PU CET UG2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, Papers & Duration

The PU CET UG exam is divided into separate subject papers, and each paper is 70 minutes long. So, whether it's Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics, every subject gets the same time limit. Candidates writing more than one paper will have breaks in between, as the exams are scheduled in slots. Time is fixed, and no extra minutes are given once the paper ends.

PU CET UG is conducted only once a year by Panjab University. Usually, the application process begins around June, followed by the exam shortly after. There is no second attempt or session within the same year, so candidates have just one shot annually. This makes timely preparation and staying updated with the schedule very important.

No, there is no sectional time limit within a subject paper because each subject is given as a separate test. For example, Physics has its own 70-minute slot, and so does Chemistry or Mathematics. This means candidates attempt only one paper at a time and get the full 70 minutes for each, without needing to divide that time between different sections.

Seat intake varies depending on the course and the department under Panjab University. For example, B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, and Computer Science each has its own number of available seats, and the exact count is published in the university’s prospectus. Seats are also divided across categories like General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS.

PU CET UG is mainly conducted for admission into Panjab University’s campus and its affiliated institutes in Chandigarh. The key colleges include the University Institute of Sciences (U.I.S.), as well as other departments offering B.Sc. (Hons.) programs. The specific departments under the university manage admissions based on CET scores, depending on the subject chosen.

PU CET UG 2025 is conducted for admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) programs offered by Panjab University. The available courses include B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, and Computer Science. The test paper combination required depends on the course—for example, a candidate applying for B.Sc. Biotechnology may need to appear in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Sample papers and previous year question papers for PU CET UG can be found on Panjab University’s official website or in the information brochure. Some educational portals and guidebooks from publishers like Arihant or MTG also provide practice sets based on the actual pattern. These are helpful for understanding question types, difficulty level, and managing time during the exam.

No, once an answer is marked on the OMR sheet, it cannot be changed. Since the exam is pen-and-paper-based, the OMR sheet is sensitive to any changes. Striking out or overwriting answers can result in errors during evaluation. Candidates must mark answers carefully and avoid guesswork unless they are confident, especially since there is negative marking.

Yes, there is negative marking in PU CET UG 2025. For every correct answer, candidates get +2 marks, but for each wrong answer, 0.5 marks are deducted. This applies to all subject papers. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions. Because of this penalty, accuracy matters just as much as speed in the exam.

Each subject paper in PU CET UG 2025 lasts for 70 minutes. If a candidate appears for more than one subject—for example, Physics and Chemistry—they get 70 minutes per paper, with breaks in between. The total duration depends on how many papers the candidate is writing. But each paper, whether Physics or Biology, follows the same fixed time limit.