About UPCATET
The UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) is a state-led entrance exam held to provide admission to Uttar Pradesh residents to various undergraduate and graduate programmes offered at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology in Meerut, and Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology in Meerut. The UPCATET is a state-level entrance exam held once a year. The UPCATET is a three-hour test that can be taken online or offline (pen & paper test).
UPCATET 2024 Highlights
Exam Name |
Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) |
Conducting Body |
Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Medium |
English & Hindi |
Exam Level |
State |
Courses |
Under Graduates, Post Graduate and PhD |
Seats Offered |
- UG – 1734
- PG – 583
- PhD – 258
- Diploma – 100
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UPCATET 2024 Exam Dates
All the significant dates of events mentioned below are tentative and have been delayed or have been already extended because of the pandemic situation in the country. Follow for the official schedule of UPCATET 2024:
Event |
Date |
Online UPCATET Application Form 2024 |
February 28 – April 30, 2024 (Extended) |
Last date for application fee payment online |
May 1, 2024 |
Form Correction Window |
May 3 – 5, 2024 |
Availability of UPCATET Admit Card |
July 20, 2024 (Tentative) |
UPCATET 2024 Exam Date |
August 12 & 13, 2024 |
Result Declaration |
To be announced |
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UPCATET 2024 Eligibility
Candidates must check if they meet the qualifying requirements before filling out the application form. All applicants must provide their physical fitness certificate in the manner given on the official website, which must be certified by a registered medical practitioner.
Course |
Minimum Qualification |
Subject Required |
Minimum Marks |
B.Sc. (Hon) Agriculture |
12th Standard |
Agricultural Science |
60% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Horticulture |
12th Standard |
PCB |
60% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Forestry |
12th Standard |
PCM |
60% |
Bachelor in Fisheries Science |
12th Standard |
PCMB |
60% |
Bachelor in Veterinary Science |
12th Standard |
PCB / PCMB & English |
50% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Home Science |
12th Standard |
Arts with Home Science / PCB/PCM/PCMB/Agricultural Science |
60% |
M.Sc. Agriculture Biochemistry / Agricultural Economics/ Agricultural Economics & Management/ Agronomy/ Animal Husbandry/ Dairy Technology/ Live Stock Production and Management/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Soil Science/ Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry |
B.Sc. Agriculture |
- |
60% |
M.Sc. Home Science |
BSc Home Science |
- |
60% |
M.Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology |
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology |
- |
60% |
M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology/ Horticulture/ Nematology |
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture |
- |
60% |
M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics |
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture |
- |
60% |
M.Sc. Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology/ Seed Science & Technology/ Soil Conservation & Water Management |
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry |
- |
60% |
Masters in Veterinary Science |
B.V Sc & AH |
- |
OGPA 5.50 |
Age Restriction
- As of December 31, 2024, the minimum age limit for courses BVS and C & AH is 17 years, with a maximum age limit of 23 years for SC/ST and OBC students.
- Students for the other courses must be at least 16 years old and no more than 22 years old, with a 5-year age limit for SC/ST OBC candidates.
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UPCATET Application Form 2024
Students can find information about the UPCATET 2024 online application form here:
- From February 18, 2024, through April 30, 2024, the UPCATET Application Form 2024 was available on the official website.
- Students should carefully fill out all of the details on the application form, and the entire application process will be conducted entirely online.
- Candidates must submit a scanned image of a recent photo (online mode).
- Candidates should print a copy of the fully completed application form for future reference.
- There is no option to deliver the application form as an offline/hard copy.
UPCATET 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for OBC and General Category candidates is INR 1250, and for SC/ST candidates is INR 1050, and it should be deposited in the form of a bank draught at any SBI branch.
Category |
Application Fee |
General and Other Backward Class |
INR 1250 |
SC / ST |
INR 1050 |
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UPCATET Syllabus
The UPCATET Syllabus is based on high school physics, chemistry, math, and biology standards. The fundamental syllabus for all of the programmes in the test may be found here.
Undergraduate Program: Syllabus for Intermediate Examinations in the particular topic as prescribed by the UP Board.
