What entrance exams does Panjab University accept for admission?

PU conducts its own entrance tests for most programmes. B.Sc (Hons) and B.Pharmacy use PU-CET (UG). Most PG courses use PU-CET (PG). MBA at UBS requires a valid CAT score. Law programmes use UGLAW for the 5-year integrated course and PGLAW for the 3-year LL.B. B.Ed uses the PU B.Ed Entrance Test. Hospitality and tourism programmes use PUTHAT.

What is the merit formula for PU-CET (UG) B.Sc and B.Pharmacy admission?

PU-CET (UG) merit is computed as 75% PU-CET score + 25% Class 12 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test are 15% for General and 10% for SC/ST/BC/PwD. Clearing the minimum threshold does not guarantee a seat. Final admission depends on merit rank at counselling.

What CAT percentile is needed for MBA at Panjab University UBS?

UBS shortlists candidates based on CAT score. A percentile of 85 or above is typically in the competitive range for shortlisting at UBS. The final composite is CAT 85%, Group Discussion 7.5%, and Personal Interview 7.5%.

Is direct or management quota admission available at Panjab University?

No. Panjab University does not offer a management quota or direct admission for teaching department programmes. All seats are filled through merit-based entrance test admission. Candidates must appear in the relevant PU entrance test to be considered for a seat.

What is the eligibility for PG admission at Panjab University?

All PG programmes require graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised university. Subject requirements vary by programme. Candidates must appear for PU-CET (PG) and score at least 35% to qualify (30% for SC/ST/BC/PwD). PG merit = 50% CET marks + 50% graduation marks.

What is the application fee for PU-CET (UG) and PU-CET (PG)?

The application fee for both PU-CET (UG) and PU-CET (PG) is INR 2,850 for General and INR 1,425 for SC/ST/PwD. For PU-CET (PG), an extra INR 810 applies per additional subject paper. UBS MBA application fee is INR 3,250 for General and INR 1,625 for SC/ST/PwD.

Are NET or JRF holders exempt from the PhD entrance test at Panjab University?

Yes. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or GATE scores are exempt from the PU PhD written entrance test. They must still attend the mandatory departmental interview. Direct fellowship awardees and regular PU teachers also qualify for the exemption.

What is the eligibility for B.Ed admission at Panjab University?

B.Ed at Panjab University requires graduation or post-graduation with minimum 50% marks in relevant subjects. Admission is subject-based. Candidates must have studied subjects at graduation or PG level that match the teaching subjects offered in B.Ed. Selection is based entirely on B.Ed entrance test merit.

What scholarships does Panjab University offer for SC/ST students?

SC/ST students from Punjab State in non-self-financing teaching department programmes receive a full tuition fee waiver at PU. Merit-cum-means scholarships are available with an income ceiling of INR 2.5 lakh per annum and 50%+ marks. Post-Matric Scholarships and NSP government schemes are also accessible to eligible students.

What is the selection process for LL.B (3-year) admission at Panjab University?

LL.B (3-year) at PU is through the PGLAW entrance exam. The exam has 100 MCQs with 1 mark per correct answer and a 0.25 negative mark per wrong answer. Eligibility: graduation with at least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/BC/PwD). Final merit is based on PGLAW entrance exam score only.

Panjab University Chandigarh MBA Executive: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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06 May, 2026 Panjab University Chandigarh MBA Executive Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.66 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 2.88 Lakhs

Full course, 2024 fee book

Cutoff

20%

Least test marks for the merit list, General

Degree marks

50%

Graduation in any subject

Class time

Evening

Only for working professionals

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to rankings 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, job and papers you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test form to paying the fee 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without the test fee 07Will you get a seat?Check your category and degree marks against the rules 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About Panjab University MBA (Executive)

Panjab University offers a two-year MBA (Executive) at its University Business School, UBS, on the Chandigarh campus. It is a full-time course held in the evening, meant only for working professionals, with 30 regular seats. PU holds NAAC A++ and was #25 among Indian universities in NIRF 2023. The full course fee in the last fee book is INR 2.88 Lakhs, paid year by year. You get in through the PU-CET (PG) test, then a group discussion and an interview at UBS. You also need an executive post and a no objection letter from your employer. UBS does not publish an average pay in LPA or a placement rate for this course.

