UGPET Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test 2026 ( UGPET )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 00:14 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

UGPET 2026 Exam Pattern: Lucknow University will release UGPET 2026 exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates find questions on the UGPET exam day based on the syllabus and test structure available in the information brochure. Candidates who prepare using the UGPET test structure tend to get a high score in UGPET exam. Lucknow University mentions the test structure for the UGPET 2026 exam for admission into BBA, BBA (IB), BBA (MS), BBA (Tourism) and BCA course, separately. UGPET exam pattern for BBA courses differs from BCA course admission. As per the UGPET exam pattern for BBA admission, candidates need to answer multiple choice questions from four different sections. Read this article on UGPET exam pattern 2026 to know complete details including the number of questions, duration of exam, marking scheme and more.

Table of contents
  • UGPET BBA Exam Pattern 2026
  • UGPET BCA Exam Pattern 2026
  • UGPET 2026 Syllabus
  • UGPET 2026 Preparation Tips
  • FAQs on UGPET Exam Pattern
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UGPET BBA Exam Pattern 2026

Lucknow University will release the UGPET exam pattern soon. Candidates can check the UGPET exam pattern as per the previous year's trends.

UGPET Exam Pattern Elements Details
Mode of UGPET exam Offline
Exam duration 90 minutes | 1.5 hours
Number of questions 100
Type of questions Multiple Choice Questions | Objective type
Number of sections

BBA - Four (4)

UGPET Marking Scheme

Lucknow University will evaluate the performance of the candidate based on the following marking scheme.

  • Each question will carry four marks
  • One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Zero marks will be awarded for each un-attempted question
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What topics are considered to frame questions from the Numerical Aptitude section of UGPET?
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Some of the topics included in numerical ability are Number System, Simplification, Percentage, P&L, Ratio, Proportion, Time and Work, Interest, Geometry, Clocks and Calendars, Combination, etc.

Q:   What are the topics included in the UGPET General English section?
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Questions from English language section of UGPET will be based on topics including Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Sentence Improvement, Synonyms and Antonyms, One Word Substitution, etc.

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UGPET BCA Exam Pattern 2026

Lucknow University will release the UGPET exam pattern soon. Candidates can check the UGPET exam pattern as per the previous year's trends.

UGPET Exam Pattern Elements Details
Mode of UGPET exam Offline
Exam duration 90 minutes | 1.5 hours
Number of questions 100
Type of questions Multiple Choice Questions | Objective type
Number of sections

BCA - Five (5)

UGPET BCA Marking Scheme

  • Each question will carry four marks
  • One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Zero marks will be awarded for each un-attempted question
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I get into University of Lucknow for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
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Lucknow University offers a wide range of courses at the UG, PG and Diploma, and PhD levels. The admission to most of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses are based on Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET), Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test (UGPET) and Postgraduate Entrance Test (PGET). Candidates must appear for the University of Lucknow's in-house entrance exams. For this, candidates can visit the official website and fill out the admission form.

Q:   Who conducts UGPET exam?
A: 

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.

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UGPET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates appearing for UGPET 2025 for admission to BBA, BBA (IB), BBA (MS), BBA (Tourism) programmes offered by Lucknow University will have to answer questions from the following sections. 

  1. General Knowledge
  2. General English
  3. Numerical Aptitude
  4. Logical Reasoning

As per the UGPET exam syllabus, candidates appearing for the exam for admission into the BCA course shall have to answer questions from the following sections.

  1. General Knowledge
  2. General English
  3. Numerical Aptitude
  4. Mathematics and Computer Science
  5. Logical Reasoning

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are some of the topics included in the UGPET Logical Reasoning section?
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Topics in the logical reasoning section of UGPET shall include Word Formation, Coding-Decoding, Analogy Test, questions on Series, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Analytical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, etc.

Q:   How many sections are there in the UGPET syllabus for BBA admission?
A: 

Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test will have a syllabus spread across four different sections for BBA admission. UGPET for BCA admission will have one additional section.

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UGPET 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates aspiring for UGPET exam for BBA and BCA admission must start the preparation using test pattern and syllabus. Those who start by obtaining the knowledge of pattern and syllabus will have a better understanding of what appears in the test. Candidates can use UGPET question papers and sample paprers to understand the exam pattern. Candidates can also analyse the important topics for UGPET 2026 exam based on previous year's statistics. For a good score in UGPET exam, candidates must start preparing with the toughest section and then move towards the section they find easy.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sections are there in the UGPET exam?
A: 

UGPET exam for BBA admission will have questions from four sections, namely, General Knowledge, General English, Numerical Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.

Q:   Does Lucknow University conduct any entrance exams?
A: 

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.

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FAQs on UGPET Exam Pattern

Check some frequently asked questions related to UGPET 2026 exam:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the type of questions in UGPET?
A: 

As per the UGPET exam pattern, the Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test will have objective type questions. Candidates will have to choose one correct response out of four responses.

Q:   What are the sections in UGPET?
A: 

Lucknow University has designed the UGPET exam to ask questions from the following four sections

  • General Knowledge
  • General English
  • Numerical Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
Q:   Can I get admission to DPharm at Lucknow University without UGPET?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the syllabus for UGPET entrance? I need every detail. I am Diploma engineering student.
A: 
There are 100 questions based on the following areas: 1. General knowledge (25 marks) 2. Logical reasoning & aptitude (25 marks) 3. Basic mathematics (25 marks) 4. English (25 marks). Followed by personal interview & academic credentials Personal interview (50 marks) your knowledge, communication, attitude, extra-curricular activities & personality will be the major areas for the interviewer. Academic credentials will majorly be based on 10th & 12th marks.
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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

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Abhishek Dhawan

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Answered a month ago

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 Ins

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Shruti Shukla

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Answered a month ago

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

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Akansha Goyal

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Answered a month ago

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.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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

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Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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 certific

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Vikram Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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:

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

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

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Bhumika Sharma

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