JAC Chandigarh Counselling Date 2026 is the most searched information for JEE Main qualified students targeting CCET, UIET, CCA, Dr. SSBUICET, or UIET PUSSGRC. The Joint Admission Committee runs a five-round counselling process, and every single round has its own set of activities with strict deadlines. Missing any one of them can cost you a seat.
JAC has made a schedule available for the 2026 JAC Chandigarh Counselling. The registration has started from 14th May 2026 and will end on 21st June 2026.
This article provides the complete expected timeline and important dates related to each of the five rounds of counselling for JAC Chandigarh.
JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026: Tentative Schedule
JAC Chandigarh Counselling has released a tentative schedule on https://jacchd.admissions.nic.in. Below are the complete round wise schedule for JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026:
| Event | Date |
| Registration Process Commences | 14th May 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 21st June 2026 (Sunday) |
| Correction Window | 22nd June 2026 – 23rd June 2026 |
| Online Document Verification (Before Correction Window) | 22nd May 2026 – 21st June 2026 |
| Online Document Verification (After Correction Window) | 24th June 2026 – 30th June 2026 |
| Display of Tentative Sports Eligibility Status | 1st July 2026 |
| Sports Counselling | 3rd July 2026 |
| Final List of Eligible Candidates for Choice Filling | 4th July 2026 after 5:00 PM |
1st Round Counselling
| Activity | Date |
| Choice Filling | 4th July – 6th July 2026 |
| Mock Counselling Result | 7th July 2026 |
| Locking of Choices | 8th July – 9th July 2026 |
| First Round Seat Allotment | 10th July 2026 |
| Online Fee Submission & Willingness | 10th July – 13th July 2026 |
| Withdrawal After First Round | 14th July 2026 |
2nd Round Counselling
| Activity | Date |
| Choice Submission & Locking | 15th July – 17th July 2026 |
| Second Round Seat Allotment | 18th July 2026 |
| Online Fee Submission & Willingness | 18th July – 20th July 2026 |
| Withdrawal After Second Round | 21st July 2026 |
3rd Round Counselling
| Activity | Date |
| Choice Submission & Locking | 22nd July – 24th July 2026 |
| Third Round Seat Allotment | 25th July 2026 |
| Online Fee Submission | 25th July – 27th July 2026 |
| Withdrawal After Third Round | 28th July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting & Document Verification | 29th July – 30th July 2026 |
Special Round Counselling
| Activity | Date |
| Display of Vacant Seats | 31st July 2026 |
| Registration for Special Round Begins | 31st July 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Submission | 3rd August 2026 |
| Reserved Category Document Verification | 4th August – 5th August 2026 |
| Sports Eligibility Status Display | 4th August 2026 |
| Sports Counselling | 5th August 2026 |
| Final Eligible List for Special Round | 6th August 2026 |
| Choice Submission & Locking | 6th August – 7th August 2026 |
| Special Round Seat Allotment | 8th August 2026 |
| Online Fee Submission | 8th August – 10th August 2026 |
| Withdrawal After Special Round | 10th August – 12th August 2026 |
Spot Round Counselling
| Activity | Date |
| Display of Tentative Vacant Seats | 10th August 2026 |
| Spot Round Fee Submission & Choice Filling | 10th August – 12th August 2026 |
| Revised Vacant Seat List | 12th August 2026 |
| Spot Round Seat Allotment | 13th August 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute | 18th August 2026 |
Critical Dates You Cannot Afford to Miss
Out of the entire JAC Chandigarh 2026, these are the deadlines that matter most:
Registration Last Date: If you miss this, you cannot participate in three regular rounds. You can still register before the Special Round, but you will compete for whatever seats remain after three rounds of allotment.
Choice Locking Deadline: If you do not lock choices manually, the last saved set is auto-locked at the deadline. If nothing was saved, you are not considered for allotment. Lock well before the deadline.
Seat Acceptance Fee Deadline (Rs. 40,000 – after each round’s allotment): This is the most critical deadline within any round. If you are allotted a seat and do not pay Rs. 40,000 within the window, your seat is automatically cancelled. You lose Rounds 2 and 3 eligibility but retain Special and Spot Round access.
Physical Reporting Deadline: All candidates who have paid Rs. 40,000 seat acceptance fee must physically report to the allotted institute. Not reporting leads to automatic seat cancellation.
Special Round Registration Last Date: Fresh candidates who missed the main rounds must register before this date. No fresh registrations after the Special Round has started.
Spot Round Advance Fee Deadline: Candidates who have not yet paid Rs. 40,000 must do so before filling choices in the Spot Round.
Withdrawal Deadline (Before Spot Round): If you want to withdraw your seat and get the Rs. 40,000 refunded, you must withdraw through the portal before the Spot Round. Withdrawals through phone or email are not accepted.
What JAC Chandigarh Counselling Dates Mean for Different Candidates
If you are a fresh candidate who missed all three regular rounds, your window is the Special Round. Registration opens again before it. Seats available may be limited but real opportunities exist especially in branches like Civil, Mechanical at CCET, or IT/ECE at UIET PUSSGRC.
If you are a candidate who paid the acceptance fee and physically reported but want a better branch, you can modify choices in the Special Round. You must include your current allotted option in your choice list.
If you are a candidate who withdrew in an earlier round, you can come back in the Special Round and Spot Round. All your earlier choices are wiped — fresh choice submission is mandatory.
How to Stay Updated on JAC Chandigarh Counselling Dates 2026
- Visit https://jacchd.admissions.nic.in every day during the active counselling period
- SMS and Sandes notifications are sent to registered mobile numbers after allotment but do not rely only on these
- Results, notices, and schedule changes are published on the portal only
- No personal letters or emails for allotment notifications are sent
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will JAC Chandigarh Counselling 2026 start?
A. Official schedule has not been announced but it is expected to be in June 2026.
Q. How many rounds does JAC Chandigarh conduct?
A. Five Rounds Will Be Held Three Regular Rounds, One Special Round, and One Spot Round.
Q. Can I register for JAC Chandigarh after Round 1 closes?
A. No fresh registrations in Rounds 2 and 3. Fresh registrations open again before the Special Round.
Q. Is physical reporting required after every round?
A. Physical Reporting Is Required Only After Round 3 and After Special Spot and New Allocation to Candidates.
Q. What if I miss the seat acceptance fee deadline after allotment?
A. Your Seat Will Automatically Be Cancelled, You Will Be Eligible for Both Special and Spot Rounds but Will Not Be Eligible for Rounds 2 or 3.
Q. How long does each round's activity window typically last?
A. Each activity from fee payment, willingness submission, to choice modification has a window of 2 to 4 days. Act immediately after allotment results are out.
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