Punjab B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026: First Merit List Out Today at pbbed2026.learnpunjabi.org

Panjab University, Patiala, has released the Punjab B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 First Merit List today, September 1, 2026, on its official website, pbbed2026.learnpunjabi.org. Candidates who appeared for the Punjab State B.Ed. Common Entrance Test (B.Ed. CET-2026) can now access the seat allocation details for admission to B.Ed courses across Punjab.

This marks a crucial step in the admission cycle, as the merit list determines the allocation of seats based on candidates’ performance in the entrance test and their submitted college and subject combination preferences. Following this allocation, qualified candidates are required to report to their assigned colleges within the stipulated timeframe.

Punjab B.Ed CET 2026: Seat Allocation and Reporting

The allocation of seats for the Punjab B.Ed CET 2026 is based on the merit achieved by candidates in the entrance examination and the choices they provided during the online choice filling period. This online choice filling for colleges and major subject combinations was conducted from August 18 to August 27, 2026, as per official notifications. Candidates can view their allocated seats on the official portal, pbbed2026.learnpunjabi.org.

Following the seat allocation today, candidates must report to their respective allocated colleges between September 2 and September 5, 2026. This reporting is a mandatory step to confirm their admission based on the seat allocation list. Colleges, in turn, are required to report the status of filled and unfilled seats on the web portal by September 7, 2026.

How to Check Punjab B.Ed 2026 First Merit List?

Candidates can access the Punjab B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 First Merit List and their seat allocation details by following these steps:

1. Go to the official website, pbbed2026.learnpunjabi.org.
2. Look for the link related to ‘Punjab B.Ed CET 2026 First Merit List’ or ‘Seat Allocation’.
3. Click on the relevant link to access the merit list PDF.
4. The merit list PDF will include details such as the candidate’s name, application number, category, exam name, marks obtained, and total marks.
5. Download and save the merit list for future reference.

Punjab B.Ed CET 2026 Result and Qualifying Marks

The Punjab B.Ed Joint CET Result 2026 was declared online by Panjab University, Patiala, on August 12, 2026, though some sources indicated the result was released on August 17, 2026. The Punjab State B.Ed. Common Entrance Test (B.Ed. CET-2026) itself was successfully conducted on August 2, 2026. Only candidates who qualified in this written examination were eligible to participate in the subsequent counselling process, which included the online choice filling.

To qualify for the counselling process, candidates needed to secure minimum marks in the entrance test. For the General / Open Category, the minimum qualifying marks were 25%, which translates to 38 out of a total of 150 marks. Candidates belonging to the SC / ST Category had a lower threshold, requiring a minimum of 20%, or 30 out of 150 marks, to qualify.

Punjab B.Ed CET 2026: Important Dates and Qualifying Marks

The admission process for Punjab B.Ed courses in 2026 has followed a structured timeline, from application to seat allocation. The key dates and qualifying criteria are summarised below:

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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