PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027, formerly the PU USOL MBA entrance test, is Panjab University’s test for admission to the two-year MBA in distance mode at its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Chandigarh. The 2027 test is expected in July 2027, with forms opening around June. It has 100 multiple-choice questions and no negative marking.
PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility, exam pattern and seats for the 2027 Panjab University MBA (CDOE) entrance test.
| Full name | PU-MBA (CDOE) Entrance Test, formerly the PU USOL MBA (Executive) entrance test |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Panjab University, Chandigarh (CET Cell), for the Centre for Distance and Online Education |
| Courses / Purpose | Admission to the 2-year MBA in distance mode at CDOE, Panjab University (500 seats in 2026) |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 (2026 test: 19 July) |
| Application | Expected June to early July 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 2,850 (General), Rs 1,425 (SC, ST, PwD), as in 2026 |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's in any discipline with 50% (45% for SC, ST, BC, PwD), or CA, CMA or CS final pass |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR), in English |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 25 questions in each of 4 sections |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in |
PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 Important Dates
Panjab University has not announced the 2027 schedule yet; in 2026 the form opened on 2 June and the test was held on 19 July, so the 2027 test is expected in July 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus and online form | June 2027 Expected |
| Online application | June 2027 Expected |
| Admit card online | July 2027 Expected |
| Entrance test | July 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Result | July 2027 Expected |
| Counselling rounds | August 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027
You apply online at mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in, the CDOE MBA admission portal, which replaced the old mbausol.puchd.ac.in site. The 2027 form is expected to open in June 2027. There is no offline form, and you cannot change any detail, including category, after you submit it.
Apply Online for PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027
Applications for PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 are expected in June 2027.
- Open mbacdoe.puchd.ac.in and register with your basic details to generate your login ID and password.
- Log in and pay the entrance test fee online.
- Upload your photograph and signature, fill in the rest of the form and complete it.
- If you claim a fee concession (SC, ST, PwD or a PU Class B/C employee), send the form printout with your documents to the Assistant Registrar, CET Cell, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014, by the date in the prospectus.
- Download your admit card from your login when it is released; it is not sent by post.
| Category | Entrance test fee (2026, non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 2,850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 1,425 |
| Wards of PU Class B/C regular employees | 50% concession |
| Late fee to complete a form after paying the fee | Rs 500 |
In 2026 the deadlines were 4 July for the login, 6 July for the fee and 8 July for the photo and signature, with a late-fee window until 16 July.
How to log in to the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 candidate portal?
You use the PU-MBA (CDOE) portal login to pay the entrance test fee, upload your photograph and signature and complete the form, download your admit card and, if you qualify, fill the online admission form; the result itself is published separately on the Panjab University results site.
- Open the official PU-MBA (CDOE) admission website. It still shows the 2026 test; the 2027 login opens there with the next registration, expected in June 2027.
- Click Login in the top menu, or Login (If Already Registered) in the main menu.
- Enter the login ID and password generated when you registered your basic details, then click Sign In.
- Before the test, pay the fee, upload your photograph and signature, complete the form and download your admit card from your account. The admit card is not sent by post.
- If you qualify, log in again to fill the online admission form and upload your documents, then print the form and send it with the documents to the Director, CDOE, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014.
Forgot your password? Click the “Forgot your password?” link below the login box and enter your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID exactly as you gave them at registration; any mismatch means the password will not be recovered. The portal has no option to recover a forgotten login ID, so note it down when you register.
Who can apply for PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027?
You can apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate, or one of the professional qualifications below. Final-year students can also apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from Panjab University or a university recognised as equivalent, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Or a pass in the final examination of ICAI (CA), the Institute of Cost Accountants (CMA) or ICSI (CS).
- Or AMIE with 50% marks after a diploma with 60%, plus at least 5 years of research, teaching or professional experience.
- SC, ST, BC and PwD candidates get a 5% concession in the eligibility marks.
- The MBA eligibility rules in the prospectus set no age limit; the course is meant for both working people and fresh graduates.
What is the PU-MBA (CDOE) 2027 exam pattern?
The test is a two-hour pen-and-paper paper of 100 multiple-choice questions, with 25 questions in each of four sections and no negative marking. The test carries 100% weightage in the merit list.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Problem Solving | 25 | 25 |
| Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Verbal Ability / Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General English and Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
| Total (2 hours, no negative marking) | 100 | 100 |
Calculators are not allowed, but Panjab University provides log tables. Section-wise topics are on the PU-MBA (CDOE) syllabus page.
How many seats are there in PU-MBA (CDOE)?
The 2026 prospectus lists 500 MBA seats at CDOE, filled by rank through in-person counselling in Chandigarh.
- 60.5% of seats are open, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST and 5% for BC, with horizontal quotas such as PwD and Defence.
- The first-semester fee in 2026 was about Rs 38,942, paid at counselling to secure a seat.
- Classes run in distance mode, with study material and contact programmes from CDOE.
PU-MBA (CDOE) Official Notices and Downloads
The 2027 prospectus has not been released yet. The latest official prospectus and the admission portal are below.
- 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