PU CET PG 2025 Syllabus

Eligibility Conditions and Scheme of Test
Master of Laws (L.L.M. One-Year Course and L.L.M. Two Year Course)
A person who has passed one of the following examinations shall be eligible after qualifying the entrance test to join the first semester
class of the LL.M. Course:-
(a) LL.B. 3 Year Degree/ B.A. LL.B. / B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) 5 Year degree examination of this University with minimum 55%
marks (50% in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates);
OR
(b) Any equivalent examination of another University recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.
The duration of the Entrance Test will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Entrance Test will be of 100marks.The questions will be
based upon following five components:

S.No Components Marks
1. Pubic Law – Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Service 20 MCQ
Law, Environmental Law & Human Rights
2. Criminal Law – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik 20 MCQ
Suraksha Sanhita, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, NCPS Act,
Prevention of Corruption Ac t& PML Act
3. Civil Law – Family Law, Civil Procedure Code, Arbitration and 20 MCQ
Conciliation Act & Specific Relief Act
4. Commercial Law – Contract Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, 20 MCQ
Partnership Act, Sale of Goods act, Company Law & The
Competition Act
5. Other Laws – RTI Act, IPR Laws & Cyber Laws 20 MCQ

Master of Computer Applications M.C.A.2-Year Course and M.C.A. (Self-Financing)
2-YearCourse
The minimum qualification for admission to the first Year of the course shall be:
i) A recognized first degree of minimum three Years’ duration in any discipline with at least 50% marks(**) and with
Mathematics at 10+2 or at graduation level (all three Years);
Or
ii) B.C.A. from Panjab University with 50% marks (**)
Or
iii) B.Voc. (Software Development), B.Voc. (Hardware and Networking) & B.Voc. Multimedia (Graphics & Animation) with at
least 50% marks (**) and with Mathematics at 10+2 level.
Or
iv) Any examination recognized by the Panjab University Chandigarh as equivalent to any of the above examination (i), (ii) or
(iii).
** 5% concession is admissible in eligibility requirement to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.
The test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall contain 75 Objective Type (Multiple choice questions with four responses i.e. A, B, C, &
D) carrying one mark each.
The questions will be based upon following four components:

Component No. of Questions
1 Computer Science Questions based on Computer Science = 60%
(basic concept of C, Data Structure, Software
Engineering, Operation System, Computer
Architecture, Object Oriented Programming,
Algorithm Analysis and Database Management
System)
2 Mathematics (10+2 level) Questions based on Maths= 20%
(10+2 level)
3 General Aptitude Test Questions based on General Aptitude Test=20%

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M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
Passes one of the following examinations from a recognized University:-
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR
(ii) Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks in the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication.
OR
(iii) Bachelor’s degree with Hons. In the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication.
OR
(iv) Master’s degree examination in any other subject.

The test of1 hour and 30 minutes duration will comprise of Objective & Subjective Type Questions for 65 marks out of the total 75
marks. The remaining 10 marks would be divided equally between the group discussion and interview to be held consequent to the
entrance test. The test will be divided into five following components:

1. Article writing on current issues
2. Feature writing on current personalities
3. Analytical writing
4. Current Affairs
5. General Knowledge

Candidates can write answers in English or Hindi or Punjabi languages.

Candidates who clear the entrance test have to apply afresh in the School of Communication Studies. The cutoff marks for passing
the Entrance Test for admission to MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) is 40%of total marks of the total marks except in case of
candidates belonging to SC/ST who must secure a minimum of 35% marks.

Master in Public Health (MPH)

MBBS / BDS/ BAMS/ BHMS/ B.VSC/BPH/ B.Sc. Nursing, Life Sciences / Biological Sciences with at least 50% marks from
recognized University / Institute.

The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.
There will be 25 from Biological Sciences, 10 from Social Sciences, 25 from Health Sciences and Medical Vocabulary, 15 on
Environment Sciences.

M.A. (English)
A person who has passed one of the following examinations from Panjab University or from any other University whose examination
has been recognized equivalent to the corresponding examination of this University:

i. Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in English Elective or English Compulsory subject.
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty with 50% marks in the aggregate.
iii. B.A. with (Hons.) in English\
iv. B.A./B.Sc. with (Hons.) in subject other than English obtaining at least 50% marks in aggregate.
v. Masters Degree examination in any other subject with 50% marks in aggregate.
The pass percentage in case of entrance test in English stands increased to 35% (30% in case of candidate belonging to
SC/ST/BC/PwD) w.e.f the session 2013-2014.

