byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 27 Aug, 2024
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University located in Patiala has a number of courses for different fields of study in arts, science, commerce, Computer applications and many more. As far as the eligibility criteria are concerned, it is different for different course – for B.A. course the candidate should have passed 10+2, for B.Com course the candidate should have passed 10+2 with minimum 45% marks for the BCA course the candidate should have passed 10+2 with mathematics, for B.Sc in IT the eligibility is 10+2 with mathematics/statistics/ computer science. Recognised Entrance Exams include JEE Main, CAT, GMAT, MAT, UGC NET, SET, GATE etc For some courses such as MBA, MCA, in addition to the qualifying examination, employers require work experience, an entrance test score. The university provides distance as well as regular mode of studies with semester system credits.
These courses are spread across disciplines of arts, science, education, social science, computer applications, commerce, library science and many more. For admissions in 2024, the following are the key examination schedules for different courses – Application is normally in May – July with examinations in July – August while the first semester begins in August. Admission process includes submission of filled application form online, submission of documents as per the list, qualifying the cut-off percentage in 12th Standard as well as any entrance examination if required, a counseling session and payment of fees. It is noteworthy that the admission is centralized, and based on merit as well as the availability of seats in different categories. The admission brochure which contain all the programs is normally published in April/May each year on this site. Students need to visit the site often for updated information on the offered courses, requirements, and admission for the 2024 academic year.
The admission process of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (PUNJAB STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY) Patiala is both online and offline. The admission seekers intending to take admission in this university can apply through its official website www.psou.ac.in where the online admission application form is available. The offline applications are also available at the designated centers and can be submitted with the charge and all the necessary documents at the respective centers.
The online process begins with creation of an account on the admission portal and providing all the academic and personal information, uploading scanned documents, paying the application fee, and finally, submitting the form. For the offline admission process, students have to obtain the form from the university centers and provide all the necessary information in all the sections of the form and attach the attested copies of the documents and submit the application in the same center along with the admission fee. UG, PG, diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines of arts, science, education, computer applications etc are offered by the university Admissions to all the programs, exams and student intake are conducted every year under a common admission process.
- In general, the university opens admission for BCom and other programs in May/ June of the year. This notification is posted on the official websites of the intended institution.
- To apply, the candidate must make an online application through the university’s website. You will have to complete an application form and provide documents such as qualifying examination certificates, photographs etc.
- Thus, the formal requirements for having entry into BCom course are having sat and passed the 10+2 or its equivalent level in any subject from any recognized academic board. This may also be because of minimum marks criteria set for each year which may differ from one year to the other.
- The selection of candidates is usually based on qualifying examination marks for those candidates willing to join after 10+2. For others, there may be entrance tests or evaluations which could be written, oral or both depending on the institution.
- BCom programme is of 3 years in total and is offered in both English and Punjabi medium. End of semester examination is compulsory for the students and they have to appear in them.
- Fees, application deadlines, and other admission details will be updated on the university portal close to the admission dates. It is advisable to monitor the site often for notifications.
- It involves admissions based on merit in the qualifying examination, although the cut off mark is not revealed. For B.Com., candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
- In order to get admission in B.Com, the university administers an entrance test. While preparing merit list, weightage is given to candidate’s performance in the entrance test.
- Not only entrance test but also 10+2 examination marks may also be an important parameter while calculating merit.
- Regarding SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, the government policy of reservation shall be implemented strictly. A candidate will be required to present the necessary reservation certificates here.
- Candidates who have had a gap year after 10+2 level will also be considered eligible provided they are able to meet the minimum percentage requirements in their 10+2 level exams.
1. Visit the PSU website at psu.ac.in
2. Go to the admission link and on the B.Com. category, click on ‘Apply Now’.
3. Choose your course as B.Com and complete all the fields in the admission application form. The questions which will be asked include basic personal details, educational background etc.
4. Scanned and upload photograph and signature and other required documents like age proof, qualifying examination marks list etc.
5. You can either make the payment of the application fee through net banking, debit card, credit card or you can generate the challan for the payment.
6. Complete and tender the JGNUPSOU B.Com application form before the due submission dates.
7. The completed application form must be downloaded and a hard copy taken with the application number.
8. Follow the progress of your application via the application number. If you are among the selected candidates, you will receive counselling and document checking.
9. Go for counseling according to the set appointments. To confirm your admission, submit your original documents and fees for verification.