rounds, Panjab University conducts a spot round before classes commence on 20 July 2026.

Seat allotment is strictly based on merit position and category. If you skip your assigned day without a valid reason, you forfeit your turn and can only attend the spot round, where popular specialisations are usually already filled.

Reporting Process at Panjab University

On your assigned counselling day, you must report at the designated venue inside the Panjab University campus, Sector 14, Chandigarh. The reporting process moves through four desks — verification, choice locking, fee payment and admission slip generation.

• Verification Desk: Submit originals and self-attested photocopies. The desk verifies your name, merit position and category against the final merit list.
• Seat Allotment Desk: When your token is called, the live seat-matrix for your category is shown. You select an available B.Sc. (Hons.) specialisation or B. Pharmacy seat.
• Fee Payment Desk: Pay the first semester tuition fee plus refundable securities through the prescribed mode (DD / online challan).
• Admission Confirmation Desk: Collect your provisional admission letter and department-wise reporting instructions for 20 July 2026.

Carry a parent or guardian if you are under 18, since the admission form and provisional letter need a guardian’s counter-signature. Allow yourself the full day at the campus — the counselling can run until evening on peak days.

Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw — Which to Choose?

Because PU CET (UG) counselling is done in a single offline cycle, the choices you make at the venue are largely terminal. Use the table below to decide what to do once a seat is on offer.

If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance and tuition portion are not refunded — only the security components are returned as per Panjab University’s withdrawal slab. Choose Freeze if the offered seat is acceptable; choose Upgrade only when you can afford to lose your current allotment.