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Under Graduate Professional Entrance Test 2026 ( UGPET )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 21:54 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

UGPET 2025 Syllabus: Lucknow University prescribes the UGPET syllabus for BBA and BCA courses along with the information bulletin. Candidates studying in sync with the UGPET syllabus and pattern are more likely to ace the entrance exam. Lucknow University will design the UGPET question paper based on the topics as per the UGPET 2025 syllabus. UGPET 2025 exam for BBA admission will have questions from four distinct sections. Topics under these four sections will have intermediate level difficulty standards. Read this article further for more information on the UGPET syllabus 2025 including section-wise topics with insights on the test structure.

Table of contents
  • UGPET Syllabus 2025: Overview
  • UGPET Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude
  • UGPET Syllabus for Logical Reasoning
  • UGPET Syllabus for General Knowledge
  • UGPET Syllabus for General English
  • UGPET Exam Pattern 2025
  • Reference Books To Prepare For UGPET 2025
  • FAQs on UGPET 2026 Syllabus
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UGPET Syllabus 2025: Overview

Lucknow University conducts UGPET for BBA and BCA admission. Candidates filling out the UGPET application form for BBA admission have to prepare for the following sections.

  1. General Knowledge
  2. General English
  3. Numerical Aptitude
  4. Logical Reasoning
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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 some of the topics included in the UGPET Logical Reasoning section?
A: 

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.

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UGPET Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude

The important topics under the Numerical Aptitude section of the UGPET syllabus are tabulated below.

Number Series

Number System

Simplification

Average

Percentage

Profit and Loss

Ratio and proportion

Mixture or Allegations

Time and Work

Time, Space and Distance

Simple Interest

Plane Geometry

Compound Interest

Mensuration

Clocks and Calendars

Permutation, Combination and Probability

Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency

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Commonly asked questions
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:   What topics are considered to frame questions from the Numerical Aptitude section of UGPET?
A: 

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.

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UGPET Syllabus for Logical Reasoning

The important topics under the Logical Reasoning section of the UGPET syllabus are tabulated below.

Alphabet Test

Word Formation

Coding-Decoding

Analogy Test

Classification

Series

Seating Arrangement

Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test

Direction Sense Test

Blood Relations

Mathematical Operations

Analytical Reasoning

Logical Order of Words

Input-Output

Data Sufficiency

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What are the topics included in the UGPET General English section?
A: 

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 Syllabus for General Knowledge

The important topics under the General Knowledge section of the UGPET syllabus are tabulated below

History

Geography

Indian Economy

Public Sector Undertakings

Corporate Profiles of Top Global Companies

Indian Polity

Profile of Important Industries in India

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UGPET Syllabus for General English

The important topics under the General English section of the UGPET syllabus are tabulated below.

Rearrangement

Sentence Completion

Sentence Improvement

Synonyms and Antonyms

Spelling Test

One Word Substitution

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UGPET Exam Pattern 2025

As per the UGPET 2025 exam pattern, candidates have to answer as many as 100 questions designed using the topics included in the UGPET syllabus by Lucknow University. All the 100 questions in the exam will be objective type with four options. Candidates need to mark one correct option for each question while taking the test. Exam has a duration of 90 minutes. While four marks are awarded for each correct response, an incorrect answer will lead to a negative marking of one marks.

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Reference Books To Prepare For UGPET 2025

Cracking any level of question in UGPET, be it straightforward or slightly tricky, becomes easier when one follows the right reference books to prepare for any exam. To prepare well for the UGPET exam, check out some reference books below.

Reference Books

Authors/Publications

Quantitative Aptitude

R S Aggarwal

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

Arihant Publication

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M.Tyra

Class Notes

Rakesh Yadav

Legal Aptitude

RK Gupta

Objective General English

SP Bakshi

Quick Learning Objective General English

RS Aggarwal

High School English Grammar and Composition

Wren and Martin

Word Power Made Easy

Normen Lewis

Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning

R S Aggarwal

Analytical Reasoning

MK Pandey

Yearbook for General Knowledge

Manorama Publication

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FAQs on UGPET 2026 Syllabus

Find important FAQs related to UGPET syllabus below:

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:   What are the topics included in the UGPET General English section?
A: 

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.

Q:   What topics are considered to frame questions from the Numerical Aptitude section of UGPET?
A: 

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 some of the topics included in the UGPET Logical Reasoning section?
A: 

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:   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.
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:   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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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