UPCATET EXAM 2021
UPCATET EXAM 2021
UPCATET is an entrance exam conducted for candidates based in Uttar Pradesh for admission into several undergraduate and postgraduation agricultural programmes. The full form of UPCATET is Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University Of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut is the conducting authority of UPCATET exam in 2021. There are 4 different universities in Uttar Pradesh under UPCATET which offer undergraduate, postgraduation and PhD courses.
Based on the performance of the candidates, the admission will be granted in the Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Universities. Before applying for the UPCATET 2021 exam, candidates are requested to make sure that are satisfying all the eligibility criteria as specified by the exam conducting body.
Seats Offered: The seats that are offered through UPCATET in 2020 include following:
- Undergraduates- 1734
- Post-graduates- 583
- PhD- 258
- Diploma- 100
UPCATET 2021 Exam Highlights
The highlights related to the UPCATET 2020 exam are summarized below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
| Acronym | UPCATET |
| Conducting Authority | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University Of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Courses | Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduation (PG) and PhD |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper Test (Offline) |
| Number of Participating Colleges | 4 |
Participating Colleges
Through this exam, candidates will be offered admission in UG, PG and PhD courses in 4 prestigious universities of the state. These universities are:
| Participating colleges |
|---|
| Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut |
| Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya |
| Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda |
UPCATET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria are certain factors which determine whether a candidate is eligible to participate for the exam or not. In case the candidate is not meeting any of the requirements then the exam authority has the right to cancel their candidature for the session. Candidates can check the criteria defined by the conducting authority to take the UPCATET 2020 exam. It generally involves the minimum educational qualification and other factors like nationality or domicile.
Nationality
All interested candidates must be a citizen of India as well as the Resident of Uttar Pradesh (UP). The term ‘Resident of Uttar Pradesh’ means a candidate,
- must have passed the qualifying examination from UP and have been living in the state for the past 5 years, or
- the candidate’s father is a Resident of Uttar Pradesh, or the candidate’s father was not a Resident of Uttar Pradesh before but now has been living in the state for the past 5 years, or
- The candidate who is a Foreign national but whose ancestors were residents of UP.
Educational Qualification
The eligibility criteria for all the courses are discussed below:
- BSc (Honours) Agriculture/ BSc (Honours) Horticulture/ BSc (Honours) Forestry: Candidates must have cleared Class XII with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to be eligible for UPCATET 2020 eligibility criteria.
- Bachelor in Fisheries Science (BFSc): Candidates must have cleared Class XII with Agricultural Science/ Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subject to be eligible for UPCATET 2020 eligibility criteria.
- BSc (Honours) Home Science: Candidates should have cleared Class XII in Arts stream with Home Science/ PCB/ PCM/ PCMB/ Agricultural Science subject to be eligible for UPCATET exam. Only female candidates can apply for this course as per the official notice.
Age Limit
The age limit as per the framed eligibility criteria differs from program to program. Details are given below.
- For B.V.Sc. and A.H. Programmes a candidate must be 17 to 25 years old as of October 31, 2020.
- For UG Programmes a candidate must be 16 to 22 years old as of October 31, 2020.
- Remember for candidates interested do pursue PG Programmes, there is no age limit.
UPCATET Previous Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for the UPCATET 2020 examination must have an idea about the exam pattern which is set this year by the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. Last year, the paper was set by another institute – Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj. Even though the conducting authority is different, the exam pattern is usually the same just like the previous years. The details of the UPCATET 2020 exam pattern are given below.
| Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Pen and Paper-based test (Offline) |
| Types of question | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Duration of exam | 3 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | +3 marks awarded for each correct response1 mark deducted for each wrong response |
| Paper language | English and Hindi |
Below table shows the details of each undergraduate and postgraduate course pattern.
Undergraduate Courses
The details relevant to the exam pattern of Undergraduate Courses of UPCATET are tabulated below:
| Course | Segment | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree in Technology, Agriculture, Home Science, Horticulture | PCM | 200 | 600 |
| Bachelor Degree in Science courses | PCB | ||
| B.Sc. Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, B.Tech Courses | PAG | ||
| B.Sc. Home Science | – |
Postgraduate Courses
The details relevant to the exam pattern of Postgraduate Courses of UPCATET are tabulated below:
| Course | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sc | 200 | 600 |
| M Sc Home science | ||
| Masters in Agriculture and Horticulture |
UPCATET Previous Exam Syllabus
Candidates applying for the UPCATET 2020 Exam can refer to the syllabus as given below.
M. Sc (Home Science)
- General Studies
- Food & Nutrition
- Home Management
- Child Development
- Home Science
- Clothing & Textiles
- Statistics
M. Science
- General Studies
- Veterinary Microbiology
- LPM, Surgery & Radiology
- Animal Genetics & Breeding
- Animal Nutrition
- Physiology & Biochemistry
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Parasitology, Pathology
- Epidemiology & Public Health
- Gynaecology and Medicine
Masters in Agriculture and Horticulture
- General Studies
- Agronomy
- Agrometeorology
- Horticulture
- Soil Science
- Agriculture Engineering
- Animal Husbandry & Dairy
- Agriculture Biochemistry
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Entomology
- Plant Pathology & Nematology
- Agriculture Economics and Seed Technology
- Soil Conservation
- Statistics
- Biotechnology and Forestry
B.Sc. Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, B.Tech Courses
- General Studies
- Agriculture Physics
- Agriculture Chemistry
- Agriculture Zoology
- Agriculture Botany
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Dairying and Horticulture
- Agriculture Engineering and Agriculture Statistics
- Mathematics
B.Sc. Home Science
- General Studies
- English
- Hindi
- Sociology
- Economics
- Geography
- Home Science
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