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PUBDET 2025 Syllabus: WBJEEB prescribes the syllabus of PUBDET each year. PUBDET 2025 syllabus includes subject-wise topics from which questions will appear in this state-level entrance test. It is essential that the examinees are thoroughly familiar with the PUBDET syllabus so that they do not miss out on any important topics. Prior knowledge of the syllabus also makes preparations seamless. It is expected that for the academic year 2025-26, the exam will be conducted in July 2025. Through PUBDET, BA and BSc courses are offered at Presidency University. Consequently, the PUBDET syllabus 2025 is prescribed for several science and humanities subjects. Read further to learn more about the PUBDET 2025 syllabus.
PUBDET 2025 Syllabus
The subject-wise syllabus for PUBDET 2025 is provided in the table below. Examinees must note that since this is an undergrad-level exam, they just have to refer to their class 11 and 12 syllabus for the most part.
| Paper/ Subject |
PUBDET 2025 Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Economics |
Mathematics and English |
| Performing Arts |
Basic knowledge in 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 |
Q: What is the detailed syllabus of PUBDET?
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 |
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Upvote 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 |
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|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Duration |
| 50 (MCQs) |
100 marks |
90 minutes |
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 would be deducted from the 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 correct answer |
2 marks |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer |
1 mark |
| Marks for not answering |
Zero |
FAQs Related to PUBDET 2025 Syllabus
Some important FAQs on the PUBDET 2025 syllabus are provided below.
Q: What is the preparation strategy for PUBDET exam?
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).
Upvote Q: Is PUBDET hard to crack?
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.
Upvote Q: Will the PUBDET exam be conducted on a Computer?
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.
Upvote Q: Is there negative marking in PUBDET?
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 |
Upvote Q: Is PUBDET for undergraduate courses only?
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.
Upvote Q: What is the PUBDET preparation tips?
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.
Upvote Q: How long is the PUBDET paper?
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 |
Upvote Q: Does Presidency University offer a course in Performing Arts?
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?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
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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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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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No, making corrections when the application correction window is open does not cost any extra fee.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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