What is the admission process for Patna University UG 2026?

Patna University UG Regular admission 2026 (BA/BSc/BCom) is merit-based on Class 12 marks. No entrance test is needed. Three merit lists are released in June 2026. Professional and self-financing UG courses (BCA/BBA/BFA/BMC) require PUCET, the universitys own entrance test. Apply at pup.ac.in.

Is PUCET mandatory for all Patna University UG courses?

No. PUCET is required only for professional and self-financing UG courses such as BCA, BBA, BFA, BMC, BBA-LLB, and Biotechnology. Regular BA, BSc, and BCom admissions are merit-based on Class 12 percentage. No PUCET is required for these courses.

What is the minimum eligibility for Patna University BA/BSc/BCom admission 2026?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. For BSc, Class 12 must be in the PCM or PCB stream as applicable. No separate entrance test is required.

When is the Patna University PG entrance exam 2026?

The Patna University PG entrance exam 2026 is scheduled on July 8, 10, and 12, 2026. Different exam dates apply to different programme groups. Applications are accepted until July 15, 2026. Apply at pup.ac.in before the deadline.

What is the application fee for Patna University admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,100 for General category candidates. SC, ST, and OBC candidates pay INR 700. This applies to both UG and PG admissions. Payment is made online during the application process.

What is the PUCET exam pattern for Patna University 2026?

PUCET is an offline (pen-and-paper) exam. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 100 minutes. The syllabus is based on Class 12 in the relevant stream plus General Aptitude. The admit card is available at pupadm.samarth.edu.in from June 8, 2026.

Can final-year graduation students apply for Patna University PG admission 2026?

Yes, candidates appearing in their final graduation examination may apply provisionally for PG admission. Admission is confirmed only after submission of final mark sheets showing the required minimum percentage. Contact the PG department for the document submission deadline.

How is the merit list prepared for Patna University UG Regular admission?

The merit list for UG Regular admission is prepared using the aggregate percentage of Class 12 marks. No entrance test score is considered. In case of a tie, subject-specific marks are used as a tiebreaker. The list is college-wise and course-wise and published on pup.ac.in.

What is the eligibility for Patna University LLB admission 2026?

For the 3-year LLB, candidates must hold a graduation degree with minimum 45% marks in Honours or 55% marks in a Pass course. There is no upper age limit. Admission is based on BLET, the universitys Law Entrance Test. Notification is expected in August 2026.

Does Patna University offer management quota or direct admission?

No. Patna University does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All UG and PG seats are filled through merit lists or entrance exam scores. Candidates must apply through the official portal at pup.ac.in and appear in the relevant selection process.