AU PGAT Exam
AU PGAT Exam

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 BodyUniversity of Allahabad
Mode of ExamOffline and Online
Medium of ExamEnglish
Duration of Exam3 hours
Type and Number of Question150 Objective type questions
Sections2 Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science
Courses Offered43

Important Dates

EventsDates 
Commencement Online/Offline RegistrationJune 11, 2022
Closing of Online/Offline RegistrationJuly 8, 2022
Admit Cards will be available fromJuly 27, 2022
Date of Entrance Examination PGATPGAT 1- August 7, 2022PGAT- 2- August 4 and 5, 2022
PGAT Result availability2nd 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 ExaminationPaper 1- online and offline Paper 2- Online
Number of Questions100-150 (depending on the courses opted)
Maximum Marks200-300 (depending on the courses opted)
Duration of Exam3 hours
Sections in Paper2
Type of QuestionsMultiple 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]

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