Summary: Punjab’s centralised higher-education admission portal has published the 2026 postgraduate merit and first-counselling schedule. Applicants can raise provisional-merit objections on July 21, 2026, the final merit list is due July 22, and the first PG counselling and admission round runs from July 23 to July 27, 2026.
Key highlights
- The provisional PG merit list is scheduled for July 20.
- Applicants have July 21 to seek correction of a genuine merit-list error.
- The final merit list is scheduled for July 22.
- First-round counselling and admission run from July 23 through July 27.
- The application window closed July 15, so this update is for already registered applicants rather than fresh applicants.
Important dates
| PG admission activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Online document verification completed | Up to July 18, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | July 20, 2026 |
| Removal of objections in provisional merit lists | July 21, 2026 |
| Final merit list | July 22, 2026 |
| First counselling and admission round | July 23-27, 2026 |
Who is affected?
This schedule affects students who submitted a Punjab centralised PG admission form by July 15 and completed the required document-verification process. Course eligibility, college choice and merit preparation follow the rules of the participating university or college and the selected programme.
Fees and documents
The central schedule does not publish one common admission fee because charges vary by institution and programme. Shortlisted students should check the official portal and allotted college for the exact amount, payment method and deadline. Keep the submitted application, merit details, qualifying marksheets, category certificate where applicable, identity proof and payment receipt ready.
Required student action
Log in to the official Punjab admission portal, check the provisional merit details and report a genuine error on July 21 through the prescribed channel. Recheck the final list on July 22 and complete the allotted college’s counselling, document and fee steps by July 27.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the official portal and use the PG schedule, not the separate UG schedule.
- Log in with the credentials used for the submitted PG application.
- Compare the provisional merit entry with your application, qualifying marks and category.
- If an official correction facility is available and a detail is wrong, submit the objection on July 21 with supporting evidence.
- Download or record the final merit position on July 22.
- Follow the allotted or participating college’s counselling instructions from July 23.
- Present originals and valid category documents when required.
- Pay the institution’s official fee and retain the acknowledgement no later than July 27.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
An uncorrected merit error may affect ranking or eligibility, while failure to complete first-round counselling or fee payment can cost the available seat. Contact the portal or institution through its official channel immediately if a technical issue is recorded; screenshots alone do not replace a completed admission action.
FAQ
Can a new student apply now?
The published PG schedule shows July 15 as the application closing date. The current steps are for registered applicants.
Is July 27 the same fee deadline for every college?
July 27 closes the first counselling/admission period. The exact payment time and amount should be confirmed with the official portal and institution.