The written Test will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes duration and will carry 75 marks. The pattern of the CET should be as follows:
1. An essay of about 400 words 25 marks
2. An unseen poem as a reading comprehension passage. Knowledge of
Literary appreciation will also be tested in this question 20 marks
3. Precis - Writing 15 marks
4. Short Answer Questions 15 marks

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MA (Geography)
A person shall be eligible only if:-
1. he/she has a Bachelor’s Degree with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate.
2. he/she has passed in Geography in the B.A. or B.Sc. examination with at least 45% marks;
OR
has obtained Post-graduate diploma in Cartography with atleast second division.
The Admission to the course shall be through an Entrance Test. The apportioning of weightages for the purpose of preparing the merit
list will be as follows:-
Written Entrance Test: 50%
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s degree): 50%
Academic and other weightage(s), if any, shall be based on the percentage of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s Degree) as prescribed and admissible under Panjab University Rules.
The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.
Masters in Disaster Management
Graduation in any discipline with atleast 50% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by
the Panjab University as equivalent thereto. The Admission to the course shall be through an Entrance Test.
All candidates, except those sponsored by the Government / Institutions, will be required to qualify the Entrance Test conducted by
the Panjab University, Chandigarh. The apportioning of Weightages for the purpose of preparing the merit list will be as follows:-

Written Entrance Test: 50%
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s degree): 50%
Academic and other weightage(s), if any, shall be based on the percentage of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s Degree) as prescribed and admissible under Panjab University Rules.
The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.
Masters in Geoinformatics
Bachelor’s Degree with Geography / Geology / Geophysics / Mathematics / Physics / Botany / Environment Science / Computer
Science/ Urban Planning/ Regional Planning / B.Tech. / B.C.A. or Master’s Degree in Geography / Geology/ Geophysics/
Mathematics/ Physics/Botany/ Environment Science / Computer Science / Computer Applications/ Urban Planning/ Regional Planning
with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The admission to the course shall be through Entrance Test.

All candidates, except those sponsored by the Government / Semi-Government Organizations and Institutions, will be required to
qualify the Entrance Test conducted by the Panjab University, Chandigarh. The apportioning of Weightages for the purpose of
preparing the merit list will be as follows:-
Written Entrance Test: 50%
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s degree): 50%

Students who have studied Geography at the B.A./B.Sc./ M.A./ M.Sc. level shall be given an additional weightage of 15 per cent of the
academic score at Bachelor’s level.

Academic and other weightage(s), if any, shall be based on the percentage of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the
Qualifying Examination (Bachelor’s Degree) as prescribed and admissible under Panjab University Rules.
The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.

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M.A. (History)
Eligibility Condition: Any one of the following
• B.A. with Hons. in History.
• Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate.
• B.A. (PASS) / B.Sc. (PASS) examination in full subjects obtaining at-least 45% marks in the subject of History.
• Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty AND

The pass percentage of entrance test in history is 35% (30% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/PwD).
The candidates should have passed the written Entrance Test conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The merit list will be
prepared considering the marks obtained in the Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination as per the following criteria:-
Written Entrance Test : 50%
Qualifying Examination : 50%

Academic and other weightages if any will be based on the percentage of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the Qualifying
examination.

Entrance Test to be of 1 hour 30 minutes of duration and of total of 75 marks.

The test is divided into three units, i.e. Unit-I, II and III.

Candidates will attempt 3 questions in all, selecting them from Unit-I, II & III.

Candidates can write answers in English or Hindi or Punjabi languages.

Question No. 1 under Unit-I is compulsory. It consists of 08 concept related questions. Out of these 08, candidates will attempt
any 05. Each question has to be answered in 80-100 words. Each question carries 05 marks. Total marks allotted to
Question – I under Unit-I are 5x5=25 marks.

Unit-II consists of 04 Essay type Questions, from Question No. II to IV which are related to B.A. (General) History syllabus.
Atleast one question in Unit-II should be set each from Ancient, Medieval, Modern periods of India History and the History of
Punjab. Candidates will attempt any one question in Unit-II. Each question has to be answered in about 1000 words. Each
question carries 25 marks.

Unit-III contains 02 questions i.e Question No. VI and VII, one from Current Affairs and another from Significant Contemporary
themes in order to test comprehension and communication skills of the candidates. Candidates will attempt any one question
in Unit-III. Each question has to be answered in about 1000 words. Each question carries 25 marks.

