Patna University Entrance Exam 2020: Exam Dates, Eligibility & Application Form
Patna University Entrance Exam 2020 offers admission to the candidates in different UG and PG courses. Find out the entire list of courses along with their exam dates and eligibility criteria ahead.
Patna University Common Entrance Test or Patna University Entrance Exam is conducted by the Patna University in order to offer admission to various postgraduate and undergraduate courses available at the university. Patna University is one of the top universities of the nation that comprises 30 departments which provide admission to numerous programmes. The university also has 10 colleges affiliated to it. The application forms of Patna University Entrance Exam were released online on 30th April 2020 and the last date to apply for the same has been extended again. Earlier the last date to fill the application form for Patna University Common Entrance Test was announced as 20th June 2020, however, now the date has been extended till 14th August 2020.
Candidates need to fill the application form before the deadline ends or else they would not be able to get admission in Patna University through the entrance exam. The article conveys some important information of Patna University Entrance Exam 2020 including eligibility criteria and application process. Go through them in order to stay on track with the events that revolve around the university level entrance exam.
Patna University Entrance Exam Important Dates 2020
Candidates willing to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses must take into account the Patna University Entrance Exam Important Dates for 2020. Check out the tabulated data below to stay in alignment with the entire schedule of Patan University Entrance Exam 2020.
| Event | Important Dates |
Commencement of Application Process | 30th April 2020 |
PUCET Last Date of Application Process | 14th August 2020 |
| Last Date of Quota Form Submission by the College | 15th September 2020 |
Last Date of Admission to All Courses | 21st September 2020 |
Last Date of Application Form for Re-admission in the university office | 25th September 2020 |
Re-Admission Last Date | 30th September 2020 |
Last Date of admission under casual vacancy | 20th October 2020 |
| Induction Meet for PG Courses | 28th September 2020 to 30th September 2020 |
| Induction Meet for UG Courses | 22nd September 2020 to 28th September 2020 |
| Commencement of Classes | 1st October 2020 |
Course-Wise Exam Dates for Patna University Entrance Exam 2020
Regular Undergraduate Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | BA (Hons.) | 3 Years | 25th August 2020 |
2. | 3 Years | 24th August 2020 | |
3. | 4 Years | 26th August 2020 | |
4. | B.Sc. (Hons.) | 3 Years | 22nd August 2020 |
5. | 3 Years | TBA (Awaiting approval of BCI) |
Self Financing Undergraduate Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | B.Sc. in Computer Applications | 3 Years | 27th August 2020 |
2. | 1 Year | 27th August 2020 | |
3. | BA in Computer Applications | 3 Years | 28th August 2020 |
4. | 3 Years | 3rd September 2020 | |
5. | 3 Years | 2nd September 2020 | |
6. | Bachelor in Biotechnology | 3 Years | 3rd September 2020 |
7. | Bachelor in Functional English | 3 Years | 5th September 2020 |
8. | 3 Years | 4th September 2020 | |
9. | Bachelor in Environmental Science | 3 Years | 5th September 2020 |
Regular Postgraduate Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | M.A. (Social Science) | 2 Years | No Exam |
2. | M.A. (Humanities) | 2 Years | No Exam |
3. | M.A. (PM & IR) | 2 Years | 26th August 2020 |
4. | 2 Years | No Exam | |
5. | 2 Years | No Exam | |
6. | 2 Years | 28th August 2020 | |
7. | 2 Years | 29th August 2020 | |
| 8. | M.Sc Herbal Chemistry | 2 Years | By the College |
Self Financing Postgraduate Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | M.A. in Rural Studies (RM & D) | 2 Years | 2nd September 2020 |
2. | M.A. in Criminology | 2 Years | 27th August 2020 |
3. | 3 Years | 27th August 2020 | |
4. | 2 Years | 3rd September 2020 | |
5. | 2 Years | Interview Date to be announced by the Department of Applied Economics & Commerce | |
6. | M.Sc. (Environmental Science & Management) | 2 Years | 5th September 2020 |
7. | M.Sc. (Bio-Chemistry) | 2 Years | 3rd September 2020 |
8. | M.Sc. (Biotechnology) | 2 Years | 4th September 2020 |
9. | M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication | 2 Years | 5th September 2020 |
10. | M.A. in Women’s Studies | 2 Years | 4th September 2020 |
11. | M.A. in Music | 2 Years | 28th August 2020 |
12. | Master in Library & Information Science | 1 Year | 26th August 2020 |
Regular Certificate Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | Certificate Course in Language Proficiency | 6 Months | By the Department |
2. | Add on Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting | 6 Months | By the College |
3. | Certificate Course in Human Rights & Value Education | 6 Months | By the Department |
4. | Certificate Course in Japanese Language and Training | 6 Months | By the College |
5. | Add on Fine Arts Certificate Course in Block Printing, Madhubani Painting, Jute Art, Tikuli Art, Craft & Design (for Magadh Mahila College Students only) | 12 Weeks | By the College |
6. | Basic English Language Proficiency Certificate Programme | 6 Months | By the College |
7. | Certificate Course in Thoughts & Philosophy of Ambedkar including Neo-Buddhism | 6 Months | By the Department |
8. | Add on Certificate Course in Office Management Skills (for Magadh Mahila College Students only) | 6 Months | By the College |
