When will the UP CPET exam be conducted?

Atal Bihari Bajpayee Medical University UP, scrapped the UP CPET 2026 exam. Now admission will be based on class 12 marks. The application form was available online from May 2 to June 14.

Which body/authority conducts UP CPET exam?

UP CPET is organized by an authorized state body designated by the Uttar Pradesh government, ensuring fair admissions to paramedical programs in recognised institutions. The list is given below. A) All Government/Private Paramedical Colleges Affiliated to ABVMU B) SGPGIMS, Lucknow C) KGMU, Lucknow D) UPUMS, Saifai

What is language of UP CPET entrance exam?

The UP CPET entrance exam is conducted in pen & paper (offline) mode. Applicants who want to participate in the exam are advised to note that the entrance exam will be conducted in Hindi as well as English language. The nature of questions will be in MCQ format.

What is the pattern of UP CPET exam?

The UP CPET examination features multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focusing on Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics subjects of class 12th standard. According to the exam pattern of UP CPET, there will be a total of 200 questions which will be asked in the exam and applicants will be given a total of 200 minutes only to solve the question paper.

What documents are required for UPCPET registration?

Candidates need to upload the scanned copies of their Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a recent passport-sized photograph, a signature, and a valid ID proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport). For reserved category candidates, a caste/category certificate is required while filling the UP CPET application form 2025. To fill the UP CPET form, students need to use domicile certificates for Uttar Pradesh residents during counseling.

How many times is UP CPET exam conducted in a year?

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Paramedical Entrance Test (UP CPET) is conducted once a year only. Applicants who want to appear and get qualify in the exam are advised to first fulfil the eligibility followed by filling up the application form. This year in 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in June as per previous year trends.

What is UP CPET exam?

The UP CPET is a state-level entrance exam conducted in Uttar Pradesh for admissions into Bachelor level paramedical courses. After completing the course, students can make their career in various fields like Physiotherapy, Operation Theatre Technology, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Science.

What are exam day guidelines for UP CPET?

Candidates must reach the allotted centre as per the date and time allotted in their UP CPET Admit Card. Any digital format (on the mobile) of the UP CPET admit card will not be accepted at the examination centre. Hence students are advised to bring the hard copy to the exam centre.

What topics are included in the GK section of UP CPET syllabus?

The purview of the General Knowledge section in UP CPET is very broad. Some of the important subjects that are part of GK section are History Geography Polity Economy Current Affairs Art and Culture Along with this, there are some more important topics, like day-to-day activities; government schemes can also be a part of GK section.

Which body/authority conducts UP CPET exam?

UP CPET is organized by an authorized state body designated by the Uttar Pradesh government, ensuring fair admissions to paramedical programs in recognised institutions. The list is given below. A) All Government/Private Paramedical Colleges Affiliated to ABVMU B) SGPGIMS, Lucknow C) KGMU, Lucknow D) UPUMS, Saifai

UPCATET Syllabus 2026: Check UG, Masters & PhD Program Syllabus Here

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

UP CPET 2026 syllabus: ABVMU has scrapped the UP CPET exam in 2026. As per the latest updates, UP BSc Paramedical admission will be based on merit. ABVMU releases UP CPET syllabus online. The syllabus comprises topics including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, General Knowledge (GK), Electronics, Statistics, and Psychology. UP CPET syllabus is based on the Class 12 syllabus. Candidates must focus on the UP CPET syllabus for exam preparation. Check the page for the UP CPET exam syllabus.

Table of contents

UP CPET Syllabus 2026: All Subjects
UP CPET Syllabus Bifurcation
UP CPET 2026 Syllabus
UP CPET Exam Pattern
UP CPET Preparstion Strategy
UP CPET 2026 Exam FAQs

UP CPET Syllabus 2026: All Subjects

Check out the following subjects and important topics related to the UP CPET exam.

Biology:

This includes cell structure, plant functions, and human body systems.
It also includes reproduction, genetics, and evolution.

Physics:

This includes mechanics and heat topics.
It also includes light, electricity, magnetism, and atomic structure.

Chemistry:

This includes atomic structure and chemical bonding.
It also includes thermodynamics and equilibrium.
Hydrocarbons, organic chemistry, and coordination compounds are included.

General Knowledge and English:

This includes basic general knowledge.
It also includes current affairs.
English grammar is also part of the syllabus.

