PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling: Dates, Merit List and Further Steps
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (UG) 2026 ( PU-CET (UG) )
Registration - 14 Nov '25 - 22 Apr '26
The PU CET (UG) Counselling process is expected to start in the second week of June 2026. Students need to check the official website. After the successful payment, complete your PU CET (UG) registration form. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and fill in other important information. The last date for submission of the application fee was December 16, 2025. The last date for completion of the PU CET (UG) 2026 registration form is December 18, 2025, till 11.50 PM.
Students must download their PU CET (UG) admit card 2026 on December 23, 2025.
The PU CET UG entrance exam will be conducted on December 28, 2025. Then the PU CET UG results 2026 will tentatively be conducted in the first week of April 2026. The main PU CET (UG) exam centres will be Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Muktsar, and Hoshiarpur.
Candidates are required to bring the Counselling Form on the day of PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling.
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Highlights
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Dates
- Merit List for PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling
- Documents required at time of PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling
PU CET (UG) 2026 Exam Highlights
The following table highlights the key factors of the PU CET (UG) exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam |
Panjab University Common Entrance Test (PU CET UG) |
| Conducting Body |
Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Exam Level |
University level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (pen & paper test) |
| Exam Medium |
English |
| Exam Duration |
Paper I - Mathematics: 70 minutes Paper II - Chemistry: 70 minutes Paper III - Physics: 70 minutes Paper IV – Biology: 70 minutes |
| Total Number of Seats |
404 |
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) examination is typically accepted to be an easy to moderately challenging level of exam, and has a commonly practiced format consisting mainly of objective type question which are MCQs.
The official question paper will be available on the admissions portal of Panjab University, admissions.puchd.ac.in, a few days later than the exam is held. It will be published as a PDF file.
PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU-CET (UG) 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Answer Key Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Re Upload of PU CET UG 2026 response Objections TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Last day for submission of Cross-objections TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Process TENTATIVE |
PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process
Students need to understand the PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process for better clarity of the exam. The candidate must go through this process:
Registration
To apply for PU CET (UG) 2026 registration, students must first register online via the official university website, and provide their personal information such as name, email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the Application form
PU CET (UG) registration process ended on December 14, 2025.
Download PU-CET (UG) Admit Card
PU CET UG 2026 Admit card will be available online, and students can download their admit card from the website of Panjab University on December 23, 2025.
Appear for PU-CET (UG) Exam
PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date is December 28, 2025. Test will conducted for subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
Check PU-CET (UG) 2026 Result
Result of the exam will be declared online, and students can check their scorecards on the website of Panjab University. The PU CET (UG) result 2026 is expected to be announced in the first week of April.
PU CET (UG) Counselling
Students who successfully pass PU CET (UG) exam will be required to attend the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process after the test. Every candidate is required to be present at the time of physical counselling and have all necessary documents ready.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the PU CET UG application form 2026 submission had closed. The last date for the online registration was December 14, 2025.
PU CET UG 2026 application fee date was December 16 2025. All the registered students were advised to pay their online fee before the last date.
PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check the dates of the PU CET (UG) 2026 important events:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of availability of online Admission Form at https://cetug.puchd.ac.in | November 14, 2025 |
| Last date for filling up the online Admission Form | December 14, 2025 |
| Uploading of important documents like the category certificates, etc, and passport-size photograph & signature. | December 18, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) Admit Card 2026 | December 23, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Examination Date | December 28, 2025 |
| PU CET (UG) 2026 Results | April 2026 (Tentative) |
| PU CET (UG) Counselling Process Start Date | Second Week of June (Tentative) |
Commonly asked questions
If you receive an allotment in Round 1 of PU CET (UG) counselling process, you must report to allotted department on campus during the prescribed dates and bring all the important documents. You will also need to pay the admission and departmental fees immediately.
The PU CET (UG) Counselling process is expected to start in the second week of June 2026. Students need to check the official website. There will be multiple rounds in the counselling process.
Candidates are required to bring the Counselling Form on the day of PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling.
Merit List for PU CET (UG) Physical Counselling
Once the online PU CET (UG) counselling 2026 is concluded, the university will release merit list for Physical counselling. Students can check their names by visiting the official website of Panjab University. Students need to follow this process to see if they are eligible for the physical counselling or not:
- You will have to go to website of Panjab University.
- You will have to click on the Merit List (for Physical Counselling) under the main menu
- On clicking the link the candidate will be able to see a list of courses with different categories.
