Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test 2024 (UPCATET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by one of the participating universities in UPCATET. This exam is conducted for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and related disciplines offered by the participating colleges and universities in Uttar Pradesh. The exact date for the examination will be announced soon by the conducting university for 2024.
Why UPCATET 2024?
The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test is a state-level admission exam conducted using the pen-and-paper method. It is organized by one of the participating universities in UPCATET to fill seats in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of agriculture in Participating Universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
To gain admission to the specified courses in agriculture, appearing in the UPCATET 2024 examination is a must. Courses offered through UPCATET are:
Undergraduate Courses:
- BVSc and AH courses
- Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agriculture Engineering & Dairy Technology
- Sc (Hons.) Home Science and Fishery, Forestry, Agriculture
- Tech in CSE, ECH, and Mechanical
Post-Graduate Courses:
- Sc in Home Science, Agriculture, Horticulture
- MV Sc
- MBA
- Tech
- Phd
UPCATET 2024 Important Dates
Typically, the registration process for UPCATET begins in the first week of March, and the exam is conducted in the last week of May. However, the exact dates for the 2024 session have not been officially announced yet. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPCATET website for updates on registration and exam dates.
| Important Dates | |
| Online Application Process | March – April 2024 |
| Last date of filling out the application Form | Last week of April |
| UPCATET Admit card released date | Mid May 2024 |
| UPCATET Exam Date | May 2024 |
| Results Date | Mid-June |
Examination Pattern
The examination pattern for the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test is detailed as follows:
- Mode of Examination: Pen-and-Paper-Based Test
- Duration of Examination: Three Hours
- Medium: Hindi and English
- Question Type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Number of Questions: 200
- Marking Scheme: Three marks for each correct response and a penalty of one mark for each incorrect answer.
- Examination Centre: The examination will be conducted offline in 10 cities in Uttar Pradesh, as determined by the conducting University.
Here is the table summarizing the subject-wise distribution of questions for each group of papers in the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) for Undergraduate Courses:
| S.N. | Group of Paper | Subject | No. of Questions |
| 1 | PCB | General Knowledge | 20 |
| Physics | 50 | ||
| Chemistry | 50 | ||
| Biology | 80 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
| 2 | PCM | General Knowledge | 20 |
| Physics | 50 | ||
| Chemistry | 50 | ||
| Maths | 80 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
| 3 | PAG | General Knowledge | 20 |
| Agril. Physics | 25 | ||
| Agril. Chemistry | 25 | ||
| Agril. Zoology | 25 | ||
| Agril. Botany | 25 | ||
| Agronomy | 25 | ||
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 10 | ||
| Horticulture | 15 | ||
| Agril. Engineering | 10 | ||
| Agril. Statistics & Maths | 20 | ||
| Total | 200 | ||
| 4 | PHS | General Knowledge | 20 |
| English | 25 | ||
| Hindi | 25 | ||
| Sociology | 20 | ||
| Economics | 15 | ||
| Geography | 15 | ||
| Home Science | 80 | ||
| Total | 200 |
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UPCATET 2024 Exam Syllabus
- The syllabus for undergraduate courses in the entrance exam is based on the intermediate syllabus of the UP Board for the related subjects.
- For postgraduate courses, the syllabus is based on the graduate course curriculum of the related subject.
- For Ph.D. programs, the syllabus is based on the postgraduate course curriculum of the related subject.
UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for various courses are detailed as follows:
- For BSc (Honours) Agriculture, BSc (Honours) Horticulture, and BSc (Honours) Forestry, applicants need to have passed Intermediate with subjects like Agricultural Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB).
- For Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc), candidates must have completed Class 12 with subjects like Agricultural Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB).
- BSc (Honours) Home Science: Candidates should have passed Intermediate in the Arts stream with Home Science/ PCB/ PCM/ PCMB/ Agricultural Science subject to be eligible for the exam. Only female candidates can opt for this course, as per the official website.
Age limit: Applicants should be between 16 and 22 years old as of December 31, 2024, to be eligible for most courses. However, for the BVSc & H course, candidates must be at least 17 years old but not more than 25 years old as of December 31, 2024. It is important to note that candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC category are eligible for a five-year age relaxation for any course they apply for.
UPCATET Examination Application Fees
The application fees are as follows:
- For General, EWS, and OBC Male candidates Rs. 1350
- For SC, ST candidates, and female applicants of all categories, 1100
Note: Candidates are required to make the payment online through net banking.
UPCATET 2024 Application form: How to Apply?
Step 1: Registration: Candidates need to visit the official website, i.e., upcatetexam.net, and register themselves by providing basic details such as name, email address, mobile number, etc.
Step 2: Fill out the Application Form: After registration, candidates need to log in using the generated login credentials and fill out the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category, etc.
Step 3: Upload Documents: Candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and other relevant documents as per the specifications mentioned in the brochure.
Step 4: Payment of Application Fee: Candidates need to pay the application fee online through net banking, debit card, or credit card. The application fee varies for different categories, as mentioned in the brochure.
Step 5: Submission: After completing the application form and making the fee payment, candidates are advised to thoroughly review all entered details. Once satisfied, they can proceed to submit the application form online. Upon successful submission, candidates must download and print the confirmation page generated by the system. It is essential to keep this confirmation page safe for future reference.