PUBDET 2027 Exam: Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2027 ( PUBDET )

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PUBDET 2027 1st Merit List

14 Jul '27 - 20 Jul '27

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Sep 10, 2026 10:22 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

PUBDET Exam: Applications for PUBDET 2027 will start in May 2027 (tentative). The exam is generally conducted in June. Presidency University will announce the PUBDET exam notification on its official site along with pattern, syllabus, dates, eligibility, counselling, and other details.

Latest Updates: 

Based on the official timeline and pattern trends established over the last few years:

  • Registration Timeline: Expected to open in May 2027.
  • Test Duration: 90 minutes
  • Question Paper Pattern: Offline (Pen and paper with OMR sheet)
  • Pattern Stability: Changed in 2026 exam session.
Table of contents
  • What is PUBDET?
  • PUBDET Important Dates 2027
  • PUBDET 2027 Highlights
  • PUBDET Eligibility 2027
  • PUBDET 2027 Application Process
  • PUBDET 2027 Pattern
  • PUBDET 2027 Syllabus
  • PUBDET 2027 Preparation
  • PUBDET 2027 Admit Card
  • PUBDET Question Paper PDF download
  • PUBDET 2027 Result
  • PUBDET 2027 Counselling
  • FAQs Related to PUBDET 2027
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What is PUBDET?

PUBDET full form is Presidency University Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Test. It is an offline test conducted with pen and paper. Students who want to study at the university can apply for up to two subjects through PUBDET application form. Presidency University is very popular in West Bengal. Around 40 to 50 thousand students apply every year. The total number of seats is announced before PUBDET counselling and seat allotment. Usually, seats offered are much fewer than the number of applicants, which makes the exam really competitive.

PUBDET Important Dates 2027

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUBDET 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 27 - Jun ' 27

PUBDET 2027 Applications

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 27

PUBDET 2027 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 27

PUBDET 2027

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 27

PUBDET 2027 Results

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

PUBDET 2027 1st Merit List

To Be Notified

PUBDET 2027 Seat Matrix

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PUBDET 2027 Highlights

Check important highlights for PUBDET 2027 below:

Exam Particulars

Exam Statistics

Exam Name

Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET)

Conducting Body

Presidency University, Kolkata

Level

University

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

Duration

90 minutes

Medium

English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages)

Official Website

https://wbjeeb.nic.in/PUBDETCMS/public/home.aspx

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PUBDET Eligibility 2027

PUBDET eligibility criteria are defined in line with Presidency University guidelines for PG courses. Given below are the main criteria that candidates have to meet to be eligible for PUBDET entrance exam:

Nationality: Citizens of India.

PUBDET Age Limit: PUBDET 2027 has no minimum or maximum age limit. Any Indian citizen who qualifies for academic qualifications can apply for PUBDET exam.

Academic Qualification for PUBDET 2027: Candidates need to clear higher secondary examination (XII) conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or an equivalent exam. Students must pass XII with at least five recognized subjects. It should include English language and exclude Environmental Science. Best four recognized subjects aggregate will be calculated.

If you are planning to apply for PUBDET exam this year, use PUBDET Question Papers to understand type of questions and topics.

PUBDET Eligibility for Different Subjects

The subject-wise eligibility criteria for PUBDET examination are provided below.

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Only candidates who passed in 2026 or later are eligible.

  • There is no minimum or maximum age limit to apply.

  • Candidates must have studied at least five recognised subjects, each carrying 100 or more marks, including English. Environmental Science will not be considered for eligibility.

  • The aggregate percentage will be calculated using the best four recognised subjects in the Class 12 examination, regardless of the subjects chosen for admission.

  • Candidates with International A-Level or International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications must have at least three IGCSE subjects and three A-Level subjects, with English studied at either level.

  • Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate percentage prescribed by Presidency University for their respective category to be eligible for admission.

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PUBDET 2027 Application Process

PUBDET application forms releases online on WBJEE website. Students who wish to apply for PUBDET 2027 must submit their application form before deadline. PUBDET 2027 application form process includes following steps:

  • Registration
  • Payment of fees
  • Application form fill up
  • Document upload
  • Review and Submission

PUBDET 2027 Application Fee

Candidates can pay application fee for PUBDET through net banking/ debit card/ credit card or by cash using an Allahabad Bank e-challan.

