Are you confused about how the first counselling process for Chandigarh college admission 2025 works? Don’t worry! In this blog, we explain everything you need to know, step by step – including whether counselling is offline or online, and what you should do now after the merit list is released.
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Chandigarh College Admission 2025: First Counselling Overview
Chandigarh colleges like DAV, SD, MCM, PGGC, PGGC-G, PGGCG, and others follow the centralized admission process managed by DHE Chandigarh (Department of Higher Education).
After the merit list is published, shortlisted candidates are required to go through First Counselling, which determines final admission allotment.
Is the First Counselling Online or Offline?
Counselling is done in online mode.
There is no need to visit colleges physically during the first counselling. All actions like confirmation, fee payment, and admission acceptance are done through the DHE admission portal.
Latest Updated Dates for First Counselling 2025 (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Expected) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Display of Provisional Merit List | 2nd July 2025 | List based on cut-offs and category-wise ranks |
| Grievance Redressal Window | 2nd – 4th July 2025 | Correction/edit requests allowed |
| Final Merit List Publication | 5th July 2025 | Final list after all corrections |
| First Counselling / Seat Allotment | 6th – 9th July 2025 | Online seat allocation to students |
| Fee Payment Window | 6th – 10th July 2025 | Pay admission fees online to confirm your seat |
| Second Counselling Begins | 11th July 2025 (Tentative) | For vacant seats |
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Step-by-Step: What to Do After Merit List?
Here’s a complete breakdown of the first counselling process:
Step 1: Check Your Name in Final Merit List
- Visit the official portal.
- Check the course-wise and category-wise merit list.
- Note your rank and allotted college (if applicable).
Step 2: Participate in Online Counselling
- Log in to your DHE Chandigarh student account.
- Accept the allotted seat if you’re satisfied.
- You may wait for the second round if you’re aiming for another college.
Step 3: Pay Admission Fee
- Pay the fee online via the portal within the deadline.
- Fee payment confirms your admission.
- Take printout of payment receipt.
Step 4: Download Admission Slip
- After successful fee payment, download your provisional admission slip.
- This will be required at the time of physical verification.
Step 5: Wait for Physical Reporting (if instructed)
- If DHE announces offline document verification, you will be notified.
- For now, the process is fully online.
Important Tips for Students
Keep checking your registered email and DHE portal for alerts.
Do not delay fee payment – your seat can be forfeited.
If unsatisfied with the allotted seat, wait for 2nd counselling.
Keep scanned copies of documents ready for upload (if needed).
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Documents Required for Admission (Upload/Verification)
| Document | Format | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets | PDF/JPG | For eligibility verification |
| Migration/Character Certificate | Especially for out-of-state | |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC etc) | PDF/JPG | If applicable |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | JPG | Clear and recent |
| Signature | JPG | Student’s digital signature |