
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
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. | |
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 marks per section
- Marking scheme: 2 marks for each correct answer, 0.5 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
- Negative marking: Yes
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
Candiates who had completed their class 12 examination or will be completing in the coming up acadmeic session cycle, will be able to appear in the PU CET UG 2025 examination.
In order to prepare well in the examiantion to get the desired course and admisions to the Panjab University candidates need to meticulously understand the PU CET UG 2025 styllabus which is being mentioned by the exam officials.
Candidates will be able to check out the PU CET UG 2025 syllabus by checking on this Shiksha page or directly visit the PU CET UG officail webiste and download the information brochure.
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
Panjab University provides four year BSc Hons and Pharmacy programme in the following courses:
- Bachelor in Pharmacy
- BSc Hons Zoology
- BSc Hons Botany
- BSc Hons Anthropology
- BSc Hons Geology
- BSc Hons Chemistry
- BSc Hons Physics
- BSc Hons Biochemistry
- BSc Hons Microbiology
- BSc Hons Biotechnology
- BSc Hons Biophysics
- BSc Hons Mathematics
- BSc Hons Mathematics and Computing
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 |
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
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.
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 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
Besides these, there are many other colleges and institutions, which are affiliated with Panjab University, that also grant admission based on the PU CET UG scores.
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 |
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| Classification of Elements and periodicity of properties |
Chemical bonding and molecular structure |
| States of matter, gases and liquids |
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| 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 |
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|---|---|
| Physical-world and measurements |
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| Motion of System of particles and rigid body |
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| Properties of bulk matter |
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| Behaviour of perfect gas and kinetic theory |
Oscillation and waves |
| Electrostatic |
Current Electricity |
| Magnetic effects of current and magnetism |
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| Electromagnetic waves |
|
| Dual nature of matter and radiation |
Atoms and nuclei |
| Electronic Devices |
Communication Systems |
PU-CET (UG) Exam
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These are some of the things that should be avoided in the PU CET (UG) examination hall:
Electronic devices like smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, etc.
Study material
Bags and wallet
Jewellery and accessories
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These are some of essential items to carry in the PU CET (UG) 2026 examination hall:
PU CET (UG) admit card
Original Photo ID
Passport Size Photos
Transparent Water Bottle
PwD certificate
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Students are advised to take at least two clear printouts of the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card after downloading it. One printout should be kept safely for exam day and extra copies can be used as backup.
It is advised to save a digital copy on a mobile phone or email. Keeping multiple copies helps av
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Students should carefully verify the personal and exam related details printed on it. PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card carries information like the student's name, roll number, application number, photograph, signature, timing, and exam centre address.
Students should read all the instructions properly th
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PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card has important instructions related to the exam conduct. Details of permitted and prohibited items to carry in the examination hall with the Dress code (if any).
Note: Students must read and follow instructions to avoid disqualification. Violation of rules will lead to canc
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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
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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.
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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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You will need to report to the allotted college with PU CET (UG) original documents for verification and then pay the PU CET (UG) fee to confirm your submission.
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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) c
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1 Institutes accepting PU-CET (UG)
Chandigarh • Public
- ₹ 23,960
- 4 years
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- Full Time
Registration - 14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26
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