PU CET PG 2026: Exam Date (Out), Registration (Soon), Syllabus & Paper Pattern

PU CET PG 2026: Exam Date (Out), Registration (Soon), Syllabus & Paper Pattern

Nikita ShawUpdated on 02 Feb 2026, 04:10 PM IST

Panjab University will start the PUCET application 2026 for the postgraduate courses in April. Candidates who have completed their graduation can apply for the PU CET PG 2026 through the official website at cetpg.puchd.ac.in. Before applying for the PU CET PG 2026, students must read the detailed eligibility criteria available on the website. The Punjab University 2026 PG CET will be conducted on June 19, 20 and 21.

This Story also Contains

  1. PU CET PG 2026 Highlights
  2. PU CET PG Admission Dates 2026
  3. PU CET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
  4. PU CET PG 2026 Application
  5. Documents Required For PU CET PG Application Form
  6. PU PG CET Application Fee 2026
  7. Panjab University CET PG Syllabus 2026
  8. PU CET Exam Pattern 2026 for PG
  9. Panjab University CET Exam Centre 2026
  10. PU CET PG Admit Card 2026
  11. PU CET PG 2026 Answer Key
  12. Panjab University CET Result 2026
  13. PU 2026 CET PG Counselling
  14. Panjab University CET- List of PG Courses
PU CET PG 2026: Exam Date (Out), Registration (Soon), Syllabus & Paper Pattern
PU CET PG 2026

There are 4 participating universities under the PU CET. The final admission in the participating universities will be done based on the marks obtained in the Common Entrance Test 2026. To know each and every detail of the PU CET PG, read this complete article.

PU CET PG 2026 Highlights

ParticularsDetails

Exam Name

Panjab University Common Entrance Test Post Graduate

Short Exam Name

PU CET PG

Conducting Body

Panjab University

Exam Level

University level

Frequency of conduct

Once a year

Medium of Exam

English

Mode of Exam

Offline

Mode of Counselling

Offline

Participating Colleges

4

Official Website

cetpg.puchd.ac.in

PU CET PG Admission Dates 2026

To easily track the dates of the important events related to the PU Common Entrance Test for PG courses, one must follow the date table given below. The date table and datesheet of the PU CET 2026 PG will be available in the e-prospectus released by the university.

PU CET PG 2026 Dates

EventsDates

Date of availability of PG prospectus and application form

April 2026

Last date to apply for the PU CET PG 2026

May 31, 2026

Last date to deposit the application fee

May 2026

Last date for uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information

June 2026

Availability of PU CET PG admit card

June 2026

Candidates who have not completed their form but have paid their requisite fee can complete their form by paying a late fee of Rs. 500

June 2026

PUCET admit card date

June 2026

Panjab University CET PG 2026 exam date

June 19, 20 and 21, 2026

Release of CET PG answer key

June 2026

Last date to object to the answer key

July 2026

Uploading of the response sheet

July 2026

Last date to challenge the PUCET PG answer key

July 2026

Declaration of result

July 2026

Availability of online admission form

July 2026

PU CET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

To fill the Panjab University CET application, one must meet the eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria also depend on the courses chosen by the candidates. The basic PU CET PG eligibility criteria are as follows.

  • Aspirants must complete their bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

  • They must secure a minimum 55% in their last qualifying examination. This percentage may decrease for the candidates belonging to the reserved category.

PU CET PG 2026 Application

The Panjab University will release the CET PG 2026 application in April 2026. Aspirants must complete their PUCET PG 2026 registration before the deadline. Those candidates who have successfully applied in the portal are only eligible to appear for the CET 2026. During the application form fill up, one must upload their scanned copy of photograph and signature. The details for the uploading documents must be read properly.

Steps to Fill The PU CET PG Application Form 2026

Go through the steps one by one, to easily fill the application form.

  • Visit the official website of the Panjab University at cetpg.puchd.ac.in.

  • Click on the ‘Register’ tab available in the homepage.

