PU-CET (UG) BPharma Counselling 2025 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2025 ( PU-CET (UG) )

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The PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process is likely to begin in the second week of June 2026. To participate in the counselling session, students who qualify for the PU CET (UG) exam 2026 must fill admission form to get admission. Students need to submit their hard copy of PU CET (UG) 2026 admission form.

The PU CET 2026 (UG) counselling will be conducted in offline mode. However, students must apply online to participate in the PU CET (UG) counselling 2026 for the seat allotment process. Students need to come to the allotted department after completing counselling registration.  

The counselling session will start immediately after the PU CET (UG) 2026 results are announced. The university will conduct more rounds if seats are vacant. The PU CET (UG) 2026 payment fees will be made during the spot through a bank draft.  

Contact info: 

Main Enquiry Office: 1800-180-2065 or 0172-2534818/2534819 or email cetug@pu.ac.in

Assistant Registrar: +91 172 253 4829

 

Table of contents
  • PU CET (UG) Counselling 2026 Exam Highlights
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling - 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 Counselling FAQs
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PU CET (UG) Counselling 2026 Exam Highlights

The following table highlights the key factors of the PU CET (UG) 2026 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

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is PU CET (UG) exam difficult?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Where can I find the official PU CET (UG) 2026 question paper?
A: 

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) 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming 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
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling - 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 form 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 PU CET (UG) 2026 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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has the PU CET UG 2026 application form submission date ended?
A: 

PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process is ongoing.  Students are advised to go to webpage on regular basis to be aware of the latest updates. PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process is ongoing till April 22. Students can fill out application form on its website. PU CET (UG) 2026 application fee last date is April 24. It is advised to complete payment process prior to the deadline. 

Q:   What is the PU CET UG 2026 application fee date?
A: 

Earlier the PU CET UG 2026 application fee date was December 16 2025.  But according the latest advised dates the PU CET (UG) 2026 application fee last date is April 24. All the registered students is advised to pay their online fee before the last date.

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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 PU CET (UG) 2026 Application Form April 22, 2026
Uploading of important documents like the category certificates, etc, and passport-size photograph & signature. April 24, 2026
PU CET (UG) Admit Card 2026  May 5, 2026
PU CET (UG) 2026 Examination Date May 10, 2026
PU CET (UG) 2026 Results May 28 (Tentative)
PU CET (UG) Counselling Process Start Date Second Week of June (Tentative)

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What should I do after a seat is allotted in the first round of PU CET (UG) counselling?
A: 

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. 

Q:   When will the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process begin? How many rounds are there?
A: 

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.

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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 must go to the Panjab University website.

  • Click on “Merit List for Physical Counselling.

  • After clicking, you will see a list of courses and different categories.

  • Find your course and the category you belong to.

     

  • When you click on the course link, the merit list will open on the screen.

The PU CET UG merit list consists of the following information:

 

  • PU CET UG 2026 Rank

  • PU CET UG 2026 Roll Number

  • Name of the student

  • 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.

Also Read: PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who should attend PU CET (UG) Physical counselling and how does it work?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What will happen after I get a seat in PU CET (UG) counselling process?
A: 

After getting the seat in PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling, you must immediately report to the allotted department on the scheduled date with all your original documents, PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card, and pay the required admission and departmental fees to confirm your seat.

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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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the PU CET (UG) provisional merit list be published?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the documents required during the PU CET (UG) 2026 physical counselling?
A: 

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.
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling FAQs

Students can go through the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process frequently asked questions:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the PU CET (UG) provisional merit list be published?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria? What is the general criteria to appear for the exam?
A: 

Here is a general PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:

Education Background: Completion or enrollment in a 12th standard from a recognised Institution

Minimum Academic Performance: Minimum passing mark average of 50%.

Course Science Specifics: For courses that focus on the study of Plants (botany) and Animals (zoology), a minimum of 3 subjects which include Physics, Chemistry & Biology should be completed. These subjects/qualifications include English as well.

Q:   What is the most important thing a student should include in their PU CET (UG) 2026 exam preparation?
A: 

Most important part of the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam preparation is to go through entire syllabus and mark important topics.

These are the tips for PU CET (UG) exam preparation for 2026:

  • Go through syllabus.
  • Mark important topics.
  • Practice previous year questions & solve mock tests.
  • Analyse the mistakes.
  • Stay consistent & healthy.
Q:   What is the PU CET (UG) Seat Intake for the courses available?
A: 

Candidates can check out the PU CET (UG) seat matrix for all the courses offered from here: 

Course

Seats available

Open

NRI**

Foreign

Nationals

B.Pharm.

46

06

02

Botany

20

03

01

Zoology

25

04

01

Anthropology

30

04

02

Chemistry

58

08

03

Geology

30

04

02

Physics

40

06

02

Physics (Specialisation

in Electronics)

20

03

01

Biochemistry

25

04

02

Microbiology

30

04

02

Biotechnology

15

02

01

Biophysics

25

04

01

Mathematics

30

03

02

Mathematics & Computing

15

02

01

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Candidates need to click on 'Online Application form'. From there on they had to fill in the details in the application form which are mentioned below:

  • Name
  • Contact details (address, mobile number and email ID)
  • Valid identity proof
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Students can follow this process to fill out the PU CET (UG) application form 2026.

The students are advised to check PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria 2026 before filling registration form so that you can check whether you're meeting eligibility requirements or not, otherwise you'll lose your candida

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Students who need to check the PU CET (UG) 2026 application is open they need to go to website and look for "Register Online" or "Application Form" links & check for announcements.

  • Go to Website: Open your web browser and go to cetug.puchd.ac.in.
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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. 

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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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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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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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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
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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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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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