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PUBDET 2023 Result 2023 has been released by the exam conducting body. Candidates who appeared for the exam can visit the official website of PUBDET to check and download the scorecard. Ahead of Result, PUBDET Answer Key was released at the official website of the exam on June 15. Candidates who were not satisfied were supposed to challenge the answer key till June 18. PUBDET exam 2023 was held on June 3 and 4. The exam date was revised by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board), the conducting body. Admit Card for the Education Common Entrance Test PUBDET 2023 was released on May 24. The application process for the common entrance exam took place between January 3, 2023 and January 31, 2023. PUBDET Application Correction Window was available from February 2 to 4. PUBDET 2023 result is available for download at official website of the exam.
What is PUBDET?
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 BA and BSc (honours) programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.
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Q: How long is the PUBDET 2023 paper?
The PUBDET 2023 exam was of 90 minutes i.e 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates can check the table below to know about the PUBDET 2023 exam pattern:
PUBDET 2023 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
50 (MCQs) | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
Q: What is the academic eligibility criteria for PUBDET 2023 exam?
Candidates interested to appear in PUBDET exam are required to check the eligibility criteria for the exam mentioned below. Check out the academic qualification below:
- Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (XII) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
- The candidate must pass XII 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.
Q: How can I apply online for PUBDET?
In order to appear for the PUBDET exam, candidates were required to first rgister and fill the application form of PUBDET exam. Candidate were supposed to visit the official website of WBJEEB in order to fill and apply for PUBDET 2023. Candidates were supposed to first register themselves on the official website of the university in order to apply for the 2023 PUBDET entrance exam. Once the candidate has registered themselves, aspirants can fill up the application form by following the step by step admission process.
PUBDET 2023 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUBDET 2023 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
3 Jun '23 - 4 Jun '23 | PUBDET Exam |
24 May '23 - 4 Jun '23 | PUBDET Admit Card |
2 Feb '23 - 4 Feb '23 | PUBDET Application Correction |
PUBDET 2023 Exam Highlights
| Exam Particulars |
Exam Statistics |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) |
| Conducting Body |
Presidency University, Kolkata |
| Level |
University |
| Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper Test) |
| Duration |
90 minutes |
| Medium |
English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages) |
| Official Website |
https://wbjeeb.nic.in/PUBDETCMS/public/home.aspx |
Q: Is PUBDET hard to crack?
As per the previous year's entrance exam, candidates found the PUBDET entrance exam moderate and simple. Students have to study from the syllabus as taught in class X and class XII. Candidates can check the PUBDET preparation tips below.
Understand the PUBDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.
Get the prescribed PUBDET syllabus for the applied course.
Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUBDET.
Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis.
Q: Does Presidency University offer a course in Performing Arts?
Yes. The Presidency University offers a course in Performing Arts (BPA). However, to get admission in the college, candidates have to appear for PUBDET. Given below are the courses offered through PUBDET exam:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Life Science
- Economics
- Geography
- Geology
- Bengali
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Hindi
- Performing Arts
Q: Is PUBDET for undergraduate courses only?
Yes. PUBDET is conducted by the Presidency University in order to offer candidates admission in Humanities and Science streams at the undergraduate level. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.
PUBDET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the 2023 PUBDET. Candidates are only eligible to apply if he/she meets the criteria met. The eligibility criteria for PUBDET 2023 are as follows:
Nationality
Citizen of India
Age Limit
No upper or lower age limit
Academic Qualification
- Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (XII) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
- The candidate must pass XII with at least five recognized subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognized subjects.
