PUCET (UG) is the Panjab University Common Entrance Test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, for admission to its undergraduate science and engineering-related programmes. For B.E. at UIET and PU-affiliated colleges, admission is via the relevant entrance/JEE route and PU counselling.
Mode: Computer Based Test / OMR
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Marks: As per the PU notification
Marking Scheme: +1 for a correct answer; negative marking as per the PUCET notification for that year
Sections Physics
Varies Questions • Varies Marks
Chemistry
Varies Questions • Varies Marks
Mathematics
Varies Questions • Varies Marks
Physics Mechanics & Laws of Motion Heat, Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory Oscillations, Waves & Optics Electrostatics & Current Electricity Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics & Semiconductor Electronics Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p- & d-block Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules & Polymers Mathematics Algebra, Complex Numbers & Matrices Trigonometry & Vectors Coordinate & 3D Geometry Calculus - Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals Probability, Statistics & Permutations Passed/appearing Class 12 with the subject combination required for the chosen programme Minimum marks as per Panjab University norms Open to all-India candidates per PU rules Registration opens
March 2027
Last date to apply
April 2027
Admit card release
Before the exam
Result declaration
June 2027
Register on puchd.ac.in with a valid email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details Upload a scanned photograph and signature Pay the application fee online Download the admit card when it is released 💡 Preparation Tips Master NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Solve previous years' question papers to learn the pattern Take full-length timed mock tests for speed and accuracy Revise formulae and weak chapters regularly before the exam ❓ FAQs Is PUCET UG for engineering?
PUCET UG covers PU's undergraduate science programmes; B.E. at UIET is admitted via the applicable entrance/JEE route and PU counselling.
How many times can I attempt this exam?
It is held once a year; there is no overall cap on the number of years you may attempt, subject to age/eligibility for that cycle.