What is the syllabus of PU MET exam?

The PU MET exam syllabus is very similar to other MBA entrance exams. The PUMET syllabus is divided into six main sections: General Knowledge Economics and Business Environment Awareness Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving Numerical Ability English Comprehension Reasoning

Does PU MET exam have subjective type of questions?

The PU MET exam consists mostly of objective-type questions, such as multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and there may not be subjective questions included in the exam. The exam pattern typically includes sections with objective-type questions. Each question carries one mark, and there are 200 questions spread across the six sections of the PU MET question paper. The medium of the PU MET question paper is English.

What is the duration and mode of PU MET exam?

PU MET exam will be held in paper based test format across different exam cities. Duration of PU MET exam is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Students have to fill OMR sheet to mark answers.

Is the syllabus for PUMET similar to other MBA entrance exams?

The PU MET syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exams, which is Data Interpretation, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Ability, English Comprehension and General Awareness, only their nomenclature is different. So, candidates preparing for PU MET has to study the same subject, topics and sub-topics that they have to study in CAT, MAT or CMAT, etc. Also, the PU MET exam has a unique section, Business Environment, but the difficulty level of this section is usually easy. In fact, candidates can use the same books for studying for PU MET as well as other MBA entrance exams. In terms of difficulty level of the exam, PU MET is easier in comparison to other MBA entrance exams. The difficulty level of PU MET question paper is usually easy and there is no sectional time limit.

Would I get admission to the colleges directly on the basis of the PU MET result?

No, candidates who have appeared for the PU MET exam, and cleared the cutoff, will be required to appear for the further admission process, which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates need to meet the cutoff criteria of the participating institutes to take admissions. Other factors such as academic record, work experience, etc. are also considered for admission to various institutes which accept PU MET scores.

What is the last date of PU MET registration?

PU MET registration 2026 started on December 3, 2026. The last date of PU MET application form 2026 filling is March 28, 2026. The exam conducting authority, Punjab University has also announced the fee payment deadline and deadline to submit the documents online and offline. The PU MET exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on April 12, 2026, in the PBT mode.

What are the important dates for PU MET registration?

PU MET 2026 application form was released on December 3, 2025. The application form was released on the exam website of Punjab University, PUMET. Students can fill the application form online as well as offline. The last date of PU MET registration was April 5

What is the marking scheme of PU MET exam?

PU MET has a total of 200 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of PU MET is 200. Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance as there is no negative marking.

What is the duration and mode of PU MET exam?

PU MET exam will be held in paper based test format across different exam cities. Duration of PU MET exam is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Students have to fill OMR sheet to mark answers.

Is there a sectional time limit in PU MET exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in the PU MET exam. The PU MET exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode or offline mode hene sectional timings do not make sense. Candidates have the flexibility to allocate time across the six sections of the PU MET question paper as they see fit within the total of two hours duration.

Do IIMs accept PU MET scores?

No, IIM does not accept PU MET test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the PU MET test, you can get admission to colleges affiliated to Punjab University. You can get admission to the following top management colleges: Bhag Singh Hayer Khalsa College for Women DAV College DAV College of Education Gopichand Arya Mahila College Guru Nanak Khalsa College Jyoti B.Ed. College Kenway College of Education Maharishi Dayanand College of Education Nehru Memorial Government College

Is there a sectional time limit in PU MET exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in the PU MET exam. The PU MET exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode or offline mode hene sectional timings do not make sense. Candidates have the flexibility to allocate time across the six sections of the PU MET question paper as they see fit within the total of two hours duration.

What should I do after PU MET result announcement?

After the PU MET results have been announced, candidates should check the cutoff marks of their preferred institutes. If the candidates meet the cutoff of their preferred institute, they will be called for further admission process which includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The PU MET admission process after the result declaration includes: Applications to be sent out to the institutes where you want to take admission. Participating in the counselling process which includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Submitting the required documents to the institutes where you have been shortlisted. Paying the course fee and getting an admission confirmation.

