Panjab University Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PU PGCET) - Eligibility Criteria

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:

LL.B. 3 Year Degree/ B.A. LL.B. / B.Com. LL.B. 5 Year degree examination of this University with minimum 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates); OR,

Any equivalent examination of another University recognized by the Syndicate for this purpose.

The minimum qualification for admission to the first Year of the course shall be:

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

B.C.A. from Panjab University with 50% marks (**) OR

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

Any examination recognized by the Panjab University Chandigarh as equivalent to any of the above examinations (i), (ii), or (iii).

** 5% concession is admissible in eligibility requirement to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.

Passes one of the following examinations from a recognized University:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in the aggregate. OR

Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks in the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication. OR

Bachelor’s degree with Hons. In the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication. OR

Master’s degree examination in any other subject.

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

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:

Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in English Elective or English Compulsory subject.

Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty with 50% marks in the aggregate.

B.A. with (Hons.) in English

B.A./B.Sc. with (Hons.) in subject other than English obtaining at least 50% marks in aggregate

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.

A person shall be eligible only if:

he/she has a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

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.

Admission to the course shall be through an Entrance Test. The apportioning of weightages to prepare 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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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

Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 50% marks in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute.

The Candidate belonging to SC/ST/BC/PwD categories shall be allowed 5% relaxation in the eligibility requirements.

The candidates who have appeared/are appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply.

B.E./ B.Tech. (Chemical) (04Years) or Five Year Integrated B.E.(Chemical) – MBA at least 60% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

GATE qualified candidates shall be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.)-2022 Test. However, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained and shall be offered the seat in the first instance. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. Candidates appearing for PU – CET (P.G.) will be given admission if seats are left vacant after the GATE qualified candidates admissions.

There will be no cut off / qualifying marks.

The following order of preference is

A. GATE qualified candidates based on their valid GATE score.

B. CET (PG) appeared candidates on the basis of rank scored by them in CET (PG).

C. B.E./ B.Tech. percentage of marks.

B.E./ B.Tech. degree in Food Technology / Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering / Food Engineering at least 60% marks in the aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.

GATE qualified candidates shall be exempted from the PU-CET (P.G.)-2022 Test. However, in case of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the merit list will be as per the GATE score obtained and shall be offered the seat in the first instance. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates. Candidates appearing for PU – CET (P.G.) will be given admission if seats are left vacant after the GATE qualified candidates admissions.

There will be no cut of/ qualifying marks.

The following order of preference is:

A. GATE qualified candidates based on their valid GATE score.

B. CET (PG) appeared candidates on the basis of rank scored by them in CET (PG).

C. B.E./ B.Tech. percentage of marks.

B.E. or B.Tech.or equivalent degree in Information Technology / Computer Science & Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Computer Science & Electronics Engineering / Software Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognized by Panjab University as equivalent thereto.