The admission process for UPCATET 2023 commenced on March 12th at the official website of Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology. Aspiring candidates must submit their application forms before April 20th. The entrance exam for various agriculture programmes offered by participating universities will be conducted by Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology on May 30th and 31st. The UPCATET 2023 result will be declared online. Candidates who have completed the application process can access their UPCATET admit card 2023 using their login details.
UPCATET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science, Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology and other allied sciences offered by various government and private colleges in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The exam is usually held in the month of May or June every year, and the application process starts in February or March.
UPCATET Exam 2023: Highlights
Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) |
Conducting Body | Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Medium | English & Hindi |
Exam Level | State |
Courses | Under Graduates, Post Graduate and PhD |
Seats Offered | UG – 1734 PG – 583 PhD – 258 Diploma – 100 |
UPCATET 2023: Important Dates
Particulars | Dates |
UPCATET 2023 Application Form starts date | 1st March 2023 |
Last date to apply online for UPCATET 2023 | 20th April 2023 |
Last Date to pay UPCATET 2023 Application Fee | 22nd April 2023 |
UPCATET 2023 Application form Correction Window | 20 to 25th April 2023 |
UPCATET 2023 Admit Card Date | 20th May 2023 |
UPCATET Exam Date 2023 | 30th and 31st May 2023 |
UPCATET Result Date 2023 | 15 June 2023 |
UPCATET 2023: Eligibility Criteria
In order to appear for UPCATET 2023, candidates need to fulfill the eligibility requirements specified by the conducting authority. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates should have been residents of Uttar Pradesh for a minimum of five years. In case a candidate's ancestors were residents of Uttar Pradesh, they can also apply for the exam.
Moreover, candidates need to ensure that they meet the course-specific eligibility criteria along with the residential requirements. The list of course-wise eligibility criteria is provided below:
Level of Course | Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
UG Courses | B.Vsc and A.H. Courses | A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics and English, along with either PCB or PCMB combination, is mandatory. |
B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering & Dairy Technology | Aspiring candidates who possess a valid scorecard in agricultural science, along with the combinations of PCB/PCMB/PCM, are eligible to apply. | |
B.Sc (Honors) Home Science and B.Fsc | Candidates who have completed their 10+2 education with either PCB/PCM/PCMB/agricultural science combination are eligible to participate in the exam. | |
B.Tech in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical | A valid 10+2 marksheet with PCM/PCMB is a mandatory requirement for all candidates who are interested in applying. | |
PG Courses | M.V.Sc, M.Sc & MBA | Completion of a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with qualifying cutoffs is a requirement for all candidates. |
UPCATET 2023 Application Process
To initiate the application process for UPCATET 2023, candidates must first register and prepare the following documents:
- Government of India certified ID card
- Father's ID card
- Proof of permanent address
- Birth certificate
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/category certificate
After ensuring that all the required documents are in hand, candidates can proceed with the application process by following the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website of UPCATET.
- Click on the "New Candidate Registration" option.
- Receive an OTP via SMS.
- The conducting authority will generate a new registration number and password for you.
- Use the registration details provided to fill up the application form.
Step 2: Application Form Fill Up
- To start the UPCATET 2023 application process, enter the application number and password.
- Then, provide personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
- Ensure that the centre code is accurately entered.
- Verify all the details entered and then click on the 'Submit' button.
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- Scanned image of candidate’s photograph
- Scanned image of candidate’s signature
- Scanned image of candidate’s right index fingerprint.
- Caste Certificate/Disability Certificate
Step 4: Application Fee
After completing the application form with all the necessary documents, candidates can proceed to the payment of fees. The application fee for the general category is INR 1250/-, while for the reserved category, it is INR 1050/-.
Step 5: Take Printout
Candidates should take a printout of the filled application form for future reference after completing all the aforementioned steps.
UPCATET Admit Card 2023
The UPCATET 2023 admit card is a crucial document that candidates must possess to appear for the exam. It is essential to verify the details mentioned on the admit card. The following points need to be checked, and the steps to download the admit card are also mentioned below.
- Access the official website of UPCATET 2023.
- Look for the "Admit Card" link under the latest examination update.
