PTU Jalandhar Admission 2026

The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar, Punjab · PTU Jalandhar · Estd. 1997
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PTU 2026-27 B.Tech admissions through JEE Main 2026 + DTE Punjab counselling at admission.iitm.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University

I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG PTU), established in 1997 by the Punjab Technical University Act 1996 and renamed in 2015 in honour of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, is the state technological university of Punjab. Headquartered at Kapurthala (with main campus at Jalandhar Road, Kapurthala), PTU is purely an affiliating-and-examining technological university for all engineering, technology, pharmacy, architecture and management colleges across Punjab.

PTU has no constituent colleges directly — it is a fully affiliating university. PTU affiliates 200+ engineering and 100+ pharmacy/architecture/management colleges across Punjab. NAAC accredited; recognised by AICTE/COA/PCI. The university administers state-wide common syllabus and exams for engineering programmes in Punjab.

B.Tech admissions through JEE Main + state counselling by DTE Punjab (alongside Punjab CET system). B.Pharm through Punjab CET; B.Arch through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2; M.Tech through GATE; MBA through CMAT/MAT/CAT; MCA through Punjab CET. PTU does not conduct its own entrance.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

JEE Main / Punjab CET
Conducted by NTA / Punjab DTE

B.Tech admissions through JEE Main + state counselling by DTE Punjab. B.Pharm through Punjab CET; B.Arch through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2; M.Tech through GATE; MBA through CMAT/MAT/CAT; MCA through Punjab CET. PTU does not conduct its own entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 45% (40% SC/ST) + JEE Main. M.Tech: BTech 60% + GATE. MBA: bachelor 50% + entrance. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 08 Apr 2026 jeemain.nta.nic.in Upcoming
PTU State Counselling 2026 10 Jul 2026 ptu.ac.in Upcoming
PTU PhD Entrance 2026 15 Sept 2026 ptu.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.

PTU merit scholarships, Punjab state Mai Bhago Scholarship, Mukhyamantri Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, AICTE PG Scholarship for GATE-qualified, AICTE Pragati/Saksham.

Reservations

Punjab state policy: SC 25% (Mazhabi-Balmiki 12.5% + Other SC 12.5%), BC 5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; state quota 85%, all-India 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University?
The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University admits students primarily through JEE Main / Punjab CET. 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 The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at The IK Gujral Punjab Technical 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 The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University accept JEE Main / Punjab CET scores?
JEE Main / Punjab CET is the primary basis for admission at The IK Gujral Punjab Technical University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.