CCET Chandigarh admits students to B.E. and M.E. programmes through merit-based routes. B.E. admission requires a JEE Main 2026 rank and JAC Chandigarh counselling, while M.E. selection mainly uses GATE scores. The annual B.E. fee ranges from INR 69,000 to INR 76,000, and the reference first-year M.E. fee is INR 61,000.

CCET is a government college managed by the Chandigarh Administration. It does not take part in JoSAA or CSAB counselling. Of the B.E. seats, 85% are for students who completed Class 12 at a Chandigarh school, while the remaining 15% are available through the Other State Quota.

Admission update:

  • B.E. is a 4-year course, and admission is handled through JAC Chandigarh counselling.
  • M.E. is a 2-year course, with admission based mainly on GATE scores. Applicants can check the 2026 schedule at ccet.ac.in.
  • As a government college under the Chandigarh Administration, CCET fills every seat through JAC Chandigarh merit. It has no management quota.
  • A JEE Main 2026 rank is compulsory for B.E. applicants because CCET does not hold a separate entrance examination.
  • The Chandigarh School Quota covers 85% of B.E. seats and applies to students who studied Classes 10 and 12 at schools in Chandigarh.
  • Applicants who do not qualify for the Chandigarh School Quota compete for the remaining 15% of seats under the Other State Quota.
  • The four B.E. branches together have 240 seats, with 60 seats in each branch.
  • General category applicants pay a JAC Chandigarh registration fee of INR 800.
  • A seat acceptance payment of INR 40,000 is charged in a counselling round. It is refundable or adjusted against the final college fee.

Direct admission is not available at CCET Chandigarh. Seats are allotted only through merit and JAC Chandigarh counselling.

CCET Admission Portal 2026: jacchd.admissions.nic.in

CCET Chandigarh B.E. Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, CCET Chandigarh offers B.E. courses in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. The approved intake is 60 students per branch. Applicants must use JAC Chandigarh for admission, and the Chandigarh School Quota gives eligible local-school students access to 85% of the seats.

CCET Chandigarh B.E. Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility for all four B.E. branches is based on Class 12 subjects, marks, and the applicant's JEE Main 2026 rank. Diploma holders can seek direct entry to the second year through the lateral-entry process.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
B.E. in All Branches Applicants must complete Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or Biology. They need at least 60% aggregate in PCM and a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. JAC Chandigarh assigns seats using the JEE Main 2026 All India Rank, applicable quota, and the preferences entered during choice filling.
B.E. Lateral Entry, 3 years A recognised Polytechnic diploma in Engineering with at least 60% marks is required. Selected students enter the second year directly. Admission takes place through JAC Chandigarh lateral-entry counselling, with diploma marks used to prepare the merit order.

CCET Chandigarh B.E. Selection Process 2026

JAC Chandigarh manages the complete B.E. selection process on merit. CCET neither conducts an additional entrance test nor holds an interview for these seats.

  • Only applicants with a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank can join JAC Chandigarh counselling.
  • The Chandigarh School Quota reserves 85% of seats for candidates who studied both Class 10 and Class 12 at a school located in Chandigarh.
  • The Other State Quota provides the remaining 15% of seats to eligible applicants from across India.
  • For every counselling round, allotment depends on the applicant's JEE Main rank, quota status, and order of programme choices.
  • Applicants must upload their documents and complete verification to establish eligibility.
  • After accepting an allotted seat, a student may seek an upgrade in a later round if a preferred seat becomes available.
  • CCET is outside the JoSAA and CSAB systems. Applicants must register separately for JAC Chandigarh counselling.

How to Apply for B.E. at CCET Chandigarh?

B.E. applicants submit their details through JAC Chandigarh rather than completing a separate CCET application form.

  • Step 1: Create an account on the official JAC Chandigarh portal at jacchd.admissions.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Complete the online registration and pay INR 800 if applying under the General category.
  • Step 3: Upload all required records and finish the document-verification process.
  • Step 4: Arrange the available college and branch choices in order of preference, then lock the submitted choices.
  • Step 5: Sign in to the JAC Chandigarh portal to view the seat-allotment result.
  • Step 6: If a seat is allotted, pay the INR 40,000 acceptance fee and complete physical reporting as instructed.
  • Step 7: Applicants seeking an upgrade, or those who did not receive a seat earlier, may continue into later counselling rounds.

CCET Chandigarh B.E. Fees 2026

The table lists the stated B.E., hostel, registration, and seat-acceptance charges. Applicants should confirm the payable amount through the official college website before making a payment.

Fee Component Amount
B.E. Tuition and Other Fees, 4 years INR 69,000 to INR 76,000 per year
Total B.E. Fees, 4 years INR 2,77,000 to INR 3,04,000
Optional Hostel Charges, paid separately INR 4,450 to INR 8,800 per year
JAC Chandigarh Registration Fee for General Category INR 800
Refundable Seat Acceptance Fee per Round INR 40,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Exact fee details are available from CCET or through ccet.ac.in.

