PU CET (UG) Merit List 2024 - Percentile Score, Dates, Merit Calculation

Updated By Nikhar Aggrawal on 08 Jan, 2024 18:42

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PU CET (UG) Merit list 2024

PU CET UG Merit List will be released after the announcement of the results. Panjab University officials compile the PU CET 2024 merit list based on the candidates' performance in the PU CET entrance examination and previous qualifying examinations. To prepare the merit list for the PU CET UG exam 2024, varsity officials give 75% weightage to the marks obtained by candidates in the PU CET (UG) 2024 entrance exam and 25% weightage to the qualifying exam scores of the candidates. If candidates have valid extracurricular certificates, such as NCC or NSS certificates, university officials will take them into account when preparing the PU CET merit list 2024. Candidates can view the PU CET 2024 merit list by clicking on the link provided below.

Panjab University publishes the PU CET 2024 Merit List of the candidates for the courses on the basis of attainment of a minimum of 20% (15% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST/BC/PwD) of an aggregate of maximum marks in the Entrance Test. All the seats that remain vacant after this shall be filled strictly in the order of merit from the waiting list or through subsequent counselling before the expiry of the last date fixed for admissions by Panjab University.

The candidates can find out the category-wise merit list for the PU CET (UG) 2024 exam on the official varsity website. The PU CET UG Merit List 2024 is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exam and qualifying examination (10+2). The candidate who wants to check their merit list or would want to download it can do it from the official website of Panjab University (cetug.puchd.ac.in). PU does not release a separate cutoff of PU UG courses or programmes. 

Candidates are shortlisted for the PU CET 2024 merit list based on their performance in the PU CET UG entrance test 2024. Those who achieve the minimum cut off marks (20% for general; 15% for ST/ SC/ PwD/ OBC) will be eligible for PU CET UG counselling. PU creates the final merit list for the PU CET based on weightage and admission criteria. PU will publish a list of 'Qualified' and 'Not Qualified' candidates.

PU CET (UG) Merit List 2024 Important Dates

The latest schedule regarding the PU CET 2024 merit list can be found in the following table - 

Event 

Important Dates

Availability of online admission form

To be Notified

Last date to submit a hard copy of all the documents and certificates

To be Notified

Tentative merit list display date

To be Notified

Dates for inviting Objections regarding merit firmed up on the basis of already filled up information by the candidate

To be Notified

Preference/Choice filling by candidates

To be Notified

Provisional merit list display date

To be Notified

Physical counselling process

To be Notified

How to Download PUCET 2024 Merit List

Candidates must download the PU CET 2024 merit list exam following the below-mentioned steps: 

  1. Visit the official website of Panjab University (cetug.puchd.ac.in).

  2. Visit the Noticeboard Link on the given website of the respective center or institute.

  3. Click on the link of the PU CET Merit List 2024.

  4. Fill out all the required details 

  5. Click on the ‘Submit’ option.

The candidates will then see their merit list on their display screen. They must save and download it in order to meet future requirements.

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    Details Mentioned on the Panjab University Merit List 2024

    PU CET 2024 Merit List can be checked by the students through the official website of Panjab University. Admission into various programmes will be offered by the University on the basis of availability of seats and merit list prepared after the verification of documents. 

    The following details will be mentioned on the PU CET 2024 merit list: 

    1. Application number of the candidate

    2. Name of the candidate

    3. Candidate’s father name

    4. Date of birth of the candidate

    5. Category of the candidate

    6. 10th marks with percentage out of total marks

    7. 12th marks with percentage out of total marks

    8. CET marks obtained out of total

    9. PU CET roll number

    10. Weightage distribution based on different factors

    11. Overall Marks

    12. Remarks

    Panjab University UG Courses 2024 Merit List: Weightage of Marks

    Three factors that determine a candidate’s selection into PU CET 2024 merit list:

    1. Qualifying examination
    2. Entrance examination
    3. Average weightage of NCC, NCC 

    The weightage of marks considered for preparation of PU CET UG Merit List 2024 from the table below:

    Component

    Weightage

                        Qualifying exam

                            25%

                         Entrance exam

                            75%

    For developing M.Com (Hons.) PU CET 2024 merit list, the following areas are considered:

    Component

    Weightage

    Entrance Examination

    85%

    Group Discussion

    7.5%

    Personal Interview

    7.5%

    Important Points on the PU CET UG Merit List 2024

    All candidates must understand these important pointers for PU CET UG 2024 merit list:

    • For the preparation of the PU CET UG Merit List for B.Sc. (Hons.) courses, the final merit list is prepared by considering 75% weightage of entrance exam, 25% weightage of 10+2 examination and over and above weightage of NCC, NSS, etc. 

    • For those candidates who appeared in the two streams, a combined merit list is prepared for subject combination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics combination, and Physics, Chemistry & Biology. 

    PU uses the following formula to prepare the final combined PU CET merit list 2024:

    Total merit marks = 0.75 x P + 0.25 x Q + weightages for other activities

    If a candidate appears in the four subjects, then his/her name will be included in the entire PU CET 2024 merit list. 

    How is PU CET (UG) 2024 Merit Calculated?

