PUTHAT 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

The Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) is a hospitality entrance examination for admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM) programs. This test serves as the gateway to securing a seat at the University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management. PUTHAT is conducted in a traditional pen-and-paper format.

The results of PUTHAT 2026 are likely to be released after one month of the commencement of the exam. Candidates can check their scores by entering their login details on the result login window only. Candidates who will qualify for PUTHAT 2026 as per the minimum qualifying marks will be ranked in the merit list. The minimum qualifying marks for PUTHAT 2026 (tentative) are as under:

PUCHD will open the online application process for PUTHAT 2026 at puthat.puchd.ac.in. Candidates can apply for PUTHAT before the last date of application as per the steps given below: 

1. Go to the official website and click on 'Online Registration' and a new page will open up with the registration form
2. Candidates have to fill details like Name, Father's Name, Mother' Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, SMS Consent, Email, and Category.
3. Then, click on submit button, and a login ID and password will be created for user.
4. Next, Candidates have to fill the application form with details like academic qualification, personal details, uploading photograph and signature, selecting test cities, and then paying the application fees. 
5. Once the fee is paid, candidates can submit the application form in online mode only 

Candidates must keep a copy of PUTHAT 2026 application form for admission process. 

The key features of PUTHAT entrance exam can be noted down as under:

The entire admission process of UTIHM, Panjab University is explained here: 

 

PUTHAT Admission Process

To be eligible for admission through PUTHAT 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria as specified by the exam authorities:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized Board, University, or Institute.
• A minimum of 50% marks is required in the qualifying examination.
• Candidates from SC/ST/PWD/BC categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks, making them eligible with 45% aggregate marks.
• English must have been studied as a compulsory subject.

Important Note:
Candidates who have passed or appeared for the Class 12 examination from Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad, are not eligible for PUTHAT 2026, as this institution is derecognized by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Additionally, the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, previously listed among recognized boards, has been removed from the recognized examinations booklet.

The Panjab University, Chandigarh (PUCHD) will release the admit card of PUTHAT 2026 on its official website. The admit cards will be issued to all candidates who have submitted the PUTHAT 2025 application form before the deadline. The admit card is made available only in online mode, and candidates will be able to access their admit cards by entering their roll number and password/ date of birth. The admit card is an important document as it will carry the following details: 

1. Name of candidate
2. Roll number and registration number 
3. Exam details like exam name, timings and date
4. Centre details like name and location
5. Exam day instructions to be followed by candidates at the test centres.

Candidates have to download the admit card and get it printed out to carry on the exam day. They should follow all the instructions printed on it to avoid cancellation of their candidature.