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Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test 2026 ( PUMDET )
Admit Card - 24 Jul '26
PUMDET 2025 Syllabus: Registration for PUMDET 2025 exam has likely been closed. However, the official body WBJEEB has not released any notice regarding the same. WBJEEB releases the syllabus of PUMDET annually for admissions in postgraduate programmes at Presidency University. PUMDET syllabus 2025 includes subject-wise topics based on which questions are framed. The PUMDET syllabus is for both MA and MSc subjects. It is important that the applicants go through the syllabus of the PUMDET 2025 before starting their preparations. In addition to the subject-wise PUMDET syllabus, you will also find the pattern and the marking scheme of the test. Read on to learn more.
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- PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
- PUMDET 2025 Subjects
- PUMDET 2025 Pattern
- PUMDET 2025 - Marking Scheme
- FAQs Related to PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
The subject-wise PUMDET 2025 syllabus 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 Science. |
| 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 at graduation level (minor/ GE/ pass course) (20 marks). |
PUMDET 2025 Subjects
Below is a list of humanities and science subjects in which MA and MSc courses are offered through PUMDET.
| Science |
Humanities & Social Science |
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
Bengali |
| Applied Economics |
English |
| Geography |
Hindi |
| Applied Geology |
History |
| Life Sciences |
Philosophy/Sociology/ Performing Arts * |
| Mathematics |
Political Science |
| Physics/ Astrophysics* |
|
| Statistics |
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| Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology)# |
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This combination will be considered as a single choice during application and entrance test. During counselling, eligible candidates will be allowed to select only one course of study. This combination will be considered as a single choice during the application and entrance test. During counselling, the eligible candidates will be allowed to select only one course of study out of the following three courses: (i) Biotechnology, (ii) Virology and Immunology, and (iii) Molecular Microbiology.
PUMDET 2025 Pattern
In the table below, you will find the pattern for PUMDET 2025.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper Test) |
| Duration |
90 minutes |
| Medium |
English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages) |
| No. of Questions |
50 (MCQs) |
| Total Marks |
100 |
PUMDET 2025 - Marking Scheme
In the PUMDET exam, you get 2 marks for each correct answer. For every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be cut. If you leave a question blank and don’t choose anything, then you simply get zero for that one. Official website says, “For any combination of response with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks”.
| Questions |
50 |
| Marks for a correct answer |
2 marks |
| Marks deducted for the wrong answer |
0.5 marks |
| Marks for not answering |
0 |
FAQs Related to PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
Check out FAQs related to the PUMDET syllabus here.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, ypu can contact authorities for PUMDET counselling doubts and document verification.
Category | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
PUMDET counselling is conducted by WBJEEB for admission to Presidency University postgraduate courses.
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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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