Panjab University Admissions 2024: Application Form, Courses, Eligibility, Last Date To Apply

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Panjab University admissions are done through an entrance test conducted by the university. The university conducts various entrance tests such as PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, PU LAW, PUTHAT, PULEET, MBAUSOL, PU MPhil, and PhD Entrance Test for admission to its UG, PG, and doctoral-level courses. Panjab University offers multiple UG, PG, and PhD programs in the streams of Arts, Business Management & Commerce, Design & Fine Arts, Education, Engineering & Technology, Languages, Law, Medical Sciences, and Science.

Some of the popular courses at Panjab University are BE/BTech, MBA, B.Sc, and LLB. Admission to BE/BTech is done through JEE Main examination followed by counselling. While MBA, B.Sc, and LLB admissions are based on an entrance test conducted by the university. Panjab University also accepts national-level entrance tests such as NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, GPAT, etc. for admission to various courses.

Apart from regular UG, PG, and Doctoral courses, the university provides PG Diploma, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Certificate courses. For these Diploma and Certificate courses, students are required to complete intermediate level and for PG Diploma, applicants must have a graduation degree in relevant fields. Admission will be granted on the merit of the last qualifying examination. 

Panjab University admissions usually take place between March and May every year. Applications for admission to Panjab University courses can be filled online on the official website of the university – puchd.ac.in.

Panjab University Admission 2023: Important Dates

Event Dates
MBA (PU MET)
Release of PU MET 2023 Application form January 30, 2023
Last date to submit PU MET 2033 Application Form April 6, 2023
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of the Application Form at UIAMS April 17, 2023
Publication of PU MET 2023 Admit Card  April 18, 2023
PU MET 2023 Entrance Test Date April 23, 2023
B.Sc (Hons) – PU CET(UG)
PU CET (UG) 2023 Online Registration Start Date March 1, 2023
Last date for submission of the PU CET(UG) 2023 application form April 4, 2023
Last date for uploading of photograph, signature April 9, 2023
Availability of PU CET(UG) Admit Card April 18, 2023
PU CET(UG) 2023 Entrance Test Date April 23, 2023
Entrance Test Result May 12, 2023 (Tentative)
BA/B.Com LL.B. (Hons.) – PU UGLAW
PU UGLAW 2023 Application Start Date March 16, 2023
Last date to submit the PU UGLAW 2023 application form April 10, 2023
Availability of PU UGLAW 2023 Admit Card Online April 24, 2023
PU UGLAW 2023 Entrance Test Date April 30, 2023
Entrance Test Result May 17, 2023
LLB 
Application Window April 18 – May 21, 2023
Availability of PU LLB 2023 Admit Card June 1, 2023
PU LLB 2023 Entrance Test June 4, 2023
PU LLB 2023 Result June 22, 2023
PUTHAT 2023 (BHMCT & BTTM)
PUTHAT 2023 Application Window April 11 – May 17, 2023
Availability of PUTHAT 2023 Admit Card May 26, 2023
PUTHAT 2023 Entrance Test June 2, 2023

Panjab University UG Admission 2023

At the UG program the university provides various courses with multiple disciplines. All the courses are full time and campus based. Courses like B.E, B.Com, B.Sc, B.A, BHMCT, B.P.Ed, B.Ed, LLB, B.Pharma, B.Lib.Sc and few integrated courses are provided by the university. Regular courses like B.A, B.Sc are provided in Hons. and General both. Students are required to qualify 10+2 level or equivalent degree in relevant subjects with a minimum number of percentages from a recognized board. Selection process is based on both entrance and merit that differs from one subject to another. 

The UG courses and few specialisations are listed as follows: 

Courses  Specialisations 
B.E Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology,Electrical & Electronics Engineering,Chemical Engineering
B.Com General
B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry
B.Sc Fashion Technology, Physics, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Tourism Management, Electronics 
B.A (Hons.) Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Ancient Indian, History, Culture & Archeology, Geography
B.A  General
B.P.Ed -
B.Ed General, Special Education
BHMCT -
LLB
BDS
BFA
B.Pharma
B.Lib.I.Sc
B.A LLB
B.A + B.Ed
B.Com + LLB
B.A + LLB
B.A + M.A Economics
B.E + MBA  Chemical Engineering
B.Com + LLB (Hons.) -

Panjab University UG Eligibility Criteria

  • For being eligible to B.E courses, students must pass 10+2 level with PCM subjects combination from a recognized board. 
  • To be eligible for B.Ed, BCA, BBA, B.Sc, B.P.Ed, B.A + B.Ed and BHMCT, students need to qualify 10+2 level with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. 
  • For B.Ed and LLB, students must have done a graduation degree from a recognized university. 

