PUMDET Pattern 2025: No. of Questions, Marking Scheme and Time Duration

Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test 2026 ( PUMDET )

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PUMDET 2025 Pattern: WBJEEB prescribes pattern of PUMDET in information bulletin of exam. Pattern of PUMDET mentions important details about structure of the exam: time duration, total questions, total marks, mode of exam, language medium, etc. PUMDET pattern informs us that questions asked in this state-level entrance test are multiple-choice questions. Students are given 90 minutes to attempt all the questions. Candidates must be familiar with the test pattern before starting PUMDET preparations. PUMDET 2025 pattern includes more such information like: marking scheme, number of questions, etc. Read on to learn more about PUMDET 2025 pattern.

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Table of contents
  • PUMDET 2025 Exam Highlights
  • PUMDET 2025 Exam Pattern
  • PUBDET 2025 Marking Scheme
  • PUMDET 2025 - Points to Remember
  • PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
  • FAQs Related to PUMDET Pattern
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PUMDET 2025 Exam Highlights

Some key information about the PUMDET 2025 pattern is provided in the table below. 

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Presidency University Master’s Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET)

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/PUMDETCMS/public/home.aspx

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PUMDET 2025 Exam Pattern

PUMDET exam pattern details are as follows:

  • All exam questions will be multiple-choice questions.
  • Each paper got total 50 questions. Full marks will be 100.
  • Time given for the test is 90 minutes only. You must try to complete all in time.
  • Exam pattern is simple MCQ type. 

PUBDET 2025 Exam Pattern

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Time Duration

50 (MCQs)

100 marks

90 minutes

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PUBDET 2025 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of PUMDET 2025 is explained in the table below. 

Questions

50

Marks for a correct answer

2 marks

Marks deducted for the wrong answer

0.5 marks 

Marks for not answering

0 marks 

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PUMDET 2025 - Points to Remember

Some important points in the context of the PUMDET pattern are provided below. 

  • Candidates are advised to go through the subject syllabus carefully before appearing for the PUBDET entrance exam.
  • Questions are to be answered on the OMR sheet. Candidates are advised to fill in the answer dots correctly.
  • Candidates have to darken the circle with a black/ blue ballpoint pen.
  • If the circle is not filled correctly, the answer will be deemed invalid.
  • Candidates cannot mark more than one circle in the OMR sheet.
  • Candidates are advised to reach the exam venue well before time and carry their admit cards along with them.
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PUMDET 2025 Syllabus

The subject-wise syllabus of PUMDET 2025 is provided in the table below. 

Paper/ Subject

Syllabus

Bengali

Undergraduate Bengali (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

English

Undergraduate English (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Hindi

Undergraduate Hindi (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

History

Undergraduate History (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Philosophy/ Sociology/ Performing Arts

English Language (40 marks) and Logical Reasoning (60 marks) of UG Pass Course level.

Political Science

Undergraduate Political Science (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Chemistry

Undergraduate Chemistry (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Applied Economics

Undergraduate Economics (Major/ Honours) courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics and Econometrics syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Geography

Undergraduate Geography (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Applied Geology

Undergraduate Geology (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Life Science

Common Topics of the BSc (Major/ Honours) level in various division of Life Sciences.

Mathematics

Undergraduate Mathematics (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Physics/ Astrophysics

Undergraduate Physics (Major/ Honours) course of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Statistics

Undergraduate Statistics (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University.

Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology)

Syllabus of the Undergraduate Course in Biological Science (CBCS: Major/ Honours) (80 marks) and Chemistry in graduation level (minor/ GE/ pass course) (20 marks).

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FAQs Related to PUMDET Pattern

Some important FAQs on PUMDET pattern are provided below. 

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, ypu can contact authorities for PUMDET counselling doubts and document verification.

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Details

Address

DB118, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064

Toll Free No.

1800 1234 782 (Extn. No-2)

Reception

(033) 7156 4345

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The complete office address of WBJEEB is provided on the official website.
PUMDET Authhorties Office Address: DB118, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, WBJEEB provides a toll-free helpline number for student support. 
Toll-free helpline available for PUMDET exam: 1800 1234 782 (Extn. No-2)

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students can contact WBJEEB directly for queries related to PUMDET application, exam dates, or counselling.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candidates must bring rank card, mark sheets, certificates, ID proof, and other required documents during PUMDET counselling.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

In PUMDET counselling, seats are allotted based on candidate rank, choice preference, and availability of seats.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, PUMDET counselling is conducted online. Registration and choice filling for counselling are done online through the official portal.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

PUMDET counselling is conducted by WBJEEB for admission to Presidency University postgraduate courses.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, candidates can download their PUMDET rank card later. The rank card can be downloaded again from the official website using login details.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

PUMDET rank card shows the candidate's score, rank, and qualifying status in PUMDET exam.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

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