  • Enter all the basic details and submit the page.

  • Create the password using the OTP shared via mobile number and email id.

  • Login into the website using email id and password generated.

  • Fill the PU CET application form very carefully.

  • Upload the scanned photograph and signature.

  • Pay the requisite application fee within the given time period.

  • Review the form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

  • Download the form and keep the copy of PU CET application form for PG till the admission.

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Documents Required For PU CET PG Application Form

Candidates can find the list of documents required for the application below.

  • Adhar card

  • Valid mobile number

  • Valid email id

  • Marksheet of 10 and 12

  • Marksheet of bachelor's degree

  • Scanned photograph

  • Scanned signature

  • Category certificate (if available)

  • Income certificate

PU PG CET Application Fee 2026

The application fee is to be paid through online mode via different payment options. The PU CET application fee is non-refundable. The PU CET PG application fee is different for the categories. However, Rs.710 is required for each additional paper for all categories. The application fee for PU CET for PG courses is mentioned in the table below.

PU PG CET 2026 Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee

General

Rs.2520

SC/ST/PwD

Rs.1260

Panjab University CET PG Syllabus 2026

Panjab University has released the syllabus at cetpg.puchd.ac.in. Students are advised to visit the website to check the respective syllabus. The PU CET PG has subjects like reasoning, mental ability, general knowledge, data interpretation. It also covers major areas related to businesses and general ability.

PU CET Exam Pattern 2026 for PG

The Panjab University CET examination mainly consists of MCQ type questions. There are a total of 75 questions asked for 75 marks. The total time duration will be 90 mins. There is also negative marking in the paper. However, the pattern may differ with the subjects.

Panjab University CET Exam Centre 2026

As we know there are 4 participating universities under the PU CET examination. So, the exam centres are concentrated among these institutions only.

PU CET PG 2026 Exam Centre

State/UTCities

Panjab

Hosiarpur

Ludhiana

Sri Muktsar Sahib

Chandigarh

Chandigarh

PU CET PG Admit Card 2026

The Panjab University will issue the admit card for the post graduate courses in June 2026. Applicants can download the PU CET PG admit card pdf from the website by entering their login credentials. The admit card contains the key details related to the examination subject, exam centre details and others. Candidates without the valid admit card will not be allowed inside the exam centre premises. It is advisable to keep the admit card till the final admission of the candidates in the college. Along with this admit card, everyone must bring the valid id proof for the verification.

Steps To Download PU CET PG 2026 Admit Card

  • Visit the official website of the Panjab University at cetpg.puchd.ac.in.

  • Click on the ‘PU CET PG Admit Card 2026’ link.

  • Enter your login credentials.

  • Your admit card will appear on your screen.

  • Download and take print out of the PU CET 2026 admit card for PG.

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Details Mentioned On The PU CET Admit Card PG

On the admit card of the PU CET you will have to check the details carefully. On the admit card pdf, the following details will be mentioned.

  • Name of the candidates

  • Date and time of the examination

  • Examination venue and full address

  • Subject code and name

  • Date of birth

  • Category of candidates

  • Application or registration number

  • Session of the examination

  • Photograph of the candidate

  • Signature of the candidate

  • A set of instructions

PU CET PG 2026 Answer Key

The Panjab University will release the provisional answer key in June 2026. It is advised to the candidates to check the CET PG answer key thoroughly. They can also raise objections against the answer keys. The authority after reviewing all the answers will again release the final answer key for the CET PG. Along with this the authority will also release the response sheet of the candidates with all the answers marked by the candidates.

Panjab University CET Result 2026

The university will release the PU CET PG 2026 result in July. By using their login credentials, aspirants can download the result from the website. It contains the name, category, application number, marks and qualifying status of the candidates. Those students who qualify the exam will be eligible to appear in the PU PG counselling.

PU 2026 CET PG Counselling

After the declaration of the PG result, the counselling process will be initiated. The PU CET PG counselling will be held in offline mode. The counsellor will provide the date and time for the counselling through its website.

