UPCATET
UTTAR PRADESH COMBINED AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE TEST
Form Date: 01 May - 05 May 2027 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 01 May - 05 May 2027
UPCATET Basic Information
- Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
- Exam Conducting Body:Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (NDUAT)
- Courses:BSc Agri, MSc Agri
- Streams:Agriculture
UPCATET 2027: Registration, Exam Dates, Eligibility & Result
Updated On - October 03 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
UPCATET 2027 (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture & Technology Entrance Test 2027) is the upcoming session of this state-level entrance exam, conducted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology. The exam is tentatively scheduled for 16 & 17 June 2027, and the result is expected around 30 June 2027. Registration is projected to open in early May 2027; all these dates are tentative and subject to official confirmation. UPCATET is held once a year in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and is three hours long. After the result is declared, candidates must register for counselling to secure admission. Read the article below for detailed information on the admit card, syllabus, eligibility criteria, cut-off, counselling, and more for UPCATET 2027.
Latest Updates
- UPCATET 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled on 16 & 17 June 2027. Click Here to check the latest updates.
- UPCATET 2027 result is expected around 30 June 2027. Counselling dates are expected to be announced by the official authority after result declaration.
- Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2027 registration is tentatively scheduled from 01 May 2027 to 05 May 2027. Candidates can apply here--- Apply Now.
- All 2027 dates are projected/tentative. Candidates are advised to check the official website at upcatetonline.org for confirmed announcements.
UPCATET 2027 Exam Status
Candidates can check the UPCATET 2027 exam status from the below table:
Particulars | Status |
UTTAR PRADESH COMBINED AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE TEST 2027 Status | Result Declared Counselling dates expected to be announced by the official authority after result declaration |
UPCATET 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can check the UPCATET 2027 Important Dates from the mentioned below table:
Event | Dates |
Online Application Form | Expected to be announced by the official authority (tentatively 01 May 2027) |
Application Form Last Date | Tentatively 05 May 2027 |
Application Fee Submission last date | Expected to be announced by the official authority |
| UPCATET Application form correction window | Expected to be announced by the official authority |
Availability of Admit Card | Expected to be announced by the official authority (tentatively June 2027) |
UPCATET 2027 Exam Date | Tentatively 16 & 17 June 2027 |
Result Date | Tentatively 30 June 2027 |
Counselling | Expected to be announced by the official authority after result declaration |
UPCATET 2027 Result
UPCATET 2027 results will be released after the commencement of the exam. The result will be declared by Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) on the official website Applicants can check their results by filling in their application number, roll number, and date of birth on the official website.
Steps to view UPCATET 2027 Result
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the UPCATET Exam.
- Step 2: Click on the “UPCATET 2027 Result” tab.
- Step 3: Enter Class group, Challan number/ registration number/ roll number, and Date of birth.
- Step 4: View result for UPCATET 2027 exam.
- Step 5: Download and print UPCATET 2027 scorecard.
UPCATET 2023 Cut off
UPCATET 2023 Cutoff for the various category is given hereby:
Category | Cut off |
General | 20 % |
SC/ST | 10 % |
The above-mentioned cutoff is as per the previous year.
UPCATET 2027 Counselling
No call letter will be sent to applicants individually. Admission will be done based on the merit list i.e. the marks acquired in UPCATET 2027.
- After UPCATET results are declared, all qualifying candidates are allotted seats in their respective course and university through counselling.
- Seats are allotted based on merit-cum-reservation-cum-choice available at the time of counselling.
- For UPCATET 2027 counselling, candidates can download their counselling letters from the official website of the exam after the results are yet to be declared.
- UPCATET counselling letter would contain details such as the date, time, and place of the counselling session.
- All candidates need to appear for counselling as per the schedule mentioned in the letter.
Documents Required for UPCATET 2027 Counselling
Documents that candidates need to bring at the time of UPCATET 2027 counselling are as mentioned below. It may be noted that candidates need to carry five sets of all the documents.
