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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDPU), Gandhinagar, established in 2007, is a private university recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade. Formerly known as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, PDPU houses four schools: School of Energy Technology, School of Technology, School of Management, and School of Liberal Studies, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Engineering, Management, Sciences, and Liberal Studies. Admission for the 2025-26 academic session is primarily entrance-based for professional courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA, while merit-based for others like B.Sc, BA, and M.Sc. The admission process involves online registration through the university’s website or national/state-level counseling portals. Below are the details for courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and updated dates for PDPU admission 2025.
| Particulars | PDPU Admission Highlights 2025 | 
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral | 
| Popular Courses | B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D. | 
| Admission Criteria | Entrance-based and Merit-based | 
| Entrance Exams Accepted | JEE Main, GATE, CAT, XAT, NMAT, Written Test (for select programs) | 
| Application Mode | Online | 
| Official Website | www.pdpu.ac.in | 
| Event | Date | 
|---|---|
| BTech Application Last Date | September 30, 2025 | 
| MBA Application Last Date | September 30, 2025 | 
| CAT/XAT/NMAT Date | November 23, 2025 (CAT), January 4, 2026 (XAT), October 15, 2025 (NMAT) | 
| MBA Merit List Release | February 15, 2026 | 
| MBA Counseling/Seat Allotment | March 1, 2026 | 
| BBA Application Last Date | September 30, 2025 | 
| BBA Merit List Release | November 15, 2025 | 
| BBA Counseling/Seat Allotment | December 1, 2025 | 
PDPU offers a full-time B.Tech for 4 years in specializations including Petroleum Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Admission is based on JEE Main scores, with 35% seats reserved for candidates from Gujarat schools via ACPC counseling and the rest through all-India quota. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). The total fees range from INR 9.72 lakh to 10.53 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Tech | 
| Duration | 4 Years | 
| Specializations | Petroleum Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering | 
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | 
| Selection Criteria | JEE Main scores + ACPC/University Counselling | 
| Counselling | ACPC (Gujarat quota), PDPU Counselling (All-India quota) | 
| Total Fees | INR 9.72 lakh–10.53 lakh | 
| Seats | Varies by specialization | 
| Application Fees | INR 700 | 
PDPU offers a full-time BBA (Hons.) for 4 years in specializations including Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. Admission is based on a Written Test and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by the university or SAT India scores. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 45% marks. The total fees are approximately INR 9.36 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | BBA (Hons.) | 
| Duration | 4 Years | 
| Specializations | Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management | 
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks | 
| Selection Criteria | Written Test + PI or SAT India scores | 
| Counselling | University Counselling | 
| Total Fees | INR 9.36 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | Varies | 
| Application Fees | INR 700 | 
PDPU offers a full-time B.Sc (Hons.) for 4 years in specializations including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Admission is merit-based, based on 10+2 marks. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with relevant subjects and 45% marks. The total fees are approximately INR 9.36 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Sc (Hons.) | 
| Duration | 4 Years | 
| Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 
| Eligibility | 10+2 with relevant subjects and 45% marks | 
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 | 
| Counselling | Not applicable | 
| Total Fees | INR 9.36 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | Varies | 
| Application Fees | INR 700 | 
PDPU offers a full-time BA (Hons.) for 4 years in specializations including English, Public Administration, and Economics. Admission is based on a Written Test and PI or SAT India scores. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 45% marks. The total fees are approximately INR 9.36 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | BA (Hons.) | 
| Duration | 4 Years | 
| Specializations | English, Public Administration, Economics | 
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks | 
| Selection Criteria | Written Test + PI or SAT India scores | 
| Counselling | University Counselling | 
| Total Fees | INR 9.36 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | Varies | 
| Application Fees | INR 700 | 
PDPU offers a full-time MBA for 2 years in specializations including Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, and Marketing. Admission is based on CAT, XAT, or NMAT scores, followed by a PI. The eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). The total fees are approximately INR 8.1 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | MBA | 
| Duration | 2 Years | 
