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Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET)

UPCATET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 is conducted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut. The application date for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) has been released and it starts from February 28, 2021, on its official website i.e. upcatet.org. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is conducted to grant admission in four Universities namely: Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda; Acharya Narendra Deva University Of Agriculture And Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology; and Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture & Technology. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is held to offer many UG, PG, Diploma, Ph.D. courses. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) provides gateway for the courses like B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Fisheries, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Sc. Home Science, B. Sc. Veterinary Science and Post graduate courses like M.Sc Home Science, M.Sc in Agriculture, M.Sc in Horticulture.

Fast Fact about Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET):

ParticularsDetails
Name of the ExaminationUttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture & Technology Entrance Test
AcronymUttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET)
Conducting bodyChandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
Participating universities

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Banda University Of Agriculture & Technology

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology

Chandra Shekhar Azad University

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology

Mode of ExaminationOffline
Level of ExaminationState Level
Duration of Exam3 hours
Exam CentresSix (06)
Seats offered

Undergraduate – 1,655

Postgraduate – 687

PhD – 296

Diploma – 100

University wise seats

Banda University Of Agriculture & Technology – 300 (UG), 61 (PG), 20 (Ph.D)

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad – 434 (UG), 241 (PG), 106 (Ph.D)

Chandra Shekhar Azad University – 510 (UG), 219 (PG), 89 (Ph.D)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut – 411 (UG), Meerut (166), 81 (Ph.D)

Important dates for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021:

EventDates
Start of Application FormFebruary 28, 2021
Last date for submission of Application FormsApril 15, 2021
Last date to pay Application FeeApril 16, 2021
Correction in application formApril 17 to 20, 2021
Issuance of Admit CardJune 1, 2021
Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 exam dateJune 16 and 17, 2021
Result DeclarationJune 30, 2021
Counselling beginsJuly 5, 2021

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 the candidates have to check in their eligibility criteria for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) so that the candidates can prepare themselves accordingly.

CourseMinimum QualificationSubject RequiredMinimum Marks
B.Sc. (Hon) Agriculture12th StandardAgricultural Science60%
B.Sc. (Hon) Horticulture12th StandardPCB60%
B.Sc. (Hon) Forestry12th StandardPCM60%
Bachelor in Fisheries Science12th StandardPCMB60%
Bachelor in Veterinary Science12th StandardPCB / PCMB & English50%
B.Sc. (Hon) Home Science12th StandardArts with Home Science / PCB/PCM/PCMB/Agricultural Science60%
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 ChemistryB.Sc. Agriculture –60%
M.Sc. Home ScienceBSc Home Science –60%
M.Sc. Agriculture BiotechnologyBachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology –60%
M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology/ Horticulture/ NematologyBachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture –60%
M.Sc. Agricultural StatisticsBachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture –60%
M.Sc. Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology/ Seed Science & Technology/ Soil Conservation& Water ManagementBachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry –60%
Masters in Veterinary ScienceB.V Sc & AH –OGPA 5.50

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Age Criteria:

  • For courses like BVS and C & AH minimum age limit are 17 years and maximum 23 years as on December 31, 2021; and there is a relaxation of 5 years for reserved categories like SC/ST and OBC candidates.
  • For the other courses, minimum age limit of the candidates is 16 years and maximum 22 years; and there is a relaxation of 5 years for reserved categories like SC/ST OBC candidates.

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) Application Process:

The application form has been released online on the official website of Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) on February 28, 2021 and the last date of submitting the application form with fee is April 15, 2021. If the application form has been rejected for any reason the application fee is not refunded under any circumstances. So, it is advisable to all the aspirants to fill in the details carefully. The documents that are to be uploaded must be properly scanned as per the authorities. Below mentioned are the steps that are to be followed by the candidates in order to fill in the application form for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET):

 

  • Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) e. www.upcatet.org
  • The candidates have to fill in the details as asked in the form with the registered mobile number and OTP send.
  • The candidates have to fill in the qualification details by uploading the 10th marksheet as a proof of birth certificate.
  • The other documents that needs to be uploaded is mentioned below as per the prescribed format and file size:
ImagesDimensionsFormat
PhotographMaximum 40 KBJPEG/JPG
SignatureMaximum 40 KBJPEG/JPG
Right Hand Finger MarkMaximum 40 KBJPEG/JPG
  • After uploading the documents the candidates have to pay the application fee as mentioned below:
CategoryApplication Fee
General and Other Backward ClassINR 1250
SC / STINR 1050
  • The candidates are advised to take the print out of the application form and keep it safe for the future reference.