Downloaded copy of the online application form duly attested by Registrar/ Principal/ Dean of last attended college/ institution | Attested photocopies of Class X and XII certificates and mark sheets |
Original and attested photocopies of marks sheets and certificates of Bachelor and Master Degree courses | Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh state issued by the competent authority |
Original copy of sport weightage certificate | Original copy of character and conduct certificate from the Head of last attended college/ institution |
Five passport size photographs with name and roll number written on the back | Original copy of OBC category certificate issued after March 31, 2020, or valid on counselling date |
An affidavit accounting for discontinuity of more than three months after leaving the college/ institution last attended | Original copy of transfer/ migration certificate |
Two bank drafts of INR 500 (as counselling fee) and INR 5,000 (as initiation fee) |
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Candidates who do not turn up when their name is called will be given another chance at the end of the day. However, such candidates “can claim only the Programmes in which seats are available at that time and as per their qualifications/ groups,” informs the official website.
Note: If a candidate fails to submit any certificate mentioned above or counselling or advance institution fee, their admission will be cancelled.
UPCATET 2027 Application Form
The UPCATET 2027 Registration Form is expected to be released on the official website. Candidates should monitor the official portal for the exact release and last-submission dates. Applicants are advised to review the eligibility criteria carefully before filling in the application form. The form will not be available in offline mode — candidates must submit it online along with the prescribed application fee.
Steps to fill the Application Form:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
- Candidates need to visit the official website and click on the direct link provided by the page to fill the application form.
Step 2: Registration and filling of Application Form
- Enter details like personal details, contact details and qualification achievements.
- Along with, upload the scanned copy of the photograph, signature and thumb impression.
Step 3: Fee Payment
- Candidates can submit their application fees after 24 hours of registration.
- Also, candidates have to choose the mode of payment as per their choice.
Step 4: Print the Application Form
- Candidates must have a print out of the application form after the registration process is complete as it will be required for future reference.
UPCATET Application Fee
Mode of Payment: Candidates can opt for online payment through Debit card/Credit card/Net banking. The application fee is mentioned below as per the last year's information. If in case there are any changes in the application fee then it will be updated here:
Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
General and OBC | Rs. 1250/- |
ST and SC | Rs. 1050/- |
Candidates need to submit the application form fee after completing the procedure.
UPCATET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Before filling the application form, candidates will have to check if they clear the UPCATET 2027 eligibility given below:
Course | Minimum Qualification | Subject Required | Minimum Marks |
B.Sc. (Hon) Agriculture | 12th Standard | Agricultural Science | 60% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Horticulture | 12th Standard | PCB | 60% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Forestry | 12th Standard | PCM | 60% |
Bachelor in Fisheries Science | 12th Standard | PCMB | 60% |
Bachelor in Veterinary Science | 12th Standard | PCB / PCMB & English | 50% |
B.Sc. (Hon) Home Science | 12th Standard | Arts with Home Science / PCB/PCM/PCMB/Agricultural Science | 60% |
M.Sc. Agriculture Biochemistry / Agricultural Economics/ Agricultural Economics & Management/ Agronomy/ Animal Husbandry/ Dairy Technology/ Live Stock Production and Management/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Soil Science/ Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry | B.Sc. Agriculture | - | 60% |
M.Sc. Home Science | BSc Home Science | - | 60% |
M.Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology | - | 60% |
M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology/ Horticulture/ Nematology | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture | - | 60% |
M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture | - | 60% |
M.Sc. Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology/ Seed Science & Technology/ Soil Conservation& Water Management | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry | - | 60% |
Masters in Veterinary Science | B.VSC & AH | - | OGPA 5.50 |
Age Limit
- For courses BVSc and AH, the minimum age limit is 17 years and the maximum is 23 years as of the prescribed reference date; SC/ST and OBC candidates receive a relaxation of 05 years.
