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PUBDET 2025 Dates - The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEE) will decide the exam dates of PUBDET 2025. The PUBDET 2025 dates will include all the important dates pertaining to the entrance exam like application dates, admit card release dates, exam dates, result dates, etc. Based on the last session's dates, it can be predicted that the applications for PUBDET 2025 will open in February/ March 2025. The exam body also provides a short application correction window. Successful applicants will be issued PUBDET admit cards at least a week ahead of the exam. The exam is likely to be conducted in July 2025. The tentative dates of the subsequent events of the exam are provided in the article below. Read on to learn more.
Q: When will PUBDET 2025 be conducted?
The exam body, WBJEEB, has not announced the dates of PUBDET 2025 yet. However, it is likely that the exam will be coducted in the first week of July 2025. For 2024, this state-level entrance exam was conducted on July 7. Applications for the same were open from February 15, 2024 to March 18, 2024.
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Q: How can I apply online for PUBDET?
You must first register and fill the application form to appear for the PUBDET exam. You must visit the official website of WBJEEB to fill and apply for PUBDET. In the application form, you are required to fill important information like personal details (name, parent's name, category, contact information, etc.) and academic details (mark sheets, transfer certificate, etc.). Once the all the required information is entered, you will be required to pay the application fee. Click here to know more about the PUBDET appliction form.
Upvote Q: Is PUBDET for undergraduate courses only?
Yes. PUBDET is conducted by the Presidency University in order to offer candidates admission in Humanities and Science streams at the undergraduate level. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.
Upvote 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.
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PUBDET Important Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUBDET 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Feb '25 - Mar '25 | PUBDET 2025 Applications TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 - Jul '25 | PUBDET 2025 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
Jul '25 | PUBDET 2025 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
06 Jul '24 - 07 Jul '24 | PUBDET Exam |
25 Jun '24 - 07 Jul '24 | PUBDET Admit Card 2024 |
20 Mar '24 - 22 Mar '24 | PUBDET 2024 Online Correction |
PUBDET Admission Process 2025
Candidates will have to first register themselves on the official website of the university in order to apply for the PUBDET 2025. Once the candidates have registered themselves, aspirants can fill up the application form. Here’s a step-by-step admission process:
Step 1: Registration
The candidates will have to register themselves on the official website of the university by entering details such as:
| Name |
Gender |
| Father’s name |
Identification Type |
| Mother’s name |
Mobile Number |
| Date of Birth |
Category |
| Email ID |
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Candidates need to have a valid working mobile number and email ID as the board will provide candidates with the latest updates and notifications. Candidates are advised to double-check the details before pressing the submit button. All details must match the school credentials
Step 2: Fill PUBDET Application Form
Candidates can only fill PUBDET 2025 application online on the official website of WBJEEB. There is no offline/printed application form available for this entrance exam for Presidency University admissions.
Step 3: Download the PUBDET Admit Card
Aspirants need to download the admit card for PUBDET from the official website of the exam. After downloading the admit card, candidates need to take a clear printout of the admit card and carry the same to their allotted test centre.
Step 4: Appear for PUBDET Exam
Candidates need to reach their test centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the PUBDET exam. Aspirants need to carry the below-mentioned documents to their PUBDET test centre:
- A hard copy of the PUBDET admit card
- Copy of coloured photograph uploaded while filling the application form online.
- Any photo identity card in original (like Aadhar card/PAN card/Passport/10th Standard Admit Card/School ID card).
The PUBDET exam is one hour 30 minutes in duration and it contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Step 5: Check the PUBDET Result
The final result for the PUBDET exam will be declared in the form of Rank Cards. PUBDET rank cards would contain information such as the candidate’s total score and rank. Aspirants can check PUBDET results on the official website of WBJEEB.
Step 6: Counselling
After the result for PUBDET is released, a separate notification is issued by WBJEEB informing about counselling details and schedule. Aspirants need to take part in PUBDET counselling to secure admission in courses offered at Presidency University based on their rank in the PUBDET exam.
Q: How to pay PUBDET application fee?
The Application Fees can be paid by Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI only. Application fees for PUBDET-2024 is INR 500 (Rupees five hundred only) for one paper and INR 250 for each additional paper, plus the Bank’s Service Charges, if applicable. Candidates can check the official website of WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board) to know all about the application fee submission process or Shiksha page.
Upvote Q: What are the rules related to PUBDET image upload?
Upload scanned copy of photograph and signature as per the instructions provided in the Information Bulletin. If any candidate receives any SMS/email regarding discrepancy in photograph/ signature, he/she must take corrective action immediately within one day. Admit cards are not issued if these images are illegible and thus not acceptable.
Upvote Q: Can I change the information mentioned on the PUBDET application form?
Once the registration details i.e., name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, domicile and date of birth are entered and submitted, this information cannot be changed/modified/edited under any circumstances. Also, the information must match exactly with the school/college admit cards, mark sheets, certificates, photo identity cards, caste/category/income certificates etc. (as applicable) which a candidate has to produce at the time of entering the examination hall, during counselling/admission and registration with the University.
Upvote Q: Where can I get information related to PUBDET exam?
It is essential to have a valid mobile number and a unique valid email ID. All future communications by the Board will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. WBJEEB will not be held responsible for non-receipt of any communication due to wrong/non- existing/non-functional/changed mobile number/ email ID or due to network interruption.
Upvote FAQs on PUBDET Dates 2025
Check out the FAQs related to PUBDET dates below.
Q: Will the application forms are available at Presidency University?
Yes, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam Board (WBJEEB) conducts PUBDET on behalf of the Presidency University and the application form are available at the official website of WBJEEB. The entrance exam has its own website. PUBDET comprises separate entrance exams that are conducted to offer admission to aspirants in different Science and humanities programmes offered at Presidency University at the undergraduate level. While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for a maximum of any two subjects.
Upvote Q: Can I submit the application form in offline mode?
No. Candidates were required to fill and submit the PUBDET application forms in online mode only. Offline applications are not accepted. PUBDET 2024 online application process concluded on March 18, 2024. Eligible and interested candidates were supposed to apply for the exam by visiting the official website of WBJEE. PUBDET 2024 application form was released at the official website of the exam.
Upvote Q: What is the specifications of documents to be uploaded during PUBDET registration?
The candidate is required to upload scanned images of their passport-sized photographs and signature.
Background | White |
Image | Coloured |
File Format | JPG, JPEG, PNG |
File Size | 100 KB maximum |
Dimension | Photograph: 4cm x 3 cm |
Signature: 4cm x 1.5 cm | |
Pen colour used for signature | Black |
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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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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