Presidency University Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) is an entrance exam conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) and it is held once in a year. This exam is a gateway to undergraduate courses such as Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Science (Honors) programmes at the Presidency University, Kolkata.
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary School (XII) not more than one year before applying for the exam.
- There is no upper or lower age limit for applying for this exam.
- Applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Candidates must pass 10+2 with at least five recognized subjects, including English language and excluding Environmental Science.
- Candidates must have score aggregate score in below mentioned subjects.
| COURSE | MINIMUM AGGREGATE SCORE | |||
| GENERAL | SC/ ST | OBC | ||
| Bengali | 60 | 45.00 | 54.00 | |
| English | 65 | 48.75 | 58.50 | |
| Hindi | 60 | 48.75 | 58.50 | |
| History | 65 | 48.75 | 58.50 | |
| Philosophy | 60 | 45.00 | 54.00 | |
| Political Science | 60 | 45.00 | 54.00 | |
| Sociology | 60 | 45.00 | 54.00 | |
| Performing Arts | 60 | 45.00 | 54.00 | |
| Chemistry | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Economics | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Geography | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Geology | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Life Sciences | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Mathematics | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Physics | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
| Statistics | 70 | 52.50 | 63.00 | |
EXAM PATTERN
- The paper comprises 50 multiple-choice questions.
- The duration of the paper is 90 minutes (1 and a half hours).
- The paper comprises 100marks.
- 2 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
- The medium of language is English while Hindi and Bengali papers are in the respective languages.
OVERVIEW
| EXAM NAME | Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test (PUBDET) |
| CONDUCTING BODY | Presidency University, Kolkata |
| MEDIUM | English (Hindi & Bengali in respective languages) |
| MODE | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| NO. OF QUESTIONS | 50 |
| DURATION | 90 minutes (1 and a half hour) |
PUBDET is an important test for the students who wish to take admission to Presidency University, Kolkata. With proper preparation and time management, a student can surely qualify for the test and become a part of the university eventually changing into a competent individual.