CG PET 2026

Chhattisgarh Pre-Engineering Test

CG PET is the state-level entrance exam for admission into various undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) in government and private colleges across Chhattisgarh. It also covers specialized tracks like Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, and Dairy Technology.

📅 2026 Important Timeline

  • Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

  • Correction Window: March 28 – March 30, 2026

  • Admit Card Release: May 4, 2026

  • Examination Date: May 14, 2026

  • Results & Answer Key: Expected in June 2026

  • Counselling Rounds: Expected to begin in late June 2026

📝 Exam Pattern (Offline OMR)

The exam is conducted in a traditional pen-and-paper format.

  • Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

  • Sectional Split: 50 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

  • Total Marks: 150 marks.

  • Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer.

  • Negative Marking: There is no negative marking.

  • Duration: 3 hours.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Biology.

  • Minimum Marks: At least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) in PCM.

  • Age Limit: Minimum 16 years as of December 31, 2026. The upper age limit is generally 30 years (relaxed for reserved categories and women).

  • Domicile: Residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible for state quota seats. Other state candidates are generally eligible for the 10% All-India quota.

💰 Application Fees

As per the recent state government policy for residents of Chhattisgarh, the examination fee is waived/refunded to support students. For other categories:

  • General: ₹200

  • OBC: ₹150

  • SC/ST/PwD: ₹100

📂 How to Apply

  1. Registration: Visit the official Vyapam portal at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in.

  2. Profile Creation: Register with a valid mobile number and email ID to create a candidate profile.

  3. Form Filling: Enter personal and academic details and choose three preferred examination cities.

  4. Uploads: Scanned photograph and signature (JPEG format, under 50 KB).

  5. Final Submission: Download and print the confirmation page; no hard copies need to be sent to the board.

🔗 Official Links

Pro-Tip for 2026: While JEE Main scores are also accepted for admission into Chhattisgarh colleges, the CG PET is often the better route for local students because the difficulty level is significantly lower, and it strictly follows the CGBSE/NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus. Since there is no negative marking, ensure you attempt all 150 questions!