UPCATET

 

 

UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test)

 

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test for 2023 will be held. It is held for admissions into different Undergraduate, Graduate, Diploma, and PhD programmes at UP-based institutions. This examination is required for enrollment in agricultural courses. The organisation in charge of administering the test is the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, located in Kanpur.

Additionally, the test is administered in only a few locations, including Kanpur, Ayodhya, Meerut, Banda, Varanasi, and Lucknow. Candidates that successfully pass the exam with the desired outcomes are given the seats.

 

  

Entrance Exam Highlights

 

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 2023: Important Dates (Tentative)

 

The UPCATET dates will be announced by the conducting authority, and we will update this page to reflect those dates. These dates are based on the months shown in the table.

 

Events	Dates (Tentative)
UPCATET2023 Application Window Opening Date	March 2023
Last Date to Fill Registration Form	April 2023
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	April 2023
Admit Card Release Date	June 2023
UPCATET 2023 Exam Dates	June 2023
Declaration of Results	July 2023

 

 

UPCATET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

 

Candidates must fulfil the requirements for eligibility that the conducting body specifies in order to take part in UPCATET 2023. The qualifying requirements make it clear that applicants must have lived in UP for at least five years. Candidates who do not currently reside in the state of Uttar Pradesh but whose ancestors did may still participate in the test.

Candidates must, however, confirm that, in addition to providing residence verification, they also meet the requirements for each course. The following is a list of some of those:

 

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 2023 Eligibility Age Criteria

 

Candidates must consider age once the qualifying requirements have been identified. The UPCATET 2023 age eligibility requirements have changed. The specifics of the same are listed below.

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 2023 Application Process

 

The registration step is where the UPCATET 2023 application process will start. To start the procedure, candidates must have the papers listed below 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. 

Once all the documents are handy, candidates can begin the application process. 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 2023

 

There are 6 centres available for applicants to select from when deciding where to take the test. The following table lists the exam sites for UPCATET 2023 along with their codes:

Code	City
1.	Kanpur
2.	Ayodhya
3.	Meerut
4.	Banda
5.	Varanasi
6.	Lucknow

 

  

UPCATET 2023 Admit Card

 

A crucial document is the admission card for the UPCATET 2023 examination. Candidates are unable to take the exam if they do not have a valid admit card. It is necessary to examine each piece of information on the admission card independently. The processes to download the admit card are listed here, along with all the important details that should be verified.

 

Information to be Checked in the Admit Card of UPCATET 2023

 

• 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 2023 Admit Card

 

The steps to take in order to download your UPCATET 2023 admission card are as follows:

1. Visit the UPCATET 2023 official website.
2. Find the "Admit Card" link in the most recent exam update.
3. Click the link, then fill out the required fields using the application number and password.
4. The admit card page will be reached after clicking the link.
5. Verify all the information on the UPCATET 2023 admission card.
6. For future use, download and carefully store the admission card.

 

 

Exam Pattern of UPCATET 2023 

 

Candidates must show up for the test and take it in pen and paper format during the offline portion of the UPCATET 2023. Negative points will also be deducted for wrong responses. Check the table for more specific details.

 

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 2023 Syllabus

 

The majority of the material covered in the 10+2 syllabus is used in the UG courses. There are some other topics, though.

Additionally, the UPCATET syllabus for PG programmes is comprehensive; specifics are provided 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 2023

 

Candidates who take the UPCATET must have a strategy and a goal in mind if they want to do well and pass because it is a very tough entrance exam. Aspirants can employ the following preparation strategy techniques when preparing for the UPCATET.

 

 

Know exam pattern for UPCATET

 

In order to pass the UPCATET 2023 test for the BSc and BTech programmes, students must complete 200 multiple-choice questions for 600 points in three hours. The test will be offered in both Hindi and English.

 

 

UPCATET Marking Scheme

 

• One mark will be given for each question that is successfully answered.
• The UPCATET 2020 admission test has a stigma.
• Questions left unanswered won't be given any credit.

 

 

UPCATET Syllabus

 

• To do well on the UPCATET test, candidates must attentively read through the curriculum. Aspirants need to develop a strategy for their plans on a monthly, weekly, and frequent basis. There is no such thing as success without work, and applicants may best prepare for the entrance test by knowing which subjects require only a basic comprehension and which require in-depth discussion. The applicant will be helped in doing so by the following advice:
• Make a list of prospective themes, listing each one separately.
• Divide the themes and topics into groups for easy and challenging based on your personal experience.
• Make a list of the topics that have the most weight, as indicated by last year's test questions.

 

 

Go through Prep books

 

Candidates who want to do well on the UPCATET exam should make a list of books they should read for the entrance exam. Candidates can buy at least two or three UPCATET prep books, depending on the course they are applying for. Aspirants may use the books to figure out which subjects to cover and review, as well as what to expect on the entrance exam. Candidates only need to purchase the necessary books for the program they have applied for.

 

Prepare a Time Table

Make a list of the books you should read in preparation for the UPCATET if you want to do well on the test. Depending on the course they are applying for, candidates can purchase at least two or three UPCATET preparation books. The books can help candidates decide which topics to study and revise as well as what to expect on the entrance test. Only the books required for the programme for which the candidate has applied need to be purchased.

 

Refer to Past Years Question Papers

To better grasp the test format and structure, candidates for the UPCATET 2020 exam should solve the question papers from the past five years. By studying the past questions, candidates may determine which topics will help them do better on the test and which subjects are given a lot of weight.

 

Solve sample papers and Mock tests

The best approach for a candidate to identify their strong points and areas for improvement is to complete question sheets, sample papers, and mock exams. As a consequence, candidates will be able to choose the best strategy to use when answering the actual UPCATET question paper. Candidates can prepare for the entrance test in a number of methods, from time management to understanding the format of the paper, by solving practice problems.

 

 

Step to Check UPCATET Answer Key 2023

 

The actions listed below should be followed by candidates to study the UPCATET Answer Key 2023:

• First, candidates must visit the official website or click on the aforementioned link.
• On the webpage, click the UPCATET 2023 link.
• To access the portal, enter your UPCATET application ID, birthdate, and password.
• After successfully signing in, candidates may obtain the UPCATET Answer Key 2023  from the same page.
• Start by estimating your expected total score by comparing your responses to the UPCATET Answer Key 2023.

 

 

UPCATET 2023 Results

 

The results and obtained marks will be shown on the official website. Candidates can verify their rankings and submit an application for admission to the preferred college when the results are made public. The following steps are needed to download the results:

1. Check out the UPCATET 2023 exam's official page.

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

3. After clicking the link, fill out the form.

4. Examine the information provided and the grades awarded once the results have been shown.

5. Finally, save the output somewhere secure in case you need it later.

 

 

UPCATET 2023 Cut Off

 

Candidates can review the UPCATET cut off established by the conducting authority once the results for UPCATET 2023 are made public. Typically, the threshold varies depending on the category. Check the likely cutoff, then.

Additionally, applicants can check the cutoffs on the official website, download PDFs, and visit.

 

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

 

 

UPCATET 2023 Counselling 

 

There are a few steps in the UPCATET counselling procedure. The following actions must be followed in order to engage in the counselling process. Below in the table are the specifics of the steps:

 

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 open to students who have attained the target rank.

 

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