SLS PDEU Entrance Test 2025: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

SLS, PDPU Entrance Test 2025 ( SLS PDEU Entrance )

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 16:31 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Application process for the SLS PDEU UG admission 2026 will be online. The application form is expected to be released for 2026 batch admission soon. The application fee is INR 1,200. Candidates select mode of selection as  - SLS PDEU entrance test or SAT score. Additional admission criteria include Written Test and Creative Writing Test. Shortlisted candidates will have to then appear for Personal Interview for final selection.

Table of content
  • What is SLS, PDEU Entrance Test?
  • SLS, PDEU Selection Process 2026
  • FAQs on SLS PDEU
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What is SLS, PDEU Entrance Test?

SLS, PDEU entrance test is a university level exam conducted by School Of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raysan (formerly named Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University) for admission to its undergraduate programmes. The entrance exam is a gateway for admission to Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and Bachelor of Science (Hons) programmes offered by the Gujarat-based varsity. SLS, PDEU entrance test is conducted in two stages - a written test or SAT score followed by Online Submission of Statement Of Purpose, Creative Writing and Personal Interview. 

Following are the undergraduate courses offered by School of Liberal Studies, PDPU:

  1. BA (Hons) in Economics, English, Governance & Public Administration, Psychology, Political Science - International Relations, Mass Communication
  2. BBA (Hons) in Marketing/Human Resource Management/Finance
  3. BCom (Hons) in Finance & Accounting, Banking & Insurance, Marketing & Management, Entrepreneurship & International Trade
  4. BSc (Hons) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

SLS PDEU Entrance Test Eligibility Criteria

SLS PDEU entrance test 2026 eligibility criteria is given below. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the requirement before applying.

  • For BA (Hons)/BBA (Hons.), candidate should have passed class 12 standard examination from a recognized board/University or equivalent from any discipline.
  • BCom aspirant should have passed class 12 standard examination from Commerce stream or have studied accounting and/or commerce related subjects in class 12 standard.
  • BSc aspirant should have passed class 12 standard examination from science or with minimum of any two of the following subjects-Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • Candidates who have passed final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does SLS, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) accept SAT India score?
A: 

Yes, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) does accept SAT India score. Admission in SLS, PDEU is based upon 60% weightage for SAT exam's score while its hold 40% weightage for personal interview.The university will release the SLS PDPU result based on the candidate’s performance in the written test and interview. For more up-to-date details candidates hsould contact the university or visit the official webpage.

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SLS, PDEU Selection Process 2026

Step 1: Application Process

Aspirants will be required to register and fill the SLS PDEU application form 2026 which will be made available on the official website of School of Liberal Arts. Candidates will be required to pay INR 1,200 as Application fees. The payment could be made via following mode:

  • Internet Banking
  • Debit Card/Credit Card

Step 2: SLS PDEU Selection Round

The selection criteria is based on written test, creative writing and Personal Intervoew

SLS PDEU Admission Criteria

(a)   Aptitude Test (SLS PDEU Entrance)

  • Verbal Ability
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Logical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge

50 Marks

(b)    Creative Writing (Max. 500 words)

    • Language
    • ·Presentation
    • Creativity & Thought Process

25 Marks

(c)     SAT Exam

75 per cent

Candidates can opt for (a) + (b) or (c)

(d)    Personal Interview

    • Communication skills
    • Approach & Attitude
    • Co- achievements in co-curricular & sports activities

25 Marks

Step 3: Check Entrance Tets Result

On the basis of candidate’s performance in the written test and interview, the university will release the SLS PDEU entrance test 2026 result and merit list on its official website. Candidates will have to confirm admission within the given deadline. If the seats remain vacant, an operating waiting list will be released. 

SLS, PDEU Seats

A total of 460 seats are available for the undergraduate programme at School of Liberal Arts. 50 per cent of seats shall be earmarked for girls. Further, 22.5 per cent seats have been reserved for SC/ST candidates whereas 3 per cent of the seats will be reserved for physically challenged candidates. 15 per cent seats of the total intake of the school are reserved for NRI-sponsored category

The number of proposed seats available for admission:

  • BA (Hon) / BBA (Hon): 360 Seats
  • BCom (Hon): 120 Seats
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get admission in SLS, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) for B.A. with 60% in Class 12th?
A: 

Yes, you can get admission to the B.A. programme at the School of Liberal Studies (SLS), Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) with 60% in Class 12th. The university offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) program, and the eligibility criteria include passing the 10+2 level examination with English as one of the subjects.The admission process also includes an entrance test, statement of purpose, creative writing test, and a personal interview

Q:   What is the highest package for BBA students at SLS, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University?
A: 

PDPU is in the midst of conducting its 2021 Placement drive. However, the School of Petroleum Management successfully managed to conduct its placements despite the Covid-19 pandemic challenges. Till now, more than 80% of the students have already been placed.

This year, the highest package stood at INR. 19 LPA and the Average package stood at INR. 7.52 LPA. Some of the top recruiters were TCS, Accenture, IHS Markit, Ernst & Young, Mount Meru (International Placement), Hindustan Unilever, GEP Global, Piramal Glass, S&P Global, Evosys, Eka Software, NoPaperForms, Khimji Ramdas, HDFC Ltd., Infosys, ICICI Bank, and etc.

Q:   How are BBA placements at SLS, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University?
A: 

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat ranked 1st University having the best infrastructure where students can learn and get achieved, this college is best for petroleum engineering (upstream + downstream) if you have good CGP then you have 100% placement chance in downstream. Upstream depends upon the Industrial market. After petroleum the best branch is Mechanical. If you are interested in petroleum then this college is best.

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FAQs on SLS PDEU

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on SLS PDEU:

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Q:   What are the important documents required for admission at PDEU?
A: 

The application to Pandit Deendayal Energy University (Formerly PDEU) is online. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply online by paying the application fee. Below are the common documents required at the time of application:

  • Scanned Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Leaving Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • If Applicable (Cast certificate / Non Creamy layer for backward class / Fee free Ship card / Gap certificate)
Q:   How do I check SLS PDEU entrance exam result?
A: 

SLS PDEU entrance exam result will be released online. Those who shall have appeared for the exam will be able to downloads their scorecard by following the given below process:

·       Visit the official website of School of Liberal Studies, PDEU Gandhinagar

·       Click on the SLL PDEU admission option

·       The result cum merit list link will be displayed

·       Click on it to check your name in the merit list

Q:   How do I apply for SLS PDEU entrance exam?
A: 

SLS PDEU entrance exam registration process is online. Candidates interested in appearing for the entrance can apply by following the process given below:

·       Visit the official website and click on the new registration tab

·       Fill in name, mobile number, email ID and other details

·       After the email ID get verified you can

·       Click on continue fill the SLS, PDEU application form

·       Enter personal, academic and other details

·       Choose the preferred course in the application form

·       Upload the colored scanned copies of photograph, signature and marksheet

·       Pay INR 1,200 via debit/credit card or net banking as fee

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