Punjab Technical University conducts combined entrance exam every year for the admittance of aspirants to its engineering, architectural and pharmacy courses. The details of PTU CET are mentioned below.

Structure of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test

Each candidate is required to attend 3 papers. The aspirants who wish to join engineering / architecture course has to attend physics, mathematics and Chemistry / Biology / Bio - technology / Computer Science papers. For admission to pharmacy course, the aspirants have to attend physics, chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Bio - technology / Computer Science papers. The time duration of the exam will be 180 minutes with in which the candidate is required to attend all the 3 papers.

Syllabus of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test

Mathematics

• Sets, Relations and Functions
• Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
• Matrices and Determinants
• Permutations and Combinations
• Mathematical Induction
• Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications
• Sequences and Series
• Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
• Integral Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Co-Ordinate Geometry
• Three - Dimensional Geometry
• Vector Algebra
• Statistics and Probability
• Trigonometry
• Mathematical Reasoning

Physics

• Physics and Measurement
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy and Power
• Rotational Motion
• Gravitation
• Properties of Solids and Liquids
• Thermodynamics
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Oscillations and Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Communication Systems

Chemistry

• Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
• States of Matter
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Solutions
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation Of Metals
• Hydrogen
• Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
• p - Block Elements: Group - 13 to Group 18 Elements
• d and f Block Elements
• Co-Ordination Compounds
• Environmental Chemistry
• Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
• Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
• Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
• Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Polymers
• Bio Molecules
• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed their 10+2 standard from a recognized board are eligible to apply for the Punjab Technical University Common Entrance Test. The candidates in the final year of qualifying exam can also apply provided they can submit their certificates at the time of admission.

How to Apply?

The application form can be obtained directly from concerned centers of PTU by payment of application fee of Rs. 550/-. One can also get application via post for which by sending a Demand Draft of Rs.600/- which is drawn in favor of Registrar, PTU payable at Jalandhar. The filled application in all respects has to be send through Speed Post / Registered Post or by hand to Admission Cell (CET) Punjab Technical University Jalandhar Campus, Ladowali Road, Jalandhar – 144001, Punjab.

How to fill the Form?

The applicants are required to fill the application form carefully in ones own handwriting neatly and legibly. All the details regarding filling the form are mentioned in the prospectus. The candidates may read it before filling the form to avoid mistakes. No column in the application should be left blank. The form has to be completely filled by furnishing the exact details.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Commencement of sale of information brochure-cum-application form: Mid week of December, 2012

Last Date of receipt of completed Application form: Mid week of January, 2012

Date of Combined Entrance Test: First week of May, 2012

List of Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test Centers

• Amritsar
• Bathinda
• Chandigarh
• Faridkot
• Fatehgarh Sahib
• Ferozepur
• Gurdaspur
• Hoshiarpur
• Jalandhar
• Kapurthala
• Ludhiana
• Mansa
• Moga
• S.A.S Nagar
• Muktsar
• Nawanshahar
• Patiala
• Rupnagar
• Sangrur
• Tarn Taran

Contact Address for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test

• Address: Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar Kaputhala Highway, Near Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kaputhala-144601, Punjab
• Phone no: 01822-662521, 662526, 662501
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]
• Website: www.ptu.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test Score

• Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
• Punjabi University, Patiala

Reference Books for Punjab Technical University Combined Entrance Test

• Maths XI & XII by R. S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry by S.L. Loni
• University Physics by Sears and Zemansky
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Introduction to Probability & its Applications by W. Feller
• Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L. Loni
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
• Vectors & 3-D Geometry by Arihant Prakashan
• Vectors by Shanti Narayan
• Problems in Mathematics by V Govorov, P.Dybov, N.Miroshin, S.Smirnova
• Higher Algebra by Bernard
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
• Organic Chemistry by R.T. Morrison, R.N. Boyd
• Numerical Chemistry by R.C. Mukhrjee
• Organic Chemistry by Francis Carey
• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
• Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
• Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker
• Calculus  by J. Edward
• Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Problem in Physics by V.Zubov & V.Shalnov
• Elements of Dynamics by S.L Loney
• Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L. Loney
• The Feynman Lectures on Physics by R.P. Feynman
• Physics by Tipler
• Organic Chemistry by I. L. Finar
• Organic Chemistry by Bahal & Bahal
• Chemistry Principles & Applications by Sienko & Plane
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• University Chemistry by Bruce H. Mahan

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Study Plan

The candidates have to prepare well for the highly competitive common entrance test. The questions will be from the basic senior secondary examination syllabus. One has to be thorough about each and every topic.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates can obtain the result of Common Entrance Test of Punjab Technological University from its official website.

Score Validity

The score validity of PTU Combined Entrance Test will be for 12 months.