JAC Chandigarh 2026: Joint Admission Committee for Engineering & Architecture

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Overview

The JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling process is conducted by the Joint Admission Committee Chandigarh for admission into engineering and architecture programs offered by participating institutes in Chandigarh. Admissions are based on ranks obtained in JEE Main 2026, and the entire counselling process is carried out in online mode. 

The JAC Chandigarh 2026 admission process for engineering and architecture programs is conducted entirely online based on National Testing Agency conducted JEE Main 2026 ranks. No separate entrance test is conducted for admission.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Candidates planning to participate in JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling should stay updated with the important dates related to registration, document verification, and seat allotment. The official schedule is released after the declaration of JEE Main 2026 results, and missing deadlines may lead to disqualification from the admission process. 

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Courses Offered

JAC Chandigarh provides admission to the following undergraduate programs:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
• Integrated B.E. (Chemical) – MBA

Admissions are based on:

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for admission, candidates must carefully review the JAC Chandigarh 2026 eligibility criteria for different courses. Eligibility requirements are based on performance in JEE Main 2026 along with academic qualifications such as Class 12 subjects and minimum marks criteria. 

Eligibility for B.E. / B.Tech / Integrated B.E.–MBA

Candidates must:

• Qualify JEE Main 2026 Paper 1
• Pass Class 12 with the following subjects:

Required Subjects:

• Language (Hindi / English / Punjabi / Any Other Language)
• Physics
• Mathematics
• One of the following:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Technical Vocational Subject
• Any other subject

OR

• Pass 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

Eligibility for B.Arch

Candidates must:

• Qualify JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A
• Pass Class 12 with:

Minimum Requirements:

• Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
• Minimum 50% marks in PCM
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

OR

• Pass 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Choice Filling & Locking Rules

Candidates must follow the official choice filling rules carefully.

• Candidates can fill multiple choices of courses and colleges.
• Choices can be:
  • Added
  • Deleted
  • Reordered
• Candidates eligible for both Engineering and Architecture must fill one combined choice list.
• Architecture-only candidates are automatically considered for the B.Arch program at CCA after registration.
• Candidates can modify choices multiple times before locking.
• Choice locking is mandatory and requires password confirmation.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Reservation & Quota Details

Reservation and quota rules apply to selected institutions.

Chandigarh Quota

Applicable only for:

• Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology
• Chandigarh College of Architecture

Eligibility:

• Candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognized institution located in Chandigarh.

Outside Chandigarh Quota

Applicable to candidates who passed Class 12 from institutions outside Chandigarh.

OBC Reservation Rule

• OBC reservation is not available in Panjab University institutes.
• OBC candidates may apply under BC Category, subject to valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate and eligibility norms.

Special Categories

Separate selection criteria may apply for:

• Sports Category
• Defence Category

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Academic Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet academic qualification requirements based on the selected program.

Eligibility for B.E. / Integrated B.E.–MBA

Candidates must:

• Pass Class 12 with at least five subjects, including:

Required Subjects:

• Language
• Physics
• Mathematics
• One of:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Technical Vocational Subject
• One additional subject

OR

• Pass 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

Eligibility for B.Arch

Candidates must:

• Pass Class 12 with:

Required Subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• One of:
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering Graphics

Minimum Marks:

• 45% aggregate marks

OR

• Pass 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics
• Minimum 45% aggregate

Year of Passing Eligibility

Candidates are eligible if they:

• Passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, OR
• Are appearing in 2026

Candidates who passed before 2024 are generally not eligible.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Application Process

Candidates must complete the online registration process through the official admission portal.

Official Website: JAC Chandigarh Admission Portal

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Registration Steps

Follow the steps below to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official JAC Chandigarh admission website.
2. Click "New Candidate Registration".
3. Enter JEE Main 2026 details and personal information.
4. Upload required category documents.
5. Pay the registration fee using:
   • Debit Card
   • Credit Card
   • Net Banking
   • UPI
6. Save and print the registration confirmation page.

Documents Required for JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling 

Candidates participating in JAC Chandigarh 2026 counselling must upload and verify required documents during the registration and reporting stages. Failure to provide valid documents may result in cancellation of candidature.

Required Documents List

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 Mark Sheet (Date of Birth Proof)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• JEE Main 2026 Scorecard
• NATA 2026 Scorecard (For B.Arch Candidates)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD, if applicable)
• Residence Certificate (if claiming Chandigarh quota)
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Character Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size Photographs
• Seat Allotment Letter
• Fee Payment Receipt

All documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format during online registration.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Application Fee

Category document upload is mandatory during registration.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Registration Dates (Tentative)

Participating Institutes Under JAC Chandigarh 2026

Admissions are offered across the following participating institutes:

1. Punjab Engineering College
2. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
3. Dr S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology
4. Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology
5. University Institute of Engineering and Technology, PUSSGRC Hoshiarpur
6. Chandigarh College of Architecture

Approximately 1,500+ engineering seats and about 40–45 architecture seats are available across these institutes.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Registration & Counselling Schedule (Tentative)

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Cutoff Details

The JAC Chandigarh cutoff 2026 will be released after each counselling round in the form of opening and closing ranks.

Cutoffs are prepared based on:

• JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 rank for B.E./B.Tech
• JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A rank for B.Arch

Cutoff ranks vary depending on:

• Institute
• Course
• Category
• Seat availability
• Counselling round

Candidates should review previous year cutoffs to estimate admission chances.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Fee Structure Comparison

The tuition fees vary slightly across participating institutes.

Fees may vary slightly based on course and category.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Counselling Process

The counselling process includes multiple online and offline steps to complete admission.

Counselling Steps

1. Online Registration
2. Fee Payment
3. Document Upload
4. Choice Filling
5. Choice Locking
6. Seat Allotment
7. Seat Acceptance Fee Payment
8. Physical Reporting to Institute

Candidates must pay ₹40,000 as the seat acceptance fee after allotment to confirm admission.

Choice filling rules:

• Candidates can fill unlimited choices.
• Engineering and Architecture choices can be filled together.
• Choices must be locked before deadline.

Failure to lock choices may result in disqualification from seat allotment.

JAC Chandigarh 2026 Seat Allotment Process 

The seat allotment process in JAC Chandigarh 2026 is conducted online based on candidate preferences, ranks, category, and seat availability.

Factors Affecting Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on:

• JEE Main 2026 Rank
• Category Reservation
• Choice Filling Order
• Seat Availability
• Previous Round Allotment Status

Candidates must regularly check the official portal after each round to view allotment results.

How to Check JAC Chandigarh 2026 Seat Allotment Result 

Candidates can check their seat allotment results online through the official JAC Chandigarh portal.

Steps to Check Seat Allotment

1. Visit the official JAC Chandigarh website
2. Log in using Application Number and Password
3. Click on Seat Allotment Result
4. Download the allotment letter
5. Pay the seat acceptance fee
6. Report to the allotted institute

Candidates should download and save the allotment letter for future reference.