UPCET Exam

UPCET 2023: Application Process(Soon), Exam Dates(Out), Pattern, Syllabus, Result, and Counselling

Last Modified on : 05 Dec 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has renamed the Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE) as Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET) through an official announcement on 25th March 2021. The exam will be conducted for admission to UG and PG level courses offered by institutes affiliated to Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), and some other state universities. However, candidates must note that admission to Engineering courses will be made via JEE Main, and Architecture courses will be done via NATA and other UG and PG Courses through CUET. The UPCET (UPSEE) exam has been discontinued for these courses. The article here contains the information related to UPCET 2023 important dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, previous year papers, admit card, result, etc.,

UPSEE/ UPCET 2023 Exam Latest Notification

The UPCET 2023 application form will be released in April 2023 for CUET PG Courses.

The UPCET 2023 exam date has been announced for CUET UG Courses. The dates are between the 21st to 31st of May 2023.

UPCET 2023 परीक्षा विवरण हिंदी में पढ़ें - यहां क्लिक करें

UPCET / UPTU / UPSEE 2023 Quick Overview

Name of the Exam

Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET)

Earlier known as

Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE), State Entrance Examination - Uttar Pradesh Technical University (SEE - UPTU)

Conducting Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Official Website

https://upcet.nta.nic.in/

https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/

Exam Occurrence

Once a year

Paper Language

Hindi and English (UG courses), English (PG courses)

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Type

State Level (Uttar Pradesh)

Offered Courses

UG & PG courses

Negative Marking

No negative marking in the UPCET 2023 exam

UPCET Exam Date

Exam Date announced for UG Courses

(21st to 31st May 2023)

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UPCET Exam Previous Years Solved Papers

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UPCET Exam 2023 Important Dates

The schedule for UPCET 2023 exam is mentioned below:

UPCET 2023 Exam Events

UG Courses

PG Courses

Online Registration form available from

April 2023

April 2023

Last date of registration

May 2023

May 2023

Registration reopened for UG/Last date to submit with late fee for PG

May 2023

 

May 2023

 

Correction/ modification in the application form

May 2023 

May 2023

UPCET 2023 Admit card/hall ticket issue date

May 2023

May 2023

 Exam date

21st to 31st May 2023

21st to 31st May 2023

UPCET 2023 answer key availability

To be announced later

To be announced later

Last date to submit online objections against the same

To be announced later

To be announced later

Result declaration

To be announced later

To be announced later

Counselling

To be announced later

To be announced later

Spot round counselling

To be announced later

To be announced later

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UPCET 2023 Counselling Schedule

Events

Dates

Round 1 UPCET Registration, Payment of Registration Fee, Uploading of Documents

To be announced later

Round 1 Document Verification

To be announced later

Round 1 Choice Locking Date

To be announced later

Round 1 Seat Allocation

To be announced later

Round 1 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float)

To be announced later

Round 1 Seat Confirmation

To be announced later

Round 2 UPCETRegistration, Payment of Registration Fee, Uploading of Documents Starts on

To be announced later

Round 2 Document Verification

To be announced later

Round 2 Choice Locking Date

To be announced later

Round 2 Seat Allocation

To be announced later

Round 2 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float)

To be announced later

Round 2 Payment of Seat Confirmation

To be announced later

Round 2 Online Withdrawal

To be announced later

Round 3 UPCET Registration, Payment of Registration Fee, Uploading of Documents Starts on

To be announced later

Round 3 Document Verification

To be announced later

Round 3 Choice Locking Date

To be announced later

Round 3 Seat Allotment

To be announced later

Round 3 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float)

To be announced later

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UPCET Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus

UPCET 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted through Computer Based mode and will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The detailed pattern for the paper is as follows:

For Courses

Subjects

Number of Question

Total Marks

BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, B.Voc, BBA, and MBA (Integrated)

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

25

100

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

25

100

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

25

100

English Language

25

100

 

TOTAL

100

400

B.Des.

