PU CET 2024: PG Result (Out), Counselling (Jul)

PU CET 2024 PG result has been released on Jul 17, 2024. The result has been released on the official website. Applicants must enter the login credentials required to download their result.

Further, the provisional answer key for the PG program was released on Jun 28, 2024. Candidates had till Jun 30, 2024 to raise objection against the provisional answer key. After considering all the objections raised the authortiy has released the final answer key.

Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) is an entrance test conducted by Punjab University, Chandigarh. The exam is conducted at the state level for undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the university. To get full information on the PU CET examination, refer to the information below.

PU CET Result 2024

PU CET 2024 exam results for the PG program has been released on Jul 17, 2024. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards by logging in to their online portal. Earlier, PU CET PG course results has been announced on the official website.

No separate PU CET scorecards will be mailed to the candidates individually. PU CET score and merit list are strictly based on the candidate's performance in PU CET 2024.

Steps to Check PU CET Results 2024

Candidates can check their results by following the below steps.

• Step 1: Candidates can go to the official website of PU CET.
• Step 2: After landing on the home page of the PU CET website, find and click on the 'Results' link.
• Step 3: Afterwards, fill in PU CET login credentials and download the scorecard.
• Step 4: Candidates can take a printout of the same for future reference.

PU CET Answer Key 2024

PU CET 2024 PG provisional answer key has been released. The answer key has been issued on Jun 28, 2024. Students can raise objection against the answer key till Jun 30, 2024. However, the direct link for the provisional answer key is given below.

Particulars	Link
PU CET Provisional Answer key 2024 - PG	Direct Link

About PU CET

Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Punjab University, Chandigarh, for candidates seeking admission to the various UG programs under PU CET UG and PG programs under PU CET PG as offered by the university.

PU CET exam is conducted once a year. Students who wish to get admission into different courses at Punjab University must first appear for the PU CET exam. Interested applicants can go to the official website of the PU CET exam and register for the exam. Before registering for the PU CET exam, candidates must make sure they fit PU CET eligibility criteria and then only apply for the exam.

Candidates who wish to secure admission to UG and PG courses can register online through the official website of Punjab University. Aspirants should note that to apply for PU CET, they must be 17 years old as of Dec 31, 2024, and must be Indian citizens. Foreign citizens can apply through the NRI quota.

Candidates willing to appear for PU CET 2024 can register online on the official website. The table given below shows the essential information about the PU CET exam.

PU CET Exam Highlights 2024

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	PU CET
Full Form	Punjab University Common Entrance Test
Exam Level	State
Conducting Body	Punjab University Chandigarh
Exam Mode	Offline
Languages	English
Exam Duration	70 Minutes for Each Section
Official Website	www.puchd.ac.in
Helpdesk	2534813, 2534811 coe@pu.ac.in

Courses Offered Through PU CET 2024

PU CET (UG) offers admission in two courses. The candidates can opt for the desired course while registering. The B.Sc course has multiple specializations, such as follows.

• Botany
• Zoology
• Mathematics
• Anthropology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physics (Specialization in Electronics)
• Biotechnology, Biophysics
• Microbiology, Biochemistry

The durations for the courses offered through PU CET 2024 are mentioned below.

Courses Duration Under PU CET 2024

Courses	Duration
B.Pharma	4 Years
B.Sc (Hons)	3 Years

PU CET Application Form 2024

PU CET application form 2024 was released on Mar 27, 2024. The last date to apply for the application form was Apr 25, 2024. However, candidates could pay the prescribed application fee through online mode till Apr 27, 2024.

In addition, students must note that those who filled the requisite fee but were unable to fill out the form before the last date could apply for the PU CET form 2024 along with late fine of INR 500/- till May 9, 2024.

The last date to upload the documents and add the signature with rest of the left information son the application for was Apr 29, 2024. Candidates need to send the following additional documents and PU CET application 2024 form to the head office, Chandigarh, before the last date.

PU CET Application Process: The interested candidates must fill in their personal details, and academic details and upload scanned copies of their photographs and signatures to complete the registration for the PU CET 2024 exam.

PU CET Application Fee: PU CET 2024 exam registration fee can be submitted through the online payment process, Demand Draft, and Cash on Counter.

Steps to Fill PU CET application form 2024

It is important to know all the instructions for filling PU CET application form so that the applicants can fill it out accurately.

