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    PU CET 2027: Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern & Latest Updates

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    Anurag ReddyUpdated on Oct 27, 2026 05:53 PM
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    About PU CET 2027

    Panjab University will announce the the PU CET UG 2027 exam dates on the official website. The university will release the PU CET UG application form 2027 in November 2026. Students are required to fill and submit the PUCET UG 2027 application form before the deadline to register successfully. The university will conduct the PU CET UG exam 2027 in May. The PU CET UG admit card 2027 will be issued in May.   Candidates are advised to go through the entire article to learn more about the application process, PU Chandigarh important dates, admit card, counselling and other relevant information related to the PU CET entrance exam.

    What is PU CET UG 2027 Exam?

    Panjab University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (PUCET) is conducted for candidates seeking admission to BSc. (Hons.) programmes offered at the Panjab University and 188 participating colleges. Candidates could opt for subject combinations of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and Mathematics. Along with the combinations of PCB or PCM, candidates also have the option of taking an additional subject Biology/Mathematics. 

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    PU CET 2027: Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern & Latest Updates
    PU CET 2027: Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern & Latest Updates

    PU CET 2027 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Panjab University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test
    Short Exam Name
    PU CET
    Conducting Body
    Panjab University Chandigarh
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    University Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    online
    Application Fee
    Offline : 2520
    Mode Of Exam
    offline
    Mode Of Counselling
    offline
    Participating Colleges
    5
    No Of Seats
    463

    Before candidates start the application process, they must check out the eligibility criteria of PU CET 2027. Any candidate who fails to fulfill the PU CET eligibility criteria 2027 will lose their claim to the admission offered at Panjab University. Check out the PU CET eligibility criteria 2027 given below.

    PU CET Eligibility Criteria 2027

    Candidates must have completed their class 10+2 exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University/ Council to be eligible to apply for the PU CET (U.G.) entrance exam.

    I.N.M.O. (Indian National Mathematical Olympiad) Awardees can directly join B.Sc. (Hons.) programme at the Department of Mathematics. Such candidates do not need to appear for the PU CET entrance test.

    Rest of the details about the eligibility criteria of PU CET 2027 related to different courses and subject combination is given below:

    PU CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    Course

    Eligibility

    Subject combination

    B.Pharma

    10+2 with 50% marks in English , Physics , Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics taken together

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

    OR

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)

    BSc Zoology

    10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English

    Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)

    BSc Botany

    BSc Physics

    50% marks in 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and   Biology/Mathematics subjects

    Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

    OR

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)

    BSc Chemistry

    BSc Geology Hons

    BSc Anthropology

    BSc Physics (Specialisation in Electronics)

    BSc Biotechnology

    BSc Microbiology

    BSc Biochemistry

    BSc Biophysics Hons

    BSc Mathematics

    10+2 with 50% marks with Mathematics as one of the subjects

    Mathematics (M)

    Note: Candidates belonging to the reserved category are given a relaxation of 5% in the qualifying marks.

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    The university will  release the PU CET UG application form 2027 in November 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria were able to fill and submit the PU CET UG 2027 application form before the deadline. Panjab University released a common PU CET application form 2027 for all UG programmes like BSc. (Hons.) and B.Pharma. Follow the step by step procedure given below to fill the application form of PU CET 2027.

    Stage 1 – Registration: To apply for PU CET 2027, candidates have to first register themselves by entering personal details such as their name, email ID, contact number, etc.

    Stage 2 – Log In: After registration, candidates need to login using the unique registration number and password which candidates must preserve till the time of admission.  

    Stage 3 – Fee Payment: The application fee can be paid via e-challan. Candidates need to enter the necessary details in the application form and generate the bank challan from the application form. Candidates have to pay the application fee via e-challan which can be deposited at any branch of State Bank of India. Application fee details are mentioned below. 

    Note: Candidates are required to pay an additional PUCET fee 2027 of Rs.500 for additional papers such as Biology/Math.

    Stage 4 – Uploading Documents and Filling Application: In this section, candidates have to upload a scanned copy of their photograph and signature (as per the prescribed specifications), and fill in other required information.  

    Stage 5 – Preview Application Form: Here, candidates can preview the details filled in the application form and can edit/modify/change the particulars in case necessary. 

    Stage 6 – Print Application: At last, candidates have to print out the submitted PU CET application form. Candidates are advised to keep the application safe for future reference.

    Documents Required at Exam PU CET 2027

    Panjab University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test 2027

    Admit card
    A valid photo id

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    Candidates appearing for the PUCET UG 2027 exam must go through the exam pattern. According to the PUCET 2027 exam pattern, important aspects include exam duration, marking scheme, total number of questions and marks distribution.  Aspirants should be familiar with the exam pattern of PUCET exam. Through this PUCET 2027 exam pattern candidates can get an idea about the examination. Aspirants can go through the below table to get more information on the PUCET UG 2027 exam pattern.

    PUCET UG 2027 Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    PUCET UG

    Duration of exam

    70 minutes

    Number of questions

    60

    Marks per question

    2 marks

    Medium

    English

    Exam Mode

    Online

    Marking Scheme

    • 2 marks for correct answer
    • 0.25 marks deducted for incorrect answer
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    1. Candidates should be familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern of PU CET. 

    2. Divide the syllabus as per the time left for the exam. 

    3. Get the best books to prepare and decide your daily target for study. Meet the daily and monthly targets. 

    4. Take a lot of mock tests and practise ample sample papers and previous years question papers of PU CET. 

    5. Make short notes while preparing. Use these short notes during revision. 

    6. Keep some days for revision. Make use of these short notes to revise the entire syllabus again. 

    7. Do not take any new topic or chapter during the last lap of the preparation.

    The admit card of PU CET 2027 for UG programmes will be issued in May. Candidates who have submitted the application form will be able to download the PU CET admit card 2027 by entering their login ID and password in the PUCET login portal. After candidates have downloaded their PUCET UG admit card 2027, they are advised to check the admit card and ensure that all the mentioned details are correct and legit. 

