Punjab Technical University PTU Counselling 2025 will be conducted by I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), tentatively from May 2025 for admission in engineering colleges in Punjab. I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) has been allocated as the competent authority to conduct Centralized Online Counselling for admissions to AICTE, PCI, and COA approved courses. This counselling will be based on the inter-se-merit of the qualifying examination and will cover the affiliated colleges and campuses of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar & Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda.
Admission in engineering courses will be conducted in two rounds for 85% seats will be reserved for domicile candidates (Punjab residents) and remaining 15% seats will be allocated to the candidates from other states. The counselling process includes admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams. Candidates must register on the official PTU official portal (http://www.ptu.ac.in/) to participate in online counselling.
Punjab Technical University PTU Counselling 2025 Highlight
| Feature | Details |
| Counselling Name | Punjab Technical University PTU Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) |
| Counselling Level | Undergraduate |
| Courses | B.E/B.Tech |
| Registration Mode | Online only |
| Registration Website | http://www.ptu.ac.in |
| Counselling Start Date | To be announced |
| All India Quota (AIQ) | 15% of total sanctioned seats |
| State Quota | 85% of total sanctioned seats for candidates from Punjab |
| Age Limit | No age limit for admission |
| Counselling Registration Fee | Rs. 2000 |
| Seat Allotment | Based on merit, preferences, and seat availability |
| Seat Change After Allotment | Not permitted |
| Fee Refund Policy | Counselling fee is non-refundable after seat allotment (except in case of withdrawal as per schedule) |
| Important Websites | http://www.ptu.ac.in |
Counselling Schedule
Counselling Schedule of B.Tech. 1st Year, B.Pharmacy 1st Year & B.Architecture:
| Activity | 1st Round | 2nd Round |
| Registration & Choice Filling | will be notified | will be notified |
| Declaration of Result | will be notified | will be notified |
| Reporting at Allotted Institute | will be notified | will be notified |
Counselling Schedule of B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) & B.Pharmacy (Lateral Entry), BHMCT, Pharm.D, MBA, MCA, M.Tech., M.Pharmacy, Pharm.D (Post Bacc.):
| Activity | 1st Round | 2nd Round |
| Registration, Counselling Fee Deposition & Choice Filling | will be notified | will be notified |
| Rank Preparation | will be notified | will be notified |
| Declaration of Result | will be notified | will be notified |
| Reporting in Allotted Institution | will be notified | will be notified |
Punjab Technical University PTU Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
| Admission Type | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) (3 Years Degree Course) | Passing of the 3-year/2-year lateral entry diploma examination from an AICTE-approved institution/recognized university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in any branch of Engineering & Technology. |
| (Passing of B.Sc. Degree from a recognized university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) and passing the 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. | |
| Passing of B.Voc./3 years D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. | |
| B.Tech. (1st Year) (4 Years Degree Course) | Passing of the 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) with Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Biology/Information Practices/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. |
| Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. | |
| Passed 3-year Diploma examination from Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Chandigarh, or other recognized state boards, with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). | |
| Passed a two-year certificate course from Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal. |
- State of Eligibility: Select “State of Eligibility” carefully as per your eligibility. You can participate in either Punjab State (85% Quota) or Other State (15% Quota).
- Category: Select your category as per eligibility. Relevant certificates are required for reserved categories. There are 13 categories for Punjab State (85% Quota) and 3 for Other State (15% Quota.
Online Counselling Registration & Admission Procedure
Participating in the Centralized Online Counselling Session at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) for the academic year 2024-25 involves the following steps:
Access the Registration Portal
- Visit the official website of IKGPTU counselling at https://counselling.ptu.ac.in/Registration/.
- Alternatively, you can visit the IKGPTU Admission website at https://ptu.ac.in/admission-2024-25/centralized-online-counseling/.
- Click on the “APPLY FOR NEW REGISTRATION” option under the Centralized Online Counselling section.
