UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a state-level exam conducted by Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. It is taken every year to provide admission to Uttar Pradesh State domicile candidates in different UG and PG programmes. UPCATET 2021 will be held tentatively in May 2021 in offline mode.
Seats Offered: The seats that are offered through UPCATET include the following:
- Undergraduates- 1734
- Post-graduates- 583
- PhD- 258
- Diploma- 100
UPCATET 2021 Exam Highlights
The highlights related to the UPCATET 2021 exam are summarized below:
| Exam Name | UPCATET 2021 |
| Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Conducted by | Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Paper Type | 200 Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Marks | 600 marks |
| Courses offered | i) UG ii) PG iii) P.h.D and Diploma |
| Marking Scheme | For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded 3 marks and every incorrect response 1 mark will be deducted. |
| Official Website | upcatetadmissions.org |
| Helpdesk | 0512 253 4157 |
Aspirants can download UPCATET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
UPCATET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for all the courses are discussed below:
- BSc (Honours) Agriculture/ BSc (Honours) Horticulture/ BSc (Honours) Forestry:
Candidates must have cleared Class XII with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to be eligible for UPCATET 2021 eligibility criteria.
- Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc):
Candidates must have cleared Class XII with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to be eligible for UPCATET 2021 eligibility criteria.
- BSc (Honours) Home Science:
Candidates should have cleared Class XII in Arts stream with Home Science/ PCB/ PCM/ PCMB/ Agricultural Science subject to be eligible for UPCATET exam. Only female candidates can apply for this course as per the official notice.
Age Limit
The age limit as per the framed eligibility criteria differs from program to program. Details are given below:
- For B.V.Sc. and A.H. Programmes a candidate must be 17 to 25 years old as of October 31, 2021.
- For UG Programmes a candidate must be 16 to 22 years old as of October 31, 2021.
- Remember for candidates interested to pursue PG Programmes, there is no age limit.
UPCATET 2021 Exam Pattern
- The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi language.
- The question paper comprises 200 multiple choice questions of 600 marks.
- The exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours.
- UPCATET Syllabus is different for different courses, set by the conducting body.
Marking Scheme
- For every correct answer, 3 marks are awarded to the students.
- Candidates are advised to read the questions carefully because for every wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted from the total marks.
- No marks are deducted for the unattem-pted questions.
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UPCATET examination pattern is different for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Undergraduate Programs
- The question paper comprises 200 multiple choice questions complete in three hours duration.
- There are four groups of paper: PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS
- Students appearing in the PCB Group can take admission in subjects such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry and Veterinary Science.
- Candidates applying for PCM group can secure admission in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science and B.Tech programs.
- PAG Group comprises Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and Biotechnology subjects.
- The PHS Group is only meant for candidates seeking admission in B.Sc Home Science subject.
The table below depicts the four groups of question paper along with their pattern:
| Group of Papers | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Group of Question |
| PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
General Studies | 20 | 60 | A |
| Physics | 50 | 150 | B | |
| Chemistry | 50 | 150 | C | |
| Biology | 80 | 240 | C | |
| Total | 200 | 600 | ||
| PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) |
General Studies | 20 | 60 | A |
| Physics | 50 | 150 | B | |
| Chemistry | 50 | 150 | C | |
| Mathematics | 80 | 240 | D | |
| Total | 200 | 600 | ||
| PAG (Agriculture Stream) |
General Studies | 20 | 60 | A |
| Agriculture Physics | 25 | 50 | B | |
| Agriculture Chemistry | 25 | |||
| Agriculture Zoology | 25 | 150 | C | |
| Agriculture Botany | 25 | |||
| Agronomy | 25 | 240 | D | |
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 10 | |||
| Horticulture | 15 | |||
| Agriculture Engineering | 10 | |||
| Agriculture Statistics & Mathematics | 20 | |||
| Total | 200 | 600 | ||
| PHS (Art Stream with Home Science) |
General Studies | 20 | 60 | A |
| English | 25 | 150 | B | |
| Hindi | 25 | |||
| Sociology | 20 | 150 | C | |
| Economics | 15 | |||
| Geography | 15 | |||
| Home Science | 80 | 240 | D | |
| Total | 200 | 600 |
Note: Students who have studied PCMB Subjects i.e. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) in XII standard can either opt. for PCB or PCM paper
Postgraduate Programs
- The pattern for postgraduate programs is based on the syllabus prescribed in the graduation of the respective disciplines.
- Duration of courses exam is 3 hours excepted MBA.
