PU-CET (PG) 2023: Exam Dates (OUT); Application Form, Admit Card, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

PU CET (PG) 2023 registrations will likely begin in the first week of June 2023 and the application window will likely be open for approximately a month. The PU-CET (PG) 2023 exam will be likely conducted in the last week of July 2023. The complete PU-CET (PG) 2023 schedule will be released by the exam conducting authorities.  

What is PU-CET(PG)?

PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. Candidates will be able to secure admission to  LLM, MCA, MA in Journalism & Mass Communication, MA, MTech, MSc, MSc (Hons), MCom, MCom (Hons), MBA, MPed, and BPed programmes. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam will have to fill out an online application form which will be available on the official website. The exam will be conducted in the paper-based test mode across various exam centres in Punjab. 

PU-CET (PG) 2023: Highlights

Check the table below to know the highlights for PU-CET (PG).

PU-CET(PG) 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for PU-CET PG 2023 must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Master of Business Administration for Executives

The minimum qualification for admission to the first semester of the course shall be:

(i) A Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline which has been recognised by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto with not less than 50% aggregate

• In case of candidates have a Bachelor‘s degree in Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script) and/or in a Classical Language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) from Panjab University or any other University recognised by the Syndicate, 50% aggregate will be calculated by taking into account the full percentage of marks in all the papers excluding the optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together, or
• The candidates must have passed the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, or England / Institute of Cost Accountants of India or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of England / Institute of Company Secretaries of India, or
• The candidate holds a Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare or Diploma in Marketing Management with not less than 60% aggregate

(ii) Executive experience of two years or above in a full-time job in a commercial or industrial establishment after having passed the qualifying examination as given above. Members of All India or State Administrative / Technical Services and Defence Personnel holding administrative positions with not less than two years of executive experience will also be eligible. Organisational sponsorship is essential. 

Master in Business Administration, Commerce and Information Technology

• Candidate should hold BA /BSc / BCom or any other Graduation degree
• Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by the Syndicate

Note: Candidates willing to apply for MEFB (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business) can also hold either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University. In addition to this, the candidate should have also passed the final examination conducted by: 

• The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
• The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and
• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

PU-CET (PG) 2023 Important Dates

The schedule of PU-CET(PG) 2023 has been given below:

PU-CET (PG) 2023 Admission Process

The admission process through PU-CET (PG) exam has been explained below:

PU-CET (PG) application process

• PU-CET (PG) 2023 Application Forms

Candidates willing to appear for PU-CET (PG) 2023 need to fill PU-CET(PG) application form 2023 and submit the required documents. Take a look at the table below to know the PU-CET (PG) application fee.

Note: Additional fee of INR 575 will be charged for each additional course.

• PU-CET (PG) 2023 Admit Card

Registered candidates will be able to download PU-CET (PG) 2023 admit card from the official website of Panjab University. This is an important document to be carried to the examination hall. The admit cards will be made available at least a week before the date of the examination.

• PU-CET (PG) 2023 Exam

Once the aspirant registers successfully for the exam and receives the admit card, he/she needs to appear for the exam. The test duration will be 1 hour and 30 minutes for all three programmes.

• PU-CET (PG) 2023 Result

 PU-CET (PG) 2023 results are generally declared within a month from the date of examination. Candidates can view their scorecards online by entering their registration numbers. Candidates who clear the exam will make it to the merit list prepared by the admission authorities. 

• PU-CET (PG) 2023 Counselling

Once the results are declared, PU-CET (PG) 2023 counselling round will be conducted by the University where candidates are required to be present in person with all the required documents.

PU-CET (PG) 2023 Exam Centers

The entrance test will be held in four cities across Punjab. Candidates will have to select their choice of exam cities while filling PU-CET (PG) application form.

PU-CET (PG) Exam Day Guidelines 2023

Refer to the table below to know the dos and don'ts on the PU-CET exam day 2023. 

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