PUCAT Exam Date 2025 (OUT): Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Sep 1, 2025 13:41 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

PUCAT 2026 Dates: VBSPU will soon release PUCAT 2026 exam dates and schedule on its official website. PUCAT 2026 registration is likely to begin in May. Candidates can apply for PUCAT exam 2026 on its official website: vbspu.ac.in/en. VBSPU conducts PUCAT annually for university admissions to UG and PG courses. Interested students can keep an eye on the exam's official website or this page for more updates. However, the tentative dates are provided on this page.

Also Read - PUCAT Pattern

Q: Is the PUCAT exam paper in MCQ format?

The PUCAT pattern is provided in the table below.

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

Q: Can I go to the university and get the PUCAT application form?

Yes. Candidates can avail the PUCAT application form at the university and can also download the PUCAT application form and submit it. In order to fill the PUCAT application form, candidates need to meet the required eligibility criteria for the exam. To know about the required eligibility criteria for PUCAT exam, candidates can visit the official website of Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) or can check the Shiksha page to get detailed information about PUCAT eligibility criteria.

Q: I have done my BA in Political Science, can I do my MA through PUCAT?

Yes. Candidates can apply for MA through PUCAT if they have completed their BA in Political Science. In order to pursue MA through PUCAT, candidates are required to meet the required eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the MA at the official website of the exam as well on Shiksha page. The candidate should be a graduate from any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% in their graduation from a recognised board.

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PUCAT 2026 Admission Process
PUCAT 2026 Important Dates
FAQs Related to PUCAT 2026 Dates

PUCAT 2026 Admission Process

Before getting into the possible PUCAT 2026 dates, let's take a look at the various steps of the PUCAT selection process.

Application Form: Students who are interested in pursuing a course at the V.B.S Purvanchal University, can fill the PUCAT application form online. Aspirants have to fill out the form online, download it and send it by post to the university before the last date. The application fee can also be paid at the campus along with the application form.

Admit Card: Successful applicants can download the PUCAT admit card from the official website a week or two before the exam dates. The admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre. Without it, aspirants will not be allowed to take the entrance exam. It mentions important information like the exam centre address, exam timings, reporting time, exam day guidelines, etc.

PUCAT: PUCAT 2026 is likely to be held in July. It is advised that the aspirants show up well before time for the entrance exam as late comers will be barred from taking it.

PUCAT Results: A couple weeks after the exam, PUCAT results will be announced online. Examinees will have to enter their roll numbers, dates of birth and a captcha code to access the results. Also, it must be noted that the results will be published in the form of a merit list.

PUCAT Counselling: Candidates whose names are on the merit list will be called for counselling at the university to complete the admission process. Students will have to bring the original documents and their copies to the campus at the given schedule and timing.

Commonly asked questions

Q: In how many shifts PUCAT exam will be held?

PUCAT is usually held in three shifts -

First Shift- 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Second Shift- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Third Shift- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Q: Can I get admission in MSc in Biochemistry through PUCAT?

In order to seek admission in MSc Biochemistry candidates will be required to apply and appear for the Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) to get admission to the university. Candidates can get all the details related to PUCAT admission process at the official webiste of Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University and also at Shiksha page. It is important for canidtaes to meet the eligibility criteria to get admission in MSc Biochemistry course.

Q: Do I have to register before applying for PUCAT?

Yes, candidates are supposed to register to appear for the PUCAT exam. After the application process, candidates are provided an application form number which they can use to log in and check the details such as admit card and results. Candidates can get all the details related to PUCAT application form, fees, application and admission process at the official website of the exam or on Shiksha page.

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

FAQs Related to PUCAT 2026 Dates

Some important FAQs on PUCAT dates are provided below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to prepare for the PUCAT entrance exam?

The Purvanchal University Common Admission Test PUCAT is administered by the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) in order to admit students to the university's undergraduate and graduate programmes. However, in order to be accepted into the desired course, one must study diligently and prepare properly for the PUCAT. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to prepare for the PUCAT. Step 1: Understand the PUCAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme. Step 2: Get the prescribed PUCAT syllabus for the applied course. Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUCAT. Step 4: Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis.

Q: When will PUCAT Admit Card release?

The PUCAT 2025 admit card will tentatively be released towards the end of June 2025 while the exam is likely to be conducted in July 2025.

Q: In how many shifts PUCAT exam will be held?

PUCAT is usually held in three shifts -

First Shift- 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Second Shift- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Third Shift- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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

The 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.

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