PUBDET Application Fee (in INR)

Application fee

500 + Bank’s Service Charges (250 for each additional paper)

PUBDET Exam Centres 

While filling out PUBDET 2027 application form, candidates are required to choose their preferred exam centres. If the selected centres reach maximum capacity, an alternative centre will be allotted based on its proximity to chosen locations. Exam centre change requests will not be accepted after the admit cards are released.

Examination Zones -

Bankura (681)

Kolkata-Central (811)

Asansol (701)

Kolkata-North/Salt Lake (812)

Durgapur (702)

Kolkata-South (813)

Burdawan (711)

Malda (821)

Coochbihar (721)

Kharagpur (832)

Siliguri (732)

Hadlia (842)

Srirampur (763)

Berhampur (851)

Howrah (770)

Kalyani (861)

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PUBDET 2027 Pattern

Presidency University releases PUBDET exam pattern on its official website. It includes mode, medium, total questions, types of questions, marking scheme, etc. In PUBDET exam, questions are asked in English. However, language courses like Hindi and Bengali are taught in their native language.  

PUBDET Exam Pattern 2027

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen-and-Paper/OMR Based)

Question Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Questions

50

Total Marks

100

Marks for Correct Answer

+2 marks

Negative Marking

-0.5 mark for each incorrect answer

Marks for Unanswered Questions

No marks awarded or deducted

Medium of Exam

English

Reporting Time

At least 1 hour before the exam starts

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PUBDET 2027 Syllabus

Students can find the PUBDET 2027 syllabus details below.

Subject

Question Pattern

Syllabus

History

50 questions from History

Class 11–12 History based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE, WBCHSE and WBBME

Chemistry

Chemistry (39), Mathematics (6), Physics & Biology (5)

Class 11–12 Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE and WBCHSE

Statistics

50 questions from Mathematics

Class 11–12 Mathematics based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE and WBCHSE

Life Sciences

50 questions from Biology, Physics and Chemistry

Class 11–12 Biology, Physics and Chemistry based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE and WBCHSE

Economics

Mathematics (35), English (15) covering Grammar, Vocabulary and Analytical Language Skills

Class 11–12 Mathematics and English based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE and WBCHSE

Political Science

General Knowledge of Politics & Society (15), English Comprehension (15), Logical Reasoning (15), Picture/Visual Analysis (5)

Class 11–12 English and General Aptitude based on major boards such as ISC, CBSE, WBCHSE and WBBME

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PUBDET 2027 Preparation

Some important tips for students for PUBDET exam prep are as follows:

  • Understand PUBDET exam pattern and syllabus before starting your preparation.

  • Focus on Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT books and your board-level textbooks.

  • Make a daily study plan and give enough time to each subject.

  • Practice previous years' question papers to understand the type of questions asked.

  • Attempt mock tests regularly to improve your speed and accuracy.

  • Revise important topics, formulas, dates, and concepts every week.

  • Improve your time management by solving 50 questions within the exam duration.

  • Read newspapers and current affairs regularly if you are appearing for subjects that include General Knowledge.

  • Strengthen your English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension for subjects where English is part of the test.

Best Books for PUBDET Preparation

Refer to these standard PUBDET prep books to build concepts and practice exercise sets:

Subject

Book Title

Author/Publisher

Physics

Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 & 2

H.C. Verma

Physics

DC Pandey Series

Arihant

Physics

Resnick, Halliday & Krane

Wiley

Physics

NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12

NCERT

Mathematics

IIT Mathematics

ML Khanna

Mathematics

Objective Mathematics

Arihant Series

Mathematics

Mathematics Class 11 & 12

RD Sharma

Mathematics

NCERT Mathematics

NCERT

Chemistry

NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12

NCERT

Chemistry

Problems in Physical Chemistry

P. Bahadur

Chemistry

Physical & Inorganic Chemistry

O.P. Tandon

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Morrison & Boyd

Biology / Life Science

NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12

NCERT

Biology / Life Science

Trueman's Biology Vol. 1 & 2

Trueman

Biology / Life Science

Objective Biology

Dinesh Publications

English

High School English Grammar

Wren & Martin

English

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

English

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)

Economics

Indian Economy

Ramesh Singh

Geography

Certificate Physical & Human Geography

G.C. Leong

History / Pol. Science

NCERT Class 11 & 12 Textbooks

NCERT

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PUBDET 2027 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: Jun ' 27