| Specializations | Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, Marketing | 
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | 
| Selection Criteria | CAT/XAT/NMAT scores + PI | 
| Counselling | University Counselling | 
| Total Fees | INR 8.1 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | 150 | 
| Application Fees | INR 1,500 | 
PDPU offers a full-time M.Tech for 2 years in 16 specializations, including Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Admission is based on GATE scores (50% seats) or merit in B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks/CPI 6.5 for non-GATE candidates (50% seats), followed by a PI. The eligibility criteria include a B.E./B.Tech degree with 60% marks. The total fees are approximately INR 3.06 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Tech | 
| Duration | 2 Years | 
| Specializations | Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, others | 
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks or CPI 6.5 | 
| Selection Criteria | GATE scores (50% seats) or merit in B.E./B.Tech (50% seats) + PI | 
| Counselling | University Counselling | 
| Total Fees | INR 3.06 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | 18 per specialization | 
| Application Fees | INR 500 | 
PDPU offers a full-time M.Sc for 2 years in specializations including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Admission is based on a Written Test and PI conducted by the university. The eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with 50% marks. The total fees are approximately INR 3.9 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Sc | 
| Duration | 2 Years | 
| Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% marks | 
| Selection Criteria | Written Test + PI | 
| Counselling | University Counselling | 
| Total Fees | INR 3.9 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | 25 per specialization | 
| Application Fees | INR 700 | 
PDPU offers a full-time/part-time Ph.D. for 3–6 years in disciplines like Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Liberal Studies. Admission is based on a Written Aptitude Test (WAT) and PI conducted by the university. The eligibility criteria include a master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). The total fees are approximately INR 1.5 lakh. More details are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details | 
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. | 
| Duration | 3–6 Years | 
| Specializations | Engineering, Sciences, Management, Liberal Studies | 
| Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) | 
| Selection Criteria | Written Aptitude Test (WAT) + PI | 
| Counselling | Not applicable | 
| Total Fees | INR 1.5 lakh (approx.) | 
| Seats | Varies | 
| Application Fees | INR 1,500 | 
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Entrance Exam | Selection Process | Application Fee | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (4 Years) | 10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). For Biotechnology/Bioengineering, PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) also eligible. | JEE Main 2025 (All India/Gujarat seats) or GUJCET 2025 (Gujarat seats via ACPC). | Merit list based on JEE Main CRL Rank or GUJCET rank, followed by online counseling. | INR 700 | 
| B.Sc (Hons.) (4 Years) | 10+2 in any stream, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). | Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Merit based on written test, interview, and 10+2 marks. | INR 700 | 
| BA (Hons.) (4 Years) | 10+2 in any stream, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). | Aptitude Test + Creative Writing + Personal Interview or SAT Score + Personal Interview. | Merit based on test/SAT score and interview performance. | INR 1,200 | 
| BBA (Hons.) (4 Years) | 10+2 in any stream, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). | Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Merit based on test and interview performance. | INR 1,200 | 
| B.Com (Hons.) (4 Years) | 10+2 in any stream, minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). | Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Merit based on test and interview performance. | INR 1,500 | 
| M.Tech (2 Years) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST). | GATE 2025 (preferred) or PDEU’s Written Test + Interview (for non-GATE candidates). | 50% weightage to GATE score, 50% to interview for GATE-qualified candidates; merit-based for others. | INR 500 | 
| MBA (2 Years) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). | CAT 2024/XAT 2025/NMAT 2024/MAT 2024 onwards. | Shortlisting based on entrance exam score, followed by Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). | INR 1,000 | 
| M.Sc (2 Years) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate. | Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Merit based on test and interview performance. | INR 700 | 
| MA (2 Years) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate. | Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Merit based on test and interview performance. | INR 700 | 
| Ph.D. | Master’s degree in relevant field with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). | Written Aptitude Test (WAT) + Personal Interview conducted by PDEU. | Selection based on WAT score, interview, and academic record. | INR 700 | 
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