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

20

80

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

20

80

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

20

80

English Language

20

80

Design

20

80

 

TOTAL

100

400

B.Pharm

Physics

50

200

Chemistry

50

200

Mathematics/ Biology

50

200

 

TOTAL

150

600

MCA

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

25

100

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

25

100

Mathematics

25

100

Computer Awareness

25

100

 

TOTAL

100

400

MCA (Integrated)

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

25

100

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

25

100

Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accounts

50

200

 

TOTAL

100

400

B.Tech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders)

Engineering Aptitude

100

400

 

TOTAL

100

400

B.Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates)

Mathematics

75

300

Computer Concepts

25

100

 

TOTAL

100

400

B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I

50

200

Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II

50

200

 

TOTAL

100

400

M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering/ IT/ Civil Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering)

Core subject opted

75

300

 

TOTAL

75

300

M.Sc. (Maths/ Chemistry/ Physics)

Core subject opted

75

300

 

TOTAL

75

300

MBA

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

25

100

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

25

100

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

25

100

English Language

25

100

 

TOTAL

100

400

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Papers for all the courses will be of 2 hours duration, and for the B.Des. course, it will be 3 hours.

UPCET 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for different courses is mentioned in the Information Brochure released on the official websites of participating universities, i.e., MMMUT, AKTU, and HBTU. Candidates can check the syllabus from the respective official websites.

UPCET Exam 2023 Eligibility

To appear for the UPCET 2023 Exam, candidates should fulfill the below eligibility criteria-

Nationality

  • The candidate should be a citizen of India.
  • NRI, Foreign Nationals, PIO (People of Indian Origin), and Kashmiri migrants are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for the UPCET exam.

Educational Qualification

Educational qualifications differ for different courses covered under the UPCET 2023 exam. Those appearing/appearing in the qualifying exam and waiting for the result are also eligible to apply for the exam. Other eligibility conditions are as under:

For admission to the first year of B.Pharm/ B.Des./ BFAD/ BHMCT/ BFA/ B.Voc./ MCA (Integrated)/ MBA (Integrated)

Course

Qualification

Compulsory Subjects

Optional Subjects (any one)

BHMCT/ BFA/ BFAD/ MBA (Integrated)

Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% (40% for SC/ ST category)

Any discipline

-

B.Pharm

Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination

Physics and Chemistry

Mathematics/ Biology

MCA (Integrated)

Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category)

Physics and Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accountancy

Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject

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For admission to the first year of MCA in any institution affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow

Passed Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering/ BCA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST).

OR

Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at graduation or 10+2 level, scoring at least 50% (45% for SC/ ST) aggregate marks.

For detailed eligibility criteria of different Universities, candidates must check out the official notification.

Reservation of Seats

Category

Percentage of Reservation

Scheduled Caste from UP

21%

Scheduled Tribe from UP

02%

Other Backward Classes from UP

27%

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Recommended Study Material for UPCET Exam

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UPCET Exam 2023 Application Process

The UPCET 2023 application process will start in April 2023 for the UG and PG courses. The applications are to be submitted only online via the official website. Candidates are required to submit only one application fee. However, they can apply for more than one course through a single application form. Two application forms are available on the official website - one for UG courses and one for PG courses. Candidates are advised to choose the forms correctly.

Things Required for Filling the UPCET 2023 Application Form

  • Valid Government ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/ Passport/ Election Card/ Ration Card/ PAN Card/ Bank Account Number/ Others
  • Date of Birth as mentioned on the class X certificate
  • Educational Qualification details
  • Scanned image of the passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format. The size of the image must be between 10 KB and 200 KB. The photo can be either black & white or colored (without a mask)
  • Scanned image of signature in JPG/ JPEG format. The size of the scanned image must be between 4 KB and 30 KB.
  • Exam city choices
  • Bank account details for fee payment
  • Valid Email Id
  • Valid Mobile Number

Steps to Fill the UPCET 2023 Application Form

  • Visit the official website and click on the link for application submission.
  • Provide the personal details asked for and set a password. Submit the details for completing the registration process.
  • On successful registration, you will receive a system-generated application number. This application number and created password are your login credentials for all future correspondence.
  • Now, log in again using the credentials to complete the remaining application process.
  • Enter details such as date of birth, city of examination, educational qualification, etc.
  • Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature in the respective fields. Ensure the scanned images are as per the specifications, as there will be no option for correction at later stages.
  • Make the fee payment using a Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI/ Paytm.
  • After successful fee payment, a confirmation page will generate.
  • Take a print of the same.

