What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MSc (Biotechnology) through PUCAT?

In order to pursue MSc (Biotechnology), candidates should be a Science graduate with a minimum of 50% of marks, from a recognised University (45% in case of SC/ST). Candidates appearing in final examination of B.Sc. (Biology/Life Sciences/ BVSc & AH/ MBBS/ B.Pharm/ Mathematics and related subjects) degree are also eligible for admission and can appear in the Entrance Test.

What is mode and medium of PUCAT exam?

Candidates preparing to appear for Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam can check the below space to know about the mode and medium of PUCAT exam: Particulars Exam Level: State-level Exam Mode: Offline Exam Medium: English

What is Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam?

Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) is conducted by the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in order to offer students admission in various postgraduate courses. The exam is conducted annually and it is through qualifying PUCAT, that candidates are granted admission to the varsity. Through PUCAT, candidates can get admission in MBA, MA and MSc courses. The mode of the exam is offline and the medium of the entrance exam is English.

Who conducts PUCAT exam?

PUCAT exam is conducted by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University.

What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MA (Mass Communication) through PUCAT?

To pursue Mass Communication M.A (Mass Communication) through PUCAT, candidates need to be a graduate in any discipline with 45% marks. 5% relaxation for SC/ST students. The duration of Mass Communication MA (Mass Communication) course is of 2 Years. However, candidates are suggested to refer the Shiksha's page or the official website of PUCAT to know in detail about PUCAT exam.

PUCAT 2026 Exam: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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Updated on Jan 19, 2026 11:14 IST

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PUCAT 2026 is held every year by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU). The university conducts the Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test for getting admission into different undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes. VBSPU will put out the PUCAT 2026 exam pattern, syllabus, and full admission notice around May 2026. PUCAT 2026 registration is also expected to start in May itself. PUCAT exam date 2026 is in July 2026 (tentative), as the university usually does it around that time.

PUCAT Exam Date 2026: July 2026

More details about the exam will be shared soon on the official VBSPU admission website. Keep reading further to know a bit more about PUCAT 2026.

Table of contents

What is PUCAT?
PUCAT 2026 Important Dates
PUCAT Exam Highlights
PUCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Courses offered through PUCAT 2026
PUCAT 2026 Admission Process
PUCAT 2026 Admit Card
PUCAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
FAQs Related to PUCAT 2026

What is PUCAT?

PUCAT is held by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University to give students admission into different postgraduate courses. This exam happens every year to fulfil the seats in MBA, MA, and MSc courses. The entrance test is done offline i.e., pen-and-paper exam in English language.

The PUCAT exam has multiple-choice questions, and students get about 2 hours to finish the paper. Every year, lots of students appear for this university-level exam, and the competition keeps going up because VBSPU is quite popular and seats in each programme are limited.

Also Read: Top Humanities & Social Sciences Entrance Exams In India

PUCAT 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUCAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26	PUCAT 2026 Registration TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	PUCAT 2026 Exam TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
To Be Notified	PUCAT 2026 Counselling
To Be Notified	PUCAT 2026 Result
To Be Notified	PUCAT 2026 Admit Card

PUCAT Exam Highlights

Aspirants can check some key details about the admission test from the table below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Name of Entrance Exam	PUCAT
Conducting Body	Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Medium	English
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Type of Questions	MCQs
Official website	http://www.vbspu.ac.in/

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PUCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants must be aware of the eligibility criteria set by VBSPU before applying for PUCAT 2026. The course-wise PUCAT eligibility criteria are provided in the table below.

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MA	The candidate should be a graduate from any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% in their graduation from a recognized board.
MSc	The candidate should have completed their BSc and studied the chosen subject as a major during the BSc programme.
MBA	The candidate should have done their BBA/ BA/ BCom and should have secured a minimum of 45% in their graduation.

Courses offered through PUCAT 2026

The following postgraduate courses are offered through PUCAT. Their annual tuition fee is also mentioned in the table below.

Course Name	Annual Fee (in INR)
MBA (HRD, Finance & Control, and Business Economics)	55,450
MA (Applied Psychology and Mass Communication)	25,250
MSc Biotechnology	55,450
MSc Bio-Chemistry	55,450
MSc Microbiology	55,450
MSc in Environmental Science	55,450

Note- The fees provided above are for the faculty teaching departments at VBSPU. The fee structure for affiliated colleges may vary.

Also Read: MA Colleges accepting PUCAT in India

PUCAT 2026 Admission Process

The admission process to Purvanchal University through PUCAT is mentioned below.

Fill and Submit PUCAT Application Form: The PUCAT application forms will be available on the official website of the VBS Purvanchal University. Aspirants can only fill the application form online. Once they are done filling out the forms, they will have to pay an application fee by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.

Admit Card: Candidates who have successfully applied will be able to download their PUCAT admit cards when released online by the university. The admit card is an important document which needs to be carried to the exam centres along with a valid photo ID. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam.

PUCAT 2026: The PUCAT 2026 is going to be conducted offline; that is, you will take the test using pen and paper.
The question papers will only have MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) in them, which means you must choose the best answer from the options given. Candidates should get to the exam centre at the correct time. Do know, latecomers will not be allowed to sit for the PUCAT entrance test, no exceptions there.
It is important that candidates you get familiar with the PUCAT exam pattern and also the PUCAT syllabus so that you can give your absolute best performance on the PUCAT test.

PUCAT 2026 Result: The PUCAT results will come out for every programme and all courses right on the official university website. These PUCAT results will show your rank, which is based on the total marks you secured in the PUCAT entrance test.

Counselling for PUCAT
Once the PUCAT results have been released, the candidates who make it onto the merit list are going to be invited to finish their admission process right at the campus, in person.
Students absolutely have to bring both their original documents and also the photocopies of them to the counseling session.

PUCAT 2026 Admit Card

The PUCAT 2026 Admit Card will likely be released in June/July 2026, a few days before the expected July 2026 exam, after the May 2026 registration window closes, available for download from the official VBSPU Samarth portal for Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University admissions. You'll need a printout for the exam. VBSPU will release the PUCAT 2026 admit card on its official website. The steps to download it are provided below.

Check out the steps to download the PUCAT admit card 2026:

Candidates need to visit the official VBSPU website.
In the next step, candidates need to log in with their issued credentials (Application No and Password).
Candidates will be able to see the PUCAT 2026 admit card.
Candidates can now download their admit card.
Candidates are suggested to take a print of the admit card for future use.

PUCAT Exam Centre

The PUCAT entrance exam is going to be conducted right at the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University campus, which is the main place. Moreover, the PUCAT exam will happen across multiple shifts; you will find a few different testing times throughout the day.

PUCAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

PUCAT exam pattern for the test is provided in the table below.

Subject	No . of Questions	Marks
Logical reasoning	100	100
Data Interpretation	100	100
English	50	50
Total	250	250

PUCAT 2026 Syllabus

You should definitely review the PUCAT syllabus 2026; the examination board highly recommends it. This syllabus contains the precise subjects from which PUCAT questions may be drawn.
Be aware that the required course material—the syllabus for each course—will vary quite a lot. It is strongly advised for PUCAT candidates you really must go through the entire PUCAT syllabus in detail, making sure you don't overlook any crucial topics while preparing for the exam.