This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.
2026 schedule pendingSchedule TBD
IKGPTU typically opens registration in July after NATA resultsNote: SC reservation sub-classification follows the post-2024 Davinder Singh Constitution Bench framework, exact internal split per Punjab GO.IKGPTU runs centralised B.Arch counselling for affiliated state and private colleges. NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 is accepted. 85% Punjab quota plus 15% other state. Counselling fee ₹2,000 per course. PEC, CCA Chandigarh, GNDU, LPU, Chandigarh University, and Chitkara University all admit B.Arch outside IKGPTU. SC reservation is 25% with sub-classification under the post-2024 Davinder Singh Constitution Bench framework.
Important dates
- Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected dateMay 2026
- Upcoming: IKGPTU registrationJuly 2026 (TBD)
- Upcoming: Round 1 allotmentJuly or August 2026 (TBD)
- Upcoming: Round 2 allotmentAugust 2026 (TBD)
- Upcoming: Spot roundSeptember 2026 (TBD)
At a glance
- Punjab quota
- 85%
- Other state quota
- 15%
- Counselling fee per course
- ₹2,000
- SC reservation
- 25% (with sub-classification)
- Major non-IKGPTU institutes
- PEC, CCA, GNDU, LPU, Chandigarh University, Chitkara
Eligibility
- Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% reserved).
- Entrance acceptedNATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score. Both can be submitted.
Frequently asked questions
No. PEC Chandigarh, Chandigarh College of Architecture (Sector 12), and GNDU all admit B.Arch outside IKGPTU. CCA is in JAC Chandigarh.
No. LPU, Chitkara University, and Chandigarh University admit B.Arch through their own admission processes, not IKGPTU.
Approximately ₹2,000 per course. Verify on the live IKGPTU notification.
25% SC reservation with internal sub-classification under the post-2024 Davinder Singh Constitution Bench framework. The exact internal split is per the Punjab government order in force.
Typically July after NATA Phase 1 results. Watch ptu.ac.in for the 2026 schedule.
Information curated from official sources. Always verify against ptu.ac.in before applying.