Punjabi University Patiala Admission 2026

Punjabi University
Patiala, Punjab · Punjabi U · Estd. 1962
UG Closed PG Open PhD Open
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PG (M.Sc/M.A/M.Com/MCA etc.) applications open till 25 June 2026 via pupadmissions.ac.in. UG counselling done; few vacant UG seats remain. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Punjabi University

Punjabi University (PUP) is a public state university located in Patiala, Punjab. Established on 30 April 1962 by the Punjab Government through the Punjabi University Act, the university was originally founded with the primary aim of advancing Punjabi language, literature and culture. PUP has since grown into a multi-disciplinary university with 75+ teaching and research departments and 200+ affiliated colleges across the Patiala, Mansa, Bathinda and Sangrur regions.

PUP has 7 faculties — Arts & Culture, Languages, Sciences, Business Studies, Education & Information Sciences, Engineering & Technology, and Medicine — offering UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes. The university hosts notable schools including the Punjabi University Patiala Yadavindra College of Engineering (YCoE) at Talwandi Sabo, the University Business School (UBS) and the Department of Religious Studies.

Most Punjabi University UG and PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. B.Tech admissions follow JEE Main; MBA accepts CMAT/MAT; PG and PhD programmes conduct department-level entrance examinations where applicable. The university also offers a strong distance-education programme through the Directorate of Distance Education.

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Application fee: ₹900 (General) / ₹450 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + Department entrance / PhD entrance
Conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala

Most Punjabi University UG and PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. B.Tech admissions follow JEE Main scores via Punjab counselling. MBA admissions accept CMAT/MAT scores. Some PG and PhD programmes have their own department entrance examinations. The Directorate of Distance Education accepts applications throughout the academic year.

Other accepted exams

  • Merit (Class 12 / Bachelor's)
  • JEE Main (B.Tech)
  • CMAT
  • MAT
  • Punjabi University PhD Entrance
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 45-50% (relaxation for reserved categories). B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM at 60%+ and a valid JEE Main 2026 score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories). MBA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid CMAT/MAT score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / Punjabi University PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
UG counselling / document verification 01 Jun 2026 – 02 Jun 2026 — — Closed
PG application last date (without late fee) TBA – 25 Jun 2026 — — Open
PG general counselling / document verification 13 Jul 2026 – 14 Jul 2026 — — Upcoming
LL.M. entrance test 02 Aug 2026 — — Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Visit pupadmissions.ac.in and register with email and mobile number
  2. 2
    Choose programme — UG, PG, B.Tech, LLB, MBA, PhD or Diploma
  3. 3
    Fill the application form and upload Class 10/12 / Bachelor's marksheets, photograph, signature, caste/income certificate
  4. 4
    Pay the application fee online (Rs 700-1000 by category)
  5. 5
    For B.Tech: submit JEE Main 2026 score in the application
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    For PG/PhD with entrance: appear in the relevant department entrance test
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    Counselling and admission based on merit / JEE Main / entrance score
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    Report at the Punjabi University Patiala campus or assigned department

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.

Punjabi University offers Punjab Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/BC/OBC, the Punjab University Merit Scholarship, fee concessions for Single Girl Child and differently-abled candidates, the Earn-and-Learn scheme, sports/NCC scholarships, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Punjab state reservation policy applies: SC 25%, BC 12%, plus 4% PwBD horizontal. EWS 10% per Government of India norms. Punjab domicile preference applies in counselling. Sports/NCC, defence wards, Single Girl Child and Punjabi-language quotas per the PUP prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Punjabi University?
Punjabi University admits students primarily through Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + Department entrance / PhD entrance. 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 Punjabi University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹900 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹450 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Punjabi University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Punjabi 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 Punjabi University accept Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + Department entrance / PhD entrance scores?
Merit + JEE Main (B.Tech) + Department entrance / PhD entrance is the primary basis for admission at Punjabi University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.