JAC Chandigarh Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Out; Check Direct Link to OR-CR

The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh has released the Round 1 Opening and Closing Rank (OR-CR) list for BTech and BArch admissions 2026. Candidates can now check the cutoff on the official website, jacchd.admissions.nic.in. Students who have secured a seat in Round 1 must pay the admission fee by July 13, 2026 to confirm their allotment.

The Round 1 seat allotment result was announced on July 10, 2026. The OR-CR report provides the opening and closing All India Ranks for each institute, branch, category, and quota, helping candidates evaluate their admission chances in upcoming rounds.

JAC Chandigarh Round 1 Cutoff 2026

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Round 1 Key Dates

How to Check the JAC Chandigarh 2026 Round 1 Cutoff?

Candidates can follow these steps to access the OR-CR report:

• Visit the official portal at jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
• Click on the "OR-CR for BTech and BArch 2026" link.
• Select the institute, category, and quota.
• View the opening and closing rank list.
• Download and save the report for future reference.

Participating Institutes Under JAC Chandigarh 2026

The counselling process covers the following government institutes:

• Panjab University (PU) and its affiliated engineering departments
• Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (CCET)
• Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA)

The Sports and Defence category merit lists have also been released. Candidates should verify their eligibility category before locking their seat.

How to Pay the JAC Chandigarh 2026 Round 1 Admission Fee?

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must pay an admission fee of Rs 40,000 to confirm their seat. Payment can be made through net banking, credit card, debit card, or e-challan. The payment deadline is July 13, 2026.

Students must also submit their willingness option before the deadline:

• Freeze: Confirm the current seat without participating in further rounds.
• Slide: Seek a branch upgrade within the same institute.
• Float: Allow upgrades to any participating institute in later rounds.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to jacchd.admissions.nic.in and check your Round 1 allotment.
2. Download the seat allotment letter and the OR-CR report.
3. Compare your rank with the closing rank of your branch.
4. Select your willingness as Freeze, Slide, or Float with care.
5. Pay the Rs 40,000 admission fee before July 13, 2026.
6. Save the payment receipt for Round 2 or physical reporting.

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