{"id":1638,"date":"2022-10-27T09:33:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T09:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/exams\/?p=1638"},"modified":"2025-08-30T14:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T14:00:35","slug":"pumdet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet\/","title":{"rendered":"PUMDET 2026 \u2013 Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"block-2b3948fe-7740-4460-8794-712d0bf38e41\">The\u00a0<strong>PUMDET 2026<\/strong>\u00a0examination, conducted by\u00a0<strong>WBJEEB<\/strong>, is set for the designated exam date. The\u00a0Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test\u00a0(WBJEE PUMDET) is a University level\u00a0Common entrance exam\u00a0organized by\u00a0WBJEEB, also known as\u00a0West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board. PUMDET, which stands for Presidency University Master&#8217;s Degree Entrance Test, is an essential examination for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies at Presidency University, Kolkata, India. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board was formed in the year 1962 for the purpose of holding Common Entrance Examinations for admission to the Undergraduate Level Engineering Courses in the State of West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-2b3948fe-7740-4460-8794-712d0bf38e41\">The endeavour of the Board has always been directed towards enhancement of transparency in conducting Common Entrance Examinations for various Undergraduate and Postgraduate level courses in the State through effective state-of-the-art technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6ee9c\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>PUMDET 2026 latest details will be soon updated on this page.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-dates\">PUMDET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-question-papers\/\">Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-syllabus\/\">Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-application-form\/\">Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-admit-card\/\">Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-pg-answer-key\/\">Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/pumdet-pg-result\/\">Result<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pumdet-exam-date\">PUMDET Exam Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam Event<\/th><th>Event Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Release of application form or Start of registration<\/td><td><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last date to apply<\/td><td><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issuance of PUMDET admit card 2026<\/td><td><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PUMDET 2026 exam date<\/td><td><strong><strong><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release of answer key<\/td><td><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of PUMDET result 2026<\/td><td><strong>As per WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Offered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can apply for any one of the following papers for admission to 2-years M.A.\/M.Sc. Postgraduate Courses :-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanities &amp; Social Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bengali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Geology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philosophy\/ Sociology\/Performing Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Plant Biotechnology\/Microbial&nbsp; Biotechnology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must be a citizen of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no upper or lower age limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Qualifications :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates who have passed or appearing B.A. (Hons) \/ B.Sc. (Hons) final examination in 2023 from any recognized University, are eligible to apply for and appear in PUMDET-2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates, who have appeared for their final B.A. (Hons)\/B.Sc. (Hons) examination, but do not have their final results at the time of counselling, will have to mandatorily produce all original mark sheets\/grade cards of all semester\/annual exams passed at the Bachelor\u2019s level. Such candidates must fulfill the academic eligibility norms for their applied course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates, who have appeared for their final B.A. (Hons)\/B.Sc. (Hons) examination, but do not have their final results at the time of counselling, will be given provisional admission, on the basis of production of their previous mark sheets\/grade cards of all previous semester\/annual examinations at their Bachelor\u2019s level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore the candidate must secure the minimum required percentage of marks\/CGPA in Hons.\/major subject as per the following table in his\/her B.A. (Hons) \/ B.Sc. (Hons) exam for final and confirmed admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department\/subject wise eligibility Criteria for admission:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Candidates may apply online and register for PUMDET even before the publication of their B.A. (Hons)\/B.Sc. (Hons) result. After publication of their result, they should visit the online application website again, login and review their eligibility criteria as given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sl No<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PG Courses<\/strong><\/td><td>Minimum required marks for students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Bengali<\/td><td>50% in Bengali (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>English<\/td><td>50% in English (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Geography<\/td><td>50% in Geography (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Hindi<\/td><td>50% in Hindi (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>History<\/td><td>50% in History (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Philosophy<\/td><td>50% in Philosophy (Hons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Political Science<\/td><td>50% in Pol Science (Hons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Sociology<\/td><td>50% in any Honours subject<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Biological Sciences<\/td><td>55% marks in B.Sc. with Honours in any branch of Biological Sciences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>55% in Chemistry (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Applied Economics<\/td><td>55% in Economics (Hons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Applied Geology<\/td><td>50% in Geology (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>55% in Mathematics (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Physics<\/td><td>55% in Physics (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Statistics<\/td><td>55% in Statistics (Honours)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-fee\">Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mode of Exam&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Offline mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 MCQ type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Duration \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;90 Minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 50 questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Marks&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 100 Marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correct response will yield 2 (two) marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect response will yield -1\/2 (25% negative) marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any combination of response with more than one option, even if it contains the correct option, the answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1\/2 (25% negative) marks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bankura&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asansol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durgapur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burdwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coochbehar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Siliguri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Srirampur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Howrah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolkata Central<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolkata \u2013 North<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolkata \u2013 South<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kharagpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haldia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berhampur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kalyani<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paper-pattern\">Paper Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>* The MCQ test will be a qualifying test. Papers of the written test will be evaluated for only those candidates, who qualify in the MCQ test. Scripts of written examination will be evaluated for a maximum number of 10 times the total seat capacity with bunching effect. Marks of MCQ test will not be considered for preparation of the merit list.<br>&#8211; MCQ means Multiple Choice Questions.<br>&#8211; All multiple choice questions will have four answer options; only one of them being correct.<br>&#8211; Correct response will fetch full marks<br>&#8211; No response will fetch zero marks.<br>&#8211; Wrong response or multiple responses will fetch negative one-fourth (- \u00bc the) of the full mark (for example if full mark for the question is 2 then it will fetch -\u00bd).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the academic session of 2023-24, the Board is going to conduct the Common Entrance Test (PUMDET-2023) for admission in M.A.\/M. Sc. courses in the Presidency University in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats. Candidates can apply for any one of the following paper for admission to the respective course(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-65.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-65.png 867w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-65-300x248.png 300w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-65-768x634.png 768w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-65-400x330.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing for PUMDET<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understand the Syllabus<\/strong>: Aspirants must thoroughly review the PUMDET syllabus and identify the topics relevant to their chosen course. This step helps them plan their preparation effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Study Schedule<\/strong>: A well-structured study schedule can significantly enhance a candidate&#8217;s preparation. Allocating time for each subject, revising regularly, and taking mock tests can boost confidence and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seek Professional Guidance<\/strong>: Consider enrolling in coaching classes or seeking guidance from subject matter experts to gain insights into effective study techniques and exam strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice Previous Year Papers<\/strong>: Solving previous years&#8217; question papers allows candidates to understand the exam pattern and the type of questions asked, aiding them in better preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-1ace226e-b8f6-4d78-944a-e4d5ff612128\">Contact Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AQ 13\/1,Sector-V,Salt Lake, Kolkata \u2013 91<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone Numbers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reception<\/strong>: 033- 23671198<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reception Telefax<\/strong>: 033- 23671148<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examination<\/strong>: 1800-102-3781 (Toll Free), 033- 23671149\/ 23671159\/ 23671199<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examination Telefax<\/strong>: 033- 23671149<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>E- Mail<\/strong> : info@wbjeeb.in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pumdet-overview\">PUMDET &#8211; 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><strong>Name of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WBJEE PUMDET<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of WBJEE PUMDET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organizing Body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of WBJEEB<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/common-entrance-exams\/\">Common Entrance Exam<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>West Bengal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/wbjeeb.nic.in\/WBJEEBBoardCMS\/Page\/Page?PageId=1&amp;LangId=P\"><strong>wbjeeb.nic.in<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Courses Where Admission is Through WBJEE PUMDET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MA, M.Sc<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colleges Where Admission is Through WBJEE PUMDET<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Presidency University, Kolkata<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum Educational Qualification&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Graduation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td>Offline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td>Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td>50 in each paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td>100 in each paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>90 minutes for each paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Subjects in Question Paper<\/strong><\/td><td>+2, -0.5, Partial Marking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PUMDET &#8211; Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690186608353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is PUMDET only for science courses?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, PUMDET offers postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including science, humanities, social sciences, and commerce.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690186616166\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can candidates from outside India apply for PUMDET?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, both Indian and international candidates are eligible to appAnswer Keyly for PUMDET.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690186635304\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is the PUMDET merit list prepared?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The merit list for PUMDET is prepared based on the candidate&#8217;s performance in the entrance examination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690186655887\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there any reservations for different categories?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Presidency University follows the government&#8217;s reservation policy for various categories.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1690186674823\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the validity of the PUMDET score?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The PUMDET score is generally valid for one academic year, and candidates need to reappear if they wish to apply for the next year&#8217;s admission.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\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-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/common-entrance-exams\/\">Common Entrance Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0PUMDET 2026\u00a0examination, conducted by\u00a0WBJEEB, is set for the designated exam date. 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