Is PEC Chandigarh in JAC Chandigarh B.Arch?

No. PEC does not offer B.Arch. The only B.Arch institute in JAC Chandigarh is Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12.

Does JAC Chandigarh accept NATA?

No. JEE Main Paper 2A score is the only entrance accepted. NATA cannot be used.

How many seats does CCA Chandigarh have?

40 seats per year. The split is approximately 32 Chandigarh local + 6 Outside Chandigarh + 1 Kashmiri Pandit + 1 Kargil Martyr ward. The exact category split can vary slightly.

What is the closing rank for CCA Outside Chandigarh?

2025 Round 1 General Outside Chandigarh closing rank was approximately CRL 164 (JEE Main Paper 2). The 32 Chandigarh local seats had higher (less competitive) closing ranks.

How much does CCA cost?

CCA tuition is approximately ₹30,000 per year, totalling around ₹1.5 lakh for the full 5-year B.Arch programme. This makes it one of the most affordable top B.Arch institutes in India.

What is the registration fee for JAC Chandigarh?

₹2,800 for General and EWS candidates, ₹1,400 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The seat acceptance fee after allotment is ₹40,000.

When does JAC Chandigarh counselling start?

Typically June after JEE Main Session 2 results. The 2026 dates will be on jacchd.admissions.nic.in.

Is there any other B.Arch option in Chandigarh?

Outside JAC, Chitkara University, Chandigarh University, and a few private colleges admit B.Arch directly using NATA or JEE Paper 2. They are not part of JAC Chandigarh.

JAC Chandigarh B.Arch 2026: CCA Sector 12 Cutoff, ₹30,000/year

JAC Chandigarh B.Arch Counselling 2026

Sole institute is Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), Sector 12. 40 seats, ₹30,000/year tuition.

VERIFIEDLast verified 8 May 2026 against jacchd.admissions.nic.in

This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.

2026 brochure pendingSchedule TBD

JAC Chandigarh typically opens registration in June after JEE Main Session 2 results. Expected: June 2026Note: Based on JAC Chandigarh 2025 cycle. Quota structure and registration fees expected to continue in 2026.

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.

Important dates

Upcoming: JEE Main Session 2 resultExpected date
April 2026
Upcoming: JAC Chandigarh registration
June 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 3 / spot
August 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

Sole B.Arch institute: CCA Sector 12
Total seats: 40
Annual tuition: ₹30,000
Total programme fees: ₹1.5 lakh (5 years)
NIRF Architecture rank: 30
Entrance: JEE Main Paper 2 only

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved).
Entrance acceptedJEE Main Paper 2A score is mandatory. NATA is NOT accepted by JAC Chandigarh.
Chandigarh region quota32 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.

Reservation matrix

JAC Chandigarh seat reservation
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 12Chandigarh · 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

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against jacchd.admissions.nic.in before applying.