General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College, Patiala, follows a merit-based admission system without published cutoff ranks or percentages, relying on qualifying exam scores via online merit lists. As an affiliated college under Punjabi University, Patiala, cutoffs are not standardized like entrance-based programs but determined by the applicant pool, seats, and category reservations. Specific previous year data remains unavailable publicly, with admissions emphasizing 10+2/UG marks.
Admissions occur through the portal kcpadmissions.in, with merit lists released post-application deadline (e.g., July-August for UG 2025-26).
No entrance exams for most UG/PG; CAT for MBA. Eligibility: UG - 10+2 (45-50% aggregate, stream-specific); PG - relevant bachelor's (50-60%). Punjab domicile priority; reservations per state norms (SC/ST/BC).
No official cutoff ranks published; sites list "N/A" for BCom Hons etc.
Trends inferred from similar Punjabi University colleges: UG arts/commerce ~80-90% general (dropping 5-10% for reserved); sciences higher. Merit lists finalize seats (e.g., 75 BCom Hons, 220 BCA). Check portal for 2025 lists as proxy for 2026.
The general category typically has the highest thresholds; SC/ST/BC relaxations ~5-10% marks.
No exam-wise cutoffs (merit-only); Punjab University oversees equity. Past trends stable, influenced by seats (1960 UG total).
Course Example
Est. General % (UG)
SC/BC Est. %
Seats
BCom Hons
85-92
75-85
75
BCA
80-90
70-80
220
BBA
82-90
72-82
180
BSc Agri Hons
85-95 (Science)
120
Merit List Process
Multiple lists post-deadline; spot rounds for vacancies. Document verification confirms. High demand for commerce/IT; lower for arts. 2025 UG open Apr-Jul, PG Jul-Aug.
Factors Influencing Cutoffs
Applicant volume, prior year performance, reservations (Punjab quota), supernumerary seats. Autonomous status allows flexibility.
Advice for Applicants
Monitor kcpadmissions.in for lists; strong 10+2 scores (85%+ general), competitive. Contact admissions for trends.
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