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The UPCATET 2026 examination, conducted by NDUAT, is set for the designated exam date. 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.
UPCATET organized by Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), Kanpur for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B. F. Sc. (Bachelor in Fisheries Science), B. V. Sc. & A. H., B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science (Only for Girls), B.Tech. (Biotechnology), B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.), B.Tech. ( Dairy Technology), B.Tech. ( Food Technology); M.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science), M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Horticulture), M.Sc. (Forestry), M.V.Sc, M.Tech. Agril. Engg, M.Tech. Mechanical Engg, M.Tech./ M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.F.Sc, MBA (Agri. Business) in BUAT, NDUAT, CSAUK, SVPUAT.
If you want to appear in UPCATET exam then register before last date. Then download UPCATET admit card. After exam, check answer key and then UPCATET result.
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UPCATET Exam
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UPCATET 2026 Important Date
| Event | Date |
| Application Window | March 30 – May 15, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | June 6 – June 16, 2026 |
| UG Entrance Examination | June 17, 2026 |
| Master’s / PhD Entrance Examination | June 18, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Late June 2026 (Expected) |
| Counselling Process Begins | July 5, 2026 |
🎓 Participating Universities
The entrance exam is conducted on a rotational basis. This year, the centralized admission process is being managed by Banda University of Agriculture and Technology. The participating institutions include:
- Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Ayodhya
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut
- Mahatma Buddha University of Agriculture and Technology, Kushinagar
Eligibility Criteria
Before you start preparing for the UPCATET exam, you need to make sure that you fulfil the eligibility criteria. Here are the details:
- Age Limit: For undergraduate programmes, the candidate must be between 16-22 years of age as of 31st December of the admission year. For postgraduate programmes, there is no age limit.
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualification varies for different programmes. Here are the details:
For undergraduate programmes: The candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB/PCMB/Agri. with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
For postgraduate programmes: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates).
For doctoral programmes: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 65% marks (60% for SC/ST candidates).
UPCATET Application Fee
| UR, OBC & EWS | 1350/- |
| SC/ST | 1100/- |
UPCATET Exam Pattern
If you will appear in UPCATET exam, then you should know the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme. This is the UPCATET exam pattern.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper / OMR sheet based). |
| Language | Bilingual (English and Hindi). |
| Type of Questions | TBA |
| Number of Questions | 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 800 marks. |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for every correct answer. -1 mark for every incorrect answer (negative marking). |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours. |
| Subjects in Question Paper | PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math), PAG (Agriculture Group), or PHS (Home Science Group) depending on your 10+2 stream. |
Important Reminder for Exam Day: You must download and carry two copies of your UPCATET Admit Card. One self-attested copy will have to be submitted to the invigilator at your exam hall, which is later utilized during the official counselling process.
The UPCATET exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based). The exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with a duration of 3 hours. Here are the details of the exam pattern:
- For undergraduate programmes: The exam consists of 200 MCQs, with 50 questions from each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and Agriculture).
- For postgraduate programmes: The exam consists of 200 MCQs, with 50 questions from the relevant subject and 50 questions from General Knowledge.
- For doctoral programmes: The exam consists of 200 MCQs, with 75 questions from the relevant subject and 25 questions from Research Methodology and Statistics.
Preparation Tips for UPCATET:
If you are planning to take the UPCATET exam, here are some preparation tips that can help you:
- Make a study schedule and follow it regularly.
- Solve previous year question papers and sample papers.
- Focus on the basics and strengthen your concepts.
- Practice time management to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge.
Contact Details
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology,
Banda,
Uttar Pradesh (India) 210001
[email protected]
https://upcatetexam.org/
UPCATET – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | UPCATET |
| Full Form of UPCATET | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
| Organizing Body | CSAUAT |
| Full Form of CSAUAT | Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), Kanpur |
| Type of Exam | Agriculture Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://upcatetexam.org/ |
| Courses Where Admission is Through UPCATET | B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry, B. F. Sc. (Bachelor in Fisheries Science), B. V. Sc. & A. H., B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science (Only for Girls), B.Tech. (Biotechnology), B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.), B.Tech. ( Dairy Technology), B.Tech. ( Food Technology); M.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science), M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Horticulture), M.Sc. (Forestry), M.V.Sc, M.Tech. Agril. Engg, M.Tech. Mechanical Engg, M.Tech./ M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.F.Sc, MBA (Agri. Business) |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through UPCATET | BUAT, NDUAT, CSAUK, SVPUAT |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | As per eligibility criteria |
FAQ
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer.
You can apply for the UPCATET exam online through the official website of CSAUAT.
The documents required for the UPCATET application form include a scanned copy of your photograph, signature, and mark sheet of the qualifying examination.