
PU MET exam 2027 date will be released soon on the official website. PU MET exam/Panjab University Management Entrance Test will be conducted by Panjab University to offer admissions into various management programmes. It is a pen and paper based test that has questions across these sections; Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Economics and Business Environment Awareness. The PU MET 2027 exam is expected to be in April, 2027, and the registration form for the exam is likely to be released in December, 2026.
- What is PU MET Exam?
- PU MET 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- PU MET 2027: Highlights
- PU MET Application Process 2027
- PU MET Eligibility Criteria 2027
- PU MET Exam Pattern
- PU MET Syllabus
- PU MET 2027 Admission Process
- PU MET Contact Information
- FAQs Related to PU MET Exam
What is PU MET Exam?
Panjab University Management Entrance Test or PU MET exam is a common aptitude test conducted by the University for admission to MBA programmes offered by the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS) of Panjab University. Candidates who appear for the PU MET exam can avail admission to various specialisations such as MBA in Banking and Insurance Management, MBA in Pharmaceutical Management, MBA in Retail Management, MBA in IT & Telecommunications Management, MBA in Infrastructural Management, and MBA in Hospital Management.
Also Read: MBA Specialisation Guide
PU MET 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU MET 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Dec ' 26 | PU MET Registrations 2027 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 27 | PU MET 2027 Admit Card Release TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 27 | PU MET 2027 exam TENTATIVE |
| May ' 27 | PU MET 2027 Result TENTATIVE |
PU MET 2027: Highlights
Check the table below to learn the major features of the PU MET 2027 exam:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Panjab University Management Entrance Test (PU MET) |
| Conducting Body |
Panjab University |
| Exam Level |
University |
| Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
120 minutes |
| Syllabus |
Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Economics and Business Environment Awareness. |
| Exam Pattern |
200 questions in MCQ format |
| Language |
English |
| Application Fees |
INR 2,175 (General & OBC category) INR 1,087 (SC/ST, Persons with Disability & PwD) |
| Exam Purpose |
Admissions to MBA programmes offered by Panjab University |
| Course Offered |
MBA/PGDM |
| Exam Centre |
Chandigarh |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
2534813, 2534814, 2534811 |
| Official Website |
http://puchd.ac.in/ |
PU MET Application Process 2027
Registration: Dec ' 26
PU MET 2027 application forms will be released online in December, 2026. Students will be able to apply for the PU MET exam 2027 using their email ID and mobile number. PU MET registration form will be available online, and students have to complete the application process by submitting documents, the fee and the application form to the exam authorities.
The PU MET application process includes:
- Creating PU MET login
- Filling the PU MET 2027 application form
- Uploading photograph, signatures and other documents
- Paying the application fee
- Downloading the filled application form
PU MET Eligibility Criteria 2027
MBA in Retail Management and MBA in Banking and Insurance Management
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in any discipline from Panjab University or any other university recognised by UGC/AICTE with minimum 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have passed the final examination either from (a) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England or (b) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or (c) Institute of Company Secretaries of India or
- Candidate must have passed the AMIE examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate or the diploma examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate and has at least five years of research/teaching or professional experience
MBA in Information Technology & Telecommunications Management
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (BE/BTech in any Branch) from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum of 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree in any Science subject with Physics or Mathematics from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications (BCA) from Panjab University or its affiliated college with a minimum of 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have passed AMIE examination with a minimum 50% aggregate or has passed diploma examination with 60% aggregate and has at least five years of research/teaching or professional experience
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
- Candidate must have passed bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have passed MBBS degree from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate or
- Candidate must have passed bachelor’s degree in Science subject from Panjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate
- Candidate must have passed Diploma in Pharmacy from Punjab University or its affiliated colleges with a minimum 50% aggregate
PU MET Exam Pattern
Check the table below to know the detailed PU MET exam pattern 2027:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam |
Pen and Paper Mode |
| Language |
English |
| Marking Scheme |
1 mark for every correct answer |
| Question Format |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Sections |
6 |
| Total Questions |
200 |
PU MET Syllabus
To score well in the PU MET exam 2027, exam aspirants should prepare well with the help of PU MET 2027 syllabus. The important topics of each section of the syllabus is provided below for your references:
| Section | Important topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, national and international events, awards, books, business news and government schemes, basic knowledge about the country, culture, environment and history |
| Economics & Business Environment Awareness | Basic micro and macroeconomics concepts, economic policies, business organisations and the corporate environment |
| Data Interpretation & Problem Solving | Tables, graphs, charts, caselets and logical reasoning sets, along with data sufficiency, Venn diagrams and data comparison |
| Numerical Ability | Arithmetic (percentages, ratios, time and work, profit and loss), algebra, mensuration and number systems |
| Verbal Ability / Reasoning | Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, reading comprehension, analogies and logical reasoning |
| English Comprehension | Reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary practice |
PU MET 2027 Admission Process
Fill the Application form
Candidates need to register and fill out the PU MET 2027 application form to be able to appear for the exam. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories need to pay INR 2710 as an application fee. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) need to pay INR 1355 to apply for the exam. The fee can be paid online or at the SBI branch using the website-generated e-Challan.
