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

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

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Updated on Sep 11, 2025 15:14 IST

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UEPSEAT Exam Pattern 2026 - The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) will soon release the UPESEAT 2026 exam pattern through the official notification. Candidates who wish to appear for the UPESEAT exam  must check the UPESEAT exam pattern mentioned on this page. The exam pattern provides crucial details on the exam duration, format, marking scheme and more. Understanding the exam pattern of UPESEAT 2026 will help candidates prepare for the exam and perform well. 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 subjects- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English language comprehension. It is important to have a clear understanding of the UPESEAT 2026 syllabus along with the exam pattern. The authority will soon release the UPESEAT application form om the official website, upes.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the official exam notification along with the registration details. 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
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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:   How many times is the UPESEAT 2026 exam held in a year?
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The authority conducts the UPESEAT exam in multiple phases.

Q:   What is the UPESEAT marking scheme?
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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?
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The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be held online for 2 hours.

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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 many questions in the UPESEAT exam?
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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.

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

Q:   How to prepare for the UPESEAT exam?
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The syllabus of UPESEAT and JEE Mains is similar. To prepare for the UPESEAT 2026 exam, candidates should practice the UPESEAT sample papers and previous year question papers to get used to the format and the difficulty level of the exam.

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UPESEAT Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many subjects in the UPESEAT exam?
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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?
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Yes. The UPESEAT 2026 application form released on September 12, 2025 at upes.ac.in.

Q:   Is the UPESEAT exam conducted as a remote proctored test?
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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?
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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?
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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:   What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?
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The authority will announce the UPESEAT 2026 exam date online.

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The seat allotment will be done online, however, candidates will have to report to the University to complete their admission formalities and confirm their seat.

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The authority will announce the UPESEAT result date 2026 for each phase separately.

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Solving the UPESEAT 2026 sample paper/mock test will help candidates develop speed and accuracy for the exam as andidates have to attempt 125 questions in 2 hours. The UPESEAT practice test will also help candidates familiarise themselves with the format of the exam.

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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.

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Answered a month ago

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.

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered a month ago

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.

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The last date to register for the UPESEAT 2026 exam for each phase will be announced online.

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Answered a month ago

If an applicant forgets the UPESEAT login details, there is no need to panic. The UPESEAT login portal itself has an option to reset your password. However, students must use their registered email ID for the same. It is advised the keep the UPESEAT 2026 login credentials safe until the completion o

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Since the UPESEAT 2026 exam will be held online as a remote proctored test, candidates do not have to visit any exam centre to take the test. Students can choose their preferred exam date and time slot for the test but no centre.

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No. The authority will provide the UPESEAT admit card to only those candidates who submit the completed form, before the last date, along with the registration fee.

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