It is important for candidates to understand the exam pattern and marking scheme of the Patna University Entrance Exam so that the aspirant faces no problem on the main day of the entrance exam. Students will have an idea of what to expect in the Patna University entrance exam such as the question paper’s structure, the division of sections, the weightage of marks and much more.
- Patna University Entrance Exam Highlights
- Patna University Entrance Exam Pattern
- Patna University Entrance Exam Marking Scheme
Patna University Entrance Exam Highlights
| Name of Exam |
Patna University Common Entrance Test (PUCAT) |
| Conducting Body |
Patna University |
| Exam Level |
State-Level |
| Exam Medium |
English (Except for BA/MA in Hindi) |
| Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Departments |
30 |
| Colleges |
10 |
| Official Website |
http://www.puonline.co.in |
Patna University Entrance Exam Pattern
The Patna University Entrance Exam pattern for BA (Hons) and BCom is as follows:
| Duration |
2 Hours |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Marking Scheme |
1 Mark for Each Question |
| Negative Marking |
No |
The Patna University Entrance Exam pattern for BSc (Hons) is as follows:
| Duration |
2 Hours |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Total Marks |
100 |
| Marking Scheme |
1 Mark for Each Question |
| Negative Marking |
No |
Patna University Entrance Exam Marking Scheme
The Patna University Entrance Exam pattern for BA (Hons) and BCom is as follows:
| Subjects |
Total No. of Marks |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude Test |
40 Marks |
| Questions Related to Humanities and Social Science |
60 Marks |
| Total |
100 Marks |
The Patna University Entrance Exam pattern for BSc (Hons) is as follows:
| Subjects |
Total No. of Marks |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude Test |
10 Marks |
| Physics |
30 Marks |
| Chemistry |
30 Marks |
| Biology/Mathematics |
30 Marks |
| Total |
100 Marks |
The Patna University Entrance Exam pattern for LLB is as follows:
| Subjects |
Total No. of Marks |
| General Knowledge & Aptitude Test |
50 Marks |
| Current Affairs |
25 Marks |
| Legal Aptitude |
25 Marks |
| Total |
100 |
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