The university level entrance exam of Chandigarh state commonly known as Panjab University Common Entrance Test 2023 (PUCET 2023) will be organized by Panjab University to offer admission in its B.Pharma and B.Sc (Honors) courses. PUCET exam is conducted on a yearly basis. Online application for PUCET UG 2023 is now available. Candidates need to generate bank challan from the designated branch of SBI in order to apply for this exam.
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PUCET 2023 Important Dates
Here is the schedule for PUCET UG 2023:
| Important Events | Dates |
| Start of online application | April 2023 |
| Closing date of online application | August 2023 |
| Admit card availability | September 2023 |
| Exam date | September 2023 |
| Date to upload answer key | September 2023 |
| Result declaration | October 2023 |
| Start of counselling | October 2023 |
| Start of option filling and locking | October 2023 |
| Release of Merit list | October 2023 |
PUCET 2023 Application Procedure
Candidates are requested to read the admission procedure very carefully because no alteration or modification is allowed after the final submission of the application form.
- Prospectus for PUCET 2023 will be available along with the application form in the 3rd week of May 2023.
- Candidates are required to fill the necessary details along with the scanned image and sign.
- The Application will not be completed unless fees are submitted.
- Don’t forget to take a print out of duly filled application form for future reference.
PUCET 2023 Application fee
The Application fee for PUCET 2023 can be deposited at any branch of SBI via website generated challan.
The Application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.
| Category | Application fee |
| General Category (PCB/PCM/M) | Rs. 2100 |
| SC/ST/PwD Category (PCB/PCM/M) | Rs. 1050 |
| Additional Paper (Biology/Math) | Rs. 300 |
PUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be allowed to sit for the exam. Eligibility criteria for PUCET 2023 are as follows:
Nationality: Only Indian candidates are allowed to apply.
Age Criteria: Minimum 17 years of Age is required for BHMS
Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed/appearing 10+2 exam from CBSE or any other board.
Minimum Marks Required: A minimum of 50% marks is required in 12th class.
Subjects required: Physics, chemistry, English and any one of Maths/Biotechnology/Biology is required in 10+2 exam.
Note: Relaxation of 5% will be given in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PWD candidates.
PUCET 2023 Exam Pattern
Exam pattern for PUCET 2023 is as follows.
Mode of Exam: Exam will be conducted offline
Exam Duration: 70 minutes time will be allotted for each section. Extra 20 minutes will be provided to PWD candidates.
Question Types: Only MCQ’s will be asked.
Exam Center: Chandigarh
Marks for the correct answer: 2 marks will be given for each correct answer.
Negative Marking: 0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Exam Language: Questions will be asked in English language only.
PUCET 2023 Syllabus
The PUCET 2023 syllabus consists of topics from 11th and 12th class syllabus. Complete syllabus is available on the university website. Candidates have to study physics, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics in order to prepare for PUCET 2023 exam.
Admit Card
Login Id and password created during the generation of Bank challan will be required to download PUCET 2021 Admit Card. An intimating email will be sent to all the candidates by the university as soon as Admit card will get available online. Admit card is now available to download.
PUCET 2023 Result
The Online result might release by Panjab University in October 2023. A Rank card will not be issued by the university separately.
University will publish a list of Qualified and Non Qualified candidates along with a merit list of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
Answer keys will is available on the university website.
PUCET 2023 Admission
Qualified candidates can collect the admission form from the university after the declaration of result. Candidates will be asked to fill in their choices of course.
Counseling process will continue up to many rounds depending upon the number of seats available.
Documents needed for verification during counseling:
- Admit card
- PUCET 2023 Scorecard
- Mark Sheet of class 10th
- Mark Sheet of class 12th
- Caste Certificate if available