PUTHAT 2021 - Dates, Registrations, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
PUTHAT 2021: The University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management will conduct Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) in the second week of May 2021 in an offline mode. The examination city of the test will be Chandigarh only. PUTHAT 2021 application form will be released in the last week of March 2021. Candidates who wish to take admission in the courses of BHMCT and BTTM, offered by the Panjab University need to appear in the PUTHAT 2021. The admit card of PUTHAT 2021 will be released in the first week of May 2021. The result of PUTHAT is declared in the last week of May 2021. Candidates who clear the PUTHAT entrance exam will henceforth be called for counselling. The two courses offered by Panjab University are- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM). BHMCT is a four year programme having 60 seats for Indian aspirants and 06 NRI seats. While in BTTM there are 30 seats for Indians and 03 NRI seats. Candidates can check complete details here on exam dates, eligibility criteria, application form, exam pattern, admit card, result dates and counselling process of PUTHAT 2021.

PUTHAT 2021: Exam Overview
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test |
Commonly known as | PUTHAT |
PUTHAT Convenor | Panjab University |
Exam type | University level exam |
Exam category | Undergraduate |
Programmes covered |
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Mode of the application form | Online |
Mode of conduct | Offline |
Medium of the exam | English |
Duration of the exam | 90 minutes |
Number of questions | 100 |
Syllabus | Questions from English Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Current Affairs and General Awareness,Hospitality industry awareness. |
Frequency | Once a year |
Negative marking | +1 for every correct answer - 0. 25 marks for each wrong answer |
Reservation of seats | As per the admission process contained in the Panjab University ‘Admission process’ handbook information 2021 |
PUTHAT official website | puthat.puchd.ac.in |
Exam Dates of PUTHAT 2021
The important dates of Punjab University include details about the significant events regarding the admission and entrance dates for PUTHAT 2021 in the table.
PUTHAT 2021: Important Dates
Events | Dates | |
Date of release of application form on the website | Last week of March 2021 | |
Last date for registration of PUTHAT | Last week of April 2021 | |
Last date for depositing the fee in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI) using website generated Challan | Last week of April 2021 | |
Last date to pay fee via online mode | April 2021 | |
Last date for uploading the photograph, specimen of signature with the remaining information on the website | April 2021 | |
PUTHAT 2021 admit card date | First week of May 2021 | |
Last date for candidates who have not completed their form but have paid requisite fee, can complete their form by paying late fee of Rs. 500/- | First week of May 2021 | |
Date and time of entrance test | Second week of May 2021 (10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m) | |
PUTHAT result | Last week of May 2021 | |
Availability of admission form | First week of July 2021 | |
Dates for the conduct of counselling | 1st round (a)All Categories (b) All Reserved and Additional categories | To be notified |
2nd round (a) All Categories (b) All Reserved and Additional categories (c) General (after de-reservation) | To be notified |
PUTHAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for PUTHAT 2021must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria of PUTHAT at every stage of the admission process. The PUTHAT eligibility criteria 2021 includes the qualifying examination,minimum percentage/CGPA scored and the board from which the candidate has passed his examinations.
Eligibility criteria of PUTHAT
Candidates must have passed or are appearing in the 10+2 examination.
Class 10+2 must have been passed by Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE),New Delhi or its equivalent Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University/Council
Candidates must have not less than 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD categories) in the aggregate with English as one of the compulsory subjects
Who is ineligible to apply?
The candidates who have passed or will appear in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad, will not be allowed to apply for PUTHAT 2021 owing to its derecognition by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The examination which is conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, is not included in the booklet of recognised exams.
Documents and information to be kept ready before filling PUTHAT Application Form 2021
Candidates need to keep some documents ready before they start filling the application form. These are:
Email ID
Mobile number
Debit Card/Credit card/Net Banking
10th and 12th marksheet
Aadhar card/Identity Card
Scanned photograph of the candidate
Scanned signature of the candidate
PUTHAT Application Form 2021
The application form of PUTHAT 2021 will be released on the official website in March 2021 in online mode. Candidates applying must ensure they have the requisite documents before filling the PUTHAT 2021 application form. The step by step process to be followed is given below:
Steps to fill the PUTHAT 2021 registration form:
Step 1 - Registration
The following details in the application form of PUTHAT must be filled in order to register for the exam:
Name
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Date of birth
Mobile number
SMS Consent (Y/N)
Email
Category
In case one belongs to special category section, they will have to answer the following questions:
Are you or either of your parents class B/Class C regular employees of Panjab University? (Y/N)
Enter Panjab University regular employee PF number.