Panjab University UG Selection Process

  • For admission to B.E, candidates need to obtain a qualified score in JEE Main. 
  • For B.Ed, B.Com, B.P.Ed, B.A B.Ed, B.Com LLB, students need to go through an entrance test or aptitude test conducted by the university. 
  • For B.Sc, B.Pharma, students must have a valid score in PU-CET (UG).
  • For LLB and BHMCT applicants should have qualified scores in PU LLB and PUTHAT

Panjab University PG Admission 2023

Several courses are offered by Punjab University in the PG curriculum. All the courses are in full time, campus based mode. In various disciplines PG courses are provided. The courses are M.E, M.Com , MBA, MCA, LLM, MA, MDS, M.Sc, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Tech, MPH, MSW, M.Pharm and M.Li.Sc provided at PG level. To meet the eligibility, students should have done a Bachelor's degree in related fields from a recognized university. The university accepts admission in both entrance and merit based. Some of specialisations of PG programs are noted down in tabulated form: 

Courses  Specialisations 
MBA Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Hospital Management, International Business, Retail Management
MCA -
M.Sc Industrial Chemistry, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Human Genetics, Statistics
M.A Psychology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Economics, English, Political Science
M.Com -
MPH -
M.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Mathematics
M.Tech Nano Science & Technology, Micro Electronics, Instrumentation, Material Science & Technology, Polymer
M.Pharm Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Drug Discovery & Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Analysis
M.P.Ed -
M.Com (Hons.)
M.Lib.Sc.
MBA (Executive)
LLM
M.Ed Special Education
M.E Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral Pathology
MSW Disaster Management
MTTM -

Panjab University PG Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible for PG courses, students should have passed a graduation degree in relevant subjects from a recognized university. 
  • For M.Ed and M.PEd students must score 50% marks in aggregate at graduation from a recognized university. 

Panjab University PG Selection Process

  • For being eligible in M.A, M.Sc, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MPH and M.E, applicants are required to pass CET-PG conducted by the university with qualified marks. 
  • For admission to MBA, students should pass the MET with a qualified score. 
  • For MCA and LLM, candidates need to go through the entrance exam PU-CET
  • For admission to MDS, students must obtain a qualified score in NEET MDS
  • For admission to M.Tech, students must secure a qualified score in GATE
  • For LLM, the university accepts qualified scores in CLAT

Panjab University PhD & M.Phil Admission 2023

M.Phil and PhD courses are provided in several specialisations by Panjab University. Students must pass graduation with at least 55% marks in aggregate in related subjects from a recognized university. Admission will be granted for PhD & MPhil courses, on the basis of a written test and followed by an interview process conducted by the university. Some of the specialisations of the research based courses are listed as follows: 

Courses  Specialisations 
M.Phil Music, Punjabi, Ancient Indian History & Archeology, Defence & Strategic Studies, Political Science
PhD Pharmacy, Geography, Statistics, Economics, Library Science & Information, Ancient Indian History & Archeology, Nano Science & Nano Technology

Panjab University PhD & M.Phil Eligibility Criteria

Students must have done a Bachelor's degree with 55% marks in aggregate with related subjects from a recognized University to be eligible. 

Panjab University PhD & M.Phil Selection Process

Admission will be based on a written test conducted by the university and final selection will be done on the basis of the interview session. 

Panjab University PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate Admission 2023

Panjab University offers PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certification courses along with regular courses. All these courses are provided in a handful of specialisations. These courses are campus based and in full time mode. For PG Diploma students must pass graduation in any from a recognized university and for Advanced Diploma, candidates must have done a Diploma course in related fields. For being eligible to a Diploma or Certificate course students are required to complete 10+2 level. Admission to any of these courses are merit based. Few specializations are given below: 

Courses  Specialisations 
Diploma German, Heritage Tourism, Criminology & Forensic Management, Russian, Petsian
Advanced Diploma German, Urdu, Russian, French, Korean
PG Diploma  Export Management, Disaster Management, Women Studies, Advertising & Public Relations, Research Methodology & Statistics
Certificate Spoken English, Urdu, Persian, Rural Development, French, Chinese 

Panjab University PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate Eligibility Criteria

  • For a PG Diploma, students must have done a graduation degree from a recognized university. 
  • To be eligible for Advanced Diploma, applicants are required to complete a Diploma course in relevant subjects. 
  • For Diploma and Certificate courses, students must pass intermediate level. 

