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Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Punjab University, Chandigarh for candidates seeking admission to the various UG and PG programs. PU CET UG is conducted Undergraduate courses, While PU CET PG is conducted for Postgraduate courses.
Latest Notification
PU CET UG 2022: Punjab University, Chandigarh has revised PU CET UG 2022 exam date. The exam will be conducted on July 3, 2022. PU CET 2022 application forms are released on May 19, 2022, the official website.
Registration
The candidate has to make sure that the eligibility criteria is fulfilled by them based on the course they are applying for. The candidate has to fill the PU CET 2022 application form online and then take a print out of the form.
Candidates will have to send the following additional documents along with the PU CET 2022 application form to the head office, Chandigarh before the last date:
- Candidate’s mark sheets of all qualifying exams
- Candidate’s address proof
- Candidate’s identity proof
- Candidate’s photographs (as specified in the application form)
Candidates must note that all the documents have to be self attested. The application will be rejected in case the documents are not attached or the documents are deemed invalid.
Candidates must also note that the details once entered by him or her cannot be altered.
Syllabus
Candidates can go through the tentative syllabus for PU CET UG 2022 as listed below:
| Biology | Computer Science | Mathematics | Biotechnology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World | Computer Fundamentals | Sets and Functions | Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Structural Organization in animals and plants | Introduction to C++ | Algebra | Biomolecules |
| Cell Structure and Function | Programming Methodology | Co-ordinate Geometry | Cell and Development |
| Plant Physiology | Programming in C++ | Calculus | Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| Human Physiology | Programming in C++ | Mathematical Reasoning | Protein and Gene Manipulation |
| Reproduction | Data Structures | Relations and Functions | Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation |
| Genetics and Evolution | Database Management System and SQL | Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry | - |
| Biology and Human Welfare | Boolean Algebra | Linear Programming | - |
| Biotechnology and its application | Networking and Open Source Software | Probability | - |
| Ecology and its environment | - | - | - |
| Chemistry | Physics |
|---|---|
| Some Basic concepts of chemistry | Physical world and measurements |
| Structure of Atom | Kinematics |
| Classification of Elements and periodicity of properties | Laws of motion |
| Chemical bonding and molecular structure | Work, Energy and Power |
| States of matter, gases and liquids | Motion of System of Particles and rigid body |
| Thermodynamics | Gravitation |
| Equilibrium | properties of bulk matter |
| Redox Reaction | Thermodynamics |
| Hydrogen | Behavior of perfect gas and kinetic theory |
| s-Block Elements | Oscillation and Waves |
| Group 14 Elements | Electrostatics |
| Organic Chemistry | Current Electricity |
| Hydrocarbons | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Environmental Chemistry | Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents |
| Solid State | Electromagnetic waves |
| Solutions | Optics |
| Electrochemistry | Dual nature of matter and radiation |
| Chemical Kinetics | Atoms and nuclei |
| Surface Chemistry | Electronic Devices |
| General Principles and processes of isolation of elements | Communication systems |
| p- Block Elements | - |
| d and f Block Elements | - |
| Coordination Compounds | - |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | - |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for PU CET 2022, candidates must note the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi or any equivalent exam conducted by a recognized board or university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Note: Candidates who have passed or appeared in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapeeth, Allahabad are not in the eligibility criteria to appear in PU CET (BHMS) Entrance Test, as this institution will be derecognised by Punjab University, Chandigarh. Candidates can get a full list of recognized universities from the official website of PU CET UG.Check Here PU CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates have to be a citizen of India. Foreign citizens will have the option to apply via NRI quota.
- Candidates must be of 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2022 to be eligible to apply for PU CET 2022.
PU CET PG 2022 candidates have a separate set of eligibility criteria, as listed below:
- The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination (bachelor degree program or equivalent from a recognized university) for a particular course with a minimum of 50%-55% marks (depending upon the course for which he/ she is applying). Candidates in their final year and appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply for PU CET PG 2022. provided the candidate pass their qualifying exams by the time of admission.
For further details on the eligibility criteria for both PU CET UG 2022 and PU CET PG 2022, candidates can follow the Panjab University official website.
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD) etc category candidates will be according to the Chandigarh Administration or Panjab University, Chandigarh guidelines.
