PU-CET (PG) - Panjab University Common Entrance Test PG

PU CET (PG) 2022 will be conducted on July 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022. The exam has been preponed. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on August 6, 2022, and August 7, 2022. The PU CET (PG) 2022 application forms will be released anytime soon and the application window will likely close after a month. The complete PU CET (PG) 2022 schedule will be announced online by the Punjab University, Chandigarh. 

PU-CET (PG) is an entrance exam conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh for admission to its various post-graduate courses. Candidates will be able to secure admission to  LLM, MCA, MA in Journalism & Mass Communication, MA, MTech, MSc, MSc (Hons), MCom, MCom (Hons), MBA, MPed, and BPed programmes. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam will have to fill out an online application form which will be available on the official website. The exam will be conducted in the paper-based test mode across various exam centres in Punjab. 

Latest Updates:

May 31, 2022: PU-CET (PG) 2022 exam preponed. 

Candidates appearing for PU-CET PG 2022 must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Master of Business Administration for Executives

The minimum qualification for admission to the first semester of the course shall be:

(i) A Bachelor‘s degree in any discipline which has been recognised by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto with not less than 50% aggregate

• In case of candidates have a Bachelor‘s degree in Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script) and/or in a Classical Language (Sanskrit/Persian/Arabic) from Panjab University or any other University recognised by the Syndicate, 50% aggregate will be calculated by taking into account the full percentage of marks in all the papers excluding the optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together, or
• The candidates must have passed the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, or England / Institute of Cost Accountants of India or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of England / Institute of Company Secretaries of India, or
• The candidate holds a Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare or Diploma in Marketing Management with not less than 60% aggregate

(ii) Executive experience of two years or above in a full-time job in a commercial or industrial establishment after having passed the qualifying examination as given above. Members of All India or State Administrative / Technical Services and Defence Personnel holding administrative positions with not less than two years of executive experience will also be eligible. Organisational sponsorship is essential. 

Master in Business Administration, Commerce and Information Technology

• Candidate should hold BA /BSc / BCom or any other Graduation degree
• Candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by the Syndicate

Note: Candidates willing to apply for MEFB (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business) can also hold either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised University. In addition to this, the candidate should have also passed the final examination conducted by: 

• The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India
• The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and
• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Check the table below to know the highlights for PU-CET (PG).

The schedule of PU-CET(PG) 2022 has been given below:

The admission process through PU-CET (PG) exam has been explained below:

• PU-CET (PG) 2022 Application Process

Candidates willing to appear for PU-CET (PG) 2022 need to fill PU-CET(PG) application form 2022 and submit the required documents.

Take a look at the table below to know the PU-CET (PG) application fee.

Note: Additional fee of INR 575 will be charged for each additional course.

• PU-CET (PG) 2022 Admit Card

Registered candidates will be able to download PU-CET (PG) 2022 admit card from the official website of Panjab University. This is an important document to be carried to the examination hall. The admit cards will be made available at least a week before the date of examination.

• PU-CET (PG) 2022

Once the aspirant registers successfully for the exam and receives the admit card, he/she needs to appear for the exam. The test duration will be 1 hour and 30 minutes for all three programmes.

• PU-CET (PG) 2022 Result

 PU-CET (PG) 2022 results are generally declared within a month from the date of examination. Candidates can view their scorecards online by entering their registration number. Candidates who clear the exam will make it to the merit list prepared by the admission authorities. 

• PU-CET (PG) 2022 Counselling

Once the results are declared, PU-CET (PG) 2022 counselling round will be conducted by the University where candidates are required to be present in person with all the required documents.

The entrance test will be held at four cities across Punjab. Candidates will have to select their choice of exam cities while filling PU-CET (PG) application form.

Refer to the table below to know the dos and don'ts on the PU-CET exam day 2022. 

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Q. How many times PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted?

