PUBDET Question Papers 2025: Download Previous Year Subject-wise Question Papers PDFs

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2025 ( PUBDET )

This exam is conducted for courses given below:
Aayushi Madavi
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 12:53 IST

By Aayushi Madavi, Associate Senior Executive

PUBDET 2025 Question Papers - The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is to conduct PUBDET 2025 in July 2025. Applications for the exam are just around the corner. With the entrance test so close, it is necessary that aspirants start their preparations at the earliest. Older PUBDET question papers make the best practice material for this exam. The board releases these question papers for future aspirants after the exam is conducted. PUBDET 2025 question papers will be provided on this page once the exam is conducted. Meanwhile, you can download older PUBDET question papers to prepare for the exam well. Read further to learn more.

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Table of content
  • What is PUBDET?
  • PUBDET Question Papers
  • Why Solve Older PUBDET Sample Papers?
  • PUBDET 2025 Pattern and Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for PUBDET 2025?
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What is PUBDET?

Before getting into the test papers, let us understand why the exam is conducted. The Presidency University Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Test, or PUBDET, is held for admissions to the BA and BSc programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. These programmes are offered in various disciplines, including Political Science, Life Sciences, History, Hindi, Economics, Statistics, Philosophy, Sociology, and Performing Arts. Approximately 50,000 students appear for the exam annually, making it one of the more competitive entrance tests.

Download previous year PUBDET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download PUBDET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

PUBDET Question Papers

Political Science

PS_2024

PS_2023

PS_2019

PS_2017

Philosophy/ Sociology/ Performing Arts

PSPA_2024

Life Sciences

LS_2024

LS_2023

LS_2019

History

H_2024

H_2023

H_2019

English

E_2024

E_2023

E_2019

E_2018

Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics

ESM_2024

ESM_2023

Chemistry/ Physics/ Geology

CPG_2024

CPG_2023

Hindi

Hin_2024

Hin_2023

Geography

G_2024
G_2023

Bengali

B_2024
B_2023
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Why Solve Older PUBDET Sample Papers?

There are various benefits of solving PUBDET question papers and sample papers. Some of them are listed below. 

  • Students get an idea of the type of questions that may be asked in the test paper. 
  • They get to understand the test pattern and syllabus better. 
  • They can self-evaluate and work on the areas that they find hard to score in. 
  • Another advantage of solving PUBDET question papers is working on speed. Students can time themselves while solving these test papers and determine if they need to work faster.
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PUBDET 2025 Pattern and Syllabus

Another essential part of preparing for the entrance test is being familiar with the PUBDET syllabus and pattern. Since this is an undergrad-level entrance test, students are advised that they refer to their class 11 and 12 curricula to prepare for it. While the syllabus may vary, the test pattern largely remains the same. The PUBDET pattern is provided in the table below. 

PUBDET 2025 Pattern

Time Duration 

90 Minutes 

Total Questions

50 MCQs

Total Marks 

100

Marking Scheme

2 marks for each correct answer

-0.5 marks for each incorrect answer

Mode of the examination

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

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How to Prepare for PUBDET 2025?

Just like any other entrance exam, the PUBDET preparation plan is quite straightforward. Follow these simple steps to prepare for PUBDET 2025. 

  • Go through the topics of the syllabus and the test pattern carefully.
  • Divide the syllabus and determine the portions to go through every day based on the time left for the exam. 
  • Make short notes for revision. 
  • Make time for revisions at the end of each day of your PUBDET preparation. 
  • A bit before you have gone through the entire syllabus, start solving PUBDET question papers, sample papers, mock tests, and topic-wise questions. 
  • Go through your short notes every now and then. 

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Answered 6 days ago

As per the exam's notification, each candidate can take the test for a maximum of 3 papers. For the first (or one) paper they apply for, an application fee of INR 500 must be paid. For each extra paper, an extra amount of INR 250 must be paid. 

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Nishtha Chatterjee

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Answered 6 days ago

According to the PUBDET information bulletin published by the exam body, the structure followed for the Philosophy, Sociology and Performing Arts paper is as follows. 

Basic English50 marks
Logical Reasoning30 marks  
General Knowledge 20 marks 
Total 100

There will be a total of 50 MCQs, each question carrying 2 marks.

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

 

Dear Debanjali,

Preparing for the PUBDET exam for BA English Honours requires a strategic approach. While your Class 11 and 12 CBSE English textbooks provide a solid foundation, supplementing them with additional resources can enhance your preparation. Here are some recommended books:

  1. NCERT English

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Hi Aradhana,

For preparing for the PUBDET (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test) for B.Sc Geography Hons, you can focus on the following books:

  1. NCERT Geography Textbooks (Class 11 and 12) – These are crucial for building a strong foundation in geography concepts.
  2. General Knowledge & Cur

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 9

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