PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling: Dates, Merit List and Further Steps
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2026 ( PU-CET (UG) )
Registration - 14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26
The PU CET (UG) Counselling process is expected to start in the second week of June 2026. Students need to check the official website. After the successful payment, complete your PU CET (UG) registration form. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and fill in other important information. The last date for submission of the PU CET (UG) application fee will be April 24, 2026. The last date for completion of the PU CET (UG) 2026 registration form will be April 22, 2026, till 11.50 PM.
Students must download their PU CET (UG) admit card 2026 on May 5.
The PU CET UG entrance exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026. Then the PU CET UG results 2026 will tentatively be conducted in the last week of May 2026. The main PU CET (UG) exam centres will be Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur.
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Highlights
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Dates
- Merit List for PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling
- Documents required at time of PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling
PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Highlights
The following table highlights the key factors of the PU CET (UG) exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam |
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET UG) |
| Conducting Body |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Exam Level |
University level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (pen & paper test) |
| Exam Medium |
English |
| Exam Duration |
Paper I - Mathematics: 70 minutes Paper II - Chemistry: 70 minutes Paper III - Physics: 70 minutes Paper IV – Biology: 70 minutes |
| Total Number of Seats |
404 |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) 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 question which are MCQs.
The official question paper will be available on the admissions portal of Panjab University, admissions.puchd.ac.in, a few days later than the exam is held. It will be published as a PDF file.
PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU-CET (UG) 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Answer Key Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Re Upload of PU CET UG 2026 response Objections TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Last day for submission of Cross-objections TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Process TENTATIVE |
PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process
Students need to understand PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process for better clarity of the exam:
Registration
Students need to apply for PU CET (UG) 2026 registration form by registering online via the official university website, and provide their personal information such as name, email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the PU CET (UG) Application form
PU CET (UG) 2026 application process was conducted from November 14, 2025 and the last date for filling of the application form will be April 22, 2026.
Download PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card
Registered students will be eligible to download admit cards which will be an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre. PU CET UG 2026 Admit card will be available online and test-takers can download same from website of Panjab University on May 5, 2026.
Appear for PU CET (UG) Exam
The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date is scheduled for May 10, 2026. Test will conducted for subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
Check PU CET (UG) 2026 Result
The result of the exam will be declared online and test-takers can check their scorecards on the website of Panjab University. The result can be expected in the last week of May, 2026.
PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling
Students who successfully pass the examination will be required to attend the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process after the test. Every candidate is required to be present at the counselling in person, and have all necessary documents ready.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the PU CET UG application form 2026 submission had closed. The last date for the online registration was December 14, 2025.
PU CET UG 2026 application fee date was December 16 2025. All the registered students were advised to pay their online fee before the last date.
PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check the dates of the PU CET (UG) 2026 important events:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of availability of online Admission Form at https://cetug.puchd.ac.in | November 14, 2025 |
| Last date for filling up the online Admission Form | December 14, 2025 |
| Uploading of important documents like the category certificates, etc, and passport-size photograph & signature. | December 18, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) Admit Card 2026 | December 23, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Examination Date | December 28, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Results | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| PU CET (UG) Counselling Process Start Date | Second Week of June (Tentative) |
Commonly asked questions
If you receive an allotment in Round 1 of PU CET (UG) counselling process, you must report to allotted department on campus during the prescribed dates and bring all the important documents. You will also need to pay the admission and departmental fees immediately.
The PU CET (UG) Counselling process is expected to start in the second week of June 2026. Students need to check the official website. There will be multiple rounds in the counselling process.
Candidates are required to bring the Counselling Form on the day of PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling.
Merit List for PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling
Once the online PU CET (UG) counselling 2026 is concluded, the university will release merit list for Physical counselling. Students can check their names by visiting the official website of Panjab University. Students need to follow this process to see if they are eligible for the physical counselling or not:
- You will have to go to website of Panjab University.
- You will have to click on the Merit List (for Physical Counselling) under the main menu
- On clicking the link the candidate will be able to see a list of courses with different categories.
- You need to look for the course applied to, and the category to which you belong.
