PU CET PG 2025 – Exam Result Published

PU CET PG 2025 was conducted on 17, 18, 19 June 2025. Its result has released. The Panjab University Common Entrance Test Post Graduate (PU CET PG) is a University level Common entrance exam organized by PU, also known as Panjab University. The Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET PG) is a highly anticipated examination for students seeking admission to postgraduate programs at Punjab University. Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Post Graduate (PUCET PG) entrance tests conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The varsity at the onset of each academic session, which includes the PU Common Entrance Test for Post Graduate courses.

PU CET PG 2025 result has been released. Get the link to check the result here.

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Courses Offered

– Master of Laws (L.L.M. One-Year Course)
– Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)
– M.A. Journalism and Ma- Communication
– Master in Public Health
– M.A. English
– MA Geography
– Masters in Disaster Management
– Masters in Remote Sensing & GIS
– M.Tech Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
– M.E Chemical
– M.E Food Technology
– M.E Chemical with specialization in Environmental Engineering
– M.Tech Polymer
– M.Sc Industrial Chemistry
– M.E Electrical Engg. (Instrumentation & Control
– M.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
– M. E. Computer Science & Engineering
– ME Civil Engineering (Construction Technology & Management) Programme
– ME Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology) Programme
– M.B.E. (Master of Busine- Economics)
– MEFB (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business)
– M.Com. (Honours) (Semester System)
– M.Com Busine- Innovations
– MBACIT (Master in Busine- Administration, Commerce and Information Technology)
– Master of Busine- Administration for Executives (MBAfEX)
– Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)
– M.Sc. (Hons. School) Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Physics & Electronics and Zoology (Semester Systems)
– M.Sc. (Hons. School) Computer Science
– M.Sc. (Hons. School) Geology
– M.Sc. (Two Year Course) Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine and Zoology (Semester Systems)
– M. Sc. Microbial Biotechnology (Two- Year Course) (Semester System)
– Master’s Degree Programme in Environment Science (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)
– M.Sc. (Human Genomics) (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)
– M.Sc. (Systems Biology and Bioinformatics) (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)

Eligibility Criteria

– Eligible Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian Origin/NRI Candidates, who are in India and desirous of seeking admission in this category, will compete amongst themselves for the seats created for them by appearing in the Entrance Test. Those living abroad at the time of entrance test will be exempted from the entrance test.

– The fee structure for all such candidates will be prescribed by the Panjab University in the Admission Brochure. Foreign students shall Get the link to check the result here.have to comply with Visa and other requirements of the Govt. of India, U.T. Administration, Chandigarh as well as Panjab University, Chandigarh, as prescribed by them from time to time

Master of Laws (LLM One-Year Course)

Eligibility: A person who has passed one of the following examinations shall be eligible after qualifying the entrance test to join the first semester cla- of the LLM Course:
a) LLB 3 Yr Degree/BA LLB/B.Com LLB 5 yrs degree exam of this University with minimum 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/BC candidates); or
b) Any equivalent exam of another University recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose Scheme of Test
The duration of the Entrance Test will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes; the entrance test will be of 75 marks consisting of 20 marks for Constitution, 10 marks for Current Affairs and 45 marks for Other Laws as per the existing syllabus; the will be 75 multiple choice questions

Master of Computer Applications (MCA 3 yr course) (Semester System) and (MCA Evening Self Financing Course)

Eligibility: The minimum qualification for admission to the first year of the course shall be:
i) A recognized first degree of minimum three years’ duration in any discipline from Panjab University with at least 50% marks and with Mathematics at 10+2 or at graduation level (all three years); or
ii) BCA from Panjab University with 50% marks; or
iii) Any exam recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent to any of the above exams i) or ii)Scheme of Test: The test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall contain 75 Objective Type (Multiple choice questions with four responses i.e. A,B,C,&D) carrying one mark each; the questions will be based upon following four components: i) Mathematics (10+2 level) 40; ii) Computer Science 15; iii) English 10; iv) Reasoning & Aptitude 10

M.A. Journalism & Ma- Communication (Sem System/ 2-Year Course)

Eligibility: The Entrance Test is open to all such candidates who have any one of the following qualifications:
i) A Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Journalism & Ma- Commun or Bachelor’s degree in any subject attaining atleast 50% marks in the aggregate of this University or any other University the exam of which has been recognized as equivalent thereto; or
ii) BA/BSc with Honours in Journalism and Ma- Communication; or
iii) Master’s Degree exam in any subject of this University or any other University the exam of which has been recognized as equivalent thereto
Scheme of Test: The test of1 hour and 30 minutes duration will comprise of Objective & Subjective Type Questions for 65 marks out of the total 75 marks; the remaining 10 marks would be divided equally between the group discussion and interview to be held consequent to the entrance test
The test will be divided into five following components: i) Article writing on current events; ii) Precis writing; iii) Feature, writing on personalities, reviews etc. iv) English Comprehension; v) Interpretative passage
Candidates who clear the entrance test have to apply afresh in the School of Communication Studies; the cutoff marks for passing the entrance test for admission to MA (Journalism & Ma- Communication) is 21 marks (33% of the total marks) [increased from 13 marks out of 65 marks, as it is a professional course)

Master in Public Health
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from recognized University/Institute
Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiplechoice questions of one mark each; there will be 25 from Biological Sciences, 10 from Social Sciences, 25 from Health Sciences and Medical Vocabulary, 15 on Environment Sciences

M.A. (English) (Semester System)

Eligibility: A person who has passed one of the following examinations from Panjab University or from any other University whose examination has been recognized equivalent to the corresponding exam of this University:
i) B.A. with Honours in English
ii) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate
iii) Diploma in Physical Education exam or Postgraduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc
iv) B.A. (Pass)/B.Sc. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the Elective English
v) Obtained B.A. degree through English only regulation obtaining at least 45% marks in the Elective English
vi) Obtained B.A after passing exam in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45% marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages exam in English
Scheme of Test: The written Test will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes duration and will carry 75 marks; the pattern of the CET should be as follows:
a) Write at least two paragraphs (total 400 words) on any of the one given topics/issues – 30 marks
b) Critical appreciation of a poem – 25 marks
c) Four short note (approx 100 words) based on Topics related to literature – 20 Marks

MA (Geography)

Eligibility: A person shall be eligible only if
He/she has passed in Geography in the BA or B.Sc exam obtaining at least 45 marks; or Has obtained Post-graduate diploma in Cartography with atleast second division

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiplechoice questions of one mark each

Masters in Disaster Management

Eligibility: The candidates, except those sponsored by the govt/institution should have passed the written Entrance Test conducted by PU, Chandigarh; the merit list will be prepared considering the marks obtained in the Entrance Test and the qualifying Exam as per the following criteria:
Written Entrance Test: 50%
Qualifying Exam: 50%
Academic and other weightage(s), if any, will be based on the percentage of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the Qualifying Exam as prescribed and admissible in PU rules

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each

Masters in Remote Sensing & GIS

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with Geography/Geology/Geophysics/Mathematics/Physics/Botany/Environment Science/Computer Science/Urban Planning/Regional Planning/B.Tech/BCA or Master’s Degree in Geography/Geology/Geophysics/Mathematics/Physics/Botany/Envir. Sci/Computer Science/ MCA/Urban Planning/ Regional Planning with at least 50% marks in aggregate
The admission to the course shall be through Entrance Test in which a minimum score of 50% marks is mandatory
BA/B.Sc/M.A/M.Sc Geography students will be given additional weightage of 15% of the academic score at Bachelor’s level

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each

M.Tech. (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology) (Semester System)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (4-years after 10+2) in Engineering/Technology, i.e. B.E /B.Tech (in any Branch); or Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/NanoScience/Electronics with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents on fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Computer background covered during their qualifying exams including undergraduate level

M.E. (Chemical)

Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem.)with MBA with a CGPA of 6.00 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying exam i.e. B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem) with MBA or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate
The candidate shall be admitted on the basis of the PU-CET (PG) merit conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh
GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.) test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates the merit list will be as per the GATE Score obtained and shall be offered the seat in the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying exams

M.E. (Food Technology)

Eligibility: B.E/ B.Tech degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/Food Engg/Chemical Engg/Chemical Technology (4 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem) with MBA or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate with a CGPA of 6.00 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate (where % marks are awarded)
GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.) Test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates the merit list will be as per the GATE Score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying exams

