UPCATET Exam 2024 Online Counselling for MVSc and PhD (PDV): Campus Reporting Tomorrow!

The UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) counseling process is the next step after the declaration of results and plays a crucial role in the admission procedure. The counselling process typically involves several steps, and candidates must follow these steps to secure admission to their preferred colleges or universities. Keep in mind that the specific details of the counseling process may vary from year to year, so it's essential to refer to the official UPCATET website or notification for the most up-to-date information. Below is a general outline of the UPCATET counseling process:

1. Publication of Merit List: After the results are announced, a merit list is prepared based on candidates' performance in the UPCATET examination.

2. Online Registration: Eligible candidates must register online for the counseling process. This registration usually involves providing personal details, choice of courses and colleges, and other required information.

3. Choice Filling: Candidates need to select their preferred courses and colleges from the list of options available. It's essential to prioritize your choices carefully, as seat allotment depends on your preferences and merit rank.

4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are required to attend a physical or online document verification process at designated centers. During this stage, candidates must present their original documents for verification, including academic certificates, UP resident certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and UPCATET admit card.

5. Seat Allotment: Based on the merit rank and choices filled by candidates, seat allotment is conducted. Candidates are allotted seats in their preferred courses and colleges according to their merit.

6. Payment of Admission Fee: After seat allotment, candidates must pay the admission fee as per the fee structure of the allotted college or university.

7. Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates who have been allotted seats must report to the respective college or university within the specified time frame to complete the admission process. Failure to report on time may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

8. Second Round of Counseling (if applicable): In some cases, there may be a second round of counseling for vacant seats or for candidates who wish to participate in a further round. The process for the second round is similar to the first.

9. Spot Counseling (if applicable): If there are still vacant seats after multiple rounds of counseling, spot counseling may be conducted to fill these seats. Spot counseling typically involves on-the-spot seat allotment.

10. Commencement of Classes: After completing the counseling and admission formalities, candidates can begin their classes at the allotted college or university as per the academic calendar.

The documents required for UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) counseling may vary slightly from year to year, and it's essential to refer to the official UPCATET notification or the conducting authority's website for the most up-to-date information. However, here is a general list of common documents that are typically required for UPCATET counseling:

1. UPCATET Admit Card: The admit card issued for the entrance examination.

2. UPCATET Score Card: A printout of the UPCATET scorecard showing your rank and scores.

3. 10th and 12th Mark Sheets: Original and photocopies of your 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets or equivalent examination certificates.

4. Transfer Certificate (TC) or Migration Certificate: TC from the last institution attended, especially if you are seeking admission to a new college or university.

5. Character Certificate: A certificate from your previous school or college confirming your good conduct and character.

6. Domicile Certificate: A certificate to prove that you are a resident of Uttar Pradesh. This is usually issued by the concerned authority.

7. Category Certificate (if applicable): If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you will need to provide a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority.

8. Income Certificate (if applicable): If you are applying for fee concessions or scholarships based on your family's income, you may need an income certificate.

9. Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable): If you are a differently-abled candidate, you may need a certificate issued by a medical authority.

10. Passport-size Photographs: Carry multiple passport-size photographs as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.

11. Anti-Ragging Affidavit: Some institutions may require candidates and their parents to sign an anti-ragging affidavit.

12. Other Relevant Certificates: Depending on your specific circumstances and the programme you are applying for, there may be additional documents required, such as a gap year certificate (if applicable) or documents related to any special quota or reservation.

No, there will be seperate counselling schedule is to be released for UG, PG & PhD courses by exam conducting authorities in online mode after declaration of the results. The authorities will release seperate counselling schedule for all the courses in online mode only. 

Since the counselling will be held in online mode only hence applicants need to prepare the important documents ready while appearing in the counselling.