PU CET PG 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

Updated By Aarushi Jain on 12 Dec, 2025 15:49

PU CET PG 2026 is Panjab University’s entrance test for postgraduate programs, including MBA courses offered by UIAMS and affiliated colleges. Applications are expected to open around April 2026, with exams likely in mid-2026. Get all details about PU CET PG 2026 entrance exam here.

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PU CET PG 2026 Overview

The Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Postgraduate Courses (PU CET PG) 2026 is expected to open the PU CET PG 2026 applications in April 2026 on the official website of Panjab University, Chandigarh. You can submit your application online before the closing date mentioned in the official notice. The admit cards are likely to be released in the first week of June, while the PU CET PG 2026 exam is expected to take place in mid-June. Before applying, make sure you review the updated eligibility criteria carefully. PU CET PG provides admissions to MA, MSc, MCom, MCA, ME, and LLM courses offered by Panjab University. 

The provisional answer key will be available online in July, allowing you to challenge any discrepancies within the given time frame. The final result is expected by the end of July 2026. Through this exam, Panjab University grants admission to M.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Pharm programmes offered by the university and its 188 affiliated colleges, with subject combinations available in both PCM and PCB streams.

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PU CET PG 2026 Highlights

Check PU CET PG 2026 details below, including exam mode, application date, exam schedule, and more:

Particulars

Details

Full Exam Name

Panjab University Postgraduate Common Entrance Test

Short Exam Name

PU CET PG

Conducting Body

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Exam Level

University Level

Exam Language

English

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee

INR 2520 (Online payment)

Mode of Exam

Offline (Pen and Paper based)

Mode of Counselling

Offline

Participating Colleges

4

Exam Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

PU CET PG 2026 Important Dates

The PU CET PG 2026 important dates are as follows:

Events

PUCET PG Dates

Release of application form

April 2026

Last date to register and generate SBI fee challan/login ID and password

May 2026

Deadline for fee payment via SBI challan/online

May 2026

Last date to upload photograph, signature, and other information

June 2026

PU CET admit card release

June 2026

PUCET exam date

June 2026

PUCET result announcement

July 2026

Online admission form availability

July 2026

PU CET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All Students must understand the PU CET PG 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam and filling out the application form. The following points are an overview of the PU CET PG 2026 eligibility criteria:

  • Students must have completed their bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55%/50%/45 % for different programs' marks (45% for Students belonging to SC/ST/BC/PwD category).
  • They must have completed their Bachelor’s degree in science, law, or the field of your choice.
  • Students' bachelor's degree must be from a university which is recognised by the Panjab University.

PU CET PG 2026 Application Form

PU CET PG 2026 application form and prospectus are made available on the official website on 23 April, 2026. You can check the steps to fill out the application form.

Steps to Fill out PU CET PG 2026 Application Form

You have to fill out the PU CET PG 2026 application form on the official website. Check out the below-mentioned step-by-step PU CET PG registration details 2026:

  • Go to the official website of Panjab University and visit the home page
  • Find the Register tab on the home page and click on it
  • Once the new page opens, fill in the basic details like name, email id, phone number, date of birth, and other details
  • Once you fill out all the details, click on the ‘Submit’ button
  • Create the account with email and password, with credentials sent to the candidates’ mobile number or email id
  • Fill out the further details and complete the PU CET PG 2026 registration process 
  • Submit the digital copy of the photograph and signature, and pay the PU CET PG 2026 application fee through credit card/debit card/net banking
  • Check all the details before submitting the details and submit the PU CET PG 2026 application form, and take a printout

Application Fee for PU CET PG 2026

Candidates must pay the application fee to fill out the PU CET PG exam application form 2026. The PU CET PG 2026 application fee for each category is shown in the table below.

Category

Application Fees

General candidates 

INR 2,520

SC candidates

INR 1,260

ST candidates

INR 1,260

PwD candidates

INR 1,260

Additional Subject

INR 710/ subject

Documents Required for PU CET PG 2026 Application

To successfully fill out the PU CET PG 2026 application form, candidates will be required to submit some required documents, which are mentioned below:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Mother Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Mobile Number
  • Address 
  • Email ID
  • Graduation University
  • Passing Year Information
  • Exam centre  
  • Passport-size photograph (less than 50 Kb in JPG format)
  • Certificates of Class X, Class-XII, and Graduation Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate ( if applicable)
  • Medical Certificate (if applicable)

PU CET PG Syllabus 2026

The PU CET PG 2026 syllabus varies for each postgraduate programme offered by Panjab University. You will be tested on subjects relevant to the course you select. For instance, the LLM paper includes topics such as Public Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, and Commercial Law, along with emerging areas like the Right to Information (RTI) Act, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and Cyber Law. If you are applying for the MCA programme, the syllabus will cover Mathematics, Computer Science, English, and Reasoning & Aptitude. To perform well, you should review the detailed subject-wise syllabus and the latest pattern available on the official Panjab University website before beginning your preparation. As per the latest updates, the 2026 exam may emphasise analytical and application-based questions to effectively assess your conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities.

PU CET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates should know the PU CET (PG) 2026 exam pattern before starting preparation for the exam. Check the table below to know the PU CET (PG) exam pattern.  

Name of the examination

Panjab University Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PU CET PG 2026)

Officiating body

Panjab University

Examination mode

Offline

Total questions

75 - 100 (Depending upon the subject)

Question type

MCQ (except for MA History, MA English, and MA Journalism and Mass Communication)

Maximum marks

75 - 100

Duration

90 minutes

Negative marking

Yes (for some papers)

PU CET PG 2026 Admit Card

Panjab University will release the PU CET PG 2026 admit card in the second week of June 2026 on its official website: cetpg.puchd.ac.in. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form can download their hall ticket using their registered login ID and password.

