UPCATET

( UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test )

The UPCATET is an annual state-level admissions exam. The UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is an admission test for numerous undergraduate and graduate agricultural programs.

 

This entrance exam is solely open to candidates from Uttar Pradesh. These courses are offered by Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology in Meerut, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology in Kumarganj, and Banda University of Agriculture and Technology in Banda, among others. The UPCATET exam lasts three hours and is only offered offline (pen and paper).

 

UPCATET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

 

Look at the table below for the whole schedule of the UPCATET 2025 exam.

Event	Date
Release of UPCATET 2025 Application Form	March 2025
UPCATET Application Form 2025 Last Date	TBA
Last date to pay UPCATET 2025 Application Form Fee	TBA
UPCATET Application Form 2025 Correction	TBA
UPCATET 2025 Exam Date	TBA

UPCATET 2025 Highlights

 

The table below summarizes the essential elements and aspects of the UPCATET 2025 exam.

Full Form	Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test
UPCATET Conducting Body	Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
Level of UPCATET Exam	State-Level Exam
UPCATET Exam Frequency	Annual
Mode of UPCATET Exam	Offline
UPCATET Exam Duration	180 minutes (3 Hours)
Answering Medium	English and Hindi
UPCATET Total Marks	600 Marks
UPCATET 2023 Official Website	online.upcatetexam.org

 

UPCATET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

 

To participate in the UPCATET 2025, candidates must meet the qualifying standards specified by the organizing organization. The qualifying standards specify that applicants must have lived in UP for at least five years. Candidates who do not currently reside in Uttar Pradesh but have relatives who did may still take the test.

 

Candidates must, however, affirm that, in addition to submitting residence verification, they meet the course requirements. Here's a partial list:

Level of Course	Courses	Eligibility Criteria
UG Courses	B.Vsc and A.H. Courses	It is necessary to have a combined 50% grade in English and Physics on PCB or PCMB.
	B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering & Dairy Technology	Candidates who have the combination of agricultural science, PCB/PCMB/PCM on their score card may apply.
	B.Sc (Honours) Home Science and B.Fsc	Participants must have finished their 10+2 in conjunction with PCB, PCM, PCMB, and agricultural science.
	B.Tech in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical	All interested applicants must possess a current 10+2 grade transcript with PCM/PCMB.
PG Courses	M.V.Sc, M.Sc & MBA	All candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum requirements.

UPCATET 2025 Eligibility Age Criteria

 

After determining the qualifying conditions, candidates must consider their age. The UPCATET 2023 age eligibility criteria have changed. The specifications are as follows.

Courses	Age Criteria	General Category	Reserved Category and PH Category
B.V.Sc & A.H.	Minimum Age	17 years	17 years
	Maximum Age	25 years	30 years
Undergraduate Courses	Minimum Age	16 years	17 years
	Maximum Age	22 years	27 years
Graduate Courses	Minimum Age	No Age Limit
	Maximum Age

UPCATET 2025 Application Process

 

The registration phase is where the UPCATET 2025 application process begins. To begin the procedure, candidates must have the following papers on hand.

 

• Government of India Certified ID Card

• Father’s ID Card 

• Proof or Permanent Address. 

• Birth Certificate.

• Class 10 and 12 Marksheet

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

• Caste/ Category Certificate. 

• Candidates can begin the application procedure after they have all of the necessary documentation. The steps are as follows.

Particulars	Steps
Step 1 - Registration	Go to the official website of UPCATET. Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ option. An OTP will be sent to the candidate via SMS. The conducting authority will generate a new registration number and password. Utilise the registration details to fill up the application form.
Step 2 - Application Form Fill Up	Begin the UPCATET 2023 application process by entering the application number and password. Next, enter the essential details, such as personal and educational qualifications, and upload all the required documents. Further, make sure the centre code is entered correctly. Cross-check all the details mentioned and click on ‘Submit’.
Step 3 - Upload Documents	Keep the documents as mentioned earlier handy, and upload the documents in the specific dimension.
Step 4 - Pay the Fees	Once the application form is filled up with all the required documents, candidates can move forward to pay the fees. The fee for the general category is INR 1250/- The fee for the reserved category is INR 1050/-
Step 5 - Take Printout	After all the above steps are performed, candidates must take the printout of the application form for further use.

