Updated By Ritoprasad Kundu on 02 Dec, 2025 11:07
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PU MET 2026 Eligibility Criteria are a set of mandatory conditions that candidates must fulfill to be considered to appear for PU MET 2026 exam and also for admission to management programs offered by Panjab University. These eligibility criteria of PU MET 2026 are designed to ensure that applicants possess the requisite academic background, skills and qualifications to cope with the demands of postgraduate management education. Eligibility criteria generally encompass aspects such as educational qualifications, minimum academic performance, age limits (if any), and relevant work experience in some cases. As per the PU MET eligibility criteria 2026, candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution with a minimum aggregate marks of 50% for general category applicants and 45% for reserved category candidates. Additionally, certain programs may require candidates to have taken national-level management entrance exams or to demonstrate proficiency in quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
Here, in the table given below, you can check the detailed eligibility criteria of PU MET 2026 as per the specializations.
Specializations | Eligibility Criteria of PU MET 2026 |
|---|---|
MBA (Retail Management) and (Banking & Insurance) |
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MBA (Pharmaceutical Management) |
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MBA (Information Technology) and (Infrastructure Management) |
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MBA Eligibility Criteria for (Hospital Management) |
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Check the age limit and nationality here.
Panjab University does not prescribe any strict upper age limit for candidates appearing for PU MET. However, candidates must check for any specific program-related age conditions, especially for executive or part-time MBA programs.
Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Some seats are available for Foreign Nationals / NRIs, subject to approval and fulfillment of additional documentation, such as passport or visa details.
Check the reservation policy from the below table.
| Category of Candidate | % of Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| OBC | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% |
| Defense / Ex-Servicemen | 5% |
Want to know more about PU MET
No, work experience is not mandatory, but candidates with relevant work experience may have an additional advantage during selection.
Yes, candidates from any stream are eligible as long as they have completed a bachelor’s degree recognized by the university.
Yes, students in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can apply, provided they submit proof of completion of their degree before the admission process ends.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) are eligible to appear for PU MET exam.
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