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PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through this, students get admission to MSc (PG) courses offered at Presidency University. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses. To apply for MSc course, the student have to be graduate from a recognised universiy/institute.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BSc (honours) programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. To know the eligibility for PUBDET exam, students can check the points mentioned below:Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (Class 12) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.The candidate must pass Class 12 with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.

The candidate have cleared (not before 2019) or appeared for BA (Hons) examination in 2023 from any recognised University. Appeared for BA  (Hons) exam and should have their final results at the time of counselling and produce their original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfil the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission.The candidate should appeared for their final BA (Hons) examination, but their final results have not been declared at the time of counselling, such candidates shall be given provisional admission on the basis of production of their previous mark sheets/grade cards of all previous semester/annual examinations at their Bachelor’s level. However, candidates are supposed to submit their final mark sheet till the mentioned date to ensure that they fulfil their minimum eligibility criteria for admission. Must secure the minimum required percentage of marks/CGPA in honours/major subject as per the following table in their BA (Hons) examination for final and confirmed admission.

Students can check MSc seats available at Presidency University, Kolakata for few of top specialisations from the table below:CoursesSeatsM.Sc. in Applied Economics6M.Sc. in Applied Geology5M.Sc. in Chemistry8M.Sc. in Geography6M.Sc. in Mathematics5

PUMDET is generally conducted in the month of June-July. The entrance exam dates are informed in advance for students to prepare well for the test. Last year, PUMDET exam scheduled was revised. PUMDET 2023 exam was held on July 30. After the exam, PUMDET result is declared on the official website of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates are informed that the result for Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) is declared in the form of Rank Cards.

No, direct admission for MSc at Presidency University Kolkata is not possible. The university conducts an entrance exam for the same. The student have to sit for PUMDETWxam for MSc course. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUMDET to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science courses. 

The alumni of Presidency University Kolkata alumni are working in Research (26%) followed by Education (22%) and Media and Communication (10%) sectors. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can check out the pie chart below:NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as IT, HR, Finance, Consulting, Arts and Design, Administrative, Community and Social Services and Sales sectors.DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

A total of 160 PG 2-year students have been placed during the Presidency University, Kolkata placements in recent years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of Students Placed in each year:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Total Students343 (PG 2-year)333 (PG 2-year)  342 (PG 2-year)No. of Students Placed28 (PG 2-year)88 (PG 2-year) 44 (PG 2-year)NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The average package offered during the 2023 placement drive at Presidency University Kolkata is yet to be released on the official website. However, the median package offered in 2022 placement drive is disclosed in the NIRF report 2023. The following table showcases the median package offered during Presidency University Kolkata placements 2022:Course  Median Package (2022)UG 3-yearsINR 4 LPAPG 2-yearsINR 7.24 LPANote: The median package mentioned data is taken from the Presidency University Kolkata NIRF report 2023.