M.A. (Economics)
Eligibility Conditions:
The candidates appearing for the Entrance Test for admission to M.A. Economics in the Department of Economics, Panjab
University, Chandigarh from the academic session 2019-20 will be subject to the following eligibility conditions:

(i) The candidate must have passed B.A. with Honours in Economics, OR
B.A. with Economics as an elective subject with 50% marks in aggregate.
(ii) Any other degree awarded by a UGC recognized University / Institution that is equivalent to either of the above
mentioned degrees of the Panjab University.
(iii) Candidate having reappear or compartment at the time of first counseling is not eligible for admission in the course
even though he/she clears the reappear or compartment by the time of subsequent round of counseling.

Scheme of Test:
(i) The duration of the Entrance Test will be one hour and thirty minutes and it will consist of 75 multi-choice questions
of one mark each based on the syllabus available at https://economics.puchd.ac.in/show-
noticeboard.php?nbid=13 There will be negative marking for wrong answers. ¼ marks will be deducted for wrong
answers.

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(ii) The Pattern of question paper of the Entrance Test would include questions pertaining to the various aspects of
Economics as per the following scheme:

Specialization No. of questions
(a) Microeconomics 10
(b) Macroeconomics 10
(c) Indian Economy 10
(d) Economics of Growth, Development & Planning 10
(e) Mathematics and Statistics 10
(f) Econometrics 10
(g) Applied Economics- 10
(Industrial Economics, Agricultural Economics, (2 from each)
International Economics, Public Finance and
Money and Banking)
(h) Logical Reasoning 05
NOTE:

• Having studies 24 credits in Economics at UG level is compulsory to pursue PG in Economics. This condition will
hold for candidates having pursued their UG degree.
• Admission to M.A. in Economics should be done purely on the basis of Entrance Test only. And no physical
counselling will take place for admission in PG in Economics.
• Entrance Test shall be in English only

Master of Social Work
The Entrance Test is open to all such candidates who have any one of the following qualifications:

(a) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognized University / Institute.
(b) The Candidate belonging to SC/ST/BC/PwD categories shall be allowed 5% relaxation in the eligibility requirements.
(c) The candidates who have appeared / are appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.
However, their admission will be subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.

Admission: Admission will be through qualifying the P.U. CET (PG) examination.

All the candidates are required to secure a minimum of 35% marks in the Entrance Test. The Entrance test will include 75 objective
type questions. The duration of the test will be 90 minutes. The medium of examination will be English only. There will be no
negative marking for the wrong answers.

Candidates who qualify entrance test will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview as per the admission schedule
approved by the DUI.

M.Tech. (Instrumentation)
B.E. / B.Tech. (Chemical / Computer/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical / Production/ Instrumentation/ Bio-medical Engineering or
equivalent degree or M.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Instrumentation in (as approved by AICTE) with minimum 50% marks in
aggregate. 5% concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.
Preferences will be given to GATE qualified candidates.
Candidates appearing for PU-CET (P.G.) will be given admission if some seats remain vacant after exhausting the list of GATE
qualified candidates.
The duration of the Entrance Test will be 1 hour 30 minutes and it will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions of one mark each.

M.Com. (Business Economics)
(i) A Bachelor’s / Post-graduate degree in any discipline of the University or a degree of any other University which has
been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.

Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor’s degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages
[Hindi/ Urdu/ Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)] and / or in a Classical Language (Sanskrit / Persian / Arabic) or degree of any
other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate, 50% marks in the aggregate shall be
calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in language excluding the additional optional
paper, English and the elective subject taken together.

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Or
(ii) Pass in the final examination conducted by (a) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, (b) The
Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England and (c) the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Or
(iii) AMIE examination with 50% marks or more after having passed the diploma examination with 60% marks or above and
have atleast 5 years research / teaching or professional experience.
Or
(iv) Any other qualification as recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.
The question paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice) with four responses
i.e. A, B, C & D carrying a total of 75 marks. The standard of the question paper shall be based on the latest syllabus prescribed for
st nd rd
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Commerce of Panjab University (1 , 2 and 3 Year together).

M.Com. (Master of Entrepreneurship and Family Business)

(i) A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any discipline of the University or a Degree of any other University which has been
recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto, with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate.
Or
(ii) A pass in the final examination conducted by (a) The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India, (b) The Institute of Cost
and Works Accountants of India and (c) The Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
The question paper of 1 hour 30 minutes duration will consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice) with four responses
i.e. A, B, C & D carrying a total of 75 marks. The question paper will include questions related to General Knowledge,
Verbal/Reasoning ability, Data interpretation and Commerce/Economics.

M.Com. (Honours)
(Under Hons. School System at UBS)

a) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate;
Or
b) B.Com. (Hons.) Degree with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate;
Or
c) A graduate with Honours in Economics OR Mathematics OR Statistics OR Commerce with not less than 50% marks in the
aggregate;
Or
d) A graduate with 55% marks in the aggregate having offered either Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Commerce as a
subject in the examination

Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor’s degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages
[Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi (Gurumukhi Script)] and / or in a Classical language (Sanskrit / Persian / Arabic) or degree of any other
University obtained in the same manner recognized by the Syndicate; 55% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by
taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in Language excluding the additional optional paper, English
and the elective subject taken together;
Or
e) An associate of the (i) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England or (ii) Institute of Cost and Works Accountants
of India or England;
Or
f) A pass in the final examination conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India;

Or
g) Any other qualification recognised by the Syndicate for this purpose.
Provided that a candidate who seeks admission on the basis of qualifications mentioned in ( c), (d), (f) above shall be
required to qualify within one year from the date of admission (either with Semester I examination or with Semester II
examination) in a special examination in two papers on (i) Commercial and Taxation Laws, and (ii) Accounting and Auditing,
in accordance with the Syllabus as may be prescribed by the Senate.
Further that the maximum marks shall be 100 in each paper and the pass marks shall be 35% as in B.Com. examination.
There shall be no internal assessment in these papers and marks in these papers will not be counted for the Semester
examination.
h) 5% relaxation in minimum marks requirement would be granted to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates as per PU guidelines.
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The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise of one paper of 85 multiple choice (having four responses A, B, C &
D) objective type questions of one mark each in the area of Accounting, Management, Laws and Economics.

Merit list
The admission will be made on the basis of the Entrance Test (85% weightage), Group Discussion (7.5% weight age) and Personal
Interview (7.5% weightage). The result of the Entrance Test, however, will not be sent to the candidates but will be conveyed
confidentially to the Chairman, University Business (UBS) who will compile comprehensive result after the Group Discussion and
Interview.
Note:
(a) The number of candidates to be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be equal to eight times the total
number of seats of the course in each category or the actual number of eligible candidates whichever is lower;
(b) Attendance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview is a must. If any candidate does not attend any one of the
components, GD or PI, his / her candidature shall stand cancelled.

M.Com (Business Innovations)
The Entrance Test for M.Com (Business Innovations) shall be open to all such candidates who possess the qualifications as
mentioned below:
(a) A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Business Administration (B.B.A) with not less than 45% marks in the
aggregate; OR
(b) B.Com (Hons.) Degree with not less than 45% marks in the aggregate; OR
(c) A graduation with Honours in Economics OR Mathematics OR Statistics OR Commerce with not less than 45% marks in the
aggregate; OR
(d) A graduation with 50% marks in the aggregate in any other discipline of the University or a degree of any other University
which has been recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto. Provided that in case of candidates having Bachelor’s
degree of the University through Modern Indian Languages (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi/Gurumukhi script) and / or in a classical
language (Sanskrit/Persian/ Arabic) or degree of any other University obtained in the same manner recognized by the
Syndicate. 50% marks in the aggregate shall be calculated by taking into account full percentage of marks in all the papers in
Language excluding the additional optional paper, English and the elective subject taken together;
(e) A pass of the final examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost and Works
Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries.
(f) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.

Scheme of Test:
The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks containing 75 Objective Type questions of
multiple choices (having four responses A, B, C & D) carrying one mark each.
The Breakup of questions shall be as follows:
1. General Knowledge 15 Questions
2. Business Aptitude 20 Questions
3. Quantitative Aptitude 20 Questions
4. Test of Reasoning 20 Questions
Merit
Admission to M.Com (Business Innovation) shall be on the basis of the Entrance Test (Weightage 50%), and qualifying examination
(Weightage 50%).

Master of Business Administration for Executives
(Under Hons. School System at UBS)
Eligibility Conditions:
The minimum qualification for admission to the first semester of the course shall be –
(i) A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate or any other examination
with 50% marks recognized by the University as equivalent thereto; OR
Final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India; OR
Diploma in Personnel Management and Labour Welfare or Diploma in Marketing Management with not less than 60% marks
in the aggregate, provided the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree.
(ii) The applicant should be holding Executive or equivalent position in an organization after passing the qualifying examination
as given above. Members of all India or State Administrative / Technical Services and Defence Personnel holding
administrative posts will also be eligible. No objection Certificate from the employer is essential.
(iii) 5% relaxation in minimum marks requirement would be granted to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates as per PU guidelines.
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Scheme of Test:
The Entrance Test will carry 85 marks and will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. It will consist of 85 multiple-choice questions of one
mark each and having four responses A, B, C & D. The components of the test will include: General Knowledge; Economics and
Business Environment Awareness; Data interpretation and problem solving; Numerical Ability; Verbal Ability/ Reasoning and English
Comprehension.
Merit List
The admission will be made on the basis of the Entrance Test (85% weightage), Group Discussion (7.5% weightage) and Personal
Interview (7.5% weightage). The result of the Entrance Test, however, will not be sent to the candidates but will be conveyed
confidentially to the Chairman, University Business (UBS) who will compile comprehensive result after the Group Discussion and
Interview.

