Panjab University offers UG, PG, and PhD courses in fields of science, arts, social science, commerce, education, business management, etc. The university does not offer direct admission to students, one has to be eligible and score good marks in the entrance test. Failing in either eligibility or entrance tests will lead to the rejection of applicants. The university mentioned all the entrance tests in which students have to appear. For M.Tech, BE, PhD, and MBA admissions, Panjab University accepts the national-level entrance exam scores. For other courses, the university conducts an entrance test and an interview if required. One can check the syllabus, important dates, and the weightage that the university gives to each stage of the selection process from the Panjab University official website.
Panjab University UG Admissions
For all of its undergraduate programs, Punjab University conducts entrance exams. For BE admissions, it accepts scores of JEE Mains if the students haven’t done a diploma in engineering. If the student has completed a diploma in engineering and wants a lateral entry in engineering, then the Panjab University Lateral Engineering Entrance Test (PULEET) is conducted. Panjab University Migration Engineering Entrance Test (PUMEET) is conducted for students who have completed their first year from another institute and want admission to a second year in engineering at PU. The syllabus and pattern of all the UG entrance exams are different at Panjab University. The list of UG courses that are offered at PU with their eligibility, selection process, duration, and fees are mentioned in the table below.
Programs | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | First Year Fees |
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BA LL.B & B.Com LL.B | 50% in 10+2 | UG LAW Entrance Test | 5 years | Up to INR 90,000 |
B.Sc (Hons) | 50% in 10+2 | PU CET UG | 3 years | INR 20,000 to INR 90,000 |
B.Pharm | 50% in 10+2 | PU CET UG | 4 years | INR 17,000 |
BMH | 50% in 10+2 | PUTHAT | 3 years | INR 80,000 |
BE | 50% in 10+2 | JEE Mains | 4 years | Up to 1 Lakh |
BE | Diploma in Engineering | PULEET | 4 years | Up to 1 Lakh |
LL.B | 50% in 10+2 | PG LAW | 3 to 4 years | INR 13,000 to INR 50,000 |
Panjab University PG Admissions
Punjab University accepts CAT and GATE scores for MBA and M.Tech admissions, respectively. For other PG programs, admission is done based on scores on the entrance test that Panjab University conducts. Each PG program has a certain eligibility requirement at the institute failing which admissions are not offered. PU CET PG is the entrance test that the university conducts for admissions to PG programs. For a few PG programs, the university might conduct an interview also but it depends on the specialization the candidate has chosen. Below are the PG programs mentioned with eligibility, selection process, duration, and fees.
Programs | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | First Year Fees |
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B.Ed | 50% in Bachelors | Written Test | 2 years | INR 40,000 |
M.Ed | B.Ed/BA B.Ed/BSc B.Ed | Written Test | 2 years | INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 |
M.Tech | 60% in BE/B.Tech | GATE | 2 years | INR 30,000 |
MSc | 50% in BSc | PU CET (PG) | 2 years | INR 50,000 to INR 1.5 Lakhs |
LL.M | 55% in BA LL.B/BBA LL.B/BCom LL.B | PU CET (PG) | 3 years | INR 1.03 Lakhs |
MA | 50% in BA | PU CET PG or Merit | 2 years | INR 5,000 to INR 30,000 |
MBA | 50% in Masters or bachelor’s degree | CAT | 2 years | INR 2 Lakhs |
Panjab University PhD Admissions
For PhD admissions at Panjab University if a student has appeared in any of the entrance exams such as UGC NET/JRF, ICAR, GATE, etc, then they are exempted from appearing in the entrance that the university conducts. One should meet the minimum eligibility criteria that the university has set for admissions. The details of PhD admissions at PU are mentioned below.
Programs | Eligibility | Selection Process | Duration | First Year Fees |
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PhD | 55% in masters | UGC NET/JRF/CSIR NET/ICAR/Written Test | 3 to 5 years | INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 |
Panjab University Admissions Application Process
The steps involved in completing the application form are listed below.
- Verify that you fulfill the requirements for the program to which you wish to apply.
- Create an account by visiting the online application site of Panjab University.
- Enter your academic background, personal information, and any other asked data.
- Scan and submit your signature, photo, and any other necessary files.
- Once your application has been reviewed and verified, pay the application fee.
- After filling out the form, print it out and send it to the Panjab University address.
Candidates are advised to finish their online application forms and pay fees two to three days before the deadline, as the online payment may take 24 to 48 hours to validate. The entrance exam, counseling, and verification of documents are part of PU's multi-step admissions process. The institution posts course-by-course merit lists on its website following the selection rounds. After being shortlisted, candidates can confirm their admission by paying a fee. It is recommended that students carefully fill out the application form because a mistake could result in their application being rejected. Also, one has to collect all the necessary documents before applying for admission. The list of necessary documents is as follows:
- Mark sheets of 10th, 12th, and graduation.
- Scorecards of entrance exams if available.
- Migration and transfer certificate.
- Caste and domicile certificate.
Important Dates of Admissions at Panjab University
The admissions at Panjab University begin in June and the process is completed in July or August. Below are the tentative dates of UG and PG admissions mentioned in the table.
Events | UG Important Dates | PG Important Dates |
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Online application's start date | June 2025 | June 2025 |
Last Date of applications | July 2025 | July 2025 |
Admission without late fees | July 2025 | July 2025 |
Admission with late fees | July to August 2025 | July to August 2025 |