PU CET (UG) Result 2026: Result Date, Provisional Merit List, Cut Off

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

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PU CET (UG) 2026 Result will tentatively be announced in the last week of May 2026. The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date will be conducted on May 10, 2026. Candidates who will participate in the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam can check their Panjab University result for different programmes by entering their roll number and the chosen subjects in the login window. Go to the official Panjab University website, then browse to the entrance exam section. 

The University will publish the PU CET (UG) 2026 results showing the list of “Qualified” and “Not Qualified” candidates for the following combinations of subjects:-
1. Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
2. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
3. Mathematics only. 

Students can check the PU CET (UG) Exam pattern and PU CET (UG) marking scheme, PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria, PU CET (UG) 2026 syllabus, fee structure and contact info.

Table of contents
  • How to check PU CET (UG) 2026 result
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
  • Details in PU CET (UG) 2026 Scorecard
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Merit List
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Cut Off
  • PU CET (UG) 2026 Reservation Criteria
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How to check PU CET (UG) 2026 result

To check the PU CET (UG) 2026 results, students can follow these ways:

  • Students have to go to the Panjab University portal.
  • Go to the home page of the registered portal.
  • Click on the PU CET (UG) 2026 result tab on the screen.
  • Then, aspirants have to enter their login IDs.
  • Enter the login ID and password, candidates will be directed to a new tab on the browser wherethe scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download and take a printout of the result scorecard for future reference.

Note that there shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking/re-assessment of Answer Sheets under any circumstances. The evaluation, once done by the University, is considered final. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the marks required to pass PU CET (UG) 2026 exam?
A: 

There is no specific passing marks for PU CET (UG) 2026 exam, students gets rank on the basis of their performance, and the merit list made.

Key points for PU CET (UG) 2026: 

1. Merit Based Admission
2. No Fixed Pass Mark for entrance
3. Course specific requirements
4. Typical Cut offs
5. Aim High and focus on maximizing your score.

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:   Can the Eligibility for PU‑CET (UG) be changed?
A: 

Once the university sets PU-CET UG eligibility rules, it can not be changed. The criteria include required subjects, minimum marks, and age (if any). Read the brochure to confirm the eligibility before spending money on the application.

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
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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Details in PU CET (UG) 2026 Scorecard

The PU CET (UG) Result 2026 will have the list of qualified and not qualified for these subjects:

Physics, Chemistry & Biology

Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Mathematics only

These are the list that needs to be checked in PU CET (UG) 2026 scorecard:

  • Student Name
  • Student Roll Number
  • Category of Candidate
  • Student's Registration Number
  • Marks in each section
  • Students Rank
  • Status of the student
  • Total marks by students
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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 details need to check in PU CET (UG) 2026 scorecard?
A: 

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
Q:   How many papers are there in PU‑CET (UG)?
A: 

PU‑CET (UG) has different papers for different subjects. Applicants must choose subjects based on the course they want. Each subject is a separate MCQ paper with its own marks. Your overall score is the total of the papers you attempt. 

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PU CET (UG) 2026 Merit List

For admission to BSc (Hons), the final merit is prepared based on merit consisting of the following three components:

  • CET
  • 10+2 examination merit with weightage 25 per cent, and
  • Over and above weightage of NCC, NSS, etc. 

For preparing the combined PU CET (UG) merit list for the two streams of students with (i) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combination and (ii) Physics, Chemistry and Biology combination, the two streams are evaluated independently.

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Commonly asked questions
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 is PU‑CET (UG) centre allocated?
A: 

When filling the PU-CET form for UG courses, one must choose preferred cities. The university assigns the exam centre based on their choices and available seats. The exact centre name and address are given on the hall ticket. 

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PU CET (UG) 2026 Cut Off

The PU CET (UG) 2026 cut-off list is yet to be released. The list is combined on the following basis:

  • 75 per cent weightage given to PU CET (UG) 2026 percentile score
  • 25 per cent on Class 12 marks + weightage on other activities
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the participating colleges of PU CET (UG) examination?
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The following are the colleges that participate in PU CET UG exam. 

