Panjab University Chandigarh takes admission to its 2026 programmes through course-wise entrance tests and merit lists. B.Sc (Hons) and B.Pharmacy admission is based on PU-CET (UG), while MBA admission at University Business School uses a valid CAT score. PU-CET (UG) and PU-CET (PG) application fee is INR 2,850 for General candidates and INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

For most PG courses, Panjab University uses PU-CET (PG). Law and B.Ed admissions have separate entrance tests, and PU handles seat allotment for its teaching departments without a centralised counselling body.

  • Punjab State SC/ST students get full tuition fee waiver in non-self-financing university teaching department programmes.
  • PU-CET (UG) and PU-CET (PG) application fee is INR 2,850 for General and INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD.
  • For UG merit, PU gives 75% weightage to PU-CET (UG) score and 25% to Class 12 marks.
  • For PG merit, PU gives 50% weightage to PU-CET (PG) score and 50% to graduation marks.
  • Applicants with valid UGC-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scores do not have to take the PU PhD entrance test.
  • NRI and Foreign National applicants have to complete a separate offline admission process.

Panjab University Admission Portal 2026: admissions.puchd.ac.in

Direct Admission at Panjab University: PU does not run management quota admission for teaching department programmes. Seats are offered only through merit-based entrance test admission.

Panjab University UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, Panjab University admits students to B.Sc (Hons) 4-Year and B.Pharmacy through PU-CET (UG). For law, UGLAW is used for BA.LL.B and B.Com.LL.B, while separate entrance tests are held for B.Ed, hotel management, tourism, engineering lateral entry, migration, and the BBA-MBA Sectoral 5-Year Integrated course.

Panjab University UG Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
B.Sc (Hons) 4-Year, NEP-2020 10+2 with relevant Science subjects from a recognised board PU-CET (UG) merit list
B.Pharmacy 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics PU-CET (UG) merit list
BA.LL.B / B.Com.LL.B (5-year) 10+2 from any recognised board UGLAW entrance exam merit
B.Ed (2-year), General, Yoga, Special Education Graduation or post-graduation with minimum 50% marks in subject-relevant disciplines PU B.Ed Entrance Test merit
B.Hotel Management and Catering Technology As per the programme requirement PUTHAT
B.Tourism and Travel Management As per the programme requirement PUTHAT
B.E. Lateral Entry from Diploma Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board PULEET
B.E. Migration from 1st Year As per the programme requirement PUMEET
BBA-MBA Sectoral 5-Year Integrated As per the programme requirement MET, Management Entrance Test

Panjab University UG Admission Process 2026

For B.Sc (Hons) and B.Pharmacy, merit is prepared with 75% PU-CET (UG) score and 25% Class 12 marks. The minimum PU-CET (UG) qualifying score is 15% for General candidates and 10% for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates. Seats are given as per merit rank during physical counselling.

Separate merit lists are prepared for Persons with Disability, Sports, Youth Festival, NRI, and Cancer/AIDS/Thalassemia categories. After the merit list, candidates must fill a separate online admission form to claim admission.

  • Register on cetug.puchd.ac.in and pay the fee of INR 2,850 for General or INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD.
  • Download the admit card and appear for PU-CET (UG) at Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, or Muktsar.
  • Check the result at results.puexam.in.
  • Submit the separate admission form at onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in when the window opens.
  • Report for physical counselling with the original Class 12 marksheet, CET scorecard, and category certificates, if applicable.

Panjab University Law and Other UG Admission Process 2026

UGLAW and PGLAW are objective tests with 100 questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and each wrong answer has a negative marking of 0.25. BA.LL.B, B.Com.LL.B, and LL.B (3-year) seats are allotted only on entrance test score.

