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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 2025: Punjab University, Chandigarh has revised PU CET UG 2025 exam date. The exam will be conducted on July, 2025. PU CET 2025 application forms are released on May, 2025, 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 2025 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 2025 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for PU CET 2025, 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 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to apply for PU CET 2025.
PU CET PG 2025 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 2025. provided the candidate pass their qualifying exams by the time of admission.
For further details on the eligibility criteria for both PU CET UG 2025 and PU CET PG 2025, 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 2025.
Application Fee
PU CET 2025 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 2025 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 |
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 2025.
Counselling
PU CET 2025 counselling process will be conducted online. Counselling for UG will commence from August, 2025 (tentatively). Candidates must fill their preferences online for admission to the various courses. The seats will be allotted based on PU CET 2025 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 2025 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.
Syllabus
Candidates can go through the tentative syllabus for PU CET UG 2025 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 | - |
Exam
| Events | Dates (UG Courses) |
|---|---|
| Availability of Application Form | May, 2025 |
| Last date to submit the Application form | June, 2025 |
| Last date for deposit of fee through Online mode | June, 2025 |
| Last date for uploading of photograph, signature | June, 2025 |
| Availability of Admit Card Online | June, 2025 |
| Date of Entrance Test | July, 2025 |
| Answer Key Releases | July, 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections Against Answer Key | July, 2025 |
| Result | July , 2025 |
Eligibilty Criteria
Before applying for PU CET 2025, 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 2025 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, 2025 to be eligible to apply for PU CET 2025.
PU CET PG 2025 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 2025. provided the candidate pass their qualifying exams by the time of admission.
For further details on the eligibility criteria for both PU CET UG 2025 and PU CET PG 2025, 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 2025.
Exam Pattern
As per PU CET UG 2025 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 2025 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 2025 counselling process will be conducted online. Counselling for UG will commence from August, 2025 (tentatively). Candidates must fill their preferences online for admission to the various courses. The seats will be allotted based on PU CET 2025 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 2025 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.
Old Question Papers
To access antique question papers for the Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET), you can observe those steps:
1. Official University Resources:
University Website: Visit the Panjab University Official Website and search for the "Examinations" or "Downloads" segment. Sometimes, universities upload preceding years' question papers and sample papers there.
2. Library or Academic Resources:
University Library: If you are a pupil or have get entry to to Panjab University, the university library may have a set of past query papers.
Academic Departments: Contact the unique branch or software office where you are applying; they'll offer get right of entry to to preceding years' query papers.
3. Educational Forums and Websites:
Educational Portals: Websites like Examrace, StudyChaCha, or Jagran Josh sometimes host previous years' question papers or provide assets for numerous assessments.
Student Forums: Online forums like Quora, Reddit, or other training-associated communities may also have shared question papers or assets.
4. Purchase or Download:
Books and Guides: Many bookstores or online platforms (such as Amazon or Flipkart) offer training books for PU CET that can include preceding years' query papers and answers.
5. Contact Previous Candidates:
Social Media Groups: Join social media agencies or boards related to PU CET instruction wherein past candidates may proportion resources, which includes vintage query papers.
Prep Materials
For making ready for the Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET), you will want complete examine materials and resources tailored to the exam's syllabus. Here's a manual on what to focus on and where to find the instruction substances:
1. Syllabus Overview:
For Science Programs (Engineering, Medical):
Physics:
Topics: Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics.
Books: NCERT Physics books for Class eleven and 12, "Concepts of Physics" by H.C. Verma.
Chemistry:
Topics: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry.
Books: NCERT Chemistry books for Class 11 and 12, "Physical Chemistry" through O.P. Tandon, "Organic Chemistry" by using Morrison and Boyd.
Mathematics/Biology:
Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry.
Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology.
Books: NCERT Mathematics/ Biology books for Class 11 and 12, "Objective Biology" through Dinesh.
For Other Programs (Arts, Commerce):
2.General Knowledge:
Books: "General Knowledge" by means of Manohar Pandey, "Lucent's General Knowledge."
English:
Books: "High School English Grammar and Composition"
3. Online Resources:
Educational Websites:
Websites: Platforms like BYJU'S, Unacademy, and Khan Academy provide have a look at materials and video lectures.
YouTube Channels:
Channels: Look for YouTube channels that provide tutorials and guidelines for PU CET education.
Examples: Channels focused on front exam coaching regularly provide loose assets and guidance.
4. Study Plans and Strategies:
Create a Study Schedule: Develop an in depth observe plan that covers all subjects and lets in time for revision.
Regular Practice: Solve previous years' query papers and take mock assessments frequently to evaluate your training degree and enhance time management abilties.
Group Study: Join examine groups or online boards to speak about doubts and share assets with peers preparing for the same examination.
5. Coaching Centers:
Local Coaching Centers: Consider enrolling in a neighborhood training center that focuses on PU CET coaching.
Online Coaching: Platforms like Career Launcher, Testbook, and Gradeup offer on-line training and preparatory publications.
Admit card
To achieve the admit card for the Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET), you need to observe those steps:
Steps to Download the Admit Card for PU CET
1,Visit the Official Website:
Go to the Panjab University Official Website.
2.Find the Admit Card Link:
Look for the section or hyperlink related to "Admit Card" or "Hall Ticket" at the homepage or below the "Examinations" segment.
3.Log In:
Enter your login credentials (typically your registration number and password) to get admission to the admit card.
4.Download the Admit Card:
Once logged in, you will be able to view and download your admit card.
Ensure that every one details on the admit card are correct.
5.Print the Admit Card:
Take a printout of the admit card. It is vital to carry a broadcast copy to the examination middle.
