PUBDET 2025 Counselling - The exam body will carry out the PUBDET 2025 counselling process once the PUBDET results are declared. It is likely that PUBDET Counselling 2025 will be held in August 2025. Only those candidates who score the cutoff marks will be called PUBDET 2025 counselling. The counselling will take place in several rounds. It is advised that the candidates keep an eye on the exam's website for the counselling schedules and the seat allotment lists published as a result of the PUBDET counselling process. The counselling and admission process is conducted on the basis of GMR (General Merit Rank)/ rank cards and scores. The verification of the rank list, and documents will be done during the time of counselling. If an applicant is found ineligible, the candidature will be cancelled despite holding a rank card. Learn more about PUBDET 2025 Counselling in the article below.
Q: What is PUBDET counselling/seat allotment and provisional admission process?
Candidates who will appear for PUBDET exam can know in detail about the PUBDET counselling and admission process here. A separate notification with details of counseling and admission will be published in Board’s web site shortly after publication of result. PUBDET course-wise availability of seats which will be provided by the Presidency University will also be published before counseling and allotment.
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Q: How to get a duplicate copy of PUBDET rank card or other document?
If any candidate needs a duplicate copy of Admit Card, Rank Card etc., it can be provided by the Board, but only till the end of counselling or 60 days after the date of declaration of result, whichever is later. To get a duplicate copy, the candidate must apply to the Board and pay a processing fee of INR 500 for each document by a bank draft in the name of “West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board” payable in Kolkata.
Upvote Q: What if there are any incorrect information mentioned on PUBDET rank card or any other document?
The confirmation page, admit card, rank card etc., of PUBDET contains some personal information as given by the candidate during online application. As such, the Board is in no way responsible for any mistake in it due to incorrect entry given by the candidate. Confirmation page and admit card cannot be downloaded after the examination is over. Rank card and OMR images cannot be downloaded after the counselling is over. Candidates must preserve such documents safely.
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PUBDET 2025 - Documents Required for Counselling
| 10th mark sheet |
Caste certificate (if any) |
| 12th mark sheet |
Migration certificate |
| Graduation degree (if any) |
Character certificate |
| Valid photo ID proof |
Passport size photograph |
| Domicile certificate |
Rank Card of PUBDET 2025 |
Q: What if candidate faces any problem during PUBDET admission process?
In case the candidate faces any problem during admission or thereafter due to any mistake committed by him/her in providing such personal information during online application, the Board is not able to render any help e.g., issuing any letter of correction etc. The candidate must take necessary actions at his/her end with the University, where he/she takes admission.
Upvote Q: I have not received my rank card, am I eligible for PUBDET counselling?
Ranks cards with scores are issued to all candidates, who will appear in PUBDET. But all may not be awarded a rank and hence may not be eligible for counseling, for which a cut off rank and/or a cut off score will be decided by the Board. Result will be published in the form of Rank Card, which contains all relevant ranks, total score, and component scores in respective papers. Candidates can view and download their rank card by logging in with their password. The Board never publishes a rank list to ensure confidentiality to each individual candidate.
Upvote Q: When is the verification of PUBDET documents done?
The verifications of documents of PUBDET 2024 exams are done during by the allotted institute during counselling/admission. Hence candidates cannot assume that the personal information shown in the confirmation page, admit card, rank card etc., are accepted or approved by the Board. Candidates can get more information related to PUBDET admission and documents at the official website of the exam and on Shiksha page.
Upvote PUBDET Important Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUBDET 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Jul '25 | PUBDET 2025 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
06 Jul '24 - 07 Jul '24 | PUBDET Exam |
PUBDET 2025 - Things to keep in mind
Candidates should keep the following in mind while appearing for the PUBDET counselling round:
- The candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre.
- Aspirants need to appear in person at their counselling centre.
- Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates.
- The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified for their BA/BSc (honours) degree through regular examination of the university as per merit.
- Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in the PUBDET 2025 entrance exam.
PUBDET 2025 - Seat Matrix
PwD seats are included in the total number of seats in respective courses. Category and course-wise availability of seats are as follows:
| Course |
General |
SC |
ST |
OBC-A |
OBC-B |
Total |
PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengali |
21 |
8 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
38 |
1 |
| English |
21 |
8 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
38 |
1 |
| Hindi |
16 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
30 |
1 |
| History |
25 |
10 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
46 |
1 |
| Philosophy |
12 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
20 |
1 |
| Political Science |
17 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
31 |
1 |
| Sociology |
18 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
32 |
1 |
| Performing Arts |
8 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
15 |
2 |
| Chemistry |
29 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
53 |
2 |
| Economics |
29 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
53 |
1 |
| Geography |
15 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
28 |
1 |
| Geology |
17 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
31 |
1 |
| Life Sciences |
63 |
26 |
7 |
12 |
8 |
116 |
3 |
| Mathematics |
29 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
53 |
2 |
| Physics |
29 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
53 |
2 |
| Statistics |
15 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
28 |
1 |
| Total |
364 |
147 |
40 |
67 |
47 |
665 |
21 |
Q: What are the important details related to PUBDET counselling?
