Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive
PUMDET 2025 Preparation: WBJEEB is likely to conduct PUMDET 2025 in July 2025 for admissions to MA and MSc programmes at Presidency University. With ample time to prepare for the test, the applicants must make good use of it. Over the years, this state-level entrance exam has only grown in popularity and competition. Before starting PUMDET preparation, the applicants must also be familiar with the PUMDET pattern and syllabus. On this page, you will find some effective PUMDET 2025 preparation tips along with the PUMDET syllabus and pattern. Read on to learn more.
Also read -
Q: How to prepare for PUMDET exam through prep books?
Preparing for a Science course is never easy and the only way to ensure that you have studied well is by testing yourself over and over again. Through prep books, one gets a better idea of the subject and the various pointers that can help you score better. You can identify where you fall behind and which are your strong points. It is advised that you purchase at least two to three prep books to help better understand the test.
Upvote 
Q: What is the preparation strategy for PUMDET exam?
A postgraduate course level is higher than what one would have studied at graduation and the preparation has to be much more. If you have done your BA in Political Science and want to do your MA in Political Science, the student will have to cover all the major topics and subjects learnt in the three-year undergrad course and learn the subjects taught in postgraduate as well. Read the Shiksha page to know more about PUMDET preparation tips.
Upvote Q: What is the level of PUMDET exam?
Candidates can check the level of the PUMDET exam below.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Presidency University Master’s Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) |
Conducting Body | Presidency University, Kolkata |
Level | University |
Upvote 
PUMDET Exam Highlights
Some key information about the exam is provided in the table below.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Presidency University Master’s Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) |
| Conducting Body |
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) |
| Level |
University |
| Official Website |
https://wbjeeb.nic.in/ |
Q: What are the preparation tips for PUMDET?
Candidates need to follow the following tips to know about PUMDET exam preparation. Understand the PUMDET Pattern and Marking Scheme, Get the prescribed PUMDET syllabus for the applied course, Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUMDET, Create a day to day and weekly time table on how much material you can study on a daily basis, Revise as much as you can, Get the proper rest.
Upvote Q: What is the duration of PUMDET exam?
PUMDET exam is of 90 minutes duration.
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
| Marks per questions | +2 marks right answer |
Upvote Q: What types of questions are asked in PUMDET exam?
Candidates can check the PUMDET exam pattern below:
PUBDET 2023 Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
50 (MCQs) | 100 marks | 90 minutes |
Upvote Q: Is there negative marking in PUMDET exam?
Yes, there are negative marking in PUMDET exam.
Questions | 50 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 marks |
Marks deducted for the wrong answer | Half a mark |
Marks for not answering | Zero |
Upvote PUMDET 2025 Pattern
Before getting into the preparation strategy, let's take a look at the PUMDET 2025 Pattern.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper Test) |
| Duration |
90 minutes |
| Medium |
English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages) |
| No. of Questions |
50 (MCQs) |
| Total Marks |
100 |
PUMDET 2025 - Marking Scheme
Understanding the marking scheme of the test is quite important. This helps in evaluating possible scores while attempting sample test papers during PUMDET preparation. It is provided in the table below.
| Marks for a correct answer |
2 marks |
| Marks deducted for the wrong answer |
0.5 marks |
| Marks for not answering |
0 marks |
PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
The exam body prescribes the PUMDET syllabus for each subject in which MA and MSc courses are offered at Presidency University. It is advised that the applicants go through the syllabus carefully so that they do not miss out on any of the topics. It is also advised that they divide the syllabus based on the time left for the exam and work more on the topics that they find more difficult. Check the syllabus out by clicking on the link provided above.
Steps to Prepare for PUMDET 2025
The steps to prepare for an entrance exam are quite straightforward -
- Step 1: Understand the PUMDET Pattern and Marking Scheme.
- Step 2: Get the prescribed PUMDET syllabus for the applied course.
- Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUMDET
- Step 4: Create a daily and weekly timetable on how much material you can study regularly.
- Step 5: Revise as much as you can.
- Step 6: Get proper rest.
How to prepare for PUMDET 2025?
Since PUMDET is a postgraduate-level entrance exam, applicants are advised not to take its preparation lightly. Some foolproof ways to prepare for PUMDET 2025 are listed below.
