PUTHAT 2027 is the Panjab University Tourism & Hospitality Aptitude Test, conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh for admission to the four-year BHMCT and BTTM programmes at its University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM). The 2027 dates are not announced yet; PUTHAT 2026 was held on 15 May 2026 in Chandigarh.
PUTHAT 2027
This page covers PUTHAT 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, seats, the exam pattern and how admission works.
| Full name | Panjab University Tourism & Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Panjab University, Chandigarh, for its University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM) |
| Exam level | University level; open to eligible candidates from any state, test centre in Chandigarh only |
| Courses / Purpose | Four-year BHMCT and BTTM at UIHTM, Panjab University |
| Exam date | PUTHAT 2027 not announced yet (2026 test: 15 May 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 AM) |
| Application | Online only at puthat.puchd.ac.in; 2027 dates not announced yet |
| Application fee | Rs 2,850 General; Rs 1,425 SC/ST/PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST/BC/PwD) and English as a compulsory subject |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper on an OMR sheet, English only |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs in 90 minutes, 1 mark each: English 30, General Awareness 20, Reasoning 20, Hospitality 30 |
| Negative marking | Yes, 25% of a question's marks for each wrong answer |
| Official website | puthat.puchd.ac.in |
PUTHAT 2027 Important Dates
Panjab University has not released the PUTHAT 2027 prospectus yet. For the 2026 cycle the prospectus came on 27 November 2025, and the test, first set for 9 January 2026, was moved to 15 May 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PUTHAT 2027 prospectus | To be announced |
| Online registration | To be announced |
| Admit card online | To be announced |
| Exam | To be announced |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| PUTHAT 2027 result | To be announced |
| Counselling at UIHTM | To be announced |
How to Apply for PUTHAT 2027
You apply online only, on the PUTHAT website, once the 2027 prospectus is out. The steps below follow the 2026 prospectus, where registration, fee payment and form completion all closed on 8 May 2026.
Apply Online for PUTHAT 2027
The PUTHAT 2027 application dates have not been announced yet.
- Register online with your name, parents’ names, date of birth, email ID, Class 10 details and category. You then get a login ID and password.
- Note down the login ID and password; you need them for the fee, the form and the admit card.
- Log in and pay the entrance test fee online.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature, choose your programme preferences (BHMCT, BTTM), fill in the rest of the form and click Save and Confirm. You cannot change the form after confirming.
- Download your admit card from your login when Panjab University releases it.
| Category | Entrance test fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 2,850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 1,425 |
| Wards of PU Class B and C regular employees | 50% concession |
| Late completion of form (fee already paid) | Rs 500 extra |
The fee is not refundable. Candidates claiming the SC, ST, PwD or PU employee concession must also send the form printout with the category certificate to the Assistant Registrar, CET Cell, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh by the notified date.
Who can apply for PUTHAT 2027?
You can apply if you have passed Class 12 (10+2) from CBSE or an equivalent recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC, ST, BC and PwD candidates) and English as a compulsory subject.
- In 2026 the prospectus required Class 12 to be passed up to the 2025-26 session.
- Class 12 from Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad is not accepted, as Panjab University has derecognised it.
- Eligibility stays provisional at every stage, and an admission can be cancelled later if you are found ineligible.
Which courses and seats does PUTHAT 2027 lead to?
PUTHAT is the only route into UIHTM’s two four-year degree programmes. Seats in the 2026 prospectus were as follows.
| Programme | Seats (2026) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) | 60 + 6 NRI + 15 foreign nationals |
| Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM) | 30 + 3 NRI + 8 foreign nationals |
Of the regular seats, 54.5% are General and 45.5% are reserved under Panjab University rules, with additional seats for groups such as rural and border area students and wards of Kashmiri displaced persons. In 2026 the first fee instalment at admission was about Rs 79,110 for BHMCT and Rs 55,342 for BTTM, plus Rs 3,000 for the student welfare fund.
What is the PUTHAT 2027 exam pattern?
PUTHAT is a 90-minute pen and paper test of 100 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, in English only, answered on an OMR sheet.
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| English Aptitude | 30 |
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 |
| Hospitality Industry Awareness | 30 |
| Total | 100 (100 marks) |
A quarter of a question’s marks is deducted for each wrong answer, while unanswered questions cost nothing. Calculators are not allowed. Topic-wise details are on the PUTHAT syllabus page.
How are PUTHAT 2027 admissions made?
Admission is on the PUTHAT merit list alone, prepared from your test marks. To enter the merit list you need at least 15% of the maximum marks, or 10% if you are SC, ST, BC or PwD.
After the PUTHAT result, UIHTM calls candidates to in-person counselling in rank order at its campus in Sector 14, Panjab University, where you show original documents and pay the fee on the spot. Seats left vacant go to an open counselling round.
PUTHAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFPUTHAT 2026 Prospectus (latest) (27 November 2025)Official site · puthat.puchd.ac.inOpen
- LINKPUTHAT official websiteOfficial site · puthat.puchd.ac.inOpen