Panjab University
Chandigarh
Admission to UG Courses for the session 2025-26
ENTRANCE TEST-cum-ADMISSION NOTICE-2
Panjab University offers following PG / UG / Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma / PG Diploma courses for the Academic Session 2025-2026. NEP 2020 has been implemented in all Teaching Departments w.e.f. 2023-24 and in all affiliated colleges from the session 2024-2025.
Interested students (including those who have already applied for Entrance Test scheduled from April to June, 2025) are required to submit online Admission Form for all UG and PG courses latest by 01/07/2025 and 17/07/2025 respectively, irrespective of the declaration of the result of qualifying exam/Entrance Test.
Sl. No. | Activity | Schedule |
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1 | Date of availability of Online Admission form | 03/06/2025 |
2 | Last date for completion of online admission form | 01/07/2025 |
3 | Last date for paying fee(Through online mode only) of online admission form | 01/07/2025 |
Faculty | Department | Course | Duration |
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Arts | Economics | B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Economics under the Honours School System as per NEP 2020 | 3 Years |
Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research | B.A. (Hons.) as per NEP 2020 | 4 Years | |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekanand Studies | Certificate In Ancient Indian Wisdom | 6 months | |
Certificate in Elementary Sanskrit and the Bhagavadgita | 6 months | ||
Certificate in Vivekananda Studies | 1 Year | ||
Certificate In Yoga and Meditation | 6 months | ||
Design and Fine Arts | Department of Music | Certificate Course in Music (Instrumental) | 1 year |
Certificate Course in Music (Vocal) | 1 year | ||
Education | Department of Life Long Learning and Extension | Diploma In Pre-School Education | 1 Year |
Institute of Education Technology and Vocational Education | B.A. B.Ed. (Middle Stage) | 4 years | |
B.A. B.Ed. (Preparatory Stage) | 4 years | ||
B.A. B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) | 4 years | ||
Languages | Department of Chinese and Tebetan Languages | Certificate In Chinese | 1 Year |
Certificate In Tibetan | 1 Year | ||
Department of French and Francophone Studies | Certificate In French | 1 Year | |
Department of German | Certificate In German | 1 Year | |
Department of Russian | Certificate In Russian | 1 Year | |
Department of Sanskrit | Certificate Course in Upanishads and Gita | 1 year | |
Department of Urdu/Persian | Certificate Course In Persian | 1 Year | |
Certificate Course In Urdu | 1 Year | ||
Science | University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development | B.Sc. (Fashion & LifeStyle Technology) | 3 Years |
Multi-Faculty | Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Centre | B.A. (Evening Studies - Multi Disciplinary Research Center) | 3 Years |
B.Com. (Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Center) | 3 Years |
Faculty | Department | Course | Seats |
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Arts | Economics | B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Economics under the Honours School System as per NEP 2020 | 29 + 4NRI + 1 Foreign National |
Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research | B.A. (Hons.) as per NEP 2020 | 50 + 5 NRI + 3 Foreign National | |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekanand Studies | Certificate In Ancient Indian Wisdom | 20 | |
Certificate in Elementary Sanskrit and the Bhagavadgita | 20 | ||
Certificate in Vivekananda Studies | 20 | ||
Certificate In Yoga and Meditation | 20 | ||
Design and Fine Arts | Department of Music | Certificate Course in Music (Instrumental) | 15 |
Certificate Course in Music (Vocal) | 15 | ||
Education | Department of Life Long Learning and Extension | Diploma In Pre-School Education | 15 + 2 NRI + 1 Foreign National |
Institute of Education Technology and Vocational Education | B.A. B.Ed. (Middle Stage) | 50 | |
B.A. B.Ed. (Preparatory Stage) | 50 | ||
B.A. B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) | 50 | ||
Languages | Department of Chinese and Tebetan Languages | Certificate In Chinese | 57 + 6NRI + 3 Foreign National |
Certificate In Tibetan | 57 + 6NRI + 3 Foreign National | ||
Department of French and Francophone Studies | Certificate In French | 200 + 20 NRI +10 Foreign National | |
Department of German | Certificate In German | 130 | |
Department of Russian | Certificate In Russian | 114 + 11 NRI + 6 Foreign National | |
Department of Sanskrit | Certificate Course in Upanishads and Gita | 30 | |
Department of Urdu/Persian | Certificate Course In Persian | 29 + 3 NRI + 1 Foreign National | |
Certificate Course In Urdu | 85 + 9 NRI + 4 Foreign National | ||
Science | University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development | B.Sc. (Fashion & LifeStyle Technology) | 46 + 6 NRI + 2 Foreign National |
Multi-Faculty | Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Centre | B.A. (Evening Studies - Multi Disciplinary Research Center) | 200 + 20 NRI + 10 Foreign National |
B.Com. (Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Center) | 70 + 7 NRI + 4 Foreign national |
Faculty | Department | Course | Eligibility |