Document Required for PU CET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates must bring the following documents for the physical verification.

  • Panjab University CET PG application form 2026

  • PU CET PG 2026 counselling registration form

  • PU CET admit card PG 2026

  • Marksheet of class 10

  • Marksheet of class 12

  • Valid photo identity proof

  • Transfer certificate

  • Conduct certificate

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Panjab University CET- List of PG Courses

The university offers a wide range of postgraduate courses. The total list of courses is given below.

M.Sc. (Computer Science) (Specialisation in Data Science)

M.A. (Economics)

M.Sc. (2 Yr. Course) Nuclear Medicine

M.P.Ed

Master'ss in History

M.Sc. (Statistics)

M.Sc. (Geology)

M.C.A.

Master's in Disaster Management

MBA for Executive (MBAfEX)

M.Sc. (2 Yr Course) Human Genomics

M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

B.P.Ed.

LL.M.

M.Sc. (2 Yr. Course) Environment Science

M.A. in Geoinformatics

M.Sc. (Biophysics)

M.Com. (Business Innovation)

M.Sc. (2 Yr. Course) Instrumentation

M.Sc. Forensic Science (2 Yr. Course)


M.A. in English

M.Sc. (Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering)

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

M.Com. (Hons.)

M.Sc. (2 Yr. Course) Microbial Biotechnology

M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

Masters of Social Work

M.Sc. Physics/ Physics (specialization in Electronics)

M.Sc. (2 Yr. Course) Medical Physics

M.Sc. (Botany)

Master's in Public Health

M.Sc. (Zoology)

M.Com. (Business Economics)

M.Sc. (System Biology and Bioinformatics)

M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) (2 Yr. Course)

M.Sc. ( Hons. / 2 Yr. Course) Mathematics

M.A. (Geography)

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

M.Com. (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business)

M.Tech. (Instrumentation)

Note: Candidates are required to attend the PUCET PG counselling 2026 at university campus. For the physical verification of the candidates, everyone must bring their relevant documents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the PU CET PG 2026 application form be out?
A:

The Panjab University will release the PUCET PG form  2026 in April.

Q: What is the official website of Panjab University?
A:

Candidates can reach the website at cetpg.puchd.ac.in.

Q: How many post-graduate courses are offered by Panjab University through CET 2026?
A:

There are a total of 40 courses offered by the university through the PU CET PG exam 2026.

Q: What is the PU CET 2026 application fee for PG general category candidates?
A:

The application fee is Rs.2520. For each additional paper, Rs 710 will be paid.

Q: When will the PU CET PG 2026 be conducted?
A:

The PUCET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in June 19, 20 and 21.

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Securing a seat in MSc Statistics with a rank of 54 and 82% UG score is promising, but not guaranteed. Here's why:

  • Merit Calculation: Your admission depends on the combined score (50% weightage each) for PU CET PG rank and UG marks. With a good UG score (82%), you gain

With a rank of 54, 82% UG score, and belonging to the general category, your chances of securing a seat in MSc Statistics are very good. Here's why:

  • Strong Combined Score: Your high UG score significantly boosts your combined score (50% weightage each for UG and PU CET PG).

  • Competitive

No, unfortunately, qualifying PU CET (PG) is mandatory for admission to M.Sc. programs offered directly by Panjab University, Chandigarh.  This applies even if you filled out a general application form for PU.

However, there are still a few options to explore for admission to M.Sc. programs:

  1. PU Affiliated Colleges: Panjab

Punjab Agricultural University offers a four-year BSc (Hons) Agriculture programme at the undergraduate level. Candidates who have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ Two-year Diploma in Agriculture with a minimum of 50% aggregate can apply for admission to the programme.

Candidates seeking

Yes, Panjab University Chandigarh offers a two-year, full-time MSc Environment Science programme at the postgraduate level. Candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from any Science/ Engineering Stream or any other stream with (Hons) in Geography as one of the subjects from the Panjab