The PUMEET syllabus covers first-year B.E. subjects: Mathematics (30 questions), Physics (20), Chemistry (20), General Engineering (20) and Communication Skills (10). Panjab University prints it in the prospectus. Until a 2027 prospectus is out, follow the 2026 syllabus below for PUMEET 2027.
PUMEET Syllabus 2027
This page lists the PUMEET topics subject by subject, the exam pattern and where to get the syllabus PDF.
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What does the PUMEET 2027 syllabus cover?
The PUMEET syllabus is based on first-year B.E. courses, split into five sections with a fixed number of questions each.
| Section | Questions | Main areas |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | Series, multivariable calculus, vectors, integrals, ODEs, Fourier series, PDEs, Laplace transforms |
| Physics | 20 | Oscillations, optics, relativity, quantum physics, physics of materials |
| Chemistry | 20 | Bonding, crystals, coordination chemistry, corrosion, thermodynamics, polymers |
| General Engineering | 20 | Electrical and electronics (10), mechanical (5), chemical engineering (5) |
| Communication Skills | 10 | Grammar, non-verbal communication, communication in organisations |
Mathematics alone carries 30 of the 100 marks, so it deserves the most practice time.
What are the Mathematics topics in the PUMEET syllabus?
- Infinite series: convergence, alternating and power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series.
- Multivariable functions: limits, continuity, partial derivatives, Euler’s theorem, chain rule, extreme values and saddle points, Lagrange multipliers.
- Vectors: gradient, divergence and curl; Green’s, Gauss and Stokes theorems with simple applications.
- Integral calculus: areas, volumes and surfaces of revolution, lengths of curves, double and triple integrals.
- Ordinary differential equations: exact equations, integrating factor, higher-order linear equations, variation of parameters, Euler-Cauchy equation, Wronskian.
- Fourier series: Euler’s formulae, Dirichlet’s conditions, change of interval, odd and even functions.
- Partial differential equations: formation, first-order linear equations and separation of variables.
- Laplace transforms: properties, inverse transforms, unit step and Dirac delta functions, solving ODEs.
What are the Physics and Chemistry topics in PUMEET?
Physics has 20 questions from these units:
- Oscillations: damped and forced oscillators, resonance, bandwidth and quality factor.
- Optics: Fresnel’s biprism, Newton’s rings, Michelson interferometer, grating, polarisation, He-Ne, ruby and semiconductor lasers.
- Special relativity: Lorentz transformation, length contraction, time dilation, mass-energy relation.
- Quantum physics: X-rays and Bragg’s law, photoelectric and Compton effects, uncertainty principle, Schrodinger equation, particle in a box.
- Physics of materials: bonding, crystal lattices, directions and planes, X-ray diffraction, crystal defects.
Chemistry also has 20 questions:
- Chemical bonding (molecular orbital and valence bond theories) and crystal structures, close packing and voids.
- Coordination chemistry: crystal field theory and crystal field stabilisation energy.
- Environmental chemistry and corrosion: pollutants, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, types and prevention of corrosion.
- Thermodynamics: the laws, entropy, Gibbs and Helmholtz equations, simple numericals.
- Solution chemistry (Raoult’s law, colligative properties) and polymers (polyester, polyamide, epoxy, phenol-formaldehyde and silicone resins).
What does General Engineering include in PUMEET?
General Engineering has 20 questions: 10 from electrical and electronics engineering, 5 from mechanical engineering and 5 from chemical engineering.
- Electrical and electronics: DC circuits and network theorems, single-phase and three-phase AC, transformers, induction motors, DC machines, diodes and transistors, number systems, flip-flops and shift registers.
- Mechanical: forces, equilibrium, friction and SHM; stress, strain and elastic constants; lathe, CNC, fitting and welding; engineering drawing and projections.
- Chemical: units and dimensions, stoichiometry, material and energy balances with recycle, bypass and purge, gas laws, vapour pressure, Raoult’s and Henry’s laws, humidity.
What is in the PUMEET Communication Skills section?
- Grammar: word order, sentence construction, parts of speech, tenses, articles, active and passive voice.
- Non-verbal communication and body language.
- Communication in organisations: formal and informal communication and communication networks.
What is the PUMEET 2027 exam pattern and marking scheme?
Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 1/4 mark, over 100 questions in 1 hour 40 minutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Pen and paper, OMR answer sheet |
| Questions | 100 MCQs: Mathematics 30, Physics 20, Chemistry 20, General Engineering 20, Communication Skills 10 |
| Marks | 100 (+1 for a correct answer) |
| Negative marking | 1/4 mark for each wrong answer |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes (35 minutes extra for PwD candidates) |
| Language | English only |
| Calculator | Not allowed; log tables are provided |
| Test centre | Chandigarh only |
Where can you download the PUMEET syllabus PDF?
The official syllabus is on pages 71 to 74 of the PUMEET 2026 prospectus, listed below. A copy of the PUMEET 2025 syllabus, which has the same subjects and question split, is also free to open as a PDF.
How should you prepare for PUMEET 2027?
- Start with Mathematics, which has 30 questions, and revise your first-year notes chapter by chapter.
- Cover all three branches of General Engineering, not only your own branch.
- Practise without a calculator, as calculators are not allowed in the test.
- Skip questions you are unsure of: each wrong answer costs 1/4 mark.
Once the topics are done, time yourself on the PUMEET previous year question papers, which come with answer keys.