Test Date: 26th April,2020

Timing :  9:00 am to 11:00 am 
PET-2020 will be conducted in the Computer Based Test (CBT) modes only.

Eligibility:
Bachelor‟s Degree under 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate, (including all subjects studied at Bachelor’s level except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) marksheet.) with 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).

Total Seats :

Exam Pattern:
There shall be one paper of 120 minutes duration carrying 360 marks containing 120 multiple-choice questions on Mathematical Aptitude (about 80 questions), and Analytical and Logical Reasoning (about 40 questions).
SYLLABUS:
1.Mathematical Aptitude Test Areas (+2 Level):

• 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.

2.Analytical and Logical Reasoning:

• Questions will be mainly for checking logical conclusion, graphical/data interpretation,
  etc.

Test Fees :

The Candidate shall pay the following Application Processing Fee/Entrance Test fee:

SC/ST/PWD - Rs.300/-
Others - Rs.600/-

Mode of Payment of Application Processing/Test Fee
Candidate is required to fill up the PET 2020 Application Form ONLINE as the printed Information Bulletin-cum-Application Form will not be sold by the University. After the candidate has filled up the application form online, he/she will have following options for payment of Application Processing/Entrance Test Fee:

1. Online payment through credit card/ debit card  through the payment gateway available on the Entrance test portal.
2. Payment of Entrance Test Fee in Cash through “Challan” in any branch of HDFC Bank (facility will be available only during banking hours on any banking day): After filling up the application form, its submission and selecting this mode for payment, the candidate can print the Challan from the entrance test portal. The printout of challan will contain all necessary details of the candidate, bank account details of the Banaras Hindu University in which the entrance test fee will be deposited and the exact amount to be deposited. The candidate will be required to visit any branch of the HDFC Bank of his/her choice (only during banking hours on any
   banking day) where he/she will be required to deposit the requisite Fee amount to the Bank.

Note :
(i) The Application Form once submitted with the Application Processing/ Entrance Test Fee at concessional rate meant for SC/ST candidate shall be considered under SC/ST Category

(ii) The Application Processing/ Entrance Test Fee paid shall neither be refunded nor transferred to another course and shall also not be reserved for any subsequent year, in any case.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM:

Online Application Form for the Applicants of PET -2020:
The Application Form for PET 2020 is available on the BHU‟s entrance test portal (www.bhuonline.in). The online application making process will have following six stages:
Step 1: Registration on the Portal [www.bhuonline.in]- This step involves authentication of Candidate‟s email id and mobile number. As all important communications related to Entrance Test and Admission will be sent to the registered email id and mobile number, candidates are advised to give their correct email id/ mobile number (in use).
Step 2: Filling up Identification details – Only after successful registration on the Portal [www.bhuonline.in], the candidates would be required to fill up an Identification Form giving particulars of the documents for authentication of their identity. For the purposes, following photo identification documents are allowed: (i) Aadhaar Card; (ii) Passport; (iii) Voter ID issued by the Election Commission of India; (iv) Bank Passbook affixed with the photograph (v) Driving License; (vi) Pan Card; (vii) any other valid Government ID Number and (viii) Admit Card issued by the concerned Boards (students appearing in Class 12). Candidate‟s should carefully write the correct spelling of their names as carried in their Aadhaar/identification document (as applicable). The candidates shall be compulsorily required to carry their identification document (as provided in the application process) to the examination centre, for authentication of their identity, alongwith the Entrance Test Admit Card, failing which such candidate shall not be allowed in the examination hall.
Step 3: Online Application Form Entry and Course Selection- After successful authentication of identity, candidates would be allowed to fill-up details in the online application form and select the course after ensuring their eligibility for the concerned course in which they are desirous.
Step 4: Uploading of photographs and signature- Candidates have to scan their photo and signature as per instruction given in the portal and upload it.
Step 5: Payment of Application Processing/ Entrance Test Fee- After the candidate has filled up the application form online and clicks on the “CONFIRM” button, he/she will be provided with following options for payment of application processing/test fee:
a) Online payment through credit card/ debit card through the payment gateway available on the Entrance test portal.
b) Payment of Entrance Test Fee in Cash through “Challan” in any branch of HDFC Bank (facility will be available only during banking hours on any banking day): After filling up the application form and its submission, the Challan can be printed from the portal. The printout of challan (in two folds) will contain all necessary details of the candidate and the bank account details of the Banaras Hindu University in which the entrance test fee will be deposited. The candidate will be required to visit any branch of the HDFC Bank of his/her choice (only during banking hours on any banking day) where he/she will be required to deposit the requisite Fee amount to the Bank and the bank will retain one fold of the Challan and its second fold containing the necessary Entrance Test Fee payment details will be given to the candidate. The candidate is required to retain it for his record.
NOTE:
The candidate is required to check the status of fee payment at BHU website (www.bhuonline.in) and if the status is „OK‟, then only candidate will be able to take printout of Confirmation Page. In case, the fee payment status does not show the payment
id/ OK status, the candidate is advised to act as follows:
(i) If the fee is paid through e-challan by depositing cash in designated bank, the candidate should immediately contact the concerned bank to update his/her fee status on the website within the last date for submission of online application form.
(ii) If the fee is paid through credit/debit card and status is not OK, it means the transaction is cancelled and the amount will, automatically, be refunded to concerned credit/debit card within 7 – 10 days. Therefore, such candidate has to pay the fee once again and ensure the OK status within the last date for submission of online application form.