Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET) is a combined entrance test that is required for admissions in engineering/pharmacy/architectural courses. This entrance test is conducted by the Punjab Technical University. Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar is considered as a premier technical University in the state of Punjab. This well renowned institute offers a number of degree courses in several fields like Engineering, Management, Medical Lab Technologies & IT, Architecture, Hotel Management and Pharmacy disciplines. Students who are seeking admissions in the first year of Engineering, Pharmacy and Architecture courses need to appear in Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET). These professional courses are offered by several colleges affiliated to Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Punjabi University, Patiala.

Application Forms for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)
The candidates who are willing to appear for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET) can obtain the application forms either in person by making the cash payment of the requisite amount or through post. In that case, the candidates need to prepare a bank demand draft of the requisite amount drawn in favour of "REGISTRAR, PTU", payable at Jalandhar. Moreover, the candidates can also get the application forms from the admission cell of PTU or from the participating colleges that are affiliated to PTU. The candidates should send the completed application form (with authentic details) before the last date of submission.

Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)
The minimum eligibility requirement is a pass in the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

For B. Tech Courses
For getting admissions in B. Tech degree courses, the aspiring candidate should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as the core subjects and any one of these subjects including - Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or Computer science (as a optional subject). Candidates those who have passed their Diploma in Engineering Trade can also appear for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET).

For B. Arch Courses
For admissions in B. Arch courses, the candidates need to have passed 10+2 examination or any equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (with mathematics and English as compulsory subjects).

For B. Pharma Courses
For getting admissions in B. Pharma degree programmes, the candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as core subjects along with any of these subjects including Mathematics, Bio-Technology, Computer Science (as optional subjects).

Courses Offered in Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)

• B. Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
> B. Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
> B. Tech Computer Science and Engineering
> B. Tech Mechanical Engineering
> B. Tech Information Technology
> B. Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering


• B. Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

• B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)

Pattern of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)
The exam pattern of this entrance test is usually consists of five separate sessions. The session I, II and III comprise objective types of questions in core subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They also consist of descriptive types of questions that include short answer questions and some numerical problems. Session IV tests the proficiency of the candidate in Punjabi language. And lastly session V measures the Architectural aptitude of the candidates. It is meant only for those candidates who are seeking admissions into B. Arch courses. The medium of this entrance examination is English language.

Syllabus of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)
The candidates need to prepare according to the syllabus of the 12th standard. They need to prepare for subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, as per the requirements of the course programmes.

Selection Process of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET)
The selection of the final candidates is entirely based on the merits obtained in this entrance examination.

Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test (PTU CET) is the combined test that determines the knowledge skills and concepts of the students whether they are suitable for the engineering, architecture and pharmacy degree courses or not.