For Physically Handicapped candidates, the following eligibility criteria will be applicable:
- 1st preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor disabilities of Lower Limbs between 50% - 70%.
- 2nd preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor Disabilities of Lower Limbs between 40% - 50%
Candidates with blindness (including colour blindness) and those who are deaf and dumb will not be eligible to sit for PU CET 2022.
Reservation
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD) etc category candidates will be according to the Chandigarh Administration or Panjab University, Chandigarh guidelines.
For Physically Handicapped candidates, the following eligibility criteria will be applicable:
- 1st preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor disabilities of Lower Limbs between 50% - 70%.
- 2nd preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor Disabilities of Lower Limbs between 40% - 50%
Candidates with blindness (including colour blindness) and those who are deaf and dumb will not be eligible to sit for PU CET 2022.
Counselling
PU CET 2022 counselling process will be conducted online. Counselling for UG will commence from 3rd week of August, 2022 (tentatively). Candidates must fill their preferences online for admission to the various courses. The seats will be allotted based on PU CET 2022 Merit List. Some of the important points related to PU CET counselling are listed below:
- The counselling schedule will be published on the official Panjab University website. Candidates must keep a check on that for accurate details.
- The candidate will have to submit the Counselling fee either through online mode (credit card/ debit card/ net banking) or offline at the University.
- Candidate will get a seat based on the PU CET 2022 merit list and provisional Admission letter.
- Candidates will have to report to the counselling centre within the stipulated time with all the required documents (10th and 12th Mark Sheet, Aadhar Card etc) and counselling fee.
- If the candidate fails to report on time or pay the counselling fee, his or her application will be rejected.
- Seats will be allotted online so Candidates can regularly check University Website
- Candidates should carefully fill in the preferences and options. No change will be allowed after they have locked in their preference.
- The admission dates and timing of reporting will be displayed along with the Merit list on the Panjab University website.
Application Fee
PU CET 2022 Application fee
- Candidates from General Category have to pay INR 2175
- Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/PwD) have to pay INR 1088
- Additional fee per subject (both general and reserved) must pay INR 575
Candidates can choose to pay the fee online (credit card/ debit card/ net banking) or via offline mode (SBI eChallan).
Exam Pattern
As per PU CET UG 2022 Exam pattern, the paper will be divided into the following six sections:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
Each section will be of 70 minutes and carry questions of 2 marks each. Negative marking for 0.25 will be applicable to incorrect answers.
| Subject | Total number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - I Physics | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - II Chemistry | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - III Biology | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - IV Mathematics | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - V Biotechnology | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - VI Computer Science | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
Exam
| Events | Dates (UG Courses) |
|---|---|
| Availability of Application Form | May 19, 2022 |
| Last date to submit the Application form | June 18, 2022 |
| Last date for deposit of fee through Online mode | June 20, 2022 |
| Last date for uploading of photograph, signature | June 22, 2022 |
| Availability of Admit Card Online | June 28, 2022 |
| Date of Entrance Test | July 3, 2022 |
| Answer Key Releases | 1st week of July, 2022 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections Against Answer Key | 2nd week of July, 2022 |
| Result | July 21, 2022 |
Eligibilty Criteria
Before applying for PU CET 2022, candidates must note the following eligibility criteria:
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi or any equivalent exam conducted by a recognized board or university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Note: Candidates who have passed or appeared in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapeeth, Allahabad are not in the eligibility criteria to appear in PU CET (BHMS) Entrance Test, as this institution will be derecognised by Punjab University, Chandigarh. Candidates can get a full list of recognized universities from the official website of PU CET UG.Check Here PU CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates have to be a citizen of India. Foreign citizens will have the option to apply via NRI quota.
- Candidates must be of 17 years of age as on 31st December, 2022 to be eligible to apply for PU CET 2022.
PU CET PG 2022 candidates have a separate set of eligibility criteria, as listed below:
- The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination (bachelor degree program or equivalent from a recognized university) for a particular course with a minimum of 50%-55% marks (depending upon the course for which he/ she is applying). Candidates in their final year and appearing for the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply for PU CET PG 2022. provided the candidate pass their qualifying exams by the time of admission.