Candidates are required to keep the following information in mind while appearing for PUBDET counselling round:
- Candidate’s credentials will be verified at the counselling centre.
- Aspirants need to appear in-person at their counselling centre.
- Credentials of candidates eligible for counselling and admission will be verified on stipulated dates, which will notified to the candidates.
- The Presidency University quota will be applicable for candidates who have qualified their BA/BSc (honors) degree through regukar examination of the university as per merit.
- Admission through non-PU quota will be based on the rank secured in PUBDET 2024 entrance exam.
Upvote Q: What is the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam?
Candidates check the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam below:
| Stream | Institute Type | Institute | Program | Quota | Open | Open (PwD) | OBC - A | OBC - A (PwD) | OBC - B | OBC - B (PwD) | SC | SC (PwD) | ST | ST (PwD) | Tuition Fee Waiver | TotalSeats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (Paper II) | State Government | Presidency University (900009) | B. Arts in English | All India | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| English (Paper II) | State Government | Presidency University (900009) | B. Arts in English | Home State | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| - | - | - | Total | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Upvote Q: Does Presidency University offer a course in Performing Arts?
Yes. The Presidency University offers a course in Performing Arts (BPA). However, to get admission in the college, candidates have to appear for PUBDET. Given below are the courses offered through PUBDET exam:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Life Science
- Economics
- Geography
- Geology
- Bengali
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Hindi
- Performing Arts
Upvote FAQs on PUBDET Counselling 2025
Check out the FAQs related to PUBDET Counselling below.
Q: What are the documents required for PUBDET counselling?
The documents needed for PUBDET counselling are as follows:
10th mark sheet | Caste certificate (if any) |
12th mark sheet | Migration certificate |
Graduation degree (if any) | Character certificate |
Valid photo ID proof | Passport size photograph |
Domicile certificate | PUBDET Rank Card |
Upvote Q: How to get the PUBDET calculation sheet from the exam conducting body?
A candidate can calculate his/her score from his/her machine read response and published final answer keys. However, if any candidate needs a calculation sheet from the Board, he/she will have to apply to the Board with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favor of ‘West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board’ payable at Kolkata. But this facility will be available only till 60 days after the declaration of result or till the counselling is over, whichever is later.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The details mentioned on the PUBDET rank card are listed below -
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Application number
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Category
- Domicile
- Subjects
- Score
- GMR (General Merit Rank)
- Category-wise rank
- Instructions
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Answered a month ago
No, the PUBDET result is not published in the form of a merit list. The exam body announces the result in the form of Rank Cards for each examinee separately. They must log on to the official website to download their rank cards. These rank cards must also be produced during the counselling session.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
If two candidates happen to get the same score in PUBDET, a tie-breaking system will be applied. The candidate who has lesser incorrect answers (keep in mind that incorrect answers are marked -1/2 while correct answers are awarded 2 marks) will be ranked higher. In case, the number of incorrect answ
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, making corrections when the application correction window is open does not cost any extra fee.
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Answered a month ago
The application fee for PUBDET is INR 500 (excluding bank charges for internet services). Applicants must pay this fee while filling the application form. It can be paid using Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card or by cash using Allahabad Bank e-challan.
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Answered a month ago
The exam body provides an application correction window after the last date to fill the application form during which applicants can make changes to their PUBDET application forms. The application correction window is only open for a few days. Once it has passed, you cannot change your exam centre c
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Answered a month ago
To apply for PUBDET for a BA in Bengali course, candidates must have studied Bengali as a subject in their high school. They must also have scored at least 60% marks in Bengali in their class 12 final exams.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
In order to apply for an undergraduate Geography programme through PUBDET candidates must have studied Arts/ Science in their high school with at least three of the following subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography,
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, reserved category candidates get some relaxation on the minimum marks required in the class 12 final exams. The minimum aggregate scores vary from subject to subject.
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Answered a month ago
PUBDET is conducted offline (pen and paper based test). Aspirants must note that even though the exam is conducted offline, the applications for the exam are only available online on the exam body's official website.
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