PU CET (UG) 2026: Application Process (Ongoing), Admit Card (May 5), Exam Date & Other Details

Candidates can check out the PU CET (UG) seat matrix for all the courses offered from here: 

Panjab University provides four year BSc Hons and Pharmacy programme in the following courses:

• Bachelor in Pharmacy
• BSc Hons Zoology
• BSc Hons Botany
• BSc Hons Anthropology
• BSc Hons Geology
• BSc Hons Chemistry
• BSc Hons Physics
• BSc Hons Biochemistry
• BSc Hons Microbiology
• BSc Hons Biotechnology
• BSc Hons Biophysics
• BSc Hons Mathematics
• BSc Hons Mathematics and Computing

Apart from the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card, candidates needed to carry the following documents and objects:

• Any government-issued original photo identity card such as PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Ration Card, Passport, etc.

• PwD or PwBD Card issued by Competent Authority (if applicable)

The total marks for PU CET UG 2026 will be 240 and their will be four sections physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology. Each marks per section is 60. Each correct answer will give uou +2 marks whereas each incorrect answer will give you -0.5 marks and there will be no penalty for the unattempted questions.

The PU CET (UG) exam pattern is as follows:

• Mode of exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
• Language of exam: English
• Number of sections: 4 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology)
• Number of questions per section: 60
• Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions
• Duration per section: 70 minutes
• Total marks: 120 marks per section
• Marking scheme: 2 marks for each correct answer, 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
• Negative marking: Yes

The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam duration depends on the paper you are giving:

Students can fill PU CET UG 2026 application form by:

• Visit website
• Click on APPLY  NOW button
• Register for Test by filling in your basic details such as name, email address & contact information
• Log into ID created and pay application fee through online payment gateway
• Fill PU CET UG application form providing details as required in form such as personal details, educational qualifications, choice of course.
• Upload scanned image of your signature and photographs as required
• Go through details filled in application and click on submit

The PU CET (UG) 2026 application form has re-opened. PU CET (UG) important dates for all the events have been revised. The PU CET (UG) 2026 application form had started on November 14, 2025. The last date for the online registration will be April 22, 2026.

The PU CET (UG) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on May 10, 2025. Students shall choose their exam centre wisely. Here are exam centres 2026 are: Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur. And before applying for the exam students need to check the PU CET (UG) 2026 eligibility criteria to know whether they'are eligible or not.

Currently, the official website had posted  exam notice from the exam authorities.  PU CET (UG) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on December 28, 2025. Also, students should check the website to download their PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card, which will be released on December 23, 2025.

Firstly, students should check the website to download their PU CET (UG) admit card, which will be released on May 5, 2026. You are advised to do PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Preparation as it helps the candidates to strategically plan for the examination from a specified syllabus, pattern and previous year's question papers as the PU CET (UG) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026. 

You need to fill personal details exam centre preferences, document upload and other details asked by the exam officials in the form. To successfully submit the application form, students need to pay the PU CET (UG) 2026 registration fee and save a confirmation page for further use. 

For PU CET (UG) 2026 students must pass their 10+2 from a recognised board and they must have secured at least 50% marks. Subjects they should have in their Class 12 are: 

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics

Following is the requirements for a candidate who wish to appear for B Pharma Course :

50% Marks in 10+2 examination conducted by the respective
State/Central Government authorities recognised as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English, Physics,  Chemistry and one of the following subject:-
Biology/ Biotechnology/ Mathematics 

Here is a general PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:

Education Background: Completion or enrollment in a 12th standard from a recognised Institution

Minimum Academic Performance: Minimum passing mark average of 50%.

Course Science Specifics: For courses that focus on the study of Plants (botany) and Animals (zoology), a minimum of 3 subjects which include Physics, Chemistry & Biology should be completed. These subjects/qualifications include English as well.

Students need to understand the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam pattern to make a proper planning to achieve high scores:

PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme will have +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 marks for each incorrect answer and 0 marks for unattempted questions. There will be 60 questions in each subject and 120 marks per section. Total PU CET (UG) 2026 exam duration will be 4 hours and 40 minutes across sections. 

Most important part of the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam preparation is to go through entire syllabus and mark important topics.

These are the tips for PU CET (UG) exam preparation for 2026:

• Go through syllabus.
• Mark important topics.
• Practice previous year questions & solve mock tests.
• Analyse the mistakes.
• Stay consistent & healthy.

These are the important subjects in the syllabus that students need to study for PU CET UG 2026:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Students can also check the combination subjects for the PU CET (UG):

Yes the PU CET (UG) 2026 syllabus for science streams will be based entirely on NCERT curriculum for class 11 and class 12 which covers physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics along with other subjects like Biotechnology. 

Students can expect questions from Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT textbooks for the chosen subjects.

