The PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 syllabus has four sections set by Panjab University: Data Interpretation and Problem Solving, Numerical Ability, Verbal Ability/Reasoning, and General English and Comprehension. Each section has 25 questions in the two-hour, 100-mark test. The official prospectus does not give a chapter list, only these components and sample questions.
PU-MBA (CDOE) Syllabus 2027
The four official sections, the question types seen in the official sample questions, the marking scheme and how to prepare.
What are the sections in the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 syllabus?
The syllabus is the four components named in the prospectus. The question types below come from the official sample questions and past papers.
| Section | Questions | Question types seen |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Problem Solving | 25 | Tables of figures, pie charts and bar graphs, percentage change and averages from data |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | Profit and loss, mixtures, partnership, pipes and tanks, fractions, sequences, mensuration and polygons |
| Verbal Ability / Reasoning | 25 | Logical conclusions, analogies, coding-decoding, missing numbers, Venn diagrams, seating order, basic statistics such as mode |
| General English and Comprehension | 25 | Reading passage, word meaning and usage, fill in the blanks, sentence improvement, error spotting |
What is the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 exam pattern and marking?
- 100 multiple-choice questions with four options (A, B, C, D), one mark each.
- Duration: 2 hours. PwD candidates get 40 minutes extra.
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Pen and paper test; answers are marked on an OMR sheet with a black ball or gel pen.
- The medium is English only. Calculators are not allowed, but log tables are provided.
To appear in the merit list you need at least 20% marks (15% for SC, ST, BC and PwD), as set in the 2026 prospectus. More on ranks is on the PU-MBA (CDOE) result page.
Where can I download the official PU-MBA (CDOE) syllabus?
The syllabus is printed in the PU-MBA (CDOE) prospectus, under the scheme of the entrance test, with sample questions for each component. The 2027 prospectus is expected in June 2027; until then the 2026 prospectus is the latest.
- PDFPU-MBA (CDOE) Entrance Test 2026 Prospectus (latest) (2 June 2026)Official site · mbacdoe.puchd.ac.inOpen
- LINKPU-MBA (CDOE) official website (mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in)Official site · mbacdoe.puchd.ac.inOpen
How should I prepare for PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027?
- Read the scheme and sample questions in the prospectus to see the level of each section.
- Practise data tables and charts daily, since speed matters without a calculator.
- Revise school-level arithmetic: percentages, ratio, profit and loss, time and work, and mensuration.
- Build vocabulary and grammar for the English section, and read one editorial a day for comprehension.
- Solve past papers in two-hour sittings and attempt every question, as there is no negative marking.
Past papers with answer keys from 2017 to 2024 are on the PU USOL MBA question papers page.