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.
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.
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.
Archived 23 Aug 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
First Round Seat Allotment
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Initial seat allocation based on JEE Main ranks and preferences
Archived 22 Jul 2026
First round seat allotment
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Initial seat allocation based on rank and preferences
Archived 5 Jul 2026
PTU Online Counselling for B.Tech
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Web-based counselling for IKGPTU affiliated colleges based on JEE Main scores
Archived 22 Jul 2026
PULEET 2026 result declaration
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Results for lateral entry engineering test
Archived 16 Aug 2026
JEE Main counselling for Punjab colleges
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026JoSAA rounds for NIT Jalandhar, PEC Chandigarh
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Counseling registration begins
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Online choice filling and document verification starts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
JoSAA/CSAB Counselling Registration Opens
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Centralized counselling for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs including PEC Chandigarh
Archived 22 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Final results with rank list published online
Archived 5 Jul 2026
PU CET (UG) counselling begins
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026Seat allocation process for qualified candidates
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Preliminary answer key publication
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Candidates can raise objections within 48 hours
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍PU CET (PG) Tier 1 exam day
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026First day of three-day postgraduate entrance examination
Archived 16 Aug 2026
📍Punjab CET exam day
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026Computer-based test conducted across Punjab centers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
PU CET (UG) result announcement
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026Tentative result date for undergraduate entrance test
Archived 16 Aug 2026
Expected exam window for Punjab engineering entrances
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026June timeframe for affiliated university tests
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release date
Fri, 29 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download on official website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Tue, 19 May, 2026Extended deadline for form submission with regular fee
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Typical application period for Punjab university engineering tests
Sun, 3 May, 2026April-May window for PU CET and similar exams
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍JEE Main Session 1 (for Punjab admissions)
Mon, 6 Apr, 2026Punjab engineering colleges accept JEE Main scores for admissions
Archived 22 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for Punjab CET 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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