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Exam Pattern:

Candidates applying for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 must be aware about the examination pattern so that they can prepare well for the examination. Below mentioned is the highlight of the exam pattern:

ParticularsDetails
Mode of examinationOffline
Type of QuestionsMCQ or Objective Type Questions
Duration of exam3 hours of UG, 2 hours for PG
Language of examHindi and English
Number of questions200
Marking Scheme

+ 3 for every correct answer

-1 for every incorrect answer

No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions

Total Marks600

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Syllabus:

Below mentioned is the syllabus and weightage of marks as per the subject:

For Under graduate programs

Course OptedSegmentSubjects CoveredNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Bachelor Degree in Science courses (Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and Veterinary Science)PCBGeneral Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology200600
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science, B.TechPCMGeneral Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics200600
B.Sc. Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, B.Tech CoursesPAGGeneral Studies, Agriculture Physics, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology, Agriculture Botany, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Statistics, Mathematics200600
B.Sc. Home Science –General Studies, English, Hindi, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Home Science200600

For Post graduate programs:

Course Applied forSubjects CoveredNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
M Sc Home scienceGeneral Studies, Food & Nutrition, Home Management, Child Development, Home Science, Clothing & Textiles, Statistics200600
Masters in Agriculture and HorticultureGeneral Studies, Agronomy, Agrometeorology, Horticulture, Soil Science, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agriculture Biochemistry, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology & Nematology, Agriculture Economics, Seed Technology, Soil Conservation, Statistics, Biotechnology, Forestry200600
M. SCGeneral Studies, Veterinary Microbiology, LPM, Surgery & Radiology, Animal genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Physiology & Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Parasitology, Pathology, Epidemiology & Public Health, Gynaecology, Medicine200600

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Exam Pattern:

There are 8 exam centres that a candidate have to opt from once the exam centre is selected it cannot be changed.

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) Exam Centre/ CityCode
Kanpur05
Ayodhya01
Meerut08
Banda02
Varanasi03
Lucknow04
Agra06
Bareily07

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Admit card:

Candidates have to follow the given steps in order to download the admit card.

  • Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET)
  • Click on the tab mentioning Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) admit card download
  • Select program, group of paper and enter the registration number and date of birth as credentials for login
  • The admit card will open in a new tab with an option to download and print
  • Candidates must check the details mentioned in the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 admit card.
  • It is advised to take several print out of the admit card for future references.

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Counselling Process:

The counselling starts just after the announcement of the result of Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021. The qualified candidates were called for counselling as per their ranks and merit.

  • The candidates were called as per the schedule for various counselling rounds as per UG, PG and P. hd courses via email.
  • There are many rounds of admission counseling to fill in the total seats of the courses.
  • Candidates have to download the counselling letter from the official website and take it to the verification centre.
  • For downloading the counselling letter the candidates have to login via credentials provided to them at the time of application.

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Documents needed for counselling:

Below mentioned is the list of the documents that are to be provided with original and self attested photocopies.

  • Pan card/Aadhar/Voter ID or any identity proof
  • 5 passport size photographs
  • Class 10th and class 12th mark sheets and certificates
  • Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Admit card
  • Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021Registration form
  • Domicile certificate of the UP state
  • Caste certificate if applicable
  • Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021Counselling letter
  • Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Result card

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Participating colleges with number of seats in UG course:

CoursesChandra Shekhar Azad UniversityNarendra Deva University of Agriculture and TechnologySardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and TechnologyBanda University Of Agriculture & Technology

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

(University Campus)

144132117104

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

(Azamgarh Campus)

60

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

(Lakhimpur Kheri Campus)

22
B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture334244104
B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry3353

B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science/

Community Science (Only for

Girls)

404626

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Participating colleges with number of seats in PG course:

CoursesChandra Shekhar Azad UniversityNarendra Deva University of Agriculture and TechnologySardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and TechnologyBanda University Of Agriculture & Technology
M.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science)3010
M.Sc. (Agriculture)1201407235
M.Sc. (Horticulture)182720
M.Sc. (Forestry)410

Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 Reservation Policy:

CategoriesReservation
SC21%
ST2%
OBC27%
Unreserved/General50%
Wards of freedom fighters2%
PWD3%
Wards of army personnel1%
Wards/Partner of employees in Kanpur, Faizabad and Banda Universities10%

 

FAQ on Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021:

Answer:  Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 is conducted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut.

Answer:  Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is held to offer many UG, PG, Diploma, Ph.D. courses. Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) provides gateway for the courses like B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Fisheries, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Sc. Home Science, B. Sc. Vetrinary Science and Post graduate courses like M.Sc Home Science, M.Sc in Agriculture, M.Sc in Horticulture.

Answer:   The examination fee is mentioned below:

Category

Application Fee

General and Other Backward Class

INR 1250

SC / ST

INR 1050

Answer:    The examination pattern for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture And Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2021 is

Particulars

Details

Mode of examination

Offline

Type of Questions

MCQ or Objective Type Questions

Duration of exam

3 hours of UG, 2 hours for PG

Language of exam

Hindi and English

Number of questions

200

Marking Scheme

+ 3 for every correct answer

-1 for every incorrect answer

No mark will be deducted for unanswered questions

Total Marks

600