Through PU CET (UG), candidates can get admission in science undergraduate courses offered by Panjab University. With the aim to ace the PU CET (UG), students need to get all the correct material to study, categorize their schedule, solve mock tests and should be familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus which will help them crack the PU CET (UG). Here are the preparation tips which can help candidates ace the entrance exam.
PU CET 2021 Exam Highlights
The following table brings the details of the PU CET (UG) 2021 exam pattern and structure.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam |
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) |
| 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 |
| Official website |
https://cetug.puchd.ac.in/importantdates.php |
PU CET (UG) Exam Pattern
Candidates need to understand the PU CET (UG) exam pattern in order to know what to expect at the time of the entrance exam. Students should know the duration of the exam, how many sections are there, what all stationaries are required.
Aspirants appearing for the test can go through the following details as mentioned below:
- The medium of examination shall be English only
- The candidates shall be required to answer questions on the OMR Answer-Sheet
- The exam shall comprise four papers, each of 70 minutes duration
- 2 marks are allotted to each question
- Each question paper shall consist of 60 questions
- Every paper will be of 120 marks
- There shall be negative marking, i.e., 25 per cent marks will be deducted for wrong answers
- 20 minutes extra will be given to the visually handicapped/ Person with Disability (PwD) for each paper
- The Test will be conducted in the subjects of (i) Physics, (ii) Chemistry (iii) Biology (iv) Mathematics
PU CET (UG) 2021 Marking Scheme
The scheme of the PU – CET (UG) Entrance Test is as follows:
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks allotted to each Question |
Total Marks |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Mathematics |
60 |
2 |
120 |
70 minutes |
| Paper-II Chemistry |
60 |
2 |
120 |
70 minutes |
| Paper-III Physics |
60 |
2 |
120 |
70 minutes |
| Paper-IV Biology |
60 |
2 |
120 |
70 minutes |
Stepwise Preparation for PU CET (UG)
- Step 1: Understand the PU CET (UG) Pattern and Marking Scheme.
- Step 2: Get the prescribed PU CET (UG) syllabus for the applied course.
- Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PU CET (UG)
- Step 4: Create a day to day and weekly timetable on how much material you can study on a daily basis.
- Step 5: Revise as much as you can at the end of the day.
- Step 6: Get proper rest during your preparation.
How to Prepare for PU CET (UG)
- Make a Schedule: The students should make a time management schedule as to how much study material can one cover in a certain time period. It is important to create a plan and a schedule before one gets down to study and prepare for the entrance exam. Sufficient time should be allocated to each subject and each topic. Give yourself enough rest and time to revise as well in the schedule. Preparation works well according to plan.
- Solve Previous Years Question Papers: The best way to know and understand the entrance exam is by solving the previous years' question papers. Through a previous year entrance exam question paper, one can understand the exam pattern, marking scheme and the type of questions that can come in the entrance exam. Solve the question papers and test your abilities.
- Revision: Once you have prepared, it’s time to revise what you have studied. By revising, you can remember better what you have studied. For example, if you have opted for History, dates are the most important part of the subject. By revising, you understand what you have studied better.
- Get Prep Books: Get as many prep books as you can according to the course applied for. Through prep books, one can get more information that is not mentioned in the prescribed syllabus which can be helpful in understanding the topic. Prep books also test you through questions related to topics covered in the question paper. Get at least two to three prep books.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
To download the PU CET UG 2024 admit card, candidates will need to follow these steps:
1. Visit the official PU CET website.
2. Click on the "Admit Card" link.
3. Enter your login credentials, such as your application number and date of birth.
4. Click on the "Login" button.
5. Your admit card will be di
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
To fill the PU CET UG 2024 application form, candidates will need to follow these steps:
1. Visit the official PU CET website.
2. Click on the "Apply Now" button.
3. Register for the exam by providing your basic details, such as your name, email ID, and phone number.
4. Login to your account and pay the
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The PU CET UG 2024 application process dates have not yet been announced by Panjab University. However, based on the previous year's schedule, the application process is expected to begin in the first week of March 2024 and end in the first week of April 2024.
The official announcement for the PU CET
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Following is the requirements for a candidate who wish to appear for B Pharma Course :
50% Marks in 10+2 examination conducted by the respective
State/Central Government authorities recognised as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English, Physics, Che
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The age limit criteria for the PU CET UG exam is as follows:
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission.
- There is no upper age limit for the exam.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the age limit criteria before applying for the exam. If a candidate i
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The PU CET UG exam pattern is as follows:
- Mode of exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
- Language of exam: English
- Number of sections: 4 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology)
- Number of questions per section: 60
- Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions
- Duration per section: 70 minutes
- Total marks: 120
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The PU CET UG 2024 exam notification is expected to be released in November or December 2023. Once the notification is released, candidates will be able to register for the exam on the PU CET website.
The notification will contain all the important information about the exam, such as the exam dates,
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The PU CET UG exam is a computer-based test (CBT) that is conducted in English. The exam is divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Candidates can choose the subjects they want to take depending on the course they have applied for.
Each section of the PU CET UG exam
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The PU CET UG 2024 exam dates have not yet been announced by Panjab University. However, based on the previous year's schedule, the exam is expected to be held in the fourth week of April 2024.
The official announcement for the PU CET UG 2024 exam dates is expected to be released in November or Decem
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The following colleges participate in the PU CET UG examination:
- Panjab University, Chandigarh
- DAV College, Chandigarh
- Government College of Art and Architecture, Chandigarh
- Government College for Girls, Chandigarh
- MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh
- SGGS College, Chandigarh
- SD College, Chandigarh
- GGDS
Contributor-Level 10
1 Institutes accepting PU-CET (UG)
- Total Fees: ₹ 76,020
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