9. | Add on Certificate Course in I.T. Skill Development in Graphics & Web Designing (for Magadh Mahila College Students only) | 6 Months | By the College |
Self Financing PG Diploma Courses:
Serial Number | Name of the Programme | Programme Duration | Date of Entrance Exam |
1. | PG Diploma in Clinical Psychology | 1 Year | No Written Exam |
2. | PG Diploma in Industrial Safety Management | 1 Year | 21st August 2020 |
3. | PG Diploma in Human Resource Development | 1 Year | No Written Exam |
4. | PG Diploma in Women & Child Welfare | 1 Year | 20th August 2020 |
5. | PG Diploma in Computer Science | 1 Year | 20th August 2020 |
6. | PG Diploma in Yogic Sciences | 1 Year | 28th August 2020 |
7. | PG Diploma in Women’s Studies | 1 Year | 19th August 2020 |
8. | PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System | 1 Year | 28th August 2020 |
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Patna University Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2020
It is mandatory for an individual to satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria of the desired course before filling the application form of the university. Captured below are the eligibility criteria of the Patna University Entrance Exam 2020 that you must meet before enrolling for admissions at the university.
Serial Number | Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
1. | BA (Hons) | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
2. | Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
3. | Bachelor in Mass Communication | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
4. | Bachelor of in Industrial Microbiology | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. It is essential for the student to have studied biology. |
5. | Bachelor in Communicative English | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
6. | BCom | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Commerce students are given more preference. |
7. | BBA | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. Commerce students are given more preference. |
8. | LLB | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
9. | Bachelor of Education (BEd) | The student should have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Science/Science/Humanities/Commerce with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks. |
10. | BSc (Hons) Biology/Mathematics/Computer Application | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45%. |
11. | Bachelor in Advertising and Sales Management | The applicant must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education with a minimum aggregate of 45% |
12. | MA | The student must have qualified a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. |
13. | MSc | The student must have qualified a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. The candidate must have studied the opted subject as a minor or major in the university. |
14. | LLM | The candidate must have completed LLB from a recognised university. |
15. | MSW (Master in Social Work) | The student must have qualified a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. |
16. | M.Com | The student must have qualified a BCom/BBA/BBM Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. |
17. | Certificate | Applicants must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education. |
18. | PG Diploma | The candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised university/college. |
The above table does not cover the eligibility criteria of all the courses offered by Patna University. Check out the entire list by clicking on the link mentioned below.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria of Patna University Entrance Exam 2020
How to Apply for Patna University Entrance Exam 2020?
To apply for admission in the desired undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate or diploma course, a candidate first needs to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the university for each course. A candidate will be allowed to sit for the entrance exam only if he/she fills the form and submits it successfully before the deadline. Follow the step by step procedure mentioned below to participate in the application process of the Patna University entrance exam 2020.
Visit the homepage of the official website of Patna University.
Click on the tab displaying ‘Admission’.
A link will appear that says ‘Online Registration’ for PUCET.
Once you are redirected to the new page, enter the basic details to register.
Proceed further to fill the application form by logging in as ‘existing user’.
Enter your academic and personal credentials such as Religion, Nationality, Father’s Name, Course Type, Class 12 Marks, Class 10 Marks, PIN Code, DOB etc.
Attached the scanned images of your photograph, signature, documents in the application form.
Abide by the prescribed dimensions and format of the images or else they will show error while uploading.
Once done, submit the details.
Make the payment of the application fees either via credit card/net banking/debit card.
The application form will be considered as successfully submitted only after the university has received the payment.
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Staying calm and picking up the right books for preparation can help the candidate in getting closer to narrating his/her success story. Students are advised to utilize time wisely and prepare for the entrance exam as it helps them in performing better and getting admission to one of the leading universities of the nation. Stay tuned to CollegeDekho for more news and information related to Patna University and its entrance exam.