Master's Program: Syllabus of the relevant undergraduate course
PhD Program: Master's Program Syllabus of the Concerned Subject
MBA (Agri. Business) Program
- General Knowledge
- Reasoning & Aptitude
- General English of High School Standard
Admit Card for UPCATET 2024
The Admit Card will be accessible on the official website only. It is not sent to the candidate through courier or regular mail. Without an admission card, candidates are not permitted to enter the exam venue.
You must also bring one kind of picture identification
- Driving license
- Voter ID
- PAN card
- Aadhar card or any other govt. ID and
- An affidavit signed by the Notary officer with a photo in which the photo of the applicant is attached and visible.
Candidates will not be allowed to sit for UPCATET 2024 unless they present valid photo verification.
Candidates are recommended to download two copies of the UPCATET Admit Card 2024, one of which must be self-attested and deposited with the invigilator for their signature and will be kept and used during the counselling process, and the other of which must be carried on the examination day.
How to Get an Admit Card and How to Download It
- To begin, go to upcatet.org, which is the official webpage.
- "UPCATET Admit Card" is the URL to click.
- Class group, challan number/registration number/roll number, and date of birth are all essential credentials.
- On your screen, the UPCATET Admit Card will appear.
- Examine and save the file for later use.
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UPCATET 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates who desire to take the exam should be familiar with the UPCATET 2024 Exam Pattern, which has been established by the conducting organisation.
The test consists of multiple-choice questions with an objective format.
The exam lasts 3 hours for UG students, 3 hours for PG students (excluding MBA students), and 2 hours for PhD students.
The language and mode of the question paper are in both English and Hindi.
For BSc and BTech course admissions, there will be four groups of UPCATET exam papers as follows:
Course Opted |
Segment |
Subjects Covered |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Bachelor Degree in Science courses (Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and Veterinary Science) |
PCB |
General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
200 |
600 |
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science, B.Tech |
PCM |
General Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
200 |
600 |
B.Sc. Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, B.Tech Courses |
PAG |
General Studies, Agriculture Physics, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology, Agriculture Botany, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Statistics, Mathematics |
200 |
600 |
B.Sc. Home Science |
- |
General Studies, English, Hindi, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Home Science |
200 |
600 |
The post-graduation courses exam pattern will contain questions from the subject of their specialization –
Course Applied for |
Subjects Covered |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
M Sc Home science |
General Studies, Food & Nutrition, Home Management, Child Development, Home Science, Clothing & Textiles, Statistics |
200 |
600 |
Masters in Agriculture and Horticulture |
General Studies, Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Horticulture, Soil Science, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agriculture Biochemistry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology & Nematology, Agriculture Economics, Seed Technology, Soil Conservation, Statistics, Biotechnology, Forestry |
200 |
600 |
M. SC |
General Studies, Veterinary Microbiology, LPM, Surgery & Radiology, Animal genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Physiology & Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Parasitology, Pathology, Epidemiology & Public Health, Gynaecology, Medicine |
200 |
600 |
Marking Scheme
- Students receive three marks for each correct answer.
- Candidates are urged to read the questions carefully because each incorrect response will result in a deduction of one mark from the overall score.
- Unanswered questions do not result in a deduction of marks.
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UPCATET 2024 Exam Center
- The UPCATET 2024 examination will be held in six cities: Banda, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Meerut, Lucknow, and Varanasi.
- If there are no seats available at the chosen exam centre, the next closest centre will be assigned.
- To avoid last-minute hassles and delays, arrive at the exam centre one hour early.
- The exam centre will not be altered once it has been assigned.
UPCATET 2024 Result
Following the successful conclusion of the exam, NDUAT, Ayodhya will release the UPCATET 2024 result. Candidates can verify their results using their application number, roll number, and birth date. Candidates should keep in mind that the date of birth they provide on the website to verify their results must be in the format date-month-year.
How to Check UPCATET Result 2024
- Step 1: First, go to the UPCATET exam's official website.
- Step 2: Select “UPCATET Result 2024” from the drop-down menu.