- It consists of 200 multiple choice questions
Candidates can check below for all the respective programs.
| Programme | Exam Abbreviations | Subject | No. of questions | Group of Question |
| M.Sc. (Home Science) | MHS | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Food and Nutrition | 35 | B | ||
| 3. Home Management | 35 | |||
| 4. Child Development | 34 | |||
| 5. Home Science Extension Education | 34 | C | ||
| 6. Clothing & Textiles | 32 | |||
| 7. Statistics | 05 | |||
| Total | 200 | A | ||
| M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Sc. (Hort.) | MAG | 1.General Studies | 25 | B |
| 2.Agronomy & Agrometeorology | 15 | |||
| 3.Horticulture | 25 | |||
| 4.Soil Science | 09 | |||
| 5.Agril. Engg. | 09 | |||
| 6.Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 09 | |||
| 7.Agril. Biochemistry | 09 | |||
| 8.Genetics & Plant Breeding | 11 | |||
| 9.Extension Education | 09 | |||
| 10.Entomology | 09 | |||
| 11.Plant Pathology & Nematology | 09 | |||
| 12.Agril. Economics | 09 | |||
| 13.Seed Technology | 06 | |||
| 14.Soil Conservation | 07 | C | ||
| 15.Statistics | 14 | |||
| 16.Biotechnology | 15 | |||
| 17.Forestry | 10 | |||
| Total | 200 | A | ||
| M.V.Sc. | MVS | 1. General Studies, | 25 | B |
| 2. Vet. Microbiology | 10 | |||
| 3. L.P.M. | 15 | |||
| 4. Surgery & Radiology | 10 | |||
| 5. Animal Genetics & Breeding | 10 | |||
| 6. Animal Nutrition | 10 | |||
| 7. Physiology and Biochemistry | 20 | |||
| 8. Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 | |||
| 9. Parasitology | 10 | |||
| 10. Pathology | 10 | C | ||
| 11. Epidemiology & Public Health | 10 | |||
| 12. Gynaecology | 10 | |||
| 13. Medicine | 15 | |||
| 14. Extension | 10 | |||
| 15. Veterinary Anatomy | 10 | |||
| 16. Livestock Products Technology | 10 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
| M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ Process and Food Engineering/irrigation and Drainage Engineering/ Farm Machinery and Power Engineering |
MTA | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Milling of Agril. Produce | 26 | B | ||
| 3. Storage Engg. | 26 | |||
| 4. Engineering Properties of Bio-material | 26 | |||
| 5. Heat and Mass Transfer | 22 | |||
| 6. Dairy and Food Engg. | 26 | |||
| 7. Farm Machinery and Power | 22 | C | ||
| 8. Soil and Water conservation and Irrigation Engg. | 27 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
| M.Tech. (Mechanical Engg.) | MTM | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Thermodynamics, I.C. Engine | 24 | B | ||
| 3. Power Plant Engg. | 24 | |||
| 4. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 24 | |||
| 5. Heat and Mass Transfer | 25 | |||
| 6. Fluid Mechanics | 25 | |||
| 7. Machine Design | 26 | C | ||
| 8. Production Engg. Industrial Engg. | 27 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
| M.Tech./M.Sc. (Biotechnology) | MTB | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. | 23 | B | ||
| 3. Cell Biology | 23 | |||
| 4. Pathology & Microbiology | 23 | |||
| 5. Immunology / Animal Biotechnology | 23 | |||
| 6. Biochemistry & Physiology | 23 | C | ||
| 7. Commercial Biotechnology | 23 | |||
| 8. Recombinant DNA Technology | 23 | |||
| 9. Bioinformatics | 14 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
| MBA (Agri-Business) | MBA | 1.General Knowledge, reasoning and aptitude | 70 | |
| 2.General English of High School Standard | 30 | |||
| Total | 100 | |||
| M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science) | MFS | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Aquaculture | 38 | B | ||
| 3. Fisheries Resource Management | 36 | |||
| 4. Aquatic Environment Management | 33 | |||
| 5. Aquatic Animal Healh Management | 28 | |||
| 6. Fish Processing Technology | 20 | C | ||
| 7. Fisheries Engineering | 10 | |||
| 8. Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics | 10 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
| M.Sc. forestry | MAF | 1. General Studies | 25 | A |
| 2. Principles of Silviculture | 20 | B | ||
| 3. Silvicultural Systems | 20 | |||
| 4. Forest Mensuration | 20 | |||
| 5. Wood Science & Technology | 15 | |||
| 6. Fundamentals of Forest Protection | 20 | |||
| 7. Agroforestry | 20 | C | ||
| 8. Social Forestry | 20 | |||
| 9. Forest Ecology and Management | 20 | |||
| 10. Forest Nursery and Afforestation Techniques | 20 | |||
| Total | 200 | |||
UPCATET Exam Pattern for MBA (Agriculture Business)
- Students have to appear for the screening test which consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions
- Time duration to complete the test is 2 hours
- Those students who have qualified the exam will be shortlisted on the basis of merit list for Group Discussion and Personal Interview
- Group Discussion and Personal Interview shall carry 50 and 150 marks.
PhD Programs
- The time duration to complete the PhD test is 2 hours.
- The paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions carrying 300 marks
- The paper is divided into three sections i.e. A, B and C.
| Programme | Abbreviations of the Exam | Subject | No. of questions | Group of Questions |
| PhD (Agriculture) | PDA | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| PhD (Horticulture) | PDH | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| PhD (Home Science) | PDHS | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| PhD (Veterinary Science) | PDV | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| PhD (Agril. Engg.) | PDT | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 | |||
| PhD Agroforestry | PDAF | General Studies | 20 | A |
| Statistics | 20 | B | ||
| Concerned Subject | 60 | C | ||
| Total | 100 |
UPCATET 2021 Syllabus
UPCATET Syllabus is based on the high school standard Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Candidates can check below the basic syllabus for all the programs in the test.
