PUCAT 2023: Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University is the competent authority that conducts PUCAT (Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test) every year. PUCAT is conducted for admission to post-graduate-level programs in Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University. The university is located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, and was established in the year 1987. Aspirants are advised to check the eligibility norms set by Purvanchal University in order to apply for the same. Candidates must apply before the due date. Check here important dates, eligibility, and all the other information below in the full post:
PUCAT 2023 Highlights
| Name of the Exam | PUCAT (Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test) |
| University Name | Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University |
| Established in | 1987 |
| Address | Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Offered programs | UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D., and diploma |
| Application mode | Online and offline |
| Exam mode | Offline |
PUCAT 2023 Important dates
| Online registration begins from | 1st week of June 2023 |
| Online registration closes on | 1st week of July 2023 |
| Last date of submitting the application fee | To be notified |
| Admit card releases on | To be notified |
| Entrance exam date | To be notified |
| Result declaration | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this exam.
MBA: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an average of 45% for General/OBC AND 40% for SC/ST/OBC from the recognized University.
Those candidates who failed to secure 45% marks in undergraduate degree but clear postgraduate exam in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/OBC) are also eligible for appearing in the admission test.
For MA: Graduate in any discipline with the minimum marks of 45% can apply.
For M.Sc.: Graduation in B.Sc. with a minimum of 50% marks is required.
PUCAT 2023 Application Form
The form is available on the official website of the VBSPU. In order to know the application process, check the steps below:
- Firstly, visit the official website of the university- www.vbspu.ac.in.
- Now, find the link for “Online Application Form”.
- Download the application form and start filling in your necessary details.
- Necessary details will include name, email id, Date of Birth, State of domicile, Mobile Phone Number, course applied for, School last studied, Test Centre, etc.
- Also, attach self-attested copies of the requisite documents and demand a draft of the application fees.
- Send the completely filled form to the university along with the self-attested documents to the university in person or by registered post.
Application fee
Students have to pay the application fee via a Demand Draft drawn in the favor of ‘Finance Officer, V. B. S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur- 222003’. This demand draft should be sent along with the application form to the university. Therefore, no other mode of payment will be there. Students need to write down their name, phone number, and name of the course applied for on the behind Demand Draft.
| Category | Application fee |
| For the General/OBC category | Rs. 200/- |
| For SC/ST category | Rs. 150/- |
Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
| Marks provided for each correct answer | +1 |
| Duration of paper | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Exam medium | English |
Marks Distribution
| Subject | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 100 | 100 |
| Data Interpretation | 100 | 100 |
| English | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 250 | 250 |
PUCAT 2023 Result
VBSPU will announce the PUCAT result after the commencement of the exams. Qualified candidates will be able to view the merit list which will be published on the official web portal of the university. After the release of the merit list, candidates will have to physically report for counseling, they have to visit the allotted venue within the mentioned time. Qualified candidates will also have to carry their required documents with them along with the passport size photograph and the hard copy of the application form.
Documents Required
Here is a list of the documents that are needed at the time of counseling.
- Mark Sheets and Degrees of the student.
- Date of Birth Proof/ Certificate of the candidate.
- Caste or category certificate
- Transfer or leaving certificate from last attended college
- Passport size photographs
- Migration certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Candidate’s Sport Certificate
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: What is the official web portal to apply for PUCAT 2023?
Ans. To apply for this exam, candidates have to access the official website of VBSPU- www.vbspu.ac.in.
Question: When will the online registrations begin?
Ans. In the month of June 2023 tentatively.
Question: What will be the mode of the exam?
Ans. Pen and paper mode only.