UPCATET MSc Pattern 2024: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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.

Check out the following points to know relevant strategies while preparing for the UPCATET entrance exam. 

• 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

The UPCATET Cutoff marks are based on the following factors:

• The overall difficulty of the exam.
• 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

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.

As per the official portal dates published last year, the UPCATET Exam 2026 is tentative to be held in June 2026. The dates will be out on the official portal. Those who wish to appear for the exam must complete the application process. 

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.

The UPCATET Exam centres are assigned based on the student's preference. When a student fills out the application form, they get to choose the examination centre close to where they reside.

 The exam officials check out the availability of the exam centre and mostly assign the preferred exam centre t

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.

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

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.