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Arts | Economics | B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Economics under the Honours School System as per NEP 2020 | +2 examination under 10+2+3 system of education conducted by Recognized board / University / council with at least 60% marks in the +2 examination.* Given the quantitative requirements of the Program, only those who have passed mathematics at the class XII are eligible. The candidate must not be above 20 years of age as on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought to the First Semester (22 years in the case of SC/ST) & 25 years for PWD candidates. |
Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research | B.A. (Hons.) as per NEP 2020 | 60% in 10+2 of any stream / Board / Council / University recognized by PU. 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC / ST / BC / PwD Candidates. | |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekanand Studies | Certificate In Ancient Indian Wisdom | XII | |
Certificate in Elementary Sanskrit and the Bhagavadgita | XII | ||
Certificate in Vivekananda Studies | XII | ||
Certificate In Yoga and Meditation | XII or equivalent in Science / Arts / Commerce who can read, write and understand Hindi or English. | ||
Design and Fine Arts | Department of Music | Certificate Course in Music (Instrumental) | XII |
Certificate Course in Music (Vocal) | XII | ||
Education | Department of Life Long Learning and Extension | Diploma In Pre-School Education | Passed 10+2 examination in any stream from any recognized Education Board / CBSE. |
Institute of Education Technology and Vocational Education | B.A. B.Ed. (Middle Stage) | Passed 10+2 examination with 50% marks from any recognized Board /University 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC / ST / BC / PwD Candidates. | |
B.A. B.Ed. (Preparatory Stage) | Passed 10+2 examination with 50% marks from any recognized Board /University. 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC / ST / BC / PwD Candidates. | ||
B.A. B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) | Passed 10+2 examination with 50% marks from any recognized Board /University 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC / ST / BC / PwD Candidates. | ||
Languages | Department of Chinese and Tebetan Languages | Certificate In Chinese | Minimum Intermediate / Hr. Sec. / Pre-Univ. / Plus 2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab/Haryana or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi / ICSE. |
Certificate In Tibetan | Minimum Intermediate / Hr. Sec. / Pre-Univ. / Plus 2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab/Haryana or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi. | ||
Department of French and Francophone Studies | Certificate In French | +2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab / Haryana or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi OR An examination of another University / Board / Body recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent | |
Department of German | Certificate In German | Minimum Hr. Sec. / Pre-Uni. / +2 or equivalent or 3 years Diploma from Indo-Swiss Trg. Centre. | |
Department of Russian | Certificate In Russian | Minimum 10+2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab/Haryana or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi OR an examination of another University / Board / Body recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent. | |
Department of Sanskrit | Certificate Course in Upanishads and Gita | Min Qualification: Prak-Shastri / 10+2 / Inter / or equivalent | |
Department of Urdu/Persian | Certificate Course In Persian | Minimum+2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab / Haryana / UP or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi OR any examination of another University / Board / Body recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent / Pre-University | |
Certificate Course In Urdu | Minimum+2 examination of the Board of School Education, Punjab / Haryana / UP or Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi OR any examination of another University / Board / Body recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent / Pre-University. | ||
Science | University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development | B.Sc. (Fashion & LifeStyle Technology) | Passed 10+2 Examination with atleast 50% marks in aggregate from CBSE or any other recognized Board. * 5% Concession admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates. ** For B.Sc.: Aptitude test will comprise of (a) General Ability Test: There will be a written test for analytical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, communication skills in English, General Knowledge and current affairs (b) Creative Ability Test: There will be a practical test of creative skill, freehand drawing, sketching and development of a 3D model for any given theme (material list will be provided in advance so that the candidate can bring their own material for the test). Candidates who have studied Fashion Design / Fine arts subjects in 10+2 will be given 10% weightage in the total marks scored. Candidate must score at least 50% marks in aggregate (Academics exam + Aptitude test + Preference Criteria + Interview). |
Multi-Faculty | Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Centre | B.A. (Evening Studies - Multi Disciplinary Research Center) | A Candidate who has passed +2 or equivalent examination (or has compartment with at least 20% marks in the compartment subject) conducted by any Board / Body / Council / University in India is eligible to take admission in B.A.-Ist Semester. Provided the candidate has passed English at +2 examination. In cases where passing in English is not necessary according to the regulations of certain Boards / Bodies / Councils / Universities in India, the admission of the candidate shall be provisional and will be confirmed only after he / she has cleared the subject of English as a deficient subject from the parent Board / Body / Council / University in two consecutive chances subsequent to his / her admission. Students who have qualified at least 50% of the total no. of papers in B.A. Semester-I & II are eligible to seek admission to B.A. Semester-III. A candidate who has passed his 50% papers upto 4th Semester shall be eligible to seek admission to B.A. 5th Semester. |