PUBDET hall ticket will be released on PU's website. Students can get their hall ticket from official website by using the login information. On PUBDET admit card, details like roll number, exam date, reporting time, exam place, and some rules for exam day will be mentioned. Make sure you read all that carefully. Download your PUBDET 2027 admit card by following the steps below:

  • Go to Presidency University website
  • Click on link indicating PUBDET 2027 admit card/hall ticket
  • Enter login credentials for your PUBDET account 
  • Admit card will open
  • Click on download icon and save it

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PUBDET 2027 Result

DeskCalendarResult: Jun ' 27

Presidency University will release PUBDET result online a few weeks after the exam. The result will be announced as a rank card. The exam board will not publish a merit list. 

PUBDET 2027 rank card download steps:

  • Open PUBDET 2027 website (presiuniv.ac.in/web/)
  • Click on ‘PUBDET 2027 Rank Card’ link.
  • Enter application number, password, and DOB.
  • In next step, sign-in.
  • Your rank card will appear.
  • Download and print it for counselling.
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PUBDET 2027 Counselling

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PUBDET admission process is conducted in two rounds. Candidates who secure a rank in the PUBDET merit list can participate in the counselling process. However, all eligible candidates must complete the e-registration process before participating in the counselling rounds.

PUBDET Counselling: Registration Details

Details for PUBDET counselling registration are as follows:

  • Candidates must register online on the Presidency's website
  • Registration fee is Rs. 500/-.
  • All candidates need to provide following details to register for PUBDET counselling:
    • Personal, academic, bank account, and contact details.
    • PUBDET application or roll number.
    • Class 10 passing details with marks obtained in Mathematics.
    • Class 12 passing details

Note: All candidates should note that no further corrections will be allowed once the submission has been confirmed.

PUBDET Counselling: Documents Required 

Check the list of documents required for counselling and admission:

  • Hard copy of the allotment letter 
  • Hard copy of the rank card
  • Mark sheet of class-X
  • Mark sheet of class-XII
  • SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/ EWS /PwD/ Domicile certificate
  • Income Certificate of Parents or Income Certificate/ Payslip from the Employer or latest ITR
  • Aadhar Card
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FAQs Related to PUBDET 2027

Check the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about PUBDET 2027.

Q:   Can I apply for more than one subject in PUBDET 2027?
A: 

Yes, you can apply for more than one subject in PUBDET 2027. One can apply upto a maximum of two subjects in one year. But they must pay exam fee for both subjects.

Q:   Is PUBDET exam pattern important for exam preparation?
A: 

Yes, understanding PUBDET exam pattern is important. It helps students know number of questions, marking scheme, and sections. Knowing pattern makes preparation easier and helps manage time during exam.

Q:   What is a good score in PUBDET?
A: 

A good score in PUBDET depends on cutoff and competition each year. Generally, scoring above 100 marks increases your chances of getting a better rank and preferred colleges.

Q:   What is the PUBDET exam for?
A: 

The PUBDET exam is mainly for getting admission into undergraduate programs like BA and BSc at Presidency University. It helps the college choose students based on their exam marks.

Q:   What are the minimum marks require to qualify the PUBDET?
A: 

The minimum marks to qualify PUBDET depend on the cutoff set each year. Students who score higher marks usually get better ranks and more chances during counselling.

Q:   Who is eligible for PUBDET 2027?
A: 

Candidates can apply for PUBDET if they have passed class 12 or a similar level exam from any recognised board. Marks requirement can be different for each subject. Only Indian students can apply for PUBDET 2027.

Q:   What is PUBDET exam?
A: 

PUBDET means Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test. It's an exam for students who want to study BA or BSc (Honours) courses in Presidency University Kolkata. The test happens in offline mode using pen and paper.

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of PUBDET?
A: 

PUBDET exam is generally considered moderate in difficulty. Students with good preparation in English, reasoning, and current affairs can perform well in the exam.

Q:   How much time is sufficient for PUBDET preparation?
A: 

Around 3 to 6 months of regular preparation is usually enough for PUBDET. Students should study the syllabus, practice mock tests, and revise important topics regularly.

Q:   Is there any provision for conducting the PUBDET exam twice in a year?
A: 

No, the PUBDET exam is usually conducted once a year by WBJEEB. Students who miss the exam generally have to wait for the next academic year to appear again.

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