Press the 'Submit' button. Candidates will be redirected to a new page wherein they have to note down their application number, login ID and password. The login ID and password will be sent to their registered email ID and mobile number
Step 2 - Login
Login using your credentials i.e. mail id and password. After that applicants will be redirected to a page wherein they have to fill the remaining details, such as:
Choice of the course
Candidate Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Nationality
Area
Correspondence Address
Permanent Address
Mobile number
E-mail ID
Class 12th Roll No.
Class 12th Board/University
Year of Appearing/Passing (Class 12th)
Class 10th percentage
Step 3 - Uploading of Documents
Below is the list of documents to be uploaded while filling the application form of PUTHAT 2021
Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate
Scanned copy of signature
Step 4 - Make the Payment
Candidates can download the fee challan and deposit the fee in any branch of State bank of India using a website generated challan. The application fee with details is given in the table below:
Application fee
Categories | Application Fee |
General | Rs. 2175 |
SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 1088 |
Step 5 - Download the application form of PUTHAT 2021.
Step 6 - For future reference, candidates are advised to take the printout and keep it with them.
PUTHAT Exam Centres 2021
PUTHAT 2021 exam centre is the city or place where the entrance test will be held. PUTHAT exam will be conducted by the authorities concerned only in Chandigarh. The exact address of the PUTHAT exam centre 2021 where the student must report will be mentioned on the admit card.
PUTHAT 2021 Admit Card
The admit card for PUTHAT 2021 will be issued to only those candidates who have successfully registered and made the fee payment for the exam. PUTHAT admit card 2021 will be released in the first week of May, 15 days prior to the commencement of the exam. Candidates must note that the admit card won't be sent by the authorities either through post or courier. The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below:
Step 1 - Click on the official link to be provided.
Step 2 - Enter your login ID and password.
Step 3 - The admit card of PUTHAT 2021 that will contain roll number and examination centre will appear on the screen. The admit card here is the roll number slip provided by the authorities.
Step 4 - Download the admit card.
Step 5 - Take the printout of the admit card and keep it for future reference.
PUTHAT Exam Pattern 2021
According to the PUTHAT exam pattern 2021, the entrance test will be conducted in pen and paper based mode consisting of 100 questions. One mark is allotted for each question and 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect answer. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
PUTHAT - Scheme of Examination 2021
It is imperative for the candidates to know the syllabus of PUTHAT 2021 as it will help them to have an insight into the topics to be covered and paid more attention to.
The distribution of marks for different sections would be:
Exam Pattern of PUTHAT
Components | Number of questions | Marks |
1. | English aptitude | 30 |
2. | Current affairs and General awareness | 20 |
3. | Reasoning ability | 20 |
4. | Hospitality industry awareness | 30 |
PUTHAT Sample Paper 2021
Candidates should practice PUTHAT 2021 sample papers while preparing for the exam along with covering the syllabus. The sample paper of PUTHAT 2021 will help candidates know the variants of questions which could be asked in the exam. Also, practicing these will enable them to increase their efficiency which would be beneficial for them in order to score high marks. Candidates can download the sample paper of PUTHAT here.
PUTHAT Answer Key 2021
Once the entrance test is conducted, after a few days the authority will release the answer key along with the question paper in online mode in pdf format. With the help of it, students could cross- check their answers and assess their performance by calculating the probable scores.
The university provides the facility to the students to file an objection in PUTHAT answer key 2021. In case of any discrepancies the objections can be raised through email only. After the review of the experts, the final answer key will then be posted.
PUTHAT Cutoff 2021
A candidate shall be included in a particular merit list on the basis of attainment of a minimum cutoff required. Candidates securing equal marks will be bracketed together.Their inter se merit will be determined by the UIHTM as per Panjab University norms. Candidates, however, can refer to the previous year’s cut off for better knowledge.
