PU MET 2026 Question Papers: Download Previous Year Question & Sample Papers PDF

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. 

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.

• 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

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.

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

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. 

PU MET question paper is divided into 6 sections. Some topics include: