I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, a state university in Jalandhar, India, began in 1997 under an act of the State Legislature to develop technical, management and pharmaceutical education. Originally called Punjab Technical University (PTU), it received its present name from the State Government in 2015 to honour Late Shri Inder Kumar Gujral, former Prime Minister of India. B.Tech. and MBA are among its degree programmes.

Students can study at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, and the university also provides distance education. Applications must be submitted online. After receiving a seat, students must report to their college for document checks and payment of academic fees.

  • The university accepts applications only through its online process.
  • B.Tech. applicants need a science-stream qualification at the 10+2 level with at least 50%.
  • NATA scores determine admission to B.Arch.
  • For B.Arch., students need Mathematics in 10+2 and a minimum score of 50%.
  • The entrance score used for B.Tech. selection is JEE Main.
  • A recognised university Diploma or B.Sc. qualification with at least 45% is needed for B.Tech. lateral entry.
  • B.Pharm. lateral-entry admission requires a Diploma in Pharmacy with a minimum of 45%.
  • A bachelor's qualification in the relevant subject is needed to apply for postgraduate study.
  • MBA selection uses CMAT scores. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree lasting at least 3 years.
  • MCA seats are filled by comparing applicants' merit. Students need a bachelor's degree and must have studied Mathematics in 10+2 or during graduation.
  • For MCA lateral entry, applicants need BCA or B.Sc. in IT/Computer Science, Mathematics as a subject, and at least 50%.
  • Selection for MCA lateral entry also depends on applicants' relative merit.
  • A valid GATE score is needed for eligibility for M.Tech. courses.
  • GPAT is the entrance score used for M.Pharm. admission.
  • M.Pharm. applicants must hold B.Pharm. from a recognised university with a minimum of 55%.
  • For M.Tech., the qualifying degree must be B.E. or B.Tech. in a relevant branch from a recognised university.
  • PhD selection considers the research synopsis and a personal interview held by the university.

Important Dates

EventDate
GATE 2027 application correction deadlineOctober 21, 2026
GATE 2027 examination city allotment notificationJanuary 4, 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination, tentativeJanuary 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027
GATE 2027 examinationsFebruary 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
CMAT 2027 examination, tentativeFebruary 7, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcementMarch 19, 2027

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

Schedules: GATE 2027 important dates and NTA examination calendar.

UG Admission

Undergraduate choices cover B.Tech., B.Arch. and B.Pharm., along with lateral entry to B.Tech. and B.Pharm. B.Tech. has 5 specialisations, and its lateral-entry route also has 5 specialisations. The qualifying subjects, marks and selection method depend on the programme.

A science-stream 10+2 qualification with at least 50% is needed for B.Tech. For B.Arch., students must have completed 10+2 with Mathematics and at least 50%. The alternative Diploma and IB qualifications are set out below. B.Pharm. applicants may qualify through a Diploma or 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.

Programme Specialisation Required qualification How students are selected
B.Tech. Civil Engineering Any one of these qualifications: science-stream 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 50%; a 3-year Diploma with Mathematics, equivalent to 10+2, with at least 50%; or an IB Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics and an aggregate of 50%. JEE Main score
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
B.Arch. - NATA score
B.Tech. (Lateral) Electronics & Communication Engineering A 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, or Electrical and Electronics, with an aggregate of at least 45%. The college must be approved by AICTE or the State Board of Technical Education. Direct admission according to merit
Computer Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
B.Pharm. A Diploma in Pharmacy with at least 45%, or 10+2 with compulsory Physics and Chemistry and a score of 45%. CET score
B.Pharm. (Lateral) A completed 3-year Diploma in Pharmacy from a university or State Board of Technical Education. Direct admission according to merit

B.Tech. admission uses JEE Main, while B.Arch. selection uses NATA. Direct admission based on merit applies to the lateral-entry programmes in B.Tech. and B.Pharm. A Diploma or B.Sc. from a recognised university with at least 45% is required for B.Tech. lateral entry; B.Pharm. lateral entry requires a Pharmacy Diploma with at least 45%.

Students who meet the university's cutoff are invited to counselling. To qualify for B.Arch., applicants must score 80 out of 200 in NATA, which is conducted by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi.

  • SC/ST applicants receive a relaxation of 10%.
  • Students in the final year of their degree may apply while waiting for their results.

PG Admission

Postgraduate study includes M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, MCA, MCA lateral entry, M.A., M.Arch. and M.Pharm. There are 4 specialisations each in M.Tech. and M.Sc. Applicants need a bachelor's qualification suited to their chosen course.

For M.Tech., students need B.E., B.Tech. or an equivalent qualification in the appropriate branch with at least 50%. MBA, MCA and MCA lateral-entry applicants must meet the graduation requirement of 50% or more through the 10+2+3 system. MCA also requires Mathematics at either 10+2 or graduation level.