Read Instructions and Start Registration
- Carefully read the Important Instructions for Admission provided on the page.
- Click on the “I Agree” button to proceed to the Registration Form.
Fill the Registration Form
- Enter required details, including: Name, Date of Birth, and other information as per your Class 10th certificate.
- State of Eligibility and desired engineering course.
- Click on “Get OTP” to receive a verification code via your registered mobile number and email.
- Check the spam/junk folder if the email does not appear in your inbox.
- Enter the OTP and click “Verify OTP” to proceed.
Student Login
- After completing the registration, click on “Click here for Student Login” for the next steps.
- Enter the Reference Number and Password sent to your registered email ID.
- Upon successful login, you will see your Profile Information.
Complete the Application Form
- Fill in additional sections step-by-step:
- Contact Details: Enter and save your address, email, and phone number.
- Reservation & Other Details: Fill in your category, sub-category, and other eligibility-related information.
- Qualification Details: Provide academic details as per certificates.
- Review the filled Application Form and confirm the accuracy. Use the Previous button to edit if necessary.
- Select the checkbox to agree with the terms and click “Save & Final Submit”.
Upload Documents
- Upload scanned copies of required documents based on your selected options.
- Ensure that all documents are uploaded successfully; otherwise, you cannot proceed further.
Pay Counselling Fee
- After document upload, click on “Pay Counselling Fee”.
- Choose a payment option from the available methods and complete the transaction.
Counselling Fee
| Scenario | Counselling Fee | Notes |
| Single course (e.g., B.Tech. or B.Arch.) | Rs. 2,000 (Non-refundable) | Fee is for participation in one course’s counselling round. |
| Two separate courses (e.g., B.Tech. & B.Arch.) | Rs. 4,000 (Non-refundable) | Rs. 2,000 must be paid separately for each course. |
| 2nd round participation (same course) | No additional fee | If the fee was paid in the 1st round, no additional payment is required for the 2nd round. |
Choice Filling and Locking
- Once the counselling fee is paid, you can fill in your preferred choices of courses and colleges.
- It is recommended to fill in as many choices as possible in order of preference.
- After entering your choices, click “Lock Choices” to finalize.
Merit List and Seat Allotment
- Based on your application details and preferences, a Merit List will be prepared, and ranks will be assigned.
- The counselling result will be declared, and you can download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
Reporting to the Allotted Institute
- Take a printout of the provisional allotment letter.
- Report to the allotted institute with the required documents and semester fee as per the schedule to confirm your seat.
Choice Filling Process
After obtaining the rank, candidates can view the available choices based on their category and filled details. Through the Choice Filling and Locking link, candidates can select multiple choices as per their preferences. It is highly recommended to arrange the selected choices in the order of priority. The following features are available during the choice-filling process:
- Up-Down Button: Allows candidates to move their selected choices one step up or one step down.
- Swap Choices: It enables interchanging of the selected choices.
- Delete Option: It enables the removal of unwanted or wrongly selected choices.
Once the desired choices are finalized, candidates needs to save them. A confirmation message will appear after saving. Finally, candidates need to lock their selected choices. If the choices remain unlocked, it will be locked automatically at the closing time of the choice-filling process.
Rank Preparation Process
The rank will be prepared based on the credentials provided by candidates in their application form. However, this is conditional on the successful payment of the online counselling fee after completing the application form. The rank is generated following the rules and regulations of the participating universities and notifications issued by the Punjab Government from time to time.
Result Declaration Process
Candidates can check their results by logging into their accounts on the specified date of result declaration. Eligible candidates will find their provisional allotment letters in their accounts and will also receive an SMS notification.
After the result, candidates are required to upload the necessary documents on the counselling portal for provisional verification at the college level.
Note:
- The allotment of seats is provisional and subject to the guidelines of the respective university for final confirmation.
