Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 is the common entrance test for B.Ed. (General), B.Ed. (Yoga) and B.Ed. Special Education seats in the four colleges of education in UT Chandigarh. Panjab University conducted it in 2026 for the Chandigarh Administration. The 2027 dates are not out yet; the test is expected in July 2027.
Chandigarh B.Ed 2027
This page covers Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 expected dates, who conducts it, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, seats and the exam pattern.
| Full name | B.Ed. Common Entrance Test (CET) for Colleges of Education in UT Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2026 (appointed by Chandigarh Administration); 2027 body not yet named |
| Exam level | UT level (Chandigarh) |
| Courses / Purpose | B.Ed. (General), B.Ed. (Yoga), B.Ed. Special Education (ID): 250 seats in 4 colleges |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 (12 July in 2026) |
| Application | Expected June 2027, online at chandigarhbed.puchd.ac.in |
| Application fee | Rs 3,000 (General); Rs 1,500 (SC, ST, PwD) (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's or Master's degree with 50% (B.E./B.Tech 55%); 5% relaxation for SC/ST |
| Mode | Offline, OMR sheet, at centres in Chandigarh only |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks (5 parts of 20) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | chandigarhbed.puchd.ac.in |
Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 Important Dates
The 2027 schedule has not been announced, so the dates below are expected months based on 2026, when the prospectus came out on 10 June, the test was held on 12 July and counselling ran in August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus and online form | June 2027 Expected |
| Online registration | June 2027 Expected |
| Admit card online | July 2027 Expected |
| Entrance test | July 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Result | July 2027 Expected |
| Physical counselling | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Chandigarh B.Ed 2027
You apply online only, on the B.Ed. Admission (Chandigarh) website, once the 2027 prospectus is out. In 2026 the form had three deadlines: registration by 30 June, and fee payment and form completion by 5 July.
Apply Online for Chandigarh B.Ed 2027
Applications for Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 are expected in June 2027.
- Read the prospectus on the admission website, especially the eligibility and the UT pool rules.
- Register online to generate your login ID and password. They are also sent to your registered email ID.
- Log in and pay the application fee online.
- Fill in each section (Profile, Academic Qualification, Admission Pool and Documents), upload your photo and signature, and lock each section.
- Mark every category you claim (for example SC, OBC, EWS, PwD, defence, freedom fighter or sports) carefully. No change of category or pool is allowed later.
- Download your admit card from your login when it is released, about five days before the test.
| Item | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Application fee (General) | Rs 3,000, online only, non-refundable |
| Application fee (SC, ST, PwD) | Rs 1,500; send the form printout and category certificate to the CET Cell by the deadline |
| Completing a paid but unfinished form | At the CET Cell, PU, with a late fee of Rs 500 (9 July 2026) |
| Fresh form after the deadline | At the CET Cell, PU, with a late fee of Rs 1,500 plus the form fee (9 July 2026) |
| Help | [email protected], phone 7696832271, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Creating a login ID or paying the fee alone does not complete the application. An incomplete form is cancelled, so lock every section before the last date.
Who can apply for Chandigarh B.Ed 2027?
You can apply if you have at least 50% marks in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Social Sciences or Humanities, or 55% in B.E. or B.Tech with Science and Mathematics. SC and ST candidates get 5% relaxation, so 45% is their minimum. These are the 2026 rules, which follow NCTE norms.
- You must have studied your major teaching subject for at least three years at Bachelor’s level or two years at Master’s level.
- Graduates without a relevant school subject can apply only for B.Ed. (Yoga) and B.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability).
- B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. graduates with 50% in a relevant school subject are eligible.
- Final-year students can apply, but they are allowed into counselling only if they show they meet the conditions on the counselling date.
Seats are split into two pools. The UT pool (60% of seats) is for candidates who studied their qualifying degree as regular students for at least two years in colleges situated in Chandigarh. The General pool (40%) is for everyone else, including distance and private graduates. EWS seats (10%) are over and above the intake.
Which colleges and seats are offered through Chandigarh B.Ed 2027?
The test fills 250 sanctioned seats in four colleges of education affiliated to Panjab University and situated in Chandigarh. These are the 2026 seats.
| College | Course | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government College of Education, Sector 20-D | B.Ed. (General) | 100 |
| Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36-B (women only) | B.Ed. (General) | 100 |
| Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Sector 31-C | B.Ed. Special Education (Intellectual Disability) | 30 |
| Government College of Yoga Education and Health, Sector 23-A | B.Ed. (Yoga) | 20 |
| Total | 250 |
At counselling the university allots only your major teaching subject; the college allots the minor subject. Dev Samaj College of Education admits women only.
What is the Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 exam pattern?
The test is one paper of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with no negative marking. Each question has four options and you mark answers on an OMR sheet with a black ball pen.
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| B | Teaching Potential | 20 | 20 |
| C | General Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| D | English (compulsory) | 20 | 20 |
| E | Punjabi (if studied in Class 10) or Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| Total | One booklet, OMR answer sheet, 2 hours | 100 | 100 |
Parts A to C are printed in English, Hindi and Punjabi. In Part E you answer Punjabi if you studied Punjabi in Class 10, otherwise Hindi, and you must write your choice on the attendance sheet or Part E is not evaluated. You need at least 25% (General) or 20% (SC, ST, PwD) to qualify. See the Chandigarh B.Ed syllabus for topics.
Who conducts the Chandigarh B.Ed entrance test?
Panjab University, Chandigarh conducts the test and admissions. The Directorate of Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration appoints PU as the competent authority, and PU has run every test from 2018 to 2026. The admission office was run from the Department of Community Education and Disability Studies at PU, and the coordinator handled counselling.
Panjab University is expected to conduct Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 as well. The 2027 prospectus, expected in June 2027, will confirm the details.
Chandigarh B.Ed 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027 notice has been issued yet. The latest official prospectus and the admission website are listed below.
- PDFB.Ed. Admissions (Chandigarh) 2026 Prospectus, revised (latest) (10 June 2026)Official site · chandigarhbed.puchd.ac.inOpen
- LINKB.Ed. Admission (Chandigarh) official websiteOfficial site · chandigarhbed.puchd.ac.inOpen