- You need to look for the course applied to, and the category to which you belong.
On clicking the link, a merit list of students will appear on the screen. The merit list will consist of the following components:
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Rank
- PU CET (UG) 2026 Roll Number
- Candidate name
- Total merit marks
- PU CET (UG) 2026 marks
Students who fail to appear for the physical counselling will not be considered for admission to the courses offered by the University.
Commonly asked questions
PU CET (UG) 2026 Physical counseling will be open mainly to students who did not get a seat in the online rounds or to fill reserved seats still vacant. In practice (as in previous years), the first day (s) may focus on General category candidates without seats, and subsequent days on remaining reserved category candidates. You attend in person at the designated venue (Panjab University, Chandigarh) with your documents and payment. The counselors will re-check your rank and choices, and offer available seats department by department. Once seats are offered, you must confirm and pay immediately.
You will need to report to the allotted college with PU CET (UG) original documents for verification and then pay the PU CET (UG) fee to confirm your submission.
4
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology : PU-CET (UG) 2024 Last Round Closing Score (General-All India)
| College | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panjab University | – / – | 93.67 | 96.21 |
| Patna Science College, Patna University | 52 | – / – | – / – |
| Bihar National College, Patna University | 44 | – / – | – / – |
Documents required at time of PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling
Students must also make sure that they carry required documents to PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process. Students are required to carry these documents:
- PU CET (UG) 2026 mark sheet
- PU-CET (UG) admit card
- Mark-sheet of class 10
- Mark-sheet of class 12
- School Leaving/ Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Class 10 pass certificate for verification of age
Commonly asked questions
For PU CET (UG) 2026 provisional merit list will publish tentatively in the last week of March. Students are advised to check the website for the updates.
Physical Counselling Form, which you need to download from PU CET (UG) 2026 login.
- Carry the PU CET (UG) admission form.
- PU CET (UG) original rank card
- Class 10 & Class 12 Marksheets/Certificates
- Photocopy & original category certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport Size Photograph
- Proof of PU CET (UG) counselling fee payment
- Aadhar Card, Voter ID card.
PU-CET (UG) Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
These are some of the things that should be avoided in the PU CET (UG) examination hall:
Electronic devices like smartwatches, mobile phones, calculators, etc.
Study material
Bags and wallet
Jewellery and accessories
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
These are some of essential items to carry in the PU CET (UG) 2026 examination hall:
PU CET (UG) admit card
Original Photo ID
Passport Size Photos
Transparent Water Bottle
PwD certificate
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
Students are advised to take at least two clear printouts of the PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card after downloading it. One printout should be kept safely for exam day and extra copies can be used as backup.
It is advised to save a digital copy on a mobile phone or email. Keeping multiple copies helps av
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
Students should carefully verify the personal and exam related details printed on it. PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card carries information like the student's name, roll number, application number, photograph, signature, timing, and exam centre address.
Students should read all the instructions properly th
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card has important instructions related to the exam conduct. Details of permitted and prohibited items to carry in the examination hall with the Dress code (if any).
Note: Students must read and follow instructions to avoid disqualification. Violation of rules will lead to canc
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
Here is a general PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:
Education Background: Completion or enrollment in a 12th standard from a recognised Institution
Minimum Academic Performance: Minimum passing mark average of 50%.
Course Science Specifics: For courses that focus on the study of
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
You can check Shiksha PU CET (UG) page for the question papers and answer key for your reference if you're planning to appear in PU CET (UG) 2026. It can help you to get to know exam question pattern and also to make you aware about the type of questions asked in the exam.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
To check PU CET (UG) 2026 result you need to:
- Visit the website
- Find result link on page
- Login your ID and password.
- View your PU CET (UG) scorecard
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
You will need to report to the allotted college with PU CET (UG) original documents for verification and then pay the PU CET (UG) fee to confirm your submission.
R
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Physical Counselling Form, which you need to download from PU CET (UG) 2026 login.
- Carry the PU CET (UG) admission form.
- PU CET (UG) original rank card
- Class 10 & Class 12 Marksheets/Certificates
- Photocopy & original category certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Passport Size Photograph
- Proof of PU CET (UG) c
R
Contributor-Level 9
1 Institutes accepting PU-CET (UG)
Chandigarh • Public
4- ₹ 23,960
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Explore more Science exams with upcoming dates
OUAT 2025 Campus Reporting for MVSC Courses for All Round Seat Allotment Jan '26 - Jan '26
What things should be avoided in the PU CET (UG) examination hall?