{"id":100795,"date":"2026-04-17T16:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/?p=100795"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:38:10","slug":"pu-cet-ug-cutoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-ug-cutoff\/","title":{"rendered":"PU CET UG Cutoff 2026: Course-wise Closing Ranks &amp; Merit Calculation Formula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>PU CET UG Cutoff 2026<\/strong> is the minimum merit score required for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) and B.Pharmacy programs at Panjab University. Unlike other exams, the cutoff isn&#8217;t just an entrance score; it is a <strong>combined merit rank<\/strong> calculated using a <strong>75:25 weightage formula<\/strong> involving your CET marks and Class 12th board percentages. Candidates can expect the first merit list to be released in the third week of June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pu-cet-ug-2026-quick-glance-cutoff-table\">PU CET UG 2026: Quick-Glance Cutoff Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Cutoff Range (Merit Score)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Probability of Admission<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>General<\/strong><\/td><td>82.00 &#8211; 88.00<\/td><td>High (Top Choice Courses)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BC \/ OBC<\/strong><\/td><td>76.00 &#8211; 81.00<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SC \/ ST<\/strong><\/td><td>65.00 &#8211; 72.00<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PWD \/ PH<\/strong><\/td><td>55.00+<\/td><td>Subject to Seat Availability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-pu-cet-ug-merit-list-calculated-the-formula\">How is the PU CET UG Merit List Calculated? (The Formula)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Panjab University does not rank students solely on their entrance exam performance. To ensure academic consistency, they use a specific weighted formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-75-25-weightage-rule\">The 75:25 Weightage Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your final merit position is determined as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>75% Weightage:<\/strong> Marks obtained in the PU CET (UG) Entrance Test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25% Weightage:<\/strong> Marks obtained in the 10+2 (Qualifying) Examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mathematical Formula:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-from-2026-04-17-21-57-20.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-from-2026-04-17-21-57-20.avif 758w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-from-2026-04-17-21-57-20-300x55.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-from-2026-04-17-21-57-20-400x73.avif 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-cutoff-2026-for-popular-courses\">Expected Cutoff 2026 for Popular Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the difficulty level of the May 10th exam and previous trends, here are the expected closing merit scores for various specializations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Course Name (B.Sc. Hons)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Cutoff (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC\/ST Cutoff (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>B.Pharmacy<\/strong><\/td><td>86.45<\/td><td>70.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/td><td>82.10<\/td><td>68.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td>84.30<\/td><td>71.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zoology<\/strong><\/td><td>79.80<\/td><td>65.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biotechnology<\/strong><\/td><td>85.00<\/td><td>72.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Microbiology<\/strong><\/td><td>81.50<\/td><td>67.80<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-year-closing-ranks-historical-data\">Previous Year Closing Ranks (Historical Data)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <strong>Panjab University Chandigarh Admission Marks<\/strong> from previous years helps in setting a realistic target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>B.Pharm (General)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>B.Sc Physics (General)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>B.Sc Math (General)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td>85.90<\/td><td>81.45<\/td><td>83.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td>84.15<\/td><td>80.00<\/td><td>82.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td>83.80<\/td><td>79.10<\/td><td>81.90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factors-affecting-the-cutoff-this-year\">Factors Affecting the Cutoff this Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several variables will influence whether the 2026 cutoff rises or dips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty Level:<\/strong> If the Physics or Mathematics paper is tougher than 2025, the entrance component of the merit score will drop, lowering the overall cutoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Board Exam Performance:<\/strong> Since 25% comes from Class 12, high scoring in CBSE\/ICSE boards generally pushes the PU merit list higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Applicants:<\/strong> With the increasing popularity of B.Pharmacy as a career, expect higher competition in the Pharmacy stream compared to pure sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seat Matrix:<\/strong> Any change in the number of seats in the Hons. schools (currently approx. 30-40 per subject) directly impacts the closing rank.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-teacher-tips-insider-insights\">Expert Teacher Tips: &#8220;Insider Insights&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Subject Choice Strategy:<\/strong> Students often perform well in Biology but struggle in Physics. Since the merit is calculated per course, if you are aiming for <strong>B.Sc Zoology<\/strong>, a slightly lower score in Physics won&#8217;t hurt you as much if your Biology score is in the 95th percentile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Waiting List:<\/strong> Do not lose hope if you aren&#8217;t in the first list. Panjab University often releases 3 to 4 physical counseling rounds. Many students vacate seats for NEET or JEE admissions in July.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interactive-faq\">Interactive FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776443277383\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a &#8220;Good Score&#8221; in PU CET UG 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A combined merit score of <strong>80+<\/strong> is considered very safe for most B.Sc. Hons. courses. For B.Pharmacy, aim for <strong>85+<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776443290784\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there separate cutoffs for Chandigarh Quota?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While PU is a Central\/State hybrid, specific reservations exist for students from Chandigarh schools (85% quota in some affiliated colleges, but departmental admission is mostly open-merit based).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776443301438\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does PU consider improvement exam marks for the 25% weightage?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, provided the result is declared and submitted before the final merit list preparation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1776443320011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there any weightage for NCC or NSS?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Panjab University provides additional weightage (usually 1-3%) for NCC &#8216;B&#8217; or &#8216;C&#8217; certificates and NSS participation. This is added to your final merit score.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pu-cet\">PU CET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PU CET is a university-level common entrance exam conducted by Panjab University. The primary objective of this exam is to facilitate admissions to Panjab University for B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Link<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-syllabus\/\">Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pucet-ug-question-papers\/\">Question Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-application-form\/\">Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-admit-card\/\">Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-answer-key\/\">Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pu-cet-result\/\">Result<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pu-cet-an-overview\">PU CET An Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspects<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Exam<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pucet\/\">PU CET UG<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Name of Exam<\/td><td>Panjab University Common Entrance Test Under Graduate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Details or Event Here<\/td><td>PU CET<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Similar Exams and Their Registration<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/common-entrance-exams\/\">Common Entrance Exams<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>States or Regions of Score Accepting Colleges<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Body That Issues Application Form<\/td><td>PU<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Form of Organization<\/td><td>Panjab University<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website for Registration Details<\/td><td>cetug.puchd.ac.in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Programs Where Admission Is Through This Exam<\/td><td>B.Sc. (Hons.), B. Pharmacy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colleges and Universities Where Admission Is Through This Exam<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/panjab-university-chandigarh\">Panjab University<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PU CET \u2013 An Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-variation-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pucet\/\">PU CET<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PU CET UG Cutoff 2026 is the minimum merit score required for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) and B.Pharmacy programs at Panjab University. 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