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What is BHU PET ?
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) conducts Postgraduate Entrance Test (PET) for admissions to its PG programmes offered by its affiliated/constituent colleges. The programmes are offered in Humanities, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Management, Mass Communication, Hospitality, Travel, and Teaching streams.
BHU PET Eligibility Criteria
Here is the eligibility for BHU PET for MCA course:
- Candidates should have completed their graduation under 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate
- They should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at either Intermediate or +2 (10+2) or equivalent examination, or, Bachelor’s level (as a main or a subsidiary subject).
BHU PET Highlights
| Exam Name | Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours or 1 hour |
| Official Website | http://bhuonline.in/ |
| Events | Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Online application process for BHU PET | 30-Jan-2020 to 12-Mar-2020 | The application process of BHU PET 2020 was online only at bhu.ac.in. Candidates needed to fill and submit the application form along with fees in online mode itself. |
| BHU PET 2020 admit cards | Postponed until further notice | The admit card of BHU PET 2020 is expected to be out once the revised schedule is announced by the university. |
| BHU PET 2020 exam dates | Postponed until further notice | BHU will conduct the entrance exam for undergraduate courses on different days. Some of the courses will have a common paper. |
| BHU PET 2020 answer keys | A week after conducting the examination | The university will publish provisional answer keys for all courses soon after conducting the examination. |
| Declaration of results | August 2020 | The university will declare results for all courses on the official website only. |
Banaras Hindu University has shared the exam pattern of BHU PET for all courses separately. The exam pattern of BHU PET shares details of the questions paper including, subjects, type of questions, weightage and marking scheme. Candidates appearing for BHU PET MCA Course can check here key details, section-wise allotment of questions and marks, and marking scheme on this page below.
BHU PET Exam Pattern Highlights
The key features and highlights of BHU PET for MCA course is as under:
| Exam Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test or Online mode |
| Exam timings | 9 am to 11 am |
| Exam duration | Two hours |
| Exam medium/ test language | English and Hindi |
| Type of questions | Multiple choices based questions |
| Subjects | Two subjects – Mathematical Aptitude and. Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
| Total questions | 120 questions |
| Total marks | 360 marks |
| Negative marking | Yes, 1 mark deducted for each wrong attempt |
BHU PET Sectional Weightage
The question paper of BHU PET for MCA course will be divided as under:
| Sections | Questions per section | Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Aptitude | 80 questions | 240 marks |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 questions | 120 marks |
| Total | 120 questions | 360 marks |
BHU PET Marking Scheme
The scores of candidates will be evaluated as per the marking scheme below:
- Three marks will be awarded for each correct attempt
- One mark will be deducted for each incorrect attempt from the total scores
- No marks will be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted in the exam
- Final scores will be an outcome of questions attempted by candidates after deducting marks for wrong attempts.
Banaras Hindu University shared the syllabus of BHU PET 2020 for all courses. The syllabus of BHU PET 2020 mentions the subjects and topics that will be asked in the examination for a course. Candidates can check BHU PET 2020 syllabus before appearing in the examination. Here are the details of BHU PET 2020 syllabus as shared by the university for MCA course.
Highlights of BHU PET Syllabus 2020 for MCA Course
Here are some of the key details about the syllabus of BHU PET 2020:
| Features | Details of Mathematical Aptitude | Details of Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Level of syllabus | Class 12th level | Class 12th level |
| Questions weightage | 80 questions | 40 questions |
| Marks weightage | 240 marks | 120 marks |
BHU PET MCA Syllabus Mathematical Aptitude Test Areas
The questions to be asked in the Mathematical Aptitude section will be based on:
- Logarithms
- Inequalities
- Matrices and Determinants
- Progressions
- Binomial Expansion
- Permutation and Combination
- Equations (upto degree 2)
- Function and Relation
- Complex Arithmetic
- 2-D Coordinate Geometry
- Basics of Calculus
- Basic Concepts of Probability
BHU PET MCA Syllabus Analytical and Logical Reasoning
The questions of Analytical and Logical Reasoning will be based on the following topics:
- Logical conclusion,
- Graphical Interpreation
- Data Interpretation
Common topics in Analytical and Logical Reasoning not listed by BHU are:
- Series
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Critical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Analogy