JAC Chandigarh B.Arch Counselling 2026
Sole institute is Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12. 40 seats, ₹30,000/year tuition.
JAC Chandigarh runs the centralised counselling for Chandigarh institutes. For B.Arch, the sole participating institute is Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12, with 40 seats. PEC Chandigarh does NOT offer B.Arch. CCA is among the most affordable top B.Arch institutes in India: ₹30,000/year tuition, ₹1.5 lakh total for 5 years. JEE Main Paper 2 only is accepted.
Official portal: jacchd.admissions.nic.in2026 brochure pending
JAC Chandigarh typically opens registration in June after JEE Main Session 2 results.
Expected: June 2026At a glance
CCA Sector 12
40
₹30,000
₹1.5 lakh (5 years)
30
JEE Main Paper 2 only
Eligibility
Academic qualification
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved).
Entrance accepted
JEE Main Paper 2A score is mandatory. NATA is NOT accepted by JAC Chandigarh.
Chandigarh region quota
32 of 40 seats reserved for Chandigarh local candidates. 6 seats open to Outside Chandigarh. 1 seat for Kashmiri Pandit. 1 seat for Kargil Martyr ward.
Important dates
| Milestone | Date | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 result | April 2026 | Expected | |
| JAC Chandigarh registration | June 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Round 1 allotment | July 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Round 2 allotment | July 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Round 3 / spot | August 2026 (TBD) | TBD |
JEE Main Session 2 result
April 2026
JAC Chandigarh registration
June 2026 (TBD)
Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Round 2 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Round 3 / spot
August 2026 (TBD)
Reservation matrix
| Category | Quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh region | 32 of 40 seats | |
| Outside Chandigarh | 6 of 40 seats | |
| Kashmiri Pandit | 1 supernumerary | |
| Kargil Martyr ward | 1 supernumerary | |
| SC | Per Chandigarh Admin GO | |
| OBC | Per Chandigarh Admin GO | |
| EWS | 10% | |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% |
Fee structure
JAC Chandigarh registration, General/EWS
₹2,800
JAC Chandigarh registration, SC/ST/PwD
₹1,400
Seat acceptance fee
₹40,000
CCA annual tuition
₹30,000
CCA total programme fees (5 years)
Among the most affordable top B.Arch institutes in India₹1.5 lakh
Top participating colleges
Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12
Chandigarh · 40 seats · ₹30,000/yr2025 Round 1 General Outside Chandigarh closing rank: CRL 164 (JEE Main Paper 2). NIRF Architecture rank 30.Common mistakes to avoid
PEC Chandigarh does NOT offer B.Arch
Punjab Engineering College (PEC), now a deemed university in Chandigarh, does not offer B.Arch. The only B.Arch in JAC Chandigarh is CCA Sector 12.
NATA is NOT accepted
JAC Chandigarh requires JEE Main Paper 2A score. Even a top NATA score cannot get you into CCA through JAC.
Only 6 of 40 seats are open to Outside Chandigarh
CCA reserves 32 seats for Chandigarh local candidates. Just 6 are open to Outside Chandigarh applicants. Closing ranks for Outside are very competitive (around 164 General in 2025).
Total programme cost is exceptionally low
At ₹30,000/year tuition and ₹1.5 lakh total for 5 years, CCA is among the cheapest premier B.Arch institutes in India. This is a meaningful financial planning factor for many families.
Frequently asked questions
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