PSOU Patiala Admission 2026

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University

Patiala, Punjab · PSOU Patiala · Estd. 2019

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

PSOU July 2026 cycle registration to open June 2026 at psou.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PSOU), established in 2019 by an Act of the Punjab state legislature, is the state open university of Punjab. Headquartered at Patiala, PSOU is named in honour of Guru Nanak Dev — the founder of Sikhism — and provides Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online education to learners across Punjab and beyond. The university was established to fill the long-felt need for a dedicated open university in Punjab.

PSOU offers UG (BA, BCom, BBA, BCA, BSc), PG (MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MSW), MPhil, PhD, Certificate and Diploma programmes through ODL and online modes. The university has regional centres across Punjab and study centres in major districts. Recognised by UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau) for ODL and online programmes.

Admissions are rolling — two intakes annually (January and July cycles). UG admissions on Plus Two pass basis; PG on bachelor degree basis. No entrance for most programmes; merit-based with relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD.

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Application fee: ₹300 (General) / ₹150 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit)

Conducted by Punjab State Open University

No entrance examination — admissions on rolling basis with two cycles (January and July). UG on Plus Two merit; PG on bachelor degree. ODL + online mode. UGC-DEB recognised.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor degree 40% (35% SC/ST) in relevant stream.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
PSOU January 2026 Cycle (closed)	31 Jan 2026	—	psou.ac.in	Closed
PSOU July 2026 Cycle Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	psou.ac.in	Upcoming
PSOU July 2026 Last Date	15 Aug 2026	—	psou.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Punjab state Mai Bhago Scholarship, Mukhyamantri Scholarship, PSOU SC/ST/PwBD fee concessions, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP.

Reservations

Punjab state policy with relaxations for ODL learners; fee waivers for SC/ST/BPL.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University?

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University admits students primarily through Plus Two / UG marks (Merit). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹150 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University accept Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) scores?

Plus Two / UG marks (Merit) is the primary basis for admission at Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.