Apart from the above, in their qualifying exam in Class 12, candidates should have secured minimum aggregate score as mentioned in the table below:
| Course |
Minimum Aggregate Score |
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|---|---|---|---|
| General |
SC/ST |
OBC-A/B |
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| Physics |
70 |
52.50 |
63 |
| Chemistry |
70 |
52.50 |
63 |
| Mathematics |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Statistics |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Life Science |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Economics |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Geography |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Geology |
70 |
52.20 |
63 |
| Bengali |
60 |
45 |
54 |
| English |
65 |
48 |
58 |
| History |
65 |
48.75 |
58 |
| Philosophy |
60 |
45 |
54 |
| Political Science |
60 |
45 |
54 |
| Sociology |
60 |
45 |
54 |
| Hindi |
60 |
45 |
54 |
| Performing Arts |
60 |
45 |
54 |
Further, to secure admission in respective courses, candidates should also fulfil the academic criteria for admission as mentioned below:
| Course |
Special Academic Criteria |
|---|---|
| Bengali |
The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have Bengali as one subject with 60% marks in Bengali. |
| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one subject with 65% marks in English-A (WBHS) or 75% in English. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Arts stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have History as one subject with 65% marks in History. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one subject with 65% marks in English. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one subject with 60% marks in English. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one subject with 70% marks in English. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have Hindi as one subject with 60% marks in Hindi. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one subject with 60% marks in English. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Physics and 80% in Mathematics. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Chemistry. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Mathematics. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Mathematics or 80% in Statistics (if Statistics is one of the subjects taken at the 10+2 level). |
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| Life Sciences |
The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Statistics and Biology at 10+2 level. |
| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have Mathematics (not Business Mathematics) as one subject with 70% marks in English (A/B) and 75% in Mathematics. |
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| The candidate may apply from Arts / Science stream with any three of the following subjects at 10+2 level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Geology. |
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| The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 70% in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
PUBDET Admission Process
Candidates will have to firstly register themselves on the official website of the university in order to apply for the 2023 PUBDET entrance exam. Once the candidate has registered themselves, aspirants can fill up the application form. Here’s a step by step admission process:
Step 1: Registration
The candidate will have to register themselves on the official website of the university by entering details such as:
| Name |
Gender |
| Father’s name |
Identification Type |
| Mother’s name |
Mobile Number |
| Date of Birth |
Category |
| Email ID |
|
Candidates need to have a valid working mobile number and email-ID as the board will provide candidates about the latest updates and notifications. Candidates are advised to double-check the details before pressing the submit button. All details must match the school credentials
Step 2: Fill PUBDET Application Form
Candidates can only fill PUBDET 2023 application online on the official website of WBJEEB. There is no offline/printed application form available for this entrance exam for Presidency University admissions.
Step 3: Download PUBDET Admit Card
Aspirants need to download the admit card for PUBDET exam from the official website of the exam. After downloading the admit card, candidates need to take a clear print out of the admit card and carry the same to their allotted test centre.
Step 4: Appear for PUBDET Exam
Candidates need to reach their test centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of PUBDET exam. Aspirants need to carry the below-mentioned documents to their PUBDET test centre:
- A hard copy of PUBDET admit card
- Copy of coloured photograph uploaded while filling the application form online.
- Any photo identity card in original (like Aadhar card/Pan Card/Passport/10th Standard Admit Card/School ID card).
PUBDET exam is of one hour 30 minutes duration and it contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Step 5: Check PUBDET Result
The final result for PUBDET exam will be declared in the form of Rank Cards. PUBDET rank cards would contain information such as the candidate’s total score and rank. Aspirants can check PUBDET result on the official website of WBJEEB.
Step 6: Counselling
After the result for PUBDET is released, a separate notification is issued by WBJEEB informing about counselling details and schedule. Aspirants need to take part in PUBDET counselling to secure admission in courses offered at Presidency University based on their rank in PUBDET exam.
Q: When will the PUBDET 2023 exam be conducted?
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 BA and BSc (honours) programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. For this academic session, PUBDET exam was held on June 3 and 4 instead of May 20 and May 21.
Q: Is the application form available at the university?
No. The PUBDET application form was available online and not in offline mode. Notably, candidates can check the steps to know about PUBDET application form filling here.
- After successfully registering, candidates can fill the application form by entering information such as personal details such as domicile, category, PwD status, home district, family income status, religion, nationality etc. Academic qualifications of class X and XII details also need to be filled in.
- After filling in the aforementioned details, the candidate needs to choose any two zones of examination in order of his/her choice and submit the application.
- In the next step, the candidate needs to upload the required images.
Q: What are the detailed required to be filled on the PUBDET application form?
Candidates are required to fill the following details on the PUBDET 2023 application form:
Name | Gender |
Father’s name | Identification Type |
Mother’s name | Mobile Number |
Date of Birth | Category |
Email ID | |
Courses offered through PUBDET 2023
| Science |
Humanities |
|---|---|
| Physics |
Political Science |
| Chemistry |
Bengali |
| Mathematics |
Sociology |
| Geography |
English |
| Life Sciences |
History |
| Geology |
Philosophy |
| Economics |
Hindi |
| Statistics |
Performing Arts |
PUBDET Exam Centres
The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres will be based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.