  • The PU CET PG 2026 admit card contains important details such as your name, roll number, photograph, registration number, exam date, and test centre address.
  • Carrying a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre is compulsory. Without it, entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.
  • In case of any printing errors or incorrect details, you should immediately inform the Panjab University examination authority for correction.

Steps to Download PU CET PG 2026 Admit Card

  • Visit the official Panjab University website.
  • Click on the ‘PU CET PG 2026 Admit Card’ download link.
  • Log in using your registered email ID and password.
  • Carefully check all the printed details before downloading.
  • Save and print multiple copies for future reference.

PU CET PG Exam Centres 2026

The PU CET PG exam centres 2026 will be conducted in the following cities:

  • Hoshiarpur

  • Muktsar

  • Ludhiana

  • Chandigarh

List of Courses for Admission through PU CET PG 2026

Through the PU CET PG entrance test 2026, the eligible candidates can get admission in the courses mentioned below:

LLM (Master of Laws)

Semester System- 42

Self Financing 1 Year- 106

Self Financing 2 Year- 50 

MCA Course

159* 

Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication

30

MPH Course

22*

MA English

100*

MA Geography

51

Master in Disaster Management

28*

Master in Geo-informatics

28*

MA History

50

MA Economics

80

MSW

33

MCom

Business Economics- 80

Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business- 80

Hons.- 27

Business Innovation- 80

MBA for Executives

30

Master of Physical Education

28

BPEd

34

MSc Hons. Biochemistry

30*

MSc Hons. Biophysics

25*

MSc Hons. Computer Science

20

MSc Hons. Mathematics

30

MSc Hons. Physics

20

MSc Hons. Geology

5

MSc Bioinformatics

40

MSc Chemistry

80 

MSc Environmental Science

20

MSc Human Genomics

15

MSc Instrumentation

10

MSc Nuclear Medicine

10

MSc Stem Cell Tissue Engineering

15

MSc System Biology and Bioinformatics

13

MSc Microbial Biotechnology

65

MSc in Mathematics

100

MSc Medical Physics

10

MSc Forensic Science

20

MSc Physics

40

MSc Statistics

34

MSc Hons./ MSc Biotechnology

207

MSc Hons./ MSc Botany

225

MSc Hons./ MSc Chemistry

655

MSc Hons./ MSc Physics

800

MSc Hon./ MSc Zoology

294

For the full list of PU CET PG 2026 Courses with seat matrix, click on the link below:

PU CET PG 2026 (PDF)

PU CET PG 2026 Answer Key

Panjab University is expected to release the PU CET PG 2026 answer key in July 2026 on its official website. This document will help you assess your performance and estimate your scores before the results are announced.

  • You can access the PU CET PG 2026 answer key on the official website of Panjab University (puchd.ac.in) using your login credentials.
  • By comparing your answers with the ones given in the provisional key, you can calculate your likely score in the entrance test.
  • In case you notice any incorrect answers or discrepancies, you will be allowed to submit objections online within the prescribed time frame.
  • Each challenge will be reviewed carefully by the university’s subject expert committee to ensure accuracy and fairness.
  • After reviewing all objections, the university will publish the final PU CET PG 2026 answer key, which will serve as the basis for preparing the results.

PU CET PG 2026 Result

Panjab University is expected to declare the PU CET PG 2026 result in July 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appear for the entrance exam can check their results online using their login credentials.

  • The PU CET PG 2026 result will include details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, category, overall score, and rank obtained in the test.
  • Once the results are published, candidates should download and save the scorecard for future reference during the admission process.
  • Those who meet the qualifying cutoff set by Panjab University will be shortlisted for the counselling and seat allotment rounds.
  • In 2026, the competition is expected to be tougher, with over 15,000 candidates likely to appear for admission across major postgraduate programs offered by the university.
  • Counselling dates and schedules will be announced shortly after the result declaration on the official portal.

PU CET PG 2026 Counselling Process

You need to prepare well for the PU CET PG 2026 counselling process at Panjab University, which will happen in offline mode right on the campus. Only if you qualify for the entrance test and submit your admission form on time will you get a chance to join. Expect multiple rounds based on seat availability, similar to past years when counselling wrapped up in August for about 85% weightage from the test score, plus group discussions and interviews.​

  • Register online first via the official site, then show up in person on your scheduled date to confirm attendance.
  • Carry all original documents like your PU CET rank card, 10th and 12th certificates, bachelor's marksheets, category proof if needed, migration certificate, and four recent passport photos.​
  • Pay the counselling fee online or offline right after seat allotment to secure your spot.

Want to know more about PU CET PG

FAQs about PU CET PG

When is PU CET PG 2025 exam?

PU CET PG 2025 was conducted over three days:

  • June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • June 19, 2025 (Thursday)

The exam was held at multiple centers, including Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, and Muktsar

Does PU CET PG have negative marking?

Yes, in the 2025 PU CET PG exam, 0.25 points will be subtracted for each incorrect response.

Which documents may I bring to the exam centre for Punjab University in 2025?

To enter the PU CET PG exam centres, students need to bring their Punjab University admit card 2025 along with a valid picture ID.

Is PU CET PG difficult?

Every year, the PU CET PG exam will be administered at an easy to moderate level in order to admit students to postgraduate programs.

Who conducts the PU CET PG exam?

The  Panjab University, Chandigarh conducts the PU CET PG exam. 

What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the PU CET PG 2025?

To fill out the application form for the PU CET PG 2025 exam, candidates must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks.

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