What is the PU-CET (PG) exam pattern?

PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode. The exam is conducted for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The exam has five sections and 85 questions. Each section has equal number of multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark and has four options each. For every incorrect answer 0.25 marks will be deducted from the overall score. The total marks in the PU-CET (PG) exam is 85.

Is PU CET (PG) difficult?

The difficulty level of the PU CET (PG) exam is generally considered to be easy to moderate. The exam pattern consists mostly of objective-type questions, such as multiple-choice questions, with a total duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. To prepare for the exam, candidates are generally advised to cover the entire syllabus for their subject and use the right study materials. It's worth noting that the difficulty level of the PU CET (PG) exam may vary depending on various factors, such as the subject, the candidate's familiarity with the format, and their level of preparation. However, based on previous years' exam analysis, it can be said that the exam is not considered extremely difficult.

What are the best books for PU-CET (PG)'s Verbal Reasoning/Ability section?

For PU CET (PG) preparation, it's essential to use a combination of standard reference books and study materials to enhance their preparation. Some of the best books for the Verbal Ability/Reasoning section are: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

What is the marking scheme of PU-CET (PG) exam?

PU-CET PG marking scheme is as follows: Answer Type Marks Correct answer +1 Incorrect -0.25 Unanswered 0

Are there any negative marks for incorrect answers in the PU-CET PG question paper?

Yes, there are negative narks for incorrect answers in the PU-CET (PG) question paper. There are overall 75 multiple-choice questions in the PU-CET (PG). Students will be awarded one mark for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer marked by the student. The total marks of the PU CET (PG) question paper is 75 and the duration of the exam is 90 minutes of one hour 30 minutes.

Who conducts PU CET (PG) exam?

Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Postgraduate (PU CET PG) is conducted by Panjab University itself. Panjab University conducts many entrance exams, including PU CET PG, for admission to its postgraduate programmes in different disciplines.

What is the sectional weightage of the PU-CET PG exam?

The sectional weightage of the PU-CET (PG) question paper is as follows: Subjects No. Of Questions Marks Economics & Business Environment Awareness 17 17 General Awareness 17 17 Data Interpretation & Problem Solving 17 17 Numerical Ability 17 17 Verbal Ability/ Reasoning and English Comprehension 17 17

How many sections are there in the PU-CET (PG) exam?

There will be a total of five sections, i.e. General Knowledge, Economics and Business Environment Awareness, Data Interpretation and Provlem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/ Reasoning and English Comprehension. Each question in all these sections will carry one mark each with four choices.

PU-CET (PG) MTech, ME Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Aug 31, 2018 04:36 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

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ME Electrical Engg (Instrumentation & Control)/ ME (Electronics and Communication Engineering)/ ME (Computer Science & Engineering)

The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes
The question paper will consist of 75 multiple choice questions
The syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying examinations
Each question will be of one mark

MTech (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each
The syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents on fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Computer background covered during their qualifying exams including undergraduate level

MTech Material Science & Technology

The question paper will be based on the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Material Science covered at undergraduate engineering level
It will consist of 75 Objective type questions (Multiple choice with four responses i.e. A, B, C and D) carrying a total of 75 marks
The question paper will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes duration

ME (Chemical)/ME (Food Technology)/ ME (Chemical with specialization in Environmental Engineering)

The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.
The syllabus will be based broadly on the course contents generally covered during qualifying examinations