Cutoff of PUTHAT
Categories | Cutoff Percentage |
Other category candidates | 15% |
SC/ST/Backward classes/Pwd | 10% |
PUTHAT Result 2021
The authorities will release the result of PUTHAT 2021 in online mode in the last week of May. The university will also release a merit list based on the marks secured by candidates in the exam. In order to clear the entrance test, students have to secure the minimum cutoff marks in the test. The students who qualify will be called for the counselling. Candidates will be able to download PUTHAT result online only as there will be separate result cards issued to students by the authority. These are the following steps in order to download your result:
Step 1 - Click on the link to be provided.
Step 2 - Enter your necessary credentials.
Step 3 - The result of PUTHAT will appear on the screen.
Step 4 - Download the result and take a printout for the future reference.
PUTHAT 2021 - Procedure of Counselling
The candidates who qualify Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test will have to fill the admission form along with the important documents and certificates as per the guidelines. The important certificate includes date of birth, qualifying examination and applicable category certificate.
PUTHAT Seat Allotment 2021
For the course which has 35 seats, the seats will be distributed among the various categories as under:
Seat Matrix
General | SC | ST | BC | Sports | Defence | Pwd | Riot/Terrorist victim | Freedom fighter | Total |
19 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
PUTHAT Fee Structure 2021
Course | First Installment* | Second Installment* |
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) | Rs 46,473+students welfare activities fund Rs 3000 | Rs. 34, 273 |
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM) | Rs 32,823 +students welfare activities fund Rs 3000 | Rs. 20,678 |
*Note-The fees are subject to change according to the latest notification by the institute
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - PUTHAT 2021 - Dates, Registrations, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
Question: What are the courses offered at Panjab University, Chandigarh?
Question: How many seats are there in BHMCT and BTTM courses for Indian aspirants?
Answer:
There are 60 and 30 seats for BHMCT and BTTM courses for Indian aspirants respectively.
Question: What is the application fee for General candidates who are applying for PUTHAT 2020\1?
Answer:
The application fee for General category candidates is Rs. 2175
Question: Is it necessary for a candidate to present a domicile certificate at the admission time?
Answer:
No it is not mandatory for the candidate. However the necessary documents would be the one prescribed as per the rules/regulation of the University.
Question: What are the different sections from which I should prepare for the entrance examination?
Answer:
According to the official website, the exam pattern of the test consists of the following sections- English aptitude, Current affairs and General awareness, Reasoning ability and Hospitality industry awareness.
Question: What are the changes that can be expected in PUTHAT 2021?
Answer:
The changes that can be expected are that the application fee and the admission fee may increase with regard to the previous year.
Question: What will be the mode of the examination?
Answer:
The exam will be conducted in an offline mode i.e. a pen and paper based test.
Question: Is there a negative marking in PUTHAT 2021?
Answer:
Yes +1 mark is provided for every correct answer while -0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect choice.
Question: What is the duration of the PUTHAT entrance test?
Answer:
The duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes i.e. 90 minutes.
Question: Will the test be conducted across different cities of India?
Answer:
No the exam will be conducted only in Chandigarh. Hence the candidates do not have an option to choose different exam centres.
Question: When will the application form of PUTHAT 2021 release?
Answer:
The application form will be released in the last week of March 2021.
Question: What is the mode of filling the form?
Answer:
The application form can be filled both via offline and online methods.
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Questions related to PUTHAT
What book should be recommanded for PUTHAT??
First of all it is necessary to be aware clearly of the syllabus you have to cover.
The questions will be asked from English Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Current Affairs and General Awareness,Hospitality industry awareness . The books you can refer to are:
- Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations (English)
- Pearson’s English
- Pratiyogita Darpan
- Manorama Yearbook
- Lucent’s GK
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
- 501 Challenging Logical reasoning Practice Book
Thank you
There are very less questions in PUTHAT sample paper which I have downloaded ,and only one sample paper is available for us..
Hello,
In case you have not downloaded these sample papers of PUTHAT, please check here-
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Let me also clear you with the benefits you will have of solving the sample papers from Careers360-
The sample paper of PUTHAT 2020 will help you know the variants of questions which could be asked in the exam. Also, practicing these will enable you to increase your efficiency which would be beneficial on the D-day in order to score high marks.