- Get familiar with the test pattern, marking scheme and syllabus - Unless you are familiar with these details, your preparation strategy can be directionless, scattered and too much to deal with. Prior knowledge of the PUMDET 2025 syllabus, pattern and marking scheme makes the preparation journey smooth and hassle-free.
- Make a timetable - Now that you know the syllabus, divide the topics into days/ weeks considering the time left for the exam. Also, dedicate time to revisions to ensure maximum retention.
- Gather the right study material - Pick a couple of prep books or guidebooks for your chosen subject and stick to them. Do not get too many books, it will only create confusion. A simple Google search would help figure out what's best. Also, gather all the sample papers and old question papers that you can. They're essential for practice. You can also look up mock tests online.
- Solve questions - The idea behind taking sample tests, etc. is to solve as many questions as you can. Practice makes perfect. You can also time yourself while solving these papers to improve your speed. On evaluating solved papers, you can also figure out what topics you find difficult.
- Revise some more - Revise everything you have covered at whatever point in your PUMDET preparation. Focus more on the topics that you find difficult to score in.
- Rest - Take essential breaks. Burnout is real. But do not get carried away, get back to studying after short breaks.
FAQs Related to PUMDET Preparation 2025
Some FAQs on PUMDET preparation are provided below.
Q: What is the level of PUMDET exam?
Candidates can check the level of the PUMDET exam below.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Presidency University Master’s Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) |
Conducting Body | Presidency University, Kolkata |
Level | University |
Upvote Q: What is the scoring methodology in PUMDET?
Candidates can check the PUMDET scoring methodology here.
All questions will have four answer options.
Only one option is correct.
Correct response will yield 2 (two) marks.
Incorrect response will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks.
For any combination of response with more than one option, even if it contains the correct option, the answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks.
Zero mark will be awarded for not attempting any question.
Upvote Q: What is the medium and mode of PUMDET exam?
Candidates can check the below space to know about PUMDET medium and mode of exam.
Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper Test) |
Duration | 90 minutes |
Medium | English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages) |
Upvote Q: What is the pattern of question papers in PUMDET exam?
In every paper of PUMDET exam, all questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type, with four options against each of the questions. There will 50 (fifty) questions in each paper with full marks 100 and time allotted will be 90 minutes. In order to know about PUMDET exam pattern can didates are suggested to check the official website of the exam and Shiksha page as well as all details related to PUMDET exam are mentioned here.
Upvote Get all exam details, important updates and more.
PUMDET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The counselling schedule for PUMDET 2025 is not released yet. It is likely that the counselling will take place some time in the last two weeks of August 2025 and September 2025.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Your candidature may be cancelled if you fail to produce any of the documents required in the PUMDET counselling process.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The counselling process for PUMDET takes place online. The exam body will provide a counselling link on their website on which students can complete their admission processes.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The details mentioned on the PUMDET rank cards are provided 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 |
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
No, the exam body does not publish a merit list. The PUMDET results are announced in the form of a rank card for each examinee separately. They are required to log in by entering their application numbers and dates of birth to access their rank cards.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The steps to check the PUMDET result are provided below -
- Visit the official website of the exam
- Find and click on the 'Rank Card for PUMDET 2025' link
- Enter your application number and date of birth and the security pin/ captcha code (case sensitive)
- Your rank card will appear on the screen.
- Make sure
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The schedule for PUMDET 2025 is not released by the exam body yet. However, based on past cycles of the exam, it can be predicted that the result of PUMDET 2025 may be released in August 2025.
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
One thing is certain that since PUMDET is an entrance exam for postgraduate courses, the difficulty level of the exam will be fairly high. Aspirants must start their preparations as soon as possible. To be particular, it is advised that they start their studies at least 2 to 3 months before the exam
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Since PUMDET is a postgraduate level entrance exam, it is advised that the applicants study from their Bachelors degree programme notes. Other than that they can also refer to the following.
- Arihant prep books (you'll find them for your desired subject on Amazon)
- HC Verma for Physics
- ML Khanna
- DC Pan
A
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The exam body, WBJEEB, releases older PUMDET question papers on their website. In order to access them, simply Google 'PUMDET Question Papers', you will find the official link in the first few search results. Find your desired subject and download the question paper PDF.
A
Contributor-Level 8
1 Institutes accepting PUMDET
- Total Fees: ₹ 3,840
- |
- 2 years
- |
- Full Time
When will the PUMDET 2025 counselling take place?