Punjab CET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Punjab Engineering College Common Entrance Test (PCET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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Older news (12)
Unlike states with unified engineering entrance tests, Punjab engineering admissions operate through institution-specific or national-level exams. Candidates should verify with target colleges directly for admission pathways.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
For 2026, major Punjab engineering colleges including PEC Chandigarh continue admissions via JEE Main and JoSAA counselling. State universities conduct separate entrance tests like PU CET and PTU CET for their affiliated institutions.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) no longer conducts a separate Punjab CET for engineering courses. B.Tech admissions to PTU and affiliated colleges are now based on JEE Main 2026 scores and Class 12 merit. Students must apply through the PTU counselling portal.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University will conduct centralized counselling for B.Tech admissions starting July 2026. The admission process will include JEE Main merit evaluation, application submission, merit list release, and seat allotment.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Sept 2026
Panjab University has scheduled the postgraduate entrance test across three days. Online registration opened on May 8, with the application deadline set for June 9, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Aug 2026
Engineering admissions in Punjab state colleges are primarily based on JEE Main scores and centralized counselling through JoSAA/CSAB. The legacy Punjab CET was discontinued in 2013.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) uses JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions to affiliated colleges. Candidates participate in web-based counselling for seat allotment.
Read full notice →Archived 22 Jul 2026
Panjab University completed the Common Entrance Test for undergraduate B.Sc. (Hons) and B.Pharmacy programs on May 10, 2026. Results are expected in the fourth week of May, with counselling to begin in June.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Aug 2026
The Punjab Engineering College Common Entrance Test application deadline has been extended by one week to accommodate more candidates from border districts. Officials cite technical difficulties faced by applicants as the primary reason for the extension.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Punjab State Education Board confirmed that this year's CET will be held in CBT format at 15 designated centers across Punjab, including Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Amritsar. Mock tests are now available on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
In response to candidate queries, the exam authority has clarified that the Physics section will follow NCERT Class 11-12 curriculum exclusively, with emphasis on mechanics and electromagnetism. Mathematics will include calculus, algebra, and coordinate geometry as core topics.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Candidates requiring special accommodations such as scribe assistance or extra time must submit their requests along with supporting documentation by the specified deadline. The authority has set up a dedicated helpline for queries.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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