The University of the Punjab Admission Test for Undergraduate Programs Academic Year 2026-27 has been officially announced, making it mandatory for all students seeking admission to appear in the PU Admission Test scheduled tentatively on 14th June 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who have completed or are awaiting results of their HSSC (Intermediate) can apply across multiple academic streams including Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS, Arts, General Science, and Commerce. The test carries 25% weightage in merit calculation, and registration must be completed online before 25th May 2026 by submitting the application form, fee challan, and payment proof through the official portal.
Admission Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | University of the Punjab |
| Test Name | PU Admission Test 2026-27 |
| Academic Year | 2026-2027 |
| Ad Posted Date | March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25th May 2026 |
| Test Date | 14th June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Test Fee | PKR 2500/- |
| Location | Major Cities of Pakistan |
| Eligibility | HSSC Passed / Appearing Students |
| Test Weightage | 25% in Merit |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | admissiontest.pu.edu.pk |
Admission Test Categories & Details
The PU Admission Test is divided into 7 categories based on academic background:
1. Pre-Engineering (PU-E)
- For students with Pre-Engineering background
- Relevant for Engineering and related programs
2. Pre-Medical (PU-M)
- For students with Biology background
- Applicable for medical-related programs like Pharm-D
3. Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (PU-AHS)
- For Arts and Humanities students
- Covers a wide range of social science disciplines
4. ICS with Physics (PU-CSP)
- For ICS students with Physics combination
- Suitable for computing and technical fields
5. ICS with Statistics (PU-CSS)
- For ICS students with Statistics
- Focus on data and computing-related programs
6. General Science (PU-GS)
- For general science students
- Broad eligibility for multiple science programs
7. Commerce (PU-COM)
- For commerce and business students
- Required for B.Com, BBA, and related programs
Important Instructions
- Admission Test is mandatory for undergraduate admissions
- Previous year’s PU test results are not valid
- Test qualifies candidates to apply for admissions later
- Detailed syllabus and marks distribution available on official portal
- Test will be conducted in major cities of Pakistan
Program-Specific Requirements
- Engineering Programs:
- PU Test is mandatory as per PEC regulations
- Pakistan Engineering Council accepts E-CAT or NUST test as well
- LLB Programs:
- Both PU Admission Test + Law Admission Test (LAT) required
- College of Art & Design:
- PU Test + Drawing/Aptitude Test (separately conducted)
- Pharm-D Program:
- Accepts PU Test or MDCAT
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official PU Admission Test portal
- Register online by filling the application form
- Download the fee challan during registration
- Pay PKR 2500/- via:
- HBL / UBL branches
- Mobile Banking (1 Bill)
- Upload proof of payment on the portal
- Submit the application before deadline
⚠️ Terms and Conditions
- Test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Uploading payment proof is mandatory
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Admission advertisements for departments will be announced separately
- Test must be passed to apply for undergraduate programs