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Q: What is the level of difficulty of PUMET exam?

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

Q: What is the duration and mode of PU MET exam?

The PU MET exam will be conducted in the paper-based test mode across different test centres. Candidates will be required to visit the exam centre with their admit card and take the test. They will be required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet and finally submit it to the invigilator. The PU MET exam will be conducted for two hours or 120 minutes. Students must reach the exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins.

Q: Is the syllabus for PUMET similar to other MBA entrance exams?

The PU MET syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exams, which is Data Interpretation, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Ability, English Comprehension and General Awareness, only their nomenclature is different. So, candidates preparing for PU MET has to study the same subject, topics and sub-topics that they have to study in CAT, MAT or CMAT, etc. Also, the PU MET exam has a unique section, Business Environment, but the difficulty level of this section is usually easy. In fact, candidates can use the same books for studying for PU MET as well as other MBA entrance exams. In terms of difficulty level of the exam, PU MET is easier in comparison to other MBA entrance exams. The difficulty level of PU MET question paper is usually easy and there is no sectional time limit.

Q: What are the important topics for Business Environment and Awareness section in PU MET?

The Business Environment and Awareness is an important section of the PU MET syllabus. The important topics include: Economic Terminology Indian Economy World Economy Business Environment and Trends Government Policies and Schemes Financial and Economic News Banking and Financial Institutions Important Business Personalities

Q: Is there a sectional time limit in PU MET exam?

No, there is no sectional time limit in the PU MET exam. The PU MET exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode or offline mode hene sectional timings do not make sense. Candidates have the flexibility to allocate time across the six sections of the PU MET question paper as they see fit within the total of two hours duration.

Q: What is the marking scheme of PU MET exam?

PU MET has a total of 200 questions. For each correct attempt, one mark is awarded and one mark is deducted for an incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of PU MET is 200. Candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly as they will not be awarded marks for incorrect answers. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance as there is no negative marking.

Q: Does PU MET exam have subjective type of questions?

The PU MET exam consists mostly of objective-type questions, such as multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and there may not be subjective questions included in the exam. The exam pattern typically includes sections with objective-type questions. Each question carries one mark, and there are 200 questions spread across the six sections of the PU MET question paper. The medium of the PU MET question paper is English.

Q: What are the important topics for PU MET exam?

PU MET question paper is divided into six sections. These sections are: Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Knowledge and Economics and Business Awareness. These sections are further divided into the important topics which the question paper will be based on. Some of the topics include: Data Interpretation and Problem Solving: Table, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets, etc. Numerical Ability: Percentages, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Numbers and Its Applications, Algebra, Arithmetic, etc. Reasoning: Syllogisms, Series, Arangements, Puzzles, Blood Relations, etc. English Comprehension: Vocabulary, Phrases, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehensions, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, etc. General knowledge: Current Affairs, Awards and Winnders, Business, Government and Politics, Sports, Science, etc. Business Awareness and Economics: Global Economy, Indian Economy, Business Trends, etc.

Q: Are there any books recommended for PUMET preparation?

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

Updated on Sep 22, 2025 13:47 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

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PU MET Exam Pattern: Overview
PU MET 2025 Syllabus: Overview
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PU MET Exam Pattern: Overview

Check important points of the PU MET exam pattern in the table below.

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there a sectional time limit in PU MET exam?

Q: What is the marking scheme of PU MET exam?

PU MET 2025 Syllabus: Overview

Take a look at the PU MET 2025 syllabus below:

Section	Important Topics
Data Interpretation	Table, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Chart, Data Sufficiency, Caselets
Numerical Ability	Ratio and Proportion, Algebra, Percentages, Numbers and its applications, Geometry, HCF & LCM, Time, Speed and Distance
Analytical Ability/Reasoning	Direction Sense, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Clocks and Calendars, Data Structures, Series, Arrangements
English Comprehension	Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms, Synonyms, Sentence Correction, Contextual Usage, Idioms and Phrases
General Knowledge	Current Affairs, Economy, Awards, Sports, Business, Government and Politics, Geography
Economics and Business Environment Awareness