What is the marking scheme of PU MET exam?

PU MET has a total of 200 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of PU MET is 200. Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance as there is no negative marking.

What is the eligibility to apply for PU MET exam?

PU MET eligibility criteria is different for each course: But, basic eligibility is: Candidates must have a bachelor degree from a recognised university in any discipline. They must have secured at least 50% aggregate or the candidate must have passed the final examination either from (a) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England or (b) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or (c) Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Candidate must have passed the AMIE examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate or Diploma examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate and has at least five years of professional experience

What is the application form fee for PU MET exam?

The PU MET application fee is different for different categories. The application fee for the General category students is INR 2,710 and the application fee for SC/ST/OBC categories is INR 1,355. Candidates can pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or offline through e-challan from the SBI bank branch.

What are the important dates for PU MET registration?

PU MET 2026 application form was released on December 3, 2025. The application form was released on the exam website of Punjab University, PUMET. Students can fill the application form online as well as offline. The last date of PU MET registration was April 5

How can I apply for PU MET exam?

Students can follow steps below: Go to UAIMS website Click on the registration link Enter personal details such as candidate's name, father’s name, mother’s name, working mobile number, DOB, valid email ID Write down the application number, password and login ID Download and print the SBI deposit slip Pay the application fee online using a Debit/Credit card or UPI facility or Deposit the exam fee at any SBI branch minimum of one day after printing the bank slip

Who is eligible to download PU MET admit card?

PU MET admit card will be available online on official website. Students who have successfully submitted the PU MET application form before deadline can download their PU MET admit cards. Candidate must have completed the entire PU MET application process in order to download PU MET admit card.

Can foreign nationals apply for PU MET exam?

Yes, foreign nationals can apply for the PU MET exam through the Office of the Dean International Students. The foreign nationals must have the following documents: Eligibility certificate from the Deputy Registrar (General), Punjab University Academic certificate of passing the qualifying or equivalent examination Test scores of TOEFL/IELTS NRIs and Foreign Nationals have the seat reservation in different institutes and these seats are inter-changeable. That means, if there are enough vacant seats for NRIs then those can be used by other Foreign nationals.

Which documents are required to apply for PU MET?

Documents required are: Scanned recent coloured passport-size photograph Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets Date of birth certificate Photo ID proof Caste certificate (if applicable)

Is there a fee concessions in PU MET qualifying marks for reserved category students?

Yes, there is a fee concession for the students belonging to the reserved category. PU MET 2025 application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories is INR 2710 while, for candidates belonging to SC/ST category, the application fee is INR 1,355. The candidates can pay the PU MET application fee online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, and offline as well by downloading the fee challan and submit a printout of it along with the fee amount to any nearest SBI Bank branch.

What is the application form fee for PU MET exam?

The PU MET application fee is different for different categories. The application fee for the General category students is INR 2,710 and the application fee for SC/ST/OBC categories is INR 1,355. Candidates can pay the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, UPI or offline through e-challan from the SBI bank branch.

What is the eligibility to apply for PU MET exam?

PU MET eligibility criteria is different for each course: But, basic eligibility is: Candidates must have a bachelor degree from a recognised university in any discipline. They must have secured at least 50% aggregate or the candidate must have passed the final examination either from (a) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England or (b) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or (c) Institute of Company Secretaries of India or Candidate must have passed the AMIE examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate or Diploma examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate and has at least five years of professional experience

How can I apply for PU MET exam?

Students can follow steps below: Go to UAIMS website Click on the registration link Enter personal details such as candidate's name, father’s name, mother’s name, working mobile number, DOB, valid email ID Write down the application number, password and login ID Download and print the SBI deposit slip Pay the application fee online using a Debit/Credit card or UPI facility or Deposit the exam fee at any SBI branch minimum of one day after printing the bank slip

PU MET 2026: Registration, Exam Date (OUT), Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Q: What is the level of difficulty of PUMET exam?

