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

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

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.

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.

What is the exam pattern for PU MET?

PU-MET exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode. The exam is conducted for 2 hours or 120 minutes. The exam has six sections and 200 questions. Each section has equal number of multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark and has four options each. There is no negative markings. The total marks in the PU MET exam is 200.

PU MET Syllabus 2026: Download Section wise Syllabus PDF

Registration - 3 Jan '25 - 28 Mar '26

Updated on Aug 29, 2025 14:24 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

PU MET syllabus 2026 is spread across six broad sections, i.e. General Knowledge, Economics and Business Environment Awareness, Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/Reasoning, and English Comprehension. PU MET 2026 question paper will have multiple-choice questions from the important topics of the PU MET exam syllabus 2026. No out-of-syllabus questions will be asked in the exam. PU MET 2026 will likely be held in the last week of April 2026. Know all the sub-topics included in the PU MET syllabus in detail here.

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