The Pondicherry University Common Admission Test (PUCAT) is the entrance test that Pondicherry University (PU) holds for admission into programs of undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The PUCAT is a computer-based exam administered online in English that seeks to determine the ability of an individual in quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, English language, and general awareness. The exam be held once per year and it runs for only 2 hours. Seeking the admission in courses like BTech., BA., BSc., BCom., and MA., MSc., MCom., aspirants will have to clear the PUCAT exam.
The format of exam consist of 120 items in the multiple choice questions form. A student is given 4 marks for every correct answer whereas he loses a point for every wrong answer. The course syllabus accommodates following areas: verbal reasoning, nonverbal reasoning, statistical and mathematical knowledge, English vocabulary and comprehension, and general and current affairs knowledge. The PUCAT exam of the year 2024 is set to be held in the second week of June for the year. According to the University official notification, the publishing date of PU CAT 2024 results has been set to a week after the exam. The score will be valid and can be used for admissions to courses only through PUCAT during the current academic year.
PUCAT Exam Highlights 2024 | Details |
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Exam Date | May 2024 (tentative) |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Duration | 2 hours |
Number of Questions | 120 |
Marking Scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Total Marks | 480 |
Factor | Details |
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Marking scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Total marks | 480 |
Merit list | Candidates will be ranked on the basis of their total marks in the PUCAT exam. |
Reservation | Seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as per the Government of India guidelines. |