| Full Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Short Name | UPCATET |
| Conducting Authority | The Registrar of the designated participating agricultural university organizes UPCATET on rotation. |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Admission Levels | Undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Entrance Examination | Programme-specific entrance examination |
| Question Paper Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://www.upcatetexam.org/ |
| Official Email | help@upcatetexam.org |
| Technical / General Helpline | +91-7310106013 |
| Banda University of Agriculture & Technology | Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda is listed as a participating university on the official UPCATET portal. |
| Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology | Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur is listed among the participating universities. |
| Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology | Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya is a participating agricultural university. |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut is listed among the participating universities. |
| Mahayogi Gorakhnath University | Mahayogi Gorakhnath University is listed on the current UPCATET portal university section. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Candidates with Intermediate in Agriculture Science, PCB, PCM or PCMB may be eligible through the applicable PAG, PCB or PCM paper group. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture accepts applicable Agriculture Science, PCB, PCM or PCMB backgrounds through the prescribed paper groups. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry | B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry is available through the prescribed UPCATET Undergraduate paper groups. |
| B.F.Sc. Fisheries Science | Bachelor of Fisheries Science is available through applicable PAG and PCB paper groups. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry requires the prescribed PCB/PCMB qualification and English subject requirements. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | The Community Science programme is available through PHS, PCB, PCM and PAG groups according to the prescribed eligibility. |
| B.Tech. Biotechnology | B.Tech. Biotechnology is available through the applicable PAG, PCB and PCM groups. |
| B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering | B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering is available through PAG and PCM groups according to the prescribed eligibility. |
| B.Tech. Dairy Technology | B.Tech. Dairy Technology is available through the applicable PAG, PCM and PCB groups. |
| B.Tech. Food Technology | B.Tech. Food Technology is available through the applicable PAG, PCB and PCM groups. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. Age Limit | For B.V.Sc. & A.H., the latest official UPCATET information specifies minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 25 years as on 31 December of the admission year. SC/ST/OBC candidates receive 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit. |
| Other UG Programmes Age Limit | For other Undergraduate programmes, the latest official UPCATET information specifies minimum age of 16 years and maximum age of 22 years as on 31 December of the admission year. SC/ST/OBC and PwD candidates receive the prescribed age relaxation. |
| Masters Programmes | UPCATET provides admission to applicable Masters programmes through programme-specific entrance paper groups. |
| Ph.D. Programmes | UPCATET provides entrance routes for applicable Ph.D. programmes through programme-specific examination groups. |
| UP Domicile | The official UPCATET portal provides specific eligibility information for candidates who are permanent residents/domiciles of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the qualifying Intermediate, Graduation or Postgraduation examination may apply, subject to producing the required original marksheet, PDC or transcript during counselling/admission. |
| Reservation | Reservation and category benefits are governed by the applicable Uttar Pradesh government and UPCATET admission rules. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. Academic Eligibility | Candidates require the prescribed PCB/PCMB qualification with English and the required aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. |
| Online Counselling | Qualified candidates participate in online counselling, choice filling and seat allotment through the official UPCATET counselling system. |
| Choice Filling | Candidates select and lock their preferred programmes and universities during the counselling process. |
| Seat Allotment | Seat allotment is based on merit, category, choices, availability and applicable admission rules. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must upload/present the prescribed documents during counselling and admission. |
The official UPCATET 2027 notification and brochure are yet to be released.
UPCATET 2027 online application dates will be announced on the official portal.
The final date for UPCATET 2027 application submission will be announced officially.
The official correction window for the 2027 application will be announced by UPCATET.
The UPCATET 2027 admit card download schedule will be announced officially.
The UPCATET 2027 UG entrance examination date will be announced by the conducting university.
The UPCATET 2027 Masters and Ph.D. entrance examination date will be announced officially.
The UPCATET 2027 result declaration date will be announced officially.
Counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment and admission dates will be announced after the result.
For UPCATET 2026, online applications started on 30 March 2026.
For UPCATET 2026, online applications were accepted up to 15 May 2026 at 5:00 PM.
For UPCATET 2026, application correction was available up to 16 May 2026 at 5:00 PM.
For UPCATET 2026, admit cards were scheduled for download from 6 June to 16 June 2026.
The UPCATET 2026 UG entrance examination was scheduled for 17 June 2026.
The UPCATET 2026 Masters and Ph.D. entrance examination was scheduled for 18 June 2026.
The official portal listed 30 June 2026 as the tentative date for declaration of the entrance examination result.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
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| PCB Group | — | — | — |
| PCM Group | — | — | — |
| PAG Group | — | — | — |
| PHS Group | — | — | — |
| MHS | — | — | — |
| MAG | — | — | — |
| MTA | — | — | — |
| MTB | — | — | — |
| MFS | — | — | — |
| MFR | — | — | — |
| MBA | — | — | — |
| MTF | — | — | — |
| MTD | — | — | — |
| MMD | — | — | — |
| MST | — | — | — |
| PDA | — | — | — |
| PDH | — | — | — |
| PDHS | — | — | — |
| PDV | — | — | — |
| PDT | — | — | — |
| PDFR | — | — | — |
| PDB | — | — | — |
| PCB Paper Pattern | — | — | — |
| PCM Paper Pattern | — | — | — |
| PAG Paper Pattern | — | — | — |
| PHS Paper Pattern | — | — | — |
| Merit Tie Breaking | — | — | — |
Visit the official UPCATET website.
Read the official information brochure and check the eligibility and paper group applicable to the selected programme.
Select the appropriate Undergraduate, Masters or Ph.D. programme.
Select the paper group according to the qualification and programme, such as PCB, PCM, PAG or PHS for UG.
Enter the required personal, contact and security information to create the application.
Enter qualifying examination and academic details.
Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates according to the prescribed specifications.
Pay the prescribed application fee through the official online payment facility.
Verify the information and submit the application form.
Download and retain the final submitted application form and payment record.
| Category | year | status | source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPCATET 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | To Be Announced | — |
| Previous Year Cutoff | — | — | UPCATET official counselling |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