CCET Chandigarh M.E. Admission 2026

Postgraduate engineering options at CCET Chandigarh include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Technology, and Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering. A relevant GATE score is the main basis for admission to these M.E. programmes.

CCET Chandigarh M.E. Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
M.E. in All Branches, 2 years A B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant field from a recognised university is required. Applicants must have at least 60% marks, or an equivalent CGPA, and a valid GATE score in the related paper. Valid GATE scores are considered first. If seats remain vacant, CCET uses the PU-CET (PG) entrance examination conducted by Panjab University.

CCET Chandigarh M.E. Admission Process 2026

Applicants with valid GATE scores receive priority in M.E. seat allotment. Non-GATE candidates may be considered through Panjab University's PU-CET (PG) only for seats left vacant after the GATE-based process.

  • Step 1: Secure a valid GATE score in the discipline related to the chosen M.E. course.
  • Step 2: Submit the M.E. application through the official CCET channel at ccet.ac.in or through Panjab University, as applicable.
  • Step 3: GATE rank and branch preference determine the initial seat allotment.
  • Step 4: If vacancies remain, applicants without GATE scores can take PU-CET (PG) for consideration.
  • The Computer Science and Engineering branch has an intake of 9 seats. Applicants should confirm the intake for the other branches at ccet.ac.in.
  • The stated M.E. first-year fee is INR 61,000. The exact amount should be checked at ccet.ac.in.

CCET Chandigarh Scholarships

CCET Chandigarh students may receive college-level or central government scholarships. Support is linked either to a student's academic rank in the class or to the applicable category.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefit
CCET Merit Scholarship for Ranks 1 to 3 Students holding the first 3 ranks in their class during an academic year 100% tuition fee reimbursement
CCET Merit Scholarship for Ranks 4 to 6 Students placed at ranks 4, 5, or 6 in their class during an academic year 50% tuition fee reimbursement
SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship SC/ST students covered by the central government scheme Full tuition fee and a maintenance allowance according to central government norms
EWS Scholarship Economically Weaker Section students who hold a valid EWS certificate Full scholarship according to government norms
CCET Institutional Scholarship Eligible meritorious students and SC/ST students studying at CCET Support according to CCET institutional norms

CCET Chandigarh Admission FAQs

Ques. Which counselling portal should a CCET B.E. applicant use?

Ans. Applicants must use JAC Chandigarh at jacchd.admissions.nic.in. CCET is not a GFTI and does not admit students through JoSAA or CSAB. A student who takes JEE Main 2026 must also complete a separate JAC Chandigarh registration.

Ques. Can a student apply for CCET B.E. without taking JEE Main 2026?

Ans. No. Entry to JAC Chandigarh counselling requires a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. CCET does not provide an alternative B.E. entrance test.

Ques. Who can claim the Chandigarh School Quota?

Ans. A candidate must have studied both Class 10 and Class 12 at a school in Chandigarh to claim this quota. It covers 85% of B.E. seats. All other eligible students compete through the 15% Other State Quota.

Ques. What academic conditions must a regular B.E. applicant meet?

Ans. The applicant must pass Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics and Mathematics as required subjects. The third subject can be Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, or Biology. Admission also requires at least 60% aggregate in PCM and a valid JEE Main 2026 rank.

Ques. How is the CCET B.E. intake divided among its branches?

Ans. The total approved intake is 240 seats. Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering each have 60 seats. The quota split assigns 85% to eligible Chandigarh-school candidates and 15% to Other State candidates.

Ques. Which payments are required during JAC Chandigarh registration and seat acceptance?

Ans. A General category applicant pays INR 800 as the registration fee. After allotment, the seat acceptance charge is INR 40,000 per round. This amount is refundable or adjusted against the final semester fee when the student reports.

Ques. What counselling stages can follow the three regular JAC rounds?

Ans. JAC Chandigarh conducts three main rounds. A Special Round and a Spot Round may then be used for seats that remain vacant. Students may continue through more than one round and seek an upgrade when a preferred option becomes available.

Ques. How does CCET select students for its M.E. programmes?

Ans. Selection mainly uses a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline. Applicants also need a related B.E. or B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks. If seats remain after GATE-based allotment, Panjab University's PU-CET (PG) can be used to fill those vacancies.

Ques. Does CCET reserve seats for direct, management, or NRI admission?

Ans. No. CCET is a government college under the Chandigarh Administration and has no direct admission, management quota, or NRI quota. B.E. seats are allotted through JAC Chandigarh according to JEE Main rank and merit.

Ques. How much tuition support can a CCET scholarship provide?

Ans. Students ranked in the top 3 of a class can receive 100% tuition fee reimbursement, while ranks 4 to 6 can receive 50% reimbursement. SC/ST students may use the central government Post-Matric Scholarship, and eligible EWS students can receive full fee support. CCET also has an institutional scholarship for selected meritorious and SC/ST students.