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PUCAT 2025 Pattern: Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) decides the PUCAT pattern. They'll publish the PUCAT pattern 2025 along with the exam's notification. PUCAT 2025 pattern tells us about the mode of the examination, types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme and more. It is important that the applicants familiarise themselves with the test pattern to prepare for it well. PUCAT is an offline test (pen and paper type) that is conducted in English except for language courses that are conducted in their respective languages. Read on to learn more about the PUCAT 2025 pattern.
VBSPU conducts PUCAT annually for various UG and PG courses at the university. The schedule for the exam has not been announced yet but it can be estimated that it will be conducted in July 2025.
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Q: What is PUCAT mode and medium of the exam?
Candidates preparing to appear for the Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam can check the below space to know about the mode and medium of PUCAT exam:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Level | State-level |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Medium | English |
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Q: What is PUCAT marking scheme?
Candidates preparing for PUCAT exam are suggested to check the below space to know about the marking scheme of Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Total Number of Questions | 100 |
Total Number of Marks | 100 |
Negative Marking | No |
Upvote Q: Who conducts PUCAT exam?
Candidates preparing for the PUCAT entrance exam can refer the following table to know about the exam conducting body and some more details related to PUCAT exam in the table given below:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Name of Entrance Exam | PUCAT |
Conducting Body | |
Exam Level | State-level |
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PUCAT Pattern 2025 - Exam Highlights
Some key information about the exam is provided in the table below.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Entrance Exam |
PUCAT |
| Conducting Body |
|
| Exam Level |
State-level |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Exam Medium |
English |
| Exam Duration |
2 Hours |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
PUCAT 2025 - MA Exam Pattern
PUCAT 2025 pattern for MA Programmes:
| Objective |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism (BA Level Purvanchal University Syllabus) |
20 |
20 |
| General Studies |
20 |
20 |
| Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| General Hindi and General English |
20 |
20 |
| Indian Constitutions, Ancient Indian History, Indian Economy, General Geography |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
MA in Applied Psychology
| Objective |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning |
20 |
20 |
| Arithmetic |
20 |
20 |
| General Studies |
20 |
20 |
| General English Grammar |
20 |
20 |
| Psychology (Fundamental of Psychology and Human Brain Physiology) |
20 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Q: When will PUCAT Admit Card release?
The PUCAT 2025 admit card will tentatively be released towards the end of June 2025 while the exam is likely to be conducted in July 2025.
Upvote Q: How to prepare for the PUCAT entrance exam?
Upvote PUCAT 2025 - MSc Exam Pattern
The common question paper will be for admissions to M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Biochemistry and M.Sc. Environmental Sciences. The PUCAT 2025 pattern for the same is provided in the table below.
| Objective |
Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science, General Knowledge, Reasoning, General Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
| Zoology (from B.Sc. syllabus of VBS Purvanchal Univ., Jaunpur) |
25 |
25 |
| Botany (from B.Sc. syllabus of VBS Purvanchal Univ., Jaunpur) |
25 |
25 |
| Chemistry (from B.Sc. syllabus of VBS Purvanchal Univ., Jaunpur) |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Q: In how many shifts PUCAT exam will be held?
PUCAT is usually held in three shifts -
First Shift- 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Second Shift- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Third Shift- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Upvote Q: Can I get admission in MSc in Biochemistry through PUCAT?
In order to seek admission in MSc Biochemistry candidates will be required to apply and appear for the Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) to get admission to the university. Candidates can get all the details related to PUCAT admission process at the official webiste of Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University and also at Shiksha page. It is important for canidtaes to meet the eligibility criteria to get admission in MSc Biochemistry course.
Upvote Q: Is the PUCAT exam paper in MCQ format?
The PUCAT pattern is provided in the table below.
Name of Entrance Exam | PUCAT |
Conducting Body | |
Exam Level | State-level |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam Medium | English |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Type of Questions | MCQs |
Upvote PUCAT Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme
The PUCAT marking scheme is such that the entrance exam has a total of 100 marks. Check the following table:
| Total Number of Questions |
100 |
| Total Number of Marks |
100 |
| Negative Marking |
No |
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FAQs Related to PUCAT Marking Scheme
Some important FAQs on the PUCAT pattern are provided below.
Q: What is Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam?
The Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) is conducted by the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in order to offer students admission in various postgraduate courses. The exam is conducted annually and it is through qualifying PUCAT, that candidates are granted admission to the varsity. Through PUCAT, candidates can get admission in MBA, MA and MSc courses. The mode of the exam is offline and the medium of the entrance exam is English.
Upvote Q: Can I get admission in MSc in Biochemistry through PUCAT?
In order to seek admission in MSc Biochemistry candidates will be required to apply and appear for the Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) to get admission to the university. Candidates can get all the details related to PUCAT admission process at the official webiste of Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University and also at Shiksha page. It is important for canidtaes to meet the eligibility criteria to get admission in MSc Biochemistry course.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
It might cause a problem if the names on the application form and admit card do not match. If you are certain that you entered the right spellings while applying, contact the exam body and have it corrected before you appear for the exam.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, you must produce a physical printout of the PUCAT admit card to the invigilators at the exam centre along with a valid photo ID or else you won't be allowed to take the exam.
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In order to download the PUCAT admit card, you must visit VBSPU's official website. Then go to the 'Admissions' section. Under the PUCAT (Academic Year) section, you will find the admit card link. When you click on it, you will be required to enter your application number and password. Your admit ca
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My name and last name on the PUCAT admit card is misspelled. Will it cause a problem while taking the exam?