Eligibility Criteria
It is utmost important for the candidates to fulfil all the requirements prescribed in the eligibity criteria before filling the application form.PAU CET exam. The eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses differs accordingly. A minimum eligiblity criteria is given by the university as follows:
- Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks in their +2 examination to apply for undergraduate courses.
- Candidates must score qualifying marks during graduation to apply for post graduate courses.
- The candidates must have had Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology/ Agriculture as compulsory subjects.
The eligiblity criteria may also differs with every course, candidates can visit the official website of Punjab Agriculture University, to get the specific eligiblity criteria. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria...
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Syllabus
- Entrance Exam
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- General Knowledge
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Agriculture: Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension
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Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics, Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Ecology and Environment, Biotechnology
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Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
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Physics: Mechanics, Heat and Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
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Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics
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General Knowledge: Current affairs, History, Geography, Science and technology
Cut Off
The cut off of PAU CET 2023 exam will be made available on the official website of PAU, shortly after the conclusion of the examination. After the announcement of the results, candidates can check the cut off released on the official website. The cut-off marks will be released in the form of a scorecard. It is advisable for the candidates to keep a copy of the scorecard for future reference. The cutt off will be released categorically and candidates will be able to review it and download PDFs from the official website.
The cut off marks will be the minimum marks required to get admission into the desired program of the candidate. This differs program to program. The cut off marks are determined on the basis of category of the candidate, their performance in the exam, availability of seats in the college and more. The cut off release date of PAU CET 2023 is yet to be ananounced.
It is crucial for the candidates to stay updated about the release of cut off marks in order to get timely admission and counselling in their choice of college and course. The cut off marks will be decided by the authorities after the completion of the exam. Candidates who secure marks equal to or above the cut off marks will be eligible for admission.
Exam Pattern
The exam of PAU CET 2023 will be conducted in offline mode in English language. The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours. PAU CET 2023 is expected to be scheduled in the month of June 2023.
Structure of Question Papers:
- The question paper will contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into 3 sections.
- Part I and II will contain a total of 66 questions of Physics and Chemstry.
- Part III will be optional for PAU CET exam pattern 2023 and will either carry a total of 68 questions (Home Science/ Agriculture/ Biology) or 34 questions (Mathematics)
- The exam will be of a total of 800 marks.
Marking Scheme:
- In Part I and II, every correct answer will be awarded with 01 mark each.
- In Part III, if there are 66 questions of Biology/ Agriculture/ Home Science then each question will be awarded with 01 mark each.
- In Part III, if there are 34 questions of Mathematics then each question will be awarded with 02 mark each.
- For 01 mark questions, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 and for every 2 mark question, there will be a negative marking of 01 mark.
- No marks will be given on unattempted questions.
It is also advised that candidates check the official PAU CET 2023 syllabus to better prepare for the exam. The syllabus will provide details on the topics that will be covered in the exam and will help candidates understand the scope of the exam.
How to Prepare
PAU CET is one of the major competitive exams of the country. It is important to prepare for the exam properly to secure a seat in the desired university and course. Candidates must go through as much data as possible to gain knowledge and a thorough understanding of the basic concepts. It is also important to be aware of the current events. Some of the prep books to prepare for various exams of PAU CET are mentioned below:
Prep Books for PAU CET 2023 Exam:
- ICAR AIEEA UG 2023 by Dr. Rajeev Bairathi
- NTA ICAR Popular Master Guide by R. Gupta
- B.Sc Agricukture Entrenced Exam 2023 by Arihant Express
Candidates can also practice previous year's test papers, practice papers, join coaching and seek guidance from the alumni of the university as well.
Admit Card
All the PAU CET candidates will be given their respective Admit Cards before the examination. The Admit Card is extremely important as no candidate will be allowed to take the exam without the Admit Card. Candidates must carry their Admit Cards to the examination centre. The Admit Cards for the exam PAU CET 2023 will be released on the official website a few days prior to the exam. Candidates are requested to check the details mentioned on their Admit Cards prior to the examination.
What details does the Admit Card carry?
- Candidate’s Name
- Candidate’s Photograph
- Candidate’s PAU CET Entrance Exam roll number
- Date and Time of the exam
- Exam Centre Details
Candidates are advised to carry an ID Proof along with the Admit Card at the centre of the exam for verification purposes, it is a very crucial document that must be preserved carefully even after the commencement of examination as it may be required during the counselling and admission process.
Seat Allotment
The PAU CET 2023 seat allotment result will be released on the official website after the announcement of results for the exam of PAU CET 2023. The result of seat allotment will be reseased at the end of every round of counselling. Depending on the availability of seats, the PAU CET 2023 counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds tentativey from July 2023. Candidates will be allocated seats in relevant courses in the university after the counselling of the eligible candidates. The allotment of seats will be based on several factors including,
- Candidate's rank: The rank of the candidate obtained in the exam of PAU CET 2023.
- Candidate's Category: The category of the candidate. Reservations are given to SC, ST and OBC.
- Seat availability: Seat allotmnet is heavily based upon the avilablity of the seats at the college.
FAQ's
The exam is expected to be held in the mid of June 2023.
You will be able to find your Admit Card on the official website of PAU prior to the examination.
Yes, PAU CET is open to candidates from all states in India. There are no state-specific restrictions for applying to PAU CET.
