Choice Locking is the final and most crucial step of the Choice Filling Phase in JAC Chandigarh Counselling. After selecting and arranging the preferred colleges and branches, candidates must explicitly lock their choices to confirm their final preference list. The seat allotment algorithm relies entirely on this locked list.
Before proceeding to lock, thoroughly review your filled choices. Ensure that your dream college/branch is at the top (Priority #1), followed by your subsequent preferences in strictly decreasing order of priority.
Click on the "Save and Lock Choices" button available on your dashboard. You will typically be prompted to agree to a declaration stating that you understand choices cannot be modified after locking.
To ensure security and prevent accidental locking, the portal will ask you to re-enter your JAC Chandigarh account password. Enter the password and confirm.
Once successfully locked, a final list of your preferences will be generated. Download and print this locked choice list. It serves as proof of your submitted choices and is mandatory during physical document verification.
Candidates must be aware of the strict rules governing the choice locking phase:
If you forget to manually lock your choices before the deadline, the JAC Chandigarh system will automatically lock your last saved preferences. However, manual locking is highly recommended.
No, once choices are locked (either manually by you or automatically by the system), they cannot be modified, added, or deleted for that particular round under any circumstances.
Yes, taking a printout of your final locked choices is mandatory. You will need to present this document during physical reporting and admission confirmation.