Is PU CET (UG) exam difficult?

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.

Where can I find the official PU CET (UG) 2026 question paper?

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.

When will PU CET (UG) 2026 results announced?

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.

Has the PU CET UG 2026 application form submission date ended?

PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process is over now. PU CET (UG) 2026 application form was available till April 22. Students filled their application form on the website. PU CET (UG) 2026 application fee last date was April 24.

What to do after PU CET (UG) 2026 result announcement?

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.

What is the PU CET UG 2026 application fee date?

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 was April 24. All the registered students is advised to pay their online fee before the last date.

When will the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process begin? How many rounds are there?

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.

What should I do after a seat is allotted in the first round of PU CET (UG) counselling?

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.

What are the documents required during the PU CET (UG) 2026 physical counselling?

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.

When will the PU CET (UG) provisional merit list be published?

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.

Who should attend PU CET (UG) Physical counselling and how does it work?

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.

What will happen after I get a seat in PU CET (UG) counselling process?

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.

When will the PU CET (UG) provisional merit list be published?

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.

What is the PU CET (UG) eligibility criteria? What is the general criteria to appear for the exam?

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.

What is the most important thing a student should include in their PU CET (UG) 2026 exam preparation?

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.

What is the PU CET (UG) Seat Intake for the courses available?

Candidates can check out the PU CET (UG) seat matrix for all the courses offered from here: Course Seats available Open NRI** Foreign Nationals B.Pharm. 46 06 02 Botany 20 03 01 Zoology 25 04 01 Anthropology 30 04 02 Chemistry 58 08 03 Geology 30 04 02 Physics 40 06 02 Physics (Specialisation in Electronics) 20 03 01 Biochemistry 25 04 02 Microbiology 30 04 02 Biotechnology 15 02 01 Biophysics 25 04 01 Mathematics 30 03 02 Mathematics & Computing 15 02 01

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

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 03:14 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

The PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process is likely to begin in the second week of June 2026. To participate in the counselling session, students who qualify for the PU CET (UG) exam 2026 must fill admission form to get admission. Students need to submit their hard copy of PU CET (UG) 2026 admission form.

The PU CET 2026 (UG) counselling will be conducted in offline mode. However, students must apply online to participate in the PU CET (UG) counselling 2026 for the seat allotment process. Students need to come to the allotted department after completing counselling registration.

The counselling session will start immediately after the PU CET (UG) 2026 results are announced. The university will conduct more rounds if seats are vacant. The PU CET (UG) 2026 payment fees will be made during the spot through a bank draft.

Contact info:

Main Enquiry Office: 1800-180-2065 or 0172-2534818/2534819 or email cetug@pu.ac.in

Assistant Registrar: +91 172 253 4829

Table of contents

PU CET (UG) Counselling 2026 Exam Highlights
PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates
PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling - 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 Counselling FAQs

PU CET (UG) Counselling 2026 Exam Highlights

The following table highlights the key factors of the PU CET (UG) 2026 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

PU CET (UG) 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PU-CET (UG) 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Jun ' 26	PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling Process
May ' 26	PU CET (UG) 2026 Result
May ' 26	Last day for submission of Cross-objections
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PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling - Admission Process

Students need to understand PU CET (UG) 2026 Admission Process for better clarity of the exam:

Registration

Students need to apply for PU CET (UG) 2026 registration form by registering online via the official university website, and provide their personal information such as name, email ID and mobile number.

Fill in the PU CET (UG) Application form

PU CET (UG) 2026 application form process was conducted from November 14, 2025 and the last date for filling of the application form was April 22, 2026.

Download PU CET (UG) 2026 Admit Card

Registered students was eligible to download admit cards which was an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre. PU CET UG 2026 Admit card was available online and test-takers can download same from website of Panjab University on May 5, 2026.

Appear for PU CET (UG) Exam

The PU CET (UG) 2026 exam date was scheduled for May 10, 2026. Test will conducted for subjects of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

Check PU CET (UG) 2026 Result

The result of the exam was declared online and test-takers can check their scorecards on the website of Panjab University. The PU CET (UG) 2026 result will be released soon.

PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling

Students who successfully pass the examination was required to attend the PU CET (UG) 2026 counselling process after the test. Every candidate was required to be present at the counselling in person, and have all necessary documents ready.

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 PU CET (UG) 2026 Application Form	April 22, 2026
Uploading of important documents like the category certificates, etc, and passport-size photograph & signature.	April 24, 2026
PU CET (UG) Admit Card 2026	May 5, 2026
PU CET (UG) 2026 Examination Date	May 10, 2026
PU CET (UG) 2026 Results	May 28 (Tentative)
PU CET (UG) Counselling Process Start Date	Second Week of June (Tentative)

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 must go to the Panjab University website.
Click on “Merit List for Physical Counselling.
After clicking, you will see a list of courses and different categories.
Find your course and the category you belong to.
When you click on the course link, the merit list will open on the screen.

The PU CET UG merit list consists of the following information:

PU CET UG 2026 Rank
PU CET UG 2026 Roll Number
Name of the student
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.

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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: