UPCATET Pattern 2024: Check Group Wise Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of UPCATET exam is as follows:
- The UPCATET exam consists of multiple-choice questions, where each question carries 4 marks.
- The UPCATET exam has a total of 200 questions, and the maximum marks that can be scored are 800.
- To qualify the UPCATET exam, applicants need to score passing marks. 
The total duration alloted to this UPCATET exam will be 3 hours. 

While filling the online application form of UPCATET, applicants are given 4 options to choose, which paper they want to appear for the exam. Their paper will be of same combination which they have filled in their application form. 

Applicants while filling their application form will be given four choice, PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS. Students will have to choose any of this choice in the form as per their education qualification. They will be given paper of their choice in the UPCATET exam. There will be no change in the examination hall for any paper under any cicrumstances hence applicants must choose carefully while filling the form. 

Candidates will be given admission to the similar course for which they have appeared in the exam. There will be 200 questions in exam out of them 20 questions will be from General Knowledge topic and rest 180 will be from the group for which they have applied.  

Yes there will be different exam pattern of UG and PG courses in UPCATET exam. The UG courses i.e BSc & BTech and Post graduate courses i.e MBA, MSc have different pattern. The number of courses for UG is 200 while for PG it is 100. The total marks allotted for UG courses is 600, while for PG it is 300. 

Though each question from UG and PG weigh same 3 marks only. 

Time duration for both UG and PG is also different, UG is of 3 hours and PG is of 2 hours.  

 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut has released the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for UPCATET exam. The candidates from General & OBC categroy need to secure minimum 10% passing marks while applicants from SC and ST need to secure a minimum of 5% passing marks. 

Applicants who will appear in UPCATET exam should note that marking scheme is same for all the programmes i.e UG, PG & PhD. 

For each right answer 3 marks will be awarded & for each in correct answer 1 mark will be deducted. 

Though marking scheme remains same but exam pattern is different than other. For all UG & PG courses the number of questions are 200 and total marks allotted to it are 600 while total number of questions for MBA course is 100 & total marks allotted to it are 300 only. 

Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the UPCATET exam. For each correct answer applicants will be given 4 marks. For each incorrect answer, 1/4th of the total marks or 1 mark will be deducted. 

The calculation of the score for the respective programmes will be taken into consideration by taking into account all correct & incorrect answers. After preparing the list of all candidates the authorities will prepare the list of successful applicants based on the availability of seats. 

Here is a general overview of the typical format and types of questions candidates can expect in the UPCATET exam:

1. Mode of Examination: UPCATET is usually conducted in a pen-and-paper (offline) mode, where candidates mark their answers on an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet.

2. Types of Questions: The question paper typically consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Around 200 questions are being asked in the examination.

3. Subjects and Sections: The examination covers multiple subjects or sections related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and allied fields. The specific subjects and sections may vary depending on the course for which the candidate is applying. Common sections include:

   • Agriculture
   • Horticulture
   • Forestry
   • Agricultural Engineering
   • Home Science
   • Veterinary Science (if applicable)
   • Other relevant subjects

4. Question Distribution: The number of questions and distribution of marks may vary based on the course. For instance, a B.Sc. Agriculture paper may have a different question distribution than a B.Sc. Horticulture paper.

5. Marking Scheme: Each correct answer is typically awarded a certain number of marks, and there may be a negative marking system where marks are deducted for incorrect answers. The exact marking scheme may vary from year to year.

Candidates preparing for UPCATET should carefully review the official examination guidelines and syllabus provided by the conducting body and focus their preparation accordingly. Additionally, practicing previous years' question papers and mock tests can be helpful in getting a better understanding of the exam format and types of questions commonly asked.

There are a total of 200 questions are asked in UPCATET exam. A total of 600 marks will be allotted to this paper. 

Biology section has 80 questions, Physics & Chemistry each section has 50 questions each and General Studies has 20 questions. 

All the sections from which questions are asked in UPCATET exam weigh same, that is 3 marks.  

There are a total of 200 questions are asked in PCM Group. The number of questions as well as marks allotted to it is mentioned in below.

General Studies has 20 questions and total marks allotted for this section is 60. 

Physics and Chemistry each has 50 questions and marks allotted for this section is 150 each. 

There are a total of 80 questions from Mathematics section and marks allotted for this section is 240. 

The total marks allotted for this whole PCM Group paper of UPCATET is 600 marks. 

There are a total of 200 questions are asked in UPCATET exam of PAG group. The total marks allotted to these questions are 600 marks. 

25 questions are asked from Agriculture Physics, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Botany, Agriculture Zoology, Agronomy subjects each.

20 questions are asked from General Studies & Agriculture Statistics & Mathematics subject each.

15 questions are asked from Horticulture subjects.    

10 questions are asked from Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agriculture Engineering. 

There will be 200 questions asked in exam and maximum marks allotted to it will be 600. 

80 Questions are asked from Home Science subjects and maxium marks dedicated for this section is 240. 

25-25 Questions are asked from English & Hindi section and maxium marks for this is 75 each.  

20-20 Questions are asked from General Studies & Sociology section and maximum marks allotted for each is 60 . 

15-15 Questions are asked from Geography and Economics and maximum marks for this section is 45. 

There will be 200 questions which will be asked in the exam. There is differential marking scheme for different courses. The total marks allotted to the UPCATET exam will be 600. Applicants who want to appear in PCM, PCB, PAG, and PHS group must check the detailed description of the individual subject and marks allotted to them.  

No, there is seperate entrance exam for all PG courses except MBA programme. 

There will be 200 questions for which 600 marks will be allotted in PG exams. The time duration for it will be 3 hours while for MBA the exam will be held for 100 questions and 300 marks will be allotted to it. This exam will be conducted for 2 hours. 

The exam conducting authority has clearly mentioned in the official broucher that "Open & Distance Education" will be considered for educational qualification eligibility criteria of UPCATET. 

Applicants who have completed their education as full time course will be eligible to fill the form and apply online. Only those students are required to fill the application form who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the authorities.