PUCAT 2026 seat matrix at VBSPU Jaunpur includes 66 seats each for MBA and MCA, 66 seats for BBA, 100 seats for BCA, and over 320 additional seats across B.Sc, B.Com, and BA-LL.B programs.
Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU), Jaunpur conducts PUCAT — Purvanchal University Common Admission Test — for admission to its postgraduate and undergraduate programs on the university campus. The last date to apply for PUCAT 2026 is June 25, 2026. Knowing the total seats and how they are distributed across categories helps you plan your application and set realistic counselling expectations before the process begins.
- MBA at VBSPU has 66 total seats, with 50% filled through CUET PG and 50% through PUCAT 2026 merit.
- MCA has 66 seats; vacant seats after CUET PG counselling are filled via PUCAT merit.
- BBA offers 66 seats and BCA offers 100 seats under UG programs at VBSPU.
- B.Sc has 140 seats, B.Com has 60 seats, and BA-LL.B (Integrated) has 120 seats.
- Seat allocation follows UP state reservation norms: SC 15%, OBC 27%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%, UR ~40.5%.
- The PUCAT 2026 application portal is active at the official VBSPU admission website.
PUCAT 2026 and VBSPU — Overview
PUCAT is the university-level common entrance test held by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, a state university established under the Government of Uttar Pradesh and located in Jaunpur. The exam is the gateway to MBA, MCA, and several undergraduate programs offered on the VBSPU campus. For PG programs like MBA and MCA, PUCAT works alongside CUET PG — a share of seats goes to CUET PG rank holders and the rest to PUCAT merit. For UG programs, PUCAT is the primary admission route for courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, and the integrated BA-LL.B.
VBSPU also accepts CUET scores for some UG-level admissions and JEE Main scores for its B.Tech program through UPTAC counselling. The seat matrix below covers programs where PUCAT is the main or partial admission route.
PUCAT 2026 Seat Matrix: Course-wise Breakdown
The table below shows the total intake for each program at VBSPU for the 2026 admission cycle. These figures are based on 2025 seat data and are expected to remain the same for 2026, subject to official university notification.
| Program | Level | Total Seats | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Postgraduate | 66 | 50% CUET PG + 50% PUCAT |
| MCA | Postgraduate | 66 | CUET PG (vacant seats via PUCAT merit) |
| BBA | Undergraduate | 66 | PUCAT |
| BCA | Undergraduate | 100 | PUCAT |
| B.Sc | Undergraduate | 140 | PUCAT / Merit |
| B.Com | Undergraduate | 60 | PUCAT / Merit |
| BA-LL.B (Integrated) | Undergraduate | 120 | PUCAT |
| Total | 618 |
MBA and MCA together account for 132 postgraduate seats, while the five UG programs account for 486 seats, bringing the total PUCAT-linked intake at VBSPU campus to approximately 618 seats for 2026. All figures are based on 2025 intake data and subject to official confirmation.
Category-wise Seat Distribution at VBSPU
VBSPU follows the Uttar Pradesh state government reservation policy across all programs. The table below gives the approximate category-wise seat distribution for MBA and MCA — the two primary PUCAT PG programs — based on UP reservation norms.
| Category | Reservation % | MBA Seats (approx.) | MCA Seats (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | 40.5% | 27 | 27 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 27% | 18 | 18 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% | 10 | 10 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | 6 | 6 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100% | 66 | 66 |
The same reservation percentages apply to all UG programs — BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, and BA-LL.B — at VBSPU. You must carry valid caste or income certificates during document verification at the time of counselling to claim reserved category seats.
PUCAT 2026 Key Dates
The table below lists the expected key events for PUCAT 2026. Track the official VBSPU admission page for confirmed dates and updates.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release | April 2026 (expected) |
| Last Date to Apply | June 25, 2026 |
| PUCAT 2026 Exam | July 2026 (expected) |
| Result Declaration | August 2026 (expected) |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | August–September 2026 (expected) |
How PUCAT 2026 Seats Are Filled
Knowing the seat-filling process helps you understand your chances and the role PUCAT merit plays in your admission:
- MBA (66 seats): 33 seats are filled through CUET PG merit and the remaining 33 through PUCAT 2026 merit, via separate counselling rounds.
- MCA (66 seats): Seats are primarily allocated through CUET PG scores. Seats left vacant after CUET PG counselling rounds are filled based on PUCAT merit.
- BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, and BA-LL.B: All UG seats are filled entirely through PUCAT merit and university-level counselling.
- Reserved category seats follow UP state norms — SC 15%, OBC 27%, ST 7.5%, EWS 10%.
- After seat allotment, you must confirm admission by paying the fee and submitting original documents within the deadline set during counselling.
PUCAT 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many seats are available in MBA at VBSPU through PUCAT 2026?
Ans. MBA at VBSPU has a total intake of 66 seats. Of these, 33 seats (50%) are filled through CUET PG merit and the remaining 33 seats through PUCAT 2026 merit in a separate counselling round.
Ques. What is the total MCA seat intake at VBSPU Jaunpur in 2026?
Ans. MCA at VBSPU has 66 seats. Admission is primarily through CUET PG scores. Seats that remain vacant after CUET PG counselling are allocated to PUCAT 2026 merit holders.
Ques. How many UG seats are available through PUCAT 2026 at VBSPU?
Ans. VBSPU offers 486 UG seats through PUCAT 2026 across five programs: BBA (66), BCA (100), B.Sc (140), B.Com (60), and BA-LL.B Integrated (120). All UG seats are filled entirely through PUCAT merit and university counselling.
Ques. How many OBC seats are there in PUCAT 2026 MBA and MCA programs?
Ans. OBC students get 27% reservation at VBSPU as per UP state norms. For MBA and MCA with 66 seats each, this works out to approximately 18 OBC seats per program. The same 27% applies to all UG programs as well.
Ques. What is the last date to apply for PUCAT 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply for PUCAT 2026 is June 25, 2026. You can submit your application through the official VBSPU admission portal at vbspu.ac.in.
Ques. Does VBSPU offer EWS reservation in PUCAT 2026 programs?
Ans. Yes. EWS students get 10% reservation at VBSPU. For MBA and MCA (66 seats each), this amounts to approximately 6 EWS seats per program. You must carry a valid EWS income certificate issued by a competent authority during document verification.
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