UPESEAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check the Marking Scheme, Duration and More

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

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Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 00:00 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 - The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) released the UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern at upes.ac.in. Aspirants of the UPESEAT exam must check the exam pattern from this page for details on exam duration, format, marking scheme and more. The UPESEAT question paper will have 125 questions, each for 1 mark. Candidates have to attempt the paper in 2 hours; there is also no negative marking in the UPESEAT exam.

The UPESEAT paper will have 4 sections- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English language comprehension. It is important to understand the syllabus along with the UPESEAT exam pattern. For the complete UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern, check below.

Table of contents
  • UPESEAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • UPESEAT Marking Scheme
  • UPESEAT Syllabus 2026
  • UPESEAT 2026 Preparation Tips
  • UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs
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UPESEAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam authority will release the UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern on the official website, upes.ac.in. Applicants appearing for the exam must go through the UPESEAT exam pattern to ace the exam with a good score. The UPESEAT paper pattern is as mentioned below:

UPESEAT Exam Pattern

Sections Number of Questions Marks

Mathematics / Biology

35

35

Physics

35 35

Chemistry

35 35

English Language Comprehension

20 20

Total No. of Questions

125 Questions 125 Marks
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the UPESEAT marking scheme?
A: 

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. 

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

The authority conducts the UPESEAT exam in multiple phases.

Q:   What is the UPESEAT exam duration?
A: 

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

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UPESEAT Marking Scheme

It is important to know the UPESEAT 2026 marking scheme. The marking scheme will help decide whether candidates should attempt all the questions or skip a few which they are unsure about. The UPESEAT marking scheme is given in the paper pattern. Candidates can check the UPESEAT marking scheme 2026 below to know the negative marking in the paper.

Particulars Details
Correct Answer +1 Mark
Negative Marking -

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Commonly asked questions
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 syllabus?
A: 

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

Q:   How many questions in the UPESEAT exam?
A: 

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.

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UPESEAT Syllabus 2026

Candidates can check the UPESEAT 2026 syllabus online. Candidates must refer to the syllabus before starting their preparation. The syllabus will guide students on what to prepare for the exam. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology of the 11th and 12th NCERT syllabus, as well as English language comprehension topics, comprise the UPESEAT syllabus. 

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UPESEAT 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for the exam can refer to the UPESEAT 2026 preparation tips. Candidates 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 paper pattern and syllabus. 
  • 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 Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Scroll down to know about the UPESEAT Exam Pattern frequently asked questions.

Q:   How many subjects in the UPESEAT exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?
A: 

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.

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:   What is the UPESEAT eligibility criteria 2026?
A: 

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

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:   Has the UPESEAT 2026 application form released?
A: 

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

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There are no minimum marks required to crack the UPESEAT exam. The authorities have not specified any passing mark for the test.

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The UPESEAT exam is not very difficult. Candidates who are preparing for other engineering entrances can score well in this test with focused preparation. For this, solve the UPESEAT sample papers before the test.

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