Master of Physical Education (Two-Year Course)
A person who has passed/appeared in any one of the following examinations:
a) Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or equivalent with at least 50% marks.
OR
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education) with at least 50% marks.
b) The reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST/BC/PWD and other categories shall be as per the
rules of the Central Government/ State Government whichever is applicable.
c) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.

Admission Procedure
Admission shall be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination (written test, fitness test, interview and
percentage of qualifying examination) as per the policy of Panjab University.

The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks, containing 75 Objective Type questions of
multiple choices (having four responses A, B, C & D) carrying one mark each. Questions will be based on the following three areas of
Physical Education and Sports: (a) Aptitude (b) General Knowledge (c) Reasoning Ability.

Bachelor of Physical Education (Two-Year Course)
A person who has passed/appeared in any one of the following examinations:

a) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the Inter-College/Inter-Zonal District/
School competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education with 45% marks;
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 45% marks and studied Physical Education as compulsory elective subjects;
OR
st
Bachelor’s Degree with 45% marks and having participated in National / Inter University / State competitions or secured 1 ,
nd rd
2 or 3 position in Inter College / Inter-Zonal /District / School competition in sports and games as recognized by the AIU/
IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India;
OR
st nd rd
Bachelor’s degree with participation in International competitions or secured 1 , 2 or 3 position in National / Inter-
University competition in sports and games as recognized by respective federations / AIU/ IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India;
OR
Graduation with 45% marks and at least three Years of teaching experience (for deputed in-service candidates i.e. Trained
Physical Education Teachers / Coaches)
OR
b) Any other qualification recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent to above points.

The relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and in the reservation of seats for SC/ST/BC/PwD and other
categories shall be as per the rules of the Central Government / State Government, whichever is applicable.
The Entrance Test of 1 hour 30 minutes duration shall comprise one paper of 75 marks containing 75 Objective Type questions of
multiple choices (having four responses A, B, C & D) carrying one mark each. Questions will be based on the following three areas of
Physical Education and Sports: (a) Aptitude (b) General Knowledge (c) Reasoning Ability

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M.Sc.in Biophysics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics, Physics (Specialization in Electronics), Zoology and Geology
Important Note: Under the Choice-Based Credit System obtaining 24 credits in a Generic Elective Course (Subject) in the full
B.Sc (Hons.) course shall also be deemed sufficient to satisfy a requirement for admission to the M.Sc. course in the concerned
subject. However, the candidate has to fulfill other requirements as mentioned for respective M.Sc. Courses under the
framework of Honours School System.
B.A./ B. Sc. (Pass or Hons.) examination with 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD) of the Panjab University or any
other examination recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto with the subject desirous of seeking admission in M.Sc.
Course as an elective subject for three Years.
For Entrance Test to M. Sc. (Mathematics) under the framework of Honours School System:- B.A. / B. Sc. (General) with 50%
marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD) Mathematics as a major subject or B.A/B.Sc. with Hons. 50% marks in Mathematics of
P.U. or any other Universities as recognized by the Panjab University as equivalent thereto or B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject under
CBCS with 24 Credits in Mathematics as Generic Elective subject. The candidates who are already students of Panjab University
Teaching Department and have passed/appeared/appearing in the B.Sc. (Hons.) final examination of the University during the current
session in the relevant subject are not required to appear in the M.Sc. Admission Entrance Test. Their admission to the course
shall be governed by the relevant rules and regulations of the University.
For M.Sc. (Physics) under the framework of Honours School System:-B.Sc. (Pass) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics examination of P.U.
with Physics and Mathematics as elective subjects, or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with 50% marks; OR
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics under Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) with 50% marks; Or B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject under Choice-
based Credit System with 24 credits in Physics as Generic Elective (GE) subject and Mathematics as Major / GE subject with 50%
marks.
For M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in Electronics) under the framework of Honours School System:-B.Sc. (Pass) or B.Sc.
(Hons.) Physics examination of P.U. with Physics and Mathematics as elective subjects, or any other examination recognized as
equivalent thereto with 50% marks; or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics under Choice-based credit system (CBCS) with 50% marks; Or B.Sc.
(Hons.) in any subject under Choice-based credit system with 24 credits in Physics as Generic Elective (GE) subject and Mathematics
as Major/GE subject with 50% marks Or B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics, Or B.Tech./B.E. (Electronics / Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent)
with 50% marks.

