Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) employs a merit-based admissions process. The university considers both national and state-administered entrance examinations, as well as its own assessments for specific programs. The selection procedure further involves group discussions and interviews for programs like MBA, M.Sc. and others.
Admission Insight
- B.Tech: JEE Main / GUJCET
- M.Tech: GATE
- MBA: CAT/XAT/NMAT.
- Admission to other UG and PG programs is through a written test conducted by the university.
- For doctorate programs, the university conducts the Research Aptitude Test (RAT).
PDEU Important Dates
Here are the important dates for Admission
JEE Main Exam Dates
GUJCET Exam Dates
Gujarat ACPC Counselling Dates
PDEU B.Tech Admission
At the UG level, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) offers B.Tech and B.Tech Lateral. Seat intake varies depending on the branch.
Admission is based on JEE Main and GUJCET rank. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of 45% marks in 10+2 before applying.
Intake & Seat Distribution
67% of B.Tech seats are filled based on JEE Main (All India Rank), and the rest are filled under ACPC based on GUJCET.
| Program |
ACPC (33%) |
All India (67%) |
Total Seat |
| Biotechnology |
20 |
31 |
60 |
| Chemical Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
| Civil Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
| Computer Engineering |
79 |
125 |
240 |
| Computer Science & Business Systems |
20 |
31 |
60 |
| Electrical Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
| Information & Communication Technology |
60 |
93 |
180 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
| Petroleum Engineering |
40 |
62 |
120 |
PDEU B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
- Candidates must have completed 10+2 in the science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% in the case of the reserved category)
- Selection is via JEE Main and GUJCET rank.
PDEU B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
B.Tech admissions for the academic year 2025-26 have concluded. Based on previous patterns, a tentative admission timeline for 2026 is presented below:
| Event |
Date (Tentative) |
| Application Timeline |
January 1, 2026 - May 25, 2026 |
| All India Cutoff List (Round 1) |
June 10, 2026 |
| All India Cutoff List (Round 2) |
June 19, 2026 |
| All India Cutoff List (Round 3) |
June 26, 2026 |
| Fresh Registration after Round 1 for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] |
Jun 19, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026 |
| Admission Timeline [B.Tech] |
Mar 24, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026 |
| JEE-Main counselling |
Jun 03, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 |
| Round-2: Choice Filling & Alteration for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] |
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 |
| Round-2 Allotment List for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] |
Jul 30, 2026 |
| Round-2: Online Admission Cancellation for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech] |
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026 |
| Gujarat-ACPC counselling |
Aug 02, 2026 |
PDEU B.Tech Cutoff
The GUJCET Cutoff 2025 for the General Category ranged from 692 to 11199 in Round One of counselling.
PDEU UG Admission
PDEU, apart from engineering, offers general UG courses like BA (Hons), BBA (Hons), B.Com (Hons), and B.Sc (Hons) under the School of Liberal Studies—each of 4-year duration.
Admissions are determined through a written test and an interview round. The B.Sc. program, however, does not require an entrance test, as candidates are primarily evaluated on Class 12 marks and PI.
Candidates who meet the 10+2 eligibility criteria can appear for the written test.
| Course Name |
Specializations |
Seats |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| BA (Hons.) |
English Literature, Economics, Governance and Public Administration, Psychology, International Relations, Mass Communication |
200 |
10+2 in the relevant stream |
University written test + PI |
| BBA (Hons.) |
Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management |
200 |
10+2 in the relevant stream |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) |
Maths, Chemistry, Physics |
60 |
10+2 (science) |
Class 12 marks + PI |
| B.Com.(Hons.) |
Finance and Accounts, Banking and Insurance, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Marketing and Management |
200 |
10+2 (Commerce) |
University written test + PI |
Reservation Policy: SC - 15%, ST - 7.5% and PH - 3%
Girls Quota: 50% of seats shall be earmarked for girls.
PDEU M.Tech Admission 2025
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) offers M.Tech in 16 different specialisations, with an intake capacity of 18 seats each.
Candidates seeking admission need to appear in the General Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
The university fills 50% of seats through GATE, and 50% are filled via personal interviews (PI) for non-GATE candidates.
| Course |
Specialization |
Seat |
| M.Tech |
Mechanical Engg, Electrical (Power Systems), Petroleum Engg, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, VLSI Design, Cyber Security, Environmental Engg, Energy System, AI, Civil (Construction), |
18 |
PDEU M.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
- Candidates must have completed a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.
