PUCAT Application Form 2025: Check Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

Purvanchal University Common Admission Test 2025 ( PUCAT )

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Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Oct 1, 2024 17:11 IST

PUCAT 2025 Application Form - Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) is likely to release the application form for PUCAT 2025 in March 2025. Interested candidates can download the PUCAT application form from the official website - vbspu.ac.in/en. It is to be filled by hand and submitted at the university. Subsequently, the exam is likely to be conducted in July 2025. Aspirants are advised they check the PUCAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying to avoid disqualification. While filling out the PUCAT application form, applicants have to provide important information like personal details, educational details and passport-sized photographs. The PUCAT application fee is to be paid online while downloading the form. Only successful applicants are issued PUCAT admit cards which are necessary to take the entrance test. VBSPU conducts PUCAT annually for admissions to several UG and PG programmes offered at the university. Read further to learn more details like the application process, PUCAT 2025 application fee and more in the article below. 

Q:   When will PUCAT registration process start?

A:

It is expected that PUCAT 2025 registrations will start in March 2025. However, the exam body has not announced the dates yet. For PUCAT 2024, applications opened in March 2024. The last date to apply was extended until June 2024. 

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Q:   Can I go to the university and get the PUCAT application form?

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Yes. Candidates can avail the PUCAT application form at the university and can also download the PUCAT application form and submit it. In order to fill the PUCAT application form, candidates need to meet the required eligibility criteria for the exam. To know about the required eligibility criteria for PUCAT exam, candidates can visit the official website of Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) or can check the Shiksha page to get detailed information about PUCAT eligibility criteria.   

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Q:   Do I have to register before applying for PUCAT?

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Yes, candidates are supposed to register to appear for the PUCAT exam. After the application process, candidates are provided an application form number which they can use to log in and check the details such as admit card and results. Candidates can get all the details related to PUCAT application form, fees, application and admission process at the official website of the exam or on Shiksha page.  

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Q:   When will PUCAT Admit Card release?

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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. 

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How to apply for PUCAT 2025

The steps to fill and submit the PUCAT application form 2025 are provided below. 

Step 1: Visit the official website of V.B.S Purvanchal University.

Step 2: Search for the link titled ‘Admissions’ on the homepage. 

Step 3: Select ‘PUCAT Admission Notice 2024’.

Step 4: Download the PUCAT admission brochure and PUCAT application form.

Step 5: Fill in the details as required on the application form.

Step 6: Pay the online application fee.

Step 6: Once all the details are filled in, download the final form and take a printout of the same. Keep two printouts, one for submission and one for yourself.

Step 7: Send the application form to the office of “Chairman, Admission Cell (PUCAT-2024), V. B. S Purvanchal University, Jaunpur-222003, U.P.” till the last date.

Q:   How to prepare for the PUCAT entrance exam?

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The Purvanchal University Common Admission Test PUCAT is administered by the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) in order to admit students to the university's undergraduate and graduate programmes. However, in order to be accepted into the desired course, one must study diligently and prepare properly for the PUCAT. Follow the below-mentioned steps on how to prepare for the PUCAT. Step 1: Understand the PUCAT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme. Step 2: Get the prescribed PUCAT syllabus for the applied course. Step 3: Get all the study material you can to prepare better for PUCAT. Step 4: 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:   What is the last date to fill the PUCAT 2024 application form?

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PUCAT 2024 application form was available at the official website of Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University Jaunpur. Candidates willing to appear for the PUCAT 2024 exam were supposed to fill the PUCAT application form. The last date to fill the PUCAT 2024 application form was June 20, 2024. Earlier, the last date to fill the PUCAT 2024 admit card was May 20, 2024. PUCAT 2024 application form is available in online mode. PUCAT 2024 application form process started on March 1, 2024.  

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Q:   In how many shifts PUCAT exam will be held?

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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. 

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PUCAT 2024 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUCAT 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Mar '25

PUCAT 2025 Applications

TENTATIVE

Jun '25

PUCAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date

TENTATIVE

Jul '25

PUCAT 2025

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

03 Jul '24 -

04 Jul '24

PUCAT 2024 Exam

25 Jun '24 -

04 Jul '24

PUCAT 2024 Admit Card

20 Jun '24

PUCAT 2024 Registration Last Date (Extended)

Details to be filled in PUCAT 2025 Application Form

The following details have to be filled in the application form for PUCAT -

Application Name

Father’s Name

Mother’s Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

Date of Birth

Permanent Address

Telephone Number

PIN Code

Class X mark sheet

Class XII mark sheet

Graduation Mark sheet (if applicable)

Passport-sized photograph

Signature 

PUCAT 2025 Application Fee

The PUCAT application fee is as follows:

Category

Fee (in INR)

General/ OBC

500

SC/ ST

250

PUCAT Application Form 2025 - Points to Remember

Some important points pertaining to the PUCAT 2025 application form are mentioned below. 

  • The application form window will only be open for a brief while. Candidates are advised to apply within the given period.
  • All the information provided must be true and correct. If there is any form of incorrect details provided, the candidate’s application will be rejected and the candidate can possibly face legal action. 
  • The application fee must be paid online only.
  • The candidate can select the exam centre and course in the application form itself only.
  • Take out two printouts of the application form. One for yourself and one to submit to the university.
  • If sending the application form by post, ensure that the address is correct and accurate.

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Q:   When will PUCAT Admit Card release?

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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. 

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Q:   What is Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test (PUCAT) exam?

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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.

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Q:   Is the PUCAT exam paper in MCQ format?

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The PUCAT pattern is provided in the table below.

Name of Entrance Exam

PUCAT

Conducting Body

Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University

Exam Level

State-level

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Medium

English

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Type of Questions

MCQs

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Q:   I have done my BA in Political Science, can I do my MA through PUCAT?

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Yes. Candidates can apply for MA through PUCAT if they have completed their BA in Political Science. In order to pursue MA through PUCAT, candidates are required to meet the required eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for the MA at the official website of the exam as well on Shiksha page. The candidate should be a graduate from any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% in their graduation from a recognised board.

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Q:   Can I get admission in MSc in Biochemistry through PUCAT?

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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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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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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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