For further details on the eligibility criteria for both PU CET UG 2022 and PU CET PG 2022, candidates can follow the Panjab University official website.
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disability (PwD) etc category candidates will be according to the Chandigarh Administration or Panjab University, Chandigarh guidelines.
For Physically Handicapped candidates, the following eligibility criteria will be applicable:
- 1st preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor disabilities of Lower Limbs between 50% - 70%.
- 2nd preference - Candidates suffering from Locomotor Disabilities of Lower Limbs between 40% - 50%
Candidates with blindness (including colour blindness) and those who are deaf and dumb will not be eligible to sit for PU CET 2022.
Exam Pattern
As per PU CET UG 2022 Exam pattern, the paper will be divided into the following six sections:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
Each section will be of 70 minutes and carry questions of 2 marks each. Negative marking for 0.25 will be applicable to incorrect answers.
| Subject | Total number of Questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - I Physics | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - II Chemistry | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - III Biology | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - IV Mathematics | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - V Biotechnology | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
| Paper - VI Computer Science | 60 | 120 | 70 minutes |
Syllabus
Candidates can go through the tentative syllabus for PU CET UG 2022 as listed below:
| Biology | Computer Science | Mathematics | Biotechnology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World | Computer Fundamentals | Sets and Functions | Introduction to Biotechnology |
| Structural Organization in animals and plants | Introduction to C++ | Algebra | Biomolecules |
| Cell Structure and Function | Programming Methodology | Co-ordinate Geometry | Cell and Development |
| Plant Physiology | Programming in C++ | Calculus | Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| Human Physiology | Programming in C++ | Mathematical Reasoning | Protein and Gene Manipulation |
| Reproduction | Data Structures | Relations and Functions | Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation |
| Genetics and Evolution | Database Management System and SQL | Vectors and Three-dimensional Geometry | - |
| Biology and Human Welfare | Boolean Algebra | Linear Programming | - |
| Biotechnology and its application | Networking and Open Source Software | Probability | - |
| Ecology and its environment | - | - | - |
| Chemistry | Physics |
|---|---|
| Some Basic concepts of chemistry | Physical world and measurements |
| Structure of Atom | Kinematics |
| Classification of Elements and periodicity of properties | Laws of motion |
| Chemical bonding and molecular structure | Work, Energy and Power |
| States of matter, gases and liquids | Motion of System of Particles and rigid body |
| Thermodynamics | Gravitation |
| Equilibrium | properties of bulk matter |
| Redox Reaction | Thermodynamics |
| Hydrogen | Behavior of perfect gas and kinetic theory |
| s-Block Elements | Oscillation and Waves |
| Group 14 Elements | Electrostatics |
| Organic Chemistry | Current Electricity |
| Hydrocarbons | Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Environmental Chemistry | Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents |
| Solid State | Electromagnetic waves |
| Solutions | Optics |
| Electrochemistry | Dual nature of matter and radiation |
| Chemical Kinetics | Atoms and nuclei |
| Surface Chemistry | Electronic Devices |
| General Principles and processes of isolation of elements | Communication systems |
| p- Block Elements | - |
| d and f Block Elements | - |
| Coordination Compounds | - |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | - |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | - |
Counselling
PU CET 2022 counselling process will be conducted online. Counselling for UG will commence from 3rd week of August, 2022 (tentatively). Candidates must fill their preferences online for admission to the various courses. The seats will be allotted based on PU CET 2022 Merit List. Some of the important points related to PU CET counselling are listed below:
- The counselling schedule will be published on the official Panjab University website. Candidates must keep a check on that for accurate details.
- The candidate will have to submit the Counselling fee either through online mode (credit card/ debit card/ net banking) or offline at the University.
- Candidate will get a seat based on the PU CET 2022 merit list and provisional Admission letter.
- Candidates will have to report to the counselling centre within the stipulated time with all the required documents (10th and 12th Mark Sheet, Aadhar Card etc) and counselling fee.
- If the candidate fails to report on time or pay the counselling fee, his or her application will be rejected.
- Seats will be allotted online so Candidates can regularly check University Website
- Candidates should carefully fill in the preferences and options. No change will be allowed after they have locked in their preference.
- The admission dates and timing of reporting will be displayed along with the Merit list on the Panjab University website.
