PU-CET (PG) 2025: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results
Panjab University Common Entrance Test PG 2024 ( PU-CET (PG) )
The last date to fill out the PU-CET (PG) admission forms was July 02, 2025. PU-CET (PG) result 2025 was released on July 14, 2025. PU-CET (PG) 2025 answer key was released on June 30, 2025. The PU CET (PG) exam 2025 was conducted on 17-06-2025, 18-06-2025 & 19-06-2025. PU-CET (PG) admit card was released online. PU CET (PG) 2025 application form was released on April 23, 2025. The last date to fill the PU-CET (PG) application form 2025 was June 2, 2025.
June 06, 2025 is the deadline for submission of the printed form with prescribed supporting documents for claiming the exemption of Entrance Test Fee from SC/ST/PwD/PU Employee category to Assistant Registrar, CET Cell Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, either by registered/speed post or in person.
The main centre for the entrance exam is Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Muktsar.
Note: It should be noted that applying for the Entrance Test and taking the Test does not imply that a candidate will be granted admission. For admission to PU-CETPG based programmes which are being offered by different Department/Centre/Institute at Panjab University only, online Admission Form has to be submitted by the Candidate separately. The update of Availability of Online Admission Form will be provided later. Candidates are required to fill up and submit online Admission Form at http://onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in before the last date of submission of online Admission Form even if the result of Entrance Test has not been declared by that time.
- What is PU-CET(PG)?
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
- PU-CET (PG) 2024: Highlights
- PU CET (PG) 2024 Application Process
- PU-CET(PG) 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Admission Process
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Exam Centers
- PU-CET (PG) Exam Day Guidelines 2024
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Contact Information
- FAQs Related to PU-CET (PG) Exam 2024
What is PU-CET(PG)?
PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam for postgraduate programmes run by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Candidates are 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 must fill out an online application form available on the official website. The exam will be conducted in the paper-based test mode across various exam centres in Punjab.
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PU-CET (PG) 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU-CET (PG) 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul ' 24 | PU-CET (PG) 2024: Result declaration |
| 07 Jul ' 24 | PU-CET (PG) 2024: Last day of submission of Cross-objections to the Answer key |
| 05 Jul ' 24 | PU-CET (PG) 2024: Uploading of the response to the Objections and inviting Cross-objections (through e-mail only) |
PU-CET (PG) 2024: Highlights
Check the table below to know the highlights for PU-CET (PG).
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
PU-CET (PG) |
| Conducting Body |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Exam Level |
University Level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Mode of examination |
Offline |
| Duration |
90 minutes |
| Syllabus |
Verbal/Reasoning Ability, Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge |
| Exam Pattern |
100 questions in MCQ format |
| Language |
English |
| Exam Fees |
INR 2,710 per course (for the unreserved category) and INR 1,355 per course (for reserved category) |
| No. of Test Cities |
4 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
1800 180 2065 |
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PU CET (PG) 2024 Application Process
PU CET (PG) registration is an online process. The PU CET (PG) application forms 2025 were available online on the official website of PU CET (PG). Students can fill out the online application form until the last date. The PU CET (PG) exam application process includes the following steps:
- Creating a new user profile by filling out the PU CET (PG) exam registration form with details such as name, date of birth, gender, email ID and phone number, etc.
- Uploading the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Filling out the PU CET (PG) application form with the necessary details such as category, test centres, institutions, etc.
- Payment of the application fee via credit/debit card, internet banking or UPI.
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PU-CET(PG) 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for PU-CET PG 2025 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 a 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
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PU-CET (PG) 2024 Admission Process
The admission process through PU-CET (PG) exam has been explained below:
PU-CET (PG) admission process
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Application Forms
Candidates willing to appear for PU-CET (PG) 2024 need to fill PU-CET(PG) application form 2024 and submit the required documents. Take a look at the table below to know the PU-CET (PG) application fee.
| Category | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 2520 |
| SC/ST/PwD | 1260 |
Note: Additional fee of INR 710 will be charged for each additional course.
- PU-CET (PG) 2024 Admit Card
Registered candidates will be able to download the PU-CET (PG) 2024 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) 2024 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) 2024 Result
PU-CET (PG) 2024 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) 2024 Counselling
Once the results are declared, PU-CET (PG) 2024 counselling round will be conducted by the University where candidates are required to be present in person with all the required documents.
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PU-CET (PG) 2024 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 Exam Centres 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh | Hoshiarpur |
| Ludhiana | Muktsar |
PU-CET (PG) Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Refer to the table below to know the dos and don'ts on the PU-CET exam day 2024.
| Dos | Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Candidates reach the exam centre at least an hour before the reporting time | Carrying calculators, Docu pen, slide rules, Log Tables, and electronic watches is strictly prohibited |
| Carry a photo-identity proof along with PU-CET (PG) admit card | Don't reach the exam centre late or you will not be allowed to appear in the exam |
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| PU-CET (PG) syllabus 2024 | |
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PU-CET (PG) 2024 Contact Information
Address: PU-CET (P.G.) Admission
Assistant Registrar, CET Cell
Panjab University, Sector 14
Chandigarh - 160 014
E-mail: cetpg@pu.ac.in
FAQs Related to PU-CET (PG) Exam 2024
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PU CET (PG) registration 2025 had begun in the third week of April 2025. The PU CET PG application form was released on the official website of Punjab University.
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The Pu-CET (PG) is the entrance test for admission into various postgraduate programs at Panjab University. As a university that is pan-disciplinary, Pu-CET (PG) encompasses a spectrum of conducting all programs leading to careers in academia, research, industry and public service including programs
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The PU CET (PG) examination is typically accepted to be an easy to moderately challenging level of exam, and has a commonly practiced format consisting mainly of objective-type questions, primarily multiple-choice questions. The duration of the PU CET (PG) is 1 hour and 30 minutes. When preparing fo
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The PU CET PG (Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Postgraduate) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University - a prominent public university located in Chandigarh. In order to offer admission to its postgraduate programmes in various disciplines, PU has exams such as PU CET PG. The PU
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The 2nd round seat allocation list was released on July 22, 2025 (evening).
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After considering all objections, the provisional merit list (essentially the final ranked list of qualified candidates) is released. For 2025, PU CET (UG) provisional merit list was published on July 14, 2025 (evening). This date coincides with the first round of seat allocation (see next section)
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