JAC Chandigarh 2026 candidates should prepare for Round 3 choice filling from July 22 to July 24. The published schedule also includes a special round and spot round, with the final listed physical-reporting date on August 18, 2026. Fresh candidates who want to enter the special round must register and pay the counselling fee by August 3.
Summary
The Joint Admission Committee (JAC) Chandigarh schedule covers the remaining 2026 counselling actions for B.E. and B.Arch admissions. Candidates should not treat one deadline as covering every stage: choice submission, seat allotment, fee payment and physical reporting each have separate dates.
Key highlights
- Round 3 choice submission and locking runs from July 22 to July 24, 2026.
- Round 3 seat allotment is scheduled for July 25 after 8:00 PM, followed by online fee payment through July 27.
- Physical reporting for admitted candidates is scheduled for July 29 and July 30.
- Fresh special-round registration and counselling-fee payment closes on August 3.
- The spot-round choice and fee window runs through August 12, with physical reporting on August 18.
Important dates
| Student action | Date or deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 3 choice submission and locking | July 22-24, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment | July 25, 2026 after 8:00 PM |
| Round 3 online fee payment | July 25-27, 2026 |
| Physical reporting after regular rounds | July 29-30, 2026 |
| Fresh registration and counselling-fee payment for special round | July 31-August 3, 2026 |
| Special-round choice submission and locking | August 6-7, 2026 |
| Special-round fee payment | August 8-10, 2026 |
| Spot-round fee, choice submission and locking | August 10-12, 2026 |
| Final listed physical reporting | August 18, 2026 |
The schedule is marked tentative. Check the JAC portal before every action in case a revised notice is issued.
Who is affected?
This update affects JAC Chandigarh 2026 applicants seeking B.E. or B.Arch seats through the regular, special or spot counselling rounds. Fresh candidates who did not register earlier can enter only during the special-round registration window, subject to the published rules.
Required student action
Existing candidates should log in when their applicable choice window opens, review available choices, submit and lock them, then check the allotment result and pay the required fee within the relevant window. Fresh special-round candidates must first complete registration and fee payment by August 3.
For fresh special-round registration, the listed counselling fee is Rs. 2,800 for General, General-EWS, BC, OBC and other candidates, and Rs. 1,400 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. During the spot round, a candidate who has not deposited the seat-acceptance fee must pay the listed Rs. 40,000 participation fee while submitting choices.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the official JAC Chandigarh portal.
- Read the official JAC 2026 counselling-schedule page and download the current schedule.
- Log in during the window that applies to your round.
- Review seat choices carefully, submit them and complete locking before the deadline.
- After allotment, download the allotment record and complete online fee payment by the stated date.
- Keep payment receipts and all original plus self-attested documents ready for verification and physical reporting.
- Recheck the portal immediately before reporting because the published schedule is tentative.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
A candidate who does not submit choices, pay the required fee or report within the applicable window can lose that round’s opportunity or allotted seat. Fresh candidates who miss the August 3 registration deadline cannot rely on entering the special round later.
Frequently asked questions
Do previously registered candidates need fresh special-round registration?
The schedule identifies the July 31-August 3 registration window for candidates who were not registered earlier. Choice submission rules differ by earlier allotment and participation status, so read the official schedule before acting.
Is choice submission compulsory for the spot round?
Yes. The official schedule states that choice submission is compulsory for everyone who wants to participate in the spot round.
Is the counselling schedule final?
No. It is labelled tentative, so candidates should follow any newer notice published on the JAC portal.
Official sources: JAC Chandigarh schedule section | JAC 2026 counselling schedule PDF
Last updated: July 21, 2026.
