Patna Women's College is inviting applications for the UG and PG programs. Interested candidates can apply till April 30, 2024.
Patna Women's College is inviting applications for the UG and PG programs. Interested candidates can apply till April 30, 2024.
Patna Women’s College admission 2026 is based on the college entrance process for women candidates only. The college is a UGC-autonomous institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and offers more than 27 UG programmes, 10 PG programmes, and 4 diploma programmes. UG options include BA and B.Sc, while PG options include MA, M.Sc, MCA, and PG diploma courses.
For UG admission, students have to take PWCET, the Patna Women’s College Entrance Test. It is an OMR-based objective test of 70 marks for 1 hour. PG and MCA admission is handled through the PGCET process. The online application fee is INR 1,500 for most programmes and INR 800 for MA Home Science.
PWC Admission Portal 2026: pwcadmissions.in | Official Website: patnawomenscollege.in
Direct Admission at PWC: Patna Women’s College has no management quota. Seats are filled only through the merit list prepared from PWCET performance, and no seat is available outside this process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Academic Session Begins (Semester I) | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Patna Women’s College offers UG admission in arts, science, commerce, and professional streams. Students applying for UG courses have to appear for PWCET, which is a 70-mark objective entrance test. The college releases results, merit lists, and admission status updates on pwcadmissions.in.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| BA Hons. (12 subjects incl. English, Hindi, Psychology, History, Economics, etc.) | 10+2 with English as a subject. Min 50% aggregate (General). Min 45% (Reserved). Only women candidates. | PWCET score: GK/Aptitude (25 marks) + Humanities (45 marks). Total 70 marks. |
| B.Sc Hons. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Statistics and 4 specialized programmes) | 10+2 with Science stream. Min 50% aggregate (General). Min 45% (Reserved). Only women candidates. | PWCET score: GK/Aptitude (10 marks) + Physics/Chem (40 marks) + Biology or Math (20 marks). Total 70 marks. |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com / BMC / Fashion Designing | 10+2 from any stream. Min 50% aggregate (General). Min 45% (Reserved). Only women candidates. | PWCET score + interview for BCA and professional programmes. |
UG seats are allotted through a merit list prepared after PWCET. Students are called according to their merit rank. If two students get the same PWCET score, the Class 12 percentage is used to decide the order.
At the PG level, Patna Women’s College offers MA in 8 subjects, M.Sc in 3 subjects, MCA, and PG diploma programmes. Admission is open only to women candidates. Selection is based on PGCET, graduation marks, and an online interview where required.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| MA (English, Geography, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, Home Science, Economics, History) | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject. Min 50% aggregate (General). Min 45% (Reserved). Only women. | PGCET score and graduation merit |
| M.Sc (Physics, Zoology, Biotechnology) | B.Sc Hons. in the relevant science subject. Min 50% aggregate (General). Min 45% (Reserved). Only women. | PGCET score and graduation merit |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at graduation or 10+2 level. Min 50% aggregate (General). Only women. | PGCET score and online interview |
For PG courses, the college considers PGCET performance along with graduation marks. MCA applicants also go through an online interview. The final merit lists are published on pwcadmissions.in.
Patna Women’s College offers 4 PG diploma programmes along with its PG courses. The available PG diploma options are PGDAMM, PGDJMC, PGDFD, and PGDCA.
PG diploma admission follows the PGCET-based merit process used for PG admission. Women candidates who are appearing in final-year UG examinations can apply provisionally, but final admission is confirmed only after the required graduation marksheet is submitted.
Students of Patna Women’s College can apply for Bihar government scholarships and central government schemes. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students may use the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in for post-matric scholarship applications.
Ques. Which test is used for UG admission at Patna Women’s College in 2026?
Ans. UG admission is through PWCET, which stands for Patna Women’s College Entrance Test. It is an OMR-based objective paper of 70 marks and lasts 1 hour. PG admission uses a separate PGCET process, and exams such as CUET or JEE are not needed.
Ques. Can male students apply to Patna Women’s College?
Ans. No. Patna Women’s College admits only women candidates. This rule applies to every UG, PG, diploma, BCA, BBA, MCA, and science programme.
Ques. How much Class 12 score is required for UG admission at PWC Patna?
Ans. General category students need at least 50% aggregate marks in Class 12. Reserved category students need at least 45%. Students with failed or compartment results are not eligible even if they pass PWCET.
Ques. What was the extended deadline for PWC Patna PG admission 2026?
Ans. The PG admission deadline was extended to July 31, 2026. The same deadline applied to MA, M.Sc, MCA, and PG Diploma programmes for inclusion in the PGCET and PG merit list process.
Ques. How is the PWCET paper structured?
Ans. PWCET carries 70 marks, runs for 1 hour, and has no negative marking. For B.Sc, the paper has 10 marks for GK/Aptitude, 40 marks for Physics and Chemistry, and 20 marks for Biology or Mathematics. For BA, GK/Aptitude carries 25 marks and Humanities and Social Sciences carry 45 marks. Professional courses may also include interviews.
Ques. How much is the application fee for Patna Women’s College admission?
Ans. Most UG and PG applicants have to pay INR 1,500. MA Home Science applicants pay INR 800. The fee is paid online through pwcadmissions.in.
Ques. Does Patna Women’s College give admission through management quota?
Ans. No. The college does not offer management quota or direct admission. Seats are filled through merit lists based on PWCET performance, so admission cannot be taken outside the merit process.
Ques. Which PG courses are available at PWC Patna?
Ans. The college offers MA in English, Geography, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, Home Science, Economics, and History. M.Sc is offered in Physics, Zoology, and Biotechnology. MCA and 4 PG Diploma courses, PGDAMM, PGDJMC, PGDFD, and PGDCA, are also available.
Ques. What is the academic status of Patna Women’s College?
Ans. Patna Women’s College is a UGC-autonomous institution. It awards degrees under the autonomous college framework approved by UGC. The college has NAAC A++ accreditation and was ranked in the 101-150 band among Indian colleges in NIRF 2025.
Ques. Are final-year UG students allowed to apply for PG admission at PWC Patna?
Ans. Yes. Students appearing in final-year UG exams can apply provisionally for PG and MCA admission. Their admission is confirmed only after they submit the final degree marksheet with the required minimum percentage during enrollment.
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| BA, BBA/BBM, MA, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma in Computer Applications, PG Diploma in Design | Admission Link |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CMAT Form Correction | Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 |
| CAT Admit Card | Nov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 29, 2026 |
| CMAT 2027 Exam Date | Feb 07, 2027 (Tentative) |
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