
Manisha KumariAssociate Senior Executive
UPCATET 2023 examination is scheduled to be conducted from May 30 to May 31. The UPCATET 2023 examination will be of three hours duration and the test will be conducted in offline (pen & paper test) in the ten examination test centers across the state, Uttar Pradesh. Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology( Ayodhya), the examination conducting body will be conducting UPCATET 2023 UG entrance Exam on May 30, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. UPCATET 2023 PG, MBA, and PhD examinations will be held on May 31, 2023. Both the PG and PhD examination will be conducted in the morning session and MBA will be conducted in the afternoon session.
UPCATET 2023 admit card was made available for download from May 20. Candidates could visit the official website of UPCATET 2023, login to their account and can downlaod the admit card for the examination from there. UPCATET 2023 results for the session 2023 will be declared on June 15. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging in with their User ID and password.
Qualified candidates will have to participate in the UPCATET counselling process 2023 which will commence on June 20 onwards. There will be two round of online counselling for the under-graduate courses followed by one round of offline counselling which is expected to be started from August 25. Overall there will be three rounds of counselling, two rounds of online counselling followed by one round of offline counseeling round. The exam will be conducted over a window of two days in ten cities across Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi and Azamgarh are the two new test centre cities which are added this year.
What is UPCATET?
UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is an entrance exam conducted to provide admission to Uttar Pradesh State domicile candidates in different UG and PG programmes offered at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut; Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faridabad; Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. The UPCATET is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted once a year. The UPCATET is three hours duration and the test mode is offline (pen & paper test).
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UPCATET 2023 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPCATET 2023 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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30 May '23 - 31 May '23 | UPCATET 2023 Exam |
15 Jun '23 | UPCATET 2023 Result |
20 Jun '23 - 31 Jul '23 | UPCATET 2023 Counselling |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
20 May '23 | UPCATET 2023 Admit Card |
20 Apr '23 - 25 Apr '23 | UPCATET 2023 Application Correction Window |
1 Mar '23 - 20 Apr '23 | UPCATET 2023 Application Process |
UPCATET 2023 Highlights
The following table brings the key highlights and features of the UPCATET 2022 exam.
Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
Conducting Body |
Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya |
Exam Level |
State-level |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Offline |
Courses Offered |
UG - BSc, BVSc, BTech, BFSc PG - MSc, MVSc, MTech, MFSc PhD |
Exam Fees |
INR 1,350 (General, OBC and EWS Male Candidates) INR 1,100 (SC, ST and PwD, General, OBC, EWS Female Candidates) |
Number of Registrations |
20,951 |
Exam Duration |
3 hours |
Papers and Total Marks |
PCB, PCM, PAG, PHS Total marks - 600 |
Total Questions |
200 |
Marking Scheme |
+3 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
Language/Medium of Question Paper |
English and Hindi |
Number of Test Cities |
10 cities in Uttar Pradesh |
Accepting Colleges |
Four Agricultural Universities in Uttar Pradesh |
Seats Offered |
UG – 2,067 PG – 960 PhD – 357 |
Official Website |
online.upcatetexam.org |
Contact Details |
9559849566 |
UPCATET 2023 Admit Card
UPCATET 2023 admit cards was made available for download from May 20. Candidates have to download their UPCATET 2023 admit card by logging in with their registration credentials. To download the admit card, candidates needed to enter details such as their registration number/ full name, date of birth, and course. UPCATET 2023 admit card will appear on the screen and it has to be downloaded in PDF format. The admit card of UPCATET will carry information such as exam date, exam group, test centre address, exam day guidelines along with candidates' personal details.
UPCATET Exam Centres
UPCATET 2023 exam centre details have been released. Candidates can view UPCATET 2023 exam centres cities and codes below:
Jhansi and Azamgarh are the two new test centre cities which are added this year.
UPCATET Exam Centre/ City |
Code |
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Ayodhya |
01 |
Agra |
02 |
Bareily |
03 |
Banda |
04 |
Kanpur |
05 |
Meerut |
06 |
Varanasi |
07 |
Azamgarh |
08 |
Jhansi |
09 |
Lucknow |
10 |
Courses offered through UPCATET
UG and PG courses in which admissions are provided on the basis of UPCATET scores are:
UG Courses |
|
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BSc (Hons) Agriculture |
BSc (Hons) Horticulture |
BSc (Hons) Forestry |
BSc (Hons) Home Science |
BVSc&AH |
|
BTech Biotechnology |
BTech Agriculture Engineering |
BTech Dairy Technology |
BTech Computer Science |
BTech Mechanical Engineering |
BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
PG Courses |
|
MSc Agriculture |
MSc Home Science |
MSc Veterinary Science |
MSc Horticulture |
MVSc |
MTech Agricultural Engineering |
MTech Mechanical Engineering |
MTech/ MSc Biotechnology |
MBA Agribusiness |
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UPCATET 2023 Result
The exam authority declared the UPCATET 2022 result on the official website of the exam on June 15. To check the UPCATET result, candidates need to enter their roll number/ registration number, date of birth, and course. UPCATET results will appear on the screen and they will have to download their scorecards. The result or scorecard will also carry information on the section-wise and overall scores and percentiles along with the cutoff marks.