- For all other courses, the minimum age limit is 16 years and the maximum is 22 years; SC/ST and OBC candidates receive a relaxation of 05 years.
UPCATET 2027 Admit Card
UPCATET Hall Ticket 2027 will available on the official website. Candidates are able to download easily.
- However, no admit cards will be sent to candidates through postal or courier services.
- Candidate must also bring a Photo ID proof like, Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, voter ID, or Notarized Affidavit with a photo in which the photo of the applicant is attached and visible.
- Candidates are advised to download two copies of the UPCATET 2027 Admit Card as one of the copies need to be self-attested and deposited to the invigilator for their signature & which will be preserved and required during the counseling procedure and another one has to be carried along on the date of the examination with the aspirant.
Steps to Download UPCATET Hall Ticket:
- Visit the official website i.e., upcatet.org
- Further, click on the link “UPCATET Admit card”.
- Also, Enter the required references i.e. Class group, Challan number/ registration number/ roll number, and Date of birth.
- UPCATET 2027 Admit Card will be displayed on your screen.
- Check and download the same for future reference.
UPCATET 2027 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
UPCATET 2027 Exam Pattern is different for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- For UG programs, there are four groups of UPCATET question paper: PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS
- For PG programs, the exam pattern for MSc Home Science, MSc Veterinary Science, MBA Agriculture Business and MSc Agriculture/ Horticulture is based on the syllabus of the concerned subject in graduation.
- The paper comprises multiple-choice questions.
- There is a total of 200 objective type questions and the total marks allocated for the paper is 600.
Candidates can check below the detailed pattern for Undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Undergraduate Programs
The following Information depicts the four groups of UPCATET question paper along with their respective codes:
Subjects | Code |
PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 01 |
PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) | 02 |
PAG (Agriculture Stream) | 03 |
PHS (Art Stream with Home Science) | 04 |
Exam Pattern for PCB Group
Students appearing in the PCB Group can take admission in subjects such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry and Veterinary Science. The sections included and the pattern is explained below.
Subject | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Studies | 20 | 60 |
Physics | 50 | 150 |
Chemistry | 50 | 150 |
Biology | 80 | 240 |
TOTAL | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for PCM Group
Candidates applying from the PCM group can secure admission in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science and B.Tech programs.
Subject | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Studies | 20 | 60 |
Physics | 50 | 150 |
Chemistry | 50 | 150 |
Mathematics | 80 | 240 |
TOTAL | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for PAG Group
Candidates appearing in PAG Group are applicable for admission to subjects like Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and Biotechnology. UPCATET PAG Group is further divided into 4 sections, i.e. A, B, C and D.
Section | Subject | Number of Question in each Subject | Number of Question in each Section | Marks for each Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 |
B | Agriculture Physics Agriculture Chemistry | 25 25 | 50 | 50 |
C | Agriculture Zoology Agriculture Botany | 25 25 | 50 | 150 |
D | Agronomy Animal Husbandry and Dairying Horticulture Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Statistics and Mathematics | 25 10 15 10 20 | 80 | 240 |
Total | - | 200 | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for PHS Group
The PHS Group in UPCATET is only meant for candidates seeking admission in B.Sc Home Science subject.
