PUCET 2023 entrance exam is expected to be held on 23rd April 2023. PUCET 2023 Syllabus consists of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biology. PUCET 2023 examination will be conducted offline mode.

• The duration of the PUCET 2023 exam is of 70 minutes for each subject
• In PUCET 2023 examination correct answer will be awarded 2 marks and 0.5 will be deducted for the wrong answer.
• Each subject will comprise 60 Multiple Choice Questions
• PUCET 2023 examination will be held in the English language.
• Candidates who are willing to take admission to Panjab University need to qualify for the PUCET exam.

PUCET 2023: Combination of CET Subjects

The exam pattern for PUCET is divided into the following sections listed below:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science.

Tabulated form of details for the course and subject combination that the candidates should choose in order to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the PUCET Exam:

The above-mentioned PU CET Exam Pattern 2023 Sectional Weightage is based on the previous year's exam pattern, and it is subject to change as per the decision of Punjab University.

PUCET 2023: Subject-wise Weightage

The PUCET exam consists of four subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. Each of these subjects carries an equal weightage of 60 marks, making the total marks of the exam 240. Candidates should focus on all the subjects equally and prepare accordingly to score well in the exam.

For detailed overview it’s given in the table format below:

PUCET 2023: Examination Timings

The PUCET exam is conducted in offline mode, i.e., pen and paper-based, and the duration of each subject paper is 70 minutes. Candidates should manage their time efficiently to attempt all the questions within the given time frame. It is recommended to allocate time to each subject based on the difficulty level and their strengths and weaknesses. Candidates should also keep in mind the negative marking scheme while attempting the questions.

The time allotted for each subject is given in the below table:

PU CET 2023 Marking Scheme

Multiple-choice questions are standard in the PU CET. Candidates should only select/mark one answer from the available four options. There are a maximum of 120 marks available, with each question carrying two marks.

The grading system uses a negative marking system. Out of the total replied responses, 0.5 or 25% of the total marks will be deducted for each erroneous response. Unanswered questions will not be penalized or given fewer points.

Note that the negative marking of 0.5 marks for each incorrect response means that one-fourth of the marks allotted for that question will be deducted for an incorrect response.