UP CPET Syllabus Bifurcation

The UP CPET exam consists 200 multiple choice questions. It is divided into four sections. Each section carries 50 marks. The weightage of topics from which questions are asked in UP CPET syllabus is given below:

Section	Subject	Weightage
A	Biology / Mathematics / Computer Science / Electronics / Statistics / Psychology	25 %
B	Chemistry	25 %
C	Physics	25 %
D	English and General Knowledge	25 %

UP CPET 2026 Syllabus

Since the authorities mentioned in the notification that the UP CPET syllabus will be till class 12 standard. Hence, some of the important topics of the subject are mentioned below:

Subject	Topics
Physics	Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics. Key areas include laws of motion, heat and thermodynamics, wave optics, electromagnetic induction, and atomic structure.
Chemistry	Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry up to Class 12. Important topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, hydrocarbons, coordination compounds, and biomolecules.
Biology	Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology, and Plant and Animal Diversity. Human reproductive system and environmental biology
Mathematics	Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Differential equations, Probability, Statistics
General Knowledge	Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Politics etc

UP CPET Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the UP CPET exam pattern 2026 online. They can check the exam pattern to know the marking scheme, duration of the exam, types of questions, mode of exam, and more. UP CPET exam mode is offline. There are 120 questions in the UP CPET question paper. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking in the UP CPET exam.

Parameters	Details
Total number of questions	120
Total Marks	120
Mark of 1 question	1
Negative marking scheme	Not applicable
Language of questions	MCQs Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Time duration	140 minutes or 2 hour and 20 minutes
exam mode	Offline

UP CPET Preparstion Strategy

Preparation is an important part of an entrance exam. It helps in securing good marks and rank. Candidates need to follow the exam syllabus and paper pattern to plan the preparation strategy. They can also follow toppers' strategy for exam preparation. Here, we have mentioned a few important tips for UP CPET exam preparation.

Know your exam syllabus. This will help you focus on the topics related to the exam.
Gather important resources like notes, study material, previous year question papers and books.
Candidates must prepare a study timetable. Distribute equal time for all papers.
Make handy notes for important topics and formulas. They are useful for quick revision.
Practice previous year question papers. Solving past-year questions helps to understand the exam difficulty level and identify high-weightage topics. Moreover, candidates can evaluate their preparation and keep track of improvement.

UP CPET 2026 Exam FAQs

Students must read the following FAQs to learn about some of the most frequently asked questions and queries for the UP CPET exam.

Q: What is UP CPET application fees?

Students who want to fill out the UP CPET application form must note that there are different fees for different categories of candidates. The UP CPET application fees for the general category are INR 3000. While for the (SC/ST/PwD) category applicants, it is INR 2000.

Q: How can I find the list of centers for UP CPET exam?

Applicants who want to fill the application form of UP CPET must know the exam centre list as it will help them to reach the exam centre on time and without too much difficulty. According to last year official notification there were a total of 19 UP CPET exam centre cities which students can fill in their application form.

Q: Is there any benefit for candidates who want to appear in UP CPET exam?

According to the notification issued by the authorities, Students who have a domicile of UP (Uttar Pradesh) or the students has passed 10th and 12th boards exam from UP will eligible to take admission in the govt. college.

Q: What is section wise weightage of UP CPET syllabus?

There are four sections, A, B, C and D, from where questions are asked in the UP CPET exam. The individual weight of each section is 25%. For section A there are various subjects like Biology / Mathematics / Computer Science / Electronics/ Statistics / Psychology. The questions from this section asked will be in one topic only, which will be chosen by the applicants.

Q: How can I apply for UP CPET 2026?

The applications of UP CPET exam are submitted online through the official portal. Students are advised to first register, followed by providing personal and academic details, uploading of documents, and at last paying of the application fees as per their category.

Q: Is there any negative marking in UP CPET exam?

Applicants who want to qualify the exam must have an understanding about the marking scheme of UP CPET. There is no negative marking scheme in the UP CPET exam. Hence students are advised to attempt as many questions as they can to qualify the exam.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for UP CPET exam?

Students who want to participate in the UP CPET exam must know that there are different age-wise as well as educational eligibility criteria. The minimum age limit for admission is 17 years on or before December 31, 2026.

While for BSc Paramedical courses in SGPGIMS, Lucknow, the maximum age limit is 30 years as on December 31, 2026. For other Institutes, there is no Maximum age limit.

Q: Where can I find the UP CPET application form link?

To apply for the UPCPET 2026 exam, students are advised to visit the official portal of UP CPET. After that, students need to click on the UPCPET Registration link. After that, applicants need to enter personal details like name, email, and mobile number and set a password. At last, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

Q: What is role of UP CPET answer key in taking admission?

The UP CPET 2025 answer key allows candidates to estimate their UP CPET scores by calculating the correct and incorrect answers marked in the exam. After that, it helps with counselling and selecting colleges based on expected UP CPET cut-offs.

Q: When will the UP CPET 2026 answer key be released?

ABVMU has scrapped the UP CPET 2026 exam. Since there is no exam, no answer key will be released.