UPCATET MSc 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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. 

 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. 

Yes, applicants who want to appear in the UPCATET 2024 exam must be a citizen of Uttar Pradesh state. According to the UPCATET eligibility criteria, the applicant must be

1. Such students who are living in UP from the last 5 years and have completed the required qualification from state only. 

2. Such citizens of India whose father’s residence or place of origin is UP and he/she also belong to UP. 

3. Such citizens of India whose father’s residence or their residence is not from UP but they acquired and have been living in the state for 5 years. 

Candidates who have filled the application form of UPCATET successfully can download the admit card. The exam conducting authorities released the admit card more than 10 days before the commencement of the exam. Students can download it by visiting the official website. 

To download the admit card applicants must enter their login credentials which will be provided to them after filling the application form. 

The UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) examination covers a wide range of fields of study related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and allied disciplines. The specific fields of study covered by UPCATET include:

Agriculture: This includes various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in agriculture, such as B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Agriculture, and Ph.D. in Agriculture. These programs cover topics related to crop production, soil science, agronomy, agricultural economics, and more.

Horticulture: UPCATET offers programs in horticulture, including B.Sc. Horticulture, M.Sc. Horticulture, and Ph.D. in Horticulture. Horticulture focuses on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and medicinal plants.

Forestry: The examination provides opportunities for those interested in forestry with programs like B.Sc. Forestry, M.Sc. Forestry, and Ph.D. in Forestry. Forestry programs cover the management and conservation of forests and natural resources.

Agricultural Engineering: UPCATET includes B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) programs that focus on various aspects of agricultural machinery, irrigation, and farm technology.

Home Science: Home Science programs offered through UPCATET cover areas such as nutrition, food technology, family resource management, and human development.

Veterinary Science: Some participating universities may offer programs related to veterinary Science and animal husbandry.

Fisheries Science: In some cases, fisheries Science programs may also be included in the examination.

Dairy Technology: UPCATET may cover programs related to dairy technology, which focus on milk production, processing, and dairy product technology.

Agribusiness Management: Some universities may offer management programs related to agribusiness and agricultural marketing.

Other Allied Disciplines: Depending on the participating universities and the specific programs they offer, there may be additional allied disciplines related to agriculture and technology covered by UPCATET.

The primary purpose of the UPCATET examination is to serve as an entrance test for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and related disciplines offered by agricultural universities in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Key objectives of the UPCATET examination include:

Admission to Agricultural Universities: UPCATET is the gateway for students aspiring to pursue courses like B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), M.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Horticulture, M.Sc. Forestry, Ph.D. programs, and other related agricultural and technological courses offered by participating universities in Uttar Pradesh.

Merit-Based Admissions: UPCATET ranks candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination, and admissions are typically granted in accordance with their merit in the respective courses and institutions.

Promoting Agricultural Education and Research: The UPCATET examination plays a crucial role in promoting agricultural education, research, and development in the state by attracting talented individuals to pursue careers in agriculture and related fields.

Ensuring Quality Education: By conducting a competitive entrance test, UPCATET helps ensure that students admitted to agricultural universities have the necessary qualifications and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields.

As per the previous year trend, the UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) examination is typically conducted once a year. Like many other entrance exams for educational institutions in India, UPCATET is an annual examination.

The exact schedule and dates for UPCATET may vary from year to year, so it's important for prospective candidates to stay updated by regularly checking the official website of the conducting authority or the respective agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh for the latest information regarding the examination, including application dates, eligibility criteria, and examination dates.

Candidates who wish to appear for UPCATET should plan their preparation and application process accordingly, keeping in mind the annual examination cycle.

The participating colleges and universities in the UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) examination can change from year to year. For the academic session 2023-2024, four agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh typically participate in UPCATET for admissions to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and related disciplines. Some of the prominent agricultural universities that have participated in UPCATET in the past include:

1. Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda
2. Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (NDUAT), Faizabad
3. Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSAUA&T), Kanpur
4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUA&T), Meerut

Please note that the list of participating universities and colleges may change, and new institutions may join or withdraw from UPCATET participation. Additionally, the specific programs offered by each university can vary. Therefore, it's crucial for candidates to refer to the official UPCATET notification and brochure for the most up-to-date information on participating institutions and the courses they offer through the examination. Candidates can also contact the conducting body or the respective universities for further details on available programs and participating colleges.

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 different eligibility criteria decided by the exam conducting authorities whcih includes both age as well as education for UG courses. There is no age limit for PG and PhD courses.  

For BVSC & H course the minimum and maximum age limit of candidate need to be 17 and 25 by Decemeber 31st 2024. While for all other course the minimum and maximum age limit of candidate need to be 16 and 22 by Decemeber 31st 2024 for CUPCATET 2024 exam. 

Note: Person with Disability (PwD) will be given a relexation of 5 years in upper age limit.  

