UPCATET 2023

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is conducted once a year by the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, for admissions of Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates to various agriculture courses provided at the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (Kanpur), the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (Meerut), Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (Faridabad), and the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (Banda).

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UPCATET 2023 Important Dates

All the important dates for the important events regarding UPCATET 2023 are given hereunder.

Sr. No. Events Dates
1. Online Registration 01 March 2023 to 20 April 2023 (till 11:59 PM)
2. Last Date to Submit Online Registration Fees 22 April 2023 (till 11:59 PM)
3. Application Form Correction window 20 to 25 April 2023 (till 11:59 PM)
4. Admit Card Download From 20 May 2023
5. UPCATET 2023 Exam 30, 31 May 2023
6. UPCATET 2023 Exam Results 15 June 2023
7. Counselling To be notified

UPCATET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Before proceeding to apply for the UPCATET 2023 examination, candidates must go through the following eligibility criteria. If a candidate fails to be in compliance with the eligibility criteria, admission of the candidate may get affected, and they will be responsible for the same. These eligibility criteria are as per the UPCATET 2023 official website.

  1. The candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh, India. The following points must be taken care of in order to understand the definition of “the resident of Uttar Pradesh” as per UPCATET:
  2. The candidates who have their qualifying exams from Uttar Pradesh and they are staying in Uttar Pradesh for the last five years.
  3. An Indian citizen whose “place of residence” or the “place of origin” is Uttar Pradesh and themselves is a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
  4. The candidates whose father’s “place of residence” or the “place of origin” was not Uttar Pradesh, but the candidate or their father has taken over the residence in Uttar Pradesh. In such a case, the candidate’s time of residing in Uttar Pradesh must not be less than five years during the time of submitting the application form.
  5. A person of Indian origin living abroad whose ancestors were natives of Uttar Pradesh.
  6. The condition for candidates who are either the Indian government employees serving in Uttar Pradesh or the employees of the public undertakings, such as Life Insurance Corporation, nationalised banks, Indian heavy electricals, Indian Drugs and Pharmaceutical Ltd., is that these candidates must present the affidavit on the stamp paper of the concerned organisation.
  7. Prior to the online application, the candidates must ensure the eligibility of their educational qualifications.
  8. Age Limit: The minimum age of the candidates as of December 31 2023, must be 16 years, and the maximum age can be 22 years of age, except for the course B.V.Sc. & A.H., for which the age limit will be 17-25 years of age. A relaxation of 5 years is granted for the candidates belonging to SC, ST or OBC category and to the Person with Disability (PWD).
  9. There are no age limits for the candidates applying for the postgraduate and PhD programmes.

UPCATET 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for the examination for admission to various undergraduate courses is the same as determined by the U.P. Board for Grade 12 examinations. For postgraduate courses, the syllabus of examination would be the same as the syllabus of graduation.

UPCATET 2023 Evaluation

There is a negative marking in the UPCATET 2023 examination. For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 3 marks, and for every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

UPCATET 2023 Application Form

The application forms for UPCATET 2023 were released on 1st March 2023. The UPCATET 2023 exams is scheduled to be conducted on 30 and 31 May 2023. Below are the instructions for the application and the application process for UPCATET 2023.

UPCATET 2023 Application Process

The details of the application process are described here in brief. For complete details about the application process and instructions, please refer to UPCATET 2023 Application Form.

  1. Candidates must visit the official website www.upcatetexam.org and click on New Registration.
  2. Candidates will be required to fill out the required details such as DOB, Grade 10 marks, contact details, etc.
  3. In the next step after the registration, the candidates will have to upload the scanned copy of their documents that must include the following documents: right index finger impression, passport size photograph, signatures, Grade 10 marksheet, sports certificate, etc.
  4. In the next step, candidates must pay the registration fee.

Instructions for Filling Out the Application Form

  1. Candidates must carefully select the group of subjects as per their qualifications.
  2. The main category must be selected from UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST.
  3. The sub-category must be selected from DP/FF/PwD/UE/ etc.
  4. Two examination centres must be selected, and their unique centre codes must be noted.
  5. The candidates’ photographs must be in JPG format.
  6. The photograph must be taken on 13 January 2023, or later. On the photograph, the name, aadhaar card and the date of photograph taken must be clearly mentioned.
  7. Candidates must avoid wearing spectacles or caps in the photograph.
  8. Candidates must take 15 copies of the photograph to be used for formalities till admission.
  9. For signatures, a black ball-point pen must be used on a white sheet of paper. The scanned copy of the signatures must be in the JPG format, which should not exceed 50-100 KB in size.
  10. The scanned copy of JPG image of the right index finger must not exceed 50-100 KB in size.

UPCATET 2023 Application Fee

The application fee and the transaction charges are payable by the candidate. Candidates of the Unreserved category (UR) – commonly called the General category, the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) must pay an amount of Rs 1250/-. The candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) must pay an amount of Rs 1050/- as the application fee.

UPCATET 2023 Reservations

The following reservations will be provided for each described category of the candidates:

S.No.

Reservations for the Following Main Categories

S.No.

Reservations for the Following Sub-categories

(Each sub-category of the chosen main category will be provided with the following reservations)

1.

Scheduled Caste

21%

1.

Freedom Fighters’ children

2%

2.

Scheduled Tribe

2%

2.

Person with Disability

5%

3.

Other Backward Classes

27%

3.

Military Personnel’s children

1%

4.

Unreserved Category (General)

40%

4.

Candidates in relation to the employees of any of the Kanpur, Meerut, Ayodhya or Banda Agricultural Universities. This reservation is not applicable for the B.V.Sc. and A.H. courses.

10%

5.

Economically Weaker Sections

10%

Candidates in relation to the employees of any of the Kanpur, Meerut, Ayodhya or Banda Agricultural Universities for admission to B.V.Sc. and A.H. courses.

2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

Q1

What is UPCATET and what courses does it offer?

UPCATET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. It is conducted once a year by the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. UPCATET offers admissions to various agriculture courses provided at the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (Kanpur), the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (Meerut), Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (Faridabad), and the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (Banda).
Q2

How can I apply for UPCATET 2023? What is the application process?

To apply for UPCATET 2023, you need to visit the official website www.upcatetexam.org and complete the registration process. Fill in the required details, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee.
Q3

What are the eligibility criteria for UPCATET? Who can apply?

The eligibility criteria for UPCATET 2023 are as follows:
The candidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh, India.
The candidate should fulfill the educational qualification requirements.
The minimum age for most courses is 16 years, and the maximum age is 22 years. Age relaxations are applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PWD candidates.
Q4

What is the syllabus for UPCATET 2023? What topics should I prepare for the exam?

The syllabus for UPCATET 2023 varies depending on the course you are applying for. For undergraduate courses, the syllabus is based on the U.P. Board’s Grade 12 examinations. For postgraduate courses, the syllabus is similar to the syllabus of graduation. It is recommended to refer to the official syllabus or contact the exam authorities for specific details regarding the syllabus.
Q5

Are there any reservations or quotas for specific categories in UPCATET? How do they work?

Yes, there are reservations for specific categories in UPCATET. The reservations are as follows:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 21%
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2%
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%
  • Unreserved Category (General): 40%
  • Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%

Various subcategories within each main category also have specific reservations. These include Freedom Fighters’ children, Person with Disability (PWD), Military Personnel’s children, and candidates in relation to the employees of certain agricultural universities.

For any queries, candidates can write to upcatetexam@gmail.com, or call the UPCATET Helpdesk number at +91- 9559849566.