PU CET UG Seat Intake 2025: Check Category Wise Seat Matrix & Gradation Criteria Here

Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2026 ( PU-CET (UG) )

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Manisha Kumari
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PU CET UG 2025 exam offers admissions to the UG programmes offered in our-year BSc Hons and Pharmacy degrees. Interested candidates can go through this Shiksha article to learn about the PU CET UG 2025 seat intake for each course offered. Understanding the PU CET UG seat intake is essential for prospective students as it provides a clear picture of

PU CET UG 2025 exam offers admissions to the UG programmes offered in our-year BSc Hons and Pharmacy degrees. Interested students can go through this Shiksha article to learn about the PU CET UG 2025 seat intake for each course offered. Understanding the PU CET UG seat intake is essential for students as it provides a clear picture of the competition and helps them strategize their application process. 

PU CET UG 2025 Seat Intake

PU CET UG Seat Matrix 2025

Panjab University Common Entrance Test serves as the gateway for aspiring students looking for admission in undergraduate programs at Panjab University and its affiliated colleges. A crucial factor influencing a candidate's chance to get admission is the seat intake for each program. 

The seat allocation process under PU CET UG 2025 often incorporates reservation policies for various categories, including SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities PwD and other categories as per university norms. Beyond general seats some programmes might also have specific categories like management quota, NRI quota, or sports quota each with its own set of rules and seat allocation. students aspiring for admission under these quotas must fulfill the specific eligibility criteria and follow the designated application process.

PU CET UG 2025 Seat Intake

Seat intake keeps on changing depending on the university decisions and regulations. Hence, students should always read the official notifications for the latest updates related to the seat intakes.

PU CTE UG 2025 exam notification is yet to be released by Panjab University students can refer to the PU CET UG seat intake of previous year from here:

Department

Gen

SC

ST

BC

Def

PwD

Sports

B.Pharm.

28

7

3

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Anthropology

18

5

2

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

15

4

2

1

1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Biophysics

15

4

2

1

1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

8

2

1

1

1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Botany

11

3

2

1

1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

33

9

4

3

3

3

3

BSc (Hons) Geology

18

5

2

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

18

5

2

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computing

8

2

1

1

 1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Microbiology

18

5

2

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Physics

23

6

3

2

2

2

2

BSc (Hons) Physics (Specialization in Electronics)

 11

3

2

 1

 1

1

1

BSc (Hons) Zoology

15

4

2

1

1

1

1

Department

SGC

Kashmiri

RAS

BAS

Kargil

YF

NRI/F.N.

B.Pharm.

2

2

2

1

1

1

8

BSc (Hons) Anthropology

2

2

2

1

1

1

6

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

2

1

2

1

1

1

6

BSc (Hons) Biophysics

2

1

2

1

1

1

5

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

2

1

2

1

1

1

3

BSc (Hons) Botany

2

1

2

1

1

1

4

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

2

3

2

1

1

1

11

BSc (Hons) Geology

2

2

2

1

1

1

6

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

2

2

2

1

1

1

5

BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computing

2

1

2

1

1

1

3

BSc (Hons) Microbiology

2

2

2

1

1

1

6

BSc (Hons) Physics

2

2

2

1

1

1

8

BSc (Hons) Physics (Specialization in Electronics)

2

1

2

 1

0

1

 

4

BSc (Hons) Zoology

2

1

2

1

1

1

5

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who all are ineligible to appear in PU CET (UG) examination?
A: 

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.
Q:   What are the age limit criteria for PU CET (UG) exam?
A: 

Age limit criteria for PU CET UG exam is as follows:

  •  Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission.
  • There is no upper age limit for the exam.
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for B.Pharma course for appearing in PU CET (UG) examination?
A: 

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 

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PU CET UG 2025 Gradation Criteria

Marks will be allocated to gradation certificate of Candidate issued by concerned state sports department as per following criteria. If any State of India does not have its gradation policy then gradation of the sports certificate of students of concerned state will be done as per following criteria. If any game is not graded by the concerned state the certificates of the same game will be graded as per following criteria. Maximum 100 Marks for Merit/Participation Sports Certificate as per the following criteria. Only the Highest Merit Sports Certificate will be considered for Marking. Sports participation in the same game in two different competitions is essential for the students seeking admission under this category within prescribed period of four years, from 1st July, 2021 to 30th June, 2025.

Marks Allocation Criteria

GRADE- A

Sportspersons of International standing i.e. those who have represented India in the following International Tournaments/Meets/Championships/Competitions etc:-

 

Gold Medal

 

Silver Medal

 

Bronze Medal

 

Participation

1. Olympic Games

100

97

95

91

2. Asian Games.

97

95

93

89

3. Commonwealth Games.

95

93

91

87

4. World Cups/ International Championships, organized by the International Federation of concerned sport

93

91

89

85

GRADE-B

Sportspersons who have participated in the following International Tournaments/Meets/ Championships/Competitions :

 

Gold Medal

 

Silver Medal

 

Bronze Medal

 

 

Participation

1. Word Universities Games/World School Games/ International Tournaments/International Games organized by International Federation of concerned Sports, other than those mentioned under Grade ‘A’

91

89

87

83

2. Asian Tournaments/ Championships conducted by OCA (Olympic Council of Asia)/Asian Federation of concerned sport under the aegis of International Federation of concerned sports/SAF

Games/ ASEAN School Games organized by ASSC (ASEAN Schools Sports Council)

89

87

85

81

3. First three positions in National Championship for Seniors/Youth/Juniors, organized by the National Sports Federation of concerned sport.

