Each year, the conducting body of the entrance examination which is West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) prescribes the eligibility criteria for the interested students. Moreover, as per the PUBDET eligibility criteria 2026, students should have obtained requisite marks in 10+2 with specified subjects.
The appearing candidates can check this article to ensure that they are well-acquainted with several aspects related to PUBDET exam eligibility criteria 2026 like qualifying marks, age limit, Nationality, and so on.
PUBDET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Overview
The full form of PUBDET is the Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test and candidates are suggested to appear for the same if they are interested in pursuing programs like B.A & B.Sc (Major / Hons.) at Presidency University. Additionally, WBJEEB (conducting body) has prescribed PUBDET eligibility criteria 2026 which is essential for the interested candidates to qualify so that they can attempt the exam.
The requirements specified in the PUBDET eligibility criteria 2026 are stated below:
Academic Qualifications
Interested applicants who have qualified 12th Standard with English and 4 other subjects from an educational Institution located in India are eligible to attempt the PUBDET Exam. Also, only the candidates who will be appearing for the 10+2 final exam during the admission year or have qualified the same 1 year before can apply.
Qualifying Marks
Based on the PUBDET eligibility criteria 2026 specified by respective authorities, candidates should have completed 12th Standard with 60-80% aggregate marks. Also, for a few subjects, students should have secured the prescribed marks in the specified subjects along with the aggregate marks in 10+2.
*25% and 5% relaxation is provided for SC / ST and PwD category applicants, respectively in the qualifying marks.
Age Limit
There is no age restriction specified in the eligibility criteria of PUBDET 2026 for the interested candidates.
Nationality
Indian Nationals are eligible to take the entrance examination based on the PUBDET eligibility criteria 2026.
* Candidates should make sure to begin with the PUBDET Registration 2026 only post fulfilling the aforementioned requirements.
PUBDET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Subject-wise Details
The following table comprises subject-specific PUBDET exam eligibility criteria 2026 specified for the interested applicants:
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Eligibility Criteria
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Physics
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- Completed 12th Standard and secured 70% marks in aggregate and 80% marks in Physics & Mathematics (combined) subjects.
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Mathematics
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- Passed Class 12th with at least 70% marks.
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Chemistry
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- Obtained 70% aggregate marks in 10+2 and 75% marks in Chemistry subject.
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History / English
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- Qualified 12th Standard with 65% marks.
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Life Science
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- Completed 10+2 with minimum 65% aggregate marks and along with this obtained 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects individually.
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Geography / Political Science / Geology
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- Secured at least 70% marks in Class 12th.
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Statistics
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- Passed 12th Standard with aggregate 70% marks and secured at least 80% marks in Mathematics subject.
*It is to be noted that marks in Business Mathematics will not be considered.
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Sociology / Philosophy / Performing Arts / Hindi / Bengali
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- Qualified 10+2 with minimum 60% marks.
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Economics
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- Completed Class 12th with at least 75% (aggregate) marks and minimum 80% marks in Mathematics subject.
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* Students can learn more about the entrance test and can uplift their preparation by referring to PUBDET Syllabus 2026 and PUBDET Exam Pattern 2026.
Note: Marks obtained in the Compulsory Environmental Science subject will not be calculated in the aggregate marks.
PUBDET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Reservation Criteria
The respective conducting authority has reserved some seats for the students of several categories including SC / ST / PwD / EWS / Backward Classes. In addition, for SC / ST / PwD, West Bengal State Higher Education Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2013 & 2014 will be followed along with the orders applicable at the time of admission.
Furthermore, applicants will be granted admission in the reserved seats of EWS and Backward Class category as per the orders of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department (Administrative Reforms Cell) and Backward Classes Welfare Department, West Bengal Government, respectively.