UPCATET Exam Centres Code 2025

 

Candidates will be given the option of selecting an exam centre when filling out the UPCATET 2025 application form. Candidates can find a list of UPCATET 2025 exam centers below:

 

• Ayodhya

• Agra

• Bareilly

• Banda

• Kanpur

• Meerut

• Varanasi

• Azamgarh

• Jhansi

• Lucknow

• Gorakhpur

 

UPCATET 2025 Admit Card

 

The UPCATET 2025 exam admittance card is an important document. Candidates are unable to take the exam unless they have a valid admission card. It is vital to review each item of information on the admittance card separately. The steps for downloading the admission card are listed here, along with all of the relevant facts that must be confirmed.

 

Information to be Checked in the Admit Card of UPCATET 2025

 

• Candidate’s Name

• Roll Number

• Exam Centre Code

• Date and Time of the Examination.

• DOB

• Signature of the Candidate.

• Photograph of the Candidate.

• Exam Day Guidelines.

 

Steps to Download the UPCATET 2025 Admit Card

 

• Go to the UPCATET 2025 official webpage.

• Locate the "Admit Card" link in the most recent exam update.

• Click the link, and then enter your application number and password in the relevant boxes.

• Clicking the link will take you to the admit card website.

• Verify all of the information on the UPCATET 2025 entrance card.

• Download the admittance card and keep it safe for future use.

Exam Pattern of UPCATET 2025 

 

Candidates must attend the offline component of the UPCATET 2025 and take the test in pen and paper format. Negative points will also be deducted for incorrect answers. For more particular information, go to the table.

Mode of Exam	Offline
Question Pattern	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Answering Medium	English and Hindi
Total Number of Questions	200
Correct Answer	3
Incorrect Answer	-1

 

UPCATET 2025 Syllabus

 

The majority of the material from the 10+2 syllabus is used in undergraduate courses. However, there are a few other topics.

 

Furthermore, the UPCATET syllabus for PG programmes is thorough; details are presented in the table below.

Courses	Syllabus
UG Syllabus
PCB/PCM	Physics Chemistry Biology/Mathematics General Studies
PAG/PHS	General Knowledge Agriculture Physics Agriculture Chemistry Agriculture Zoology Horticulture Animal Husbandry & Dairy Farming Agricultural Statistics Engineering Botany
PG Courses
Master of Science (M.Sc)	Biotech	Plant Biotechnology Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering Immunology/ Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology Bioinformatics Pathology & Microbiology Cell Biology Commercial Biotechnology Biochemistry & Physiology
	Home Science	Food and Nutrition General knowledge Home Science Extension Education Clothing and Textiles General Statistics Child Development Psychology
	Agriculture/Horticulture	Horticulture Soil Science Agronomy Agrometeorology Agriculture Engineering Animal Husbandry and Dairy/ Poultry Farming, Genetics Plant Breeding Basics of Biotechnology Extension Education Entomology Seed Technology Plant Pathology and Biostatistics Forestry Nematology and Soil Conservation
	Veterinary	Physiology and Biochemistry General Knowledge Surgery Radiology Microbiology Extension Animal Genetics & Breeding Pharmacology & Toxicology Pathology Animal Nutrition Epidemiology & Public Health Parasitology Medicine Gynaecology

Step to prepare for UPCATET 2025

 

Candidates who take the UPCATET must have a strategy and a goal in mind if they wish to do well and pass, as it is a difficult entrance exam. When preparing for the UPCATET, aspirants can use the strategies listed below.

 

 

• Know exam pattern for UPCATET

 

To pass the UPCATET 2023 test for the BSc and BTech programs, students must answer 200 multiple-choice questions worth 600 points in three hours. The test will be administered in both Hindi and English.

 

• UPCATET Marking Scheme

 

1. Each correctly answered question will be worth one mark.

2. The UPCATET 2020 admissions test carries a stigma.

3. Questions left unanswered will not be given credit.

 

 

• UPCATET Syllabus

 

1. To perform well on the UPCATET test, candidates must carefully read the syllabus. Aspirants should create a strategy for their plans on a monthly, weekly, and regular basis. There is no such thing as success without effort, and applicants can best prepare for the entrance exam by understanding which subjects require only basic comprehension and which necessitate extensive discussion. The applicant will benefit from the following advice:

2. Make a list of possible themes, noting each one separately.

3. Divide the themes and topics into simple and difficult categories depending on your personal experience.

4. Make a list of the topics with the highest weight, as determined by last year's test questions.

 

Go through Prep books

 

Candidates who want to perform well on the UPCATET exam should compile a list of books to read before the exam. Candidates should purchase at least two or three UPCATET preparation books, depending on the course they are applying for. Aspirants can utilize the books to determine which subjects to study and revise, as well as what to expect on the entrance exam. Candidates only need to buy the books required for the program they have applied for.

