PUMDET MSc 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

PUMDET is held by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) to select students for MA and MSc courses at Presidency University, Kolkata. PUMDET have different tests for science and humanities streams. When you apply through PUMDET, you can choose up to two subjects only. Presidency University is very popular in West Bengal, so many students try for PUMDET for their postgrad studies. Because lots of people apply and seats are limited, the exam is getting more competitive every year.

Some information about the entrance test is provided in the table below. 

The PUMDET eligibility criteria based on nationality, age limit, and academic qualifications are mentioned in the space below. 

As per Nationality: Citizen of India

Age Limit: No upper or lower age limit

Academic Qualification

• Have cleared (not before 2020) or appeared for the BA (Hons) examination in 2026 from any recognized University.
• Have appeared for the BA (Hons) exam and should have their final results at the time of counselling and produce their original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfil the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission.
• Have appeared for their final BA (Hons) examination, but their final results have not been declared at the time of counselling, such candidates shall be given provisional admission on the basis of the production of their previous mark sheets/grade cards of all previous semester/annual examinations at their Bachelor’s level. However, candidates are supposed to submit their final mark sheet by the mentioned date to ensure that they fulfil their minimum eligibility criteria for admission.
• Must secure the minimum required percentage of marks/CGPA in honours/major subject as per the following table in their BA (Hons) examination for final and confirmed admission.

The PUMDET 2026 application form is likely to be released online in June 2026. It is advised that the applicants check the PUMDET eligibility criteria before filling form. Before filling application form, they must register with their personal details and contact details. Then they can go on to fill the form with particulars like academic details, course preferences, exam centre preferences, etc. The PUMDET application fee must also be paid online right after filling out form. All can pay the application fee for PUMDET using net banking/ debit card/ credit card or by cash using Allahabad Bank e-challan. The fee amount is mentioned below.

PUMDET Admit Card will be released by the exam body, WBJEEB, on the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in. To get your PUMDET 2026 admit card, you need to login with your application number and date of birth. Important details for the exam day like exam timing, reporting time, and exam centre address will be on the admit card. You must carry your admit card to the exam centre. If you forget it, you won’t be allowed to sit for the exam.

The Presidency University, Kolkata conducts the Presidency University Masters Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) to offer students admission in postgraduate courses offered in the streams of Humanities and Sciences. To get admission to the Presidency University for a postgraduate course, students need to prepare well and study the right material to ace the entrance exam. 

Step-wise Preparation Plan for PUMDET 

1. Understand the PUMDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.

PUMDET results will be announced by the exam body, WBJEEB, after the exam is done. The results come as rank cards which you can see using your login details. These rank cards show your total marks and your rank. You must show your PUMDET rank card during counselling with other documents. Admission will be given based on the ranks, once the exam body checks all documents are correct.