B.Com. (Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Center) | i) Admission to the B.Com.-Ist semester shall be open to those who has passed +2 or equivalent examination (conducted by a recognized Board / Council / University) (a) With three of the following subjects securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate. (i) Commerce (or theory of commerce or foundation course in commerce) (ii) Accountancy (or book keeping and accountancy) (iii) Economics (iv) Business Organization (or Business Management or Theory and Practice of Management). (v) Insurance (or General Insurance or Life Insurance) (vi) Banking and Trade (vii) Commercial Geography (viii) Office Management and Secretarial Practice (or Office Organization and Management) (ix) Mercantile Law (or any Company Law) (x)Auditing (xi) Typewriting and Stenography / Computers (for typewriting) ¬ Important Note: More subjects to be added, pending for approval from the Competent Authority. (b) + 2 Examination or BA part-1 (old scheme) of Panjab University with atleast two of the subjects mentioned in (a) securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. (c) +2 Examination or B.A. Part-1/B/Sc-1 examination of the Panjab University under the old Scheme not covered in (b) securing at least 55% marks. (d) Any other examination recognized by the University as equivalent to (a) or (b) or (c) as given above with requisite percentage of marks given under each clause. Provided that a candidate has passed English at +2 examination and in cases where passing in English is not necessary according to the regulations of certain Boards / Bodies / Councils / Universities in India, the admission of the candidate shall be provisional and will be confirmed only after he/she has cleared the subject of English as a deficient subject from the parent Board / Body / Council / University in two consecutive chances subsequent to his/her admission. In case a candidate does not clear the relevant subject at any of the two consecutive chances allowed to him/her subsequent to the date of his/her admission, his/her provisional admission to the course shall stand cancelled. Subject to the reservation made by the University, the admission shall be on merit. The merit for this purpose shall be determined on the basis of the score of a candidate to be computed as follows: (a) Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination; (b) Add score of 4 for each of the subjects passed from the subjects referred in (i) not exceeding 16 in total. |
Faculty | Department | Course | Selection Criteria |
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Arts | Economics | B.A. (Hons.) / B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Economics under the Honours School System as per NEP 2020 | Based on merit** |
Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research | B.A. (Hons.) as per NEP 2020 | Based on Merit 10% weightage shall be given to Social Sciences subjects at 10+2 level. | |
Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekanand Studies | Certificate In Ancient Indian Wisdom | Based on Merit | |
Certificate in Elementary Sanskrit and the Bhagavadgita | Based on Merit | ||
Certificate in Vivekananda Studies | Based on Merit | ||
Certificate In Yoga and Meditation | Based on Merit | ||
Design and Fine Arts | Department of Music | Certificate Course in Music (Instrumental) | Aptitude Test (Practical) = 60% Academics - 40% as follows: (10th Class: 20% 10+2 Class: 20%) |
Certificate Course in Music (Vocal) | Aptitude Test (Practical)= 60% Academics - 40% as follows: (10th Class: 20% 10+2 Class: 20%) | ||
Education | Department of Life Long Learning and Extension | Diploma In Pre-School Education | Based on Merit |
Institute of Education Technology and Vocational Education | B.A. B.Ed. (Middle Stage) | Based on NCET: 100% | |
B.A. B.Ed. (Preparatory Stage) | Based on NCET: 100% | ||
B.A. B.Ed. (Secondary Stage) | Based on NCET: 100% | ||
Languages | Department of Chinese and Tebetan Languages | Certificate In Chinese | Based on Merit |
Certificate In Tibetan | Based on Merit | ||
Department of French and Francophone Studies | Certificate In French | On Merit basis | |
Department of German | Certificate In German | Based on Merit | |
Department of Russian | Certificate In Russian | Based on Merit | |
Department of Sanskrit | Certificate Course in Upanishads and Gita | Based on Merit | |
Department of Urdu/Persian | Certificate Course In Persian | Based on Merit | |
Certificate Course In Urdu | Based on Merit | ||
Science | University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development | B.Sc. (Fashion & LifeStyle Technology) | Based on Aptitude Test** Aptitude Test: 60% Academics: 20% Preference (Criteria: 10% Interview: 10%) |
Multi-Faculty | Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Centre | B.A. (Evening Studies - Multi Disciplinary Research Center) | Based on Merit |
B.Com. (Evening Studies-Multi Discipilinary Research Center) | Based on Merit |
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