The West Bengal University of Technology Post Graduate Entrance Test (WBUT PGET or MAKAUT PGET) 2026 is a state-level computer-based examination conducted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), formerly WBUT, for admissions to M.Tech and M.Pharm programs across its affiliated colleges and institutions in West Bengal.
Targeted at engineering, technology, and pharmacy graduates, including final-year students and GATE/GPAT qualifiers, the exam assesses candidates through three key sections: General Aptitude (20 marks, covering logical reasoning, puzzles, coding-decoding, and quantitative skills), Mathematics & Basic Sciences (30 marks, including linear algebra, calculus, probability, differential equations, and physics/chemistry fundamentals), and Subject-Specific topics (50 marks, branch-wise like VLSI for ECE, software engineering for CSE, or pharmaceutics for M.Pharm). The online CBT lasts 60-90 minutes with 100 MCQs totaling 100 marks, featuring +1 for correct answers and no negative marking, conducted once annually in English medium.
Tentative timelines include application forms opening in early June 2026 (fee Rs 600 General/ Rs 300 reserved), exam in mid-July, results by late July, and counseling in August via pget.examflix.in, where merit combines PGET scores (80% weight for non-GATE) with academics or GATE (70:30 split). Eligibility mandates a relevant B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.Arch or M.Sc. from AICTE/PCI-approved institutes, with sponsored candidates needing employer certification and one-year experience.
The application process involves online registration, document uploads (photo/signature), and fee payment, followed by admit card download. Post-results, online counseling features choice filling, seat allotment by rank/category, and physical reporting for verification with originals like mark sheets and category proofs. Preparation emphasizes GATE-level practice for core subjects, mock tests for aptitude, and previous PGET papers, as the syllabus mirrors undergraduate curricula without major changes year-over-year. No official 2026 brochure exists yet (as of December 2025), but patterns remain stable from 2025.
In conclusion, WBUT PGET 2026 offers a straightforward gateway for postgraduate technical education in West Bengal, favoring consistent performers in domain knowledge over rote learning, with ample opportunities via multiple counseling rounds and GATE integration; aspirants should monitor makautwb.ac.in and pget.examflix.in from May 2026 for precise updates to strategize effectively and secure preferred seats.
Name of Exam
West Bengal University of Technology Post Graduate Entrance Examination (WBUT / MAKAUT PGET)
Exam Level
State-level postgraduate entrance t
Conducted by
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal
Courses offered
M.Tech and M.Pharm programmes in Engineering, Technology and Pharmacy at MAKAUT and affiliated colleges
Exam Mode
Computer-based test (CBT) / online mode.
Registration Mode
Online at pget.examflix.in
Exam Frequency
Annually
Exam Duration
60- 900 minutes
Exam Medium
English
Application fee
600 for General/OBC and INR 300 for SC/ST/PwD
The list of important dates (tentative dates are provided here) for applicants participating in the WBU PGET 2026 can be seen below.
Events
Event Dates (Tentative)
Application form begins
June 2026 1st week
Last date to apply
June 2026 last week
Application Final Status
Late June 2026 (as per portal notice)
Admit Card Release
July 2026 (1st–2nd week)
Exam Date
July 2026 (2nd–3rd week)
Answer key
Within a few days after exam (if released)
Result
Around 15 July 2026 (rank card date indicated)
Counselling
Late July–August 2026
The candidate must review the eligibility requirements listed below before completing the WBU PGET application form.
The entire application is online at pget.examflix.in.
WBUT PGET 2026 admit card (also called hall ticket) releases online approximately 3-5 days before the exam date, tentatively in early July 2026, exclusively for candidates who completed registration and fee payment at pget.examflix.in.
Steps to Download:
Details Printed on Admit Card
The hall ticket contains:
The syllabus has three broad components:
Section
Questions
Marks
General (Aptitude/Reasoning/English)
20
Mathematics & Basic Sciences
30
Subject-Specific (Engineering/Pharmacy)
50
Total
100
Marking Scheme: Candidates receive one mark for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Duration: The exam is typically conducted in a computer-based test format, lasting for 60- 90 minutes
WBUT PGET 2026 results will be declared online by MAKAUT in July 2026. Candidates can check their scores and ranks by logging into the official portal with their application credentials. Counseling will follow soon after the result announcement.
WBUT PGET 2026 counseling is an online, merit-based process through which MAKAUT allots M.Tech/M.Pharm seats in university and affiliated colleges based on PGET/GATE/GPAT performance.
Q1. What is WBUT PGET?
Ans. WBUT PGET (Post Graduate Entrance Test) is conducted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, formerly WBUT) for admission into M.Tech and M.Pharm courses in affiliated colleges.
Q2. When will WBUT PGET 2026 be conducted?
Ans. The exam is expected to be held in July 2026. Application forms will likely be released in May–June 2026.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply?
Ans. Required eligibility criteria-
Q4. What is the exam pattern?
Ans. Exam pattern of WBU PGET-
Q5. What is the syllabus?
Ans. Based on the undergraduate curriculum of Engineering /Technology/ Pharmacy. Questions test subject knowledge, analytical ability, and applied concepts
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