PUBDET Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme, Paper Pattern & Timing

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2025 ( PUBDET )

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Updated on Sep 26, 2024 11:25 IST

PUBDET 2025 Pattern: WBJEEB decides the pattern of PUBDET. The PUBDET pattern 2025 informs us of the mode, medium, total questions, types of questions, marking scheme, etc. of this state-level entrance exam. It is important that the aspirants are familiar with the PUBDET pattern so that their preparations are efficient. According to the PUBDET 2025 pattern, the questions are asked in English across subjects except for language courses like Hindi and Bengali. PUBDET is an offline test that is conducted for admissions to BA and BSc programmes offered at Presidency University. It is expected that the exam will be conducted in the first week of July 2025. Read on to learn more about the PUBDET pattern 2025. 

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PUBDET 2025 - Exam Highlights

Some key information about the PUBDET 2025 pattern is provided in the table below.

Particulars 

Details

Exam Name

Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET)

Conducting Body

Presidency University, Kolkata

Level

University

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper Test)

Duration

90 minutes

Medium

English (Bengali, Hindi papers in respective languages)

Official Website

https://wbjeeb.nic.in/PUBDETCMS/public/home.aspx

Q:   What is the academic eligibility criteria for PUBDET exam?

A:

Candidates interested to appear in PUBDET exam are required to check the eligibility criteria for the exam mentioned below. Check out the academic qualification below:

  • Candidates should have cleared higher secondary examination (XII) that is conducted by CBSE, West Bengal or equivalent exam, not before 2020.
  • The candidate must pass XII with at least five recognised subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science. The aggregate is to be calculated in the best four recognised subjects.
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Q:   How long is the PUBDET paper?

A:

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

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Q:   Is PUBDET for undergraduate courses only?

A:

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. 

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PUBDET 2025 Pattern

In every subject, all questions in the exam will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four options against each question. There will be 50 questions in each paper with full marks of 100 and the time allotted will be 90 minutes.

PUBDET 2025 Exam Pattern

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Time Duration

50 (MCQs)

100 marks

90 minutes

Q:   Is PUBDET hard to crack?

A:

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.
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Q:   When will PUBDET 2025 be conducted?

A:

The exam body, WBJEEB, has not announced the dates of PUBDET 2025 yet. However, it is likely that the exam will be coducted in the first week of July 2025. For 2024, this state-level entrance exam was conducted on July 7. Applications for the same were open from February 15, 2024 to March 18, 2024. 

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Q:   Does Presidency University offer a course in Performing Arts?

A:

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
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PUBDET 2025 Marking Scheme

In the PUBDET exam, for every correct answer marked by an aspirant, he/she will be awarded 2 marks and for every wrong answer marked ½ marks will be deducted from the total score. If an aspirant does not mark any answer for a question, zero marks will be given. 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 correct answer

2 marks

Marks deducted for wrong answer

1/2 mark

Marks for not answering

Zero

PUBDET 2025 - Points to Remember

Examinees must remember the following points with respect to the exam pattern of PUBDET 2025.

  • Candidates are advised to go through the subject syllabus carefully before appearing for the PUBDET entrance exam.
  • Questions are to be answered on the OMR sheet. Candidates are advised to fill in the answer dots correctly.
  • Candidates must darken the circle with a black/ blue ballpoint pen.
  • If the circle is not filled correctly, the answer will be deemed invalid.
  • Candidates cannot mark more than one circle in the OMR sheet.
  • Candidates are advised to reach the exam venue well on time and carry their admit cards along with them.

PUBDET 2025 Syllabus

Aspirants can check the PUBDET 2025 syllabus in the table below. It must be noted that since this is an undergrad-level entrance exam, the syllabus topics mostly cover the topics of classes 11 and 12. 

Paper/ Subject

PUBDET 2025 Syllabus

Economics

Mathematics and English

Performing Arts

Basic knowledge of theatre, music and dance

English

English

Political Science

English and basic polity

History

History

Hindi

Hindi

Geography

Geography, English and basic scientific aptitude

Sociology

Social awareness, English and general aptitude

Bengali

Bengali

Philosophy

Reasoning, general knowledge and elements of basic philosophy

Physics

Physics

Life Science

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Chemistry

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Geology

Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Statistics

Mathematics

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FAQs Related to PUBDET 2025 Pattern

Some important FAQs on PUBDET pattern are provided below.

Q:   What documents are required at the exam centre?

A:

The candidate has to carry their admit card, passport size photograph and any government authorised ID such as Aadhar Card/Driving License/Voter's ID. The allocation of the PUBDET exam centres was based on the choices gave by the candidate during the online form fill up. However, the centre mentioned was final and no changes were made. No request for change of allocated centre was entertained under normal circumstances.

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Q:   Will the PUBDET exam be conducted on a Computer?

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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. 

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Q:   What is the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam?

A:

Candidates check the seat matrix for English Paper II in PUBDET exam below:

StreamInstitute TypeInstituteProgramQuotaOpenOpen (PwD)OBC - AOBC - A (PwD)OBC - BOBC - B (PwD)SCSC (PwD)STST (PwD)Tuition Fee WaiverTotalSeats
English (Paper II)State GovernmentPresidency University (900009)B. Arts in EnglishAll India20000000000020
English (Paper II)State GovernmentPresidency University (900009)B. Arts in EnglishHome State0140307120018
 ---Total2014030
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Q:   Is there negative marking in PUBDET?

A:

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

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Answered 2 months ago

The details mentioned on the PUBDET rank card are listed 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

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

No, the PUBDET result is not published in the form of a merit list. The exam body announces the result in the form of Rank Cards for each examinee separately. They must log on to the official website to download their rank cards. These rank cards must also be produced during the counselling session.

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

If two candidates happen to get the same score in PUBDET, a tie-breaking system will be applied. The candidate who has lesser incorrect answers (keep in mind that incorrect answers are marked -1/2 while correct answers are awarded 2 marks) will be ranked higher. In case, the number of incorrect answ

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

No, making corrections when the application correction window is open does not cost any extra fee. 

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

The application fee for PUBDET is INR 500 (excluding bank charges for internet services). Applicants must pay this fee while filling the application form. It can be paid using Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card or by cash using Allahabad Bank e-challan.

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

The exam body provides an application correction window after the last date to fill the application form during which applicants can make changes to their PUBDET application forms. The application correction window is only open for a few days. Once it has passed, you cannot change your exam centre c

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

To apply for PUBDET for a BA in Bengali course, candidates must have studied Bengali as a subject in their high school. They must also have scored at least 60% marks in Bengali in their class 12 final exams. 

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

In order to apply for an undergraduate Geography programme through PUBDET candidates must have studied Arts/ Science in their high school with at least three of the following subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography,

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, reserved category candidates get some relaxation on the minimum marks required in the class 12 final exams. The minimum aggregate scores vary from subject to subject. 

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Aayushi Madavi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

PUBDET is conducted offline (pen and paper based test). Aspirants must note that even though the exam is conducted offline, the applications for the exam are only available online on the exam body's official website.

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Aayushi Madavi

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