Below is the PU CET (UG) 2026 mathematics syllabus: 

PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card will be release on May 5, 2026. Students who completed their application for PU CET (UG) registration form shall download their admit card by logging in to their registered account using login credentials like username and password.

Students must go to website to check important dates and eligibility criteria to apply for exam.

If there is any error in PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card then you should immediately contact to CET cell immediately for the errors in the process.

Assistant Registrar: +91 172 253 4829

Main Enquiry Office: +91 172 253 4818, +91 172 253 4819, +91 172 253 4866

For telephonic enquiry the timings are: 9:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.

Yes it is mandatory and very important to carry PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card in the examination hall otherwise you will not be able to allowed to appear for exam.

The following are the colleges that participate in PU CET UG exam. 

Panjab University, Chandigarh
DAV College, Chandigarh
Government College of Art and Architecture, Chandigarh
Government College for Girls, Chandigarh
MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh
SGGS College, Chandigarh
SD College, Chandigarh
GGDSD College, Chandigarh
DAV College, Abohar
DAV College of Education, Abohar
Gopi Chand Arya Mahila College, Abohar
D.A.V. College for Women, Ferozepur Cantt, Ferozepur
DAV College, Hoshiarpur
Government College, Hoshiarpur
DAV College, Jalandhar
Government College, Jalandhar
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
DAV College, Kapurthala
Government College, Kapurthala
DAV College, Ludhiana
Government College for Women, Ludhiana
Khalsa College, Ludhiana
DAV College, Patiala
Government College, Patiala
Punjabi University, Patiala
DAV College, Amritsar
Government College, Amritsar
Khalsa College, Amritsar
DAV College of Engineering and Technology, Ferozepur
DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar
Chandigarh University, Mohali
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
Rayat-Bahra University, Mohali
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
Chitkara University, Rajpura

In addition to these colleges, numerous other colleges and institutes affiliated to Panjab University also use PU CET UG Score for admission to undergraduate programs. The complete list of colleges and institutes participating can be found on the official PU CET UG website.

The main PU CET (UG) 2026 exam centres for the examination will be Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur. Students are advised to choose their preferred exam centre & the students who live far away from the cities mentioned shall come to the exam city 1 day before.

Once the student is alloted you are not allowed to change the exam centre. So it is advised to choose the PU CET UG exam centre very wisely and take time. First you can discuss it with your parents and then select the city.

The official question paper will be available on the admissions portal of Panjab University, admissions.puchd.ac.in, a few days later than the exam is held. It will be published as a PDF file.

Candidates can check out the subject combination for the courses offered through PU CET (UG) examination:

You can check Shiksha PU CET (UG) page for the question papers and answer key for your reference if you're planning to appear in PU CET (UG) 2026. It can help you to get to know exam question pattern and also to make you aware about the type of questions asked in the exam.

 PU CET (UG) 2026 results will be announced in the last week of May, 2026. Students are advised to work keep checking the website regularly for timely updates. As the PU CET (UG) important dates for all events has been revised.

After the completion of the PU CET (UG) 2026 result, only the qualified students will be eligible to attend the counselling process for the seat allotment.

Students need to log into the accounts on the website to fill out the admission form, select the preferred course/college, then wait for the seat allotment, followed by reporting to college with the rank card, category certificates, marksheets and photos with the PU CET (UG) fee proof.

There is no specific passing marks for PU CET (UG) 2026 exam, students gets rank on the basis of their performance, and the merit list made.

Key points for PU CET (UG) 2026: 

1. Merit Based Admission
2. No Fixed Pass Mark for entrance
3. Course specific requirements
4. Typical Cut offs
5. Aim High and focus on maximizing your score.

Here we will discuss who all are ineligible to appear in PU CET (UG) 2026 examination:

• The candidates who have passed/appeared in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad are ineligible to appear in the PU CET (UG) Entrance Test, as this institution has been derecognised by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, included in the booklet of recognised exams, has also been deleted from the Booklet. 
• The candidates having compartment in 10+2 examination held in March-2023 will not be eligible for admission in the course. The candidates who do not appear in PU CET (UG) Entrance Test or who do not qualify PU CET (UG) Entrance Test shall not be considered for the admission.

For PU CET (UG) 2026 provisional merit list will publish tentatively in the last week of March. Students are advised to check the website for the updates.

Documents required at the time of PU CET (UG) 2026 counseling:
(i) Physical Counseling Form (2 copies) to be downloaded from your login account.
(ii) Admission Form (2 copies) to be downloaded from your login account.
(iii)Admissions Fee (to be paid online only on Payment website through Net-Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI on the spot after getting admission). Candidates are required to create their account  for making online payment. Account on payonline.puchd.ac.in must be in the name of Candidate only.
(iv) Photograph
(v) Original documents and one copy of all documents are required on the spot.