PU-CET (UG)

Below are the important instructions students need to follow before PU CET (UG) 2026 exam:

• Student must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks & for reserved students minimum of 45% marks.
• Candidate must be 17 years old.
• Register online, note your login ID and password
• Pay PU CET (UG) application fee and upload documents like a photograph and signature.
• Study PU CET (UG) 2026 syllabus properly.
• Solve previous year papers and mocks, analyse your mistakes, etc.

Yes, there will be negative marking in the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam. Students are advised to go through the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam pattern.

Students need to know that 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme helps to identify good students who know the PU CET (UG) exam very well.

PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme consits of +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer and 0 marks for unattempted questions. There will be 60 multiple-choice questions per subject with total 120 marks for each section and PU CET (UG) 2026 exam duration will be 4 hours 40 minutes across all sections.

These are some of the things that should be avoided in the PU CET (UG) examination hall: 

Electronic devices like smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, etc.

Study material 

Bags and wallet 

Jewellery and accessories

These are some of essential items to carry in the PU CET (UG) 2026 examination hall:

PU CET (UG) admit card

Original Photo ID

Passport Size Photos

Transparent Water Bottle

PwD certificate

Students are advised to take at least two clear printouts of the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card after downloading it. One printout should be kept safely for exam day and extra copies can be used as backup. 

It is advised to save a digital copy on a mobile phone or email. Keeping multiple copies helps avoid problems in case original printout is lost.

Students should carefully verify the personal and exam related details printed on it. PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card carries information like the student's name, roll number, application number, photograph, signature, timing, and exam centre address.

Students should read all the instructions properly that are in the PU CET (UG) admit card.

PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card has important instructions related to the exam conduct. Details of permitted and prohibited items to carry in the examination hall with the Dress code (if any).

Note: Students must read and follow instructions to avoid disqualification. Violation of rules will lead to cancellation of candidature.

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.

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.