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Formerly known as Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE), the Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET) is a state-level entrance exam. This exam is conducted primarily to enroll students into various UG and PG courses available in institutions that are affiliated with either Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) or Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) or other UPCET participating institutions.
Now, candidates aspiring to get admitted to the aforementioned institutes have to apply by partaking in the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) UG/PG exams conducted by the National Testing Agency. The Common University Entrance Test, earlier known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test is an all-India test being organized by the National Testing Agency for admission to various undergraduate, integrated, postgraduate, diploma, and certification courses and research programs in 45 Central Universities of India.
| Exam Name | UPCET 2024 |
| Full form | Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET) |
| Selection | Through CUET UG and PG scores |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency |
| Courses offered | Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
| Mode of exam | Online mode |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://upcet.nta.nic.in/ |
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UPCET 2024 Exam Dates
Prospective candidates can apply by partaking in the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) UG/PG exams conducted by the National Testing Agency. Keeping track of important exam dates can assist candidates in developing a viable preparation pipeline. This allows one to get a head start on their preparation journey, ensuring that nothing important is dismissed by the candidates. Candidates preparing for UPCET 2024 are required to appear for the said exam between the 15th to 31st of May 2024 (tentatively).
The important dates for the CUET UG and PG exams are given below.
CUET UG
| Event | Tentative Dates for CTET 2024 |
| Online Application Form Release | 1st week of February 2024 |
| Last Date for Submitting Online Form | 2nd week of March 2024 |
| Application Correction Period | 3rd week of March 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | 2nd week of May 2024 |
| CUET 2024 Exam Date | 15th May to 31st May 2024 |
| Release of Answer Key | 1st week of June 2024 |
| Declaration of Result | 3rd week of June 2024 |
| Commencement of Counselling | 1st week of July 2024 |
CUET PG
| Events | Dates |
| Online application form release | Feb/March 2024 |
| Last date to apply | March/April 2024 |
| Application correction | April/May 2024 |
| Admit card | May/June 2024 |
| CUET 2024 exam | 11th March to 28th 2024 |
| Result declaration | 2nd week of July 2024 |
| Counselling | 3rd week of July 2024 |
UPCET 2024 Application Form
Following are the steps that need to be followed once the UPCET 2024 Application Form is released-
- Application for both CUET UG/PG will be released online. The candidates will then be expected to log in and fill in the application form with appropriate and asked details.
- Necessary documents will be required to be uploaded by the candidates.
- Candidates must review their details in the application form before submitting it.
- Application form may be saved as a PDF or printed out for future use or reference purposes.
Application Fee
Once applicants are done filling in their application forms, it is mandatory for them to pay the requisite application fee. As for the UPCET 2024 exam, the mode of payment for submission is online (credit card, debit card, and net banking). The fee structure for the said exam is demarcated category-wise. The data given below will help you go through the fee details.
For CUET UG
| Category | International Centres | Indian Centres (INR) |
| General/Unreserved | INR 3,000 | INR 600 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | INR 3000 | INR 650 |
| SC/ ST/ PWBD/ 3rd Gender | INR 3000 | INR 550 |
For CUET PG
| Category | Indian Centres (max- 3 test papers) | Indian Centres (offline) | International Centres |
| General (Unreserved) | INR 800 | INR 200/- | Rs. 4000/- (3 papers) Rs. 1000/- (1 paper) |
| General – EWS/OBC – NCL | INR 600 | INR 150/- | |
| SC/ST/3rd Gender | INR 550 | INR 150/- |
UPCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Conducting bodies predominantly set the eligibility criteria for an examination to evaluate or assess an applicant’s academic prowess and competence. Similar to other government exams, the UPCET exam encompasses its own set of prescribed eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by the candidates in order to be deemed eligible. The course-wise eligibility criteria are given below:
For B.Arch
- Candidates should have passed their higher secondary class (12th standard) from any renowned academic institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh (or any other Indian state).
- Must have scored a minimum aggregate of 50 % marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology (without any grace).
- Applicants must hold a three-year course diploma in Architecture from any renowned academic institution (recognized by the State/Central Government). The minimum required score to be deemed eligible is 50% marks.
For B.Des
- Applicants must have passed their higher secondary class (12th standard) from any renowned academic institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh (or any other Indian state), with a minimum aggregate score of 45 % marks (40 % marks for candidates belonging to the ST/SC category) in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology (without any grace).
For B.Pharma
- Candidates must have qualified for their 12th board examination with a minimum aggregate score of 45 % marks (40% for the SC/ST category) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
For MBA
- Applicants prospecting to enroll in an MBA are required to hold an undergraduate/bachelor’s degree of 3 years from a renowned university.
- Candidates should have secured a minimum aggregate score of 50 % marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) in their undergraduate examination.
UPCET 2024 Syllabus
It is critical for applicants to go through the ins and outs of a syllabus to understand the exam’s structure and the type of questions that may be asked. Apart from that, going through the nitty gritty of a syllabus can even assist candidates in developing a feasible pipeline to follow and prepare for their quiz. The syllabi for admission to different courses are given below.
| UPCET BFA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. Reasoning and Logical Deduction General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| UPCET MBA | General Knowledge and Current Affairs Reasoning and Logical Deduction Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. |
| UPCET B.H.M.C.T. | Reasoning and Logical Deduction General Knowledge and Current Affairs Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. |
| UPCET B.Pharma | Physics- I Chemistry- I & II Biology- I |
| UPCET MCA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. Reasoning and Logical Deduction. Mathematics |
UPCET 2024 Exam Pattern
As of 2024, the said exam will be conducted across 61 cities in India. Candidates preparing for the said exam are advised to constantly visit the official website for updates on admit cards and answer sheets. The test will be set up as an objective test with solely multiple-choice questions. The answer key and result will be released by the NTA (online) on its official website.
Refer to the table given below to get an elaborate idea about the UPCET 2024 exam pattern:
For UG Courses (CUET UG)
| Exam Mode | CBT mode. |
| Type of Questions | Objective Based Questions (MCQs) |
| Sections | Segregated into three sections (languages, subjects and general test) |
| Medium | Available in 13 languages. |
| Time Duration | Slot I- Three Hours & 15 minutes, Slot II- 3 hours and 45 minutes. |
| Marking scheme | 5 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. There will be a deduction of 1 mark for every incorrect answer. |
For PG Courses (CUET PG)
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test |
| Language | Bilingual (Hindi and English) |
| Number of questions | 100 questions |
| Marking scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. |
UPCET 2024 Admit Card
Candidates appearing for the UPCET 2024 exam will receive their admit cards in the second week of June 2024. One must keep in mind that it is a mandate for applicants to download their Admit Cards online. Aspirants must keep in mind that the Admit Cards will not be provided via any offline source. It is mandatory for candidates appearing for the said exam to procure their admit cards on the given date of the examination. Doing so will help authorities with the identification and cross-verification process.
FAQs
The Answer Key for the UPCET 2024 exam will tentatively be released in the second week of July 2024. With its help, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores in the said exam.
The UPCET 2024 results are yet awaited and will be released in the months of June and July.
The documents required for the UPCET 2024 exam are:
Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
Category certificate
Sub-category certificate
UPCET Admit card
UPCET Rank card
Domicile certificate
Character certificate
A medical certificate, etc.
The purpose of the UPCET exam conducted by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is to select meritorious candidates for admission to various engineering, management, pharmacy and CSIT courses at the UG and PG levels. By qualifying for this exam, students can get admission to any of the universities affiliated with Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) or other UPCET participating institutions.
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