Subject | Number of Questions in Each Subject | Number of Questions in Each Section | Marks for Each Section |
|---|---|---|---|
General Studies | 20 | 20 | 60 |
English | 25 | 50 | 150 |
Hindi | 25 | - | - |
Sociology | 20 | 50 | 150 |
Economics | 15 | - | - |
Geography | 15 | - | - |
Home Science | 80 | 80 | 240 |
Total | 200 | 200 | 600 |
Note: Students who have studied PCMB Subjects i.e. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) in XII standard can either opt. for PCB or PCM paper
Postgraduate Programs
The pattern for postgraduate programs is based on the syllabus prescribed in the graduation of the respective disciplines. Candidates can check below for all the respective programs
Exam Pattern for MSc Home Science
Subject | Number of Questions in Each Subject | Number of Questions in Each Section | Marks for Each Section |
General Studies | 25 | 25 | 75 |
Food & Nutrition | 35 | 104 | 312 |
Home Management | 35 | - | - |
Child Development | 34 | - | - |
Home Science Extension Education | 34 | 71 | 213 |
Clothing & Textiles | 32 | - | - |
Statistics | 5 | - | - |
Total | 200 | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for MSc Agriculture/ Horticulture
Subject | Number of Questions in Each Subject | Number of Questions in Each Section | Marks for Each Section |
General Studies | 25 | 25 | 75 |
Agronomy & Agrometeorology | 15 | - | - |
Horticulture | 25 | - | - |
Soil Science | 9 | - | - |
Agriculture Engineering | 9 | - | - |
Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 9 | - | - |
Agriculture Biochemistry | 9 | - | - |
Genetics & Plant Breeding | 11 | - | - |
Extension Education | 9 | 136 | 408 |
Entomology | 9 | - | - |
Plant Pathology & Nematology | 9 | - | - |
Agriculture Economics | 9 | - | - |
Seed Technology | 6 | - | - |
Soil Conservation | 7 | - | - |
Statistics | 14 | 39 | 117 |
Biotechnology | 15 | - | - |
Forestry | 10 | - | - |
Total | 200 | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for MSc Veterinary Science
Subject | Number of Questions in Each Subject | Number of Questions in Each Section | Marks for Each Section |
General Studies | 25 | 25 | 75 |
Veterinary Microbiology | 15 | 85 | 255 |
PM | 20 | - | - |
Surgery & Radiology | 10 | - | - |
Animal Genetics & Breeding | 10 | - | - |
Animal Nutrition | 10 | - | - |
Physiology & Biochemistry | 20 | - | - |
Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 | 90 | 270 |
Parasitology | 10 | - | - |
Pathology | 15 | - | - |
Epidemiology & Public Health | 10 | - | - |
Gynaecology | 10 | - | - |
Medicine | 20 | - | - |
Extension | 10 | - | - |
Total | 200 | 200 | 600 |
Exam Pattern for MBA (Agriculture Business)
- Students have to appear for the screening test which consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions
- Time duration to complete the test is 2 hours
- Those students who have qualified for the exam will be shortlisted based on the merit list for Group Discussion and Personal Interview
- Group Discussion and Personal Interview shall carry 50 and 150 marks.
UPCATET 2027 Preparation Tips
UPCATET 2027 Preparation Tips are given below:
- Make notes of everything as it is easier to refer to notes than going through all over again.
- Daily revision is an important aspect as everyone tends to forget or the memory of what they studied becomes faded which needs to be polished time and again.
- An ample amount of sleep is a must.
- Give time for recreation.
- Solving questions will give a reality check of the preparation and scope of improvement is there if needed.
- Keep calm at the time of examination and focus.
UPCATET 2027 Highlights
Check all the details about the UPCATET examination 2027 given below:
Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
Acronym | UPCATET 2027 |
Conducting Body | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology |
Level | State Level |
Course | UG, PG and PhD |
UPCATET Official website | |
Application Link | |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper-based) |
Exam Purpose | To offer admission into various UG, PG and PhD courses. |
UPCATET Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPCATET 2027 Form Date | 01 May - 05 May 2027 (Tentative) |
| Admit card | 01 Jun 2023 (Tentative) |
| UPCATET 2027 Exam Date | 16 Jun, 17 Jun 2027 |
| UPCATET 2027 Result | 30 Jun 2027 (Tentative) |
UTTAR PRADESH COMBINED AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRANCE TEST Exam Pattern
Paper 1
Exam Duration:
3 hours
Total Marks:
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Question Paper Type :
Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking:
No
S.No | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Total |
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| 1 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
01 May 2027
Form End Date:
05 May 2027
The forms will open on 01 May 2027
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DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
16 Jun 2027, 17 Jun 2027
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