PU MBA (Executive) Fees

The fees without the test fee is INR 2.88 Lakhs for the full course, and INR 2.91 Lakhs with the test fee. Year 1 costs INR 1.40 Lakhs, and the tuition fee is INR 1.14 Lakhs of that. Year 2 costs INR 1.47 Lakhs. PU fixed these fees for the 2024 batch, and the 2027 fee is not out yet. You pay the fee year by year on the PU online fee portal.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Year 1 fee	INR 1.40 Lakhs	2024 fee book, year 1
Tuition fee in year 1	INR 1.14 Lakhs	Part of the year 1 fee
Year 2 fee	INR 1.47 Lakhs	2024 fee book, year 2
PU-CET (PG) test fee	INR 2,850	One time, INR 1,425 for SC, ST and PwD
Total, no test fee	INR 2.88 Lakhs	Full course
Total with test fee	INR 2.91 Lakhs	Full course

PU MBA (Executive) Admission Dates

The 2026 batch has started classes, so the dates below are for 2027. The PU-CET (PG) form is expected in May 2027 and classes in Sep 2027. Every date is an estimate based on 2026 until PU puts out the new prospectus. Keep your employer's letter ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
PU-CET (PG) form opens	May 2027	Tentative
PU-CET (PG) registration, last date to apply	Jun 2027	Tentative
PU-CET (PG) entrance test	Jun 2027	Tentative
PU-CET (PG) result	Jul 2027	Tentative
PU online admission form, last date	Jul 2027	Tentative
GD and PI at UBS	Aug 2027	Tentative
Provisional admission list and seat offers	Aug 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Aug 2027	Tentative
Document check and joining	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

PU MBA (Executive) Eligibility

You need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any subject with 50% marks. SC, ST, BC and PwD students need 45%. You must also hold an executive or equal post after that degree. Your employer has to give a no objection certificate. If you do not have that letter, PU will not admit you.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's or Master's in any subject, 50% marks
Relaxed marks	45% for SC, ST, BC and PwD
Other routes	Final exam of ICAI, ICWAI or ICSI
Job	Executive or equal post after the degree
Employer letter	No objection certificate
Entrance test	PU-CET (PG)

PU MBA (Executive) Admission Process

The PU-CET (PG) test carries 85% of your merit, and the GD and the interview carry 7.5% each. You fill the test form, write the test, fill the PU admission form and then face the GD and PI at UBS. If you do not pay the fee by the date in the merit list, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the test form	Apply on the PU-CET (PG) site and pay INR 2,850
2. Write the test	85 questions in 90 minutes
3. Fill the PU admission form	Fill it on the PU online admissions site, even before the result
4. GD and PI at UBS	Test 85%, GD 7.5%, interview 7.5%
5. Pay the fee	Pay online by the date in the merit list

PU MBA (Executive) Cutoff

The merit list needs at least 20% of the PU-CET (PG) marks for General students and 15% for SC, ST, BC and PwD. PU does not publish a closing score for this course. UBS then ranks you on the test, the GD and the interview, so a high test score matters most.

Category	Least test marks for the merit list	Year
General	20%	2026
SC, ST, BC and PwD	15%	2026

PU MBA (Executive) Placements

UBS does not publish the average pay or the share of the batch placed for this course. Its placement cell works for the full-time batches, and recruiters such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG and HDFC Bank hire from those batches. You join this course with a job, so you plan your next move yourself.

Metric	Value
Average pay	Not published
Batch placed	Not published
Placement cell	Works for the full-time UBS batches
Recruiters of full-time batches	Deloitte, EY, KPMG, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and ITC

PU MBA (Executive) Scholarships

Four PU fee concessions cut the fee by INR 57,235 to INR 2.44 Lakhs over the course. The freeship gives the most. It needs a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year and 60% in your degree. You claim it with your admission form and an income certificate.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
PU freeship, 5% of seats	Family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, 60% in the degree	INR 2.44 Lakhs over the course
Tuition waiver for PwD students	PwD, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2.29 Lakhs over the course
Tuition waiver for students without parents	Parents not alive, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2.29 Lakhs over the course
Staff ward concession	Ward of a PU employee or an affiliated college teacher	INR 57,235 over the course

PU MBA (Executive) Ranking

PU holds NAAC A++ and was #25 among Indian universities in NIRF 2023. QS placed it in the 901 to 950 group for 2026. NAAC grades teaching and facilities, and NIRF ranks on data the university sends every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	Latest cycle	A++, CGPA 3.68
NIRF University	2023	#25
QS World University Rankings	2026	901 to 950
THE World University Rankings	2025	601 to 800

PU MBA (Executive) Seats and Intake

The course has 30 regular seats, plus 3 NRI seats and 8 seats for foreign nationals. PU fills the regular seats category by category under its own reservation rules.

