PU CET UG 2026 Exam: Dates (Soon), Application Form, Admit Card, Results

Updated By Vandana Thakur on 05 Dec, 2025 14:44

PU CET UG is a university-level entrance exam conducted for admissions to the UG-level pharmacy programs offered at the Punjab University.

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PU CET UG 2026 (Registration Ongoing till Dec 14)

PU CET UG 2026 exam registration process is ongoing online on the official website since November 14, 2025, and the last date to register online on the official website is December 14, 2025. Students must register for the PU CET UG 2026 exam online & upload the right set of documents within deadlines. The PU CET UG 2026 registration fees payment window will be open till December 16, 2025.

The admit card for the exam will be out on December 23, 2025, online, and the exam will be held on December 28, 2025. On the same day, the answer key for the PU CET UG 2026 exam will be announced after the exam is concluded. The PU CET 2025 exam is conducted by the Punjab University for admissions to the UG-level pharmacy courses. So, students eager to know more about the PU CET 2026 UG exam can go through the exam dates, application process, steps to download the admit card, etc. 

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PU CET UG 2026 Highlights

The PU CET UG 2026 exam selection is based on merit for admissions to the participating colleges. Students can find a brief about the PU CET UG 2026 exam given below.


Particulars
Highlights

Name of the Exam

Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET UG 2026)

Conducting Body

Panjab University

PU CET UG 2026 Exam Date

December 28, 2025

Mode of Exam

Offline

Level of Exam
University level
Medium of Paper
English
Frequency
Once a Year

Subjects in Entrance Test

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Total Marks

360

Courses Offered 

B.Sc (Hons) & B.Pharma

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PU CET UG 2026 Important Dates

PU CET UG 2026 important dates are released online on the official website. Students can check the PU CET 2026 important dates given below. 

 Events

Dates

PU CET 2026 registration

November 14, 2025

PU CET 2026 registration last date

December 14, 2025

Last date to pay application fees

December 16, 2025

Last date to upload the photograph and signature

December 18, 2025

PU CET UG 2026 admit card date

December 23, 2025

PU CET 2026 UG exam date

December 28, 2025

PUCET UG answer key date

December 28, 2025

PUCET UG answer key objection window

December 28, 2025, to December  30, 2025

PUCET UG final answer key date

January 2, 2026

PU CET UG 2026 Result

April 3, 2026

PU CET 2026 Counselling

April 2026 (Tentative)

PU CET UG 2026 Application Form

Students must fill out the PU CET UG 2026 registration form online on the official website. Below are the steps that students must follow the PU CET 2026 application form. 

  • Step 1: Go to the PU CET 2026 exam official website of Panjab University
  • Step 2: Read all the given instructions and registration steps, and click on the “Continue” button
  • Step 3: Register yourself with the name, father’s name, mother’s name, email address, and other details 
  • Step 4: Pay the PU CET UG 2026 application fee 
  • Step 5: Use your login ID and password to log in and start filling in all the details in the application form
  • Step 6: Once the details are complete, upload your documents
  • Step 7: Upload scanned copies of your image and signature
  • Step 8: Once checked all the details, click on the “Save & Continue” button
  • Step 9: Take a printout of the PU CET 2026 application form for future reference

PU CET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the  PU CET UG 2026 eligibility criteria to get admission at the UG Pharmacy courses at the Punjab University. Students can check PU CET 2026 eligibility criteria mentioned below. 

  • Students must have passed the 10+2 class with at least 50% marks 
  • One should have studied English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Biotechnology as compulsory subjects. 
  •  The General Category will require 50% aggregate, while the ST/OBC/SC/ and PwD categories will require a minimum of 45% aggregate in the 10+2 class
  • Students can be from anywhere, such as India, NRI, or even from abroad and must have the basic qualification fixed by the conducting body.

List of Courses for Admission through PU CET UG 2026

There are several UG-level pharmacy courses that students can get admission through the PU CET UG exam 2026, such as B.Pharma, B.Sc Botany, etc. Students can find the list of courses for admission through PU CET UG 2026 stated below. 

Name of the Course

Total No. of Seats Offered

B.Pharma

46

B.Sc Botany

20

B.Sc Zoology

25

B.Sc Anthropology

30

B.Sc Chemistry

58

B.Sc Geology

30

B.Sc Physics

40

B.Sc Biochemistry

25

B.Sc Microbiology

30

B.Sc Biotechnology

15

B.Sc Biophysics

25

B.Sc Mathematics

30

B.Sc Mathematics & Computing

15

For more details with regard to PU CET 2025, you can visit the relevant sections on this page.

PU CET UG 2026 Syllabus

The PU CET UG 2026 syllabus is released by the university to help students gain adequate insight into the topics and chapters to cover. PU CET UG syllabus 2026 will be available for four subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Students can go through the PU CET UG 2026 syllabus to understand the topics they have to study for the exam. Important chapters, necessary topics and the important sections that they have to go through during the PU CET 2026 syllabus 2026. 