M.E (Chemical with specialization in Environmental Engineering)

Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem.) with MBA with a CGPA of 6.00 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying exam i.e. B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem.) with MBA or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate
The candidate shall be admitted on the basis of the PU-CET (P.G.) merit conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh
GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.) test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates the merit list will be as per the GATE Score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying exams

M.Tech (Polymer)

Eligibility: B.E/B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem) with MBA with a CGPA of 6.00 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying exam i.e. B.E./B.Tech (Chemical) (04 years) or Five Year Integrated B.E (Chem) with MBA or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate; or
The candidate shall be admitted on the basis of the PU-CET (PG) merit conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh; GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (PG) test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates the merit list will be as per the GATE Score obtained and shall be offered the seat in the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying exams

M.Sc (Industrial Chemistry)

Eligibility: B.Sc (Three Year Course) with Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects/B.Sc (Hons. School) Chemistry/B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry with Maths as a compulsory subject/B.Sc (3 Year Course) with Industrial Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subject or any other equivalent exam as approved by the syndicate, Panjab University, Chandigarh
A candidate seeking admission must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 5.5; or 55% marks (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination mentioned above

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple choice questions of one mark each consisting of 20 questions in Physics, 20 questions in Chemistry, 20 questions in Industrial Chemistry & 15 questions in Maths; the syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during the qualifying exams

M.E. Electrical Engg. (Instrumentation & Control) Regular Programme

Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Instrumentation and Control/Electronics/Electrical Engg with atleast 60% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other University 17 recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto
Admission is on the basis of entrance test PU-CET (P.G.) to be conducted by the Panjab University and interview. GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.) Test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE Score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test shall be of 1 hour 30 minutes; the question paper will consist of 75 multiple choice questions from the syllabi prescribed for PU-CET (P.G.) ME Electrical Engg. (Instrumentation & Control) Regular Programme

M.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Regular Program

Eligibility: B.E or B.Tech or equivalent in Electronics /Electronics & Communication Engg/Electronics & Telecom Engg with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from PU or any other university recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto
GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the PU-CET (PG) Test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance
Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes; the question paper will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions from the syllabi prescribed for PU-CET (PG) M.E Electronics & Communication Engg) Regular Programme. Each question will be of one mark

M. E. (Computer Science & Engineering) Regular Program

Eligibility: B.E or B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science and Engg/Information Technology with at least 60% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto GATE qualified candidates shall be exempted from the PU-CET (PG) test. However, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained
and shall be offered the seat in the first instance.
Scheme of TestThe duration of Entrance test will be 1 hour 30 minutes. The question paper will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions from the syllabi prescribed for PU-CET (PG) M.E (Computer Science & Engg and Information Technology) Regular Programme. Each question will be of one mark

ME Civil Engineering (Construction Technology & Management) Program

Eligibility: A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engg from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 of 60% marks in aggregate; admission (against vacant seats) is on the basis of entrance test (PU-CET (P.G.) to be conducted by the Panjab University & interview GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the (PU-CET (P.G.) test; however, in case eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance

Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test shall be of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The question paper will consist of 75 multiple choice questions from the syllabi prescribed for (PU-CET (P.G.) ME Civil Engg (Construction Technology & Mgmt) Program; each question will be of one mark

ME Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology) Program

Eligibility: A Bachelor’ Degree in Mechanical Engg/ Production Engg./ Industrial Engg./ Automobile Engg/ Manufacturing Technology from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60% marks in aggregate
Admission (against vacant seats) is on the basis of entrance test (PU-CET (P.G.) to be conducted by the Panjab University and interview, GATE qualified candidates will be exempted from the (PU-CET (P.G.) test; however, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained and shall be offered the seat at the first instance
Scheme of Test: The duration of the Entrance Test shall be of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The question paper will consists of 75 multiple choice questions from the syllabi prescribed for (PU-CET (P.G.) ME Mechanical Engg (Manufacturing Technology) Program; each question will be of one mark

M.B.E. (Master of Busine- Economics) (Semester System)