- If a seat is allotted based on incorrect credentials or details provided by the candidate, the allotted seat will be canceled during reporting, and the candidate will have no claim to the seat.
Participation in 2nd Round of Counselling
Below steps and conditions for candidates participating in the second round of Online Counselling,
Eligibility for Second Round Participation:
- Seats will be distributed as 85% Punjab Quota & 15% Other States Quota Candidates
- Candidates who got or did not get a seat in the 1st Round or those who couldn’t participate after depositing the counselling fee can still participate in the 2nd Round, with the same counselling fee.
New Candidates:
New candidates must follow the complete procedure (as mentioned earlier) to participate in the 2nd round of counselling.
For Candidates Who Participated in 1st Round:
- These candidates need to log in with their Application Reference Number and Password.
- A popup page will appear, asking for consent to participate in the 2nd Round.
- By confirming, the candidate will be registered for the 2nd round, and further activities will follow as per the counselling schedule.
- The rest of the procedure will remain the same as the 1st round (except for depositing the counselling fee).
Changes in Allotment:
- If a candidate chooses to participate in the 2nd round after confirming their previously allotted seat:
- If a new seat is allotted in the 2nd round, the previous seat will be automatically cancelled.
- An upgraded allotment letter will be issued.
- The candidate must report to the previously allotted institute with the upgraded allotment letter to cancel the seat and claim a fee refund.
- The candidate must also report to the new institute to confirm admission within the prescribed time.
- If no new seat is allotted, the previous seat will be retained by the candidate.
Merit List and Tie-Breaking Criteria for B.Tech. 1st Year Admissions
- Merit list will be prepared based on 10+2 Examination
- Marks from all five subjects of the 10+2 examination will be considered.
- This includes three compulsory subjects (as per Punjab Government Notification) and two optional subjects.
- Candidates ranks in the merit list will be determined based on the percentage of aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination.
Based on Diploma in Engineering:
Candidates applying through a Diploma in any Engineering Trade from PSBTE, SLIET, or any other recognized State Board of Technical Education will have their rank determined based on the percentage of aggregate marks obtained in the Diploma.
Based on a 2-Year Certificate from SLIET:
Candidates applying through a 2-year certificate program from SLIET will have their rank determined based on the percentage of aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Tie-Breaking Rule
In case of a tie in the merit list, the following rules will be applied:
- The candidate with a higher percentage of aggregate marks in compulsory subjects in the Matriculation examination will be ranked higher.
- If still their is a tie then the candidate who is senior in age will be ranked higher.
Merit List and Tie-Breaking for B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) Admissions
The merit list for B.Tech. (Lateral Entry) admissions will be prepared based on the percentage of aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Diploma). The weighted percentage is calculated as follows, based on the duration of the diploma:
Candidates with a 3-Year Diploma:
| Year | Weightage | Aggregate |
| 1st Year | 25% | Weighted %age |
| 2nd Year | 50% | |
| 3rd Year | 100% |
Candidates with a 2-Year Diploma:
| Year | Weightage | Aggregate |
| 2nd Year | 50% | Weighted %age |
| 3rd Year | 100% |
Candidates with a 2½-Year Diploma:
| Semester/Year | Weightage | Aggregate |
| 1st & 2nd Semester | 50% | Weighted %age |
| 3rd Semester (3A + 3B) & 4th Semester | 100% |
Candidates with a 4-Year Diploma:
| Year | Weightage | Aggregate |
| 1st Year | 25% | Weighted %age |
| 2nd Year | 25% | |
| 3rd Year | 50% | |
| 4th Year | 100% |
Tie-Breaking Rule
If two or more candidates have the same weighted percentage, the following tie-breaking rules will apply:
- The candidate with a higher percentage of aggregate marks in compulsory subjects in Matriculation will be ranked higher.
- If the tie persists, the candidate who is senior in age will be ranked higher.
