UPCATET is the combined entrance test for admission to UG (and PG) agriculture and technology programmes at Uttar Pradesh's state agricultural universities, such as SVPUAT Meerut, ANDUAT Ayodhya, CSAUAT Kanpur and BUAT Banda. The UG entrance covers B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and allied courses.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Pen & paper (OMR)
Duration:150 minutes
Total Marks:800
Marking Scheme:+4 for a correct answer; check the current notification for any negative marking
Sections
Physics
50 Questions•200 Marks
Chemistry
50 Questions•200 Marks
Biology / Agriculture / Mathematics
100 Questions•400 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Optics
Chemistry
Physical
Organic
Inorganic
Biology/Agriculture
Botany & Zoology
Elements of Agriculture
Agronomy
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 with PCB/PCM/Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh domicile for state-quota seats
Minimum marks as per the notification
Important Dates
Registration opens
March 2027
Exam date
June 2027
Counselling
June-July 2027
Application Process
Register on upcatet.org
Choose the UG agriculture group
Pay the fee
Download the admit card
Attend counselling after results
💡 Preparation Tips
Prepare Class 11-12 PCB and Elements of Agriculture
Practise OMR papers
Choose the right optional group
Keep UP domicile papers ready
❓ FAQs
Which universities accept UPCATET?
UP's state agricultural universities including SVPUAT Meerut, ANDUAT Ayodhya, CSAUAT Kanpur and BUAT Banda.
Is UPCATET only for UG?
No, it covers UG, PG and Ph.D. agriculture admissions; this entry concerns the UG agriculture intake.