PU CET (PG) 2024 - Panjab University Combined Entrance Test (PG) : Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

PU CET (PG) 2024 - Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PG) acronym as PU CET (PG) is conducted by the Punjab University for admission to various postgraduate courses offered by it and its affiliated institutes.

PG Courses

Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PG) 2024 Important Dates

Date of Notification & Start of Online Registration

• Yet to be Announced

Last Date of Submission of Application Form

• Yet to be Announced

Date of Download of Admit Cards

• Yet to be Announced

Date of Entrance Exam

• Yet to be Announced

Date of Declaration of Result

• Yet to be Announced 

PU CET (PG) 2024 Eligibility

Educational Qualification

For Master of Laws (L.L.M. 2-Year Course)

Aspiring candidates should have passed/appeared in the final year of LL.B. degree (3-Year Course) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 5-year integrated course of the Panjab University Or an equivalent degree of another University recognized as equivalent to the Panjab University.

For M.C.A.

Aspiring candidates should have a recognized first degree of a minimum of three years’ duration in any discipline from Panjab University with at least 50% marks and with Mathematics at 10+2 or at graduation level (all three years); Or B.C.A. from Panjab University with 50% marks Or

For M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

Aspiring candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Journalism and Mass Communication or a bachelor’s degree in any subject attaining at least 50% marks in the aggregate. or

B.A./B.Sc. with Honours in Journalism and Mass Communication. or Master's Degree examination in any subject.

For Master in Public Health

Aspiring candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.

For M.A. (English)

Aspiring candidates should have passed one of the following qualifying exams.

• B.A. with Honours in English
• Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
• Diploma in Physical Education examination or Postgraduate Diploma in Library Science after having passed B.A. or B.Sc.
• B.A. (Pass)/B.Sc. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the Elective English.
• Obtained a B.A. degree through English only regulation obtaining at least 45% marks in Elective English.
• Obtained B.A. after passing the examination in an Oriental Classical Language or a Modern Indian Language with at least 45% marks (out of the aggregate excluding the additional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination in English.
• Master’s degree examination in another subject or another Faculty.
• B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45% marks.
• B.Sc. (Hons. School).

For M.Tech. (Instrumentation)

Aspiring candidates should have passed a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer/Chemical/Electrical/Electronics/ Mechanical/ Production/ Instrumentation/ Biomedical Engineering / M.Sc. In Physics or Electronics or Instrumentation with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.

For M.Tech. (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree (4-years after 10+2) in Engineering/Technology, i.e. B.E. /B. Tech. (in any Branch). Or Master’s degree in Physics/Chemistry/Biophysics/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Nano Science/Electronics with minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.

For M.E. (Chemical)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.E. (Chemical) or an equivalent examination with a CGPA of 6.75 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate (where % age marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination i.e. B.E. / B.Tech. in the appropriate discipline or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate.

For M.Tech. (Polymer)

Aspiring candidates must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60% marks (where %age marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination i.e. B.E./B.Tech in the appropriate discipline or any other equivalent qualifying degree as approved by the Syndicate.

Master’s Degree in Technical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Chemistry (with Mathematics up to Graduation) Or an equivalent examination with at least 55% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

For M.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.Sc. (Three Year Course) with Mathematics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects/ B.Sc. (Hons. School) / B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) with Mathematics as Compulsory subject or any other equivalent examination as approved by the Syndicate, Panjab University, Chandigarh. A candidate seeking admission must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 6.25 or 55% marks (where %age marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination as mentioned above.

For M.E. (Instrumentation & Control)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Instrumentation and Control/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

For M.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.E. or B. Tech or equivalent in Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering /Electronics and Telecom Engineering with at least 60% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other university recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

For M.E. (Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.E. or B. Tech or equivalent in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology with at least 60% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

M.Tech. (Microelectronics)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering/ Electrical/Electronics/Microelectronics/Electronics & Electrical Communications/Electronics & Telecommunication/Information/Instrumentation Engineering/M. Sc. Applied Physics/M.Sc. Physics with specialization in Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics (as approved by AICTE) with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

For M.B.A. (Executive)

Aspiring candidates should have completed one of the following exams.

(i) A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate or any other examination with 50% marks recognized by the University as equivalent thereto; Or

The final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India; Or

Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare or Diploma in Marketing Management with not less than 60% marks in the aggregate, provided the candidate holds a bachelor’s degree. (ii) Two years whole time Executive experience in a Commercial or Industrial establishment after passing the qualifying examination as given above. Members of all India or State Administrative/Technical Services and Defence Personnel holding administrative posts with not less than 2 years of Executive experience will also be eligible.

For M.B.E. (Master of Business Economics)

Aspiring candidates should have completed one of the following exams.

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any discipline of the University or a Degree of any other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. Or
• Pass in the final examination conducted by (a) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, (b) The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and (c) the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

For MEFB (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business)

Aspiring candidates should have completed one of the following exams.

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any discipline of the University or a Degree of any other University which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate. Or
• A pass in the final examination conducted by (a) The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India, (b) The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and (c) The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

For M.Com. (Honours)

Aspiring candidates should have completed one of the following exams.

• B.Com. / B.Com. (Hons.) / BBA with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate. Or
• B.Com. (Hons.) Degree with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate Or
• A graduate with Honours in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics or Commerce with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate; Or
• A graduate with 50% marks in the aggregate having offered either Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, Computer Application, Information Technology or Computer Science as a subject in the examination. Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelors degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages [Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi(Gurmukhi Script)] and/or in a classical language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate; 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional papers, English and Elective subject was taken together. Or
• A pass of the Final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England/Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England/ Institute Company Secretaries of India Or
• Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.
• Provided that a candidate who seeks admission based on qualifications mentioned in (c), (d), (e) above shall be required to qualify within one year from the date of Admission (either with Semester-I examination or with Semester-II examination) in a special examination in two paper (s) on
  (i) Commercial and Taxation Laws and
  (ii) Accounting and Auditing, in accordance with the Syllabus as may be prescribed by the Senate. Further that the maximum marks shall be 100 on each paper and the pass marks shall be 35% as in B.Com. examination. There shall be no internal assessment in these papers and marks in these papers will not be counted for the Semester Examination.

For M.Com. (Business Innovations)

Aspiring candidates should have completed one of the following exams.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com.) or Business Administration (B.B.A) with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
• B.Com. (Hons.) Degree with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
• Graduation with Honours in Economics OR Mathematics OR Statistics OR Commerce with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
• Graduation with 50% marks in the aggregate in any other discipline of the University OR
• a degree of any other University that has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto. Provided that in case of candidates having a bachelor’s degree in the University through Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/Gurumukhi script) and/or in a classical language (Sanskrit/Persian/ Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate. 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by considering the full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together; OR
• A pass in the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England/ Institute of Cost Accountants of India or England; OR
• A pass in the final examination conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India; OR
• Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.

For Master in Business Administration, Commerce and Information Technology

Aspiring candidates should have passed either a BA/B.Sc./B.Com./any other Graduation Degree from Panjab University or any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.

Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)

A person who has passed/appeared in any one of the following examinations:

• Candidates who have obtained at least 55% marks in the B.P.Ed. Degree/ B.Sc. degree in Physical education, Health Education, and Sports from Panjab University and any other University recognized by Panjab University are eligible for admission.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (After graduation)/Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education of Panjab University and any other University recognized by Panjab University obtaining not less than 55% marks.
• A Bachelor of Physical Education (Four Years Degree after 10+2) of Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University obtaining not less than 55% marks.
• Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent to (a), (b), or (c). Provided that the candidate admitted under any of the clauses (a) to (d) qualifies in the Standard Physical Efficiency Test.

M.Sc. (Hons. School) Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, Physics, Physics & Electronics and Zoology (Semester Systems)

Aspiring candidates should have completed a B.A./ B.Sc. (Pass or Honours) examination with 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC) of the Panjab University or any other examination recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto with the subject desirous of seeking admission in M.Sc. (Honours School) course as an elective subject for three years. For Entrance Test to M. Sc. (Hons. School) Mathematics B.A./B.Sc. (General) with Mathematics from the colleges affiliated to Panjab University or from other Universities as recognized by the Panjab University. Note: B.Sc. (MLT) course has not been made equivalent to B.Sc. (Hons. School) Biochemistry of Panjab University. The candidates who are already students of Panjab University Teaching Department and have passed/appeared/appearing in the B.Sc. (Honours School) the final examination of the University during the current session in the relevant subject are not required to appear in the M.Sc. (Honours School) Admission Entrance Test. Their admission to the course shall be governed by the relevant rules and regulations of the University. For M.Sc. (Hons. School) Biophysics B.Sc.(H.S.) in Biophysics of Panjab University or B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hons.) in Biophysics/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology of the Panjab University or any other examination recognized as equivalent or B.Sc. with i) Physics, ii) Chemistry and iii) any one of the subjects from life sciences during all the three years of the graduation.

For M.Sc. (Hons. School) Computer Science

Aspiring candidates should have passed a BCA/B.Sc. (Hons. School) in Computer Science/B. Tech. /B.E. (Computer Science/Engineering) or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with 50% marks.

PU CET (PG) 2024 Syllabus

PU CET (PG) consists of questions from the relevant subjects studied in the qualifying exams. However, there can be questions from the following subjects/topics:

• Reasoning
• English
• Legal Aptitude
• GK
• General Awareness

PU CET (PG) 2024 Pattern

PU CET (PG) consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. However, it can also contain descriptive-type questions for some specific courses.

PU CET (PG) 2024 Dates

PU CET (PG) is held normally in the month of June.

How to apply for PU CET (PG) 2024?

Aspiring candidates can apply for the exam online by visiting the university website i.e. https://cetpg.puchd.ac.in / and follow the instructions given there.

PU CET (PG) 2024 Fee

PU CET (PG) exam fee for various categories is as follows. 

• For General Category candidates - Rs.2175/-
• For SC/ST/PwD Category candidates - Rs.1080/-

Note: Students applying for an additional subject required to pay Rs.500/- extra.

PU CET (PG) 2024 Centres

PU CET (PG) will be conducted at the following centers.

• Chandigarh
• Ludhiana
• Hoshiarpur
• Muktsar

PU CET (PG) 2024 Contact Details

Coordinator
Panjab University
Sector 14
Chandigarh -160014
Web: https://cetpg.puchd.ac.in