PUBDET Highlights
PUBDET (Presidency University Bachelor's Degree Entrance Test) was the entrance exam for UG admission to Presidency University, Kolkata, conducted by WBJEEB. It was last held in 2025. For 2026-27, Presidency University ran its own admission process, with a subject-wise admission test for some subjects.
- Conducting Body: Presidency University, Kolkata (for 2026-27)
- Exam Level: University level (undergraduate)
- Mode of Exam: Pen and paper, OMR sheet
- Frequency: Once a year
- Official Website: presiuniv.ac.in
Presidency University Admission 2026: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online application | 19 May to 1 June 2026 |
| Admit card | 6 June 2026 |
| Admission tests | 12–14 June 2026 |
| Provisional merit list (admission-test subjects) | 24 June 2026 |
The 2027-28 admission notice is expected around May 2027 on presiuniv.ac.in.
Admission Test Schedule 2026
| Date | Subjects |
| 12 June 2026 | Economics; Political Science |
| 13 June 2026 | Life Sciences; History |
| 14 June 2026 | Chemistry; Statistics |
How Admission Works Now
- Presidency University offers four-year BA and BSc (Honours with Research) programmes in 17 subjects under NEP 2020.
- Eleven subjects admit students on their academic (Class 12) score.
- Six subjects (Economics, Political Science, Life Sciences, History, Chemistry and Statistics, in 2026) use an admission test.
Admission Test Pattern
| Item | Details |
| Questions | 50 MCQs |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking | +2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong answer |
| Syllabus | Class 11 and 12 of major boards |
| Application fee | ₹500 per application (2026) |
FAQs on PUBDET
Is PUBDET still conducted by WBJEEB?
No. WBJEEB last conducted PUBDET in 2025. For 2026-27, Presidency University ran its own admission.
When were the 2026 admission tests held?
From 12 to 14 June 2026 in Kolkata.
Where are admission notices published?
On presiuniv.ac.in.
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