The level of difficulty of the PU MET exam is easy. Section Difficulty General Knowledge Easy to Moderate Economics and Business Environment Awareness Moderate Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving Difficult Numerical Ability Moderate English Comprehension Easy

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 11:04 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

PU MET exam date 2026 was April 12, 2026. The PU MET 2026 notification has been released. PU MET registration 2026 started on December 3, 2025, and the last date of PU MET application form filling online was April 5. PU MET exam is conducted by the Punjab University in the paper based test mode.

Table of contents

What is PU MET Exam?
PU MET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
PU MET 2026: Highlights
PU MET Application Process 2026
PU MET Eligibility Criteria 2026
PU MET Exam Pattern 2026
PU MET 2026 Admission Process
PU MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
PU MET 2026 Contact Information
FAQs Related to PU MET Exam

What is PU MET Exam?

Panjab University Management Entrance Test or PU MET is a common aptitude test conducted by the University for admission to MBA programmes offered by the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS) of Panjab University.

Candidates who appear for the PU MET exam can avail admission to various specialisations such as MBA in Banking and Insurance Management, MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, MBA in Retail Management, MBA in IT & Telecommunications Management, MBA in Infrastructural Management, and MBA in Hospital Management.

Also Read: MBA Specialisation Guide

PU MET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU MET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
May ' 26	PU MET 2026 Result
12 Apr ' 26	PU MET 2026
07 Apr ' 26	PU MET 2026 Admit Card Availability
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PU MET 2026: Highlights

Check the table below to know the major features of the PU MET 2026 exam.

Features	Details
Exam Name	Panjab University Management Entrance Test (PU MET)
Conducting Body	Panjab University
Exam Level	University
Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline
Duration	120 minutes
Syllabus	Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Economics and Business Environment Awareness.
Exam Pattern	200 questions in MCQ format
Language	English
Application Fees	INR 2,175 (General & OBC category) INR 1,087 (SC/ST, Persons with Disability & PwD)
Exam Purpose	Admissions to MBA programmes offered by Panjab University
Course Offered	MBA/PGDM
Exam Centre	Chandigarh
Exam Helpdesk No.	2534813, 2534814, 2534811
Official Website	http://puchd.ac.in/

PU MET Application Process 2026

PU MET application forms were released online on December 3. Students can apply for the PU MET exam 2026 using their email ID and mobile number. PU MET form is available online and students have to complete the application process by submitting documents, fee and application form to exam authorities. The PU MET application process includes:

Creating PU MET login
Filling PU MET 2026 application form
Uploading photograph, signatures and other documents
Paying application fee
Downloading the filled application form

Direct Link to Apply for PU MET 2026 exam: https://met.puchd.ac.in/registration.php

PU MET Eligibility Criteria 2026

MBA in Retail Management and MBA in Banking and Insurance Management

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in any discipline from Panjab University or any other university recognised by UGC/AICTE with minimum 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have passed the final examination either from (a) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England or (b) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or (c) Institute of Company Secretaries of India or
Candidate must have passed the AMIE examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate or the diploma examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate and has at least five years of research/teaching or professional experience

MBA in Information Technology & Telecommunications Management

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (BE/BTech in any Branch) from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum of 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree in any Science subject with Physics or Mathematics from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications (BCA) from Panjab University or its affiliated college with a minimum of 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have passed AMIE examination with a minimum 50% aggregate or has passed diploma examination with 60% aggregate and has at least five years of research/teaching or professional experience

MBA in Pharmaceutical Management

Candidate must have passed bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have passed MBBS degree from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
Candidate must have passed bachelor’s degree in Science subject from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate
Candidate must have passed Diploma in Pharmacy from Punjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate

PU MET Exam Pattern 2026

Check the table below to know the detailed PU MET exam pattern 2026:

Features	Details
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper Mode
Language	English
Marking Scheme	1 mark for every correct answer
Question Format	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Sections	6
Total Questions	200

PU MET 2026 Admission Process

Fill the Application form

Candidates need to register and fill PU MET 2026 application form to be able to appear for the exam. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories need to pay INR 2710 as an application fee. While candidates belonging to the SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) need to pay INR 1355 to apply for the exam. The fee can be paid online or at the SBI branch using the website-generated e-Challan.

