Panjab University

For admission to PhD for the academic year 2023, the application forms are not out yet. However, the application forms and notification for PhD admission 2022 were out on PUCHD's official website on September 15, 2022 and the last date to apply for the same was October 30. For the academic year, there are no updates yet available on this year's schedule. However, students must stay tuned for more details on the admission timeline. 

As per the internet, BA at PU is offered across Economics, History, Sociology and Psychology specialisation, among others. However, students must select the specialisation on the basis of their interest and past academic background and not on the basis of its popularity. While all these specialisations are offered at PU-affiliated colleges, students can pursue BA (Hons) and BA (Hons) in Economics courses from the main campus of Panjab University. Check out all BA specialisations at PUCHD here. 

Candidates seeking admission to the BA or BA (Hons) course at Panjab University must have an aggregate of up to 60% in Class 12. This is the minimum aggregate that is needed to pursue BA (Hons) in Economics or BA (Hons) from the campus of PU. Also, for other PU-affiliated colleges offering numerous other specialisations, the requirement might also vary. For more details on the college-wise and Specialisation-wise eligibility requirements of BA at PU, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the affiliated college or contact their admission office.   

The last date for UG application at Panjab University 26 June which started on June 2. Candidates selected after all the course-specific selection rounds are required to confirm their admission by paying the admission fee between July 21 and Aug 7. This is as per the official handbook of admission released by Panjab University for the academic year 2023. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office of Panjab University and stay tuned to this page for all upcoming changes in the schedule. 

Yes, Panjab University offers a three-year undergraduate BA or Bachelor of Arts course in both regular and distance modes via its constituent/ affiliated colleges. The course is offered in both part-time modes, under distance learning and on a full-time basis. The screening process considers marks secured in the last qualifying exam and no entrance is conducted by PU for admission to this course. This information, however, is sourced from multiple sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative. Check more details on BA, such as its specialisations, admission criteria, seats and fee here.

Candidates seeking admission to UBS and UIAMS for MBA are required to fulfil different eligibility criteria for MBA admission. The same is as follows (institute-wise):

• UBS: Any UG/PG degree with 50% aggregate with a valid score in CAT exam.
• UIAMS: Any relevant UG or PG degree with 50% aggregate, such as BE/ BTech/ BCA/ AMIE/ UG degree in Pharmacy/ MBBS/ BAMS/ BHMS/ BDS/ BPharma/ BPT/ BSc (Nursing)/ BVoc (Hospital Mgmt.).

Admission for this course is made on the basis of merit determined by scores of the aspirants in the Management Entrance Test (MET) conducted by PU, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Punjab University offers a four-year BE programme across eight specialisations along with an Integrated BE (Chemical) - MBA programme. Admission to both programmes is based on JEE Main. To add, the university also conducts and considers the scores of  PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. The minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is Class 12 with PCM subjects from a recognised board as per JAC Chandigarh eligibility criteria. All the affiliated colleges of Panjab University offering BTech are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. 

Yes, admission to the Bachelor of Engineering programmes at PU is based on candidates' performance in JEE Main exam followed by counselling conducted by JAC Chandigarh. BE is available at five PU-affiliated colleges which are part of JAC Chandigarh counselling. The university also conducts and considers the scores of PU LEET and PU MEET scores for lateral entry admissions. For more details on PUCHD BTech,  check out this article mentioning PU BTech admission process in detail.