UPCATET 2023: Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Result

UPCATET 2023 is Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. It is held for admissions into various UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses for the institutes located in UP. This test is held for admissions into agricultural courses. The Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture and Technology, situated in Kanpur, is the authority that conducts the examination.

Further, the exam is held through selected centres, i.e., Kanpur, Ayodhya, Meerut, Banda, Varanasi, and Lucknow. The seats are offered to candidates who successfully qualify for the examination with the desired results. 

UPCATET 2023 Highlights

Candidates willing to participate in UPCATET 2023 must know the exact exam details. As mentioned earlier, candidates can apply for this exam to pursue UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD courses. The seats available for each course will be different. Nonetheless, the details about the exam are mentioned below in the table. 

Highlights of UPCATET 2023

Full Form	Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test
UPCATET Conducting Body	Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
Level of UPCATET Exam	State-Level Exam
UPCATET Exam Frequency	Annual
Mode of UPCATET Exam	Offline
UPCATET Exam Duration	180 minutes (3 Hours)
Answering Medium	English and Hindi
UPCATET Total Marks	600 Marks
UPCATET 2023 Official Website	online.upcatetexam.org

UPCATET 2023 Exam Dates

The conducting authority will declare the dates of the UPCATET, and we will update the page accordingly. The months mentioned in the table are probable dates.

Exam Dates of UPCATET 2023

Events	Dates (Tentative)
UPCATET2023 Application Window Opening Date	March 2023
Last Date to Fill Registration Form	April 2023
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	April 2023
Admit Card Release Date	June 2023
UPCATET 2023 Exam Dates	June 2023
Declaration of Results	July 2023

UPCATET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in UPCATET 2023, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria the conducting authority sets. The eligibility criteria clearly state that candidates must be residents of UP atleast for 5 years. Candidates who are not UP residents but ancestors were former residents can also take part in the exam. 

However, along with residential proof, candidates must also make sure they fit the course-wise eligibility criteria. The list of which is mentioned below:

Eligibility Criteria for UPCATET 2023

Level of Course	Courses	Eligibility Criteria
UG Courses	B.Vsc and A.H. Courses	An aggregate of 50% marks in Physics and English with PCB or PCMB in combination is required.
	B.Tech in Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering & Diary Technology	Candidates with a valid score card with the combination of agricultural science, PCB/PCMB/PCM can apply.
	B.Sc (Honours) Home Science and B.Fsc	Only candidates who completed their 10+2 with combination of PCB/PCM/PCMB/ agricultural science can participate.
	B.Tech in CSE, ECE, and Mechanical	All willing candidates must have a valid 10+2 marksheet with PCM/PCMB.
PG Courses	M.V.Sc, M.Sc & MBA	All candidates must have finished their bachelor’s from any recognised institution with qualifying cutoffs.

UPCATET 2023 Eligibility Age Criteria

Once the eligibility criteria are unearthed, candidates must be concerned with the age factor. The age eligibility criteria have been variant for UPCATET 2023. Listed below are the details of the same.

Eligibility Age Criteria for UPCATET 2023

Courses	Age Criteria	General Category	Reserved Category and PH Category
B.V.Sc & A.H.	Minimum Age	17 years	17 years
	Maximum Age	25 years	30 years
Undergraduate Courses	Minimum Age	16 years	17 years
	Maximum Age	22 years	27 years
Graduate Courses	Minimum Age	No Age Limit
	Maximum Age

Exam Pattern of UPCATET 2023 

The UPCATET 2023 will be held offline, where candidates will be required to appear for the exam and attempt it in pen and paper mode. In addition, there will be negative markings for incorrect answers. For detailed information, check the table.

Exam Pattern of UPCATET 2023 

Mode of Exam	Offline
Question Pattern	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Answering Medium	English and Hindi
Total Number of Questions	200
Correct Answer	+3
Incorrect Answer	-1

UPCATET 2023 Syllabus

The UG courses' syllabus is mostly from the syllabus that candidates have covered in their 10+2. However, there are some additional subjects. 

In addition, the UPCATET syllabus for PG courses is elaborate, and details of the same are mentioned in the table below.

Syllabus for UPCATET

Courses	Syllabus
UG Syllabus
PCB/PCM	Physics Chemistry Biology/Mathematics General Studies
PAG/PHS	General Knowledge Agriculture Physics Agriculture Chemistry Agriculture Zoology Horticulture Animal Husbandry & Dairy Farming Agricultural Statistics Engineering Botany
PG Courses
Master of Science (M.Sc)	Biotech	Plant Biotechnology Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering Immunology/ Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology Bioinformatics Pathology & Microbiology Cell Biology Commercial Biotechnology Biochemistry & Physiology
	Home Science	Food and Nutrition General knowledge Home Science Extension Education Clothing and Textiles General Statistics Child Development  Psychology
	Agriculture/Horticulture	Horticulture Soil Science Agronomy Agrometeorology Agriculture Engineering Animal Husbandry and Dairy/ Poultry Farming, Genetics  Plant Breeding Basics of Biotechnology Extension Education Entomology Seed Technology Plant Pathology and Biostatistics Forestry Nematology and Soil Conservation
	Veterinary	Physiology and Biochemistry General Knowledge Surgery  Radiology Microbiology Extension Animal Genetics & Breeding Pharmacology & Toxicology Pathology Animal Nutrition Epidemiology & Public Health Parasitology Medicine Gynaecology

UPCATET 2023 Application Process

The application process for UPCATET 2023 will begin with the registration process. Candidates require to keep the documents mentioned below ready to begin the process.