87

85

83

x

4.First three positions in All India Inter-Varsity

tournaments organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

85

83

81

x

5. Participation in International Meets/Championships for Youth/Juniors conducted by the concerned International Sports Federation of concerned sport.

x

x

x

79

6. First three positions achieved by students representing State/U.T., KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sansthan), NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Smiti), CBSE , IPSC(Indian Public Schools’ Conference) and DAV (DAV Managing committee) in the National School Games organised by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

75

73

71

x

7. First three positions in the National Games/ Khelo India Games organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports , Govt. of India

73

71

69

x

8. First three positions in National Zonal University tournaments organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

71

69

67

x

 

GRADE-C

Gold Medal

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal

Participation

1. Participation in Senior Nationals/Inter-Universities Tournaments, organized by National Sports Federation of concerned sport/ AIU

x

x

x

65

2. Participation in Junior National Championship/National School Games organized by National Federation of concerned sport/SGFI

x

x

x

63

3. First three positions in the recognized State Championships for Seniors, organized by concerned state Sport Association of concerned sport/Organized by State/U.T., sports department /Education department.

61

59

57

x

4. First three positions in the Panjab University Inter College Tournaments (A-Division).

59

57

55

x

5. First three positions in the recognized State Championships for Juniors organized by concerned state sports association of concerned sport/Organized by State/U.T., sports department /Education department.

57

55

53

x

6. First three positions in National/Inter-Zonal tournament of KVS/NVS/CBSE/DAV affiliated units of SGFI at par with State units of SGFI

55

53

51

x

GRADE -D

Gold Medal

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal

Participation

1. Participation in Senior National Championships/National Games without achieving any of the first three positions in the State Championships.

x

x

x

53

2. Participation in Junior National Championships without achieving any of the first three positions in the State Championships.

x

x

x

51

3. Participation in National School Games without achieving any of the first three positions in Inter School Championship or nationals/Inter-zonal of KVS/NVS/CBSE/IPSC/DAV.

x

x

x

49

4. Participants in the All-India Inter-University

games without achieving any of the first three positions in the Panjab University Inter-College Championships.

x

x

x

45

5. P.U., Campus Championships and tournaments other than mentioned in Grade-C

43

41

39

37

6. Any other recognised tournament other than mentioned in GRADES- A,B,C & D by the recognised sports

bodies as mentioned above (Subject to the Clause 12)

41

39

37

35

PU CET UG 2025 exam notification will be released by Panjab University for the academic session 2025-2026 in the first week of March 2025, tentatively on the official website. students who are interested in enrolment in Four year BSc Hons and Pharmacy degree programme offered by Panjab University need to make the PU CET UG 2025 registrations which will start in third week of March 2025, tentatively. 

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Once the university sets PU-CET UG eligibility rules, it can not be changed. The criteria include required subjects, minimum marks, and age (if any). Read the brochure to confirm the eligibility before spending money on the application.

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When filling the PU-CET form for UG courses, one must choose preferred cities. The university assigns the exam centre based on their choices and available seats. The exact centre name and address are given on the hall ticket. 

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Read the following tips to prepare for the PU-CET UG exam.

  • Start with NCERT basics and finish all core concepts. 
  • Practice MCQs every day and attempt full mock tests regularly.
  • Make short notes for quick revision and focus on important chapters first.
  • Solve past papers to spot repeated ideas.
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The PU-CET (UG) cut‑off is the minimum score or rank one needs to achieve for a seat in a particular course. The cutoff changes as per the paper difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability. For PU-CET UG Counselling rounds, there is a separate cut‑off list. 

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The PU-CET UG syllabus primarily follows Class 11 and 12 topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, depending on the course. Most questions are NCERT level. Learn the basic theory first, then practice enough MCQs from each chapter.

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Ishita Chauhan

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The PU-CET UG cut‑off varies based on exam difficulty, number of students, and seats. One needs a minimum score or percentage to be on the merit list. Different categories may have different qualifying marks for the preferred course.

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Study NCERT books for all subjects, especially Class 11 and 12. Practice considerable MCQs and solve past papers to learn question types. Make a study timetable, revise every week, and fix weak topics early. Take mock tests with real to build speed and accuracy.

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PU-CET (UG): Each subject paper usually carries equal marks. The final score is the sum of all subject papers you attempt. The university makes a merit list using this combined score, which decides the rank.

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Candidates need to click on 'Online Application form'. From there on they had to fill in the details in the application form which are mentioned below:

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