Admission of NRI/PIO/Foreign National Candidates
Admissions for NRI (Non-Resident Indian), PIO (Person of Indian Origin), and Foreign National candidates will be conducted based on merit in the qualifying examination or an equivalent examination. These candidates are not required to take an entrance test.
International students will be admitted under the Management Quota. The detailed admission criteria and preferences are as follows:
Merit-Based Admission:
- Admissions are based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- No entrance test is required for NRI/PIO/Foreign National candidates.
Preferences for NRI/PIO Candidates:
- First Preference: NRI/PIO candidates with an ancestral Punjab resident background.
- Second Preference: NRI/PIO candidates with an ancestral background from other Indian states.
Sponsored and Resident Indian Candidates:
- Third Preference: Resident Indian candidates sponsored by an NRI/PIO. A sponsorship letter must be attached to their application.
- Fourth Preference: Resident Indian candidates who are ready to pay the fees in Indian currency.
Documents Required at the time of admission
The following documents will be required for provisional admission:
- Matriculation Certificate (DMC) containing the date of birth and other basic credentials.
- Detailed Marks Card of the qualifying examination.
- Domicile Certificate / Residence Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Character Certificate from the Principal of the Institution last attended.
- Migration Certificate of Qualifying Exam (Not required if qualifying exam is passed from IKGPTU).
- Reserve Category / Sub-category Certificate from the Competent Authority (if applicable).
- Rural Area Certificate (as applicable)
- Income Certificate (As applicable).
- Medical Fitness Certificate as per format annexed to this information brochure.
- Gap Certificate (if applicable).
- Four recent passport size photographs.
Reservation Policy
| Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved | Remarks |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) | 25% | – |
| Backward Classes | 5% | – |
| Border Areas/Backward Areas | 4% (2% each) | – |
| Sports Persons | 2% | – |
| Children/Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters | 1% | – |
| Disabled Persons | 3% | Subcategories: Blind (1%), Deaf & Dumb (1%), Other Handicapped (1%). Unfilled seats in a subcategory will transfer to another or the General category. |
| Children/Widows of Defence Personnel | 2% | Priority: (a) Killed in action, (b) Disabled in action, (c) Died in service (attributable to service), (d) Disabled in service, (e) Gallantry awardees, (f) Serving/Ex-servicemen. |
| Children/Widows of Para-Military/Police Forces | 2% | Includes Punjab Police, PAP, and Punjab Home Guards. |
| November 1984 Riot-Affected/Terrorist Violence Victims | 2% | Includes displaced persons, children of Army deserters killed or disabled, and civilians disabled/killed during operations. |
| Single Girl Child/One Girl Child from Two Daughters | 1% | Requires an affidavit on a Rs. 20/- stamp paper attested by a 1st Class Magistrate. |
| Tsunami-Affected Persons or Students with Cancer/AIDS/Thalassemia | 1% | For children/grandchildren of ex-servicemen settlers of Campbell Bay Island or students with medical proof from institutes like PGI, AIIMS, etc. |
Note: This reservation policy does not apply to courses run by three universities in Punjab (excluding Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar). These universities will follow their own policies.
