Panjab University B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy Programmes

To accommodate the growing demand of skilled professionals in Science, Technology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University has introduced Bachelor of Science (Hons.) facilitated by the Honours School System and Bachelor of Pharmacy Programmes. These degrees were designed to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and emphasize multidisciplinary learning, flexibility and skill development. The motive of these programmes is to equip its students for a vibrant and fulfilling future in academia, industry, corporate and research. This article equips you with a glance at the entrance exam required to qualify for these courses, the majors available in B.Sc. (Hons) and details about the B. Pharmacy Programmes. But before that, it is important to educate oneself with the legacy of Panjab University.

B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy Programmes

The Bachelors of Science (Hons.) under the Honours School of System and the Bachelors in Pharmacy under the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) are both 4 year programmes. The B.Sc. (Hons.) programme is offered in various disciplines such as Anthropology, Biochemistry, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics among others, while the B. Pharmacy programme has been curated to lay focus on pharmaceutical sciences.

PU-CET Entrance Exam Details

The Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate students is known to be highly competitive and merit based. However, they are mandatory in order to get admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy programmes.

The entrance exam will be conducted in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics. The candidate will be asked to choose a combination of subjects suited best according to their choice of the programme(s) and subjects they have studied in Class XII or its equivalent examination. Combinations are PCB / PCM / M. Each subject will amount to 60 questions and 70 minutes, respectively.

Important Note: The official notification for PU-CET Exam has been released. The entrance exam for UG course intake 2026-2027 will be held on December 28, 2025 (Sunday).

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For more details and fee structure of PU-CET, consult the table below:

Aspect	Details
Subjects	Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
No. of Questions	60 per subject
Duration	70 minutes per subject
Marking Scheme	+2 marks for each correct answer \| -0.5 marks for each wrong answer
Examination Mode	Pen and Paper based (OMR sheet provided)
Examination Medium	English only
PU-CET (U.G.) Entrance Test -2026 Dates	Exam Date: December 28, 2025 Availability of Admit Card: December 23, 2025 Tentative Result Declaration: April 03, 2026 Tentative Counselling Sessions: Through April-May
Fee Structure (Non-Refundable)	General Category (PCB/PCM/M): Rs. 2710/- SC/ST/PwD Category (PCB/PCM/M): Rs. 1355/- Additional Paper (Biology/Math): Rs. 540/-
Eligibility Details	Class XII (or equivalent) in the Science stream (depending on the chosen discipline) Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics are compulsory subjects for B. Pharmacy students. The candidate must be 20 years or less. 25 for reserved category.

Admission Process: B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy programmes

Panjab University follows a standard course of action to select candidates for their programmes. The bureaucratic process is quite transparent and available on its official website for the candidates to view. Following pointers explain the comprehensive step process for admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) and B. Pharmacy programmes:

The candidate is required to take the Panjab University Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate students, commonly known as PU-CET (explained in the section above)
After qualifying the exam, the candidate must fill all the admission forms (including reserved category, if applicable) before the deadline mentioned on the official website.
In the time span of 15-20 days, a tentative merit list will be released, following which the candidate will be required to submit their preferences for B.Sc. (Hons.) under the framework of Hons. School System (4 Years Programme as per NEP-2020) and B. Pharma Courses. Please note this is a complete online process.
Again, the university will display Provisional Merit List on website and commence with their seat allocation process and counselling sessions. This process of seat allocation and counselling will continue until the allotted seats are full.
Finally, classes usually begin in July end or August beginning for the selected students.

For detailed eligibility and updates, candidates should refer to Panjab University’s official website: https://puchd.ac.in.

Bachelors in Pharmacy

Commonly known as B.Pharm, Bachelors in Pharmacy has been dictated under the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) and is designed to equip students with traditional knowledge on the subject whilst instilling innovative skills. Since this programme has been designed to adhere to the National Education Policy (NEP), the vision is to emerge as a global leader in pharmaceutical education & research with focus on accommodating the ever-evolving economy.

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Bachelors of Science (Honours)

The Bachelors of Science (Hons.) falls under the Honours School of System. The program is offered in various disciplines including Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Mathematics & Computing, Microbiology, Physics, Physics (Specialization in Electronics) and Zoology. The wide array of subjects have been designed to prepare students for professional pathways including drug development, healthcare and regulatory affairs. The table below explains the core subjects taught in each subjects, eligibility, tentative seats and the career options that could emerge from them:

Degree	Key Subjects	Career Options	Key Information
Anthropology	- Cultural Anthropology - Physical Anthropology - Archaeology - Ethnography	- Archaeologist - Museum Curator - Forensic - Anthropologist	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 30 \| 4 NRI \| 2 FN - Fieldwork, S.R.K. Chopra Museum
Biochemistry	- Biomolecules - Enzymology - Metabolism - Molecular Biology	- Biochemist - Biomedical Scientist - Research Scientist	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST, no B.Sc. MLT - Seats: 25 \| 4 NRI \| 2 FN - RT-PCR, GC-MS, HPLC access
Biophysics	- Biophysical Chemistry - Molecular Biophysics - Spectroscopy	- Research Associate - Radiologist - Lab Technician	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 25 \| 4 NRI \| 1 FN
Biotechnology	- Cell Biology - Genetics - Microbiology - Recombinant DNA	- Lab Technician - Microbiologist - Research Scientist	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 15 \| 2 NRI \| 1 FN - Top-rated program in India
Botany	- Plant Physiology - Taxonomy - Pathology - Ecology	- Environmental - Scientist - Ecologist - Curator	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 20 \| 3 NRI \| 1 FN - Biology is compulsory
Chemistry	- Inorganic Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Physical Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry	- Analytical Chemist - Research Scientist - Teacher	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 58 \| 8 NRI \| 3 FN - Placements in IISc, TIFR, DRDO
Geology	- Mineralogy - Petrology - Structural Geology - Paleontology	- Environmental - Geologist - Geochemist - Surveyor	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 30 \| 4 NRI \| 2 FN
Mathematics	- Calculus - Linear Algebra - Real Analysis - Statistics	- Data Analyst - Actuary - Faculty	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST, - Seats: 30 \| 3 NRI \| 2 FN - INMO exempt from CET - Mathematics is compulsory
Math & Computing	- Calculus - Data Structures - Programming - Numerical Methods	- Data Scientist - AI Engineer - Software Developer	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 15 \| 2 NRI \| 1 FN - Mathematics is compulsory
Microbiology	- Microbial Physiology - Immunology - Medical Microbiology	- Microbiologist - Biomedical Scientist - Ecologist	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 30 \| 4 NRI \| 2 FN
Physics	- Classical Mechanics - Quantum Mechanics - Electromagnetism	- Research Scientist - Teacher - Data Analyst	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 40 \| 6 NRI \| 2 FN - Research for high CGPA students
Physics (Electronics)	- Electronics - Microprocessors - Semicond. Physics	- Adv. Technician - Software Engineer	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 20 \| 3 NRI \| 1 FN
Zoology	- Animal Physiology - Ecology - Evolutionary Biology	- Zoologist - Wildlife Biologist - Ecologist	- Eligibility: 10+2, 50% \| 45% SC/ST - Seats: 25 \| 4 NRI \| 1 FN - Skill courses: Vermiculture, Apiculture

Please note that this is only tentative information. For official information, dates and fee structure, refer the Panjab University official website here: https://puchd.ac.in/