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Counselling Process Explained 💯 | Hostel, Fees, Documents & More| FULL VLOG👍🏻🫡

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Main purpose of the vlog

The speaker explains the full counselling process for UG/PG admission, addressing student doubts about:

  • Documents required
  • DG Locker (DigiLocker) system
  • Counselling timing
  • Quota system
  • Hostel system
  • Fee structure and fee payment deadlines
  • Merit list and seat allotment process

Key steps / methodology (Counselling workflow)

1) Before counselling: prepare documents

The speaker emphasizes that documents are the most important part. Keep photocopies/printouts and maintain a separate file.

Registration form

  • Take photocopies of your registration form.
  • If you filled 4 courses, take 4 photocopies (similarly, 2 courses → 2 photocopies).
  • Keep an extra copy if possible.
  • Also keep the original registration form.

User ID and password

  • Write down and keep safe the username/ID and password shown in the registration form.
  • This is needed later for:
    • fee/procedure
    • subject/course choices
    • ongoing admission steps

PDF of course selections

  • Keep/save the PDF of the courses you filled (from the registration process).

Passport-size photos

  • Keep 2–3 passport photos per department.
  • (Speaker notes a pack has 8; extra is fine.)

Aadhaar photocopies

  • Make photocopies of mother’s Aadhaar and father’s Aadhaar.
  • Keep your own Aadhaar as well.
  • (Narration also mentions birth certificate later.)

DMC / marksheet (10th & 12th)

  • Keep a copy of 10th and +2 DMC.
  • If you don’t have physical copies, download from DG Locker (DigiLocker) and photocopy.

Birth certificate

  • Keep a photocopy of your birth certificate.

“Regional” certificates (as advised by the speaker)

The speaker repeatedly suggests keeping regional versions/area certificates alongside other documents (“side by side”).

  • Rural area / rural school certificate
    • Rural may mean either:
      • your residence is in a village, or
      • your Plus Two school is classified as rural
    • Steps suggested:
      • Ask your Plus Two school how to obtain the rural certificate
      • Follow the school procedure before counselling
      • Bring required copies/printouts

Residential certificate (Punjab)

  • If the student is a Punjab resident, bring:
    • Residential certificate + its photocopy

Income certificate

  • Keep an income certificate, especially if claiming benefits/relaxation.
  • Speaker mentions categories like SC/ST.

Caste certificate

  • General candidates may not need it.
  • SC/ST/OBC candidates may need it (check per your category).
  • Carry it because quotas depend on it.

Migration certificate (most emphasized “problem” point)

  • Many students face issues because school may not give it on time.
  • The speaker explains that DigiLocker can provide a valid digital copy:
    • Download migration certificate PDF from DigiLocker
    • Take a printout
  • She states DigiLocker documents are valid because originals are uploaded digitally by the government.

Quotas (NCC / sports / cultural / etc.)

  • If you have certificates for:
    • NCC
    • Sports
    • Cultural activities
  • Bring the certificates and photocopies.
  • Speaker mentions these may add a small percentage to marks (example given: +1% effect).

2) During counselling: fill forms carefully

At counselling, you may be given a counselling form including:

  • your name and biodata
  • father’s name, etc.
  • marks details
  • whether you have quota(s) (tick/option selection)
  • User ID/password entry (if asked)

Warning from the speaker: Fill every detail exactly correctly. Even small mistakes can lead to multiple rounds later.

3) Counselling timing and attendance strategy

  • Counselling timing may be like 9 AM to 4 PM (speaker suggests checking messages).
  • Arrive before time.
  • If counselling happens on two dates:
    • Speaker strongly prefers going on one date first
    • Reason: if changes are needed, you may return only if necessary; once you complete counselling, corrections may not be accepted.

4) Plus Two marks entry rules (form filling detail)

  • Counselling forms ask for Plus Two marks after results are out.
  • Speaker says you typically fill marks for:
    • best/required subjects
  • She contrasts “best five” vs “main five” and notes that newer/stricter rules may mean filling main five (not best five).
  • She also shares an experience where students were told different things, advising you to follow what is expected for main five to avoid mismatches.

5) Hostel option

  • After fees/quota options, there is a hostel yes/no selection.
  • Speaker mentions hostel may not be available if distance is more than 60 km (she describes her case as “less than 60 km”).

6) Choosing departments/courses for counselling

If you filled multiple courses:

  • Counselling is done course-by-course / department-by-department.

Speaker’s strategy:

  • Go to the course/department you prefer first.
  • If your name isn’t there, go to the next course you applied for, and so on.

She also mentions:

  • You may get maximum 2–3 counselling sessions per day
  • Up to the number of courses filled (she mentions at most four in her explanation)

Fee and merit list process (post-counselling workflow)

Merit list release

  • After counselling, the merit list appears later, roughly:
    • every two weeks (speaker’s stated pattern)
  • It is uploaded on the official Punjabi University website.
  • Speaker warns:
    • They may not send you a direct PDF/message.
    • Checking only one source is risky—follow official website updates.
    • She also mentions updates may appear on Instagram story.

Fee payment deadline (critical)

  • Fee is not paid instantly on counselling day.
  • After you find your name in the merit list:
    • Pay within 24 to 28 hours
  • Payment options mentioned:
    • Online (system/UPI/GPay)
    • SBI Collect / paying at SBI
    • A campus payment option at the university area:
      • SBI Collect
      • cash may be possible there (speaker mentions cash via SBI Collect at the university side)

Consequences of not paying

  • If you don’t pay within the time window:
    • your seat can be cancelled
    • you may not get another chance for that course/department later

Seat allotment and second merit list

  • After payment:
    • seat allotment is shown next to your name.
  • A second merit list may come after about 28 hours.
    • If you didn’t appear in the first list, you might appear in the second.
  • If you still don’t get a name:
    • you may have to wait until classes start
    • then follow up with departments (speaker suggests seats may open if others leave)

DigiLocker / DG Locker explanation (what it is and how to use)

What DigiLocker provides (as stated)

DigiLocker is a government app containing:

  • birth certificate
  • PAN/Aadhaar details
  • Plus Two marks/DMC
  • certificates like migration (when uploaded)

DigiLocker PDFs are described as valid because they are government-linked digital originals.

How to use it (instruction-like steps)

  1. Download the DigiLocker app
  2. Log in using your Aadhaar number
    • (Speaker mentions selecting/entering linked details)
  3. Use search bar / select board
    • choose CBSE or Punjab State board
  4. Download relevant Plus Two DMC / PDFs
  5. Save PDFs and print where needed
  6. If migration certificate is missing from school:
    • download it from DigiLocker and take a printout

Error/backup notes

  • DigiLocker may sometimes not work.
  • Speaker suggests saving/downloading PDFs in advance as a backup.

Travel/arrival and practical advice

  • If coming from outside:
    • speaker mentions bus counter numbers (24–26) and buses stopping near the university.
  • If using autos:
    • choose autos outside the bus stand
    • speaker claims autos inside may require a long walk
  • Prepare printouts in advance:
    • printing at the university can be crowded and time-consuming

Speakers / sources featured

  • Primary speaker: vlog narrator/counsellor (name not clearly stated in subtitles)
  • Institution mentioned: Punjabi University
  • Apps / systems mentioned:
    • DigiLocker (DG Locker)
    • SBI Collect
  • Banks mentioned: SBI (State Bank of India)
  • Social channel mentioned: Instagram (for possible merit list updates)

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