Panjab University Chandigarh (PU CHANDIGARH) - Admission

Panjab University Admission 2022 Highlights

Given below are the basic information related to admission at Panjab University:

Panjab University BE Admission 2022

The university offers BE program in eight specializations and Integrated BE (Chemical) – MBA program to the candidates. Admission to both the program is done on the basis of JEE Main exam score. Minimum eligibility for BE and Integrated courses is 10+2 examination with PCM subjects from a recognized board.

Panjab University UG Admission 2022: BA, B.Sc., B.Ed., BBA, BCA, LLB, BCA

Panjab University offers admission in various UG courses like B.Ed., BCA, BFA, B.Sc., BBA, BA, Integrated B.Ed., Integrated LLB and LLB in various specializations. Candidates must have passed the class 10+2 examination with relevant subjects from the recognized boards for minimum eligibility for UG courses. Admission in B.Ed. the course is done on the basis of the candidate's score in the aptitude test conducted by the University and marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination. Admission to BCA, BA, BBA, B.Ed. (Special Education) is purely based on the candidate's merit. Admission to the rest of the courses is done on the basis of a written test i.e. PUCET UG conducted by the university.

1. Candidates who have appeared/passed in Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad can not apply for the admission as Panjab Univesity has de-recognised the institute. 
2. The Exams conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, included in the booklet of recognized exams, have also been deleted from the Booklet.

Panjab University M.Tech And ME Admission 2022

The university offers M.Tech and ME in various specializations. Admission to M.Tech in Polymer, Materials Science & Technology and Microelectronics and ME program is done on the basis of Panjab University Common Entrance Test Postgraduate 2022 i.e. PU CET PG conducted by the university. Whereas, admission to M.Tech in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology and Instrumentation is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Panjab University PG Admission 2022: MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Sc., MA, M.Com

University also offers MA, M.Sc., MBA, Post MA Diploma, M.Pharm, M.Com, LLM, MDS, M.Ed., MSW, MPH, M.P.Ed., MCA and PG Diploma programs at Post Graduation level. Applicants with Graduation in any relevant discipline from a recognized university can apply for admission in these PG programs.

Candidates are shortlisted for MA, M.Sc., M.Sc. (Hons), M.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Com, LLM, MPH and MCA is done on the basis of CET-PG conducted by the university. Admission to MBA is offered on the basis of PU MET entrance examination. Admission to NEET MDS is done on the basis of NEET MDS entrance examination. Admission to other courses like PG Diploma, MSW, M.L.I.Sc., M.Pharm and Post MA Diploma is based on the candidate merit in last qualifying exam. For admission in some of the MA and M.Sc. courses, candidates need to appear in the Aptitude Test.

University also offers MBA Executive programme, for which candidate need to appear in Panjab University MBA (Executive) Entrance Test i.e. PU MBAUSOL exam.

Panjab University Ph.D. And M.Phil. Admission 2022

Panjab University offers Ph.D. and M.Phil. Course in various specializations at doctorate level. Candidates who have completed Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks (SC, ST, PwD, BC candidates must have 50% ) from Panjab University, Chandigarh or equivalent university are considered eligible for admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. program. Admission in MPhil and PhD programme is done on the basis of PU MPhil & PhD entrance test conducted by the University.

• 15% seats in the course are reserved for SC candidates and 7.5% seats are kept for ST candidates.
• 5% reservation is given to the candidates of backward category.
• 3% seats are reserved for candidates with a physical disability.
• Candidates who have qualified CSIR/ SLET/ GATE/UGC NET examination or are Teacher Fellowship holder/ Awardee of fellowship by DST (INSPIRE), ICMR or other National Agency are exempted from entrance test.
• On qualifying M.Phil and PhD Entrance Test, candidates can enrol themselves within a period of two years.

Panjab University Application Process 2022

Panjab University offers admission to students to various courses through different mediums. Admission in some courses is done on the basis of candidate merit in the last qualifying exam while admission to others depends on the marks obtained in the Entrance Test conducted by the University. 

After the entrance exam, candidates have to appear in the Group Discussion/ Personal Interview/ Counseling rounds conducted by the university for final selection. These rounds take place after candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the marks scored in the Entrance Exam conducted by the Panjab University or after the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit

• The university offers an online mode of application to the candidates.
• Visit the Panjab University official website in order to register for the course of interest.
• Click on Apply for Admission and register as a new Candidate and then login with username and password.
• Fill the form online and pay the application fees via online mode.

International Student Admissions 

Panjab University offers admission to International students in various courses. University reserves 10 percent seats over and above in each course are reserved for the Foreign Nationals/NRI candidates, out of the total number of regular seats. Such candidates have to appear in the university entrance test if they are in India. Candidates who are not present in India at the time of the entrance test will be exempted from the same. 

For admission in MBA course, NRI candidates must have a valid CAT score. However, if the candidate was not in India at the time of CAT, he/she needs to submit a valid  GMAT score. Foreign candidates need to deposit the following documents along with the application form: 

• Academic certificates of passing the qualifying or equivalent examination
• Copy of visa/passport
• Medical fitness test certificate

For appearing in the University’s entrance exam, candidates can obtain their admit cards at least a week prior to the date of examination. Any candidate will not be allowed to appear in the entrance exam without the admit card. If any discrepancy is found in the admit card/hall ticket, candidates needs to be reported immediately to the officials. Admit card contains important details related to the exam and candidate.

Panjab University Reservation Criteria

Candidates should check the given below table related to Panjab University reservation list:

Panjab University Scholarship

Panjab University awards its students with the following scholarships as per their eligibility.

• 2500 Scholarships for Physically Disabled candidates
• Post-matric scholarship for minorities
• Scholarship for the candidates of the reserved category
• Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship for the students who have specialized in Modern Indian Studies.

Panjab University Distance Education

The Department of Correspondence Studies was replaced by the University School of Open Learning (USOL) in 1971. It is sanctioned by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Distance Education Board (DEB), and it gives education to individuals who are unable to obtain it through other means. Undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, professional, and certification programmes are all available through USOL.

Panjab University Distance Education Courses

USOL Punjab provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, as well as Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate programmes.