Given below are the exam centres from the previous year for the candidate's reference:
| Bankura (681) |
Kolkata-Central (811) |
| Asansol (701) |
Kolkata-North/Salt Lake (812) |
| Durgapur (702) |
Kolkata-South (813) |
| Burdawan (711) |
Malda (821) |
| Coochbihar (721) |
Kharagpur (832) |
| Siliguri (732) |
Hadlia (842) |
| Srirampur (763) |
Berhampur (851) |
| Howrah (770) |
Kalyani (861) |
Note: Any exam centre/zone may be dropped if adequate numbers of candidates are not available or under any unavoidable circumstance. If any such incidents arise, the candidate will be allocated to an alternative exam centre.
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PUBDET 2023 Contact Information
Address: Controller of Examinations, West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations board, AQ-13/1, Sector –V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
Phone No.: 1800-3450-050
PUBDET 2023 FAQs
Check out PUBDET 2023 exam FAQs below.
Q: Can I choose the PUBDET exam centre?
Yes. Candidates can choose the exam centre the nearest to them. However, candidates are advised that once the application form is submitted, the candidate can not change their exam centre so be careful.The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned will be final and no changes will be made. No request for change of allocated centre will be entertained under normal circumstances.
Q: What is the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam?
Candidates check the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam below:
| Stream | Institute Type | Institute | Program | Quota | Open | Open (PwD) | OBC - A | OBC - A (PwD) | OBC - B | OBC - B (PwD) | SC | SC (PwD) | ST | ST (PwD) | Tuition Fee Waiver | TotalSeats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (Paper II) | State Government | Presidency University (900009) | B. Arts in English | All India | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| English (Paper II) | State Government | Presidency University (900009) | B. Arts in English | Home State | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| - | - | - | Total | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Q: What are the important details related to PUBDET 2023 counselling?
Candidates are required to keep the following information in mind while appearing for PUBDET counselling round:
- Candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre.
- Aspirants need to appear in-person at their counselling centre.
- Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates.
- The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified their BA/BSc (honors) degree through regukar examination of the university as per merit.
- Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in PUBDET 2023 entrance exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
PUBDET is a Bachelor's degree test and through PUBDET, students get admission to BA and BSc (UG) courses offered at Presidency University. PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through PUMDET, students get admission to MA and MSc (PG) courses offered at the university. Presidency University Master De
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, if you have enrolled in Govt./Govt. Aided or Govt Sponsred College in Westbengal, which is under Govt. Of WB you have the option of writing in English as well as Bengali.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 5 days ago
Step-wise Preparation for PUBDET are mentioned below:
Step 1: Understand the PUBDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.
Step 2: Get the prescribed PUBDET syllabus for the applied course.
Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUBDET
Step 4: Create a day to day and weekly time table on
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
To score well in PUBDET, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Even if it's general topics which you have covered, go through them once again. Strategize your plans on an hourly, daily and weekly basis. There is no success without hard work and in order to get admission,
Contributor-Level 10
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Candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 (three) papers in PUBDET exam given below from the following table:
Paper | For Admission into | Syllabus | Version of question paper |
I | Geography | Geography (100 marks) | English and Bengali |
II | English | English (100 marks) | English |
III | Economics Statistics Mathematics | Mathematics and English (80+20 = 100 marks)* | English and Bengali |
IV | Political Science | Political Science (100 marks) | English and Bengali |
V | Bengali | Bengali (100 marks) | Bengali |
VI | Hindi | Hindi (100 marks) | Hindi |
VII | Chemistry Physics Geology | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (40+30+30 =100 marks)* | English and Bengali |
VIII | History | History (100 marks) | English and Bengali |
IX | Life Sciences | Biology (100 marks) | English and Bengali |
X | Philosophy/ Sociology/ Performing Arts | Basic English, Logical reasoning and General Knowledge (50+30+20 = 100 marks)* | English |
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The candidate has to carry their admit card, passport size photograph and any government authorised ID such as Aadhar Card/Driving License/Voter's ID. The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentione
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer entered. A total of 2 marks is awarded per correct answer entered.
PUBDET 2023 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
50 (MCQs) | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
Contributor-Level 10
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes. Candidates are advised to keep a backup of the admit card, as well as the hall ticket, which will be used for the counselling rounds. As per the official notification of PUBDET website, candidates appearing in the exam should note that “Duplicate admit cards cannot be generated after the examin
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam. The official website informs: “Candidates must ensure that the admit card is not mutilated/ distorted/ soiled even by accident. Candidates with such mutilated/ distorted/ soiled admit cards will not be allowed to
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1 Institutes accepting PUBDET
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- Total Fees: ₹ 5,400
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- 3 years
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- Full Time
How is PUBDET different from PUMDET?