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Allahabad University (AU), Allahabad invites applications for admission to Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) Exam for the academic session at its Allahabad Campus.
Allahabad University (AU), Allahabad Post Graduate Admission Test (PGAT) Exam
Highlights
Conducting Body | University of Allahabad |
Mode of Exam | Offline and Online |
Medium of Exam | English |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Type and Number of Question | 150 Objective type questions |
Sections | 2 Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science |
Courses Offered | 43 |
Important Dates
Events | Dates |
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Commencement Online/Offline Registration | June 11, 2022 |
Closing of Online/Offline Registration | July 8, 2022 |
Admit Cards will be available from | July 27, 2022 |
Date of Entrance Examination PGAT | PGAT 1- August 7, 2022PGAT- 2- August 4 and 5, 2022 |
PGAT Result availability | 2nd week of July 2022 |
Courses Offered
– M.A., M.Sc., M.Com.
– M.A./M.Sc. Anthropology
– M.Mus
– M.Sc. Ag. (Bot./Chem./Zoo.)
– M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry
– M.Sc. Computer Science
– M.A. Mass Communication
– M.F.A. (Master in Fine Arts)
– M.Sc. (Cognitive Science)
– M.A. (Theatre & Film)
– M.D.S. (Master in Development Studies)
– M.Sc. (Material Science)
– M.Tech. (Earth System Sciences)
– M.Sc. (Bioinformatics)
– M.Sc. (Environmental Science)
– M.Sc. (Textile & Apparel Designing)
– M.Sc. (Applied Geology)
– M.P.Ed. (Physical Education)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria in order to get admission through PGAT 2022. Candidature of a candidate shall stand canceled at any stage in case he/she is found to be ineligible for the admission test.
- Age Limit: There is no set age limit specified for a candidate to appear for the test.
- Number of Attempts: Candidate can attempt the exam as many times as he wants as there are no attempts specific rules laid down by the University.
- Academic Qualifications: Candidates who have appeared/passed the qualifying graduate examination of the University of Allahabad or Examination of a University/Institution recognized by UGC.
How to Apply
Steps to fill Online Application
Step 1: Registration Form for Obtaining User ID and Password
Step 2: User ID and Password will be sent through SMS and Email ID
Step 3: Fill the Application Form
Step 4: Upload your Photograph and Signature
Step 5: Submission of Fees
Step 6: Take a Print out of Filled Application Form with Transaction ID Printed on it.
Exam Pattern
Allahabad University PGAT 2022 will follow the following pattern for entrance exam:
- Each Test will have a maximum of 150 multiple-choice questions.
- PGAT Paper 1 will be conducted online and offline mode. PGAT Paper 2 will only be held online.
- For each correct answer, 2 marks are awarded whereas for a wrong answer 0.5 marks are deducted
- The First 50 questions are compulsory for every student. It consists of questions from-
- General Awareness
- General English
- General Hindi
- Mental Ability
- There will be two sets of 50 questions related to the subject which the candidate has chosen.
- 3 hours are given to a candidate to complete the test.
- If the candidate chooses only 1 subject then he/she will answer only 100 questions i.e. 50 from the compulsory section and 50 for the subject opted for.
- If the candidate chooses 2 subjects than the question paper will comprise of 150 questions.
Mode of Examination | Paper 1- online and offline Paper 2- Online |
Number of Questions | 100-150 (depending on the courses opted) |
Maximum Marks | 200-300 (depending on the courses opted) |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Sections in Paper | 2 |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Syllabus
Click to learn more about the AU PGAT Syllabus
Admit Card / Hall Ticket
The candidate should verify all the information in the admit card. If any issue is found, then get it corrected with the concerned authority.
The candidates are required to carry the admit card to the examination hall. Without it, you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. It is also very important to document for the further admission processes.
Result
Allahabad University PGAT result will be announced in July 2022. It will be released in roll number-wise list of shortlisted candidates. Merit list will be released online for the candidates to check. The steps to check Allahabad University PGAT 2022 Result are:
- Go to the official website of University of Allahabad.
- Fill In your Application Number and Date of Birth in the given sections
- Your result will appear roll number wise in the list.
- Print and save it for future use.
Counselling
Counseling for 2022 session will begin from the month of August 2022 onwards tentatively. University updates the dates and schedules for the respective sessions. After the result declaration, candidates have to reach the allotted venue for counselling and further admission process. The counselling will take place for candidates whose name appears on the merit list. Also, the merit will be determined on the basis of score obtained in PGAT 2022 and departmental additional test.
Tie-Breaking Methodology
While drawing the list of finally selected candidate a tie between two or more candidates securing identical score shall be decided as follows:
- Score in the written test, in case of their total marks being same
- Percentage marks scored in the graduate examination, in the case of a score in written test, are same.
- Through a Lottery
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
Contact Details
Address:
Senate House Campus,
University of Allahabad,
Allahabad, UP,
India – 211002
Mobile: (91-532-24601083)
Fax: +91 532 24601083
Email: [email protected]