How to prepare for UPCATET exam to qualify in first attempt?

Applicants who want to prepare and qualify UPCATET exam in first attempt must have a concrete plan and then execution becomes important to qualify it. The UPCATET exam is held once in year hence candidates preparing for the exam must complete their syllabus in advance at least 3 months before the commencement of exam. Now devotee last 3 months to practise the previous year question papers. Candidates need to ensure that they are completing the practise paper less than the given time in examination, which will eventually boost their confidence to attempt the paper within time in the examination hall.

Is there any eligibility criteria to apply UPCATET exam?

There are different eligibility criteria decided by the exam conducting authorities whcih includes both age as well as education for UG courses. There is no age limit for PG and PhD courses. For BVSC & H course the minimum and maximum age limit of candidate need to be 17 and 25 by December 31. While for all other course the minimum and maximum age limit of candidates need to be 16 and 22 by December 31. Note: Person with Disability (PwD) will be given a relexation of 5 years in upper age limit.

What is the mode and timing of UPCATET entrance exam?

The UPCATET exam is 3 hours long. This provides sufficient time to answer 200 questions. The exam is held in offline mode at exam centres. Students must use a pen and paper. The UPCATET paper comes in Hindi and English. This helps students choose the language they are more comfortable with.

What are the options for in the UPCATET Question paper?

Applicants, while filling their application form, will be given four choices: PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS. Students will have to choose any of these choices in the form according to their educational qualification. They will be given a paper of their choice in the UPCATET exam. There will be no change in the examination hall for any paper under any cicrumstances hence applicants must choose carefully while filling the form. Candidates will be given admission to a similar course for which they have appeared in the exam. There will be 200 questions in the exam, out of which 20 questions will be from the General Knowledge topic, and the remaining 180 will be from the group for which they have applied.

Can a non-resident of UP fill out the form of UPCATET?

No, it's mandatory to have a domicile of UP to get a normal seat in UPCATET exam. Authorities ask for the UP domicile during counseling process. Applicants who want to apply UPCATET online form must fulfil both age wise as well as educational eligibility criteria. The Eligibility criteria for UPCATET is mentioned below: Indian citizenship. Candidate must pass 12th standard exam from a recognised board. Uttar Pradesh domicile status.

What are the type of questions come in the UPCATET exam?

UPCATET asks only multiple‑choice questions (MCQs). Every question has four options. Students must choose the right answer. These questions help to analyse the speed and basic knowledge. This type of question is used for undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD courses. The difficulty changes, but the format remains the same. MCQs help students finish the exam on time and cover many topics in one test.

Will open and distance education be considered for educational qualification of UPCATET eligibility?

The exam conducting authority has clearly mentioned in the official broucher that "Open & Distance Education" will be considered for educational qualification eligibility criteria of UPCATET. Applicants who have completed their education as full time course will be eligible to fill the form and apply online. Only those students are required to fill the application form who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities.

Am I eligible for UPCATET if I pass the compartment exam for Class 12?

Yes, applicants who pass the 12th standard exam with compartment will also be eligible to appear in the UPCATET exam. There are no passing percentage marks for the UPCATET exam. Candidates need to just pass the exam. But there are wise criteria which must be abided by. Students should be between 16 and less than 22 years of age on December 31, 2026. Applicants who fulfil both criteria need to fill UPCATET application form and appear in the exam.

Is there any offline counselling for UPCATET exam?

Normally, UPCATET offline counselling is not be done in offline mode. Applicants who want to take part in admission process must participate in online counselling done by Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology ( Ayodhya). Candidate must note that after declaration of UPCATET results the exam conducting authorities will release the dates of UPCATET counselling schedule. But authorities also releases the special schedule of offline counselling. Candidates who want to take part in counselling must prepare the required documents as well as security fees which needs to be deposited during counselling process.

Will open and distance education be considered for educational qualification of UPCATET eligibility?

The exam conducting authority has clearly mentioned in the official broucher that "Open & Distance Education" will be considered for educational qualification eligibility criteria of UPCATET. Applicants who have completed their education as full time course will be eligible to fill the form and apply online. Only those students are required to fill the application form who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities.

What login credentials are required to check UPCATET result?

Applicants who will appear in UPCATET exam first visit the official website of the portal or visit Shiksha page. Then they have to click on link mentioned as "UPCATET Results". After clicking on the result a new window will be opened in which students have to fill login details such as their registration number (which was provided during registration time) and password (which will be sent to applicants on their registered email & mobile). After entering these details candidates will be able to access their result of UPCATET exam. Download and save it for future reference.

How to download the UPCATET admit card?

Follow these ways here to be able to download the UPCATET Hall Ticket. Go to the official UPCATET portal Fill in the registration number, preferred course and date of birth. Click on the download and take a printout of the entry card.

What is the release date for the UPCATET 2026 admit card?