- Step 3: Fill in your class group, challan number, registration number, and roll number, as well as your date of birth.
- Step 4: Check your UPCATET exam results.
- Step 5: Print the UPCATET scorecard after downloading it.
In the UPCATET, the cutoff percentage of marks is normally 20% for General/ OBC and 10% for SC/ ST.
Category |
Cut off |
General |
20 % |
SC/ST |
10 % |
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UPCATET 2024 Counselling
The UPCATET 2024 counselling process will begin on July 5, 2024. Individual call letters will not be sent to applicants. Admission will be based on the merit list, which will be determined by the marks obtained in the UPCATET 2024.
- Following the announcement of the UPCATET results, all qualified candidates are counselled and assigned seats in their desired courses and universities.
- Seats are assigned based on merit, reservation, and preference at the time of counselling.
- Candidates can download their UPCATET 2024 counselling letters after the results are released from the exam's official website.
- The date, time, and location of the UPCATET counselling session would be included in the letter.
- All candidates must attend counselling according to the timetable provided in the letter.
Documents required for counselling 2024 for UPCATET
The following are the documents that candidates must bring to the UPCATET 2024 counselling session. It should be mentioned that candidates must bring five sets of all documents with them.
Registrar/ Principal/ Dean of last attended college/ institution attested copy of the online application form |
Photocopies of Class X and XII certificates and mark sheets that have been attested |
Original and verified photocopies of Bachelor's and Master's degree mark sheets and certificates |
The relevant government in Uttar Pradesh has issued a domicile certificate. |
Original copy of sport weightage certificate |
Original character and conduct certificate from the head of the last college or institution attended. |
On the back of five passport-size images, write your name and roll number. |
Original copy of OBC category certificate dated after March 31, 2024, or valid at the time of counselling |
An affidavit describing a break of more than three months since leaving the last college or institution attended. |
A copy of the transfer/migration certificate in its original form |
Issue 2 drafts of INR 500 (counselling fee) and INR 5,000 (initiation fee) |
Candidates who do not show up when their names are announced will be offered a second chance later in the day. However, according to the official website, such candidates "may claim only the programmes in which seats are available at that time and as per their qualifications/groups."
Note: If a candidate fails to provide any of the above-mentioned certificates, as well as counselling or the advance institution cost, their admission will be revoked.
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UPCATET Answer Key
After the examination, the UPCATET Exam Answer Key will be issued. All of the answers are listed in the answer key according to their particular sets, which are often asked during the examination period. With the help of the appropriate answer key, the candidate can match their answer or say the probable score. Candidates can check out the UPCATET Answer Key 2024-22 by visiting the university's official website, www.upcatetonline.org, and the answer key will be updated soon under the notification section. After the exam, the UPCATET Answer key 2024-22 will be released.
Candidates can use the answer key to check whether their response is accurate or incorrect, as well as how many approximate marks they earned. By matching questions to the UPCATET Exam Answer Key, the candidate can quickly determine their score and exam status.
Documents Required at Counselling
Documents required at TANCET 2024 Counselling are the following:
- 1. TANCET scorecard
- 2. TANCET Counselling call letter
- 3. Documents depicting past academic records
- 4. TANCET admit card
- 5. Tamil Nadu domicile certificate
- 6. Other documents specified in the counselling brochure
UPCATET FAQ
Q: Who should I contact if I have a problem with my admit card?
A: If a student has an issue with his or her admission card, he or she should report it to the conducting authority.
Q: Is it possible to apply online?
A: Candidates can also submit their applications by mail.
Q: Can a student from another country apply for admission?
A: Yes, if the relations are present Uttar Pradesh residents.
Q: How long are the exams for PhD and MBA agriculture programmes?
A: The exam will last two hours.
Q: What are the most prevalent subjects for UG programme admission?
A: Except for the B.sc programme, general studies, physics, chemistry, and English are required subjects for all UG programmes.
Q: What are some of the most prevalent subjects for PhD programmes?
A: For PhD programmes, general studies and statistics are common disciplines.
Q: Is there a penalty for not registering on time?
A: Yes, there is a penalty for not registering on time.
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