What is the UPESEAT marking scheme?

The maximum marks in the UPESEAT exam is 125 marks. Each question is for 1 mark while, there is no negative marking for any incorrect responses.

How many questions in the UPESEAT exam?

The UPESEAT exam 2026 will have 125 questions in total. Physics, Chemsitry and Mathematics will have 35 questions each while the English language comprehension section will have 20 questions.

What is the UPESEAT exam duration?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be held online for 2 hours.

How many subjects in the UPESEAT exam?

There are four subjects in the UPESEAT exam- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language Comprehension. While the PCM subjects are of classes 11th and 12th level, the English comprehension is of basic level.

What is the UPESEAT 2026 exam date?

UPESEAT 2026 exam dates for phase 2 will be announced soon. The UPESEAT exam date for phase 1 was January 22 to 24, 2026. Aspirants were able to select their exam date via slot booking.

What is the UPESEAT syllabus?

The UPESEAT 2026 syllabus is based on the class 11th and 12th syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

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Overview

UPESEAT Syllabus 2026: The University of Petroleum and Energy Sciences releases the UPESEAT 2026 syllabus on the official website, upes.ac.in. The UPESEAT syllabus comprises the topics of classes 11th and 12th for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and a basic level of English language comprehension. Candidates preparing for the UPESEAT exam must prepare all the topics of the UPESEAT syllabus. Along with the syllabus, candidates must know the UPESEAT exam pattern. There will be 125 questions out of the UPESEAT syllabus 2026 topics.

Candidates are also advised to practice the UPESEAT sample papers to get used to the test format and the exam difficulty level. The UPESEAT 2026 syllabus will be similar to the JEE Mains exam; however, the exam is not as difficult as the JEE Main exam. Check the subject-wise syllabus of UPESEAT 2026 below.

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UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus
UPESEAT Exam Pattern
Best Books for UPESEAT Syllabus
UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs

UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus

Candidates preparing for the exam can find the subject-wise UPESEAT 2026 syllabus below. The syllabus of UPESEAT 2026 is based on the class 11th and 12th syllabi. Students must prepare all the topics of the UPESEAT syllabus

Subjects	Topics
Physics	Physics And Measurement Kinematics Laws Of Motion Work, Energy and Power Rotational Motion Gravitation Properties Of Solids and Liquids Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory Of Gases Oscillations And Waves Electrostatics Current Electricity Magnetic Effects Of Current and Magnetism Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Electromagnetic Waves Optics Dual Nature of Matter And radiation Atoms And Nuclei Electronic Devices Communication Systems
Chemistry	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry States Of Matter Atomic Structure Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structures Chemical Thermodynamics Solutions Equilibrium Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Surface Chemistry Classification Of Elements and Periodicity in Properties General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals Hydrogen Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) P Block Elements D And F Block Elements Co-Ordination Compounds Environmental Chemistry Purification And Characterization of Organic Compounds Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Polymers Biomolecules Chemistry in everyday life Principles related to the practical chemistry
Mathematics	Sets, relations and functions Complex numbers and quadratic equations Matrices and determinants Permutations and combinations Mathematical induction Binomial theorem and its simple applications Sequences and series Limit, continuity and differentiability Integral calculus Differential equations Coordinate geometry Three-dimensional geometry Vector algebra Statistics and probability Trigonometry Mathematical reasoning

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UPESEAT Exam Pattern

The exam authority will release the exam pattern of UPESEAT 2026 on the official website. UPESEAT exam pattern comprises marking scheme, duration of exam, number of questions and others. Referring to exam pattern helps candidates understand the scheme of the exam. The UPESEAT exam pattern is mentioned below.

Particular	Online Mode
Mode of exam	Online, remote proctored exam
Number of questions	125
No. of subjects	Physics Chemistry Mathematics
Marking scheme	+1 for every correct answer No negative marking
Maximum marks	125
Exam Duration	2 hours

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Best Books for UPESEAT Syllabus

Scroll down for subject-wise important books of UPESEAT 2026

UPESEAT 2026: Mathematics Books

List of some of the important UPESEAT 2026 Mathematics books is provided below:

Mathematics for Class 12 by R D Sharma (Set of 2 Volume) by R.D. Sharma.
A Problem Book in Algebra by V.A. Krechmar.
A problem book in Mathematical Analysis by G N Berman.
Master Resource Book in Mathematics for JEE Main by Arihant Experts.
Solved Papers (Chapter-wise Topic-wise) of Mathematics for Engineering Entrances by B.L. Sharma.
Objective Mathematics for Engineering Entrance Exam by R.S. Aggarwal Deepak Aggarwal

UPESEAT 2026: Physics Books

List of some of the important UPESEAT 2026 Physics books is provided below:

Problems In General Physics by I E Irodov.
Problems in Physics by A.A.Pinsky.
Concepts of Physics Volume I by H.C.Verma.
Concepts of Physics Vol.II by H.C.Verma.
Fundamental Physics by Pradeep
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker.
Dinesh Objective Physics for NEET, JEE (Main & Advanced) & Other Competitive Exams.

Best book for UPESEAT 2026 Chemistry

List of some of the important UPESEAT 2026 Chemistry books is provided below:

Advanced Problems in Inorganic Chemistry by Kapil Kumar Wadhwa.
Problems in Physical Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced).
Textbook of Organic Chemistry by Dr.R.K. Gupta.
IIT JEE Chemistry Vol.I & Vol.II by Dr. O.P.Agarwal.
Problems in Inorganic Chemistry for JEE (Main & Advanced).
Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C. Mukherjee
Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd

UPESEAT 2026 Syllabus FAQs

Check below for the FAQs regarding the UPESEAT syllabus.

Q: Is the UPESEAT exam hard?

No, the UPESEAT exam is not very difficult. The UPESEAT 2026 exam is based on the PCM topics of classes 11th and 12th. Those who are preparing for the JEE Mains exam will find the exam much easier as it is based on the similar topics and preparation.

Q: How to prepare for the UPESEAT exam?

The syllabus of UPESEAT and JEE Mains is similar. To prepare for UPESEAT exam, candidates should practice sample papers and previous year papers.

Q: What is the UPESEAT exam for?

The UPESEAT exam stands for University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT). The institute conducts the UPESEAT exam for BTech admission to the various undergraduate engineering courses offered at the University.

Q: Who conducts the UPESEAT exam?

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, UPES, conducts the UPESEAT exam.

Q: Is the UPESEAT exam conducted as a remote proctored test?

The UPESEAT 2026 exam will be conducted as a remotely proctored test. Candidates will receive their login credentials for the test on their registered email address.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear for the UPESEAT exam for B.Tech admission to UPES?

No. UPES also offers B.Tech admissin through JEE Mains, CUET UG and based on class 12th merit. 80% of the seats are filled through UPESEAT hence candiadtes are advsed to appear for the UPESEAT exam for their preferred institute and engineering branch.