Panjab University PG Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate Selection Process

Selection process is made on the basis of merit in the last qualified examination. 

Punjab University Admission Process 2023

Panjab University offers admission in Online mode. For admission process students must follow some steps which are described as follows: 

  • Candidates must visit the official website of the university and open the Online Admission Portal of Panjab University. 
  • A new window will open and there will be an 'Apply for Admission' option. Students are required to click on that tab and register as a new candidate and then login with the credentials. 
  • Fill the application form carefully with all the requisite details and pay the application fees via online mode.

Documents Required: 

  • Marksheet & Certificates of 10+2, graduation and Master's (Course wise applicable) 
  • Character Certificate
  • Reservation Certificate
  • Photograph, ID Proof

Read More: Panjab University Q&A

Panjab University FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure for different courses in Panjab University?

Ans. The fee structure for different courses in Panjab University is given below:

Course Fees
M.B.A. INR 2.4 Lakh/yr
M.Sc. INR 83,800/yr
B.Com. INR 9,975/yr
M.A. INR 10,100/yr
B.A.(H) INR 10,700/yr

Ques. What is the pattern of PUCET entrance examinations in Panjab University?

Ans. The pattern of PUCET entrance examination in Panjab University is given below:

  • The medium of the test paper will be English only. 
  • The paper will be conducted in the offline mode 
  • The exam will be in the MCQs format and will consists of 60 MCQs 
  • The syllabus of the entrance exam will be the same as that of 11th and 12th classes.
  • The duration of the exam will be 70 minutes for each paper.
  • There will be a negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer. 

Ques. What is the syllabus of B.Sc. in Biotechnology course entrance examination in Panjab University?

Ans. The candidates are required to select a combination of subjects for B.Sc. in Biotechnology course as they have selected. The syllabus of B.Sc. in Biotechnology courses includes either Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Ques. What is the application fee of different courses in Panjab University?

Ans. The application fee of different categories are given below: 

Category Application Fees
General INR 2175 + 300 (for additional paper)
SC INR 1088 + 300 (for additional paper)
ST INR 1088 + 300 (for additional paper)
OBC INR 1088 + 300 (for additional paper)

Ques.What are the reservation criteria for different categories in Panjab University?

Ans. The reservation criteria for different categories in the Panjab University is given below:

Category Reservation criteria (%)
OBC 5
SC 15
ST 7.5
PwD 3

Ques. What is the refund policy of Panjab University in case any student wants to withdraw from Panjab University?

Ans. According to the new refund policies of Panjab University, if the student has given notice of withdrawal in the time of 15 days, then 80% of the total fees will be refunded. In case if notice of withdrawal comes after 15 days but before 30 days of admission, then 50% of the total fee will be refunded and no fees will be refunded after the 30 days of admission.

Ques. Does Panjab University provide any financial assistance to the students?

Ans. Yes, the Panjab University provides financial assistance to the students in the form of scholarships and fellowships: 

  • The Panjab University grants 2500 scholarships to the students of PWD Category.
  • The university also offers post matric Scholarships to the minority categories.
  • The University also provides a fellowship in the memory of Ms. Agatha Harrison in Modern Indian studies.

Panjab University Upcoming Application Dates 2024

EventsDates
NEET 2024 Result Release Date
Tentative
Jun 13, 2024

EventsDates
AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative)Aug 07, 2023 - Nov 15, 2023
AILET Admit CardNov 20, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam DateNov 26, 2023
EventsDates
NEET 2024 Result Release Date
Tentative
Jun 13, 2024

EventsDates
NEET 2024 Exam DateMay 05, 2024
NEET Admit Card Release DateMay 04, 2024
NEET 2024 RegistrationMar 06, 2024 - Apr 06, 2024

Panjab University, Chandigarh Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibility
BA13,185 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
Ph.D15,667 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation
B.Com13,185 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
MBA2.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50% + CAT
M.Com13,345 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
BE1.14 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
B.Ed45,085 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
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B.Sc Tourism Management, BHMCT, Admission Link
B.Com + LLB {Hons.}, BALLB Hons., Admission Link
Masters in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, M.P.Ed, B.P.Ed, MPH, Admission Link
BE/B.Tech, Admission Link
LLB, Admission Link
LLM, M.Com, M.Ed, M.Sc, MA, MCA, ME/M.Tech, Admission Link
MBA/PGDM, Admission Link
MDS, Admission Link

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