FAQs related to Centralized Online Counselling

What is Centralized Online Counselling?

Through Centralized Online Counselling candidates can get admission in the Constituent Campuses/Affiliated Colleges of participating Universities according to their choice on the basis of their Rank/Merit by participating online. A candidate requires an internet enabled device (i.e. Laptop / Desktop / Tablet etc.) and can participate in centralized online counselling from anywhere. All the activities i.e. from counselling fee deposition to allotment of seats, shall be done online through web module.

For which Courses Centralized Online Counselling is being conducting? What is the basis of admission to these courses?

Course	Basis of Admission
B.Tech. (1^st Year) & (2^nd Year) (Lateral Entry)	Inter-se-merit of qualifying examination
B.Pharmacy (1^st Year) & (2^nd Year) (Lateral Entry)	Inter-se-merit of Qualifying examination
B.Arch.	Valid NATA Scores + 50:50 ratio of Qualifying Examination
MBA	CMAT & Inter-se-merit of Qualifying Examination (Preference to CMAT qualified candidates)
MCA (1^st Year)	Inter-se-merit of Qualifying Examination
M.Tech. (Full Time)	Valid GATE Scores & Inter-se-merit of B.Tech. OR equivalent exam (Preference to GATE qualified candidates)

What is the Process Flow to Participate in Centralized Online Counselling

Centralized Online Counselling Registration
Online Counselling Fee Payment
Preparation of Rank
Choice Filling
Allotment of Seat
Online Reporting at Allotted Institute (By uploading the requisite Documents on portal and Depositing the Semester Fee through Online Mode and Uploading the Fee Slip on portal)
Provisional Confirmation by allotted Institute after Verification of relevant uploaded Documents/Certificates and Verification of Uploaded Semester Fee Slip

What is the procedure to participate in Centralized Online Counselling?

To participate in Centralized Online Counselling the candidate has to pay one time Online fee of Rs. 2,000/- (Two thousand Only) (Non Refundable) for each selected course. The detailed procedure to participate in Centralized Online Counselling is available on IKGPTU website www.ptu.ac.in

What are the modes of Centralized Online Counselling Fee Payment?

Centralized Online Counselling fee can be paid Online through following modes:-

Through Debit Card or Credit Card
Through Cash Card
Through UPI
Through Net Banking

Do I need to pay Centralized Online Counselling fee twice to participate in the both rounds of Counselling for particular course?

No. This is one time payment to participate in all the Rounds of Centralized Online Counselling. If you have paid counselling fee in the 1^st Round then you need not to pay it again to participate in subsequent Rounds of counselling. It does not matter that whether you get seat in the 1^st round.

This provision to deposit counselling fee in the 2^nd round is for only those candidates who were not able to deposit the Centralized Online Counselling Fee in the previous Round.

Can I participate in the both rounds of Centralized Online Counselling?

Yes, you can participate in the both rounds of Centralized Online Counselling. If seat is allotted to you in the 1^st Round and you are not much satisfied with that allotted seat then you may participate in the 2^nd Round of counselling. It is advise to fill only those choices which is better than previously allotted seat.

What are the Pros & Cons of participation in 2nd round of Centralized Online Counselling after getting seat in the 1st round?

Seat allotted during 1^st Round of Centralized Online Counselling may be get reserved by reporting at allotted Institutes and depositing admission Fee. In case you get seat in the 2^nd round then your previously allotted seat will automatically be cancelled and you will be eligible to take refund from previous allotted Institute as per norms. You will have no right on the previous allotted seat after getting seat in the 2^nd Round.

In case you don’t get any seat in 2^nd Round then your previous allotted seat will be retained.

If you don’t reserve your seat then you will not be able to retain that seat again if the seat is not allotted in 2^nd round.

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How to get Refund of Counselling fee if I paid fee and don’t participate in Online Counselling?

This is a non refundable fee and will not be refunded.

How to get Refund of Counselling fee if I paid fee twice due to Technical Issue or by Mistake for the same course?

In this case you may submit your request to Accounts Department of IKGPTU with supporting documents for consideration.

I have got compartment/reappear in one/more subjects in qualifying examination. Am I eligible to participate in the online counselling of IKGPTU?

No. Such candidates, who have reappear in qualifying examination, will not be eligible for participate in Centralized Online Counselling. If any candidate participate in Centralized Online Counselling with wrong credentials then his/her admission will not be considered at the time of reporting in the allotted Institute.

Please check eligibility criteria of participating University(s) before participating in counselling.

Is it Mandatory to fill maximum number of choices?

No. But if you fill maximum number of choices, you have a better chance of getting a seat.

How many choices (Colleges) can be opted / filled durig online counselling? T

There is no limit of filling choices. It is advised to fill maximum choices and to arrange them in the order of preference. The information regarding the Institute and the courses offered by them is also available in the Information Brochure which can be downloaded from website of I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University www.ptu.ac.in.

Can I Edit or Delete my filled Choices?

Yes, you can Edit, Delete and Re-arrange Choices , as many times as you want, before the locking of choices or before the last date/time of choice filling prescribed in Counselling Schedule.

What will happen if I do not report to allotted Institute within prescribed time?

In that case the allotted seat will be cancelled automatically and the same will be included to next round of counselling and you will lose your right over that seat.

I have been allotted Seat in an Institute, when should I report for Admission?

After allotment of seat, candidate have to report at allotted Institute within the reporting time period, as given in the Counselling schedule. The reporting dates are also mentioned in the provisional allotment letter.