A. The exam is conducted once a year.

Q. Is PU-CET (PG) held in offline mode only?

A. Yes, PU-CET (PG) is conducted in pen-paper-based (offline) mode only.

Q. Can a candidate not belonging to Punjab apply for PU-CET (PG)?

A. Yes, candidates from other states can apply for PU-CET (PG) provided they fulfill the eligibility requirements laid down by the varsity.

Q. Who prescribes the syllabus of PU-CET (PG) exam?

A: PU-CET (PG) syllabus is prescribed by Panjab University.

Q. Is there any negative marking for PU-CET (PG)?

A. Yes, there will be a penalty of 1/4 marks for every wrong answer in the PU-CET (PG) exam.

Q. How long does the score of PU-CET (PG) remain valid?

A. PU-CET (PG) score remains valid for a period of one year.

Q. Is PU-CET score applicable for MBA executive programme?

A. Yes, candidates who have cleared PU-CET exam will be eligible for admission to varsity's MBA executive programmes.

Q. Is there any capping on number of times one can appear for PU-CET exam?

A. No, there is no capping on number of times one can appear for PU-CET (PG) provided he is eligible to apply.

Q. What is the application fee for PU-CET (PG) exam?

A. The application fee for PU-CET (PG) exam is INR 2,175 for the General category and INR 1,188 for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories.

Q. What is the duration of PU-CET (PG) exam?

A. PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted for one hour and thirty minutes.

Q. Is PU-CET (PG)  exam conducted outside Punjab?

A. PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted in Chandigarh as well as three regional centres in Punjab i.e. Hoshiarpur, Muktsar and Ludhiana

Q. Does Panjab University send the hard copy of PU-CET (PG) admit card?

A. No, hard copy of the admit card will not be sent to the candidates. It will be available on Panjab University's official website.

Address: PU-CET (P.G.) Admission

  Assistant Registrar, CET Cell

  Panjab University, Sector 14

  Chandigarh - 160 014

E-mail: cetpg@pu.ac.in

Panjab University will conduct the PU-CET (PG) 2022 exam on July 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022. The PU-CET (PG) registration 2022 will likely begin in the first week of June 2022 and will be open for approximately one month. Candidates who wish to appear for the PU-CET (PG) 2022 exam will have to visit the official website of Panjab University and fill the application form online. Check below the schedule of PU-CET (PG) 2022 exam.

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The schedule of PU-CET(PG) 2022 has been given below:

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Q: When is the last date to apply for PU-CET (PG) 2022?

A: PU-CET (PG) 2022 registration process will likely end in the last week of June 2022. The registration process is an online process and there is no provision to fill the application forms offline. 

Q: Will PU-CET (PG) answer keys be released before exam result?

A: Yes, PU-CET (PG) answers key will be released before the exam result. It is usually released within a week of the examination

Q: When is PU-CET (PG) exam is scheduled to be held?

A: PU-CET 2022 (PG) will be conducted on July 30 and July 31.

Q: What is the application fees for the PU-CET (PG)?

A: The application fees for PU-CET (PG) exam is mentioned in the table below:

Q: What is the last date to submit website generated SBI challan?

A: The last date of bank challan submission to confirm your PU-CET (PG) registration 2022 will likely be in the last week of June 2022.

Q: What is the mode and duration of PU-CET (PG) exam?

A: PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted in offline mode and it is held for 90 minutes.

Q: Does Panjab University conduct GD/PI round after PU-CET (PG) exam?

A: No, Panjab University does not conduct GD/PI rounds after PU-CET (PG) exam 2022.

Q: In how many cities is PU-CET (PG) exam conducted?

A: PU-CET (PG) exam is conducted in four cities- Chandigarh, Muktsar, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.

Q: When will PU-CET (PG) admit cards be released?

A: PU-CET (PG) admit cards will likely be released in the last week of June 2022 on Panjab University’s official website.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for participating in PU-CET (PG) exam?

A: Candidates who have passed graduation with at least 50% aggregate can apply for PU-CET (PG) exam.

Q: What is the ideal time to start preparation for PU-CET (PG) exam?

A: The candidates must begin PU-CET (PG) preparation at least three to four months before the test date.