UGPET Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test 2026 ( UGPET )

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27 Apr '26 - 15 Jun '26

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on May 17, 2026 17:47 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Overview

UGPET 2026 Counselling: Lucknow University conducts the UGPET counselling for admission to BBA and BCA courses. Candidates passing the UGPET exam as per the result will be marked eligible for the counselling process. Candidates will be selected after the UGPET counselling based on the rank and merit score. The counselling process of UGPET 2026 includes online registration, payment of counselling fee, choice filling, followed by seat allotment. Candidates need to upload the documents via the login portal available at the official website of Lucknow University (lkouniv.ac.in). A common merit list of students will be prepared for seat allotment in Lucknow University affiliated colleges. Read further to know more details on UGPET 2026 counselling, including schedule, process and more.

Table of contents
  • UGPET 2026 Counselling Process
  • UGPET 2026 Dates
  • UGPET Choice Filling 2026
  • UGPET 2026 Counselling: Important Points
  • UGPET Counselling 2026: Documents for Verification
  • FAQs on UGPET Counselling 2026
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UGPET 2026 Counselling Process

The UGPET 2026 counselling process is mentioned below 

  • Log on to the Lucknow University website with the registration number and password created at the time of form filling
  • Enter bank details for fee payment and refund
  • Review the pre-filled details, click on ‘I agree’ and then on ‘submit’
  • In the next page, pay counselling fees of INR 1,200 to complete the registration process
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who conducts UGPET exam?
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Lucknow University conducts UGPET exam every year for admission to BBA and BCA courses. UGPET exam acts as the gateway to admission in Lucknow University's professional degree courses. Different universities may have a university-level entrance exam with the nomenclature same as Lucknow University UGPET.

Q:   Does Lucknow University conduct any entrance exams?
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Yes, for Lucknow University admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate courses, entrance test called, the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) and Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET) is conducted by the university for UG and PG admission. Lucknow University also conducts the Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test (UGPET) for admission to the BBA and BCA courses. For UG and PG courses, the university also accept CUET-UG and CUET-PG exam scores.

UGPET 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGPET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26

UGPET Result Declaration

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UGPET Choice Filling 2026

Check the UGPET 2026 choice filling process below: 

  • After fee payment, candidates will go to the Choice Filling portal. Log in with your credentials
  • Select programme and university/college by clicking on ‘add’. There is no cap on the number of course/college selections.
  • Arrange the selected course/colleges according to your preference by clicking on ‘rearrange’
  • Click on ‘Save and Proceed’, preview the selection of courses/colleges
  • Enter captcha code and click on ‘lock programme and institution’
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the entrance exam be conducted for BA course at Lucknow University?
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Lucknow University offers several specialisations in BA courses, and the admission procedure for BA courses and its specialisations is similar. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to BA is candidates must have completed Class 12. Additionally, candidates have secured at least an aggregate of 40%. If aspirants qualify all these basic eligibility criteria then they have to appear for an entrance examination called UGPET. The scores secured in the UGPET entrance exam are the only criteria that the university follows to grant a seat in the BA programme at LU. However, the college does offer some seats for NRI and other students through management quota, and the seats issued by management quota are always lesser in number than regular degree seats. 

Q:   Can I get admission to DPharm at Lucknow University without UGPET?
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No, the UGPET score is mandatory to get admission to a DPharm course at Lucknow University. The UGPET entrance examination for the DPharm course is ussually held in the mid of July every year. UGPET is conducted in an offline mode. Candidates can take the exam at the designated test centres as notified by Lucknow University. Hence, candidates are not allowed to get admission through management quota for the DPharm course. 

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UGPET 2026 Counselling: Important Points

Here is a checklist of the following factors you need to keep in mind for UGPET counselling.

