PU CET (UG) Previous Year Question Papers, Sample Papers: PDF Download

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

Ishita Chauhan
Updated on Mar 30, 2026 18:44 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

Overview

PU‑CET UG Previous Year Question Papers are crucial for students who take the PU-CET UG exam 2026 to get admission in science courses at Panjab University. Practising old question papers helps a lot. It is one of the best ways to prepare for the PU-CET exam.

Previous year papers for PU-CET UG exam help students understand the exam pattern. They show what type of questions come in the exam. They also help students know the difficulty level. When students practice these papers, they learn how to manage time better. This also increases confidence before the exam.

On this Shiksha page, students can find information about PU-CET UG question papers from past years, as these papers are very useful for revision and better preparation. They help in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. The PU-CET UG exam syllabus is based on CBSE Class 11 and Class 12 topics.

Table of contents
  • PU CET Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
  • PU-CET UG 2025 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key
  • PU-CET UG 2024 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key
  • PU-CET UG 2023 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key
  • PU-CET UG 2022 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key
  • PU CET Sample Paper PDF with Solution by Shiksha
  • FAQ on PU-CET UG Question Papers (FAQs)
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PU CET Question Paper PDF with Answer Key

Go through the following PU-CET UG Question paper PDF to be able to use these question papers while preparing for the PU-CET UG exam 2026. These papers will help students understand some of the most important topics asked in the exam. It will help them know the types of questions asked and include the most important topics at the time of revision and preparation. 

Download previous year PU-CET (UG) question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download PU-CET (UG) previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

PU-CET UG 2025 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key

Biology Paper PDF with Solutions
Chemsitry Paper PDF with Solutions
Mathematics Paper PDF with Solutions
Physics Paper PDF with Solutions

PU-CET UG 2024 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key

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chemistry 2024
Maths 2024

PU-CET UG 2023 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key

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PU-CET UG 2022 Question Paper PDF  with Answer Key

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chemistry 2022
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PU CET Sample Paper PDF with Solution by Shiksha

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FAQ on PU-CET UG Question Papers (FAQs)

Check out the following question related to the PU-CET UG entrance exam. These are some of the most asked queries by students who appear for the PU-CET (UG) exam

Q:   What is PU‑CET (UG) cut‑off?
A: 

The PU-CET (UG) cut‑off is the minimum score or rank one needs to achieve for a seat in a particular course. The cutoff changes as per the paper difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability. For PU-CET UG Counselling rounds, there is a separate cut‑off list. 

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.

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

Students need to understand the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam pattern to make a proper planning to achieve high scores:

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

Q:   What are the important subjects in the syllabus that students need to study for PU CET (UG) 2026?
A: 

These are the important subjects in the syllabus that students need to study for PU CET (UG) 2026:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Students can also check the combination subjects for the PU CET (UG):

Course

Combination of PU CET (UG) subject (s)

B.Pharm.

(i)     Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

OR

(ii)    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)

Botany

Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)

Zoology

Anthropology

 

 

(i)        Physics, Chemistry,

Biology (PCB) OR

(ii)       Physics, Chemistry,

Mathematics (PCM)

Chemistry

Geology

Physics

Physics (Specialisation

in Electronics)

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Biophysics

Mathematics

Mathematics (M)

Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics (M)

 

Q:   What is the PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme?
A: 

PU CET (UG) 2026 marking scheme will have +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 marks for each incorrect answer and 0 marks for unattempted questions. There will be 60 questions in each subject and 120 marks per section. Total PU CET (UG) 2026 exam duration will be 4 hours and 40 minutes across sections. 

Q:   Will the PU CET UG 2026 syllabus include the Class 11 and Class 12 topics?
A: 

Yes the PU CET (UG) 2026 syllabus for science streams will be based entirely on NCERT curriculum for class 11 and class 12 which covers physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics along with other subjects like Biotechnology. 

Students can expect questions from Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT textbooks for the chosen subjects.

Q:   What are the PU CET (UG) question paper and answer key for 2026?
A: 

You can check Shiksha PU CET (UG) page for the question papers and answer key for your reference if you're planning to appear in PU CET (UG) 2026. It can help you to get to know exam question pattern and also to make you aware about the type of questions asked in the exam.

Q:   What is the subject combination for PU CET (UG) courses offered?
A: 

Candidates can check out the subject combination for the courses offered through PU CET (UG) examination:

Course

Combination of CET UG subject (s)

B.Pharm.

(i)     Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

OR

(ii)    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)

Botany

Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB)

Zoology

Anthropology

 

 

(i)        Physics, Chemistry,

Biology (PCB) OR

(ii)       Physics, Chemistry,

Mathematics (PCM)

Chemistry

Geology

Physics

Physics (Specialisation

in Electronics)

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Biophysics

Mathematics

Mathematics (M)

Mathematics & Computing

Mathematics (M)

I.N.M.O. awardees can join B.Sc. (Hons.) Department of Mathematics without appearing in the PU-CET (U.G.) Entrance Test.

 

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) 2026 Mathematics syllabus?
A: 

Below is the PU CET (UG) 2026 mathematics syllabus: 

PU CET (UG) 2026 Mathematics Topics 

Sets and Functions

Algebra

Co-ordinate Geometry

Calculus

Mathematical reasoning

Relations and Functions

Vectors and Three-dimensional geometry

Linear programming

Probability

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