- Provide the required details, such as the application number and password, to access the admit card.
- Once redirected to the admit card page, carefully review all the information listed on the UPCATET 2023 admit card.
- Download and securely store the admit card for future use.
What are the details mentioned on the UPCATET Admit Card 2023?
The details which are mentioned on admit card are as follows:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Exam Centre Code
- Date and Time of the Examination.
- DOB
- Signature of the Candidate.
- Photograph of the Candidate.
- Exam Day Guidelines
UPCATET 2023 Exam Pattern (UG)
The exam pattern for UPCATET 2023 UG has been outlined for candidates who wish to apply for various undergraduate programs at UPCATET. Each program will consist of 200 questions, with a maximum allocation of 600 marks. The exam will have a total duration of three hours. For a comprehensive understanding of the UG exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
Paper | Subjects | Group of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks Allocated |
PCB | General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
Physics | B | 50 | 150 | |
Chemistry | C | 50 | 150 | |
Biology | D | 80 | 240 | |
PAG | General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
Agricultural Physics |
B | 25 |
150 | |
Agricultural Chemistry | 25 | |||
Agricultural Zoology |
C | 25 |
150 | |
Agricultural Botany | 25 | |||
Agronomy |
D | 25 |
240 | |
Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 10 | |||
Horticulture | 15 | |||
Agricultural Engineering | 10 | |||
Agricultural Statistics & Maths | 20 | |||
PCM | General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
Physics | B | 50 | 150 | |
Chemistry | C | 50 | 150 | |
Biology | D | 80 | 240 | |
PHS | General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
English | B | 25 | 150 | |
Hindi | 25 | |||
Sociology |
C | 20 |
150 | |
Economics | 15 | |||
Geography | 15 | |||
Home Science | D | 80 | 240 |
UPCATET 2023 Exam Pattern (PG)
The exam pattern for UPCATET 2023 PG has been outlined for candidates who wish to apply for various undergraduate programs at UPCATET. Each program will consist of 200 questions, with a maximum allocation of 600 marks. The exam will have a total duration of three hours. For a comprehensive understanding of the PG exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
Program | Subjects | Group of Questions | Number of Questions |
M.Sc (Ag.)/ M.Sc. (Hort.) | General Studies | 25 | A |
Agronomy & Agrometeorology | 15 |
B | |
Horticulture | 25 | ||
Soil Science | 9 | ||
Agricultural Engineering | 9 | ||
Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 9 | ||
Agricultural Biochemistry | 9 | ||
Genetics & Plant Breeding | 11 | ||
Extension Education | 9 | ||
Entomology | 9 | ||
Plant Pathology & Nematology | 9 | ||
Agricultural Economics | 9 | ||
Seed Technology | 6 | ||
Soil Conservation | 7 |
C | |
Statistics | 14 | ||
Biotechnology | 15 | ||
Forestry | 10 | ||
M.Sc (Home Science) | General Studies | 25 | A |
Food and Nutrition | 35 |
B | |
Home Management | 35 | ||
Child Development | 34 | ||
Home Science Extension Education | 34 |
C | |
Clothing & Textiles | 32 | ||
Statistics | 5 | ||
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ Process and Food Engineering/irrigation and Drainage Engineering/ Farm Machinery and Power Engineering | General Studies | 25 | A |
Milling of Agril. Produce | 26 |
B | |
Storage Engineering | 26 | ||
Engineering Properties of Biomaterial | 26 |
C | |
Heat and Mass Transfer | 22 | ||
Dairy and Food Engineering | 26 | ||
Farm Machinery and Power | 22 | ||
Soil and Water conservation and Irrigation Engineering | 27 | ||
M.V.Sc | General Studies | 25 | A |
Vet. Microbiology | 10 |
B | |
L.P.M | 15 | ||
Surgery & Radiology | 10 | ||
Animal Genetics & Breeding | 10 | ||
Animal Nutrition | 10 | ||
Physiology and Biochemistry | 20 | ||
Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 | ||
Parasitology | 10 |
C | |
Pathology | 10 | ||
Epidemiology & Public Health | 10 | ||
Gynaecology | 10 | ||
Medicine | 15 | ||
Extension | 10 | ||
Veterinary Anatomy | 10 | ||
Livestock Products Technology | 10 | ||
M.Tech (Mechanical Engg. ) | General Studies | 25 | A |
Thermodynamics, I.C.Engine | 24 |
B | |
Power Plant Engg. | 24 | ||
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 24 | ||
Heat and Mass Transfer | 24 | ||
Fluid Mechanics | 25 | ||
Machine Design | 26 |
C | |
Production Engg. Industrial Engg. | 27 | ||