Download PU MET 2026 Admit Card

Registered candidates will be issued PU MET 2026 admit card. Admit cards will be available on the official website and will not be sent to the candidates through post. Candidates can download hall tickets till exam day by using their login ID and password.

Appear for PU MET 2026

PU MET 2026 exam will be held in Paper-Based Test mode (PBT) at the Chandigarh Centre of the University. The exam duration will be for two hours.

Also Read: PU MET exam pattern

Check PU MET 2026 Result

PU MET 2026 result will be announced on the official website. No scoresheet will be sent to the postal address of the appearing candidates. To view the result, candidates will need to log in by using the application number and password.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Candidates who will clear PU MET 2026 exam will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates called for the GD-PI is around eight times that of the total number of seats available for MBA courses in each category. Check the PU MET 2026 selection criteria weightage to prepare merit list below-

PU MET Written Test: 85%
Group Discussion: 7.5%
Personal Interview: 7.5%

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PU MET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Mentioned below are a few exam day guidelines that the students must follow:

Candidates need to reach Chandigarh centre at least one hour before the PU MET exam
Candidates new to Chandigarh should check exam centre location at least a day before to avoid the last-minute rush
Candidates must carry PU MET admit card and one photo identity proof issued by the Government of India on the exam day
Candidates should not wear a wristwatch, carry a calculator, smartphone or any other electronic gadget inside the exam hall
Carry a pen and pencil for the test. Do not take any rough sheets inside the exam hall.

Address: Assistant Registrar

University Institute of Applied Management Sciences,

South Campus, Sector-25 (Behind Alumni House),

Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014

UIAMS Office: 0172-2701403/ 0172-2534499

Email: met@pu.ac.in

Official Website: http://met.puchd.ac.in/

Phone Number: 0172-2701403

FAQs Related to PU MET Exam

Check below the FAQs on PU MET exam:

Q: Can I appear for PU MET exam more than once?

No, candidates cannot appear more than once for the PU MET. The PU MET is held only once a year. Candidates have to wait for the next session if they miss this year's exam. The PU MET is being conducted in the PBT (paper-based test) mode. Based on the PU MET scores, students can apply for admission to various programmes offered by PU MET participating colleges. The exam will only be conducted in the paper-based test mode for all the sessions. The difficulty level of the PU MET is usually easy and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the PU MET need to apply on the official website of Punjab University and fill out the PU-CET (PG) application form once the application window opens.

Q: Can I request a re-evaluation of the PU MET result if I am not satisfied?

No, there is no provision of re-evaluation of the PU MET scores. Candidates can check their answers once the PU MET answer key is released and raise objections if there is an error. However, once the final answer key for PU MET is out, those answers will be considered final.

Q: What is the level of difficulty of PUMET exam?

The level of difficulty of the PU MET exam is easy.

Section	Difficulty
General Knowledge	Easy to Moderate
Economics and Business Environment Awareness	Moderate
Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving	Difficult
Numerical Ability	Moderate
English Comprehension	Easy

Q: Are there any books recommended for PUMET preparation?

There are no specific books recommended by Panjab University, the exam conducting authority for the PU MET exam, but the candidates can refer to the following:

General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge, Manorama Yearbook
Economics and Business Environment: Newspapers like The Economic Times, Magazines like Business Today
Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving: RS Aggarwal's "Quantitative Aptitude," Arun Sharma's "How to Prepare for Data Interpretation"
Numerical Ability: RS Aggarwal's "Quantitative Aptitude"
English Comprehension: Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy, High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin, SP Bakshi's General Objective English

Q: What is PUMET exam all about?

PUMET stands for Punjab University Management Entrance Test. It is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, for admission to its MBA programmes offered by the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS). Candidates who appear for the PU MET exam can avail admission to various specialisations.