The following universities and colleges fall under the purview of the state. For further details on individual colleges, click the links below or click here to see the common admission details and application procedure.

The Common Entrance Test (CET) is conducted by Punjab University for admission to BE/ B.Tech./ BArch courses in its Colleges/Department in Chandigarh - Chandigarh College of Architecture; Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Punjab Engineering College.

Allocation of Seats: 60% of seats (Union Territory Pool) are allocated to candidates who have passed the qualifying exam from schools and colleges located in Chandigarh. 40% of seats are allocated to students from outside Chandigarh. Admission to the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology is offered on an all India basis. 

Eligibility: Candidates should have completed the 10+2 (Science) exam with English, Physics, Chemistry and Math or its equivalent from a recognized Board. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying exam are also eligible. Candidates should be physically fit.

Application Procedure: Application from and CET booklet can be obtained from the Punjab University on cash payment of Rs. 120. The form can also be obtained by post from the Manager, Publication Bureau, Punjab University, Chandigarh on payment of Rs. 140 through bank draft in favor of the Registrar, Punjab University. Completed applications with test fee of Rs. 400 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates) through bank draft should reach the Assistant Registrar (CET), Punjab University by the notified date. 

Selection: Selection is based on merit in CET conducted in Physics, Chemistry and Math. Candidates for B Architecture course are also required to appear for the aptitude test. 

Centers: The examination is conducted in Chandigarh, Delhi and Ludhiana, The merit list is notified in local newspapers and colleges. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list are required to appear for counselling on the specified dates.

Admission: Candidates whose names appear in the merit list are also required to apply separately on the prescribed application form for centralised admission, which can be obtained from the Convener, Joint Admission Committee, Punjab University on cash payment of Rs. 60 or Rs.75 for those applying by post.