PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling: Dates, Merit List and Further Steps

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 results will be announced in the last week of May, 2026. Students are advised to work keep checking the website regularly for timely updates. As the PU CET (UG) important dates for all events has been revised.

PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process is ongoing.  Students are advised to go to webpage on regular basis to be aware of the latest updates. PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process is ongoing till April 22. Students can fill out application form on its website. PU CET (UG) 2026 application fee last date is April 24. It is advised to complete payment process prior to the deadline. 

Earlier the PU CET UG 2026 application fee date was December 16 2025.  But according the latest advised dates the PU CET (UG) 2026 application fee last date is April 24. All the registered students is advised to pay their online fee before the last date.

After the completion of the PU CET (UG) 2026 result, only the qualified students will be eligible to attend the counselling process for the seat allotment.

Students need to log into the accounts on the website to fill out the admission form, select the preferred course/college, then wait for the seat allotment, followed by reporting to college with the rank card, category certificates, marksheets and photos with the PU CET (UG) fee proof.

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.

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. 

After getting the seat in PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling, you must immediately report to the allotted department on the scheduled date with all your original documents, PU CET (UG) 2026 admit card, and pay the required admission and departmental fees to confirm your seat.

For PU CET (UG) 2026 provisional merit list will publish tentatively in the last week of May. Students are advised to check the website for the updates. 

The PU CET (UG) provisional merit list will be released just before the PU CET (UG) 2026 results. In case of any discrepancy in the results you can contact to the designated authority mentioned on the official website.

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.

For PU CET (UG) 2026 provisional merit list will publish tentatively in the last week of May. Students are advised to check the website for the updates. 

The PU CET (UG) provisional merit list will be released just before the PU CET (UG) 2026 results. In case of any discrepancy in the results you can contact to the designated authority mentioned on the official website.

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 Plants (botany) and Animals (zoology), a minimum of 3 subjects which include Physics, Chemistry & Biology should be completed. These subjects/qualifications include English as well.

Most important part of the PU CET (UG) 2026 exam preparation is to go through entire syllabus and mark important topics.

These are the tips for PU CET (UG) exam preparation for 2026:

• Go through syllabus.
• Mark important topics.
• Practice previous year questions & solve mock tests.
• Analyse the mistakes.
• Stay consistent & healthy.

Candidates can check out the PU CET (UG) seat matrix for all the courses offered from here: