Admission Open in Punjab University

Detailed Breakdown of Key Information

1. Eligibility & Scoring Advantages

The entry test is open to a broad group of prospective high school graduates, offering a safety net for those looking to improve their standing:

• Current & Awaiting Students: Open to students who have finished their Intermediate/Grade 12 education, as well as those who have given their final exams and are currently awaiting their board results.

• Score Improvement Option: Students who already sat for the First Admission Test (held on June 14, 2026) are permitted to retake this second test. The university will automatically count the higher score of the two toward the final merit.

• Merit Weight: The score achieved on this entry test carries a massive 25% weightage in the university's final aggregate merit formula. Prior years' entry test results are completely invalid.

2. Testing Categories By Academic Stream

The examination is divided into seven distinct specialized categories tailored to the candidate's intermediate academic background:

3. Mandates for Specialized Professional Programs

The text underscores highly specific entry requirements for professional faculties, some of which require dual testing structures:

• Engineering Tracks (PEC Regulated): For fields like Chemical, Energy, Electrical, Metallurgy, and Industrial Engineering, the PU entry test is mandatory. However, valid scores from the UET E-CAT or NUST Entry Test are also accepted as alternatives.

• Law Programs (LLB): Candidates must clear both the national Law Admission Test (LAT) and the regular PU Admission Test.

• Pharmacy (Pharm-D): The university accepts either the national MDCAT or the standard PU Admission Test.

• Art & Design: Applicants must clear the regular PU Admission Test alongside a separate Drawing/Aptitude Test held physically at the College of Art & Design.

4. Registration Protocol & Logistics

The enrollment pipeline is fully digital, requiring off-site payment validation to confirm a seat:

Visit the dedicated admissions server at admissiontest.pu.edu.pk to initiate the candidate registration profile.

Download the unique system-generated fee challan form. Pay the non-refundable PKR 2,500/- test fee at any branch of HBL or UBL, or digitally via mobile banking apps utilizing the 1Bill payment network.

Log back into the online portal and upload a clear photographic image of the stamped bank challan or digital transaction receipt to finalize registration.

5. Critical Dates & Contact Information

• Registration Cut-off Date: Friday, July 03, 2026 (Online portal closes).

• Tentative Examination Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Conducted across major cities nationwide).

• Official Supervision: Administered by Prof. Dr. Mahmood Saleem (Chairman, Admission Committee).

• Helpline Support: Tel: +92-(0)42-99230259 or UAN: +92-(0)42-111-001-882 (Exts: 162, 176, 177).