PU USOL MBA previous year question papers, now the PU-MBA (CDOE) entrance test of Panjab University, are here for 2017 to 2019, 2021 to 2024 and 2026, eight question booklets, each with its official answer key (2026 also has the response to objections). Every paper has 100 one-mark questions in 2 hours with no negative marking, in four sections of 25, so all eight are full practice tests for the July 2027 test.
PU-MBA (CDOE) Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year to open its question booklet and the official answer key listed under it.
Newest papersPU-MBA (CDOE) 2026 Question Paper
View 2026 papers1 paper
PU-MBA (CDOE) Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Answer key | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2026 | 1 paper | Yes | View papers | |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2024 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 100 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2023 | 1 paper | Yes | View papers | |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2022 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 100 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2021 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 2 h | View papers |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2019 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 100 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2018 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 2 h | View papers |
| PU-MBA (CDOE) 2017 | 1 paper | Yes | 100 Q · 2 h | View papers |
PU-MBA (CDOE) Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions, four options each |
|---|---|
| Sections | Data Interpretation and Problem Solving 25, Numerical Ability 25, Verbal Ability / Reasoning 25, General English and Comprehension 25 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks in 2 hours |
| Marking | 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking |
| Medium | English only; no calculators, log tables provided |
| Papers on this page | 2017–2019, 2021–2024 and 2026, all with official answer keys; no 2020 or 2025 paper |
| Next exam | PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027: July 2027 (expected). Application: June 2027 (expected) |
How to Use PU USOL MBA Previous Year Papers?
- Give each section 30 minutes. 100 questions in 120 minutes is 72 seconds a question. Data Interpretation usually takes longest, so finish English and Reasoning faster.
- Fill in every answer. There is no negative marking, so a guess can only add marks. Never leave a bubble empty.
- Do the sums without a calculator. Calculators are not allowed in the hall. Solve the Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation questions by hand, as you will on the day.
- Start with 2026, 2024 and 2023. They are the newest CDOE papers. Score each one against its official key and note which section drags your total down.
- Aim well above the minimum. You need at least 20% (15% for SC, ST, BC and PwD) to enter the merit list, and merit is based only on this test. About eight months remain before the expected July 2027 test.
PU-MBA (CDOE) Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Is PU USOL MBA the same as PU-MBA (CDOE)?
Yes. USOL was renamed the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). The test was called MBA (Executive) until 2021 and PU-MBA from 2022; the papers here carry all three names.
How many questions are there in the PU-MBA (CDOE) test?
100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with 25 questions in each of four sections.
Is there negative marking in PU USOL MBA?
No. Each correct answer gets 1 mark and nothing is cut for a wrong answer.
Do these papers have answer keys?
Yes. Every paper from 2017 to 2026 has Panjab University’s official answer key. For 2026 there is also the key issued in response to objections.
Is there a 2020 or 2025 PU USOL MBA paper?
No. Neither is available, so the papers here are from 2017 to 2019, 2021 to 2024 and 2026.
When is the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 test?
PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027: July 2027 (expected). Application: June 2027 (expected). See the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 page for every date.