UPCATET PhD first counselling commences; candidates can upload documents
UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test 2026 ( UPCATET )
The UPCATET 2020 first PhD counselling session is underway and shortlisted students are required to upload their online documents.
The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) first counselling for PhD courses has commenced from December 10 onwards and students who have been shortlisted for admission to PhD courses offered at the four varsities accepting UPCATET scores. The PhD UPCATET exam was conducted on August 20, 2020, and the results were released on September 9, 2020. Aspirants who have registered for the counselling session, are required to upload their documents on the official website of UPCATET. The option to upload the UPCATET documents is available only on December 11 to December 15.
The online fees submission of the PhD first counselling commenced from December 10 onwards and the option will be available till December 14, 2020. Here is the schedule for the UPCATET counselling details which is as follows:
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| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of registration fee for PhD first online counselling round |
10-Dec-2020 to 14-Dec-2020 |
| Registration and documentation for counselling round |
11-Dec-2020 to 15-Dec-2020 |
| Online Choice Filling |
17-Dec-2020 to 18-Dec-2020 |
| Online Choice Locking |
19-Dec-2020 (Till 5:00 PM) |
| First online counselling results in seat allocation |
23-Dec-2020 |
| Online Security Fee Deposit |
23-Dec-2020 to 24-Dec-2020 |
The documents that are required to be uploaded in the online counselling round is as follows:
| Downloaded copy of the online application form duly attested by Registrar/ Principal/ Dean of last attended college/ institution |
Attested photocopies of Class X and XII certificates and mark sheets |
| Original and attested photocopies of marks sheets and certificates of Bachelor and Master Degree courses |
Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh state issued by the competent authority |
| Original copy of sport weightage certificate |
Original copy of character and conduct certificate from the Head of last attended college/ institution |
| Five passport size photographs with name and roll number written on the back |
Original copy of OBC category certificate issued after March 31, 2020 or valid on counselling date |
| An affidavit accounting for discontinuity of more than three months after leaving the college/ institution last attended |
Original copy of transfer/ migration certificate |
| Two bank drafts of Rs 500 (as counselling fee) and Rs 5,000 (as initiation fee) |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
UPCATET consist of a total of four groups: PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS. Every group includes 200 MCQs. The exam is 3 hours. The total UPCAET exam is assessed for 800 marks. The courses are assigned based on the group that students choose.
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- Include main subjects and topics from the NCERT books.
- Use objective‑type MCQ books to practise daily.
- Select the preferred groups out of PCB, PCM, PAG, PHS and solve last year's UPCATET questio
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- Number of students appear for the UPCATET Exam.
- Total number of seats for UG and PG courses.
- Since the paper is marked out of 800 marks, cut‑offs typically reflect relative performance.
- After the result, UPCA
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UPCATET syllabus consists of Class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Agriculture, and Home Science.
The UPCATET Syllabus is also based on the paper group selected by the students, like PCB/PCM/PAG/PHS. The NCERT is suggested for all Science subjects.
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UPCATET is a mandatory exam for students who wish to get admission to government agriculture universities in Uttar Pradesh.
There are many agricultural universities that accept UPCATET scores for UG and PG courses.
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Every year, the UPCATET cutoff differs based on different factors.
- Exam difficulty level
- Number of seats and performance
- Students must score high in their group PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS.
- Merit‑based using the 800 mark system.
- Thecutoff is released after the result is out on the portal for all categories.
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To crack UPCATET in first attempt, students must follow these tips.
- NCERT Class 11 and 12 books for UPCATET Preparation because the syllabus is based on them.
- Try to solve the MCQs daily.
- Practice OMR sheets
- Also, include mock tests and revise your notes on a daily basis.
- Finish the high‑weight topic
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There are a total of 200 MCQs in the UPCATET exam, so the total UPCATET score is 800 marks.
For each right answer, students get 4 marks, and for every wrong answer, they get minus one mark. The UPCATET exam is conducted in offline OMR mode.
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