For M.Sc. (Biophysics) under the framework of Honours School System:-B.Sc.(Hons.) in Biophysics, Panjab University,
Chandigarh or any other University considered equivalent. Bachelor of Science in any other subject (such as B.Sc. Medical, Non-
medical, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, etc.). Students who have passed B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biophysics from Panjab University,
Chandigarh will be directly promoted to M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biophysics. However, all other applicants need to qualify the CET-PG in
Biophysics conducted by the Panjab University, Chandigarh.
For M.Sc. (Chemistry) under the framework of Honours School System:-Passed B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry from department of
Chemistry, P.U. ii)B.Sc. (Pass or Hons.) examination with 50% marks from PU or any other University recognized as equivalent
thereto with (a) Chemistry in all the three years/six semesters and (b) any two science subjects during two years/four semesters
during graduation. Iii) B.Sc. (Hons.) in any subject under Choice-based Credit System with 24 Credits in Chemistry as Generic
Elective Subject.
For M.Sc. (Biotechnology) under the framework of Honours School System: B.Sc. Biotechnology with 50% marks or B.Sc. (50%
marks) with Biotechnology as Elective/Vocational subject (studied for 3 Years) are eligible.
For M.Sc. (Geology) under the framework of Honours School System: B.Sc. 3 year’s course with Geology as one of the subjects
with 50% marks in B.Sc. & 50% marks in subject of Geology in B.Sc.
For M.Sc. (Biochemistry) under the framework of Honours School System:- 50% marks in B.Sc. (pass or Hons.) exam of the
P.U. with Biochemistry as elective subject. Student should have studied Biochemistry as one of the elective subjects every semester.
Note: B.Sc. (MLT) Course has not been made equivalent to B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry of Panjab University.
For M.Sc. (Zoology) under the framework of Honours School System: B.Sc. (Pass) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology examination of P.U.
with Zoology as one of elective subject, or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to with 50% marks (45% marks in
case of SC/ST); OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology under Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) with 50% marks; OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in any
subject under Choice – based Credit System with 24 credits in Zoology as Generic Elective (GE) subject.
The question paper will be on the concerned subject for which the admission to M.Sc. (Hons.) is being sought by the candidate. It will
consist of 75 Objective Type Questions (Multiple Choice with four responses i.e. A, B, C & D) carrying a total of 75 marks. The
question paper will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. The standard of the question paper shall be based on latest syllabus prescribed
st nd rd
for Bachelor’s degree of Panjab University (1 , 2 and 3 Year together) in the relevant subject.

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M.Sc. Computer Science (Specialisation in Data Science) under the framework of Honours School System
BCA/ B.Sc. (Honours) (Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications)/ B.Tech. (Computer Science / Computer
Engineering / Information Technology) / B.E. (Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Information Technology) / B.Sc. (General)
with Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications as an elective subject / B.Sc. (Maths and Computing) /
B.Voc. [Software Development / Hardware and Networking / Multimedia (Graphics and Animation)] or any other examination
recognized as equivalent with 50% marks thereto.
5% concession is admissible in eligibility requirements to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.

The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions of Computer
Science subject at the level of examinations as mentioned in the eligibility conditions.

M.Sc. (Environment Science) (Two-Year Course)
Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from any Science/ Engineering Stream or any other stream with Honours
in Geography as one of the subjects from P.U. or any other recognized University.
The Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. It shall comprise 75 multiple-choice questions (with only one right answer) of
one mark each from the Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology and General
Awareness subjects of graduation level. It shall attempt to test the intelligence, comprehension of the scientific principles and general
knowledge expected of a science graduate.

M.Sc. (Human Genomics) (Two-Year Course)
B. Sc. (Pass or Honours) under 10+2+3 pattern examination of the Panjab University or any other examination recognized by the
Panjab University as equivalent thereto in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with at least 55%
marks.
The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions (with only
one correct answer) of 1 Mark each from six disciplines representing Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Medicine.
M.Sc. (Instrumentation) (Two-Year Course)
B.Sc. (Medical / Non-medical / any stream of Science or B.E./ B.Tech. in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. 5%
concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/ PwD candidates.
The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions (with only
one correct answer) of 1 Mark each.

M.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine) (Two-Year Course)
Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. first Year in Nuclear Medicine shall be B.Sc. degree with at least 50% marks in Nuclear
Medicine or Biophysics from a recognized university or B.Sc. degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized University with
Physics and Chemistry as core subjects (Non-Medical stream) or Chemistry and Zoology / Biotechnology as core subjects (Medical
stream).

