Punjab University (PU) Admission Guide & Merit Calculations
Everything you need to know about PU's Entry Test, departmental weightages, morning/evening quota seats, and merit list releases.
- PU Admission Test categories: PU-E (Engineering), PU-M (Medical), PU-CS (Computer Science), PU-A (Arts/Humanities).
- Official PU merit aggregate calculation formula.
- Morning vs. Evening / Replica quota seat differences and fee structures.
- Cutoff aggregates for PU-CIT (BS CS, BS SE) and Pharm-D.
Legacy & Academic Prominence of University of the Punjab
Established in 1882, the University of the Punjab (PU) in Lahore is Pakistan's oldest and largest public higher education institution.
With state-of-the-art research departments, sprawling campuses (Quaid-e-Azam Campus New Campus & Allama Iqbal Campus Old Campus), and highly affordable tuition fees, PU attracts hundreds of thousands of applicants nationwide.
PU Entry Test Categories & Exam Syllabus
Punjab University mandates the PU Admission Test for all undergraduate BS degree admissions. The test consists of 100 MCQs covering 3 core subjects plus Verbal & Quantitative Reasoning.
- PU-E: Pre-Engineering (Math, Physics, Chemistry)
- PU-M: Pre-Medical (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
- PU-CS: Computer Science (Math, Physics, Computer Science)
- PU-A / PU-COM: Arts, Humanities, Commerce & Social Sciences
Official PU Merit Calculation Formula
PU calculates undergraduate admission merit using the following weighted percentage formula:
- 1-Year FSc / Complete FSc Marks: 70% to 75% Weightage
- Matriculation / SSC Marks: 10% to 15% Weightage
- PU Entry Test Score: 25% to 33% Weightage
- Hafiz-e-Quran Bonus: +20 Marks added to FSc total after oral test verification.
Departmental Merit Closing Trends & Shift Differences
PU offers undergraduate degrees in Morning (Subsidized Regular) and Afternoon / Replica (Self-Supporting) shifts.
Closing merit for Morning BS Computer Science at PUCIT typically exceeds 86% aggregate. Evening/Replica shifts close around 80% to 83% aggregate with slightly higher tuition fees.