If you are planning to pursue a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Panjab University, this detailed guide will help you understand everything about PU-CET (PG) 2025, including important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, fees, and seat distribution.
Important Dates
- Test Dates:
- 17 June 2025 (Tuesday)
- 18 June 2025 (Wednesday)
- 19 June 2025 (Thursday)
- Last Date to Generate Login & Password:
- 26 May 2025 (Monday)
- Official Website:
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹2710
- SC/ST/PwD Category: ₹1355
- Additional Subject Fee: ₹770
MCA Course Details
Course Type:
- MCA (2-Year Course)
- Semester System
Offered At:
|
Institute |
Seats |
NRI/Foreign Seats |
|
Department of Computer Science & Applications, PU Chandigarh |
34 + 2 backlog |
5 NRI + 2 Foreign |
|
PU Regional Centre, Muktsar |
20 + 2 backlog |
3 NRI + 1 Foreign |
|
PU Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur (Self-Financing) |
50 + 3 category |
5 NRI + 3 Foreign |
|
Department (Self-Financing), PU Chandigarh |
46 + 2 backlog |
6 NRI + 2 Foreign |
Admission Weightage
|
Criteria |
Weightage |
|
Entrance Test |
50% |
|
Qualifying Examination |
50% |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for MCA, candidates must fulfill any one of the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 3 Years)
- Minimum 50% marks
- Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- BCA from Panjab University
- Minimum 50% marks
- B.Voc Courses (Software Development / Hardware & Networking / Multimedia)
- Minimum 50% marks
- Mathematics at 10+2 level
- Equivalent Qualification
- Recognized by Panjab University
Relaxation:
- 5% marks concession for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates
Exam Pattern
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 75 MCQs
- Marks: 1 mark per question
Subject-wise Distribution:
|
Component |
Weightage |
|
Computer Science |
60% |
|
Mathematics (10+2 level) |
20% |
|
General Aptitude |
20% |
Syllabus Overview
1. Computer Science (60%)
- C Programming Basics
- Data Structures
- Software Engineering
- Operating Systems
- Computer Architecture
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Algorithm Analysis
- Database Management Systems
2. Mathematics (20%)
- Based on 10+2 level concepts
3. General Aptitude (20%)
- Logical reasoning
- Analytical ability
- Basic problem-solving
