JAC Chandigarh 2027 is the Joint Admission Committee counselling for B.E., B.Arch and Integrated B.E.-MBA seats at CCET, CCA, UIET Panjab University, Dr SSB UICET and UIET Hoshiarpur. Seats are allotted on JEE Main 2027 ranks, so there is no separate exam. Registration is expected from May 2027.
JAC Chandigarh 2027
How JAC Chandigarh 2027 counselling works: expected dates, registration, eligibility, institutes, quota and seats, rounds, fees and documents.
| Full name | Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh counselling 2027 for B.E. and B.Arch |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Joint Admission Committee, Chandigarh (JAC office at CCET, Sector 26) |
| Exam level | UT counselling (Chandigarh); JAC Chandigarh holds no exam of its own |
| Courses / Purpose | B.E., B.Arch and Integrated B.E. (Chemical)-MBA at CCET, CCA, UIET, Dr SSB UICET and UIET Hoshiarpur |
| Selection | JEE Main 2027 All India Rank (Paper 1 for B.E., Paper 2A for B.Arch) |
| Application | Expected from May 2027, online only (2026: 14 May to 21 June) |
| Application fee | Rs 2,800 General; Rs 1,400 SC, ST and PwD; seat acceptance fee Rs 40,000 (2026 rates) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with Physics and Maths (B.Arch: 45% aggregate) plus a JEE Main 2027 rank |
| Mode | Online registration, choice filling and 5 rounds (3 regular, special, spot); physical reporting |
| Official website | jacchd.admissions.nic.in |
JAC Chandigarh 2027 Important Dates
JAC Chandigarh has not announced its 2027 schedule. In 2026, registration ran from 14 May to 21 June and the spot round allotment came in mid-August, so JAC Chandigarh 2027 is expected to run from May to August 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 final result and ranks | April 2027 Expected |
| Online application | May 2027 Expected |
| Counselling | July 2027 Expected |
| Special round and spot round | August 2027 Expected |
Is JAC Chandigarh an exam? How is it linked to JEE Main?
No. JAC Chandigarh is only a counselling and seat allotment process. You need an All India Rank in JEE Main 2027, and JAC Chandigarh matches that rank, your category and your quota with the choices you fill. There is no JAC Chandigarh syllabus, admit card or answer key.
| Institute | Programmes (2026 brochure) | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Sector 26 | B.E. Computer Science, Civil, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical | 85% Chandigarh quota, 15% outside |
| Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12 | B.Arch | 85% Chandigarh quota, 15% outside |
| University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh | B.E. Biotechnology, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, IT, Mechanical | All India (no Chandigarh quota) |
| Dr S.S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology (Dr SSB UICET), Panjab University | B.E. Chemical, B.E. Food Technology, Integrated B.E. (Chemical)-MBA | All India (no Chandigarh quota) |
| UIET, Panjab University SSG Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur | B.E. Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, IT, Mechanical | All India (no Chandigarh quota) |
JAC Chandigarh is separate from JoSAA 2027 (IITs, NITs, IIITs) and from JAC Delhi 2027 (DTU, NSUT and other Delhi universities). Each has its own portal and fee, so register for JAC Chandigarh separately if you want these colleges.
How to Apply for JAC Chandigarh 2027 (registration and Choice Filling)
You register, pay the counselling fee and fill choices online on jacchd.admissions.nic.in. Registration opens again before the special round for new candidates. The steps below follow the JAC Chandigarh 2026 brochure.
Apply Online for JAC Chandigarh 2027
Applications for JAC Chandigarh 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Open the JAC Chandigarh portal when registration starts and authenticate with your JEE Main 2027 application number, your name, your mother’s name and your date of birth.
- Create a password. Your JEE Main application number is your login ID. Add your email and mobile number.
- Fill the form: main category, sub-categories, Class 12 subject marks, where you passed Class 12 (Chandigarh or outside) and your 12-digit Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID, which was mandatory in 2026.
- Upload one PDF per category or sub-category you claim (Chandigarh quota, SC, OBC, EWS, PwD, sports, defence and others) for online document verification.