    Any discrepancies found in the admit card of PUCET exam 2027, must be reported to the university authority immediately. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their PU CET 2027 admit card and government issued ID proofs with themselves to the PUCET exam centre on the exam day.

    How to download PU CET Admit Card 2027?

    • Go to the official website of Panjab University

    • Then, click on the 'PU CET admit card' link

    • Fill in the login ID and Password

    • Download and print out the PU CET admit card

    The PU CET 2027 answer key will be released in May on the website. Candidates who have appeared in the PUCET 2027 entrance test can download the PU CET answer key 2027 by visiting the official website of Panjab University. The answer key of PU CET 2027 comprises the correct answer to all the questions that will be in the entrance test. With the help of PU CET answer key 2027, candidates can calculate their probable marks on the basis of the answer given in the entrance exam. If candidates found any kind of discrepancies in PU CET answer key 2027, they can raise an objection against the answer key within the scheduled time given by the PU Chandigarh. Candidates can also submit objections against the PU CET 2027 answer key via email only by paying the required fee.

    Panjab University will declare the result of PU CET 2027 in the form of a provisional merit list in May. Candidates who took the entrance exam can check the PU CET 2027 result on the online web portal of Panjab University. The PU CET result 2027 mentions various important details such as the qualifying status of candidates for subject combinations - Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB), Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and Mathematics only. Candidates of general category need to secure 15% marks, whereas candidates of the reserved category (SC/ST/BC/PwD) only have to secure minimum 10% marks in the PU CET 2027 exam to be considered eligible for admission.

    How to check PU CET Result 2027?

    • Go the official website of Panjab University

    • The, click on the official 'PU CET result' link

    • Type in the PU CET 2027 roll number and choose the subject combination you have opted for

    • Press the “Show Result” tab

    • Now, the PU CET result will be displayed on the screen.

    The university will release the PU CET 2027 cut off for UG programmes in online mode at admissions.puchd.ac.in. Candidates need to secure the marks mentioned in the PU CET cut off 2027 to be eligible for PU admission. The cut off of PU CET 2027 will be prepared on the basis of various factors such as the difficulty of the exam, highest marks and lowest marks scored in the exam, total seats and number of candidates who appeared for the entrance test. It must be noted that the minimum number of candidates needed to score in the PUCET UG entrance exam differs for candidates depending upon the category they belong to. Candidates belonging to general category must secure at least 15% marks, while reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD/BC) only have to secure 10% marks to be qualified for the exam.

    Candidates are offered admission on the basis of the final merit list formulated by combining 75% weightage given to PU CET 2027 percentile score+Class 12th marks+weightage for other activities.

    To participate in the counselling session, candidates who qualify the PU CET UG exam have to fill the admission form. They must fill the PU CET 2027 counselling registration form to secure their admission.  Candidates also have to submit the hard copy of the online PU CET admission form 2027 and also the photocopies of the certificates. 

    Coordinator, CET Admission Cell, Department of Physics,

    Sector-14, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014,

    Coordinator: Ph. – 0172- 2534466

    Co-coordinator: Ph.- 0172-2534235

    After submitting the PU CET admission form 2027 with certificates, they need to apply for choice filling and choice locking in terms of courses they wish to opt for in the preferred colleges.

    The PU CET 2027 counselling will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates have to first register online to take part in the PU CET counselling 2027 for seat allotment. After completing the registration, candidates have to report to the allotted institute/department on the scheduled time and date to confirm their seat. If seats are left vacant, the university might conduct another counselling round. Once admitted, candidates are required to pay the full admission fee (as applicable). The PU admission fee payment has to be made on the spot through Bank Draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh payable at State Bank of India, Sector – 14, Chandigarh).

    Documents Required at PU CET 2027 counselling

    Panjab University Undergraduate Common Entrance Test 2027

    Provisional seat allocation letter
    PU CET admit card 2027
    Class X marks sheet
    Class XII marks sheet
    Medical examination report
    Category certificate (if applicable)
    PwD certificate (if applicable)

    General Information

    Contact Number:

    0172-2534829 + 9 more

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the exam pattern for the PU CET UG?
    A:

    The PU CET UG 2027 exam will be held in pen and paper mode and will consist of 60 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the PU CET exam will be of 70 minutes.

    Q: When will PUCET UG result 2027 be out?
    A:

    The Panjab University will announce the PU CET UG 2027 result in May.

    Q: When will PU CET UG 2027 admit card be out?
    A:

    The Panjab University will issue the PUCET UG admit card 2027 in May.

    Q: When will the PU CET 2027 be conducted?
    A:

    The PU CET entrance exam 2027 will be held in May.

    Q: What is the marking scheme of PUCET UG entrance exam?
    A:

    Each correct answer was given 2 marks in PUCET 2027 exam for UG. For incorrect answers 0.25 marks will be deducted. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.

    Q: What if there is a discrepancy in the PU CET UG admit card 2027?
    A:

    In case of any discrepancy in the PU CET UG 2027 admit card, candidates must contact the university officials immediately. 

    Q: Is PU under CUET UG?
    A:

    The admissions to Panjab University is offered through it's own entrance examination. CUET does not play any role in PU admission process.

    Q: Who is eligible for PU CET exam?
    A:

    The students who have completed their Class 12 with science stream is eligible for admission to BSc courses offered by the university.

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