Eligibility: i) A Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in any discipline of the University or a Degree of any other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not le- than 50% marks in the aggregate; or
ii) Pa- in the final exam conducted by (a) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, (b) The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and (c) the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Scheme of Test: The question paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice) with four responses i.e. A,B,C&D carrying a total of 75 marks; the standard of the question paper shall be based on the latest syllabus prescribed for Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Commerce of Panjab University (1st, 2nd and 3rd year together)

MEFB (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business) (Semester System)

Eligibility: i) A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any discipline of the University or a Degree of any other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not le- than 50% marks in the aggregate; or
ii) A pa- in the final exam conducted by a) the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India, b) the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and c) the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Scheme of Test: The question paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice) with four responses i.e. A,B,C&D carrying a total of 75 marks; the question paper will include questions related to General Knowledge, Verbal/Reasoning ability, Data interpretation and Commerce/Economics

M.Com (Honours) (Semester System)

Eligibility: a) B.Com/B.Com (Hons.)/BBA with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; or
b) B.Com (Hons) Degree with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; or
c) A graduate with Honours in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics or Commerce with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; or
d) A graduate with 50% marks in the aggregate having offered either Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Computer Application, Information Technology or Computer Science as a subject in the exam
Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelors degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages ([Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi(Gurmukhi Script)] and/or in a classical language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate; 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional papers, English and Elective subject taken together
e) A pa- of the Final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England/Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England/Institute Company Secretaries of India; or
f) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise of one paper of 85 multiple choice (having four responses A,B,C&D) objective type questions of one mark each in the area of Accounting, Management, Laws and Economics
Merit list: The admission will be made on the basis of the Entrance Test (85% weightage), Group Discussion (7.5% weight age) and Personal Interview (7.5% weightage)

M.Com (Busine- Innovations) (Semester System)

Eligibility: The Entrance Test for M.Com (Busine- Innovations) shall be open to all such candidates who posse- the qualifications as mentioned below:
a) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Busine- Administration (B.B.A) with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
b) B.Com (Hons.) Degree with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
c) A graduation with Honours in Economics OR Mathematics OR Statistics OR Commerce with not le- than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
d) A graduation with 50% marks in the aggregate in any other discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor’s degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/Gurumukhi script) and / or in a classical language (Sanskrit/Persian/ Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate. 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together;
(e) A pa- in the final exam conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England/ Institute of Cost Accountants of India or England

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks containing 75 Objective Type questions of multiple choices (having four responses A,B,C&D) carrying one mark each
The Breakup of questions shall be as follows:
1. General Knowledge – 15 Questions
2. Busine- Aptitude – 20 Questions
3. Quantitative Aptitude – 20 Questions
4. Test of Reasoning – 20 Questions
Merit: Admission to M.Com (Busine- Innovation) at SCD Govt College, Ludhiana shall be on the basis of the entrance test (Weightage 50%), and qualifying exam (Weightage 50%)

MBACIT (Master in Busine- Administration, Commerce and Information Technology) (Semester System)

Eligibility: BA /B.Sc./B.Com./any other Graduation Degree with 50% from Panjab University or any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto

Scheme of Test: The question paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice) with four responses i.e. A,B,C&D carrying a total of 75 marks; the question
paper will include 15 questions each on subject knowledge of Commerce, Economics, IT, Verbal ability/Reasoning and General awareness

Master of Busine- Administration for Executives (MBAfEX)

Eligibility: The minimum qualification for admission to the first semester of the course shall be:
i) A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any discipline with not le- than 50% marks in the aggregate or any other examination with 50% marks recognized by the University as equivalent thereto; or
A pa- in the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England/Institute of Cost Accountants of India or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of England/Institute of Company Secretaries of India; or
Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare or Diploma in Marketing Management with not le- than 60% marks in the aggregate, provided the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree
ii) Two years whole time executive experience in a commercial or industrial establishment after having passed the qualifying examination as given above. Members of All India or State Administrative/Technical Services and Defence Personnel holding administrative positions with not le- than two years of executive experience will also be eligible Organizational sponsorship is essential Scheme of Panjab University PG Entrance Test
The Entrance Test will carry 85 marks and will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration; it will consist of 85 multiple-choice questions of one mark each and having four responses A,B,C&D; the components of the test will include: General Knowledge; Economics and Busine- Environment Awareness; Data interpretation and problem solving; Numerical Ability; Verbal Ability/ Reasoning and English Comprehension

Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) (Two-Year Course/Semester System)

Eligibility: A person who has passed/appeared in any one of the following examinations:
a) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks; or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc in Health and Physical Education) with at least 50% marks
b) The reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Govt/State Govt whichever is applicable
c) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent to (a) and (b)
Admission Procedure: Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination (written test, fitne- test, interview and percentage of qualifying examination) as per the policy of Panjab University

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks, containing 75 Objective Type questions of multiple choices (having four responses A,B,C&D) carrying one mark each; questions will be based on the following three areas of Physical Education and Sports: (a) Aptitude (b) General Knowledge (c) Reasoning Ability

Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) (Two-Year Course/ Four Semester System)

Eligibility: A person who has passed/appeared in any one of the following exams:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal District/School competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in physical education with 45% marks; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied physical education as compulsory elective subjects; Bachelor’s degree with participation in International competitions or secured 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in National/Inter-University competition in sports and games as recognized by respective federations/AIU/ IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India; OR
Graduation with 45% marks and at least three years of teaching experience (for deputed in-service candidates i.e. trained physical education teachers/coaches)

b) The relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying exam and in the reservation of seats for SC/ST/OBC and other categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Govt/State Govt., whichever is applicable

c) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent to above points

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks containing 75 Objective Type questions of multiple choices (having four responses A,B,C&D) carrying one mark each; questions will be based on the following three areas of Physical Education and Sports: (a) Aptitude (b) General Knowledge (c) Reasoning Ability

M.Sc (Hons. School) Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Physics & Electronics and Zoology (Semester Systems)

Eligibility: B.A./ B.Sc (Pa- or Honours) examination with 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC) of the Panjab University or any other exam recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto with the subject desirous of seeking admission in M.Sc (Honours School) Course as an elective subject for three years

For Entrance Test to M.Sc (Hons School) Mathematics B.A/B.Sc (General) with Mathematics from the colleges affiliated to Panjab University or from other Universities as recognized by the Panjab University

Note: B.Sc (MLT) Course has not been made equivalent to B.Sc (Hons. School) Biochemistry of Panjab University; the candidates who are already students of Panjab University Teaching Department and have passed/appeared/appearing in the B.Sc (Honours School) final examination of the University during the current session in the relevant subject are not required to appear in the M.Sc (Honours School) Admission Entrance Test

For M.Sc (Hons. School) Chemistry: B.Sc examination with (i) Chemistry (ii) Physics (iii) Mathematics and or Botany/ Zoology during all the three years of graduation with 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC)

For M.Sc (Hons. School) Biotechnology: B.Sc Biotechnology with 50% marks or B.Sc (50% marks) with Biotechnology as Elective/Vocational/ Add on subject (studied for 3 years) are eligible

Scheme of Test: The question paper will be on the concerned subject for which the admission to M.Sc. (Honours School) is being sought by the candidate; it will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice with four responses i.e. A,B,C&D) carrying a total of 75 marks; the question paper will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration The standard of the question paper shall be based on latest syllabus prescribed for Bachelor’s degree of Panjab University (1st, 2nd and 3rd year together) in the relevant subject

M.Sc (Hons. School) Computer Science

Eligibility: BCA/B.Sc (Hons. School) in Computer Science/ B. Tech/B.E. (Computer Sci/ Engg) or any other exam recognized as equivalent thereto with 50% marks

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions of Computer Science subject at the level of examinations as mentioned in the eligibility conditions

M.Sc (Hons. School) Geology

Eligibility: For vacant seats based on PU-CET (PG) merit and approval of Syndicate/Senate, B.Sc 3 Years course with Geology as one of the subjects, 50% marks in B.Sc. & 50% marks in subject of Geology in B.Sc

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions (with only one correct answer)

M.Sc (Two Year Course) Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine and Zoology (Semester Systems)

Eligibility for different courses
Bioinformatics: Bachelor’s degree in Science (General or Honours) with Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Electronics, Genetics, Life Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & computing, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC category)
Biotechnology: Bachelor’s degree (under the 10+2+3 pattern of Education) in Physical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Veterinary or Fishery Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engg/Technology, Home Science, Medicine (MBBS) from any University/ Institute recognized by the Panjab University The candidate must have obtained at least 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree level