The UPCATET 2026 admit card was released on June 6, 2026. Candidates can download their Hall ticket from the official website.

How to prepare for UPCATET exam to qualify in first attempt?

Applicants who want to prepare and qualify UPCATET exam in first attempt must have a concrete plan and then execution becomes important to qualify it. The UPCATET exam is held once in year hence candidates preparing for the exam must complete their syllabus in advance at least 3 months before the commencement of exam. Now devotee last 3 months to practise the previous year question papers. Candidates need to ensure that they are completing the practise paper less than the given time in examination, which will eventually boost their confidence to attempt the paper within time in the examination hall.

Who will declare UPCATET Results?

The result of UPCATET exam is declared by the exam conducting authority in online mode only. The Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya, is the exam conducting body. Candidates who appeared in the exam and have successfully filled their OMR sheet their result will be declared. If by any chances candidates is unable to check their result then they should immediately contact to exam conducting authorities and they will help you in getting your results.

Is there different exam pattern for UG and PG programme?

Yes there will be different exam pattern of UG and PG courses in UPCATET exam. The UG courses i.e BSc & BTech and Post graduate courses i.e MBA, MSc have different pattern. The number of courses for UG is 200 while for PG it is 100. The total marks allotted for UG courses is 600, while for PG it is 300. Though each question from UG and PG weigh same 3 marks only. Time duration for both UG and PG is also different, UG is of 3 hours and PG is of 2 hours.

UPCATET BTech Preparation 2024: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 00:17 IST

By Brett Ellis

The Banda University of Agriculture and Technology conducted the exam on June 17 and 18. The candidates should note that the UPCATET 2026 exam was conducted offline in the OMR sheet mode. The candidates kept their UPCATET admit card with them to secure entry into the examination centre.

There was a negative marking of 1/4. The candidates were advised to divide their time based on their interest in the subject and prepare all the topics given in the UPCATET 2026 syllabus.

Table of contents

UPCATET 2026 Highlights
How to prepare for UPCATET 2026
UPCATET Marking Scheme 2026
Step Wise UPCATET preparation tips
Books to read for UPCATET Preparation

UPCATET 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	3 hours For UG Courses & 2 hours for PG Courses
Seats Offered	2500 (Tentative)
Syllabus	For UG course - 12th standard syllabus of UP Board and For PG Course - Graduate level exam

How to prepare for UPCATET 2026

Before diving into the preparation, the candidates must prepare a plan and execute it in a timely manner. Knowing about the important topics and subjects will help candidates make a better UPCATET 2026 Preparation strategy. UPCATET exam is a highly competitive entrance exam, and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and aspire to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for UPCATET.

Students must know the exam structure for BTech. and BSc courses.
There are a total of 200 MCQs, and students must prepare well to give their best to get the highest possible scores out of 600 marks.
The paper is three hours. The paper languages are Hindi and English.
The marking structure is such that for every right answer, students will get 1 mark.
There is a negative marking for every wrong answer. Students will not get any marks for not attempting a question.
Students must know the UPCATET Syllabus and make a preparation plan accordingly to prepare well for the exam.
Be aware of the important topics and gain in-depth knowledge to improve the chances of scoring high in the entrance exam.
Students must use UPCATET Books and past year question papers to prepare for the exam.
Knowing the relevant study materials will reduce the preparation time and improve the chances of qualifying for the exam.
It is advisable to follow a timetable based on one's routine that is suitable for them.
Mark important topics from the past question papers and practise mock tests.

UPCATET Marking Scheme 2026

Check out the following table to know the marking scheme of the UPCATET Exam.

Course	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time Limit
UG	200	800	3 Hour
PG	200	800	3 Hour
MBA	100	400	2 Hour
PhD	100	400	2 Hour

Step Wise UPCATET preparation tips

Those who wish to appear for the UPCATET Exam should go through the following points to know the important tips related to the exam preparation.

It is best to be well-versed in the UPCATET Syllabus.
Students must know the UPCATET exam pattern and marking scheme.
They must use the best study material for preparation, like past year question papers and preparation books.
Make a timetable based on the personal routine to cover the syllabus and preparation material before the exam date.
Solving UPCATET Question papers from the previous year.
Practising mock tests is an excellent way to prepare well for the exam.

Books to read for UPCATET Preparation

Candidates must prepare every topic from prep books as it will students clear doubts as well as understand the subjects thoroughly.

Books	Author
Science
BSc Agriculture Entrance Exam	New Vishal Publications
OUAT Entrance Guide for BSc & BTech	SK publishers
Fundamentals of Agriculture	R.L Arya, Sonam Arya, Renu Arya, Janardhan Kumar
Agriculture Exam’s Made Easy	Getal Pallavi
Fundamentals of Agriculture Vol 1& 2	Arun Katyayan
Engineering
University of Delhi BTech	R Gupta
Power Systems	Ankit Goyal
Engineer to Win	Caroll Smith