UPESEAT Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise B.Tech Exam Syllabus

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - Engineering Aptitude Test 2026 ( UPESEAT )

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Last Date for UPESEAT 2026 Phase 3 Registration

30 May '26

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on May 21, 2026 23:04 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Overview

UPESEAT Syllabus 2026: The University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences releases the UPESEAT 2026 syllabus on the official website, upes.ac.in. The UPESEAT syllabus comprises the topics of classes 11th and 12th for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and a basic level of English language comprehension. Candidates preparing for the UPESEAT exam must prepare all the topics of the UPESEAT syllabus.

Along with the syllabus, candidates must know the UPESEAT exam pattern. The question paper will have 125 questions in total. Check the subject-wise syllabus of UPESEAT 2026 below.

Table of contents
  • UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus for Physics
  • UPESEAT 2026 Chemistry Syllabus
  • UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus for Maths
  • UPESEAT Exam Pattern
  • UPESEAT 2026 Preparation Strategy
  • UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs
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UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus for Physics

Candidates preparing for the exam can find the subject-wise UPESEAT 2026 syllabus below. The syllabus of UPESEAT 2026 is based on the class 11th and 12th syllabi. Students must prepare all the topics of the UPESEAT syllabus. The Physics secion in UPESEAT syllabus 2026 will include the following topics.

  • Physics And Measurement 
  • Kinematics 
  • Laws Of Motion 
  • Work, Energy and Power 
  • Rotational Motion 
  • Gravitation 
  • Properties Of Solids and Liquids 
  • Thermodynamics 
  • Kinetic Theory Of Gases 
  • Oscillations And Waves 
  • Electrostatics 
  • Current Electricity 
  • Magnetic Effects Of Current and Magnetism 
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents 
  • Electromagnetic Waves 
  • Optics 
  • Dual Nature of Matter And radiation 
  • Atoms And Nuclei 
  • Electronic Devices 
  • Communication Systems 
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UPESEAT 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

The UPESEAT 2026 syllabus for Chemistry includes the following topics. 

  • Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry 
  • States Of Matter 
  • Atomic Structure 
  • Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structures 
  • Chemical Thermodynamics 
  • Solutions 
  • Equilibrium 
  • Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry 
  • Chemical Kinetics  
  • Surface Chemistry 
  • Classification Of Elements and Periodicity in Properties 
  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals 
  • Hydrogen 
  • Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) 
  • P Block Elements 
  • D And F Block Elements 
  • Co-Ordination Compounds 
  • Environmental Chemistry 
  • Purification And Characterization of Organic Compounds 
  • Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry 
  • Hydrocarbons 
  • Organic Compounds Containing Halogens 
  • Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen 
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen 
  • Polymers 
  • Biomolecules 
  • Chemistry in everyday life 
  • Principles related to the practical chemistry 
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UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus for Maths

The UPESEAT Maths section will have questions from the following listed topics. Note that the syllabus includes topics from both classes 11th and 12th, although class 12th topics have a higher weightage.

  • Sets, relations and functions 
  • Complex numbers and quadratic equations 
  • Matrices and determinants 
  • Permutations and combinations 
  • Mathematical induction 
  • Binomial theorem and its simple applications 
  • Sequences and series 
  • Limit, continuity and differentiability 
  • Integral calculus 
  • Differential equations 
  • Coordinate geometry 
  • Three-dimensional geometry 
  • Vector algebra 
  • Statistics and probability 
  • Trigonometry 
  • Mathematical reasoning
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UPESEAT Exam Pattern

The exam authority has released the exam pattern of UPESEAT 2026 on the official website. UPESEAT exam pattern comprises marking scheme, duration of exam, number of questions and others. Referring to exam pattern helps candidates understand the scheme of the exam. The UPESEAT exam pattern is mentioned below.

Particular 

Online Mode

Mode of exam

Online, remote proctored exam

Number of questions 

125 

No. of subjects

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • English Language Comprehension

Marking scheme

  • +1 for every correct answer
  • No negative marking

Maximum marks  

125 

Exam Duration

2 hours

Also Read: Engineering Colleges accepting UPESEAT for B.Tech in India

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UPESEAT 2026 Preparation Strategy

Candidates preparing for the exam can refer to the UPESEAT 2026 preparation tips. Students aspiring for admission to BTech courses at UPES can check out the tips and tricks for effective preparation for the UPESEAT examination.  

  • Go through the complete UPESEAT syllabus and exam pattern. 
  • Make a balanced time schedule and follow it strictly. 
  • Solve the UPESEAT sample papers, and take the mock tests a month before the exam. 
  • Make short notes. Revise notes regularly, and with short notes, revise the entire syllabus a few days before the exam. 
  • Allot some time (at least one hour) for outdoor physical activity to keep yourself fit.

 

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UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Check below for the FAQs regarding the UPESEAT syllabus.

Q:   Is the UPESEAT exam hard?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to prepare for the UPESEAT exam?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the UPESEAT exam for?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the UPESEAT exam conducted as a remote proctored test?
A: 

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.

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

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.

Q:   Who conducts the UPESEAT exam?
A: 

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

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