PTU Counselling B.Tech Participating Institutes
Here is the list of Punjab B.Tech participating institutes
- Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology
- Anand College of Engineering & Management
- Apeejay Institute of Management & Engineering
- Aryans College of Engineering
- Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College
- Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Baba Kuma Singh Ji Engineering College
- Beant College of Engineering & Technology
- Bhai Gurdas Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Bhai Maha Singh College of Engineering
- Bhutta College of Engineering & Technology
- B.I.S. College of Engineering & Technology
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
- CGC College of Engineering
- CGC Technical Campus (Engineering), Jhanjeri
- Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran
- CT Institute of Engineering Management & Technology
- CT Institute of Engineering Management & Technology
- CT Institute of Technology, Shahpur
- DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Doaba Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Doaba Khalsa Trust Group of Institutions
- GGS College of Modern Technology, Kharar
- Global College of Engineering & Technology
- Global Group of Institutes
- Golden College of Engineering & Technology
- Gulzar College of Engineering
- Gulzar Educational & Charitable Trust Group of Institutes
- Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
- Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Management
- Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa Institute of Engineering & Technology
- IITT College of Engineering
- Indo Global College of Engineering, Abhipur
- Institute of Engineering & Technology, Bhaddal
- KC College of Engineering & Information Technology
- Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology
- Ludhiana College of Engineering & Technology
- Ludhiana Group of Colleges, Chowk Chowkimann
- Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering
- M.K. Education Societies Group of Institutions
- Malout Institute of Management & Information Technology
- Modern Group of Colleges (Engineering)
- PCTE Institute of Engineering & Technology
- PTU Nalanda School of TQM & Entrepreneurship
- Punjab College of Engineering & Technology
- Punjab Institute of Engineering
- Quest Infosys Foundation Group of Institutions
- Ram Devi Jindal Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Ramgarhia Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Rayat Bahra Institute of Engineering and Nano-Technology
- Rayat Group of Institutions, Railmajra
- Rayat Group of Institutions, Railmajra
- Radical Technical Institute, Amritsar
- S. Sukhjinder Singh Engineering & Technology
- Sachdeva Engineering College for Girls
- Sri Sai College of Engineering & Technology
- Satyam Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh State Technical Campus
- Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering & Technology
- Shiv Shankar Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Sri Sai College of Engineering & Technology
- Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering & Technology
- St. Soldier Group of Institutions
- Sukhjinder Technical Campus (Engineering Wing), Dunera, Pathankot
- SUS Engineering College
- Swami Parmanand College of Engineering & Technology
- Swami Parmanand College of Engineering & Technology
- Swami Sarvanand Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Swift Technical Campus
- Tawi Engineering College
- Universal Group of Institutions
FAQs : Punjab Technical University PTU Counselling 2025
What is PTU Centralized Online Counselling?
Through Centralized Online Counselling candidates can get admission in the Constituent Campuses/Affiliated Colleges of participating Universities according to their choice on the basis of their Rank/Merit by participating online.
What is PTU Counselling?
PTU Counselling is a centralized online process conducted by I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) for admissions into engineering colleges in Punjab for undergraduate and postgraduate courses like B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, and more.
Can I participate in the both rounds of PTU Centralized Online Counselling?
Yes, you can participate in the both rounds of Centralized Online Counselling. If seat is allotted to you in the 1st Round and you are not much satisfied with that allotted seat then you may participate in the 2nd Round of counselling. It is advise to fill only those choices which is better than previously allotted seat. You need not to pay Centralized Online Counselling fee again if it is paid in 1st round.
Can I apply for both 85 % (Punjab Resident Quota) & 15 % (Outside Punjab Quota)?
No. The candidate can participate under one quota only either in the 85% quota (Punjab Resident Quota) or 15% quota (Outside Punjab Resident Quota) as per his/her State of eligibility. If any candidate fails to prove his state of eligibility at the time of admission (after seat allotment), his / her candidature will be denied/rejected.
How many choices (Colleges) can be opted / filled during PTU online counselling?
There is no limit of filling choices. It is advised to fill maximum choices and to arrange them in the order of preference.
What is Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme in PTU Counselling?
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme is applicable for the Economical Weaker Candidates belonging to Punjab State, whose annual family income is less than 8 Lakhs.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech 1st Year admissions in Punjab?
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in relevant subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and others.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech (Lateral Entry) in Punjab?
Candidates must have passed a 3-year/2-year lateral entry diploma from an AICTE-approved institution or B.Sc. with Mathematics as a subject, along with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
What is the PTU counselling fee?
The counselling fee is Rs. 2,000 for a single course (e.g., B.Tech or B.Arch). If applying for two courses, the fee is Rs. 4,000. There is no additional fee for the second round of counselling if paid in the first round.