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PU MET stands for the Panjab University Management Entrance Test. It is conducted by Panjab University annually. The exam is conducted to select eligible and qualified candidates for admission to the sectoral MBA programmes at the University Institute of Applied Management Sciences (UIAMS).
The registration process for the PU MET exam 2023 has already begun starting 30th January 2023 onwards. The PU MET exam 2023 for the various MBA programmes will be conducted on 16th April 2023.
| Name of the Exam | Panjab University Management Entrance Test (PU MET) |
| Examination Conducting Body | Panjab University |
| Level of Exam | University-level entrance exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Type of Question | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Language of the Examination | English |
| Official Website | https://puchd.ac.in/ |
This Blog Includes:
Best Books for PU MET 2023
Candidates who wish to ace this examination should ensure that they have the best of resources and study material available to them. Here are some of our recommended books for each section of the exam as per the subjects:
English Comprehension
The English comprehension section tests the candidates on the basics of general English and comprehension.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Objective General English | S. P. Bakshi |
| Perfect Competitive English | V. K. Sinha |
| Quick learning Objective General English | R. S. Aggarwal and Vikas Aggarwal |
| Competitive General English | Kiran Prakashan |
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General Knowledge
General knowledge tests the candidates’ in-depth knowledge of current affairs in India and all over the world.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| Arihant General Knowledge 2023 | Manohar Pandey |
| Rapidfire General Knowledge 2023 for Competitive Exams 5th Edition | Disha Experts |
| Static General Knowledge (Static GK) 3rd Edition | AP Bhardwaj |
| 1400+ MCQs with Explanatory Notes for General Knowledge | Disha Experts |
| General knowledge | Lucent’s |
Economics and Business Environment Awareness
The economic and business environment awareness section consists of questions related to the external economic factors that influence consumers and businesses and the performance of a company.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| Taxmann Cracker Economic and Business Environment | Dr Ritu Gupta |
| S. Chand Economic Environment of Business | Dr H. L. Ahuja |
| Economics and Business Environment | K. L. Rasure |
| Economics and Business Environment | Wim Hulleman and Ad Marijs |
Data Interpretation and Problem-Solving
This section of the entrance exam will test the problem-solving skills and understanding and analytical skills of the appearing candidates.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| Data Interpretation Simplified | Jaggan Saneja |
| Arihant Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha and Bajaj Sandeep |
| S. Chand An Advanced Approach to Data Interpretation | R. S. Aggarwal |
| A Complete Book on Data Interpretation and Analysis | Adda247 Publications |
Numerical Ability
This section tests the comprehension, reasoning and basic numerical skills of the candidate. The examinee must be well aware of arithmetical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R. S. Aggarwal |
| Numerical Ability and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | P. K. Mittal |
| Arihant Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma |
| Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude | Dr A. B. Rao |
| Objective Arithmetic: Numerical Ability Tests for Competitive Examinations | R. S. Aggarwal |
Verbal Ability/Reasoning
Verbal reasoning section tests the candidate’s ability to understand and reason concepts with words.
| Books | Authors/Publishers |
| S. Chand A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R. S. Aggarwal |
| Arihant Verbal Reasoning | Indu Sijwali and B. S. Sijwali |
| Wiley’s Verbal Ability and Reasoning for Competitive Examinations | P. A. Anand and Lalit Singh |
| Analytical Reasoning | M. K. Pandey |
| Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical & Critical) for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
FAQs
The Panjab University conducts the PU MET exam annually.
The duration of the PU MET exam 2023 is 2 hours (120 minutes).
The examination will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper).
Every year thousands of candidates appear for the PU MET to get admitted to various management programmes. To help students prepare well in advance for the entrance exam, we have provided a list of some of the best books in this blog to help them study accordingly and ace the exam with a strategic approach. We hope candidates find it useful and it will help aid their preparation for the exam.
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