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
GGDSD College, Chandigarh
DAV College, Abohar
DAV College of Education, Abohar
Gopi Chand Arya Mahila College, Abohar
D.A.V. College for Women, Ferozepur Cantt, Ferozepur
DAV College, Hoshiarpur
Government College, Hoshiarpur
DAV College, Jalandhar
Government College, Jalandhar
Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
DAV College, Kapurthala
Government College, Kapurthala
DAV College, Ludhiana
Government College for Women, Ludhiana
Khalsa College, Ludhiana
DAV College, Patiala
Government College, Patiala
Punjabi University, Patiala
DAV College, Amritsar
Government College, Amritsar
Khalsa College, Amritsar
DAV College of Engineering and Technology, Ferozepur
DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar
Chandigarh University, Mohali
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
Rayat-Bahra University, Mohali
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
Chitkara University, Rajpura


In addition to these colleges, numerous other colleges and institutes affiliated to Panjab University also use PU CET UG Score for admission to undergraduate programs. The complete list of colleges and institutes participating can be found on the official PU CET UG website.

Q:   Where can I find the PU CET (UG) 2026 cut-offs?
A: 

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.

Q:   Who all are ineligible to appear in PU CET (UG) examination?
A: 

Here we will discuss who all are ineligible to appear in PU CET (UG) 2026 examination:

  • The candidates who have passed/appeared in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad are ineligible to appear in the PU CET (UG) Entrance Test, as this institution has been derecognised by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, included in the booklet of recognised exams, has also been deleted from the Booklet. 
  • The candidates having compartment in 10+2 examination held in March-2023 will not be eligible for admission in the course. The candidates who do not appear in PU CET (UG) Entrance Test or who do not qualify PU CET (UG) Entrance Test shall not be considered for the admission.

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PU CET (UG) 2026 Reservation Criteria

Students can check the PU CET (UG) 2026 reservation criteria in detail:

1. 1 seat reserved for foreign students designated by the Government of India.

2. 1 seat is reserved for students from states and union territories.

3. Some seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and sometimes Kashmiri Migrants/Pandits, as per central/state policies, etc.

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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:   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:   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.

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.

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Answered a week ago

Once the university sets PU-CET UG eligibility rules, it can not be changed. The criteria include required subjects, minimum marks, and age (if any). Read the brochure to confirm the eligibility before spending money on the application.

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Ishita Chauhan

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Answered a week ago

PU‑CET (UG) has different papers for different subjects. Applicants must choose subjects based on the course they want. Each subject is a separate MCQ paper with its own marks. Your overall score is the total of the papers you attempt. 

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

When filling the PU-CET form for UG courses, one must choose preferred cities. The university assigns the exam centre based on their choices and available seats. The exact centre name and address are given on the hall ticket. 

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Read the following tips to prepare for the PU-CET UG exam.

  • Start with NCERT basics and finish all core concepts. 
  • Practice MCQs every day and attempt full mock tests regularly.
  • Make short notes for quick revision and focus on important chapters first.
  • Solve past papers to spot repeated ideas.
  • Study stead

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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. 

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The PU-CET UG syllabus primarily follows Class 11 and 12 topics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, depending on the course. Most questions are NCERT level. Learn the basic theory first, then practice enough MCQs from each chapter.

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The PU-CET UG cut‑off varies based on exam difficulty, number of students, and seats. One needs a minimum score or percentage to be on the merit list. Different categories may have different qualifying marks for the preferred course.

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Study NCERT books for all subjects, especially Class 11 and 12. Practice considerable MCQs and solve past papers to learn question types. Make a study timetable, revise every week, and fix weak topics early. Take mock tests with real to build speed and accuracy.

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

PU-CET (UG): Each subject paper usually carries equal marks. The final score is the sum of all subject papers you attempt. The university makes a merit list using this combined score, which decides the rank.

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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

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
  • Father name
  • Documents to be uploaded: Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet pa

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