PESSAT Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Seat Matrix, Procedure

PESSAT Counselling Dates 2026

The authorities will announce the PESSAT 2026 counselling dates on the official website. The following table can be referred to check the counselling dates of PESSAT 2026.

PESSAT 2026 Counselling Dates

Eligibility for PESSAT Counselling 2026

• Apart from qualifying the PESSAT 2026, candidates are required to meet some extra criteria prescribed by the authorities. Candidates will have to upload their 10+2 scores or equivalent exam scores as soon as their corresponding result is declared.

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 12th standard (or equivalent) qualifying examination has to be secured by the candidates.

• If the required documents are not presented at the PESSAT 2026 counselling venue, then the candidates will not be allowed to participate in the procedure.

PESSAT Counselling 2026

Qualified students of the PESSAT 2026 will be eligible to appear for the counselling process. Candidates have to register for the PESSAT 2026 counselling by using their registration number and date of birth on the official website. During the PESSAT counselling 2026, candidates have to select their choice of course as per the order of preference.

Candidates are advised to choose as many choices as possible to maximize their chances of admission. Students must submit all the required original documents that have to be produced during the PESSAT 2026 verification process. Candidates selected for admissions should pay the admission fee to finalise their seat.

Documents Required for PESSAT 2026 Verification Process

The following documents are required for verification during the PESSAT counselling 2026-

• PESSAT 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card

• 10+2 or equivalent exam (PUC) marks (if not original, provisional marks card with the original signature of the college authority to be produced for verification)

• Class 10th marks card (SSLC)/ Birth Certificate

• Transfer Certificate/ College Leaving Certificate (if applicable)

• Migration Certificate (If other than PU Board) (if applicable)

• Passport & Stamp Size Photos 4 Copies each of both

• Aadhaar card

• PAN card

• Tuition Fee receipt (Original)

• Six copies each of color passport size and stamp size photographs

• Copy of PESSAT application form

What after PESSAT Seat Allotment 2026?

Once the PESSAT 2026 allotment list is out, qualified students must appear for the PESSAT 2026 counselling process by following the steps given below:

• Candidates shortlisted in the PESSAT 2026 seat allotment are required to carry the original documents for verification process to secure admission.

• Students selected during the PESSAT counselling process 2026 are required to pay the admission fee to finalise their seat.

• If the required original documents are not submitted during the verification process, then the PESSAT 2026 allotted seat will be rejected by the university.

• Applicants can withdraw their admission by rejecting the allotted seat and they can apply during the second round of PESSAT 2026 counselling process.

PESSAT 2026 Seat Matrix

PESSAT 2026 Counselling- Key Points

• All of the candidates have to be physically present for the counselling of PESSAT 2026 at the specified venue and timings.

• PESSAT counselling 2026 will be held only in Bangalore.

• If due to unavoidable circumstances, a candidate is unable to attend the counselling session, then they can download the authorization letter and submit it.

• During PESSAT counselling process 2026, one of the parents or guardians will be allowed to represent the candidate if an approved authorization letter is with them. The authorization letter will not be considered valid without prior approval.

• If a candidate is unable to attend the PES counselling process 2026 on the specified date, then they can come on the next date and participate.