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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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
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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