What is the entrance exam for Patna Womens College admission 2026?

Patna Womens College uses its own entrance test called PWCET (Patna Womens College Entrance Test) for UG admissions. It is an OMR-based objective test of 70 marks and 1 hour duration. For PG admissions, a separate PGCET is conducted. No external entrance exam like CUET or JEE is required.

Is Patna Womens College open only to women?

Yes. Patna Womens College is a women-only institution. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for any UG, PG, or diploma programme. This applies to all programmes including BCA, BBA, MCA, and science streams.

What is the minimum percentage needed for UG admission at PWC Patna?

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 for General category. Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 45%. Compartment or failed candidates are not eligible even if they clear PWCET.

What is the last date to apply for PG admission at PWC Patna 2026?

The PG admission deadline has been extended to July 31, 2026. Apply at pwcadmissions.in before this date to be included in the PGCET and PG merit list process. The deadline is for all MA, M.Sc, MCA, and PG Diploma programmes.

What is the PWCET exam format and syllabus?

PWCET is a 70-mark OMR-based test of 1 hour with no negative marking. For B.Sc: 10 marks for GK/Aptitude plus 40 marks for Physics and Chemistry plus 20 marks for Biology or Mathematics. For BA: 25 marks for GK/Aptitude plus 45 marks for Humanities and Social Sciences. Professional programmes may have additional interview rounds.

What is the application fee for PWC Patna admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,500 for most UG and PG programmes at Patna Womens College. MA Home Science applicants pay a lower fee of INR 800. All fees are paid online at pwcadmissions.in.

Is there a management quota or direct admission at Patna Womens College?

No. Patna Womens College does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All seats are filled strictly through merit lists based on PWCET performance. There is no provision to secure admission outside this merit process.

What PG programmes does Patna Womens College offer?

PWC Patna offers MA in English, Geography, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, Home Science, Economics, and History. M.Sc is available in Physics, Zoology, and Biotechnology. MCA and four PG Diploma programmes (PGDAMM, PGDJMC, PGDFD, PGDCA) are also offered.

Is Patna Womens College affiliated to Patna University?

Patna Womens College is a UGC-autonomous institution. It awards its own degrees under the autonomous college framework approved by UGC. The college is NAAC A++ accredited and ranked in the NIRF 101-150 band for Indian colleges in 2025.

Can final-year UG students apply for PG admission at PWC Patna?

Yes. Appearing candidates in final-year UG examinations may apply provisionally for PG and MCA admissions at PWC Patna. Admission is confirmed only after the final degree marksheet showing the required minimum percentage is submitted at the time of enrollment.

PWC Patna BA {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Patna, BiharEstd 1940 Patna University, Patna NAAC Grade A++

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BA {Hons.} at PWC Patna is a 4-year Full Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 13 specializations. The most popular specializations include Economics, Hindi, Political Science.

The total BA {Hons.} Fees at PWC Patna for 2026 - 2027 academic year is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs - 2.59 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the PWC Patna BA {Hons.} program, candidates must have passed 10+2 with 45%+PUCET (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on PWC Patna BA {Hons.} admission 2026, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}

Total Fees:₹1.51 Lakhs - 2.59 Lakhs

3.4(36 Reviews)13 Courses4 Years Full Time

(Based on 195 views last year)

Eligibility:

10+2 with 45%+PUCET

Application Date:

22 July 2026

Economics

₹1.51 Lakhs

4.1

(Based on 34 views last year)

Hindi

₹1.51 Lakhs

(Based on 14 views last year)

PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Fees

PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Fees 2026 - 2027 is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs - 2.59 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 155.55% (~₹2) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 37,788 - 64,718 per year.

The hostel fees for PWC Patna is 3.08 Lakhs.

Based on 36 reviews and 269 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BA {Hons.} specialisation is Economics, Hindi, Political Science.

BA {Hons.} Economics total fees is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs
BA {Hons.} Hindi total fees is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs
BA {Hons.} Political Science total fees is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
total academic fees	₹ 1.51 Lakhs - 2.59 Lakhs
hostel fees	₹3.08 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 4.59 Lakhs - 5.67 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

PWC Patna Latest Updates and News

13 May, 2026 PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.51 Lakhs-₹ 2.59 Lakhs.

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PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Admission 2026

Students must have 10+2 with 45%+PUCET to be eligible for BA {Hons.} admission at PWC Patna.

PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to PWC Patna BA {Hons.} program was January 15 - April 30, 2026.

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Events	Dates
Submission Date for Application for Admission 2026 [BA]	Jul 22, 2026
Submission Dates of Application for Admission 2026 [BA]	Mar 25, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026-27 [BA]	Jan 15, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

PWC Patna BA {Hons.} Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2026, PWC Patna ranks #28 out of 300 colleges in India. According to 36 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the BA {Hons.} program at PWC Patna is rated 3.4/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 792/1000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

PWC Patna is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, Outlook. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#28 out of 194 under India Today Ranking 2025.
#36 out of 114 under Outlook Ranking 2024.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#30 out of 300 (2026) #1st Bihar	#53 out of 255 (2025) #1st Bihar
	#31 out of 203 (2026) #1st Bihar	#28 out of 194 (2025) #1st Bihar
	#36 out of 100 (2026) #1st Bihar	#36 out of 114 (2024)

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