How many times is the UPESEAT 2026 exam held in a year?

The authority conducts the UPESEAT exam in multiple phases.

Is it mandatory to appear for the UPESEAT exam for B.Tech admission to UPES?

No. UPES also offers B.Tech admissin through JEE Mains, CUET UG and based on class 12th merit. 80% of the seats are filled through UPESEAT hence candiadtes are advsed to appear for the UPESEAT exam for their preferred institute and engineering branch.

Is the UPESEAT exam conducted as a remote proctored test?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be conducted as a remotely proctored test. Candidates will receive their login credentials for the test on their registered email address.

Will I get a physical copy of the UPESEAT admit card?

No. Registered candidates will be provided the UPESEAT admit card is online mode on their registered email addresses and through their candidate login portal.

What details are mentioned on the UPESEAT admit card?

Since the UPESEAT exam is conducted in an online mode. The UPESEAT admit card will not comprise the traditional details of the exam centre name, address and candidate's photo and signature. The UPESEAT 2026 admit card will comprise details like the user ID and passcode to take the test along with the slot timings and the test link.

When is the UPESEAT admit card released?

The UPESEAT 2026 admit card will be released one or two days before the test.

Has the UPESEAT 2026 application form released?

Yes. The UPESEAT 2026 application form released on September 12, 2025 at upes.ac.in.

What is the UPESEAT application fee?

The UPESEAT application fee is Rs 1750.

What is the UPESEAT 2026 registration date?

The authority released the UPESEAT 2026 application form on the official website, upes.ac.in. The UPESEAT 2026 registration last date for phase 1 was January 20, 2026.

Is UPES a private or government university?

UPES, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, is a private university.

Is University of Petroleum and Energy Studies UGC approved?

Yes. The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?

UPESEAT 2026 exam dates for phase 2 will be announced soon. The UPESEAT exam date for phase 1 was January 22 to 24, 2026. Aspirants were able to select their exam date via slot booking.

Is the UPESEAT exam hard?

No, the UPESEAT exam is not very difficult. The UPESEAT 2026 exam is based on the PCM topics of classes 11th and 12th. Those who are preparing for the JEE Mains exam will find the exam much easier as it is based on the similar topics and preparation.

Do I need to turn my camera on while taking the UPESEAT exam?

Yes. The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be condcuted as a remote proctored test. Candidates have to turn their cameras on for the entire exam duration. This measure is taken so that no student gets any undue advantage with the test being held online.

Does UPES release a UPESEAT sample paper?

Yes. Since the UPESEAT exam is conducted online, the authority activates the UPESEAT mock test/demo test link on the official website a few days before the test.

What is the UPESEAT marking scheme?

The maximum marks in the UPESEAT exam is 125 marks. Each question is for 1 mark while, there is no negative marking for any incorrect responses.

How many questions in the UPESEAT exam?

The UPESEAT exam 2026 will have 125 questions in total. Physics, Chemsitry and Mathematics will have 35 questions each while the English language comprehension section will have 20 questions.

What is the UPESEAT exam duration?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be held online for 2 hours.

What is the age limit for UPESEAT 2026?

There is no age limit for the UPESEAT 2026 exam.

What is the UPESEAT eligibility criteria for the BTech in Mathematics and Computing program?

While applying for the UPESEAT exam candidates only need a minimum of 50% marks in class 10th and 12th and for PCM subjects of class 12th. However applying for the BTech mathematics and computing programme requires a minimum of 70% marks in class 10th and 12th and 70% marks individually in class 12th PCM subjects.

What is the UPESEAT eligibility criteria 2026?

The UPESEAT 2026 eligibility criteria is at least 50% in class 10th and 12th and 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12th.

What is the UPESEAT cutoff?

There is no minimum marks as the UPESEAT 2026 cutoff. Admission is offered based on the merit list which is prepared in the order of merit.

Is the UPESEAT result 2026 out?

The UPESEAT 2026 result will be declared phase-wise, a few days after each test.

How to download the UPESEAT result 2026?

To download the UPESEAT 2026 result, candidates will require their registered email ID and password.

What is the UPESEAT syllabus?

The UPESEAT 2026 syllabus is based on the class 11th and 12th syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

How many subjects in the UPESEAT exam?

There are four subjects in the UPESEAT exam- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language Comprehension. While the PCM subjects are of classes 11th and 12th level, the English comprehension is of basic level.

How to prepare for the UPESEAT exam?

The syllabus of UPESEAT and JEE Mains is similar. To prepare for UPESEAT exam, candidates should practice sample papers and previous year papers.

What is the UPESEAT exam for?

The UPESEAT exam stands for University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT). The institute conducts the UPESEAT exam for BTech admission to the various undergraduate engineering courses offered at the University.

What is the NIRF ranking of UPES?

The UPES NIRF ranking 2025 is 18th in the law category, 36th in management, 43rd in engineering and 45th in the university category.

Who conducts the UPESEAT exam?

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, UPES, conducts the UPESEAT exam.

How many B.Tech seats at UPES through JEE Mains?

20% of the BTech seats are available through JEE Mains and class 12th merit scores.

How many engineering programmes are offered at UPES, Dehradun?

There are 20 B.Tech courses including the global programmes. Candidates can chose between multiple specialisations under these 20 BTech engineering courses.

How many seats are available through UPESEAT 2026?

80% of the total seats for the UG engineering programme is available through thr UPESEAT exam.

UPESEAT 2026: Result (Soon), Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Exam Date

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 23:55 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

UPESEAT 2026 - The University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) will soon announce the phase 1 results on the official website, upes.ac.in. Students who wish to reattempt the UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT) can apply for the next phase of the exam. The UPESEAT 2026 application form is available online. The authority has yet to announce the last date for registration. The UPESEAT 2026 exam for phase 1 was held from January 22 to 24, 2026.

To apply for UPESEAT, applicants should have secured at least 50% marks in both Class 10 and Class 12, with a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics each in Class 12. Candidates must check the UPESEAT exam pattern and syllabus before starting to prepare for the exam. The syllabus is based on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and basic English comprehension. The authority will conduct the exam as a remote proctored test for two hours. Admission to all the qualified candidates will be done via UPSEAT counselling. Students can also get B.Tech admission based on JEE Mains, Class 12th merit and CUET UG. Find complete details on UPESEAT 2026 on this page.

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