PUCET Exam Date 2026 (Revised), Check Admit Card, Exam Day Instructions

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Updated on 17 Apr 2026

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  • The PUCET (UG) 2026 exam is expected to be conducted on 10 May 2026 (Sunday) by Panjab University for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.Pharm courses.

  • The exam will be held in offline mode (pen and paper based) with 60 MCQs per subject, carrying 120 total marks.

  • As per the marking scheme, +2 marks are awarded for each correct answer and -0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

  • The PUCET 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of May 2026, likely around 5 May 2026, on the official website.

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PUCET Exam Pattern 2026

PUCET Exam Date 2026

The PUCET Exam Date 2026 is an important detail for candidates planning to appear for the Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET UG) 2026 for undergraduate admissions. Panjab University conducts the PUCET (UG) exam every year for admission to various science and professional courses offered by the university and its affiliated colleges. As per the expected schedule, the PUCET 2026 exam date is 10 May 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding the PUCET 2026 application form, admit card release, and exam schedule so they can complete all required steps and prepare effectively for the entrance examination.

PUCET Exam Date 2026 Overview

Here is all you want to know about the PUCET 2026 exam highlights. 

ParticularsDetails
Exam NamePU CET (UG) 2026
Full FormPanjab University Common Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducting BodyPanjab University
Exam LevelUniversity-Level Entrance Exam
Exam FrequencyOnce a Year
Exam ModeOffline (Pen & Paper Based Test)
Medium of ExamEnglish Only
Exam Date10 May 2026
Exam Duration70 Minutes per Subject
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions60 Questions (Per Subject)
Total Marks120 Marks
Marking Scheme+2 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer
Courses OfferedB.Sc. (Hons.) under Hons. School System & BPharmacy
Selection ProcessCET Score (75%) + 10+2 Marks (25%) + NCC/NSS Weightage
Official Websitecetug.puchd.ac.in

PUCET Exam Date 2026

PUCET Exam Date 2026 has been scheduled by Panjab University for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate courses. As per the expected schedule, the PUCET (UG) 2026 exam will be conducted on 10 May 2026 in offline mode.


Entrance TestEntrance Test for Course(s)Date of Entrance TestWebsiteCentre for the Entrance Test
CETUGB.Pharm.B.Sc. (Hons) AnthropologyB.Sc. (Hons) BiochemistryB.Sc. (Hons) BiophysicsB.Sc. (Hons) BiotechnologyB.Sc. (Hons) BotanyB.Sc. (Hons) ChemistryB.Sc. (Hons) GeologyB.Sc. (Hons) MicrobiologyB.Sc. (Hons) PhysicsB.Sc. (Hons) Physics (Specialization in Electronics)B.Sc. (Hons) ZoologyMathematicsMay 10, 2026 (Sunday)https://cetug.puchd.ac.inChandigarh, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Muktsar

PUCET Admit Card 2026 Release Date

PU CET 2026 admit card will be released online on the official website of Panjab University a few days before the exam date. Candidates will be able to download the PU CET (UG) admit card 2026 using their login credentials, such as registration number and password. The admit card will include important details like the exam date, shift timing, exam centre, and exam day instructions.

Since the PU CET 2026 exam is scheduled for 10 May 2026, the admit card is expected to be released in the first week of May 2026, tentatively around 5 May 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the PU CET admit card 2026 to the examination centre on the exam day.

PUCET Centres 2026

PU CET Exam Centres are allotted by Panjab University for conducting the entrance exam in offline mode. The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam centres are generally located in Chandigarh and a few other designated cities. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city while filling out the application form, but final allotment depends on availability and university guidelines.

StateCity
Punjab ChandigarhLudhianaMuktsarHoshiarpur

PUCET Exam Pattern 2026

PUCET Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the structure of the entrance test, including the number of questions, duration, and subjects. The exam is conducted in offline mode with 60 MCQs per subject, carrying 120 marks in total. 

As per the PUCET marking scheme, +2 marks are awarded for correct answers and -0.25 is deducted for wrong responses. Knowing the PUCET subjects and pattern also helps in estimating the expected PUCET cut off.

ParticularsDetails
Mode of the examinationOffline/ Pen-Paper Based
Medium/ LanguageEnglish only
Duration of the examination70 minutes/ 1 hour 10 minutes
Frequency of exam in a yearOnce a year
Type of questionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus
Total number of Questions60
Total Marks120
Negative markingYes
Marking Scheme+2 for a correct answer| -0.25 for an incorrect answer
Total sections in the question paper4 main sections

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