Last updated: July 19, 2026. The University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, has published the B.E. counselling schedule for Foreign Nationals, NRI candidates and Wards of NRI candidates under JAC Chandigarh 2026. Eligible applicants must submit the prescribed application to the Dean of International Students by July 21, 2026. Physical reporting for the main counselling is scheduled for July 29.
Required student action: Download the official offline form, assemble the supporting documents and submit the complete application to the Dean of International Students by July 21. Do not treat the possible August spot round as a deadline extension.
JAC Chandigarh NRI B.E. counselling highlights
- Institute: University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
- Programme: B.E. admission through the FN/NRI/Wards of NRI route
- Main application deadline: July 21, 2026
- Physical reporting: July 29, 2026
- Submission authority: Dean of International Students, Panjab University
- Spot round: may be held only if seats remain vacant
Important dates
| Activity | Official date |
|---|---|
| Submit application form to the Dean of International Students | By July 21, 2026 |
| Scrutiny of applications | July 22, 2026 |
| Submit additional documents requested after scrutiny | July 23, 2026, before 1:00 PM |
| Display of eligible-candidate list | July 24, 2026 |
| Physical reporting for counselling | July 29, 2026 |
| Application deadline for a possible spot round | August 14, 2026, only if vacancies are announced |
| Spot-round scrutiny and eligible list | August 17, 2026, if held |
| Spot-round physical reporting | August 18, 2026, if held |
The August dates are contingent on vacant seats and an announced spot round. Applicants who want to participate in the current main process must meet the July 21 deadline.
Who is affected?
- Foreign National candidates seeking B.E. admission at UIET, Panjab University.
- NRI candidates and Wards of NRI candidates applying under the designated admission route.
- Applicants who need to submit an offline application through the Dean of International Students.
- Foreign students who must complete the Study in India registration and obtain an SII ID as required by Panjab University.
Candidates who also want consideration under general, SC, ST, defence, sports or another applicable category must follow the relevant online admission route separately. Read the official admission notice and guidelines before submitting.
How to apply step by step
- Read the official Panjab University admission notice and the official UIET B.E. counselling schedule.
- Download the official 2026-27 offline admission form.
- Check the official Dean of International Students guidelines for the correct category, documents and certification requirements.
- Complete every field and attach clear copies of the required academic, identity, passport, visa, NRI-status and relationship documents applicable to your case.
- Foreign students should complete the required Study in India registration and record their SII ID.
- Send the complete application as a PDF to the official DIS email stated in the notice or submit the hard copy to the Dean of International Students by July 21.
- Check the scrutiny outcome. If additional documents are requested, submit them before 1:00 PM on July 23.
- Check the eligible-candidate list on July 24 and physically report with original documents on July 29 as instructed.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The official admission notice states that incomplete applications will not be considered. An applicant who misses the July 21 submission deadline may lose consideration in the main counselling. A later spot round is not guaranteed and would depend on vacancies, so it should not be used as a fallback plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can the application be emailed?
Yes. The official Panjab University notice permits applicants to send the completed form and documents as a PDF to the Dean of International Students email address stated in the notice, or to submit a hard copy.
Is the August spot round confirmed?
No. The official schedule says the spot round will be conducted only if seats remain vacant.
Do foreign students need an SII ID?
The Panjab University admission notice instructs foreign students to register on the Study in India portal and generate an SII ID.