Step 1: PU CET Registration

Visit the official website for registration and enter all the personal details that are asked during PU CET registration. The applicants must enter valid mobile numbers and email IDs so that the university can communicate with them.

PU CET login ID and password will be sent to the registered mobile number or email ID. The applicants are advised to keep their login credentials safe.

Step 2: PU CET Form Filling

Login by using your email ID and password. After that, fill PU CET application form 2024.

Enter the personal details and academic details. The applicants must ensure that all the details that they enter in the PU CET application form are accurate.

Step 3: PU CET Upload Images

The applicants must upload their scanned signature, passport-size photograph, and thumb impression for filling out the application form. They must verify the details entered before submitting the PU CET application form, after which they must click on the 'Save and Confirm' button.

Step 4: PU CET Payment

After filling PU CET application form, the applicants must pay the application fee through SBI challan mode, take a printout of the bank slip and send the application fee using the website-generated bank slip at any SBI branch.

• The application fee for PU CET 2024 is INR 2175 for General category candidates and INR 1088 for SC/ ST/ Blind category candidates.
• The application fee for PU CET 2024 is non-refundable.
• The applicants must take a printout of the filled PU CET application form and keep it safely with them for further use.

PU CET Eligibility Criteria 2024

PU CET eligibility criteria 2024 is very important for candidates to know before filling out the application form. The candidate must make sure that PU CET Eligibility Criteria 2024 are fulfilled based on the course they are applying for.

Below are some of the eligibility standards that an individual must satisfy to appear for the PU CET exam 2024.

Academic Qualification: Candidates who have passed their class 12 examination or any qualifying examination in 2020, 2021 or 2022 and those appearing in class 12 or qualifying exams in 2024 are eligible for PU CET 2024 examination.

Age Criteria: The candidates should be a minimum of 17 years to satisfy PU CET eligibility criteria 2024.

PU CET Exam Dates 2024

PU CET exam date 2024 has been announced for both UG and PG courses. Students must check the individual date list for both the programs shared in the tabular data below.

PU CET PG Dates 2024

The PU CET 2024 PG exam date list has been provided in the table below. The result for the PG program has been released on Jul 17, 2024.

Events	Dates
Upcoming Events
PU CET Counselling	Jul 2024
Result Release Date	Jul 17, 2024 (Out)
Past Events
Application Process 2024	Apr 15 - Jun 1, 2024
Application Form 2024 last date of paying application fee	Jun 3, 2024
Last date to upload photograph, signature and fill rest of the information	Jun 4, 2024
Last date for submission of printout of form along with required documents	Jun 10, 2024
Admit Card Release Date	Jun 12, 2024
Exam Date	Jun 15 - 16, 2024
Answer key Release Date	Jun 28, 2024
Last date of objection	Jun 30, 2024
Uploading of the response to the Objections and inviting Cross-objections (through e-mail only)	Jul 5, 2024
Last day of submission of Cross-objections to the Answer key	Jul 7, 2024

PU CET UG Dates 2024

The PU CET 2024 exam was conducted on May 12, 2024. Candidates must keep track of PU CET Exam Dates 2024. The important dates are mentioned below:

Event	PU CET UG Dates
Past Events
Online Registration Begins	Mar 27, 2024
Online Registration Ends	Apr 25, 2024
Last Date to Pay the Application Fee in Online Mode	Apr 27, 2024
Last Date to Upload Photo or Signature	Apr 29, 2024
Admit Card Availability	May 8, 2024 (Out)
Candidates Who Have Not Completed their Form But Have Paid their Requisite Fee, Can Complete Their Form by Paying a Late Fee of INR 500	May 9, 2024
PU CET 2024 Exam Date	May 12, 2024
PU CET Answer Key Release Date	May 2024
Last Date of Submission of Objections to the Answer Key	May 2024
Uploading the Response to the Objections and Inviting Cross-Objections (Through Email Only)	May 2024
Last Day of Submission of Cross-Objections to the Answer Key	May 2024
PU CET 2024 Result	May 31, 2024 (Out)

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PU CET 2024 Admit Card

PU CET admit card for UG admission has been released on May 8, 2024. The hall ticket has been released on the official website by the conducting authority. Candidates need their login ID and password created at the time of registration to access their PU CET admit card 2024.

The general instructions for the examination are on the backside of the PU CET hall ticket 2024.

