PUBDET BSc Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 (three) papers in PUBDET exam given below from the following table: 

Paper	For Admission into	Syllabus	Version of question paper
I	Geography	Geography (100 marks)	English and Bengali
II	English	English (100 marks)	English
III	Economics Statistics Mathematics	Mathematics and English (80+20 = 100 marks)*	English and Bengali
IV	Political Science	Political Science (100 marks)	English and Bengali
V	Bengali	Bengali (100 marks)	Bengali
VI	Hindi	Hindi (100 marks)	Hindi
VII	Chemistry Physics Geology	Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (40+30+30 =100 marks)*	English and Bengali
VIII	History	History (100 marks)	English and Bengali
IX	Life Sciences	Biology (100 marks)	English and Bengali
X	Philosophy/ Sociology/ Performing Arts	Basic English, Logical reasoning and General Knowledge (50+30+20 = 100 marks)*	English

Aspirants can refer to the following books to prepare for PUBDET - 

• Class 11 and 12 course books 
• Wren and Martin for Grammar
• A Glossary of Literary Term by M.H. Abrams

It is also advised that the students use older PUBDET question papers for practice. Those make the best prep material. Students get an idea of the difficulty level and the types of the questions asked by doing so.

The detailed analysis of PUBDET syllabus 2023 for B.A. English Literature is as follows: 1. Economics - Mathematics and English 2. Performing Arts - Basic knowledge in theatre, music and dance 3. English 4. Political Science English and basic politics 5. History 6. Hindi 7. Geography - Geography, English and basic scientific aptitude 8. Sociology - Social awareness, English and general aptitude 9. Bengali 10. Philosophy - Reasoning, general knowledge and elements of basic philosophy All the papers have to answered in English/Bengali except English (Compulsory English medium), Bengali (Compulsory Bengali Medium) and Hindi (Compulsorily Hindi Medium).

To score well in PUBDET, candidates have to thoroughly go through the prescribed syllabus. Even if it's general topics that you have covered, go through them once again. Strategize your plans on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. 

Here are some strategies that you can use in your preparation:

• Cover the subjects thoroughly and know the important topics which have to be covered.
• Segregate the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories. Cover topics that you find challenging.
• Note down the topics which carry maximum weightage (based on previous years’ question papers).

As per the previous year's entrance exam, candidates found the PUBDET entrance exam moderate and simple. Students have to study from the syllabus as taught in class X and class XII. Candidates can check the PUBDET preparation tips below.

• Understand the PUBDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.
• Get the prescribed PUBDET syllabus for the applied course.
• Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUBDET.
• Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis.

The PUBDET exam will be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen and paper test. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) conducts the Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) in order to shortlist aspirants for admission in BA and BSc  (honours) programmes offered at Presidency University, Kolkata. 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. 

Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer entered. A total of 2 marks is awarded per correct answer entered.

PUBDET 2024 Exam Pattern
No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
50 (MCQs)	100 marks	90 minutes

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. 

Step-wise Preparation for PUBDET are mentioned below:
Step 1: Understand the PUBDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.
Step 2: Get the prescribed PUBDET syllabus for the applied course.
Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUBDET
Step 4: Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis.

The PUBDET exam will be of 90 minutes i.e 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates can check the table below to know about the PUBDET exam pattern:

PUBDET Exam Pattern
No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
50 (MCQs)	100 marks	90 minutes

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