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What are the important rules related to PUMDET admit card?

Candidates can check all the details related to PUMDET admit card here. Admit card is generated on the notified date for the students to download and take a print. Candidate must carry a printed hard copy of the admit card to the examination center. Candidates must ensure that the admit card is not
How to get the confirmation page generated for PUMDET?

After the payment of the PUMDET application fee and completion of all the steps mentioned related to application form filling and application fee sumbission, the candidate shall be directed to download the ‘Confirmation Page’ which means that the application is complete. Application is i

Payment of Examination Fees can be done as follows:
- The Examination Fees can be paid by Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/UPI only.
- Application fees for PUMDET is INR 500 (Rupees five hundred only) plus the Bank’s Service Charges, if any.
- The fee once paid is not refundable under any circumsta
What is the eligibility criteria for admission in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats through PUMDET?

The eligibility criteria for admission in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats through PUMDET is as follows:
- The candidate must have passed (not before 2024) or appeared in B.A. (Hons/ Major)/ B.Sc. (Hons/ Major) examination in 2024 from any recognised University.
- Candidates, who have appeared for their B.
What is the eligibility criteria for PUMDET applications?

Eligibility criteria for PUMDET applications are mentioned below:
- Candidates must have passed the Graduation with Honours/Major in relevant subject, as listed, from any recognised University/Institute in India.
- There is no upper or lower age limit.

The Board conducts the Common Entrance Test (PUMDET) for admission in M.A./M.Sc. courses in the Presidency University in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats. Candidates can apply for any one of the following paper for admission to the respective course.
Science | Humanities & Social Science |
Chemistry | Bengali |
Applied Economics | English |
Geography | Hindi |
Applied Geology | History |
Life Sciences | Philosophy/Sociology/ Performing Arts * |
Mathematics | Political Science |
Physics/ Astrophysics* |
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Statistics |
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Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology) |
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PUMDET exam is of 90 minutes duration.
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
| Marks per questions | +2 marks right answer |

Yes, there are negative marking in PUMDET exam.
Questions | 50 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 marks |
Marks deducted for the wrong answer | Half a mark |
Marks for not answering | Zero |

Candidates can check the PUMDET exam pattern below:
PUBDET 2023 Exam Pattern | ||
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No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
50 (MCQs) | 100 marks | 90 minutes |

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MA and MSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in