Steps to Download PU CET admit card 2024

The steps to download PU CET admit card 2024 are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of Punjab University
• Step 2: Go to the 'PU CET' section
• Step 3: Click on the login tab, use the credentials to log in
• Step 4: Click on the 'PU CET Admit Card' tab, review it, and download it.
• Step 5: Take a print of the PU CET admit card 2024.

Important Instructions Related to PU CET Admit Card 2024

The applicants must follow the following important instructions related to PU CET admit card 2024s.

• Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without PU CET admit card.
• Candidates must take multiple printouts of the PU CET admit card and keep it safe as they will need it for verification purposes at every level of the admission process.
• Candidates must check if all the details given on the admit card are correct or not. Candidates must raise an immediate concern if any details are not found.

PU CET Exam Pattern 2024

PU CET the paper are divided into the following sections. The sections are mentioned below:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics

Each section will be of 70 minutes and carry questions of 2 marks each. A negative marking of 0.25 will be applicable for an incorrect answer. The medium of the paper will strictly be in English. Candidates can check the table for PU CET 2024 exam pattern highlights.

PU CET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

Particulars	Details
Number of Sections	4
Time for Each Section	70 Minutes
Number of Questions in Each Section	60
Marks for Each Question	2
Negative Marking	0.25
Total Marks	120
Language	English
Exam Mode	Offline

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PU CET Syllabus 2024

Candidates can go through PU CET 2024 syllabus to get an idea regarding the subjects and topics they must cover to ace the exam.

Divergence: PU CET syllabus is different for different courses. Hence, the candidates must make sure that they are well aware of the syllabus.

Topics: The topics for PU CET 2024 exam include Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry.

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PU CET Reference Book 2024

Students can find PU CET reference books and material majorly consisting of previous year papers and are based on the NCERT syllabus. The applicants can order books from Arihant and Spectrum books online for the same.

Reference Books for PU CET 2024

Book	Author
A Guide to Critical Legal Studies	Mark Kamen
Concepts of Physics Volume 1 & 2	HC Verma
Physics Volume 1 & 2	OP Agarwal
Mathematics (Class 11 and 12)	RD Sharma
Mathematics - Plane Geometry	SL Loni
Quantitative Aptitude	Arun Sharma

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PU CET Cut Off 2024

PU CET 2024 Cutoff will be released probably by Jul 2024 on the official website. Punjab University will release the Punjab University 2024 cut off on the official website for UG programs. Candidates who have appeared in PU CET UG exam can check the PU CET cutoff 2024 to know whether they have qualified for the further rounds of admissions or not.

Only those candidates who qualify for the PU CET examination will be eligible for the counselling process. PU CET merit list will contain the names of people who clear the cut off.

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PU CET Counselling 2024

PU CET Counselling 2024 will commence after the declaration of the result of PU CET. PU CET Counselling 2024 will be conducted online. Candidates must fill in their preferences online for admission to the various courses. The seats will be allotted based on PU CET 2024 merit list.

The counselling schedule will be published on the official Punjab University website. Candidates must keep a check on the site for accurate details. The candidates will have to submit the PU CET counselling fee either online or offline at the university.

This year, PU CET counselling process is most likely to happen online only. So, a candidate must be prepared with all the necessary documents on the cloud or as soft copies. In addition, after seat allotment, candidates will have to make payment for the fee against the first semester, or else their allotment will become void.

For the offline process, candidates will have to report to PU CET counselling centre within the stipulated time with all the required documents and counselling fees.

If the candidates fail to report on time or pay PU CET counselling fee, their application will be rejected. Therefore, candidates should carefully fill in their preferences and options. No change will be allowed after they have locked in their preferences.

Note: PU CET counselling process will begin once the results are out. Candidates can fill in their choice of course after this date.

Documents Required for PU CET Counselling

The important documents that the candidates must carry with them for PU CET counselling are listed below.

• PU CET Score Card
• PU CET Admit Card
• Aadhar Card
• Class 10 and 12 Marksheets
• UG Marksheets
• Category Certificate
• Character Certificate
• Transfer Certificate

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PU CET Contact Details 2024

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.

• Address:
  Punjab University, Sector 14,
  Chandigarh, 160014.
• Phone Number: +91 172 253 4829
• Email ID: coe@pu.ac.in
• Official Website: www.puchd.ac.in