UPCATET Syllabus 2026: Download PDFs

The syllabus for UPCATET 2026 has been officially released by Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), Kanpur. Aspiring candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test can access the UPCATET Syllabus PDF to facilitate their exam preparation. The syllabus provides a comprehensive outline of subjects and topics that need to be studied for the entrance exam.

 UPCATET 2026 Syllabus will be released on website. Scroll down to download the syllabus PDF.

UPCATET Syllabus

By diligently covering the entire exam syllabus and addressing other aspects of UPCATET preparation, candidates can strive for a high score and a favorable rank in the UPCATET 2026 examination.

📊 Subject Weightage & Question Distribution

Regardless of your chosen group, the exam consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) valued at 800 marks total (+4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect entries).

📖 Core Syllabus Topics (UG Level)

🌍 General Studies (Common for All Groups)

• Current Affairs & Sports: National and international updates.
• History & Geography: Special emphasis on Indian History, post-independence developments, and geographical features of India.
• Indian Polity & Economy: Core structures of the Indian governing and financial systems.
• Everyday Science & ICT: Basic concepts of physics/chemistry/biology applied to daily life, alongside fundamental Information and Communication Technology.

🧲 Physics (PCM / PCB Groups)

• Mechanics, Motion, and fundamental forces.
• Thermodynamics, Heat, and Work.
• Electrostatics, Current Electricity, and Electromagnetism.
• Optics, Wave Theory, and the Dual Nature of Matter.
• Atoms, Nuclei, Radioactivity, and Nuclear Fission/Fusion.

🧪 Chemistry (PCM / PCB Groups)

• Physical: Atomic Structure, Chemical Arithmetic (Mole Concept), States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, and Electrochemistry.
• Inorganic: Periodic Table properties, Chemical Bonding, Molecular Geometry, s/p/d/f Block elements, and Coordination Compounds.
• Organic: Hydrocarbons, Functional groups (Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids), Biomolecules, and Polymers.

🧬 Biology (PCB Group)

• Diversity in the Living World & Cell Biology (Structure, Cycle, and Division).
• Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals (Anatomy/Morphology of Flowering Plants).
• Plant Physiology (Mineral Nutrients, Chemical Coordination).
• Human Physiology (Respiration, Excretion, Movement, Locomotion, and Sensory Systems).
• Genetics, Evolution, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, and Applications of Biotechnology.

📐 Mathematics (PCM Group)

• Set Theory, Relations, and Functions.
• Algebra (Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem).
• Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, and 3D Geometry.
• Trigonometric Functions.
• Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integration) and Linear Programming.

🌾 Agriculture subjects (PAG Group Only)

If you are coming from an intermediate Agriculture background, your questions will specifically test vocational application:

• Agronomy: Crop production, meteorology, soil conservation, and irrigation management.
• Horticulture: Fruit, vegetable, and flower cultivation techniques.
• Animal Husbandry & Dairying: Livestock management, animal nutrition, breeding, and dairy products.
• Agricultural Engineering: Farm machinery, power sources, and tillage operations.
• Agricultural Sciences: Basic application of Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Statistics tailored explicitly to agricultural models.

💡 Preparation Tip: Since the exam features a strict negative marking format, focus your final week of study on identifying core strengths out of the 11th and 12th syllabi. Prioritize precision over trying to answer all 200 questions blindly.

UPCATET Syllabus for UG Courses

Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming UPCATET 2026 examination must be thorough with the syllabus which include various concepts and subtopics which assist in a better performance in the same.

UPCATET Syllabus for PCB/ PCM

Candidates are required to have prior knowledge up to to Class XII in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, as UPCATET 2026 exam syllabus for UG is based on the same along with General Studies.

UPCATET Syllabus for PAG and PHS

Individuals gearing up for the Agriculture course should familiarize themselves with the diverse subject prerequisites essential for achieving a favorable score in the examination. These subjects encompass General Knowledge, Agriculture Physics, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Farming. Additionally, the UPCATET 2026 syllabus incorporates Agricultural Statistics, Engineering, and Botany.

Prospective students aiming to join programs within the PHS domain must possess a comprehensive understanding of subjects such as General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Sociology, Geography, Home Science, and Economics.

UPCATET PG Entrance Exam Syllabus

As mentioned, UPCATET 2026 holds good for the enrollment of candidates into PG courses offered by the institutions in the state of Uttar Pradesh that are affiliated to UPCATET exam committee. PG courses offered are M.Sc in various disciplines, M.V.Sc and MBA courses. UPCATET syllabus for PG is discussed below.

UPCATET M.Sc Syllabus

Candidates must be well versed with the concepts in the field of science as per the concerned subjects pertaining to the course. The M.Sc courses with respective syllabi are mentioned below.

M.Sc in Biotechnology: Concepts including Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, Immunology/ Animal Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioinformatics, Pathology & Microbiology, Cell Biology, Commercial Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Physiology along with Plant Biotechnology constitutes the syllabus.

M.Sc in Home Science: Food and Nutrition, General knowledge, Home Science Extension Education, Clothing and Textiles, General Statistics, Child Development and Psychology constitutes the syllabus.

M.Sc in Agriculture/Horticulture-General studies including Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy as well as Agrometeorology, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Dairy/ Poultry Farming, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Basics of Biotechnology, Extension Education, Entomology, Seed Technology, Plant Pathology and Biostatistics, Forestry, Nematology and Soil Conservation are included in the syllabus.

UPCATET M.V.Sc Syllabus

M.V.Sc is a 2 year PG program offered by the affiliated colleges under UPCATET 2026. Candidates who are applying for the same will have to be well prepared with the subjects that fall under the veterinary science discipline. The subjects are mentioned below.

• General Knowledge
• L.P.M., Surgery & Radiology
• Vet. Microbiology
• Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Physiology and Biochemistry
• Pathology, Epidemiology & Public Health
• Parasitology, General Medicine and Gynaecology

UPCATET MBA Syllabus

Master in Business Administration is a Postgraduate course that is offered by the colleges under UPCATET 2026 examination. The syllabus is mentioned below.

• General Knowledge
• Logic and Reasoning
• Mathematics (Class XII)
• Statistics
• English Communication and Comprehension

UPCATET Exam Pattern

UPCATET

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology, and Home Science.

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