Quota	Seats
Regular seats	30
NRI seats	3
Foreign national seats	8

Should you pick MBA (Executive) at Panjab University?

This course suits working people in the Chandigarh area who want an MBA without leaving their job.

Pick it if:

You work in the Chandigarh tricity: classes are held in the evening on the PU campus, so you keep your day job and study after work.

You want a degree with a long record behind it: UBS started its MBA for working executives in 1983, and its alumni work in multinational companies and the IAS.

You want to know your classmates well: the batch has 30 regular seats, so you study with a small group of working people.

You are strong in numbers and reasoning: the test carries 85% of your merit, so a good test score counts far more than the interview.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job to switch companies: the UBS placement cell works for the full-time batches, so here you plan your own job move.

You have no executive post yet: PU takes only people in an executive or equal post, with a no objection certificate from the employer.

You want the new fee fixed before you apply: the last fee book is for the 2024 batch, and year 2 costs more than year 1.

You plan to wait for the result before the admission form: PU wants its separate admission form even before the result, and a missed form means no seat.

Counsellor's advice

If you hold an executive post near Chandigarh, fill both the PU-CET (PG) form and the PU admission form. If your employer will not sign the no objection letter, do not pay the test fee yet.

MBA (Executive) Eligibility▾

Degree marks: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in any subject with 50% marks. SC, ST, BC and PwD students need 45%.

Other routes: The final exam of ICAI, ICWAI or ICSI also counts.

Job: You must hold an executive or equal post after your degree. Officers of all India and state services also qualify.

Employer letter: An NOC (no objection certificate) from your employer is a must.

Entrance test: You need at least 20% in PU-CET (PG) to reach the merit list. Reserved students need 15%.

MBA (Executive) Admission Process▾

Fill the test form: Apply on the PU-CET (PG) site. The fee is INR 2,850, or INR 1,425 for SC, ST and PwD.

Write the test: 85 questions in 90 minutes on business, numbers, reasoning, English and general knowledge.

Fill the admission form: Fill the PU online admission form too, even before the result is out.

GD and PI: UBS calls you for a group discussion and an interview. Each carries 7.5% of your merit.

Pay the fee: Pay online by the date in the merit list, or you lose the seat.

MBA (Executive) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

May 2027

PU-CET (PG) form opens

Expected in May, as in 2026. The prospectus comes out the same day.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PU-CET (PG) registration, last date to apply

Expected in early June. A late fee window may follow for a few days.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admit card online

Expected a few days before the test. You download it with your login.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PU-CET (PG) entrance test

Expected in the second half of June, in Chandigarh and three other cities.

Tentative

Jul 2027

PU-CET (PG) result

Expected in July on the PU results site.

Tentative

Jul 2027

PU online admission form, last date

Fill it even before the result is out, or UBS cannot call you.

Tentative

Aug 2027

GD and PI at UBS

The group discussion and the interview carry 7.5% each.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Provisional admission list and seat offers

PU approves the lists before it asks for the fee.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date in the list.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Document check and joining

Bring your degree, your job proof and the employer's certificate.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Expected once the admission lists are approved. Classes are held in the evening.

Source: PU-CET (PG) 2026 prospectus and the PU PG admission schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Panjab University MBA (Executive) Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. It is the fee PU fixed for the 2024 batch; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the test fee.

Year 1 and year 2 fee

Full course, as published: INR 1.40 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 1.47 Lakhs in year 2

INR 2.88 Lakhs

Add entrance test fee

PU-CET (PG) test fee

One time, INR 1,425 for SC, ST and PwD

INR 2,850

Total course fee

INR 2.88 Lakhs

2 years · year 1 and year 2 fee, test fee not added

Total course fee

INR 2.91 Lakhs

2 years · year 1 and year 2 fee + test fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,851

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per year

INR 1.44 Lakhs

the full fee spread over 2 years

Education loan EMI

INR 4,899

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per year

INR 1.45 Lakhs

the full fee spread over 2 years

Source: PU Handbook of Information 2024 fee structure and the PU-CET (PG) 2026 prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a seat in MBA (Executive) at Panjab University?

Pick your category and your degree marks. PU does not publish a closing score, so the card checks the entry rules.

Panjab University MBA (Executive) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with UBS.

