PU CET (UG) Syllabus 2026: Check Subject Wise Syllabus Here
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2025 ( PU-CET (UG) )
PU CET UG 2026 Syllabus will be released by the exam conducting body in the information brochure along with the release of the information brochure. Candidates should start their PU CET UG 2026 preparation as per the syllabus mentioned by Panjab University, as it will help the candidates to prepare their strategy from the specified topics.
Candidates must also be aware of the PU CET UG 2026 exam pattern, in order to know the type of questions asked in the examination, their marking scheme and the shift timings of the PU CET UG 2026 examination. The syllabus provides a common platform for assessing candidates' knowledge and abilities, ensuring fairness and transparency in the admission process. The PU CET UG syllabus 2026 will be broadly based on the Class 12 level, and candidates can expect some questions of a higher analytical and practical approach.
- PU CET UG 2026 Highlights
- PU CET (UG) Mathematics Syllabus 2026
- PU CET (UG) Computer Science Syllabus 2026
- PU CET (UG) Biology Syllabus 2026
- PU CET (UG) Biotechnology 2026 Syllabus
- PU CET (UG) Chemistry Syllabus 2026
- PU CET (UG) Physics Syllabus 2026
PU CET UG 2026 Highlights
The table below brings the PU CET UG 2026 exam pattern highlights.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Offline/ Pen-Paper Based |
| Medium/ Language |
English only |
| Duration of the examination |
70 minutes/ 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Frequency of exam in a year |
Once a year |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus |
| Total number of Questions |
60 |
| Total Marks |
120 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
+2 for a correct answer| -0.25 for an incorrect answer |
| Total sections in the question paper |
1 |
| Name of the section and number of questions asked from it |
Section A: Domain-Specific Questions |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) Mathematics Syllabus 2026
The following table brings the topics from the Mathematics section.
| PU CET (UG) 2025 Mathematics Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Algebra |
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| Co-ordinate Geometry |
Calculus |
| Mathematical reasoning |
Relations and Functions |
| Vectors and Three-dimensional geometry |
Linear programming |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) Computer Science Syllabus 2026
The following table brings the topics from the Computer Science section.
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Computer Science Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Computer Fundamentals |
Introduction for C++ |
| Programming Methodology |
Programming in C++ |
| Data Structures |
Database Management System and SQL |
| Boolean Algebra |
Networking and Open Source Software |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) Biology Syllabus 2026
The following table brings the topics from the Biology section.
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Biology Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Diversity in the living world |
Structural organisation in animals and plants |
| Cell structure and function |
Plant Physiology |
| Human Physiology |
Reproduction |
| Genetics and Evolution |
Biology and Human welfare |
| Biotechnology and its application |
Ecology and its environment |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) Biotechnology 2026 Syllabus
The following table brings the topics from the Biotechnology section.
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Biotechnology Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Introduction to Biotechnology |
Biomolecules |
| Cell and development |
Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| Protein and Gene Manipulation |
Cell culture and Genetic manipulation |
PU CET (UG) Chemistry Syllabus 2026
The following table brings the topics from the Chemistry section.
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Chemistry Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Some basic concepts of chemistry |
|
| Classification of Elements and periodicity of properties |
Chemical bonding and molecular structure |
| States of matter, gases and liquids |
|
| Hydrogen |
s-Block elements |
| Group 14 elements |
Organic chemistry |
| Hydrocarbons |
Environmental chemistry |
| Solid-state |
Solutions |
| Electrochemistry |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Surface Chemistry |
General principals and processes of isolation of elements |
| D and f block elements |
|
| Coordination compounds |
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
PU CET (UG) Physics Syllabus 2026
The following table brings the topics from the Physics section.
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Physics Topics |
|
|---|---|
| Physical-world and measurements |
|
| Motion of System of particles and rigid body |
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| Properties of bulk matter |
|
| Behaviour of perfect gas and kinetic theory |
Oscillation and waves |
| Electrostatic |
Current Electricity |
| Magnetic effects of current and magnetism |
|
| Electromagnetic waves |
|
| Dual nature of matter and radiation |
Atoms and nuclei |
| Electronic Devices |
Communication Systems |
PU-CET (UG) Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The following colleges accept PU CET UG scores for admission and 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
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Answered a week ago
The aim of the PU CET UG 2026 examination is to determine which candidates are most qualified for admission to the undergraduate programs being offered by Panjab University, along with its affiliated colleges, and for which the PU CET UG 2026 examination is a prerequisite (BSc (Hons.) under the Hons
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
These are the colleges that will be taking part 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, Chan
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Individuals anticipating the PU CET UG 2026 examination, as scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year, should know the officials have yet to post on the sites pertaining to the examination.
Reflecting on trends of the last year, it is estimated that the PU CET (UG) 2026 examination, along with the sub
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
In relation to filling out the PU CET UG 2026 application form, the candidates will have to do the following:
1. Candidates should access the PU CET website.
2. Candidates should select the Button that says “Apply Now”.
3. Candidates should register for the examination, providing the necessary informat
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
In 2026, Punjab University will hold its PU CET UG exam for the 2026-2027 academic year. Currently, the official website has not posted any exam notice from the exam authorities. But based on trends from previous years, the exam authorities should be releasing the PU CET UG 2026-exam notice along wi
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Here are the steps for candidates to apply for PU CET UG 2026 application form:
1. Visit PU CET website
2. Click on the 'Apply Now' button
3. Register for the Test by filling in your basic details such as name, email address and contact information
4. Log into the ID created and pay the application fee
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
GGDS
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The rules specify a special provision: Indian National Math Olympiad (INMO) awardees can join the B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics programme without appearing in the PU CET (UG) entrance test. These INMO-qualified students get admission directly, filling additional seats above the normal seat matrix. This m
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 months ago
Physical counseling is open mainly to candidates 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 candid
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