- Pay the non-refundable counselling fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Fill institute and branch choices in order of preference when choice filling opens, check the mock counselling result, then lock your choices and print them.
| Fee (2026 rates) | Amount | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling fee, General, EWS, BC and OBC | Rs 2,800 | Not refundable |
| Counselling fee, SC, ST and PwD | Rs 1,400 | Not refundable |
| Seat acceptance fee (paid online once a seat is allotted) | Rs 40,000 | Refunded if you withdraw online before the spot round |
| Spot round advance fee (if you have not paid the seat fee) | Rs 40,000 | Refunded in full if no seat is allotted |
The seat acceptance fee is adjusted against your first-year fee at the allotted institute. Category certificates had to be issued by 30 June 2026 for the regular rounds.
Who can apply for JAC Chandigarh 2027?
You can apply if you have a JEE Main 2027 All India Rank and meet the Class 12 subject rule of the course. The 2026 brochure set these conditions:
- B.E. and Integrated B.E. (Chemical)-MBA: Class 12 with five subjects, namely a language, Physics, Mathematics, one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject, and any other subject; or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics. You need a JEE Main Paper 1 rank.
- B.Arch: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics plus one listed subject (Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT and others) with at least 45% aggregate, or a 10+3 diploma with Mathematics with 45%. You need a JEE Main Paper 2A rank.
- You must have passed Class 12. A candidate with a compartment can join only if it is cleared before the last date of registration.
- You must be an Indian national. NRI and foreign national seats are filled through DASA or Panjab University’s international office, not JAC.
- You must meet the brochure’s medical fitness standards, including the visual acuity limits.
Inter se merit is your JEE Main All India Rank, except for sports and defence seats, which use separate merit lists. Candidates eligible for both B.E. and B.Arch fill one combined list of choices.
What is the Chandigarh quota in JAC Chandigarh?
The Chandigarh quota applies only at CCET and CCA. 85% of their seats go to candidates who passed Class 12 from a school or college in the Union Territory of Chandigarh recognised by the Chandigarh Administration, and 15% to everyone else. Domicile does not decide it.
| Seats (2026 brochure) | Chandigarh quota (85%) | Outside Chandigarh (15%) |
|---|---|---|
| CCET, four B.E. branches (300 seats + 13 supernumerary) | 255 | 45 |
| CCA, B.Arch (40 seats + 5 supernumerary) | 34 | 6 |
Panjab University institutes (UIET, Dr SSB UICET and UIET Hoshiarpur) have no Chandigarh quota. Their seats are open to all on JEE Main rank, with PU’s own reservation: they have no OBC category, so OBC candidates apply as BC under PU norms. In 2026, UIET Chandigarh had an intake of 108 in Computer Science and in IT, 120 in Electronics and Communication, and 81 each in Biotechnology, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical.
How does JAC Chandigarh seat allotment work?
JAC Chandigarh ran five online rounds in 2026: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, a special round and a spot round. After a first allotment, you must pay the Rs 40,000 seat acceptance fee online and submit your willingness, or the seat is cancelled.
- Yes upgradation: you keep the seat and stay in line for a higher choice in the next round.
- Freeze, no upgradation: you keep the seat and take no part in later regular rounds.
- Physical reporting: everyone holding a seat after Round 3 reports at the institute for document verification. Missing it cancels the seat.
- Special round: new candidates can register, and anyone can fill fresh choices for the vacant seats.
- Spot round: fresh choices are mandatory, and candidates who have not paid the seat fee pay Rs 40,000 in advance.
The full steps, upgradation rules and refunds are on the JAC Chandigarh seat allotment page.
What documents do you need for JAC Chandigarh 2027?
Bring the originals and one set of self-attested photocopies at physical reporting. The 2026 list for all candidates was:
- JEE Main result card
- Class 12 detailed marks sheet
- Class 10 certificate as date of birth proof
- Character certificate from the last institution attended
- Migration or transfer certificate from your Class 12 board
- Gap year affidavit, if you passed Class 12 before the counselling year
- Category certificates in the prescribed formats (SC, ST, OBC or BC, EWS, PwD, sports, defence and others), as uploaded during registration
JAC Chandigarh 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
JAC Chandigarh will publish the 2027 brochure and counselling schedule on its website before registration. Until then, the 2026 brochure is the best guide.
- PDFJAC Chandigarh 2026 Information Brochure (latest) (14 June 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKJAC Chandigarh official website: jacchd.admissions.nic.inOfficial site · jacchd.admissions.nic.inOpen