Which entrance exam is accepted at Panjab University?

Panjab University accepts different entrance exams such as: PU-CET (UG) UGLAW PU-CET (PG) MET (Management Entrance Test) PULEET PUTHAT PUMEET PGLAW

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Panjab University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

Chandigarh

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Panjab University M.A. Highlights 2026
Panjab University M.A. Popular courses
Panjab University M.A. Fees details 2026
Panjab University MA Admission Dates 2023
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Panjab University M.A.
Highlights 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 10.3K - 1.9L

Median Package₹ 1.8L - 6.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

PU-CET (PG)

CBSE 10th

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Graduation score45%

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M.A. in History

2 yearsOffered by Ram Sukh Das College

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M.A. in Punjabi

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M.A. in History

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M.A. in Hindi

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M.A. in Political Science

2 yearsOffered by Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College

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Q: Is the entrance test for Panjab University difficult, and how do I prepare for it?

Panjab University conducts PU-CET for admission, depending on courses. The Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU-CET) UG is considered moderate in difficulty. To prepare for the exam, students must analyse the exam pattern through mock tests, create a study time table and revise regulary. This helps students to manage time and improve study efficiency for PU-CET.

Q: Which are the top colleges under Punjab University, Chandigarh offering a course in Political Science (Hons)?

The following are some of the best colleges of Punjab university, Chandigarh that offer a course in Political Science (Hons): College Government College for Girl, Sector 11, Chandigarh. Sector 14, Chandigarh Government College. Sector 16, Chandigarh Government College. All these colleges are under Punjab University and provide a good education in Political Science. They are highly qualified and have good infrastructure. There is a high possibility of the students in such colleges securing good jobs upon graduation.

Q: What are the subjects in BSc Hons Biotechnology at Panjab University?

Panjab University BSc Hons Biotechnology curriculum is divided into semester-pattern. Given below are some of the subjects included in programme:

General Microbiology
Environmental Science
Plant Physiology
Bioprocess Technology
Animal Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Biomolecules, etc.

Q: Which colleges are affiliated with Punjab University?

The affiliated colleges are:

Government Colleges: These are government financed colleges.
Private Colleges: These are colleges which are financed by the individuals or organisations.
Considered to be Universities: These are the colleges that are recognized as a university by the government of India.

The college affiliation is provided by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

M.A. in Punjabi

2 yearsOffered by Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College

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M.A. in Punjabi

2 yearsOffered by Swami Ganga Giri Janta Girls College

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M.A. in Punjabi

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M.A. in Women Studies

2 yearsOffered by S.D. College For Women

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M.A. in Punjabi

2 yearsOffered by Jagat Sewak Khalsa College For Women

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M.A. in Hindi

2 yearsOffered by DD Jain Memorial College For Women

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M.A. in History

2 yearsOffered by DD Jain Memorial College For Women

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M.A. in English

2 yearsOffered by Khalsa College For Women, Khurd

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M.A. in History

2 yearsOffered by Khalsa College For Women, Khurd

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Panjab University M.A.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 10.35 K - 1.89 L
Hostel	₹ 20.12 K - 79.3 K
One-time Payment	₹ 2.32 K
Other Fees	₹ 18.01 K - 74.41 K
Total fee	₹ 50.8 K - 3.45 L

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Q: Can I get direct admission in Panjab University?

Panjab University Chandigarh admission 2026 is based on the entrance examination and merit. The final selection is based on PUMET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU UGLAW, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test. Merit is also considered for admission in some courses. Students can get direct admission on the basis of Panjab University reservation criteria. Students must visit the official website to know more.

Q: I have got 89% in Class 12. Can I get admission in Punjab University, Chandigarh with this percentage?

Admission with Class 12 percentage depends on the UG course in which students want to enroll. Admission of some courses i.e. BCom, BA, etc. is merit-based. However, some courses require marks obtained in the entrance exam such as CUET, JEE Main, NEET, etc. Students must visit the website to know eligibility of preferred courses.

Q: How costly is Panjab University?

Panjab University also gives UG courses, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses all in full-time basis. The University provides courses of BSc, BTech, BA, MA, MSc, MTech, and PhD programs including Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Commerce, Arts (Fine/ Visual/ Performing), Design, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. The University has the courses which last between 20 days and 5 years. In addition, the fee structure of the Panjab University has such tuition fees that range between INR 160 to INR 17.6 Lakh. In conclusion, the University provides classes in a very low cost.

Q: Can I apply offline for Panjab University?

No, students cannot apply offline for Panjab University. The application process is conducted in online mode. Students must first register for the relevant entrance exam. Then students must fill the university admission form.

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Panjab University MA Admission Dates 2023

Punjab University MA admission 2022 is based on PU CET (PG) 2022. The university offers MA in more than 30 specialisations with a duration of two years. MA is PU’s one of the most applied-for courses in the affiliated colleges.

Eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ ST category).
Selection criteria: Final admission is based on the PU CET PG

Dates	Past Events
Jun '26	PU CET (PG) 2026Tentative
Jun '26	PU-CET (PG) 2026 Admit Card ReleaseTentative

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Q: Can I get admission in Panjab University without entrance examination?

For Admission to Punjab University's regular UG and PG courses including, MBA, BA, MA, BTech, etc., its mandate for candidates to appear for course wise entrance exam. However, the University does offers certain Diploma courses where you can enroll via merit based on 12th class.

Q: How do I get admission to Panjab University?

Panjab University Chandigarh admission process is based on the entrance examination and merit. Panjab University Chandigarh is currently open for admission. The university offers programmes including MA, BA, BBA, MBA, MLib and many more. Panjab University CHD admission is entrance and merit-based for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The courses are offered in various streams such as Engineering, Management, Law etc. at Panjab University Chandigarh India. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for various courses:

Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	JEE Main + JAC Chandigarh Counselling
BSc	Class 12 with passing marks in English and at least 40% aggregate	PU CET UG
BCom	Class 12 with at least 40%-60% aggregate	Merit-based
MBA	Graduation with a 50% aggregate	PU MET/CAT/PU-CET (PG)/JEE Main/JAC Chandigarh
BPharma	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	CETUG
MBBS	Class 12 with a 50% aggregate	NEET + Counselling
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management	Claas 12	PUTHAT
PhD	Master Degree	JRF/GATE/CEED/GPAT/ICMR/ICAR/JAC Chandigarh

Q: How can I apply for Panjab University?

Students interested in getting into Panjab University must submit the online application form for all UG and PG courses as per their preferred course. Panjab University application process is completely conducted in online mode. The PU application form for admission to UG and PG programmes is released in April, in general. Candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Panjab University application process:

Visit the official website of PU and click on the 'Admission' tab.
Click on the 'Apply now' link in front of the desired course.
Fill in the application form and pay the application fee and submit the form.

Q: Is entrance exam required for admission in Panjab University?

Yes, entrance exam is required for admission in Panjab University. The final selection is based on entrance scores . The university accepts PU CET, PU MET, JEE Main, GATE, CAT, etc. However, merit is also considered for admission in some courses.

Panjab University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Psychology,Panjab University
M.A. in Punjabi,Panjab University
M.A. in Sociology,Panjab University
M.A. in English,Panjab University
M.A. in History,Panjab University

Panjab University M.A.
Panjab University MA Seat 2023

Find below the seat intake for MA at Punjab University:

10201

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Panjab University	1659
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Mahilpur	460
Government College, Hoshiarpur	366
DAV College, Chandigarh	280
Satish Chander Dhawan Government College	400

Panjab University M.A.
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Panjab University	₹ 6.5 LPA	₹ 11.16 K - 1.89 L	-/-
DAV Chandigarh Compare	₹ 2.5 LPA	₹ 39.92 K - 42.8 K	-/-
MCM DAV College for Women	₹ 3.25 LPA	₹ 31.4 K	#32 The Week, 2024
DPG Degree College	₹ 3.6 LPA	₹ 80 K - 84 K	-/-
Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences	-/-	₹ 1.26 L - 1.78 L	-/-

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There is no field work or dissertation therefore very less practical experience that would help us to get job or internship in private sector.

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M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2024

Offered by MCM DAV College for Women

4.2

2.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

I am grateful to be an alumnus of this college, it's a great place.

Placements: I can't say much about placements as the drive runs during our exams. So, rarely do students from the batch get selected, but students from other batches do get selected, and oftentimes placement drives take place in college. Many seminars are held to teach us for placements.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really cool. At MCM, we even have a girls' common room. It has AC and it is so comfy and relaxed, we often made assignments there, chilled, and worked on annual functions, chit-chat, and gossiped and had a amazing laugh.

Faculty: Faculty members are okay. But the teachers here are so helpful and sweet, they help a lot. Great teachers. The curriculum of the course is relevant and up-to-date. The semester exams are pretty good to examine us. They are good, according to the syllabus they taught us.

Other: I chose Sociology, and the best thing about this course is that it took me to the roots of society, why and what is happening around us. I love this subject. They can make it more technical in the future, and also need to add more research papers, campus and college events, and annual functions, which are damn fun that happen all the time in college. Loved it, enjoyed it.

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2026

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

A campus full of life and dreams.

Placements: My batch has about 40 students. It has a fee of about Rs. 18,000 INR. My course allows students to have placements in finance and economy-related companies. Students can get internships in the economics sector after the completion of this course. The top roles that can be achieved by this course are IES officer.