  • Candidates have to register for counselling through the login credentials created at the time of form filling
  • The documents have to be uploaded on the University's admission portal
  • All candidates have to pay INR 1,200 (INR 1,000 as refundable advance fee and INR 200 as non-refundable registration fee) through online mode only
  • Candidates registered for counselling have to fill their choices of subject/college according to their preferences
  • Allotment will be done strictly based on the overall rank of the candidate as well as the subject/college selected by candidates in order of preference during choice filling
  • Candidates allotted seats have to confirm it and download the Provisional Allotment cum Confirmation letter 
  • Only candidates within the declared rank can participate in the online Counselling
  • All uploaded documents would be verified online through the government websites
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does Lucknow University conducts any entrance test for BCA admission?
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University of Lucknow conducts the UGPET for admission to the BCA course. The final selection is based on the entrance exam score, followed by an off-campus online counselling process. Candidates must register for candidature based on the merit declaration. Candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria to confirm the candidature and for confirmed admission.

Q:   Can I take direct admission to BA course at Lucknow University?
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Lucknow University BA admission for the academic year 2024 is completely entrance based. Lucknow University offers over 100 courses. The admission to different courses are based on niversity/national-level entrance exam scores. The examination that Lucknow University consider for admission to BA courses is UGPET. University also accepts direct admission through management quota for vacant & NRI seats. 

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UGPET Counselling 2026: Documents for Verification

Candidates need the following documents for UGPET counselling:

  • Intermediate Mark Sheet
  • Certificate Issued by Govt (for EWS candidates)
  • Self-declaration certificate (for EWS candidates)
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate
  • NCC certificate (if applicable)
  • Outstanding sportsperson certificate (if applicable)
  • Freedom fighter certificate (if applicable)
  • Defence personal dependent certificate (if applicable)
  • Differently abled certificate (if applicable)
  • Ward of University employee certificate (if applicable)
  • Ward of college teacher certificate (if applicable)

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Q:   Is there a limit to the number of colleges or courses I can select during UGPET choice filling?
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No, there is no limit on number of courses or colleges that can be selected during the choice UGPET filling process. Candidates can select programs and colleges based on their preference.

Q:   What documents are required for verification during UGPET counselling process?
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Candidates must upload various documents to the university's admission portal, including:

  • Intermediate (Class 12) Mark Sheet.
  • Caste and Income Certificates (if applicable).
  • Certificates for EWS, NCC, Freedom Fighters, or outstanding sportspersons.
  • Defense personal dependent or differently-abled certificates (if applicable)

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FAQs on UGPET Counselling 2026

Check some important FAQs on UGPET counselling below:

Q:   Can I get admission to the DPharm course at Lucknow University without taking the UGPET?
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No. UGPET scores are mandatory for admission to the DPharm course. The university does not allow admission through a management quota for this specific course; candidates must appear for the offline exam

Q:   How are seats allotted to candidates during UGPET counselling?
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UGPET seat allotment is done strictly based on the candidate's overall rank in the entrance exam and the order of preference they selected for subjects and colleges during the choice-filling stage.

Q:   Is direct admission available for the BA programme in Lucknow University?
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Admission to the BA programme is primarily entrance-based through UGPET. However, unlike DPharm, the college does offer a small number of seats for NRI and other students through a management quota for vacant seats

Q:   Which institutes accept UGPET scores besides Lucknow University?
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A common merit list is prepared for seat allotment in Lucknow University and its affiliated colleges. Some institutes accepting UGPET scores include Shri Ramswaroop Memorial College of Engineering and Management, National Post Graduate College (NPGC), Bhalchandra Group of Institution, and Techno Institute of Higher Studies

Q:   Where can I complete the registration and choice filling for UGPET counselling?
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All counselling activities, including document uploading and choice filling, must be done online through the login portal available at the official Lucknow University website: lkouniv.ac.in

Q:   What courses are covered under the UGPET entrance exam conducted by Lucknow University?
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The UGPET exam is conducted for admission to BBA and BCA courses. However, UGPET scores are also the criteria for admission to BA programs and DPharm courses at the university

Q:   What are the steps involved in the UGPET counselling process?
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The counselling process involves the following steps:

  • Registration: Log in to the Lucknow University website using your registration number and password.
  • Fee Payment: Enter bank details and pay the counselling fees.
  • Choice Filling: Select and arrange your preferred programs and colleges.
  • Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on rank and preference, after which candidates must download the allotment letter
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Yes, any candidate who wishes to apply for University of Lucknow BBA admissions must appear in UGPET in order to qualify. There are no other entrance exams mentioned by University of Lucknow that are considered when BBA admissions are conducted.

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