The UPCET 2024 schedule covers admissions for candidates seeking undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, CSIT, management, pharmacy and related fields. Note that B.Tech admissions will not be through a separate UPCET exam; B.Tech seats (four-year) will be allotted using JEE Main scores, while B.Arch admissions will rely on NATA results.
This year NATA will begin from April 6, 2024, with sessions offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Registration for NATA opens on March 1, 2024. Aspiring candidates must complete and submit the NATA 2024 application form to take part. See NATA 2024 information
CUET 2024 dates are announced — the test is scheduled between May 15 and May 31, 2024, as a computer-based exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CUET 2024 application form in the first week of February 2024. Applicants can submit the CUET UG form at the official portal cuet.samarth.ac.in. See CUET 2024 information
Successful applicants will be able to take admission in multiple government and private colleges across the state. This article summarizes the latest updates on UPCET Admissions 2024 and related processes. To confirm admission, candidates must pay either Rs. 20,000 or Rs. 12,000. UPTAC counselling round 2 for 2023 started on September 21. See UPTAC 2023: AKTU admissions via CUET PG
UPCET (previously UPSEE) used to be the state-level entrance test administered by AKTU for various UG and PG programs in engineering, CSIT, management, pharmacy and allied fields. From 2023 onward, UPCET has been replaced by national-level tests such as JEE Main, NATA and CUET for seats in AKTU, MMMUT and other Uttar Pradesh state universities. Candidates with valid JEE Main, CUET or CUET PG scores can take part in UPTAC counselling for 2023.
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Since admissions to AKTU and other affiliated institutes are now routed through JEE Main, NATA and CUET rather than UPCET, the section below explains the counselling schedule handled via UPTAC (formerly UPCET counselling) —
UPCET 2023 eligibility covered criteria like educational qualifications, age limits, domicile and nationality requirements.
See the full UPCET 2023 eligibility details
Below are the complete instructions and important points related to the UPCET 2023 application procedure.
Applicants may pay the UPCET 2023 application fee using credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee structure for each category is shown below:
Information on how to correct details in the application form is provided below:
The admit card is the most important document for the exam. Candidates without a valid admit card will not be permitted to enter the test centre. Admit cards must be downloaded from the official portal after logging in.
Follow the steps below to download your UPCET 2023 admit card:
The UPCET 2023 exam pattern is outlined below:
Exam Mode: UPCET 2023 was conducted in an online, computer-based format.
Question Type: The question paper consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Duration: Slot I candidates were allotted 3 hours 15 minutes, while Slot II candidates had 3 hours 45 minutes.
Language: Question papers were available in 13 languages including Bengali, English, Hindi, Assamese, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu.
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carried 5 marks and 1 mark was deducted for each wrong response.
The UPCET 2023 syllabus was based on topics corresponding to relevant qualifying degrees. For undergraduate admissions, the syllabus drew from subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology as applicable.
For postgraduate programs, the syllabus followed the candidates’ respective graduation subjects. See the detailed UPCET 2023 syllabus
Candidates should follow a structured study plan and practice effectively to score well in UPCET 2023. The following preparation tips can help improve performance.
UPCET 2023 cutoffs were released as opening and closing ranks for each counselling round. Each round published its own opening and closing ranks. See UPCET cutoff trends
The table below provides expected UPCET 2023 cutoff ranges based on trends from previous years:
Admissions to B.Tech courses under AKTU are now determined by JEE Main scores. The list of courses that were part of the former UPCET scheme is given in the table below:
Candidates aiming for B.Tech first-year admissions would now use JEE Main 2023 scores for entry to B.Tech/B.Arch programs at AKTU-affiliated colleges. For B.Tech admissions, students must appear in JEE Main Paper 1; Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning. Read JEE Main exam pattern
Vacant seats in B.Tech Agriculture and B.Tech Biotechnology after JEE Main counselling may be filled using UPCET 2023 scores.
UPCET 2023 results were published by NTA on the official website. Separate merit lists were prepared for different programs based on candidates’ performance. Candidates could download their UPCET 2023 scorecards and merit ranks by entering their roll number and date of birth. Result documents listed the course applied for, merit rank, total marks and marks obtained in each subject.
Qualifying marks required to pass UPCET 2023 were as specified below:
After the exam, NTA released the UPCET 2023 answer key showing correct answers for each question. Candidates used the answer key to estimate their scores and predict potential ranks and college options prior to the results. The answer keys were published on the official site upcet.nta.nic.in.
NTA initially issued a provisional answer key open to challenges. To contest any response, candidates needed to email NTA with details including Name, Roll Number, Paper Number, Paper Code, Question Number, the proposed correct answer and supporting proof. Acceptance of any challenge depended on the expert committee’s decision; if changes were accepted, a revised answer key was issued.
Qualified candidates were eligible to participate in the counselling process for allocation of seats. A merit list based on UPCET scores determined the order of candidates. Those listed in the merit list were called for document verification and, upon verification, could proceed to registration and locking of their choices.
UPTAC counselling for UPCET 2023 allocated seats based on a candidate’s exam rank together with the preferences locked during the choice-filling stage.
AKTU followed both vertical and horizontal reservation policies for seat allocation under UPCET. The reservation categories are detailed below:
UPCET 2023 scores were recognized by many government, government-aided and private unaided colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) and several other state universities in Uttar Pradesh — around 841 institutions in total. See UPCET 2023 participating colleges
Q. What is the UPCET exam?
A. UPCET, the Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (formerly UPSEE), is a state-level entrance exam now conducted by NTA for admissions to various UG and PG programs offered by AKTU, MMMUT and other state universities in Uttar Pradesh. The test covered admissions to courses such as B.Pharm, B.Des, Integrated MCA, Integrated MBA, lateral-entry B.Tech/B.Pharm, MCA, MBA, M.Sc., M.Tech and others.
Q. Who should I contact if I face issues while filling the UPCET 2023 application form?
A. For problems with online applications, candidates could call the NTA helpdesk at 011 4075 9000 or email the support team at cuet.samarth.ac.in
Q. What was the application fee for UPCET 2023?
A. The application fee varied by category; details are provided in the fee schedule below:
Q. If my fee transaction failed but the amount was debited, what should I do?
A. If a transaction failed and funds were deducted, candidates were required to re-pay the exam fee. The wrongly debited amount was refunded to the original source within five working days.
Q. If I haven’t received the refunded amount after a failed transaction, whom should I contact?
A. If the refund does not arrive within five working days, candidates were advised to send an email to the official support address with the details in the format below:
Subject: Failed Transaction
Body:
Q. What details appear on my UPCET 2023 scorecard?
A. The UPCET 2023 scorecard included information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, marks obtained, total marks, merit rank and the course applied for.
Q. Can I collect my UPCET 2023 admit card offline?
A. No. Admit cards were released only through the official UPCET website and were not distributed via offline channels.
Q. What if there is an error on my UPCET 2023 admit card?
A. In case of discrepancies on the admit card, candidates should immediately contact the helpdesk. Do not alter the admit card yourself — any issues must be resolved before the exam.
Q. If I completed Class 12 in another state but my parents are UP domicile, can I apply for UPCET 2023?
A. Yes. You are eligible to apply and may qualify for any applicable domicile-based reservations.
Q. Can I print my UPCET 2023 confirmation page later?
A. Yes. Candidates can log in to the UPCET portal using their registration number and password to retrieve and print the confirmation page at a later time.
Q. Where should I send the printed copy of the UPCET 2023 application form?
A. UPCET 2023 applications were submitted online only; there was no requirement to mail or submit hard copies.
Q. Will UPCET 2023 be used for B.Tech admissions?
A. No. From the 2023–24 academic year onwards, B.Tech admissions to colleges in Uttar Pradesh are based on JEE Main scores rather than UPCET.
Q. Why was JEE Main adopted in place of UPCET for B.Tech admissions in UP?
A. Shifting to JEE Main aligns UP’s admission process with national standards and helps students focus on a single, widely recognized exam. Many states already use JEE Main for university admissions, and this change aims to keep UP candidates competitive at the national level without an extra exam burden.
| Course Name | Scores Accepted | Conducting Body | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (excluding Bio-Tech and AG) | JEE Main | NTA | More Info |
| B.Arch | NATA | COA | More Info |
| B.Tech (AG) | CUET | NTA | More Info |
| B.Tech (Bio-Tech) | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Pharmacy | CUET | NTA | |
| BHMCT | CUET | NTA | |
| BFAD | CUET | NTA | |
| BFA | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Tech 2nd year (for Diploma Holders in Engg) | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Tech 2nd year (for BSc Graduates with Maths) | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Pharma 2nd year (for Diploma Holders in Pharmacy) | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Des | CUET | NTA | |
| MCA (Integrated) | CUET | NTA | |
| MBA (Integrated) | CUET | NTA | |
| B.Voc | CUET | NTA | |
| MBA | CUET PG | NTA | More Info |
| MCA | CUET PG | NTA | |
| M.Tech, MURP, M.Pharm, M.Des, M.Arch | CUET PG | NTA |
| Events | Dates 2024 |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2024 | 11th March to 28th March, 2024 |
| CUET 2024 Entrance exam | 15th May to 31st May 2024 |
| NATA 2024 | April 6, 2024 onwards |
| JEE Main 2024 | Paper 2: January 20, 2024 Paper 1: January 23, 2024 (expected) |
| Events | Dates 2024 |
|---|---|
| Online submission of application | 27 December 2023 (Open) |
| Last date to submit application | 24 January, 2024 |
| Last date of fee submission | 24 January, 2024 |
| Exam Name | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2023 Exam Dates | Click Here |
| NATA 2023 Exam Dates | Click Here |
| CUET 2023 Exam Dates | Click Here |
| CUET PG 2023 Exam Dates | Click Here |
| Exam Name | UPCET (Formerly known as UPSEE ) |
| Full Form | Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | NTA |
| Official website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| Exam type | State-level |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of examination | Computer-based test |