M.Arch., M.A. and M.Sc. require B.Arch., B.A. and B.Sc., respectively, in the appropriate field, with an aggregate of at least 50%. M.Pharm. has a higher qualifying threshold: B.Pharm. from a recognised university with at least 55%.

Programme Specialisation Required qualification How students are selected
M.Sc. Chemistry A bachelor's degree in the relevant branch, or an equivalent qualification, with at least 50%. University examination followed by a personal interview
Mathematics
Physics
Food Science and Technology
M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering B.E. or B.Tech. in the appropriate branch, or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 50%. GATE score
Power System Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Wireless Communication Technology
M.Arch. - B.Arch. with at least 50%. Marks in the qualifying examination and CET score
M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication A bachelor's qualification in the relevant branch, or its equivalent, with at least 50%. A personal interview held by the university
MBA Finance A bachelor's degree through the 10+2+3 system, or an equivalent qualification, with an aggregate of at least 50% or an equivalent CGPA. CMAT score
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Marketing
Operation Management
MCA - Applicants' relative merit
MCA (Lateral) - BCA or B.Sc. in IT/Computer Science lasting at least 3 years, with Mathematics at 10+2 and an aggregate of at least 50% or an equivalent CGPA.
M.Pharm. - B.Pharm. from a recognised university with a minimum of 55%. GPAT score

M.Tech. selection uses GATE or the university's CET. CMAT scores are used for MBA, and GPAT scores are used for M.Pharm. For M.Sc., the university holds an examination and a personal interview; M.A. selection is through a personal interview. MCA and MCA lateral-entry seats are filled by comparing eligible applicants' merit.

Entrance examination marks form the basis of the merit list. Students meeting the cutoff are called to the university's counselling and admission process.

  • A relaxation of 10% applies to SC/ST students.
  • Mathematics must have been studied in 10+2 or graduation for MCA.
  • Final-year degree students can apply before their results are declared.

PhD Admission

Doctoral applicants can choose from 10 specialisations. Eligibility for PhD and M.E. (Research) requires a relevant master's degree or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of at least 60% or an equivalent CGPA. The awarding university must have been established under an act of India's Central or a State Legislature.

Programme Specialisation Required qualification How students are selected
PhD Management Studies A master's degree in the relevant subject with an aggregate of at least 60%. Academic record, research synopsis and a personal interview
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Sciences
Architecture
Journalism and Mass Communication
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Science

The university reviews previous academic performance and the research synopsis, a brief outline of the proposed research. Applicants also attend a personal interview conducted by the university.

MBA Cutoff 2021 (Expected)

The expected opening ranks for MBA admission in 2021 are listed below.

CollegeOpening rank
I K Gujral Punjab Technical University, Main Campus360
A. S. Group of Institutions (ASGI), Khanna351
Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot186
Bhai Gurdas Group Of Institutions (BGGI), Sangrur362
Chandigarh Business School of Administration (CBSA), Mohali310
CKD Institute of Management and Technology (CKDIMT), Amritsar372
DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology (DAVIET), Jalandhar317
Dips Group Of Institutions, Jalandhar370
Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology (GJIMT), Mohali377
Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Ludhiana57
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana316
Khalsa College for Women (KCW), Ludhiana136
Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering (LKCE), Ludhiana375
Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology (MIMIT), Malout25
PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana163
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335
PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana: MBA (IB)166
Punjab Institute of Management and Technology, Khana, Ludhiana270
Pyramid College of Business and Technology, Phagwara97
Quest Group of Institutions (QGI Punjab), Mohali307
Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes, Hoshiarpur371
Rayat Group of Institutes, Nawanshahr282
365
Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engg & Technology, Mohali354
St. Soldier Group of Institution (SSGI), Jalandhar378
385
Swami Satyanand College of Management & Technology, Amritsar272

Application and Counselling Process

PTU is classified as an autonomous institute. Admission uses entrance examinations and merit, with university-level counselling and scholarships available. The entrance examinations include JEE Main, GATE, GPAT and NATA, and their modes include online and offline tests.

Start the admission process by applying through the university's official website. Entrance examination scores are used to prepare merit lists, and both the provisional and final lists appear online. Students are called for counselling according to their position on the list.

Seat allocation depends on merit and the number of seats available. Once a seat is allotted, students must visit the assigned college, have their documents verified and pay the academic fees. Admissions follow entrance-test merit through either the Centralized Counselling Procedure or the institute-level route.

CAP counselling steps

  • Open Punjab Technical University's official website.
  • Create a new user account, then sign in with your email address and password.
  • Have the application form confirmed at a facilitation centre.
  • Check the website for the provisional and final merit lists.
  • If the provisional list contains an error, submit a grievance at the facilitation centre while that list is displayed.
  • Sign in to enter and confirm the online option form, placing colleges and courses in your preferred order.
  • CAP has 3 rounds. After receiving a college allotment, report to that institute to confirm admission.

Institute-level admission steps

Vacant seats can also be filled through direct applications to the institute.