- Undergraduate Program: Syllabus prescribed by UP Board for Intermediate Examination in the concerned subject
- Master Program:Syllabus of Undergraduate course in the concerned subject
- PhD Program:Syllabus of Master Programme of the concerned subject
Detailed syllabus for each program is given below:
1. UPCATET Syllabus 2021 for UG Courses
Aspirants have been given an array of courses to choose from, the subjects involved in the same are discussed intensively below:
UPCATET Syllabus for PCB/PCM
Candidates are required to have prior knowledge up to Class XII in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, as the UPCATET exam syllabus for UG is based on the same along with General Studies.
UPCATET Syllabus for PAG and PHS
Aspirants who are preparing for the course of Agriculture must be aware of the various subject requirements that need to be met in order to score well in the examination. The subjects include General knowledge, Agriculture Physics, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Farming. Agricultural Statistics, Engineering, and Botany is also included in the UPCATET 2021 Syllabus
Candidates who are aspiring to enrol into courses that fall under PHS must be thorough with the subjects including General Knowledge, Hindi, English, Sociology, Geography, Home Science, and Economics.
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2. UPCATET PG Entrance Exam Syllabus 2021
The UPCATET syllabus for PG is discussed below:
UPCATET M.Sc Syllabus 2021
Candidates must be well versed with the concepts in the field of science as per the concerned subjects pertaining to the course. The M.Sc courses with respective syllabi are mentioned below.
- M.Sc in Biotechnology-Concepts including Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, Immunology / Animal Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioinformatics, Pathology & Microbiology, Cell Biology, Commercial Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Physiology along with Plant Biotechnology constitutes the syllabus.
- M.Sc in Home Science-Food and Nutrition, General knowledge, Home Science Extension Education, Clothing and Textiles, General Statistics, Child Development and Psychology constitutes the syllabus.
- M.Sc in Agriculture/Horticulture-General studies including Horticulture, Soil Science, Agronomy as well as Agrometeorology, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Husbandry and Dairy/Poultry Farming, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Basics of Biotechnology, Extension Education, Entomology, Seed Technology, Plant Pathology and Biostatistics, Forestry, Nematology and Soil Conservation are included in the syllabus.
UPCATET M.V.Sc Syllabus 2021
M.V.Sc is a 2 year PG program offered by the affiliated colleges under UPCATET 2021. Candidates who are applying for the same will have to be well prepared with the subjects that fall under the veterinary science discipline. The subjects are mentioned below.
- General Knowledge
- L.P.M., Surgery & Radiology
- Vet. Microbiology
- Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Physiology and Biochemistry
- Pathology, Epidemiology & Public Health
- Parasitology, General Medicine and Gynaecology
UPCATET MBA Syllabus 2021
Master’s in Business Administration is a Postgraduate course that is offered by the colleges under the UPCATET 2021 examination. The syllabus is mentioned below.
- General Knowledge
- Logic and Reasoning
- Mathematics (Class XII)
- Statistics
- English Communication and Comprehension
UPCATET 2021 Result
The conducting authorities will be releasing the UPCATET 2021 results on the official website for candidates who appeared for the examination that was conducted online, in the final week of June 2021.
Some of the important dates related to the exam have been listed in the table below:
| Events | Dates |
| UPCATET 2021 entrance exam | Aug 12, 2021 & Aug 13, 2021 |
| UPCATET 2021 result | To be Notified |
Details mentioned on the result card will be required for the verification processes that will follow up to the admissions. The UPCATET result 2021 contains details related to candidates and the exam such as.
- Name
- Roll number
- Exam qualifying status
- Total marks secured
- Rank obtained, etc.
UPCATET 2021 Preparation Tips
Now you know both the syllabus and exam pattern for UPCATET 2021. Here are a few preparation tips that you can follow to score better in the entrance test:
- Make a strict schedule.
- Clear your basics.
- Solve a sufficient number of practice questions.
- Work on your weak areas.
- Give proper mock tests.
- Solve sample and previous year papers.
- Develop a proper test-taking strategy.
UPCATET 2021 Exam Day Instructions
All the candidates appearing for the test are required to adhere to the instructions mentioned below to avoid any inconvenience on the day of UPCATET:
- Students are advised to download UPCATET 2021 Admit Card from the official website before the exam.
- Candidates should carry the admit card along with relevant identity proof at the allocated exam centers.
- Without admit card, students are not allowed to appear for the exam.
- Any kind of electronic gadget such as log tables, electronic watches, mobile phones, pagers, calculators, etc. is prohibited inside the exam.
- Students must reach the examination centre on or before time.
- In case of any discrepancy in information on the admit card or if the photograph is not clear, contact the authorities to make the necessary changes.