Candidates with B.Sc. degree in X-Ray / Medical Technology, B.Sc. through correspondence and open University stream are not
eligible.

The Entrance Test will be of 75 marks. It will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration consisting of 75 multiple choice questions (with only
one correct answer) of 1 Mark each.

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M.Sc. (Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering) (Two- Year Course)
Students securing 50% marks in B.Sc. General/Life Sciences/Basic Medical Science/Engineering
(Biotech/Biomedical)/Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Dentistry/Medical Laboratory Technology are eligible to apply for the admission
to M.Sc. in Stem Cell & Tissue Engineering.
The Question Paper contains 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each with four alternative choices (including one one correct
answer). Each question carries 1 mark. Maximum Marks are 75 and Time allowed is 1 hr 30 minutes. There will be no negative
marking.
M.Sc. (System Biology and Bioinformatics) (Two-Year Course)
Bachelor’s degree in Science (General or Hons.) with Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry,
Electronics, Genetics, Life Science, Mathematics, Mathematics &Computing, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture,
Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging
to SC/ST/BC/PwD category).

The question paper will consists of 75 objective type questions (Multiple choice with four responses i.e. A, B, C & D) carrying a total of
75 marks. The question paper will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. The syllabi and standard for the question paper shall be the one
st nd rd
as currently prescribed for Bachelor’s Degree of Panjab University (1 , 2 and 3 Year together).

M. Sc. (Microbial Biotechnology) (Two- Year Course)

Candidates having Bachelors Degree in any field of Biological Sciences including Biotechnology are eligible.

The Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. It shall comprise 75 multiple-choice questions (with only one right answer) of
one mark each. The questions will be based on fundamentals of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

M. Sc. (Medical Physics) (Two- Year Course)
Admission to M.Sc. Course in Medical Physics will be B.Sc. (Regular course) first class with Physics as core subject (studied for three
Years) and Mathematics as one of the subjects (studied for minimum two Years) from a recognized university. The candidates who
studied B.Sc. through correspondence and open university stream are not eligible.

Course duration is 3 Years (2 Years teaching + 1 Year internship).

The Entrance Test for Physics, Physics (Specialization in Electronics) and Medical Physics will be common.

M. Sc. (Renewable Energy and Smart Materials) (Two- Year Course)
B.Sc. (03 years) examination from any recognised national and international (foreign) university or any other examination recognised
by the competent authority as equivalent thereto with Physics or Chemistry or Applied Sciences (mathematics as subsidiary subject is
mandatory for applied sciences) with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
B.Sc. (after completion of first 03 years) examination from any recognised national and international (foreign) university or any other
examination recognised by the competent authority as equivalent thereto as per multiple entry exit criteria for students enrolled under
04 year bachelor degree program with Physics or Chemistry or Applied Sciences (mathematics as subsidiary subject is mandatory for
applied sciences) with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
05% concession (not applicable for foreign nationals) is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates or as per Panjab
University rules and regulations.

The entrance test will be of 1 hour and 30 minutes duration. It shall comprise 75 multiple choice questions (MCQs withonly one right
answer) of one marks each. The questions will have three components i.e. fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry and General Sciences
(including components of Mathematics).

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Syllabus: Any syllabi of graduate level degree programmes in Physics, Chemistry and General Sciences (including components of
Mathematics).
Components Number of questions
Physics 25
Chemistry 25
General Science 25

M. Sc. (Forensic Science) (Two- Year Course)
B.Sc./ B.Sc. Honours degree in Forensic Science or any other graduation degree 3/4/5 Year duration in the Faculty of Science ,
Engineering, Medical / Dental and Pharmaceutical Science of Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab
University with minimum 50% marks.

Admission to M.Sc. Forensic Science shall be through P.U.- CET (P.G.) conducted by Panjab University. The admission will be on
merit, based upon the marks obtained in PU-CET (P.G.) and marks obtained at undergraduate degree alongwith admissible
weightage as per University Rules.

Format for Entrance Test for M.Sc. Forensic Science:
The question paper will comprise of Section A and Section B carrying a total of 70 marks. The question paper will be of 90 minutes
duration. Section A will have 20 questions of General Sciences at 10+2 level to test the knowledge of fundamentals. Section B will
have four sub-sections namely, Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science and Physics with 25 questions each from graduation level. The
candidate has to select ANY TWO of the four sub-sections from Section B for answering questions.

M. Sc. (Statistics) (Two- Year Course)
50% marks in B.A. / B.Sc. (General or Honours) with Math/ Stat as major subject of Panjab University or any other university
recognised by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.
OR
50% marks in B.A. / B.Sc. (General or Honours) in any subject under CBCS with 24 credits in Mathematics / Statistics as Generic
Elective (GE) (as per UGC/ PU General Guidelines).

