The Purvanchal University Combined Admission Test, or PUCAT, is a pivotal university-level entrance test conducted by VBSPU. It serves as a gateway to prestigious PG courses such as MBA, MCA, and more. The exam, conducted once a year, holds significant weight in the admission process and is performed in an offline and written ( Pen and paper-based) format.
The exam conducting body, VBSPU, released the application form on 2 May 2025. Candidates willing to appear for the examination are required to fill out the application before the last date through the official website, https://www.vbspu.ac.in. The PUCAT exam took place on 18 and 19 June 2025, followed by counselling and seat allocation process getting started on 1 August 2025.
To take admission, Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks for general and 45% marks for the reserved category(ST/SC/OBC) from a recognized institute in the relevant field, along with qualifying marks in PUCAT.
Note: The VBSPU has not released the exact dates for the application or exam date yet. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updated information.
The filling of the application form is the first step in the admission process, candidates can easily access the application form on the official website of VBSPU from May to June 2025. After successful submission, candidates will be able to download their admit card, which is the hall ticket for the examination, from the website.
Filling the application form includes information such as personal details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The PUCAT 2025 application fee is INR 500 for General and INR 250 for other categories(ST/Sc).
The exam conducting body, VBSPU, released the application form on its official website on 2 May 2025, and the last date to submit the form was in June 2025. The exam took place in 18 and 19 July 2025. Qualifying candidates will then proceed to counselling and secure seat allocation by July 2025.
Candidates willing to appear for the exam will be able to fill out the form from the website itself and are advised to fill out the form before the deadline and with caution to avoid any kind of discrepancies later.
Here are the steps to follow while filling out the application form for future reference.
Visit the Official Website: Go to https://www.vbspu.ac.in and locate the Admission notice.
New Registration: Click on "New Registration" and verify your mobile number via OTP.
Enter Personal Details: Provide details such as your name, parents' names, mobile number, email ID, and date of birth.
Select Course: Choose the course you wish to apply for.
Pay the Application Fee: Make the payment online as per your category through UPI, Credit/Debit card, and Net banking.
Submit and Print: Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
PUCAT 2025: Application Fee
Students need to arrange and be ready with these documents before filling out the form:
10+2 Admit Card and Marksheet
Graduation Marksheet or Certificate (Must)
Passport size photograph
Signature
Any Identity proof ( Aadhar, Pan, etc)
Caste Certificate( if applicable)
Migration
Domicile
PUCAT 2025 Application Form Correction Window
VBSPU opened the correction window after the last date of the application form submission. The correction window provided an opportunity for candidates to rectify any mistakes made in the application form, such as personal details, signature, and so on. This is a crucial step as it ensures that the information provided is accurate, which can prevent any issues during the examination or counselling process. The tentative date for the PUCAT 2025 Correction window was 28 June 2025*.
Candidates are advised to fill the application form with caution as certain information in the application form might not get changed, such as education qualification or exam centre, and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions
PUCAT is conducted by Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University (VBSPU).
The application form for PUCAT 2025 was released on 2 May 2025. Candidates can apply online through the official website by filling in personal details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
The application fee is INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates need documents such as their 10+2 admit card and marksheet, graduation certificate, passport-size photograph, signature, identity proof (e.g., Aadhar, PAN), caste certificate (if applicable), migration certificate, and domicile.
The correction window allows candidates to rectify mistakes in their application form, such as personal details or signature, ensuring accurate information for the examination and counselling process.