  • For BA.LL.B and B.Com.LL.B, apply through the UGLAW portal at admissions.puchd.ac.in.
  • For B.Ed, apply through the PU B.Ed Entrance Test process.
  • For hotel management and tourism, admission is through PUTHAT.
  • For engineering lateral entry, admission is through PULEET.
  • For B.E. migration from 1st year, admission is through PUMEET.

Panjab University PG Admission 2026

Panjab University uses PU-CET (PG) for MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, M.Tech, LL.M, and Executive MBA. MBA admission at University Business School is separate and is based on CAT, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Panjab University PG Eligibility and Selection Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
MA (various subjects) Graduation in relevant subject with 50% aggregate PU-CET (PG) merit: 50% CET + 50% graduation marks
M.Sc / M.Com Graduation in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate
MCA Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level and 50% aggregate
M.Tech Engineering degree with 50% aggregate PU-CET (PG) merit: 50% CET + 50% graduation marks
LL.M LLB with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university PU-CET (PG) merit. Minimum 80% qualifying score required in the entrance test.
Executive MBA Graduation with relevant work experience and 50% aggregate PU-CET (PG) merit: 50% CET + 50% graduation marks
MBA (General, IB, HR, EP, BDA) Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate and valid CAT score CAT 85% + GD 7.5% + PI 7.5%
LL.B 3-year Graduation with 45% aggregate; SC/ST/BC/PwD: 40% PGLAW entrance exam merit

UBS Panjab University MBA Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
Next Cycle Registration Opens (2027-29 Batch) December 2026 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Panjab University PG Admission Process 2026

PU-CET (PG) merit is calculated with 50% CET marks and 50% graduation marks. The minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test are 35% for General candidates and 30% for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates. Candidates who qualify are ranked and offered seats as per merit.

Note: Qualifying PU-CET (PG) does not complete admission. Candidates also need to fill the separate online admission form at onlineadmissions.puchd.ac.in. A candidate who skips this form loses the seat claim even after scoring in the entrance test.

  • Register at cetpg.puchd.ac.in. The fee is INR 2,850 for General, INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD, and INR 810 for each extra subject paper.
  • Upload photograph, signature, and required documents before the last date.
  • Download the admit card and take PU-CET (PG) at Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, or Muktsar.
  • Check the result at results.puchd.ac.in and fill the online admission form.
  • Attend counselling with original graduation certificate and marksheets.

UBS Panjab University MBA Admission Process 2026

UBS offers MBA in five specialisations: General, International Business, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Data Analytics. CAT score is used for shortlisting, and the final score is made with CAT 85%, GD 7.5%, and PI 7.5%. Work experience is not counted as a separate selection factor.

Note: UBS uses CAT only for its regular MBA. The BBA-MBA Sectoral 5-year programme is a different course and uses MET, so applicants must choose the correct portal.

  • Appear for CAT, which is conducted by IIMs each November.
  • Register on ubsadmissions.puchd.ac.in when applications open. The application fee is INR 3,250 for General and INR 1,625 for SC/ST/PwD.
  • Complete and lock every form section before the deadline. Incomplete forms lead to cancellation of candidature.
  • Submit the printed hard copy of the application and documents to the UBS office by the stated date.
  • Attend GD and PI at the UBS campus after the shortlist is announced.

Panjab University PhD Admission 2026

Panjab University PhD admission is offered in January, May, and September cycles every year. Applicants need a master’s degree with at least 55% marks from a recognised university. The selection process includes a written entrance test and a compulsory departmental interview.

Students with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scores are exempt from the written test. Direct fellowship awardees and regular PU teachers also get this exemption. Admission is not confirmed only by clearing the entrance test.

Particulars Details
Admission Cycles January, May, September each year
Minimum Eligibility Master’s degree with 55% marks from a recognised university
Entrance Test Exemption UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE holders
Selection Process Written entrance test followed by departmental interview
Test Validity 3 years from the date of qualifying the entrance test
Application Portal admissions.puchd.ac.in

Panjab University Scholarships and Fee Waivers 2026

Punjab State SC/ST students studying in non-self-financing university teaching department programmes get a full waiver of tuition fee and non-refundable charges. This facility has applied from the 2009-10 session. Aadhaar number is compulsory for government scholarship payments.

