Panjab University has opened applications for the Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for January 9 . Candidates seeking admission to hospitality and tourism courses can apply online.
PUTHAT 2026 applications are available on the official university website,puchd.ac.in. The application period began on November 27 .
Application Fees and Deadlines
The application fee for PUTHAT 2026 varies by category. General category candidates must pay Rs 2,850 . Candidates from other categories pay Rs 1,425 .
Prospective students must generate their login and password by December 28 . The final date to deposit the application fee is December 30 . All required documents, including photograph and signature, must be uploaded by January 1 . Admit cards will be available from January 6 .
Courses Offered
Panjab University uses the PUTHAT score for admission to two four-year undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and the Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM).
BHMCT Program Seats
The BHMCT program offers a total of 81 seats. This includes 60 general seats . Additionally, 6 seats are reserved for Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and 15 seats are for Foreign National candidates.
BTTM Program Seats
The BTTM program has a total of 41 seats. It provides 30 general seats . There are also 3 seats for NRI candidates and 8 seats for Foreign National candidates.
PUTHAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The PUTHAT 2026 exam is a 90-minute test. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions , with each question carrying one mark. The exam includes negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Subject-wise Question Distribution
The 100 questions are distributed across four main subjects:
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| English Aptitude | 30 |
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 |
| Hospitality Industry Awareness | 30 |
PUTHAT 2026 Key Dates
Candidates should note the following important dates for PUTHAT 2026:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Form Release Date | November 27 |
| Last Date to Generate Login and Password | December 28 |
| Last Date to Deposit Fee | December 30 |
| Last Date for Uploading Photograph, Signature | January 1 |
| Admit Card Availability | January 6 |
| PUTHAT 2026 Exam Date | January 9 |
| Answer Key Release | January 9 |
| Uploading of Objections (if any) | January 15 |
| Last Date for Submission of Objections | January 17 |
| Result Declaration | April 16 |