PU CET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

The PU CET UG exam pattern 2026 consists of a negative marking of -0,5 marks against incorrect responses. Below mentioned is the PU CET 2026 UG exam pattern is stated below.

Particulars

Exam Pattern

Mode of PUCET 2026 Examination

Offline (Pen-Paper Based)

Total Number of Questions

240

Type of Questions

MCQs

Total Marks

480

Exam Duration

70 Minutes for each paper

Language

English

Marking Scheme

+2 for each correct answer.

-0.5 for each wrong answer.

PU CET UG 2026 Admit Card

The PU CET 2026 admit card will be released online on the official website on December 23, 2026. Only registered applicants can access the PU CET UG 2026 hall tickets online. Test takers carrying the admit card for PU CET UG 2026 will only be permitted to enter the exam hall. Students can download the PU CET 2026 admit card using their login ID and password. The admit card contains important information about both the student and the PU CET UG 2026 exam. One should keep their admit cards safe until the PU CET UG 2026 admission process is complete.

PU CET UG 2026 Exam Centres

The PU CET UG exam centres 2026 are located in Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, etc. Students can refer to the PU CET 2026 exam centres given below for students reference. 

State

Exam Cities

Punjab

Ludhiana

Hoshiarpur

Chandigarh

Muktsar Rural

PU CET UG 2026 Answer Key

PU CET UG 2026 answer key will be released online on December 28, 2025, after the exam is concluded on the same day. Those who take the PU CET 2026 entrance test can download the PU CET UG answer key 2026 by going to Panjab University's official website. PU CET  UG 2026 answer key will be available for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. If test takers find any discrepancies in the PU CET 2026 answer key, they may file an objection within the time frame specified by PU Chandigarh. They can also submit objections to the PU CET 2026 answer key via email after paying the required fee.

PU CET UG 2026 Result

PU CET 2026 result has been announced online on the official website on April 3, 2026. Students can download the PU CET UG 2026 exam scorecard. Those who wish to verify their result are given a copy of their answer sheet within 10 days of the declaration of the PU CET UG 2026 result. In case of any discrepancy, the result is revised, and the deposited fee is refunded. Test takers should be aware that they will not receive their PU CET UG 2026 rank cards through the mail. Admission will be granted based on their performance in the entrance exam, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.

PU CET UG 2026 Merit List

The Panjab University officials release the PU CET UG 2026 Merit List based on the marks obtained by the students in the PU CET 2026 exam. Officials consider extracurricular activity certificates, such as NCC or NSS, when preparing the PU CET UG 2026 merit list. PUCET UG 2026 merit list will be released after the results are declared. Before searching for the PU CET merit list, candidates should be aware of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test results, which Panjab University will release. The PU CET exam merit list is critical for students seeking admission to top colleges. Students can check or download their merit lists from Panjab University's official website.

PU CET UG 2026 Counselling Process

The Punjab University has begun the PU CET UG 2026 counselling process. All qualified candidates are invited to the PUCET 2026 counselling process. Check the steps below to know the PU CET UG counselling process 2026.

  • Candidates are required to choose and submit their preferred courses and colleges  
  • The university will announce the seat allotment result in online mode on the website 
  • Candidates who are allotted a seat will be required to report to the college for further processing

Note: When attending the PU CET UG 2026 counselling session, all candidates must bring their scorecard, result, and all necessary documents with them.

PU CET UG 2026 Contact Details

In case of any issues or queries regarding the PU CET UG 2026 exam, students can contact the PU CET UG authorities at the details given below. 

  • E-mail: cetug@pu.ac.in
  • Telephone No.: Assistant Registrar (C.E.T.): +91 172 253 4829
  • Main Enquiry Office: +91 172 253 4818, +91 172 253 4819
  • Working hours: (09:30 am to 04:30 pm)

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FAQs about PU CET UG

How to qualify for PU CET UG 2026?

To qualify for the Panjab University Common Entrance Test UG 2026, students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.

  • Marks Requirement:
    • General category: Minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
    • Reserved categories (ST/OBC/SC/PwD): Minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

When will the application form be available for PUCET UG 2026?

The application form for the PU CET UG 2026 is available from November 14, 2025. The last date to submit the PU CET UG 2026 exam last date is December 14, 2025, online. 

How many students appeared in PUCET UG 2026?

Around 1.5 lakh+ candidates appear for the exam every year. According to official sources, the turnout for the PU-CET UG 2026 entrance exam was 84.66% overall. The exam had the highest attendance in biology at 85.06%, followed by physics (84.72%), chemistry (84.69%), and mathematics (83.96%)

What is the full form of the PU CET 2026 exam?

The full form of PU CET 2026 exam is Punjab University Common Entrance Test. 

What is the mode of the PU CET UG exam 2026?

The PU CET UG exam 2026 will be conducted in offline mode. 

Who conducts the PU CET UG 2026 exam?

Punjab University conducts the PU CET UG  2026 entrance exam every year. 

What is PU CET UG 2026 exam?

The PU CET UG 2026 is an entrance exam conducted by Punjab University for admission into various UG and PG courses. 

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