Merit-cum-means scholarships are open to students with 50% or more marks in the previous examination and family income up to INR 2.5 lakh per annum. SC girl students whose annual family income is below INR 60,965 receive extra support of INR 50 per month at UG level and INR 60 per month at PG level.

  • National Scholarship Portal government schemes are available for eligible students across categories.
  • Central Sector Scholarship is offered to college and university students under the Government of India scheme.
  • Post-Matric Scholarships are available for SC/ST students through state and central government funds.
  • PUAA Scholarships are funded by the Panjab University Alumni Association for deserving students.

Panjab University Admission FAQs

Ques. Which tests are used for Panjab University admission?

Ans. PU holds separate entrance tests for many courses. B.Sc (Hons) and B.Pharmacy use PU-CET (UG), while most PG courses use PU-CET (PG). UBS MBA needs a valid CAT score. UGLAW is for the 5-year law courses, PGLAW is for the 3-year LL.B, B.Ed has its own entrance test, and PUTHAT is used for hospitality and tourism courses.

Ques. How is merit prepared for B.Sc and B.Pharmacy at PU?

Ans. For these courses, PU gives 75% weightage to the PU-CET (UG) score and 25% to Class 12 marks. The qualifying score is 15% for General candidates and 10% for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates. A qualifying score only makes a student eligible, and the final seat depends on counselling merit rank.

Ques. What CAT score helps for UBS MBA admission?

Ans. UBS shortlists applicants through CAT. A percentile of 85 or higher is usually in the competitive range for shortlisting. Final selection gives 85% weightage to CAT, 7.5% to Group Discussion, and 7.5% to Personal Interview.

Ques. Can students get direct admission at Panjab University?

Ans. No. PU does not offer management quota or direct admission for teaching department programmes. Seats are filled through entrance test merit, so applicants must take the required PU entrance test for the course they want.

Ques. What is needed for PG admission at PU?

Ans. PG applicants need graduation with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university. Some courses also have subject-specific rules. Students must take PU-CET (PG) and score at least 35%, or 30% for SC/ST/BC/PwD. PG merit is made with 50% CET marks and 50% graduation marks.

Ques. How much is the PU-CET application fee?

Ans. PU-CET (UG) and PU-CET (PG) both cost INR 2,850 for General candidates and INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. In PU-CET (PG), each extra subject paper costs INR 810. For UBS MBA, the fee is INR 3,250 for General and INR 1,625 for SC/ST/PwD.

Ques. Do NET or JRF qualified candidates need the PU PhD written test?

Ans. No. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scores are exempt from the PU PhD written entrance test. They still have to appear for the departmental interview. Direct fellowship awardees and regular PU teachers also come under the exemption rule.

Ques. Who can apply for B.Ed at Panjab University?

Ans. For B.Ed, candidates need graduation or post-graduation with at least 50% marks in relevant subjects. Admission is linked to the teaching subject, so the subjects studied at graduation or PG level must match the B.Ed teaching subjects. Selection is fully based on B.Ed entrance test merit.

Ques. What support is available for SC/ST students at PU?

Ans. SC/ST students from Punjab State in non-self-financing teaching department programmes receive a full tuition fee waiver. Students may also apply for merit-cum-means scholarships if family income is not above INR 2.5 lakh per annum and marks are 50% or more. Post-Matric Scholarships and National Scholarship Portal schemes are also available to eligible students.

Ques. How are LL.B 3-year seats filled at Panjab University?

Ans. LL.B 3-year admission is through the PGLAW entrance exam. The test has 100 MCQs, with 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 negative mark for a wrong answer. Applicants need graduation with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST/BC/PwD. Final merit is based only on the PGLAW entrance exam score.