UPCET Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee as per the category they belong to. Please note that the fee amount mentioned below excludes taxes or service charges. Candidates have to bear these charges themselves. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable.

Category

Application Fee

General/ Gen-EWS/ OBC/ Male/ Third Gender

₹ 650/-

Female/ Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ PwD

₹ 550/-

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UPCET Exam 2023 Other Details

UPCET 2023 Admit Card

UPCET 2023 admit card will be uploaded on the official website 15 days before the examination. Admit cards will be issued only to those who have submitted their completed application form before the last date. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website using their login credentials. It will have details related to the exam center, date, and timings. Any request for changes in the exam date, center, and timings will not be considered. No candidate can appear for the examination without the admit card. Candidates are required to carry the following items to the exam center:

  • Admit Card
  • Self Declaration downloaded from NTA’s website
  • ID Proof
  • A transparent ballpoint pen
  • Additional photograph (passport size -  to be pasted on the attendance sheet)
  • Transparent water bottle
  • Hand sanitizer (50 ml)
  • Sugar tablets/ fruits, only for diabetic candidates

Unable to Download the Admit Card?

“In case a candidate cannot download Admit Card from the website, the candidate should approach the NTA Helpline 011 4075 9000 between 10.00 am and 05.00 pm from Monday to Saturday or write to NTA at [email protected],” as per the official notification.

UPCET 2023 Answer Key

After the completion of the exam, NTA will release the provisional answer key for the exam and will provide an option to the candidates to challenge the answer key. The challenges against the answer key can be submitted on payment of ₹ 200 per challenge. This fee will be non-refundable. After considering the challenges submitted, the final answer key will be released. The result will be prepared based on the UPCET 2023 final answer key.

UPCET 2023 Result

As mentioned above, the UPCET 2023 result will be compiled based on the final answer key. The result will be uploaded on the official website. Information about the result declaration will also be given via the candidate’s email and SMS on the candidate's registered email ID and mobile number, respectively. The 2023 result will remain valid only for the current year admissions, i.e. 2023-24 academic year.

UPCET 2023 Score Cards

Candidates can download their UPCET 2023 scorecards using their login credentials. No scorecard will be dispatched to any candidate.

UPCET 2023 Merit List

NTA will also prepare separate merit lists for each course. The merit list will be handed over to AKTU/ MMMUT for the counselling process.

UPCET Exam Frequently Asked Questions

The application process will start in April 2023 UG and PG Courses.

It will be in May 2023.

Yes

Exam dates were announced for UG Course. The dates are between 21st to 31st May 2023.

No.

No. Candidates will be given the option to give four preferences for exam city while filling out the application form. No changes can be made after the exam center allotment.

No.

4 Comments

Drishti, April 9, 2021

Can students in final year of graduation apply?

Exams Planner, July 12, 2021

As per the prospectus, the candidates must have completed the three years degree programme for post-graduation admission.

Exams Planner, July 12, 2021

As per the prospectus, the candidates must have completed the three years degree program for post-graduation admission.

Sourabhaonker, May 27, 2019

Plz help for exam date sheet and this site is very good ...

Exams Planner, May 31, 2019

Thank you. And, the exam details are above under the important dates section.

shipranshu singh, January 17, 2019

sir can i fill the form for both biotech and b-pharma. plz give ,mer the correct information

RAJU, January 15, 2019

Is all 11 papers are necessary to attempt for taking admission in colleges ??