UPCATET 2023 Analysis
According to the students who appeared for this year’s UPCATET, the entrance exam difficulty level was moderate. Some students felt that the entrance exam was difficult and tough, and said that the exam was challenging. While the difficulty level of the PCM group was tough, that of the PCB and PAG groups was easy to moderate.
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UPCATET 2023 Cutoff
The UPCATET 2023 cutoff will be released along with the result. It may be noted that the minimum cutoff percentage to qualify for the exam is 20 per cent (for the General category) and 10 per cent (for SC/ ST category). The exact marks will be released on the day of the result.
UPCATET 2023 Counselling
Qualified candidates will have to participate in the UPCATET counselling process 2023 which will commence on June 20 onwards. Candidates qualifying in the UPCATET exam are called for the counselling round as per merit. In the UPCATET 2023 counselling session, candidates will be allotted seats in their respective courses and universities.
Check complete details on UPCATET counselling.
UPCATET 2023 Application Process
UPCATET 2023 online registration for the session 2023 started on March 1. Candidates can fill out the UPCATET 2023 application form by April 20, 11:59 PM. For UPCATET 2023 registrations, candidates had to fill the application form in online mode on the official website of the exam. Candidates had to visit the official website and click on the 'New Registration' tab and click on the 'I agree' checkbox. Upon clicking on 'New Registration tab, candidates had to fill up their basic details including contact details followed by which the registration credentials will be generated. After this, they have to login and fill up the complete UPCATET 2023 application form and pay the application fee. Candidates have to pay the application fee online (via net banking/ debit card).
Category |
UPCATET Application Fee (Without Late Fee in INR) |
---|---|
General & OBC Male Candidates |
1,350 |
SC/ ST/ UR,OBC Female Candidates |
1,100 |
UPCATET Eligibility Criteria
UPCATET 2023 eligibility criteria for different BSc and BFSc courses is as given below:
- BSc (Honours) Agriculture/ BSc (Honours) Horticulture/ BSc (Honours) Forestry: Candidates should have cleared Class 12 with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to meet UPCATET eligibility criteria.
- Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc): Candidates should have cleared Class 12 with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to meet UPCATET 2023 eligibility criteria.
- BSc (Honours) Home Science: Candidates should have cleared Class 12 in the Arts stream with Home Science/ PCB/ PCM/ PCMB/ Agricultural Science subject to be eligible for UPCATET exam. Only female candidates can opt for this course, informs the official website.
Age limit: As of December 31, 2023, candidates should be more than 16 years and less than 22 years in age. However, for the BVSc&H course, candidates should be minimum 17 years and maximum 25 years in age as of December 31, 2023. It may be noted that candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC category have an age relaxation of five years for any course they apply for.
UPCATET 2023 Admission Process
Check the steps of UPCATET admission process 2023 below:
Step 1: Fill UPCATET Application Form
Step 2: Download UPCATET Admit Card
Step 3: Appear for UPCATET
Step 4: Check UPCATET Result
Step 5: Appear for UPCATET Counselling
UPCATET 2022 FAQs
Q. When is the UPCATET 2023 exam?
A. Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology( Ayodhya), the examination conducting body will be conducting UPCATET 2023 UG entrance Exam on May 30, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. UPCATET 2023 PG, MBA, and PhD examinations will be held on May 31, 2023. Both the PG and PhD examination will be conducted in the morning session and MBA will be conducted in the afternoon session.
Q: When will UPCATET 2023 result be releasing?
A: UPCATET 2023 results for the session 2023 will be declared on June 15. Candidates have to log in to the official website of UPCATET 2022 with their Registration Number and Password or date of birth. The UPCATET 2022 scorecard will be released in PDF format.
Q. When will the counselling session begin?
A. The UPCATET counselling session will begin on June 20. There will be three phases of counselling for the 2023-24 academic year.
When did the UPCATET 2023 admit card released?
UPCATET 2023 admit card was made available for download from May 20. Candidates could visit the official website of UPCATET 2023, login to their account and can downlaod the admit card for the examination from there.
Q. Is UPCATET conducted online or offline?
A. The UPCATET is conducted in offline mode (pen & paper test).
Q. Is there a negative marking in UPCATET?
A. Yes, for each incorrect answer one mark will be deducted. For every right answer, three marks will be awarded.
Q. Which college is conducting UPCATET 2023?
A: This year, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya will be conducting the UPCATET 2023 exam.
Q. What is the application fee for UPCATET in the General category?
A. The UPCATET application fee for the General category was INR 1,350.
Q. What is the last date to apply for UPCATET 2023?
A: UPCATET 2023 online registration for the session 2023 started on March 1. Candidates can fill out the UPCATET 2023 application form by April 20, 11:59 PM.
Q. What is the age limit to apply for UPCATET?
A. According to the eligibility criteria, the minimum age to apply for UPCATET is 16 years. The maximum age limit is 22 years.
Q. How can I get admission to BFSc?
A. The candidate needs to first meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Eligible candidates were allowed to appear for UPCATET and candidates who qualify, will be offered admission.
Q. Which are the UPCATET participating universities?
A. There are four participating universities offering admissions on the basis of UPCATET results which are as follows: Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology.
UPCATET 2023 Contact Information
Address
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology
Meerut-250 110
Uttar Pradesh
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