 

Prepare a Time Table

 

Make a list of the books you should read before taking the UPCATET if you want to perform well on the exam. Depending on the course they are applying for, candidates should buy at least two or three UPCATET preparation books. The books can assist candidates determine which topics to study and revise, as well as what to expect on the entrance exam. Only the books required for the programme to which the candidate has applied must be purchased.

 

Refer to Past Years Question Papers

 

To better understand the test format and structure, applicants for the UPCATET 2020 exam should solve question papers from the previous five years. By reviewing previous questions, candidates can identify which topics will help them perform better on the test and which are given a lot of weight.

 

Solve sample papers and Mock tests

 

The greatest way for a candidate to determine their strengths and areas for improvement is to complete question sheets, sample papers, and mock tests. As a result, candidates will be able to determine the optimal method to employ when answering the actual UPCATET question paper. Candidates can prepare for the entrance exam in a variety of ways, including time management and comprehending the format of the paper, by completing sample problems.

Step to Check UPCATET Answer Key 2025

 

• First, candidates must go to the official website or click on the aforementioned link.

• On the webpage, select the UPCATET 2023 link.

• To enter the portal, enter your UPCATET application ID, birthdate, and password.

• After successfully logging in, applicants can get the UPCATET Answer Key 2025 from the same website.

• Begin by calculating your projected total score by comparing your answers to the UPCATET Answer Key 2025. 

UPCATET 2025 Results

 

• Visit the official page for the UPCATET 2025 exam.

• Look for the button that says "UPCATET Results."

• After clicking the link, complete the form.

• Examine the information presented and the grades granted after the results are displayed.

• Finally, save the results somewhere safe in case you need them later.

 

UPCATET 2025 Cut Off

 

Candidates can evaluate the UPCATET cut off imposed by the conducting authority once the results for UPCATET 2025 are released. Typically, the barrier varies per category. Check the likely cutoff.

 

Furthermore, applicants can check the deadlines on the official website, download PDFs, and visit.

Category	Expected Cutoff
General	320 - 330
OBC	300 - 310
SC	290 - 300
ST	270 - 300

UPCATET 2025 Counselling 

 

The UPCATET counselling technique consists of several parts. To participate in the counselling process, you must complete the following steps. The steps are outlined in the table below:

Process	Details
Step 1 - Registration	Go to the official website for the counselling process. Next, ‘Password Creator for Counselling’ select this option. Now, candidates must enter their DOB and registration number. Once done, click on the ‘Generate OTP’ option. The generated OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number. The candidates must enter the OTP and click on the submit option. Further, candidates now require to create a new password and save it for further usage. As the next step, candidates must log in using the newly created login credentials and upload all the required documents. Pay the counselling registration fee.
Step 2 - Choice Filling (Online)	Candidates can advance to the choice filling option post registration. Login with valid credentials and click on the ‘Choice Lock Option’. Enter the choice of college and courses in a descending manner. Lastly, click on the ‘Save’ option.
Step 3 - Seat Allocation and Fee Deposit	The participating colleges will release the seat matrix after the choice filling.Candidates can check the college they have been assigned. NOTE: The allocation of the seats will depend on the vacancy and performance of the candidates.
Step 4 - Fee Deposit	Candidates need to reserve seats by paying INR 5000. However, candidates must ensure that they fill in the fee for a seat on the assigned date and time to visit the college.
Step 5 - Reporting to the Allotted College/ Institute	Candidates must visit the allotted college or institute to participate in counselling. Further, all the documents must be proper.

Required Rank for Counselling

 

The online counselling session is only available to students who have achieved the desired rank.

Caste	Rank (Expected)
General	1 to 5,557
OBC	1 to 5,556
SC	1 to 9,968
ST	1 to 9,718