The Entrance Test will be of 1 hour 30 minutes. It shall comprise of 75 multiple-choice questions (with only one right answer) carrying
one mark each. The questions will be based upon two components:
Component Number of Questions
Mathematics 50
Statistics 25
Test will be based on the following topics:
STATISTICS
Probability (upto Bayes’Theorem)One-dimensional random variable, three basic distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Normal).Correlation
& Regression (bivariate).Simple Random Sampling.
MATHEMATICS
Matrix theory, Rank and Inverse of matrices, Vectors, Vector spaces, system of linear equations and their solutions, eigen values and
eigen vectors, quadratic forms.
Differentiation 7 Integration (Single and double integrals). Limits and Continuity, Complex variables and their functions, De-Movier’s
Theorem, Cauchy-Riemann Conditions, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Residue Theorem, contour integration. Reduction formulae,
Sequences and their limits, Series. Trigonometry, Sets, sequences of sets and their limits. Differential Equations of first orders,
Leibnitz’s and Clairant differential equations, Linear Differential Equations.

M.Sc. (Two-Year Course) (In colleges only)
Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, System Biology and
Bioinformatics
Eligibility for different courses
Bioinformatics / System Biology & Bioinformatics:
Bachelor’s degree in Science (General or Hons.) with Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry,
Electronics, Genetics, Life Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & computing, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture,
Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging
to SC/ST/BC/PwD category).

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Biotechnology:
Bachelor’s degree (under the 10+2+3 pattern of Education) in Physical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Veterinary or Fishery
Sciences or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology, Home Science, Medicine (MBBS) from any University/ Institute
recognized by the Panjab University. The candidate must have obtained at least 55% marks at the Bachelor’s degree level.
Botany:
B.Sc. pass with Botany having at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by
Panjab University Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
Physics:
a. B. Sc. Hons. examination of the Panjab University in the subject of M. Sc. Course
b. B. Sc. Examination of the Panjab University or any other University recognized by Syndicate securing at least 50% marks in
aggregate (45% marks in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD) and with Physics & Mathematics for M.Sc. Physics Course and with
Chemistry & Mathematics for M. Sc. Chemistry course along with anyone of the following subjects:-
Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
Provided that a student who had not taken Mathematics as one of the subjects in B. Sc. Examination may be admitted to M.Sc. (2-
Year Course) in Chemistry on the condition that he / she passes an additional paper in Mathematics (50 hour course) in the first Year
examination securing at least 40% marks.

c. Awarded B.Sc. Pass degree under the old B.Sc. Honours regulations by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the Board
of Control:
d. B.Sc. Honours examination in the subject of the M.Sc. From any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent
to (a);
Chemistry:
a. B.Sc. examination of the Panjab University or any other University recognized by the Syndicate securing at least 50% marks
in aggregate and with Chemistry for M.Sc. Chemistry course along with any Science subject.
Provided that the student who had not taken Mathematics as one of the subjects in B.Sc. examination may be admitted to
M.Sc. ( 2Year course) in Chemistry on the condition that he/she passes an additional paper in Mathematics in the first Year
examination securing at least 40% marks and the student who studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in B.Sc.
Examination should pass additional paper in Biology in the first year examination securing at least 40% marks. .
b. B.Sc. Pass Degree under the old B.Sc. Honours School regulations awarded by the Syndicate on the recommendation of the
Board of Control in the subject of M.Sc. course.
c. B.Sc. examination with 50 per cent marks in aggregate from any other University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent
to (a).
d. B.Sc. (Honours) examination of Panjab University or of any other University (recognized as equivalent thereto) in the subject
of M.Sc. course.
Zoology:
B.Sc. with Zoology having at least 50% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or from any other University recognized by the
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.

Scheme of Tests for above courses
The scheme of the test for admission to M. Sc. (Two Year Courses) as given above offered at different colleges affiliated to Panjab
University will be same as applicable for M. Sc. (Hons ) in the respective subjects except Bioinformatics. The candidates may be
admitted to M.Sc. (Hons.) at Panjab University Campus or affiliated colleges on the basis of final merit lists.

For M.Sc. Bioinformatics: The question paper will consists of 75 objective type questions (Multiple choice with four responses i.e. A,
B, C & D) carrying a total of 75 marks. The question paper will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. The syllabi and standard for the
st nd rd
question paper shall be the one as currently prescribed for Bachelor’s Degree of Panjab University (1 , 2 and 3 Year together).

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