Joint Admission Architecture Planning (JAAP) PG 2026 Admission Schedule

The Joint Seat Allocation Board (JSAB) conducts JAAP PG 2026 in accordance with the policies and norms governing seat allocation to the SPAs. Joint Seat Allocation Board (JSAB) 2026 comprises representatives from all three SPAs.

The registration process for JAAP PG 2026 began in March 2026

JAAP PG 2026 refers to the Joint Admission for Architecture and Planning Postgraduate counselling process, likely coordinated by JNAFAU (Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University) for M.Arch, M.Plan, and related PG programs.

JAAP PG 2026 Schedule

Selection Proces JAAP PG 2026

• Performance in qualifying exam
• Valid GATE/CEED/UGC NET (JRF) score as applicable
• Physical interaction
• Work Experience

JAAP PG 2026 Admission Overview

The process covers seat allocation across participating institutes like SPA Delhi, based on merit criteria including UG marks (25 marks), GATE/CEED/NET scores (35 marks), experience (up to 10 marks), and interaction (30 marks), totaling 100 marks.

JAAP PG 2026 registration process eligibility criteria

Candidates should have at least 55 %  or 6 CGPA at qualifying exam and 50 percent for reserved category candidates

Registration fee

Rs.3500

Key Process Steps

• Registration: New users sign up on the JAAP PG portal with OTP verification via mobile/email, then complete multistep forms, upload documents, and pay fees.
• Seat Allocation: Follows category sequences—GEN (Open → PwD → KM → DF), and reserved categories (Open → Category → PwD → KM → DF). Foreign nationals use DASA 2025 separately.
• Fees and Verification: Rs. 15,000 seat acceptance fee (includes Rs. 5,000 processing, adjustable against admission fee); physical document checks at SPA Delhi and allotted institutes post-Round 3, with provisional status until finalized. Forgery leads to debarment.

Important Dates and Portal

Check jnafau.ac.in or the official JAAP PG 2025/2026 portal for 2026 updates, as applications typically start in May-June with counseling rounds following entrance results. All steps must precede reporting to institutes.

JAAP PG 2026 Criteria Breakdown

Criteria ‘A’ allocates 70 marks across three components: 25 marks for qualifying marks in the undergraduate degree, 35 marks for performance in GATE/CEED/NET exams, and up to 10 marks for relevant experience based on duration (3 marks for up to 1 year, 5 for up to 3 years, 6 for up to 4 years, 7 for up to 5 years, 8 for up to 7 years, and 10 for above 7 years). Experience under 6 months does not count, and candidates must submit substantiating documents. Criteria ‘B’ assigns the remaining 30 marks for interaction, which may include interviews, portfolio reviews, group discussions, essay writing, Statement of Purpose (SoP), or other exams as deemed fit by the selection committee.​

Formatted Marks

Seat Allocation Sequence

Seat allocation follows a structured order within each category to ensure equitable distribution.

Foreign Nationals

andidates tagged as Foreign Nationals will have their seats allocated via DASA 2025, separate from the JSAB 2025 process.

Allocation Process

The Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) 2025 handles seat allocation exclusively for Foreign National candidates, bypassing the Joint Seat Allocation Board (JSAB) 2025 procedures. This ensures dedicated channels for international applicants in technical programs like engineering admissions.

REALLOCATION OF UNFILLED SEATS FOR A PROGRAM

10.1 Unfilled PwD category seats for an academic program will be reallocated and treated as OPEN category seats for the purpose of allocation. This relocation will occur in the 3rd Round of Seat Allocation. During the 3rd Round, first iteration will follow the same process as in round 1 & 2. Subsequently, unfilled PwD seats will be converted to OPEN seats, and the re-allotment 8 process will be carried out. This conversion will continue until the PwD seats are reduced to zero. After completing this process, the round 3 results will be published

Application Form Registration

Candidates register online for JAAP PG 2025 by creating a new account on the portal, authenticating via mobile number and email with OTP verification, and setting a password.

JAAP PG 2026 Registration Steps

After initial signup, candidates sign in using their application number and password to access the homepage for further tasks like form submission and choice filling.

Form Completion

The multistep form requires filling personal profile, contact details, qualifications, and other details post-registration, followed by uploading category-specific documents.

Final Submission

Complete the process by paying the registration fee through the designated payment link after all sections are filled.

JAAP PG 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee

All candidates must pay a seat acceptance fee of Rs. 15,000, regardless of category, which includes Rs. 5,000 as JAAP PG 2025 processing charges.

Fee Adjustment

This fee, including the processing component, gets adjusted against the final admission fee at the allotted institute.

Payment Process

Use Debit card, UPI, Credit card, or Net Banking via the payment link activated post-results in each round.

Verification Steps

Complete payment and all steps before details go to reporting authorities; physical document verification occurs at the allotted institute after Round 3, keeping admission provisional until then. All candidates must present original documents along with one set of photocopies at SPA Delhi for physical document verification and interaction.

Handling Missing Documents

Candidates with missing or awaited documents must submit an undertaking, promising submission at joining time. Verifying officers may raise queries, notifying candidates via SMS and email for resolution by uploading documents on the portal.

JAAP PG 2026 Verification Schedule

Document checks follow the predefined schedule on the JAAP PG portal, with re-verification at allotted institutes during reporting—admission remains provisional until completed.

Penalties for Forgery

Any mismatch due to willful forgery or cheating during verification leads to admission withdrawal, debarment from further rounds, and forfeiture of eligibility; JAAP PG 2025’s decision is final.

The provided data represents the seat matrix for JAAP PG 2026 across participating Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPA D: Delhi, SPA B: Bhopal, SPA V: Vijayawada), totaling 294 seats for various postgraduate programs in architecture, planning, and design.

JAAP PG 2026 seat matrix SPA Delhi Bhopal Vijayawada

JAAP PG 2026 Seats Category wise and Totals

FAQs JAAP PG 2026