Infrastructure: Classrooms and library infrastructure of the department are good on the campus, and the quality of hostels is also good. Their facilities for food, water, and sanitation are provided in the hostel. The food available in the canteen is hygienic and good. Medical facilities are also provided in the hostel. A game room and gymnasium is also provided.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful, knowledgeable, and well-qualified. The teaching quality in the course is worth the money. The course curriculum is relevant at this time, making it eligible for a competitive exam. The semester exams in the college are not so difficult, but difficult enough for students ' preparation. The pass percentage is 4.5 CGPA.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in economics and government services. The best thing about this course is that it provides you with real-time knowledge about the economy and the institutions and instruments working in the economy.

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025

Offered by Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.0

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Reviewing and exploring college life.

Placements: Placement in this college is very limited. Only a few companies come to this college. The companies are basically from the Mohali and Panchkula side. The placement process is paper-based in this college. Few students get selected through these placements. Most students have to find placements themselves.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure of this college is very good. Each department has its separate block. The library is spacious and well-equipped. Hostel life is also good. Proper meals are provided to students in the hostel mess, which is very neat and clean. The college also provides proper medical facilities. Sports tournaments are regularly held on campus.

Faculty: Faculty is very helpful and well-educated. The teachers have earned a Ph.D. in their respective fields. The exams are moderate. Students can easily clear their exams. The passing percentage is 33% out of 100%. 20 marks are for the internal assessment, and 80 marks are for the paper.

Other: This course is very interesting. The best thing about the course is that you have to write a research paper, which is very useful. There are a lot of fests in this college. The college is very crowded during the fests.

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read More

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M.A. in Philosophy - Batch of 2020

3.0

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

About college - Punjab University.

Placements: At this university here a lot of students got placements. Good packages were offered in this college. In placements, you could get higher packages. I think 70% of students got internships at this college. Good amount of students chose this course and got placements.

Infrastructure: In this college, a lot of facilities were available. You could enjoy this facility so much. Here, big labs were there, and you could study and research properly. Wi-Fi connection was good. Classrooms were also very big and you could learn in good environment here.

Faculty: Teachers were very good and also helpful person. If you get any doubts, you can ask very easily. In this college, course curriculum was relevant and highly recommended. You could choose this course. You could also get placements with higher packages.

Other: I chose this course because I am interested in it. I love this subject very much. I am very good at this subject so I chose it. I improved myself by taking this course. This course provided you with a knowledge of philosophy that you could enjoy.

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025Read More

Arshiya

M.A. in Psychology - Batch of 2025

4.0

2.0Placements3.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

It is good for exposure and not for placements.

Placements: Psychology as a subject does not have placements directly but in the university, they do not exist at all. No company comes for interviews. Even though it is an arts degree, there are chances we will be able to figure out what to do after this if we have good contact with seniors and professors.

Infrastructure: The psychology lab does not have the required apparatus or software when it comes to practical or dissertation work. In this aspect, other colleges are better. But overall the university atmosphere is good. Hostels and food are available. All markets and medical facilities are nearby.

Faculty: Teachers are really helpful and approachable if we try out. The course curriculum is relevant and not very difficult to complete in the given time. University culture has more to do with our own experiential attitude that helps to learn new skills. It is very easy to pass exams.

Other: Students can choose the university if they want exposure generally in life and our course as well. If students are someone who is very noted and study-oriented, then they might find it hard as here we have to do things on our own mostly. Even though teachers do take classes and help us when needed. They do not hand out all the required materials.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025Read More

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M.A. in Economics - Batch of 2025

Offered by Department of Evening Studies, Panjab University

4.6

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

A dream university of many, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Placements: Half of my class has been placed with or above the package of 3.5 LPA. There are about 30 students in my class. The lowest package offered in our course is 3 LPA, and the highest till now has been 9 LPA. Many industries keep collaborating with the department, and a number of students get placed every year. Roles offered in private companies are accountants, clerks, etc.

Infrastructure: Our department is very well-furnished, and the infrastructure is very good. There are ACs in every class to bear the heat of Chandigarh. High-speed Wi-Fi is available for students. There is a separate library for every department in the university, with a common and huge library named AC Joshi. The hostel rooms are a little confined, but there are separate almirahs for every student with separate study tables. The hostel food doesn't even feel like hostel food, and it nearly feels like home-made food. The food is also affordable. There are numerous sports activities.

Faculty: Teachers are well-educated. Not only the bookish language but they have the knowledge of the outside world also. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are not that difficult. One can clear if they have an understanding of lessons.

Other: I wanted to become a professor in economics because this is my favorite subject, so I chose this subject. There are numerous curricular activities at the university, and PU is always full of a good crowd as it is the favorite place of everybody. Scholarships are also provided to students, and they just need to do some formalities. The tuition fee is reverted back to students.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025Read More

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