PUBDET Preparation 2025: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2025 ( PUBDET )

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Porishmita Paul
Updated on Aug 6, 2025 16:54 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

PUBDET 2025 Preparation - PUBDET 2025 releases on August 9. WBJEEB has conducted this undergraduate-level entrance on June 21 & 22, 2025. PUBDET is conducted for admissions to BA and BSc programmes at Presidency University. Over the years, this state-level entrance exam has become increasingly competitive. Examinees who score well will be called for PUBDET 2025 counselling, based on which admissions will be finalised. On this page, we will discuss some PUBDET preparation tips. Along with that, we will also take a look at the PUBDET paper pattern, syllabus and marking scheme. Read on to learn how to prepare for PUBDET 2025.

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PUBDET Result Will Be Declared on 9th August, 2025

Table of content
  • PUBDET 2025 Highlights
  • PUBDET 2025 Pattern
  • PUBDET 2025 Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for PUBDET 2025?
  • FAQs Related to PUBDET 2025 Preparation
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PUBDET 2025 Highlights

Some key information about PUBDET 2025 is provided in the table below. 

Particulars 

Details 

Exam Name

Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET)

Conducting Body

Presidency University, Kolkata

Level

University

Exam Date 

June 21 & 22, 2025

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

Duration

90 minutes

Medium

English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages)

Official Website

https://wbjeeb.nic.in/pubdet/

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PUBDET 2025 Pattern

Before getting into the preparation strategy, let's take a look at the PUBDET 2025 pattern and marking scheme. 

Particulars

Details

Mode 

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

Duration

90 minutes

Medium

English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages)

No. of Questions

50 (MCQs)

Total Marks

100

Marks for each correct answer 

2

Marks for each incorrect answer 

-0.5

Marks for no response 

0

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PUBDET 2025 Syllabus

For an effective PUBDET preparation, it is important that the examinees are well aware of the syllabus. The same is provided in the table below. 

Paper/ Subject

PUBDET 2025 Syllabus

Economics

Mathematics and English

Performing Arts

Basic knowledge of theatre, music and dance

English

English

Political Science

English and basic polity

History

History

Hindi

Hindi

Geography

Geography, English and basic scientific aptitude

Sociology

Social awareness, English and general aptitude

Bengali

Bengali

Philosophy

Reasoning, general knowledge and elements of basic philosophy

Physics

Physics

Life Science

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Chemistry

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Geology

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Statistics

Mathematics

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How to Prepare for PUBDET 2025?

The preparation strategy for PUBDET 2025 is quite straightforward. Refer to the points provided below to plan it out efficiently. 

  • Prepare a timetable - Once you have gone through the pattern and syllabus of the exam, prepare a timetable considering the time left for the exam. Make sure that your timetable covers all the topics of the syllabus and that you have enough time for revisions. Also, dedicate the last few days before the exam to practice questions. 
  • Gather the best study material - It always comes in handy if you have the best resources at your disposal. Google the best books for PUBDET preparation. However, this is an undergrad-level entrance test, your notes from classes 11 and 12 may suffice. If you are going for a guidebook, make sure that it covers all the topics and has plenty of questions and sample papers. Also collect old PUBDET question papers, sample tests and mock tests. 
  • Revise - Revision is the key to retention. While you're studying, try and make short notes that you can go through at the end of the day. You can also schedule revisions after completing a certain topic. 
  • Solve plenty of questions - The best way to familiarise yourself with the test is to go through it before the exam day. Apart from topic-wise questions, keep solving test papers every now and then. When you sit down to solve a sample paper or an older PUBDET paper, you can time yourself. This way you can work on your speed. And when you evaluate the papers that you have solved, you will figure out what are the areas that you find difficult. You can work on those areas some more. 
  • Take breaks - Under pressure, it is super easy to disregard rest. Make sure you get time away from your PUBDET preparation. Take short breaks, take a walk, listen to music, chat friends up, or whatever makes you feel relaxed. However, do not get carried away. Come back from your breaks. 
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FAQs Related to PUBDET 2025 Preparation

Some important FAQs on PUBDET preparation are listed below. 

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Answered a week ago

Yes, you can apply for more than one subject in PUBDET 2026. Students can apply for a maximum of two subjects in one year, but they must pay the exam fee for both subjects.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Candidates have to fill out the form online from the WBJEEB official site. The application process includes: fill in details, upload photos and documents, and pay the exam fee before the last date.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The PUBDET fee is around INR 500 per subject. If you apply for two subjects, you need to pay for both separately.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Yes, there is. Every right answer gives 1 mark, but a wrong one cuts 0.25 marks. If you don't answer, no marks given or cut.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

PUBDET is conducted offline. Students need to answer multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each subject paper has 50 questions, and aspirants fill in their answers on an OMR sheet.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The PUBDET syllabus is mostly from your class 11 and 12 subjects. It depends on what subject you choose like Physics, Chemistry, Math, History, English, Political Science and more.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Candidates can apply for PUBDET if they have passed class 12 or a similar level exam from any recognised board. Marks requirement can be different for each subject. Only Indian students can apply for PUBDET 2026.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The PUBDET exam is organized every year by WBJEEB, which means West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, for Presidency University Kolkata.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The PUBDET exam is mainly for getting admission into undergraduate programs like BA and BSc at Presidency University. It helps the college choose students based on their exam marks.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

PUBDET means Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test. It's an exam for students who want to study BA or BSc (Honours) courses in Presidency University Kolkata. The test happens in offline mode using pen and paper.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

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