University of Punjab Announces 2024-25 Undergraduate Admission Test Schedule

The University of the Punjab has announced the schedule for its Admission Test for Undergraduate Programs for the Academic Year 2024-25. This test is mandatory for students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs offered by the Punjab University.

In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the admission test, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the PU Admission Test, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Students who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent/Grade 12 education.
2. Students who have appeared in the final examination of HSSC or equivalent and are awaiting results.

Admission Test Categories

The PU Admission Test will be conducted in seven different categories based on the relevant academic streams/disciplines:

Sr. No.	Stream/Discipline	Test Category
1	Pre-Engineering	PU-E
2	Pre-Medical	PU-M
3	Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences	PU-AHS
4	ICS with Physics Combination	PU-CSP
5	ICS with Statistics Combination	PU-CSS
6	General Science	PU-GS
7	Commerce	PU-COM

It is important to note that the PU Admission Test carries a weightage of 25% in the total merit calculation for admission.

Admission Test Breakup and Marks Distribution

The detailed breakup of the test and marks distribution for all the PU Admission Test categories are available on the official websit.

The Admission Test will be conducted in major cities across Pakistan. The list of test centers is available on the official website.

Application Process

1. Visit the official website (http://admissiontest.pu.edu.pk) for registration.
2. Download the fee challan while registering for the Admission Test.
3. Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable Admission Test fee of PKR 2000/- at any branch of HBL, UBL, or through mobile banking using 1Bill.
4. Upload the proof of payment on the portal to complete the application process.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last date for online registration	May 17, 2024
Tentative date for the PU Admission Test	June 9, 2024
Admission Notice for all University of the Punjab departments/centers/institutes/colleges/schools	July 3, 2024

• For admission to Engineering Programs at the University of the Punjab, E-CAT (UET), NUST Test, PU-E, or PU-CSP scores are acceptable as per PEC regulations.
• Both LAT and PU Admission Test are mandatory for admission to LLB Programs.
• For admission to the College of Art & Design, the PU Undergraduate Admission Test is mandatory along with a separate Drawing/Aptitude Test.
• MDCAT or PU(M) Admission Test is valid for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program (Pharm-D).

Prospective students are advised to visit the official website and stay updated for any further announcements or changes regarding the PU Admission Test for Undergraduate Programs 2024-25.