    The PU CET 2024 merit list is prepared according to the exam pattern and marking scheme set by Panjab University. The marks obtained by the candidate is calculated using the following formula:

    T = (P – 1/4 Q) x 2

    T = total marks
    P = Number of correct answers
    Q = Number of wrong answers

    Marking Scheme 

    • For a correct answer, candidates get +2 marks.

    • Negative marking: 1/4 weightage, i.e. 0.5 marks is deducted for an incorrect answer.

    In order to calculate the PU CET (UG) 2024 merit, the officials use the following method - 

    Weights for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) under the framework of Hons. School System (CBCS)and B. Pharm

    Qualifying Examination (10+2) (or it's equivalent)

    25%

    PU – CET (U.G.) Entrance Test

    75%

    Steps to Check PU M.Com (Hons.) Result and PU M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) Result

    Candidates should follow the steps below to check their Punjab University M.Com (Hons.) and Panjab University M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication results:

    Step 1: Visit the Punjab University official website.

    Step 2: Click on the “Entrance Test” active link.

    Step 3: Multiple links will appear on the screen.

    Step 4: Select the result link to Panjab University M.A Journalism and Mass Communication.

    Step 5: The result PDF will be opened. It will look similar to the following image.

    PU CET UG Cut off 2024

    For a few courses in both UG and PG programmes, the cut-off percentage varies. In order to qualify for the PU CET UG 2024 exam, candidates must achieve a minimum score set by Panjab University. Candidates with scores equal to or higher than the cut off marks will only be considered for further consideration. To qualify for the exam, candidates must score at least 15%.

    Panjab University will release the PU CET UG Cut off 2024 as a provisional merit list. The merit list will solely depend on the marks obtained by candidates in the PUCET. PU will decide the PU CET UG Cut off 2024 after the release of the PU entrance exam 2024. The PU CET UG Cut off 2024 will determine a candidate’s credibility to appear for the counselling procedure. 

    The factors that determine the PU CET UG Cut off 2024 are:

    1. Number of applicants that have appeared for the test
    2. Number of seats offered in total
    3. The difficulty level of question paper

    The minimum cut off required for the PU CET UG exam is as follows:

    Category

    Total Marks

    Cut-off Percentage

    Cut-off Marks

    General

    120

    15%

    18

    SC/ST/PwD

    120

    10%

    12

    Formula to Calculate PU CET (UG) 2024 Percentile Score

    The Panjab University officials use the following formula to calculate the PU CET (UG) 2024 percentile score - 

    P = N-R/n x 100

    Where, 

    P = percentile score for the qualified candidates

    N = total number of candidates who appeared in the stream

    R = the rank of the candidate in the merit list of that stream

    Details Mentioned on the PU CET Score Card 2024

    All candidates must check the following details on their PU CET UG 2024 Scorecard:

    • Candidate’s Roll Number

    • Category of the Candidate

    • Candidate’s Registration Number

    • Rank of the candidates

    • Marks Obtained by candidates

    • Status of the candidate (Qualified or Not Qualified)

    PU CET UG Rank List 2024

    Panjab University will release the PU CET 2024 Rank List soon after declaring the PU CET 2024 Result in May or June 2024 on the official website along with the Test Scores. 

    • The PU CET 2024 Results will be released on 12 May, 2024. 

    • Before the release of PU CET 2024 Results, an answer key will be made available by the concerned system.

    • Candidates can find the results of PU CET 2024 exam in the final answer key only.

    • Merit List and Cut-off list will be published shortly after the proclamation of PU CET 2024 results.

    • Applicants will be called for PU CET UG/PG Counselling 2024 in consideration of the Merit List.

    PU CET UG 2024 Reservation Criteria

    Panjab University reserves the following number of seats for various category candidates:

    Category

    Reservation of Seats

    Open (General)

    53%

    SC

    15%

    ST

    7.5%

    Backward Caste

    5%

    Defense Personnel

    5%

    Sports Candidates

    5%

    Physically Handicapped

    5%

    Riots Victim and the Freedom Fighter Candidates

    2%

    Freedom Fighter

    2%

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    FAQs about PU CET UG Merit List

    Who will prepare the PU CET UG merit list 2024?

    The PU CET UG 2024 merit list will be prepared by Punjab University. 

    When will PU CET UG 2024 merit list be released?

    The PU CET UG 2024 merit list will be released soon after the declaration of the results. 

    What details will be mentioned on the PU CET UG merit list 2024?

    The details that will be mentioned on the PU CET UG merit list are:

    • Application number of the candidate
    • Name of the candidate
    • Candidate’s father's name
    • Date of birth of the candidate
    • Category of the candidate
    • CET marks obtained out of the total
    • PU CET roll number
    • Weightage distribution based on different factors
    • Overall Marks of the candidate 

    How to download PU CET UG 2024 merit list?

    To download the PU CET UG merit list 2024 follow the steps mentioned below:

    • Visit the official website of Punjab University 
    • Log in with the login credentials using email and password 
    • Click on the PU CET UG merit list 2024 
    • View the PU CET UG merit list and download it for future reference 

    How PU CET UG merit is calculated?

    The PU CET 2024 merit is calculated by the formula given below, where T is the total marks, P is the Number of correct answers, and Q is the Number of wrong answers. 

    T = (P – 1/4 Q) x 2

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