Download PU MET 2027 Admit Card
Registered candidates will be issued PU MET 2027 admit card. Admit cards will be available on the official website and will not be sent to the candidates through post. Candidates can download hall tickets till exam day by using their login ID and password.
Appear for PU MET 2027
PU MET 2027 exam will be held in Paper-Based Test mode (PBT) at the Chandigarh Centre of the University. The exam duration will be for two hours.
Check PU MET 2027 Result
PU MET 2027 result will be announced on the official website. No scoresheet will be sent to the postal address of the appearing candidates. To view the result, candidates will need to log in by using the application number and password.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Candidates who will clear PU MET 2027 exam will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates called for the GD-PI is around eight times that of the total number of seats available for MBA courses in each category. Check the PU MET 2027 selection criteria weightage to prepare merit list below-
- PU MET Written Test: 85%
- Group Discussion: 7.5%
- Personal Interview: 7.5%
PU MET Exam Day Guidelines
Mentioned below are a few exam day guidelines that the students must follow:
- Candidates need to reach Chandigarh centre at least one hour before the PU MET exam
- Candidates new to Chandigarh should check exam centre location at least a day before to avoid the last-minute rush
- Candidates must carry PU MET admit card and one photo identity proof issued by the Government of India on the exam day
- Candidates should not wear a wristwatch, carry a calculator, smartphone or any other electronic gadget inside the exam hall
- Carry a pen and pencil for the test. Do not take any rough sheets inside the exam hall.
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PU MET Contact Information
Address: Assistant Registrar
University Institute of Applied Management Sciences,
South Campus, Sector-25 (Behind Alumni House),
Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014
UIAMS Office: 0172-2701403/ 0172-2534499
Email: met@pu.ac.in
FAQs Related to PU MET Exam
PU MET question paper is divided into 6 sections. Some topics include:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Problem Solving | Table, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets |
| Numerical Ability | Percentages, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Numbers and Its Applications, Algebra, Arithmetic |
| Reasoning | Syllogisms, Series, Arangements, Puzzles, Blood Relations |
| English Comprehension | Vocabulary, Phrases, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehensions, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms |
| General knowledge | Current Affairs, Awards and Winnders, Business, Government and Politics, Sports, Science |
| Business Awareness and Economics | Global Economy, Indian Economy, Business Trends |
No, candidates cannot appear more than once for the PU MET. The PU MET is held only once a year. Candidates have to wait for the next session if they miss this year's exam. The PU MET is being conducted in the PBT (paper-based test) mode. Based on the PU MET scores, students can apply for admission to various programmes offered by PU MET participating colleges. The exam will only be conducted in the paper-based test mode for all the sessions. The difficulty level of the PU MET is usually easy and the candidates can easily prepare for this exam. Candidates who wish to appear for the PU MET need to apply on the official website of Punjab University and fill out the PU-CET (PG) application form once the application window opens.
No, there is no provision of re-evaluation of the PU MET scores. Candidates can check their answers once the PU MET answer key is released and raise objections if there is an error. However, once the final answer key for PU MET is out, those answers will be considered final.
The level of difficulty of the PU MET exam is easy.
| Section | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Easy to Moderate |
| Economics and Business Environment Awareness | Moderate |
| Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving | Difficult |
| Numerical Ability | Moderate |
| English Comprehension | Easy |
There are no specific books recommended by Panjab University, the exam conducting authority for the PU MET exam, but the candidates can refer to the following:
- General Knowledge: Lucent's General Knowledge, Manorama Yearbook
- Economics and Business Environment: Newspapers like The Economic Times, Magazines like Business Today
- Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving: RS Aggarwal's "Quantitative Aptitude," Arun Sharma's "How to Prepare for Data Interpretation"
- Numerical Ability: RS Aggarwal's "Quantitative Aptitude"
- English Comprehension: Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy, High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin, SP Bakshi's General Objective English
PUMET stands for Punjab University Management Entrance Test. It is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, for admission to its MBA programmes offered by the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS). Candidates who appear for the PU MET exam can avail admission to various specialisations.
PU MET admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Along with the admit card, students should carry a valid government-issued photo ID proof such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Aadhar Card, etc.
To download PU MET admit card, follow:
- Open PU MET website
- Click on Login
- Enter user ID and Password
- Click on Download PU MET admit card
- Take a print
No, candidates can only download the PU MET admit card online from the website of Punjab University or PUMET website. Once the candidates have successfully registered for the PU MET exam, they will be allowed to download admit card once released.
PU MET result cum scorecard will be available online only. Follow the process mentioned below:
Go to official website
Look for PU MET Result
Enter Login ID and password and submit
The scorecard will appear on the screen
Take a printout of the scorecard
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