  • Obtain the admission form or prospectus, brochure and university magazine from the Administrative Office. Pay the application fee only by Demand Draft made out to “I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University”, payable at Jalandhar.
  • Complete every part of the admission form.
  • Ask the Admission Centre In-charge for help if any part of the process is difficult.
  • Have the completed form checked at the Admission Cell or Admission Data Entry Centre.
  • Hand in the form, all original documents and the payment slip at the Administrative Office or Admission Data Entry Centre.
  • Once the process is complete, collect the confirmation letter from the Admission In-charge.

Students allotted seats through CAP must also report to the institute and complete these institute-level steps.

Documents to carry

  • The original seat allotment letter
  • Receipt showing payment of fees
  • Scorecards for JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CET and other applicable examinations
  • Class X, Class XII and degree marksheets
  • Transfer certificate
  • Migration certificate, required only for students from another university
  • Caste certificate, where applicable
  • Caste validity certificate, where applicable
  • Non-creamy layer certificate, where applicable
  • Proof of address

Reservation Criteria

The Punjab Government's Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training sets the reservation rules for all programmes at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University. Select the category under which you are claiming a reserved seat when completing the online form, and present the required certificates at admission.

CategoryReserved share
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes25%
Backward Classes5%
Border Areas and Backward Areas4%
Sportspersons2%
Children or grandchildren of freedom fighters1%
Persons with disabilities: blindness; hearing and speech disabilities; other disabilities1% for each group

Reserved seats within general categories

Eligible groups and conditionsReserved seats
  1. Wards and widows of personnel from the paramilitary forces, Punjab Police, PAP and Punjab Home Guards who were killed in action or suffered a disability of 50% or more in action.
  2. Children of serving or former paramilitary personnel, and wards of Punjab Police personnel awarded Gallantry Medals.
 2%
Displaced persons affected by the November 1984 riots; children of Army deserters who were killed or became 100% physically disabled; and children from families whose members were killed in terrorist violence or by security forces assisting civil authorities. 2%
A single girl child, or one girl from a family with 2 or more girls and no male child. The girl's parents must provide an affidavit on stamp paper worth INR 20, attested by a First Class Magistrate. 1%
Tsunami-affected children or grandchildren of original ex-servicemen settlers of Campbell Bay Island only; or students with Cancer, AIDS or Thalassemia. A student claiming this benefit must provide a supporting certificate from a national medical institute such as PGI or AIMS. 1%

Scholarships

  • Students with strong academic performance and those from economically poor families can receive university scholarships.
  • Scholarship application notices and instructions appear on the university notice board and official website.
  • PTU encourages students to apply for concessions and scholarships offered by both the State and Central Governments.

Students without parents can also receive financial assistance covering the full fee if their total family income from all sources is below Rs 2.50 lakh.

FAQs

Ques. Which engineering branches can students choose in PTU's B.Tech. programme?

Ans. PTU's B.Tech. degree has 5 specialisations. The choices are:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Ques. Which qualifications allow an applicant to seek a Civil Engineering seat?

Ans. Applicants have 3 qualifying routes. They may complete science-stream 10+2 through a recognised board with at least 50%, hold a 3-year Diploma that includes Mathematics and is equivalent to 10+2 with at least 50%, or earn an IB Diploma after 10 years of schooling with Mathematics and an aggregate of 50%.

Ques. Can students enter B.Pharm. through either school study or a Pharmacy Diploma?

Ans. Yes. A Diploma in Pharmacy with a minimum of 45% meets the qualification requirement. Students can also qualify through 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and a score of 45%.

Ques. How does PTU choose students for its postgraduate Journalism and Mass Communication course?

Ans. Students seeking M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication attend a university-conducted personal interview. Their admission is based on that interview.

Ques. What paperwork should students bring when completing admission formalities?

Ans. Keep the admission and academic records below ready, along with any certificates needed for your category:

  • Original allotment letter
  • Fee payment receipt
  • JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CET and other applicable examination scorecards
  • Marksheets for Class X, Class XII and the qualifying degree
  • Transfer certificate
  • Migration certificate if the student comes from another university
  • Caste certificate if applicable
  • Caste validity certificate if applicable
  • Non-creamy layer certificate if applicable
  • Address proof

Ques. What financial support can eligible PTU students receive?

Ans. Scholarships support students with good academic records and those from economically poor families. Students without parents may receive a full fee freeship when total family income from every source is below Rs 2.50 lakh.

Ques. Which family circumstances qualify students for reservation within the general category?

Ans. PTU provides general-category reservation benefits that include 2% for wards and widows of paramilitary, Punjab Police, PAP and Punjab Home Guards personnel killed in action or disabled in action by 50% or more. A 2% benefit also covers children of serving or former paramilitary personnel and wards of Punjab Police personnel who received Gallantry Medals. A single girl child, or one girl in a family with 2 or more girls and no male child, receives a 1% benefit. For this girl-child category, parents must submit an affidavit on INR 20 stamp paper attested by a First Class Magistrate.