Your situation

None of thesePwDParents not alivePU staff ward

Annual family income

Up to 2.5LAbove 2.5L

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below names who qualifies for it.

PU freeship

INR 2.44 Lakhs

Panjab University, for 5% of seats

Tuition fee plus half the user charges for both years, counted at the year 1 rate.

Who qualifies: family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, 60% in the degreeApply by the admission form date

Not eligible on your answers

Tuition waiver for PwD students

INR 2.29 Lakhs

Panjab University

No tuition fee for both years, counted at the year 1 rate. You still pay the other charges.

Who qualifies: PwD, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by the admission form date

Not eligible on your answers

Tuition waiver for students without parents

INR 2.29 Lakhs

Panjab University

No tuition fee for both years, counted at the year 1 rate. You still pay the other charges.

Who qualifies: parents not alive, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by the admission form date

Not eligible on your answers

Staff ward concession

INR 57,235

Panjab University

25% off the tuition fee for both years, counted at the year 1 rate. It does not add to the freeship.

Who qualifies: ward of a PU employee or an affiliated college teacherApply by the admission form date

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask UBS about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 2.44 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 43,470

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 2.88 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 2.29 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 58,750

Estimated total waiver

INR 57,235

Your net course fee: INR 2.30 Lakhs

Panjab University MBA (Executive) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Panjab University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, lower marks needed.

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Punjabi Univ MohaliJC Bose YMCAFMS DelhiKurukshetra Univ

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Panjab University

Chandigarh

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Punjabi University Regional Centre for IT and Management

Mohali

Compared with

J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA

Faridabad

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Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

New Delhi

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Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 2.88 Lakhs

2024 fee book

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 1.08 Lakhs less

INR 3.52 Lakhs

INR 64,000 more

INR 2.29 Lakhs

INR 59,000 less

INR 1.78 Lakhs

INR 1.10 Lakhs less

Fee per yearthe full fee over 2 years

INR 1.44 Lakhs

evening classes

INR 90,154

INR 53,846 less

INR 1.76 Lakhs

INR 32,000 more

INR 1.15 Lakhs

INR 29,000 less

INR 89,000

INR 55,000 less

Seatsregular seats

plus NRI and foreign seats

10 more

30 more

200

170 more

120

90 more

Degree marksGeneral category

50%

any degree

50%

Same marks

50%

Same marks

Not published

50%

Same marks

Degree marksSC and ST

45%

BC and PwD too

45%

Same marks

45%

Same marks

Not published

45%

Same marks

In short

The Mohali seat costs less and has more seats, but it asks for 12 months of work. If the lower fee matters most, apply there too; if you want evening classes on the PU campus, keep Panjab University first.

In short

JC Bose YMCA costs more and teaches on weekends, not evenings. If you live near Faridabad it fits your week; if you work in the tricity, Panjab University is the nearer and cheaper seat.

In short

FMS Delhi costs less and takes far more students into its Executive MBA. If you work in Delhi, apply there; if you work in Chandigarh, Panjab University saves you the travel.

In short

Kurukshetra University costs less, but its MBA is a two-year day course, not an evening one. If you must keep your job while you study, take the Panjab University seat.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Panjab University MBA (Executive)

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Can I do this MBA while I keep my job?▾

Yes. The course is only for working professionals, and classes are held in the evening on the PU campus. You need an executive post and a no objection certificate from your employer.

What is the full fee for MBA (Executive) at Panjab University?▾

The last fee book puts the full 2-year fee at INR 2.88 Lakhs. The PU-CET (PG) test fee adds INR 2,850. The 2027 fee is not out yet, so check the fee notice before you pay.

Which entrance test do I need?▾

You need PU-CET (PG), the Panjab University entrance test. The test carries 85% of your merit. The group discussion and the interview at UBS carry 7.5% each.

How many seats does the course have?▾

There are 30 regular seats. PU adds 3 NRI seats and 8 seats for foreign nationals on top of them.

Do I need a set number of years of work?▾

You must hold an executive or equal post after your degree. The PU-CET (PG) prospectus sets no minimum number of years. Officers of all India and state services also qualify.

Is there campus placement for this course?▾

The UBS placement cell works for the full-time batches. This course is for people who already have a job, so plan any job change yourself.

Can I get a fee concession?▾

Yes, if you qualify. PU gives a freeship, tuition waivers for PwD students and students without parents, and 25% off tuition for staff wards. The calculator above shows your waiver and your net fee.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 15, 2026

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