Aayushi MadaviAssociate Senior Executive
PUCAT 2025 Dates: Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU) will announce the dates for PUCAT 2025 on their website - vbspu.ac.in soon. However, based on the dates of PUCAT 2024 we can assume that the 2025 entrance test will be conducted in the first week of July 2025. The exact dates of PUCAT 2025 will be provided on this page when announced. The applications for the same are likely to open from March 2025. PUCAT 2025 dates will include the dates for several events like the release of the PUCAT admit card, the last date of registration, the result announcement date, counselling dates, etc. Read on to learn more about PUCAT 2025 dates.
VBSPU conducts PUCAT annually for university admissions to UG and PG courses. Interested students can keep an eye on the exam's official website or this page for more updates.
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 
Q: Can I go to the university and get the PUCAT application form?
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.
Upvote Q: I have done my BA in Political Science, can I do my MA through PUCAT?
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.
Upvote 
PUCAT 2025 Admission Process
Before getting into the possible PUCAT 2025 dates, let's take a look at the various steps of the PUCAT selection process.
Application Form: Students who are interested in pursuing a course at the V.B.S Purvanchal University, can fill the PUCAT application form online. Aspirants have to fill out the form online, download it and send it by post to the university before the last date. The application fee can also be paid at the campus along with the application form.
Admit Card: Successful applicants can download the PUCAT admit card from the official website a week or two before the exam dates. The admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre. Without it, aspirants will not be allowed to take the entrance exam. It mentions important information like the exam centre address, exam timings, reporting time, exam day guidelines, etc.
PUCAT: The exam body will likely hold PUCAT 2025 in July 2025. It is advised that the aspirants show up well before time for the entrance exam as late comers will be barred from taking it.
PUCAT Results: A couple weeks after the exam, PUCAT results will be announced online. Examinees will have to enter their roll numbers, dates of birth and a captcha code to access the results. Also, it must be noted that the results will be published in the form of a merit list.
PUCAT Counselling: Candidates whose names are on the merit list will be called for counselling at the university to complete the admission process. Students will have to bring the original documents and their copies to the campus at the given schedule and timing.
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: Do I have to register before applying for PUCAT?
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.
Upvote 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 PUCAT 2024 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of PUCAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Mar '25 | PUCAT 2025 Applications TENTATIVE |
Jun '25 | PUCAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date TENTATIVE |
Jul '25 | PUCAT 2025 TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
16 Jul '24 | PUCAT 2024 Counselling |
12 Jul '24 | PUCAT 2024 Result |
04 Jul '24 | PUCAT 2024 Answer Key |
FAQs Related to PUCAT 2025 Dates
Some important FAQs on PUCAT dates are provided below.
Q: How to prepare for the PUCAT entrance exam?
Upvote 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: When will PUCAT registration process start?
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.
Upvote 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: 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 Humanities & Social Sciences exams you must check out
Get a headstart on exams accepted by top colleges
Jan '25
13 Jan '25
16 Jan '25
News & Updates
Get all exam details, important updates and more.
PUCAT Exam
Student Forum
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.
A
Beginner-Level 3
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.
J
Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 weeks ago
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
N
Beginner-Level 3
1 Institutes accepting PUCAT
- |
- Total Fees: ₹ 50,500
- |
- 2 years
- |
- Full Time
My name and last name on the PUCAT admit card is misspelled. Will it cause a problem while taking the exam?