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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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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New question posted
2 years agoNew answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the PUMDET exam pattern below:
PUBDET 2023 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
50 (MCQs) | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 Science and Humanities courses.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates can refer the table below to know about the PUMDET 2024 exam mode.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Exam Level | University |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
PUMDET is generally conducted in the months of June-July. The entrance exam dates are informed in advance for students to prepare well for the test. PUMDET 2024 was held on July 7, 2024. Applications for the same opened in April and ended in the first week of May. After the exam, PUMDET result is declared on the official website of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) in the form of rank cards.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes. Candidates should have done their BA (Hons) and not just a normal BA programme to be eligible for admission to PG courses. The academic eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Have cleared (not before 2019) or appeared for BA (Hons) examination in 2023 from any recognised University.
- Have appeared for BA (Hons) exam and should have their final results at the time of counselling and produce their original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfil the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Candidates were supposed to appear and clear PUMDET in order to get admission to the PG course interested in. However, 5% relaxation is given in the cut-off for students of Presidency University. 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 Science and humanities courses.
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