MBA (Agri-Business) | General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Aptitude | 70 |
|
General English of High School Standard | 30 |
| |
M.tech./M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | General Studies | 25 | A |
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. | 23 |
B | |
Cell Biology | 23 | ||
Pathology & Microbiology | 23 | ||
Immunology/Animal Biotechnology | 23 | ||
Biochemistry & Physiology | 23 |
C | |
Commercial Biotechnology | 23 | ||
Recombinant DNA Technology | 23 | ||
Bioinformatics | 14 | ||
M.Sc. Forestry | General Studies | 25 | A |
Principles of Silviculture | 20 |
B | |
Silvicultural Systems | 20 | ||
Forest Mensuration | 20 | ||
Wood Science & Technology | 10 | ||
Fundamentals of Forest Protection | 20 | ||
Agroforestry | 20 |
C | |
Social Forestry | 20 | ||
Forest Ecology and Management | 20 | ||
Forest Nursery and Afforestation Techniques | 20 | ||
M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science) | General Studies | 25 | A |
Aquaculture | 38 |
B | |
Fisheries Resource Management | 36 | ||
Aquatic Environment Management | 33 | ||
Aquatic Animal Health Management | 28 | ||
Fish Processing Technology | 20 |
C | |
Fisheries Engineering | 10 | ||
Fisheries Extension, Economics, and Statistics | 10 |
UPCATET 2023 Exam Pattern (PHD)
The exam pattern for Ph.D has been outlined for candidates who wish to apply for the Ph.D program at UPCATET. Each program will consist of 200 questions, with a maximum allocation of 600 marks. The exam will have a total duration of three hours. For a comprehensive understanding of the Ph.D exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table provided below.
Program | Subjects | Number of Questions | Group of Questions |
Ph.D. (Horticulture) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Agriculture) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Veterinary Science) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Home Science) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Forestry) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.) | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | General Studies | 20 | A |
Statistics | 20 | B | |
Concerned Subject | 60 | C |
UPCATET 2023 Result
The results will be posted on the official website, along with the scores. Candidates can examine their rankings and apply for admission to their preferred college after the results are revealed. The following is the procedure for downloading the results:
- Go to the official website of UPCATET 2023 exam.
- Look for the link that says 'UPCATET Results'.
- Click on the link and provide the necessary information.
- After the results are displayed, carefully review the details and marks obtained.
- Download the result and save it securely for future use.
UPCATET 2023 Counselling
The UPCATET 2023 first phase UG counselling at Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology will begin on June 20, 2023. Candidates included in the merit list must attend the UPCATET counselling 2023 in order to secure admission in their preferred UG and PG programmes. The counselling process will be conducted online in two phases, first and second. To participate in the counselling, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Registration
Candidates need to register online by providing their registered mobile number, email ID, and Date of Birth.
Once registered, candidates must upload scanned copies of their documents, marks sheets, certificates, etc.
Step 2: Choice Filling and Locking
Candidates must select colleges from the list provided and lock their choices.
Note that choices cannot be modified once locked.
Step 3: Seat Allotment and Security Fee Deposit
Candidates are required to deposit a security fee of Rs. 5000.
The UPCATET conducting body will release a merit list containing the names of candidates based on their choices made in the choice filling round.
Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy of the merit list.
Step 4: Reporting to the University
Candidates must report to the university allocated to them along with the fee receipt, documents, and allocation letters.
What are the documents required for UPCATET Counselling?
The documents which are required for UPCATET Counselling 2023 are given below:
- UPCATET admit card
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Qualifying degree examination certificate
- Permanent address proof
- Category certificate
- Caste certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Character certificate
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate