PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration (Apr 22), Admit Card Date, Exam Date & Other Details

Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2026 ( PU-CET (UG) )

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The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date will be May 10, 2026. The PU CET (UG) 2026 registration is ongoing till April 22. The last date for payment of the application fee is April 24, 2026. Candidates can upload their scanned passport-size photograph and signature on their PU CET (UG) registration form by April 27, 2026.

The PU CET (UG) admit card date is May 5, 2026. The PU CET (UG) entrance exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026. The PU CET (UG) 2026 result date will tentatively be announced in the fourth week of May 2026. Students need to know that the important dates for all events have been revised. The PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process is likely to begin in the second week of June 2026. Only the qualified students will be eligible to attend the counselling session.

Read this Shiksha Article to know about the PU CET (UG) 2026 important dates for all the relevant events.

 

Table of contents
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Timeline
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card Date
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Result Date
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Date
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates FAQs
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Timeline

Students need to understand the PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process:

Registration

The PU CET (UG) 2026 registration had started on November 14, 2025. Thelast date to fill the PU CET (UG) 2026 application form will be April 22, 2026. After completion of the payment, students need to proceed with the PU CET (UG) application process by uploading the passport-size photograph, signature etc.

Fill in the Application form

PU CET (UG) registration process reopened till April 22, 2025

Download PU-CET (UG) Admit Card

 PU CET UG 2026 Admit card will be available online, and students can download their admit card from the website of Panjab University on May 05, 2026.

Appear for PU-CET (UG) Exam

PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date will be conducted on May 10, 2026. Tests will be conducted for subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology

Check PU-CET (UG) 2026 Result

The PU CET (UG) result 2026 is expected to be announced in the last week of May 2026.

PU CET (UG) Counselling

Students who successfully pass PU CET (UG) exam will be required to attend the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process after the test. Every candidate is required to be present at the time of physical counselling and have all necessary documents ready. The PU CET (UG) counselling is expected to start in June 2026.

Note: To know the PU CET exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus, candidates can click here.

 

 

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Q:   What is the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date?
A: 

Firstly, students should check the website to download their PU CET (UG) admit card, which will be released on May 5, 2026. You are advised to do PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Preparation as it helps the candidates to strategically plan for the examination from a specified syllabus, pattern and previous year's question papers as the PU CET (UG) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on May 10, 2026

Q:   When will PU CET (UG) 2026 results announced?
A: 

 PU CET (UG) 2026 results will be announced in the last week of May, 2026. Students are advised to work keep checking the website regularly for timely updates. As the PU CET (UG) important dates for all events has been revised.

PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU-CET (UG) 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
14 Nov ' 25 - 22 Apr ' 26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Application Form

ONGOING
24 Apr ' 26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration Fee

05 May ' 26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card

10 May ' 26

PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Day

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
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card Date

PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card will be released on May 05, 2026. Students who have completed their PU CET (UG) 2026 application form can use their login credentials like username & password, etc.

The PU CET (UG) admit card carries all the necessary information about the candidate. Below is the important information on the admit card:

  • Student name
  • Roll number
  • Address
  • PU CET (UG) Exam Centre
  • Instructions for the exam.

The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date has been scheduled on May 10, 2026 instead of December 28, 2025.

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Q:   What should I do if there is an error on my PU CET (UG) admit card?
A: 

If there is any error in PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card then you should immediately contact to CET cell immediately for the errors in the process.

Assistant Registrar: +91 172 253 4829

Main Enquiry Office: +91 172 253 4818, +91 172 253 4819, +91 172 253 4866

For telephonic enquiry the timings are: 9:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.

Q:   When will the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card be released?
A: 

PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card will be release on May 5, 2026. Students who completed their application for PU CET (UG) registration form shall download their admit card by logging in to their registered account using login credentials like username and password.

Students must go to website to check important dates and eligibility criteria to apply for exam.

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PU CET (UG) 2026 Result Date

The exam conducting body will publish the PU CET (UG) Result 2026 in the last week of May 2026, tentatively. The exam official will announce the results after taking into consideration the objections raised by the candidates and based on changes made in the PU CET (UG) provisional answer key.  The PU CET (UG) 2026 final answer key will be released on the official website before the PU CET (UG) results.

Students need to go through this process to check the PU CET (UG) results

  • Visit the Website
  • Look for result link on the homepage
  • Login with registered login ID and password
  • View result on the screen
  • Download and take a printout

PU-CET (UG) 2026 Contact Information

This PU CET (UG) 2026 contact information can help you reach out to the authority. For better updates, you can check the official website.

Address: Panjab University,

               Sector 14,

               Chandigarh, 160014

Email: cetug@pu.ac.in

 

 

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Q:   What to do after PU CET (UG) 2026 result announcement?
A: 

After the completion of the PU CET (UG) 2026 result, only the qualified students will be eligible to attend the counselling process for the seat allotment.

Students need to log into the accounts on the website to fill out the admission form, select the preferred course/college, then wait for the seat allotment, followed by reporting to college with the rank card, category certificates, marksheets and photos with the PU CET (UG) fee proof.

Q:   How to check PU CET (UG) 2026 result?
A: 

To check PU CET (UG) 2026 result you need to: 

  • Visit the website
  • Find result link on page
  • Login your ID and password.
  • View your PU CET (UG) scorecard
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Date

The qualified students who pass the exam will be eligible to attend the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process. Students must carry important documents with them during the counselling. The PU CET (UG) counselling process will begin in the second week of June 2026, tentatively.

To check the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling, you need to go to PU CET (UG) website after results are out. Then login to your account, choose preferred courses and colleges, wait for the seat allotment.

If you're allotted a seat then download forms, print rank card forms, and report to the allotted college with required original documents like certificates, mark sheets, fee payment proof.

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.

 

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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.
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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PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates FAQs

Candidates can check out the PU CET (UG) 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from here:

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Q:   When will PU CET (UG) 2026 Registration Starting?
A: 

Candidates who has sucessfully compeleted their Class 12 or appeared for the same would be able to appear in PU CET (UG)  examiantion which will offer 4 year BSc Hons Degree and Pharmacy degree programme. It was started on November 14, 2025 & the last date to fill the form will be April 22, 2026. The students who have done the payment successfully can upload their further documents along with pass port size photo and signature till April 27, 2026.

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

Q:   What are the PU CET 2026 (UG) important exam centers?
A: 

The main PU CET (UG) 2026 exam centres for the examination will be Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur. Students are advised to choose their preferred exam centre & the students who live far away from the cities mentioned shall come to the exam city 1 day before.

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:   Has the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date has been announced?
A: 

The PU CET (UG) 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on May 10. Students shall choose their exam centre wisely. Here are exam centres 2026 are: Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur. And before applying for the exam students need to check the PU CET (UG) 2026 eligibility criteria to know whether they'are eligible or not.

 

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.

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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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 3 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
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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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