• Government of India Certified ID Card
• Father’s ID Card 
• Proof or Permanent Address. 
• Birth Certificate.
• Class 10 and 12 Marksheeet
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste/ Category Certificate. 

Once all the documents are handy, candidates can begin the application process. The steps are as follows:

Application Process for UPCATET

Particulars	Steps
Step 1 - Registration	Go to the official website of UPCATET. Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ option. An OTP will be sent to the candidate via SMS. The conducting authority will generate a new registration number and password. Utilise the registration details to fill up the application form.
Step 2 - Application Form Fill Up	Begin the UPCATET 2023 application process by entering the application number and password. Next, enter the essential details, such as personal and educational qualifications, and upload all the required documents.  Further, make sure the centre code is entered correctly. Cross-check all the details mentioned and click on ‘Submit’.
Step 3 - Upload Documents	Keep the documents as mentioned earlier handy, and upload the documents in the specific dimension.
Step 4 - Pay the Fees	Once the application form is filled up with all the required documents, candidates can move forward to pay the fees.  The fee for the general category is INR 1250/- The fee for the reserved category is INR 1050/-
Step 5 - Take Printout	After all the above steps are performed, candidates must take the printout of the application form for further use.

UPCATET Exam Centres Code 2023

There are 6 centres from which candidates can choose their preferred location for the examination. UPCATET 2023 exam centres, along with their codes, are as mentioned in the table:

Exam Centre Code for UPCATET

Code	City
1.	Kanpur
2.	Ayodhya
3.	Meerut
4.	Banda
5.	Varanasi
6.	Lucknow

UPCATET 2023 Admit Card

The admit card for UPCATET 2023 is a vital piece of document. Without a valid admit card, candidates cannot appear for the exam. The information printed on the admit card is to be checked separately. All the vital points for checking are mentioned below, along with the steps to download the admit card. 

Information to be Checked in the Admit Card of UPCATET 2023

Suppose there are discrepancies like a misspelt name, address, or date of birth. In that case, candidates must immediately report it to the conducting authority and get it altered. The details mentioned in the admit 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.

Steps to Download the UPCATET 2023 Admit Card

The process to be followed for downloading the admit card for UPCATET 2023 are as follows:

1. Go to the official website of UPCATET 2023.
2. In the latest examination update, spot the ‘Admit Card’ link. 
3. Click on the link and enter the valid information, like the application number and password. 
4. The link will be redirected to the admit card page.
5. Check for all the details mentioned in UPCATET 2023 admit card.
6. Download and keep the admit card safely for future reference. 

UPCATET 2023 Results

The results will be displayed on the official website and secured marks. Once the results are released, candidates can check the ranks and apply for admission to their desired college. The process to download the results are as follows:

1. Check the official page of the UPCATET 2023 exam.
2. Search for the link that displays ‘UPCATET Results’.
3. Click on the link and enter the required information. 
4. Once the results are displayed, check for details mentioned and marks scored.
5. Lastly, download the result and keep it safe for further purposes.

UPCATET 2023 Cut Off

After the results for UPCATET 2023 are displayed, candidates can check the UPCATET cut off set by the conducting authority. Usually, the cutoff for each category is variant. Therefore, check the probable cutoff. 

Furthermore, candidates can visit the official website, check for the cutoffs, and download PDFs. 

Expected UPCATET 2023 Cut Off

Category	Expected Cutoff
General	320 - 330
OBC	300 - 310
SC	290 - 300
ST	270 - 300

UPCATET 2023 Counselling 

The UPCATET counselling process involves a few steps. Abiding by these steps is mandatory and required to participate in the counselling process. The details of the steps are mentioned below in the table:

Counselling Steps for UPCATET 2023

Process	Details
Step 1 - Registration	Go to the official website for the counselling process.  Next, ‘Password Creator for Counselling’ select this option.  Now, candidates must enter their DOB and registration number.  Once done, click on the ‘Generate OTP’ option. The generated OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.  The candidates must enter the OTP and click on the submit option.  Further, candidates now require to create a new password and save it for further usage. As the next step, candidates must log in using the newly created login credentials and upload all the required documents. Pay the counselling registration fee.
Step 2 - Choice Filling (Online)	Candidates can advance to the choice filling option post registration. Login with valid credentials and click on the ‘Choice Lock Option’.  Enter the choice of college and courses in a descending manner.  Lastly, click on the ‘Save’ option.
Step 3 - Seat Allocation and Fee Deposit	The participating colleges will release the seat matrix after the choice filling.Candidates can check the college they have been assigned. NOTE: The allocation of the seats will depend on the vacancy and performance of the candidates.
Step 4 - Fee Deposit	Candidates need to reserve seats by paying INR 5000. However, candidates must ensure that they fill in the fee for a seat on the assigned date and time to visit the college.
Step 5 - Reporting to the Allotted College/ Institute	Candidates must visit the allotted college or institute to participate in counselling.  Further, all the documents must be proper.