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UPCATET exam pattern 2024 is for the candidates applying for the UPCATET exam 2024 conducted by the Chandra Shekhar Azad University Of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. UPCATET exam pattern 2024 for the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs is available for candidates in the sections below.
UPCATET is an exam conducted for candidates based in Uttar Pradesh. Going through the UPCATET exam pattern 2024 will help the candidates understand the format and navigate their preparation accordingly. There are four different universities in Uttar Pradesh under UPCATET which offers the UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs.
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 is crucial for a candidate’s preparation and performance in the exam. Details mentioned below are a few important highlights of the UPCATET exam pattern 2024.
| Mode of UPCATET | Offline |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| No.of papers | 1 |
| Course | UG, PG, and Ph.D. |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type of Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 600 |
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UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 UG
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 UG is provided for the candidates applying for the several UG programs in UPCATET. The candidates can find the number of questions and marks allocated for each. There will be 200 questions in every UG program and the maximum marks allocated are 600. The total duration is 3 hours. For thorough details of the UG exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table below.
| Paper | Subjects | Group of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks Allocated |
PCB |
General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
| Physics | B | 50 | 150 | |
| Chemistry | C | 50 | 150 | |
| Biology | D | 80 | 240 | |
PAG |
General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
| Agricultural Physics | B |
25 | 150 |
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| Agricultural Chemistry | 25 | |||
| Agricultural Zoology | C |
25 | 150 |
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| Agricultural Botany | 25 | |||
| Agronomy | D |
25 | 240 |
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| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 10 | |||
| Horticulture | 15 | |||
| Agricultural Engineering | 10 | |||
| Agricultural Statistics & Maths | 20 | |||
PCM |
General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
| Physics | B | 50 | 150 | |
| Chemistry | C | 50 | 150 | |
| Biology | D | 80 | 240 | |
PHS |
General Studies | A | 20 | 60 |
| English | B | 25 | 150 | |
| Hindi | 25 | |||
| Sociology | C |
20 | 150 |
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| Economics | 15 | |||
| Geography | 15 | |||
| Home Science | D | 80 | 240 |
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 PG
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 PG is for the various PG programs in the UPCATET. The candidates can find the number of questions and marks allocated for each. There will be 200 questions in every PG program and the maximum marks allocated are 600. The total duration is 3 hours. For thorough details of the PG exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table below.
| Program | Subjects | Group of Questions | Number of Questions |
M.Sc (Ag.)/ M.Sc. (Hort.) |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Agronomy&Agrometeorology | 15 | B |
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| Horticulture | 25 | ||
| Soil Science | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 9 | ||
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 11 | ||
| Extension Education | 9 | ||
| Entomology | 9 | ||
| Plant Pathology & Nematology | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 9 | ||
| Seed Technology | 6 | ||
| Soil Conservation | 7 | C |
|
| Statistics | 14 | ||
| Biotechnology | 15 | ||
| Forestry | 10 | ||
M.Sc (Home Science) |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Food and Nutrition | 35 | B |
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| Home Management | 35 | ||
| Child Development | 34 | ||
| Home Science Extension Education | 34 | C |
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| Clothing & Textiles | 32 | ||
| Statistics | 5 | ||
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ Process and Food Engineering/irrigation and Drainage Engineering/ Farm Machinery and Power Engineering |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Milling of Agril. Produce | 26 | B |
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| Storage Engineering | 26 | ||
| Engineering Properties of Biomaterial | 26 | C |
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| Heat and Mass Transfer | 22 | ||
| Dairy and Food Engineering | 26 | ||
| Farm Machinery and Power | 22 | ||
| Soil and Water conservation and Irrigation Engineering | 27 | ||
M.V.Sc |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Vet. Microbiology | 10 | B |
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| L.P.M | 15 | ||
| Surgery & Radiology | 10 | ||
| Animal Genetics & Breeding | 10 | ||
| Animal Nutrition | 10 | ||
| Physiology and Biochemistry | 20 | ||
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 | ||
| Parasitology | 10 | C |
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| Pathology | 10 | ||
| Epidemiology & Public Health | 10 | ||
| Gynaecology | 10 | ||
| Medicine | 15 | ||
| Extension | 10 | ||
| Veterinary Anatomy | 10 | ||
| Livestock Products Technology | 10 | ||
M.Tech (Mechanical Engg. ) |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Thermodynamics, I.C.Engine | 24 | B |
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| Power Plant Engg. | 24 | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 24 | ||
| Heat and Mass Transfer | 24 | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | 25 | ||
| Machine Design | 26 | C |
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| Production Engg. Industrial Engg. | 27 | ||
MBA (Agri-Business) |
General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Aptitude | 70 | |
| General English of High School Standard | 30 | ||
M.tech./M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. | 23 | B |
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| Cell Biology | 23 | ||
| Pathology & Microbiology | 23 | ||
| Immunology/Animal Biotechnology | 23 | ||
| Biochemistry & Physiology | 23 | C |
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| Commercial Biotechnology | 23 | ||
| Recombinant DNA Technology | 23 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 14 | ||
M.Sc. Forestry |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Principles of Silviculture | 20 | B |
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| Silvicultural Systems | 20 | ||
| Forest Mensuration | 20 | ||
| Wood Science & Technology | 10 | ||
| Fundamentals of Forest Protection | 20 | ||
| Agroforestry | 20 | C |
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| Social Forestry | 20 | ||
| Forest Ecology and Management | 20 | ||
| Forest Nursery and Afforestation Techniques | 20 | ||
M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science) |
General Studies | 25 | A |
| Aquaculture | 38 | B |
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| Fisheries Resource Management | 36 | ||
| Aquatic Environment Management | 33 | ||
| Aquatic Animal Health Management | 28 | ||
| Fish Processing Technology | 20 | C |
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| Fisheries Engineering | 10 | ||
| Fisheries Extension, Economics, and Statistics | 10 |
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 Ph.D.
UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024 Ph.D. is for the candidates applying for the Ph.D. programs. The candidates can find the number of questions and marks allocated for each. There will be 100 questions in every Ph.D. program and the maximum number of marks allocated is 300. The total duration is 2 hours. For thorough details of the Ph.D. exam pattern, candidates can refer to the table below.
| Program | Subjects | Number of Questions | Group of Questions |
| Ph.D. (Horticulture) | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Agriculture) |
General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Veterinary Science) |
General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Home Science) |
General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Forestry) |
General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
Ph.D. (Agril. Engg.) |
General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | |
| Ph.D. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C |
UPCATET Marking Scheme 2024
In the UPCATET exam 2024, each correct answer will get 3 marks avoided. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be no negative marking for the unattempted questions.
UPCATET Tie-Breaking Policy 2024
UCATET tie-breaking policy 2024 is required if two candidates score the same marks, there will be a tie-breaking policy to decide who will get the higher merit in the exam. The following are the tie-breaking policies for all the programs
For UG, PG, and Ph.D., the preference of merit will be based on the score obtained in group C>B>A. If the tie still exists, the candidate who’s age is the lowest will be preferred.
