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Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test 2024 ( PUMDET )
PUMDET 2025 Syllabus: WBJEEB prescribes the syllabus of PUMDET that is conducted annually for admissions in postgraduate programmes at Presidency University. PUMDET syllabus 2025 includes subject-wise topics based on which questions are framed. The PUMDET syllabus is for both MA and MSc subjects. It is important that the applicants go through the PUMDET 2025 syllabus before starting their preparations. In addition to the subject-wise PUMDET syllabus, you will also find the pattern and the marking scheme of the test. Read on to learn more.
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Q: What subjects are offered through PUMDET?
The Board conducts the Common Entrance Test (PUMDET) for admission in M.A./M.Sc. courses in the Presidency University in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats. Candidates can apply for any one of the following paper for admission to the respective course.
Science | Humanities & Social Science |
Chemistry | Bengali |
Applied Economics | English |
Geography | Hindi |
Applied Geology | History |
Life Sciences | Philosophy/Sociology/ Performing Arts * |
Mathematics | Political Science |
Physics/ Astrophysics* |
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Statistics |
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Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology) |
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Q: When is PUMDET conducted?
PUMDET is generally conducted in the months of June-July. The entrance exam dates are informed in advance for students to prepare well for the test. PUMDET 2024 was held on July 7, 2024. Applications for the same opened in April and ended in the first week of May. After the exam, PUMDET result is declared on the official website of West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) in the form of rank cards.
Upvote Q: What is the mode PUMDET exam?
Candidates can refer the table below to know about the PUMDET 2024 exam mode.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board |
| Exam Level | University |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
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- PUMDET 2025 Subjects
- PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
- PUMDET Pattern
- PUMDET 2025 - Marking Scheme
- FAQs Related to PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
PUMDET 2025 Subjects
Below is a list of humanities and science subjects in which MA and MSc courses are offered through PUMDET.
| Science |
Humanities & Social Science |
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
Bengali |
| Applied Economics |
English |
| Geography |
Hindi |
| Applied Geology |
History |
| Life Sciences |
Philosophy/Sociology/ Performing Arts * |
| Mathematics |
Political Science |
| Physics/ Astrophysics* |
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| Statistics |
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| Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology)# |
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*This combination will be considered as a single choice during the application and entrance test. During counselling, the eligible candidates will be allowed to select only one course of study.
# This combination will be considered as a single choice during the application and entrance test. During counselling, the eligible candidates will be allowed to select only one course of study out of the following three courses: (i) Biotechnology, (ii) Virology and Immunology, and (iii) Molecular Microbiology.
Commonly asked questions
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: 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: 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 |
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The subject-wise PUMDET 2025 syllabus is provided in the table below.
| Paper/ Subject |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Bengali |
Undergraduate Bengali (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| English |
Undergraduate English (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Hindi |
Undergraduate Hindi (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| History |
Undergraduate History (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Philosophy/ Sociology/ Performing Arts |
English Language (40 marks) and Logical Reasoning (60 marks) of UG Pass Course level. |
| Political Science |
Undergraduate Political Science (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Chemistry |
Undergraduate Chemistry (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Applied Economics |
Undergraduate Economics (Major/ Honours) courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics and Econometrics syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Geography |
Undergraduate Geography (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Applied Geology |
Undergraduate Geology (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Life Science |
Common Topics of the BSc (Major/ Honours) level in various division of Life Science. |
| Mathematics |
Undergraduate Mathematics (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Physics/ Astrophysics |
Undergraduate Physics (Major/ Honours) course of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Statistics |
Undergraduate Statistics (Major/ Honours) syllabus of Presidency University or its equivalent of any recognised Indian University. |
| Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology) |
Syllabus of the Undergraduate Course in Biological Science (CBCS: Major/ Honours) (80 marks) and Chemistry at graduation level (minor/ GE/ pass course) (20 marks). |
Commonly asked questions
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 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 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 |
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In the table below, you will find the pattern for PUMDET 2025.
| 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
In the PUMDET exam, for every correct answer, 2 marks will be awarded and for every incorrect answer, ½ marks will be deducted from an aspirant’s total score. If an aspirant does not mark any answer for a question, zero marks will be given for such a response. Further, the official website informs, “For any combination of response with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks”.
| Questions |
50 |
| Marks for a correct answer |
2 marks |
| Marks deducted for the wrong answer |
0.5 marks |
| Marks for not answering |
0 |
FAQs Related to PUMDET 2025 Syllabus
Check out FAQs related to the PUMDET syllabus here.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What are the subjects in PUMDET exam?
Candidates can check the subjects of PUMDET exam below.
Science | Humanities & Social Science |
|---|---|
Chemistry | Bengali |
Applied Economics | English |
Geography | Hindi |
Applied Geology | History |
Life Sciences | Philosophy/Sociology/ Performing Arts * |
Mathematics | Political Science |
Physics/ Astrophysics |
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Statistics |
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Health Sciences (Biotechnology/ Virology and Immunology/ Molecular Microbiology) |
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Upvote Q: How is PUBDET different from PUMDET?
PUBDET is a Bachelor's degree test and through PUBDET, students get admission to BA and BSc (UG) courses offered at Presidency University. PUMDET is a Master's degree test and through PUMDET, students get admission to MA and MSc (PG) courses offered at the university. Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) comprises separate entrance tests for admission in Science and humanities courses.
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PUMDET Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
The exact exam centre venues will be allotted to examinees at the descretion of the exam body. Details like address, reporting time, etc. will be mentioned in the PUMDET admit card. However, the exam body mentions the various exam zones where the exam will be conducted. These (any 2) can be chosen b
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The application correction window opens after the last date to fill the PUMDET application form. Applicant must remember that primary data like name, parent's name, date of birth, gender and domicile cannot be changed. Any other information other than that can be corrected when this window is live.
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Beginner-Level 4
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Once applicants are done filling out the PUMDET application form and paying the application fee, the system generates a confirmation page. The exam's detailed notification mentions that if this page does not pop on your screen, your application is incomplete. Once the application form is complete, y
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