The Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) 2025 is the gateway to premier undergraduate programs in Hotel Management and Tourism at the University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM), Panjab University, Chandigarh. If you aspire to build a career in hospitality, catering, or tourism, this entrance exam is your key to success.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PUTHAT 2025
STARTING DATE : March 11, 2025
LAST DATE : April 8, 2025 EXTEND (16th April 2025)
LAST DATE FOR DEPOSIT OF FEE THROUGH ONLINE MODE : April 10, 2025 EXTEND (16th April 2025)
ADMIT CARD RELEASE : April 22, 2025
DATE AND TIME OF ENTRANCE TEST : April 25, 2025 (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
ANSWER KEY RELEASE : April 30, 2025
ENTRANCE TEST RESULT : May 14, 2025
COUNSELLING DATES : To be notified
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR PUTHAT 2025
Registration Link : CLICK HERE REGISTRATION LINK
Prospectus 2025 : CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS
Department Website : CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Previous Year Question Paper : CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
COURSES AVAILABLE THROUGH PUTHAT 2025
PUTHAT 2025 allows admission into the following 4-year undergraduate programs:
1. Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
2. Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM)
TOTAL SEATS
For Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (Four Year Programme) : 60 + 06 NRI + 03 Foreign National = Total 69 Seats
For Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management : 30 + 03 NRI + 02 Foreign National = Total 35 Seats
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
- Minimum marks required:
- General category: 50%
- SC/ST/BC/PwD: 45%
- English must be a compulsory subject in 10+2.
PUTHAT 2025 EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
The exam duration is 90 minutes, and it consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Components And Number Of Questions
1. English Aptitude - 30 Question
2. Current Affairs and General Awareness - 20 Question
3. Reasoning Ability - 20 Question
4. Hospitality Industry Awareness - 30 Question
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Wrong Answer: -0.25 marks (Negative Marking)
- Unattempted Question: No marks deducted
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PUTHAT 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Register Online: Visit PUTHAT OFFICIAL WEBSITE and generate Login ID & Password.
2. Pay the Fee:
- General Category: Rs. 2710/-
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 1355/-
3. Upload Documents:
- Scanned Photograph & Signature
- Relevant Category Certificate (if applicable)
4. Download Admit Card: Available from April 22, 2025.
Q. WHY CHOOSE UIHTM AT PANJAB UNIVERSITY?
- Top-Ranked Institute: One of India’s leading hotel & tourism institutes.
- Industry-Ready Curriculum: Designed with real-world applications in mind.
- Global Career Opportunities: Graduates placed in top hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Well-equipped kitchens, training restaurants, and tourism labs.