This year exam will be conducted over a window of two days in eleven cities across Uttar Pradesh. Gorakhpur is new test centre city which is added this year. The complete list of UPCATET Test centres are listed below:

The exam conducting authorities release the admit card of UPCATET in online mode. It includes the below-mentioned details available on the admit card. 

Applicant's name, registration number, roll number, signature & photograph, UPCATET exam center address, exam day instructions, Do's & Don't in the UPCATET exam hall.

In case of any error in details mentioned on the admit card, applicants are advised to contact the exam conducting authorities immediately to remove the discrepancy in time. Students may be prohibited by the exam conducting authorities in case of any issue mentioned in the admit card from the identity of applicants

Applicants who forget the password of their admit card of UPCATET while downloading it.  Candidates can recover the password of their UPCATET exam by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' button at the bottom of the login window. The exam conducting authorities will send the password of UPCATET to the registered email of the candidates. 

In case of not recieving any email applicants need to immediately contact to exam conducting authorities. 

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.  

The exam anaysis of UPCATET 2024 includes the marking scheme, total number of questions, examination pattern, syllabus of the exam, type of questions asked in exam, pattern of questions asked in the exam. 

Along with this difficulty level of exam, number of average questions attempted by applicants, expected cut off of UPCATET. Students who want to  check exam analysis can check Shiksha page after the exam.

The validity period of UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) results for admission to various programs can vary depending on the specific rules and policies of the participating universities and colleges. In general, UPCATET results are typically valid for one academic year.

This means that candidates who have qualified in a particular year's UPCATET examination can use their results to seek admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programs in the same academic year. If a candidate wishes to apply for admission in a subsequent academic year, they would generally need to reappear for the UPCATET examination, as the results from a previous year may not be valid for the new academic year.

However, it's essential to note that the exact validity period of UPCATET results may be specified in the official UPCATET notification or by the participating universities. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the official notification and guidelines provided by the conducting authority to understand the specific validity period for UPCATET results for the year they are interested in applying for admission.

Applicants who will appear in UPCATET exam first visit the official website of the portal or visit Shiksha page. Then they have to click on link mentioned as "UPCATET Results". 

After clicking on the result a new window will be opened in which students have to fill login details such as their registration number (which was provided during registration time) and password (which will be sent to applicants on their registered email & mobile). 

After entering these details candidates will be able to access their result of UPCATET exam. Download and save it for future reference.

There are various courses which can be offered after qualifying UPCATET 2024 exam. 

UG Courses

• BSc (Hons) Agriculture
• BSc (Hons) Horticulture
• BSc (Hons) Forestry
• BSc (Hons) Home Science
• BVSc&AH
• BFSc
• BTech Biotechnology
• BTech Agriculture Engineering
• BTech Dairy Technology
• BTech Computer Science
• BTech Mechanical Engineering
• BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering

PG Courses

• MSc Agriculture
• MSc Home Science
• MSc Veterinary Science
• MSc Horticulture
• MVSc
• MTech Agricultural Engineering
• MTech Mechanical Engineering
• MTech/ MSc Biotechnology
• MBA Agribusiness

Applicants who will qualify the exam will be able to take admission in the above mentioned courses. 

The UPCATET exam is compratively easy in comparison to JEE Main, BITSAT etc. exam. Applicants who have secured atleast 60 % marks in their academic exam are more likely to qualify the exam. Since it is state owned examination and number of users are also less in comparison to other competitve exam. 

Applicants just need to complete the syllabus within time and practise more and more to qualify the exam with good marks. 

Yes, applicants who pass the 12th standard exam with compartment will also be eligible to appear in the UPCATET exam. 

There are no passing percentage marks for the UPCATET exam. Candidates need to just pass the exam. But there are wise criteria which must need to abide by. Students should not be more than 16 years and less than 22 years of age on December 31, 2024. 

Applicants who fulfill both criteria need to fill UPCATET application form and appear in the exam. 

No, it's mandatory to have a domicile of UP to get a normal seat in UPCATET exam. Authorities ask for the UP domicile during counseling process.  Applicants who want to apply UPCATET online form must fulfil both age wise as well as educational eligibility criteria. 

The Eligibility criteria for UPCATET is mentioned below:

• Indian citizenship.
• Candidate must pass 12th standard exam from a recognised board. 
• Uttar Pradesh domicile status.

There are four participating universities offering admissions on the basis of UPCATET 2024 results which are as follows:

• Banda University of Agriculture & Technology
• Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology.

Applicants who want to participate and take admission in these universities must appear UPCATET exam and pass the exam with good marks. 

No a student who belong to Bihar can not appear in UPCATET exam. As according to UPCATET eligibility criteria:

A) Such students who are living in UP from the last 5 years and have completed the required qualification from state only. 

B) Such citizens of India whose father’s residence or place of origin is UP and he/she also belong to UP. 

C) Such citizens of India whose father’s residence or their residence is not from UP but they acquired and have been living in the state for 5 years.