PUCAT Application Form 2026: Check Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

Purvanchal University Common Admission Test 2026 ( PUCAT )

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 16:42 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

PUCAT 2026 application form is likely to be released in May 2026. Interested candidates can fill out PUCAT application form on official website - vbspu.ac.in/en/page/vbspu-admission. Aspirants are advised to check PUCAT 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. While filling out application form for PUCAT, applicants have to provide important information: personal details, educational details and passport-sized photographs. PUCAT 2026 application fee is to be paid online while filling form. Only successful applicants are issued PUCAT admit cards. They are necessary to take PUCAT entrance test. VBSPU will likely conduct PUCAT exam 2026 in July. Read further to learn details on PUCAT 2026 application process, in article below.

Table of contents
  • How to apply for PUCAT 2026
  • PUCAT 2026 Important Dates
  • Details to be filled in PUCAT 2026 Application Form
  • PUCAT 2026 Application Fee
  • PUCAT Application Form 2026 - Points to Remember
  • FAQs for PUCAT
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How to apply for PUCAT 2026

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PUCAT application process is completely online. It offers no offline forms for admission. Students need to submit an application form online before PUCAT exam dates.  

Steps to fill and submit PUCAT application form 2026 are provided below. 

  • Click on application form link on VBSPU's admission portal
  • Click on 'New Registration'.
  • Enter your name and contact details.
  • You will receive an OTP.
  • Enter it in required field to generate application number.
  • Log in again to complete your profile.  
  • Proceed to next page and enter required details.
  • Upload documents: a photograph, signature and ID proof.
  • Preview and submit by clicking on 'Confirm and Lock'. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the PUCAT 2026 application form be released?
A: 

The PUCAT 2026 application form is expected to be released in May 2026 on the official website of VBSPU.

Q:   What is the exam mode of the PUCAT 2026?
A: 

PUCAT is usually conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper-based mode at designated exam centres by VBSPU.

PUCAT 2026 Important Dates

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26

PUCAT 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

PUCAT 2026 Exam

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
To Be Notified

PUCAT 2026 Admit Card

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Details to be filled in PUCAT 2026 Application Form

Before filling the PUCAT application form, you should keep all details ready with you. It saves time and make process easy. The table below shows what information you need to fill. These include personal details, academic details, and contact information. If things are ready already, chances of mistake become less. This also help you complete the PUCAT registration smoothly and without stress.

Application Name

Father’s Name

Mother’s Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

Date of Birth

Permanent Address

Telephone Number

PIN Code

Class X mark sheet

Class XII mark sheet

Graduation Mark sheet (if applicable)

Passport-sized photograph

Signature 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MA (Mass Communication) through PUCAT?
A: 

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.

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

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.

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PUCAT 2026 Application Fee

PUCAT application fee depends on the category of the student. All students must pay PUCAT 2026 application fee to complete their application process. Students must pay PUCAT registration fee online after filling the application form. category-wise application fee for PUCAT 2026 exam is given below:

  • General/ OBC: INR 500
  • SC/ ST: INR 250

Also Read: PUCAT Preparation Tips 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I apply for PUCAT exam without paying the application fees?
A: 

No, you can not apply for PUCAT exam without paying application fees. PUCAT registration fees is mandatory for form submission. Students who do not submit the required fees are not eligible to sit for test. 

Q:   What is PUCAT application fee?
A: 

PUCAT application fee depends on the category of the student. Category-wise application fee for PUCAT 2026 exam is given below:

General/ OBC: INR 500
SC/ ST: INR 250

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PUCAT Application Form 2026 - Points to Remember

Some important points about PUCAT 2026 application form are mentioned here. 

Application form window will only be open for a brief while. Candidates are advised to apply within the given period. All the information provided must be true and correct. If there is any form of incorrect details provided, the candidate’s application will be rejected and the candidate can possibly face legal action. 

Application fee must be paid online only. Candidate can select the exam centre and course in the application form itself only. Take out two printouts of the application form. One for yourself and one to submit to the university. If sending the application form by post, ensure that the address is correct and accurate.

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FAQs for PUCAT

Candidates can check the FAQs related to PUCAT Exam below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is mode and medium of PUCAT exam?
A: 

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

 

Q:   Who conducts PUCAT exam?
A: 

PUCAT exam is conducted by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, you can not apply for PUCAT exam without paying application fees. PUCAT registration fees is mandatory for form submission. Students who do not submit the required fees are not eligible to sit for test. 

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 2 weeks ago

PUCAT application fee depends on the category of the student. Category-wise application fee for PUCAT 2026 exam is given below:

General/ OBC: INR 500
SC/ ST: INR 250

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

 

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

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 var

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

PUCAT exam is conducted by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University.

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