Punjab UG Final Merit List 2026 Released; Round 1 Counselling and Admission Process Begins

The Punjab Department of Higher Education has released the final merit list for undergraduate admissions in 2026.

The Punjab Department of Higher Education has released the final merit list for undergraduate admissions in 2026.This list is now available on the central admission portal at admission.punjab.gov.in. Round 1 of the counseling and admission process has started today, June 19, 2026. The merit list determines which college and course each undergraduate candidate gets. Round 2 of counseling takes place right after Round 1 to fill any remaining seats.The full schedule of events is in the table below.

Punjab UG Admission 2026 Key Dates

List of Colleges and Universities on the Punjab Portal

The admission portal includes 61 government colleges and 54 private state colleges. All these colleges are affiliated with three major universities in Punjab. These include Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab University Patiala, and Panjab University Chandigarh. The courses available are in arts, science, commerce, and also in BCA and BBA programs.

How to Check Your Punjab UG Merit Status in 2026

Candidates who have registered on the portal can check their merit status online. The merit list shows the colleges and courses allotted to them along with their rank.Here are the steps to view your status:

1. Go to the official portal at admission.punjab.gov.in/merit-list-ug.
2. Click on the link for the UG Final Merit List 2026.
3. Enter your application number and date of birth
4. Submit the details to see your merit status.
5. Download and save the merit list for future reference.

Documents Required for Punjab UG Admission in 2026

Candidates need to have the following documents ready in scanned format as they will be required for verification during counseling and admission:

• Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate and results
• Class 12 pass certificate and results
• Character certificate from the last school attended
• Aadhaar card for identity proof
• Punjab residence certificate if applicable
• Caste certificate for SC and BC candidates
• Income certificate for the current year for those in the reserved category

How to Participate in Round 1 Counseling

Candidates who are shortlisted need to register online and confirm their seat. The portal handles seat allocation, document checks, and admission fee payment all in one place. Here's the process:

1. Log in to admission.punjab.gov.in using your login details.
2. Check the college and course you have been assigned on the dashboard.
3. Accept your seat within the given time frame.
4. Upload the necessary documents for online verification.
5. Pay the admission fee using the portal.
6. Download the admission slip for your records.

Registration Fee and Notes for Reserved Categories

Candidates must pay a registration fee of Rs 200 through the portal. This fee allows you to apply to all linked colleges in one place. Reserved category seats are allocated according to the Punjab state quota rules. SC and BC candidates must also upload their caste certificate and current-year income certificate. Candidates from outside Punjab may have limited options for admission.Always check the college prospectus on the portal before making any decisions.

What Happens After Round 1 Counseling

Candidates who do not get admission in Round 1 can apply in Round 2. The vacated seats from Round 1 are available again for new allocations. The same merit list and portal will be used in Round 2. Open counseling is the final stage of the admission process. It allows direct admission to any seats that are still available. The admission fee deposit window also closes on the last day of open counseling

Action Plan for Candidates

• Visit admission.punjab.gov.in today to check your merit status.
• Keep all academic and category documents in scanned form ready.
• Accept the seat allotment before the Round 1 deadline.
• Pay the admission fee through the portal on time.
• Note down the dates for Round 2 in case you miss Round 1.