Are you planning to pursue an MBA through distance education from one of India's most reputed central universities? Panjab University Chandigarh has officially released the prospectus for the PU MBA Entrance Test 2026, conducted by its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).
Whether you are a working professional looking to upgrade your qualifications or a fresh graduate wanting a recognised MBA degree, this guide covers everything you need to know - important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, fee structure, and how to apply.
Read this post carefully. Missing even one deadline means you wait another year.
Total seats: 500 (via Entrance Test)
Programme duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Mode: Distance/Online Education
Approved by: AICTE (2023–28)
Specialisations available: Entrepreneurship & General Management, Finance, IT & Operations, Marketing, Human Resource Management
IMPORTANT DATES
STARTING DATE : 02 June 2026
LAST DATE : 04 July 2026
ADMIT CARD : 13 July 2026
ENTRANCE DATE : 19 July 2026
ENTRANCE RESULT : 31 July 2026
IMPORTANT LINKS
CDOE OFFICIAL WEBSITE : OFFICIAL CDOE WEBSITE
CDOE MBA ADMISSION WEBSITE : CLICK FOR MBA CDOE ADMISSION WEBSITE
REGISTRATION LINK : CLICK HERE FOR CDOE MBA REGISITRATION LINK
PROSPECTUS LINK : CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MBA CDOE PROSPECTUS 2026 (PDFs)
PREVIOUS YEAR ENTRANCE PAPER : CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PREVIOUS YEAR CDOE MBA ENTRANCE EXAMS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You must meet one of the following conditions:
OPTION A – BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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Any discipline from Panjab University or a recognised equivalent university
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Minimum 50% aggregate marks (General Category)
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Minimum 45% aggregate marks (SC/ST/BC/PwD — 5% concession)
OPTION B – PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Pass in the final exam of ICAI (India/England), ICWAI (India/England), or ICSI
OPTION C – AMIE EXAMINATION
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50% or more in AMIE
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60% or above in diploma exam
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At least 5 years of research/teaching/professional experience
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Must be employed at the time of admission
Note: Candidates currently appearing in their final year qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.
APPLICATION FEE
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CATEGORY |
FEE |
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General Category |
Rs. 2,850/- (Non-refundable) |
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SC/ST/PwD Category |
Rs. 1,425/- (50% concession) |
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PU Class B/C Regular Employee Wards |
50% concession (Senate decision) |
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Late application fee |
Rs. 500/- additional |
Fee payment mode: Online only
EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
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DETAIL |
INFO |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
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Question Type |
MCQ (4 options: A, B, C, D) |
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Negative Marking |
No |
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Medium |
English only |
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Extra time for PwD |
40 minutes additional |
SECTIONS (25 QUESTIONS EACH):
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Data Interpretation & Problem Solving - Tables, charts, graphs, percentages
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Numerical Ability - Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, profit/loss, time & work
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Verbal Ability / Reasoning - Logical reasoning, analogies, coding-decoding, series
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General English & Comprehension - Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
No calculator allowed. Log tables will be provided by the university.
HOW TO APPLY - STEP BY STEP
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Visit http://mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in before 04 July 2026
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Register to generate your Login ID and Password
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Pay the application fee online by 06 July 2026
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Complete the form - upload photo, signature, and documents by 08 July 2026
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Download your Admit Card from 13 July 2026 using your Login ID
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Appear for the exam on 19 July 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
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Check result at http://results.puchd.ac.in on 31 July 2026
THINGS TO CARRY ON EXAM DAY
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Printed Admit Card (downloaded from the portal)
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Black Gel Pen (mandatory - no pencil or blue pen)
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No mobile phone, Bluetooth device, calculator, or pager
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No eatables or drinks
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No log table of your own (university provides it)