The PU CET (Pre University Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for admission into various undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka. The test is taken by students who have passed their Class 12 board exams or qualifying exams and seek admission into engineering, technology, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy, naturopathy & yogic science courses offered by various colleges affiliated to these streams across Karnataka.
The PU CET comprises subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology. It is a competitive exam consisting of objective type multiple choice questions. The results of CET 2023 are expected to be declared in May or June 2023. Students who clear the cutoff will be eligible to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment in their desired colleges and courses. As per trends, the exam dates for PU CET 2024 are likely to be announced by KEA in February 2024 while the exam will probably be conducted during the months of April-May 2024 for the academic session 2024-25.
Round | Date |
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1st Round | July 18-July 28, 2024 |
2nd Round | August 1-August 12, 2024 |
3rd Round | August 15-August 22, 2024 |
4th Round | August 23-August 30, 2024 |
5th Round | August 31-September 06, 2024 |
Category | Eligibility Criteria |
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National Board Toppers | Candidates who have secured first position in the 10+2 examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NCERT) are eligible for direct admission to any course offered by Panjab University without appearing for the PU CET. |
State Board Toppers | Candidates who have secured first position in the 10+2 examination conducted by any State Board are eligible for direct admission to any course offered by Panjab University, except the following courses: |
Event | Expected Date |
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PU CET Result Declaration | May (exact date to be confirmed) |
Counselling Registration | Within a week after result declaration (estimated) |
Choice Filling & Locking | During counselling registration (specific dates to be confirmed) |
Seat Allotment Round 1 | To be announced after choice filling closes |
Document Verification & Seat Acceptance (Round 1) | To be announced after seat allotment |
Subsequent Rounds (if applicable) | To be announced (if seats remain vacant) |
- PU CET admit card
- PU CET rank card/scorecard
- Class 10 marks sheet (as proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 marks sheet
- Transfer certificate from school/college you last attended
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applying under reserved category)
- Income certificate (if applying under reserved category)
- Photos