UPCET Exam 2023: Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

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 enrol 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 organised by the National Testing Agency for admission to various undergraduate, integrated, postgraduate, diploma, and certification courses and research programmes in 45 Central Universities of India. 

Exam Name	UPCET 2023
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/

UPCET 2023 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 2023 are required to appear for the said exam between 21st May- 31st May 2023 (tentatively). 

The important dates for the CUET UG and PG exams are given below. 

CUET UG

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Date of Release of the Online Application Forms	April First Week
Last Date of Online Registration	May First Week
UPCET 2023 Exam	21st-31st May
Release of Admit Card(s)	Month of May
Declaration of Answer Keys	July Second Week
Result(s)	July Second Week
Dates for Counselling Sessions	July Third Week

CUET PG

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Date of Release of the Online Application Forms	April First Week
Last Date of Online Registration	May First Week
UPCET 2023 Exam	21st-31st May
Release of Admit Card(s)	Month of May
Declaration of Answer Keys	July Second Week
Result(s)	July Second Week
Dates for Counselling Sessions	July Third Week

UPCET 2023 Application Form

Applicants preparing for the UPCET 2023 (admission through CUET UG) exam are required to submit their application forms online at upsee.nta.nic.in; between the first week of April 2023 to the fourth week of May 2023. The correction window for the UPCET 2023 exam application form will be opened (by the conducting body) after the UPCET registrations are over.

Candidates who want to get enrolled through the CUET PG exam must apply for the same between the third week of May 2023 to the third week of June 2023.

As for the submission process, it is a mandate for applicants to fill in the required credentials such as their name, father’s name, and mother’s name, and scanned documents like photographs, mark sheets, and signatures. 

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 2023 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 2023 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 be holding 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 get enrolled in 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 2023 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 2023 Exam Pattern

As of 2023, 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 2023 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 2023 Admit Card

Candidates appearing for the UPCET 2023 exam will receive their admit cards in the second week of June 2023. 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 UPCET (2023) exam can be a great learning curve for those who want to gauge their skills/knowledge and prove their mettle in various academic fields. This national-level aptitude exam can be a stepping stone for numerous aspirants who desire to build their careers in the said fields. Although cracking the said exam may seem like an arduous process, once cleared, it may open an enormous window of lucrative opportunities for candidates.  

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