Presidency university bachelor degree entrance test 2023

PUBDET - Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023

Built up in 1817, Presidency University is an open state college university in Kolkata, West Bengal. It offers BA (H), B.Sc (H) courses at the UG level and MA, M.Sc courses in different specializations at the PG level in full-time mode. Application structure for all the courses offered by Presidency University, Kolkata can be filled online by visiting the official West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) portal.

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jun '23	Result (TENTATIVE)
Dates	Past Exam Dates
3 Jun '23 - 4 Jun '23	PUBDET 2023 Exam
May '23	Admit Card
3 Jan '23 - 31 Jan '23	PUBDET Application Form released online

While appearing for PUBDET exam, candidates can apply for maximum of any two subjects mentioned in the table below:

Science	Humanities
Physics	Political Science
Chemistry	Bengali
Mathematics	Sociology
Geography	English
Life Sciences	History
Geology	Philosophy
Economics	Hindi
Statistics	Performing Arts

Admission to BA (H) and B.Sc (H) courses depends on candidates scores in Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) directed by WBJEEB.

For MA and M.Sc courses, candidates scores in Presidency University Master Degree Entrance Test (PUMDET) is likewise directed by WBJEEB.

Last affirmation is liable to candiadates merit in PUBDET/PUMDET followed by directing rounds for the shortlisted applicants. The merit list is set up by WBJEEB for PU candidates

Administration University additionally offers admission to Ph.D. seminars based on applicants' performance in CSIR NET/UGC NET.

Last admission to Ph.D. is dependent upon a meeting round led by the admission commitee for the shortlisted candidates.

In a scenario if there is any discrepancy then the candidate will be informed by means of SMS on their registered mobile number. After this, the candidate would have to log in through his/her registered account and upload the correct information.

Things that aspirants need to keep in mind while filling PUBDET application form are as mentioned below:

Candidates should mention their unique mobile number and email ID in their application form.
Details mentioned in the application form should match the information present in the candidate’s photo identity cards, school admit cards, mark sheets, certificates, caste/category certificates etc.
Aspirants should upload scanned copy of photograph, signature and left thumb impression in their application form as per details mentioned in the Information Bulletin.
If an SMS/email regarding discrepancy in the photograph/signature/LTI uploaded by the candidate is received then they should take corrective action immediately, within one day.
Check payment status and do not wait for the last day to make fee payment in order to avoid payment failure by Bank or EPG.

Keep copies of confirmation page and admit card in safe custody. No duplicate copy will be issued if they are misplaced.

PUBDET Pattern 2023

PUBDET exam pattern is such that all the questions asked in the exam are in English language except for subjects like Hindi and Bengali. PUBDET exam comprises of multiple choice questions (MCQs) which have four options each. Candidates need to mark the correct answer on an OMR sheet.

PUBDET 2023 Exam Patterm
No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
50 (MCQs)	100 marks	90 minutes

PUBDET Marking Scheme: In PUBDET exam, for every correct answer marked by an aspirant, he/she will be awarded 2 marks and for every wrong answer marked ½ marks would be deducted from an aspirant’s total score. If an aspirant does not mark any answer for a question, zero marks would be given for such a response. Further the official website informs, “For any combination of response with more than one option, the said answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks”.

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Bachelor of Science

PUBDET 2023 Eligibility

The qualification rules for admission to the Ph.D research program are as per the following:

Only UGC or UGC-CSIR NET/NET-LS qualified competitors will be qualified for affirmation.
Graduate degree or an expert degree pronounced identical to the Master's qualification by the relating legal, administrative body, with at least 55% of marks in total or its equal evaluation 'B'.
M.Phil. Degree with at any rate 55% marks in total or its comparable evaluation 'B' in the UGC 7 – point scale in the M.Phil. Program coursework.
An relaxation of 5% of marks will be given to the students who belong SC/ST class.

Apart from the above, in their qualifying exam in Class 12, candidates should have secured minimum aggregate score as mentioned in the table below:

Course	Minimum Aggregate Score
Course	General	SC/ST	OBC-A/B
Physics	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Chemistry	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Mathematics	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Statistics	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Life Science	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Economics	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Geography	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Geology	75%	>=56.25	>=67.5
Bengali	60%	>=45	>=54
English	60%	>=45	>=54
History	60%	>=45	>=54
Philosophy	60%	>=45	>=54
Political Science	60%	>=45	>=54
Sociology	60%	>=45	>=54
Hindi	60%	>=45	>=54
Performing Arts	60%	>=45	>=54

Further, to secure admission in respective courses, candidates should also fulfill the academic criteria for admission as mentioned below:

Course	Special Academic Criteria
Bengali	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate should have Bengali as one subject with 60% marks in Bengali.
English	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate should have English as one subject with 65% marks in English-A (WBHS) or 75% in English.
History	The candidate has to apply from Arts stream at 10+2 level. The candidate should have History as one of the subjects with 65% marks in History.
Philosophy	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one of the subjects with 65% marks in English.
Political Science	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one of the subjects with 60% marks in English.
Sociology	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one of the subjects with 70% marks in English.
Hindi	The candidate can apply from Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have Hindi as one of the subjects with 60% marks in Hindi.
Performing Arts	The candidate having Arts / Science stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have English as one of the subjects with 60% marks in English.
Physics	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Physics and 80% in Mathematics.
Chemistry	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Chemistry.
Mathematics	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Mathematics.
Statistics	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Mathematics as one subject at 10+2 level. The candidate must have secured 80% in Mathematics or 80% in Statistics (if Statistics is one of the subjects taken at the 10+2 level).
Life Sciences	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Statistics and Biology at 10+2 level.
Economics	The candidate having Arts / Science / Commerce stream at 10+2 level. The candidate must have Mathematics (not Business Mathematics) as one of the subjects with 70% marks in English and 75% in Mathematics.
Geography	The candidate having Arts / Science stream with any three of the following subjects at 10+2 level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Geology.
Geology	The candidate has to apply from Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level. The candidate must have at least 70% in each of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

PUBDET Syllabus 2022

PUBDET syllabus is such that questions will be asked from Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi of various recognised boards/councils. Aspirants can view PUBDET paper-wise syllabus below:

Paper/ Subject	PUBDET 2022 Syllabus
Economics	Mathematics and English
Performing Arts	Basic knowledge in theatre, music and dance
English	English
Political Science	English and basic polity
History	History
Hindi	Hindi
Geography	Geography, English and basic scientific aptitude
Sociology	Social awareness, English and general aptitude
Bengali	Bengali
Philosophy	Reasoning, general knowledge and elements of basic philosophy

PUBDET syllabus is such that questions will be asked from Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi of various recognised boards/councils. Aspirants can view PUBDET paper-wise syllabus below:

Paper/ Subject	PUBDET 2022 Syllabus
Physics	Physics
Life Science	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Mathematics	Mathematics
Chemistry	Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Geology	Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Statistics	Mathematics

Application Start Date	:	3rd January 2023
Application End Date	:	31st January 2023
Exam Date	:	3rd June 2023
Result Date	:
Conducted By	:	Presidency University, Kolkata.
Official Website	:	http://www.presiuniv.ac.in/web/