On clicking the link, a merit list of students will appear on the screen. The merit list will consist of the following components:
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Rank
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Roll Number
- Candidate name
- Total merit marks
- PU CET (UG) 2026 marks
Students who fail to appear for the physical counselling will not be considered for admission to the courses offered by the University.
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) 2026 Physical counseling will be open mainly to students who did not get a seat in the online rounds or to fill reserved seats still vacant. In practice (as in previous years), the first day (s) may focus on General category candidates without seats, and subsequent days on remaining reserved category candidates. You attend in person at the designated venue (Panjab University, Chandigarh) with your documents and payment. The counselors will re-check your rank and choices, and offer available seats department by department. Once seats are offered, you must confirm and pay immediately.
You will need to report to the allotted college with PU CET (UG) original documents for verification and then pay the PU CET (UG) fee to confirm your submission.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology : PU-CET (UG) 2024 Last Round Closing Score (General-All India)
| College | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panjab University | – / – | 93.67 | 96.21 |
| Patna Science College, Patna University | 52 | – / – | – / – |
| Bihar National College, Patna University | 44 | – / – | – / – |
Documents required at time of PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling
Students must also make sure that they carry required documents to PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process. Students are required to carry these documents:
- PU CET (UG) 2026 mark sheet
- PU-CET (UG) admit card
- Mark-sheet of class 10
- Mark-sheet of class 12
- School Leaving/ Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Class 10 pass certificate for verification of age
Commonly asked questions
For PU CET (UG) 2026 provisional merit list will publish tentatively in the last week of May. Students are advised to check the website for the updates.
The PU CET (UG) provisional merit list will be released just before the PU CET (UG) 2026 results. In case of any discrepancy in the results you can contact to the designated authority mentioned on the official website.
Physical Counselling Form, which you need to download from PU CET (UG) 2026 login.
- Carry the PU CET (UG) admission form.
- PU CET (UG) original rank card
- Class 10 & Class 12 Marksheets/Certificates
- Photocopy & original category certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport Size Photograph
- Proof of PU CET (UG) counselling fee payment
- Aadhar Card, Voter ID card.
PU-CET (UG) Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
The PU CET (UG) 2026 Biotechnology key subjects are physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics with questions based on CBSE class 11 & 12 syllabus, focusing on core concepts in genetics, cell biology, botany, zoology, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, calculus, organic chemistry etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
To find the PU CET (UG) 2026 cut-offs on the dedicated admission portal, typically at the official website.
The list will show seat-wise and category-wise closing ranks and marks, often published on sites by the university after the entrance test.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Students need to check PU CET (UG) 2026 scorecard by:
- Student Name
- Student Roll Number
- Category of Candidate
- Registration Number
- Marks in each section
- Student Rank
- Status of student
- Total marks by students
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Below are the important instructions students need to follow before PU CET (UG) 2026 exam:
- Student must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks & for reserved students minimum of 45% marks.
- Candidate must be 17 years old.
- Register online, note your login ID and password
- Pay PU CET (UG) application fee and uploa
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there will be negative marking in the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam. Students are advised to go through the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam pattern.
Students need to know that 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. The PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme helps to identify good students who know the PU CET
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Answered 2 weeks ago
PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme consits of +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer and 0 marks for unattempted questions. There will be 60 multiple-choice questions per subject with total 120 marks for each section and PU CET (UG) 2026 exam duration will be 4 hours 40 minutes a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
These are some of the things that should be avoided in the PU CET (UG) examination hall:
Electronic devices like smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, etc.
Study material
Bags and wallet
Jewellery and accessories
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
These are some of essential items to carry in the PU CET (UG) 2026 examination hall:
PU CET (UG) admit card
Original Photo ID
Passport Size Photos
Transparent Water Bottle
PwD certificate
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students are advised to take at least two clear printouts of the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card after downloading it. One printout should be kept safely for exam day and extra copies can be used as backup.
It is advised to save a digital copy on a mobile phone or email. Keeping multiple copies helps av
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students should carefully verify the personal and exam related details printed on it. PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card carries information like the student's name, roll number, application number, photograph, signature, timing, and exam centre address.
Students should read all the instructions properly th
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