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

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UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 - The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) will soon release the UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern through a notification. UPESEAT exam aspirants must check the exam pattern mentioned on this page to know details about the 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 UPESEAT 2026 syllabus along with the exam pattern. For the complete UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern, check below.

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UPESEAT 2026 Exam Pattern
UPESEAT Marking Scheme 2026
UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

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

Commonly asked questions

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

The authority conducts the UPESEAT exam in multiple phases.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the UPESEAT exam duration?

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

UPESEAT Marking Scheme 2026

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?

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?

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?

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.

UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?

UPESEAT 2026 exam dates for phase 1 have been announced online. UPESEAT exam date for phase 1 is January 22 to 24, 2026. Aspirants can select their exam date via slot booking.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Has the UPESEAT 2026 application form released?

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

Q: 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.