- 50% seats are allotted through GATE, and 50% (non-GATE candidates) via personal interview.
PDEU PG Admission
Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers MBA, MA, and M.Sc. at the PG level.
Candidates seeking admission to an MBA need to appear in CAT / XAT / NMAT. The final selection is based on the entrance exam score, GD, WAT, PI, work experience, and academic performance.
For MA and M.Sc., selection will be done based on marks obtained in a written test conducted by the university.
| Course |
Specialization |
Seat Intake |
| MBA |
Energy & Infra, HRM, Finance, Operations, Marketing |
180 +2 (Defence) |
| MA |
Public Policy & Admin, Politics & International Science, Psychology, Mass Comms, Economics, English |
20 each |
| M.Sc |
Physics, Chemistry |
25 each |
PDEU PG Eligibility & Selection Criteria
MBA
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate (5% marks relaxation for reserved categories)
- Selection is through a combination of CAT/ XAT/ NMAT scores, followed by a Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, Personal Interview, Work Experience and Academic Performance
Selection of students shall be done using the following criteria, along with the weightage indicated below:
| Criterion |
Weightage |
| CAT/XAT/NMAT/GMAT Score |
50% |
| Group Discussion |
10% |
| Written Ability Test |
05% |
| Personal Interview |
20% |
| Work Experience |
10% |
| Academic Performance |
05% |
| Total |
100% |
MA/M.Com
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline—40% weightage to graduation score
- 50% weightage to personal interview
- 10% to the statement of purpose
M.Sc.
- B.Sc/ B. Sc (Hons.) in relevant subject—50% weightage to graduation score
- 25% weightage to the written test
- 25% weightage to personal interview
PDEU PhD Admission
Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers admission to the PhD programs in the following specialisations: Liberal Arts, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Science, Environmental Science & Engineering, Solar Energy, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ICT, Petroleum Technology.
PDEU PhD Eligibility & Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (5% marks relaxation for reserved categories)
- Selection via Written Aptitude Test (WAT) scores, followed by a personal interview
PDEU Application Process
- Visit the PDEU official admission portal.
- Register yourself.
- Fill in the personal and academic details.
- Choose the program.
- Upload the required documents.
Required documents
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Entrance exam scorecards (e.g., JEE Main, GATE)
- School Leaving or Transfer Certificate
- Aadhar card, photo, signature
- Caste certificate / Non‑Creamy layer card / Gap certificate if applicable
- Pay the application fee (online: credit/debit card or net banking): INR 700 for B.Tech/B.Sc/MA/M.Com, INR 500 for MTech, and INR 1,200 for SLS.
PDEU Admission FAQs
Ques. How do I get a seat in the BTech program at PDEU?
Ans. The PDEU will fill 35% of the available seats with applicants who completed the qualifying examination from schools in India (including Gujarat State) and have registered for the JEE Main. The JEE Main rank and marks will be used to determine the merit list for these seats.
Ques. How do I apply to PDEU for admission?
Ans. The application must be completed online at the official website of PDEU by candidates. The application form's information needs to be accurate. The candidate will be required to pay the registration fee online in the amount of INR 1,000 via internet banking, a debit card, or a credit card. Take a printout of the completed form for your records once it has been submitted.
Ques. Does PDEU offer a scholarship to its students?
Ans. PDEU offers several scholarships to its students. PDEU Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates based on merit only. To know more about scholarships. Merit Scholarship and Merit cum Means Scholarship are provided to B.Tech students. Financial assistance is also provided to M.Tech. and PhD students at PDEU.
Ques. What is the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme at PDEU?
Ans. The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aims to enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). This scheme supports both full-time and part-time PhD candidates across various institutions in India.
- Full-Time PhD Candidates: Receive a monthly fellowship of INR 38,750 for the first two years, increasing to INR 43,750 for the subsequent years, up to a maximum of five years or until PhD completion, whichever is earlier.
- Part-Time PhD Candidates: Are provided a one-time incentive of INR 3,00,000 upon successful completion of their PhD.
Ques. What is the reservation policy at PDEU?
Ans. For admission at PDEU, the seats shall be reserved for the candidates of All India Seats under the following categories: Scheduled Caste (SC) (15%), Scheduled Tribe (ST) (7.5%), Physically Handicapped (PH) (3%), Children of Defence Personnel and Ex-servicemen (1%).
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