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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: 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 |
Upvote 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.
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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.
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). |
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.
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.
Upvote 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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