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 Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

PWC Patna Agriculture ranking by Collegedunia.com is 56 out of 200 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Science Compare	#60 out of 300 in India 2026 #1st in Bihar	#76 out of 277 in India 2025 #2nd in Bihar
Agriculture Compare	#56 out of 200 in India 2026 #3rd in Bihar	-
Arts Compare	#30 out of 300 in India 2026 #1st in Bihar	#53 out of 255 in India 2025 #1st in Bihar
Education Compare	#60 out of 200 in India 2026 #1st in Bihar	#30 out of 201 in India 2025 #1st in Bihar
Commerce Compare	#135 out of 300 in India 2026	-

Indiatoday Ranking

PWC Patna Arts ranking by India Today is 31 out of 203 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 28 out of 194 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Science Compare	#39 out of 236 in India 2026 #2nd in Bihar	#38 out of 217 in India 2025 #2nd in Bihar	#41 out of 211 in India 2024 #2nd in Bihar
Arts Compare	#31 out of 203 in India 2026 #1st in Bihar	#28 out of 194 in India 2025 #1st in Bihar	#29 out of 186 in India 2024 #1st in Bihar

NIRF Ranking

PWC Patna Overall ranking by NIRF is 101-150 out of 300 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 101-150 out of 300 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2021 Ranking
Overall Compare	#101-150 out of 300 in India 2025	#101-150 out of 300 in India 2024	#101-150 out of 200 in India 2021

Outlook Ranking

PWC Patna Arts ranking by Outlook is 36 out of 114 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 36 out of 115 colleges in India in 2023.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Science Compare	#56 out of 100 in India 2024 #2nd in Bihar	#56 out of 100 in India 2023 #2nd in Bihar	#56 out of 105 in India 2022 #2nd in Bihar
Arts Compare	#36 out of 114 in India 2024	#36 out of 115 in India 2023	#36 out of 115 in India 2022

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