Botany: B.Sc pa- with Botany having at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by Panjab University Syndicate as equivalent thereto

Physics and Chemistry
a) B.Sc Honours School examination of the Panjab University in the subject of M.Sc Course

b) B.Sc Exam of the Panjab University or any other University recognized by Syndicate securing leat 50% marks in aggregate and with Physics & Mathematics for M.Sc Physics Course and with Chemistry and Mathematics for M.Sc Chemistry course along with anyone

Medical Physics: B.Sc with at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by the Syndicate or equivalent thereto with Physics and Chemistry (nonmedical stream) or Chemistry and Biology (medical stream) as Core subjects
The candidates having B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine/biophysics/Radiation Sciences shall also be eligible; the duration of the course is 3 years (2 years teaching + one year internship in the Radiation Therapy, Department of PGIMER, Chandigarh)

Nuclear Medicine: B.Sc with at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by the Syndicate or equivalent thereto with Physics and Chemistry (nonmedical stream) or Chemistry and Biology (Medical stream) as Core subjects
Candidates having B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine/biophysics shall also be eligible for admission to the course

Zoology: B.Sc with Zoology having at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto

Scheme of Tests for above courses

The scheme of the test for admission to M. Sc. (Two Year Courses) as given above offered at different colleges affiliated to Panjab University will be same as applicable for M.Sc (Hons School) in the respective subjects except Bioinformatics

The candidates may be admitted to M.Sc (Hons School) at Panjab University Campus or affiliated colleges on the basis of final merit lists

For M.Sc Bioinformatics: The question paper will consists of 75 objective type questions (Multiple choice with four responses i.e. A,B,C&D) carrying a total of 75 marks; the question paper will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration; the syllabi and standard for the question paper shall be the one as currently prescribed for Bachelor’s Degree of Panjab University (1st , 2nd and 3rd year together)

M.Sc Microbial Biotechnology (Two- Year Course) (Semester System)

Eligibility: Candidates having Bachelors Degree from any field of Biological Sciences including Biotechnology is eligible

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. It shall comprise 75 multiple-choice questions (with only one right answer) of one mark each; the questions will be based on fundamentals of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Programme in Environment Science (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)

Eligibility: Graduates from Science/Engineering stream or any other stream with Honours in Geography as one of the subjects from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. It shall comprise 75 multiple-choice questions (with only one right answer) of one mark each from the Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology and General Awarene- subjects of graduation level It shall attempt to test the intelligence, comprehension of the scientific principles and general knowledge expected of a science graduate

M.Sc (Human Genomics) (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)

Eligibility: B.Sc (Pa- or Honours) under 10+2+3 pattern examination of the Panjab University or any other exam recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with at least 55% marks

Scheme of Test: The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks; it will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions (with only one correct answer) of 1 Mark each from six disciplines representing Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine

M.Sc (Systems Biology and Bioinformatics) (Two-Year Course) (Semester System)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Science (General or Hons.) with Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Electronics, Genetics, Life Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & computing, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Computer Science, Engg, Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC category)

Exam Cities

The Entrance Test will be held only in CHANDIGARH on the scheduled dates.

Paper Pattern

– In case of Objective Type question papers, the candidates shall be required to answer questions on the OMR Answer-sheet provided for the purpose only following all the rules/ norms as stated on the Answer sheet. However, entrance test for admission to M.A. English and M.A. Journalism and Ma- Communication shall not be on OMR sheet.

– The Entrance Test shall be English only.

– Thirty minutes extra would be given to the visually handicapped/ physically handicapped candidates (as approved by the Vice-Chancellor).

– there shall be NEGATIVE MARKING FOR WRONG ANSWERS i.e. marks will be deducted for wrong answers. If for each correct answer 1 mark is to be awarded, for a wrong answer ¼ mark will be deducted.

– The admission shall be based on the relative merit of the candidates as determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination and the result of the Entrance Test being held in the year of admission, subject to such reservation and weightage as are prescribed in the rules of admission of the University Department/Institution/Centre concerned.

Contact Details

Address: PU-CET (P.G.) Admission
Assistant Registrar, CET Cell
Panjab University, Sector 14
Chandigarh – 160 014
E-mail: [email protected]

PU CET PG – An Overview