| Category | Centres in India (Each Slot) | Centres outside India (Each Slot) |
|---|---|---|
| General / Un-Reserved | INR 650 | INR 3000 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 600 | INR 3000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / 3rd Gender | INR 550 | INR 3000 |
| Courses | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks per Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHMCT, BFA, BFAD, B.Voc, BBA, and MBA (Integrated) | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 25 | 4 | ||
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 4 | ||
| English Language | 25 | 4 | ||
| B.Des | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 20 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 20 | 4 | ||
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 4 | ||
| English Language | 20 | 4 | ||
| Design | 20 | 4 | ||
| MCA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 25 | 4 | ||
| Mathematics | 25 | 4 | ||
| Computer Awarness | 25 | 4 | ||
| MCA (Integrated) | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 25 | 4 | ||
| Mathematics/Statistics/Accounts | 50 | 4 | ||
| M.Sc. (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) | Core subject opted (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) | 75 | 4 | 2 hours |
| MBA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 25 | 4 | ||
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 4 | ||
| English Language | 25 | 4 | ||
| M. Tech (Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Computer Science & Engineering / IT / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering) | Core subject opted (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic and Communications/ Computer Science and Engineering/IT) | 75 | 4 | 2 hours |
| B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) | Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I | 50 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II | 50 | 4 | ||
| B. Pharm | Physics | 50 | 4 | 3 hours |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | ||
| Mathematics/Biology | 50 | 4 | ||
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) | Engineering Aptitude | 100 | 4 | 2 hours |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduate) | Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 2 hours |
| Computer Concepts | 50 | 4 |
| Expected UPCET Marks | Expected UPCET Rank |
|---|---|
| Above 500 | 1-600 |
| 475-499 | 601-1050 |
| 400-474 | 1051-7050 |
| 350-399 | 7051-16000 |
| 300-349 | 16001-25000 |
| 250-299 | 25001-30000 |
| 120-199 | 30001-90000 |
| Below 120 | Above 90000 |
| Degree Level | Courses at AKTU and other State Universities of Uttar Pradesh | Courses at MMMUT |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Courses (Admission to First Year) | 4 year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma); 4 year Bachelor of Design (B.Des); 4 year Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT); 3 year Bachelor of Vocational courses (B.Voc); 4 year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); 4 year Bachelor of Fashion and Apparel Design (BFAD); 5 year Master of Computer Applications (Integrated); 5 year MBA (Integrated) | 3 year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); 4 year Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) |
| Lateral Entry (Admission to Second Year) | B.Tech. for Diploma holders; B.Tech. for B.Sc. graduates; B. Pharm. | B.Tech. for Diploma holders; B.Tech. for B.Sc. graduates |
| Post Graduate Courses | 2 year Master of Computer Applications (MCA); 2 year Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 year Master of Computer Applications (MCA); 2 year Master of Business Administration (MBA); M.Sc. ( Maths); M.Sc. (Physics); M.Sc. (Chemistry); Twelve M.Tech specializations in 5 Engineering disciplines- Civil Engg., Electronics & Comm. Engg., Mechanical Engg., Computer Sc. & Engg. /Information Technology, Electrical Engg |
| Category | Qualifying Marks/ Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 25% |
| OBC | 25% |
| SC | 20% |
| ST | 20% |
| Exam Name | UPCET (formerly known as UPSEE) |
| Full-Form | Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test |
| UPCET Conducting Body | NTA |
| Official Website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| Exam Type | State-level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based Test |
| Course | Counselling Based On |
|---|---|
| B. Tech. First Year | JEE Main 2023 Scores |
| B.Des./B. Pharm./BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/B. Voc./ B.Tech(BT)/B.Tech(AG)/MBA(Integrated)/MCA/MCA(Integrated)/M Tech (Integrated) First Year | UPCET 2023 Scores |
| MBA First Year | CMAT/ UPCET 2023 Scores |
| B.Arch First Year | NATA 2023 Scores |
| B. Tech./B.Pharm. Lateral Entry 2nd Year | UPCET 2023 Scores |
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) from UP | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) from UP | 02% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) from UP | 27% |
| Sub Category | Code | Maximum Percentage of Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters from UP | UPFF | 02% |
| Sons/Daughters of defense personnel of UP either retired (superannuated) or killed/disabled in action or defense personnel posted in UP/ defense personnel domicile of UP & posted outside UP | UPAF | 05% |
| Physically Handicapped/ Disabled from UP | UPHC | 03% |
| Females from UP | UPGL | 20% |
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC (Males and Transgender) | INR 1300 |
| Females of all category/ SC/ ST | INR 650 |
