Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET), formerly known as UPSEE, is a test that allows candidates to apply for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses at all affiliated institutes of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur, and Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur.
Highlights:
| Particulars | Paper 1 |
| Full-Form | Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET) (Formerly known as UPSEE) |
| Subject | Pharmaceutics-I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry – I, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Health Education & Community Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics – II, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry – II. |
| Mode of Conduction | Online |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Total Registrants for Previous session | 2,45,100 |
| Official Website | https://upsee.nic.in |
| Total Marks | 300 to 600 |
| Total Questions Asked | 75- 150 |
| Total Questions to be Answered | All |
| Marking Scheme | Contain four marks every questions. |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Medium of paper | English |
Eligibility Criteria:
- There are no age restrictions.
- Candidates must have taken a qualifying test from any institution in Uttar Pradesh, or their parents must be Uttar Pradesh residents.
- Candidates must present their parent’s domicile certificate if they have not completed the qualifying exam from an institution in Uttar Pradesh.
- Candidates who fulfil the domicile requirements will be able to take the test provided they also meet the other conditions.
CURRENT_YEAR Exam Dates:
| Application correction window | 1st week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| Admit card issue | 3rd week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| UPCET Exam date | Last week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| Release of answer key | Last week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
Exam Updates CURRENT_YEAR:
| Application correction window | 1st week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| Admit card issue | 3rd week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| UPCET Exam date | Last week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
| Release of answer key | Last week of June CURRENT_YEAR |
Application Form CURRENT_YEAR:
Candidates have to fill out the UPCET CURRENT_YEAR application form in order to take part in the admission test. The official website had begun accepting registrations. The authorities refused to accept any other method of application.
Step 1: Candidates had to go to the official website and fill out basic information such as their name, phone number, email address, gender, and so on.
Step 2: Form Filling: Candidates were required to fill out personal, academic, and communication information. It was also necessary to choose a desired course and testing location.
Step 3: Uploading Documents: The applicants’ scanned photographs and signatures had to be uploaded. The scanned papers should have complied with the authorities’ standards.
Step 4: Fee Payment: Candidates were asked to pay the requisite application fee using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
Exam Application Fee CURRENT_YEAR:
| Category | Registration Fees |
| General | Rs. 1300/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/PwD applicant | Rs. 650/- |
Exam CURRENT_YEAR: What’s New?
Due to the current epidemic, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed UPCET CURRENT_YEAR till further notice. The official website will shortly reveal the new UPCET CURRENT_YEAR test date. The registration deadline for UPCET CURRENT_YEAR has also been extended to May 31.10-May-CURRENT_YEAR
Exam Pattern:
Candidates should review the UPCET CURRENT_YEAR test pattern in addition to the curriculum. The UPCET test pattern contains information about the examination, such as the method, duration, and types of questions. Candidates will be more comfortable with and prepared for the UPCET/UPSEE CURRENT_YEAR test as a result of this.
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (Online) |
| Duration of Exam | B Pharm – 3 hours – Other courses – 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Medium of Exam | UG, MBA (Integrated), MCA (Integrated) – English and HindiPG – English |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer. |
Syllabus:
The UPCET CURRENT_YEAR curriculum outlines the topics and courses that applicants will need to study in order to pass the entrance test. It should be mentioned that the UPCET CURRENT_YEAR syllabus will change depending on the subject chosen by the applicants. Candidates will be able to know what they need to study for the UPCET/UPSEE CURRENT_YEAR test if they know the curriculum ahead of time.
Preparation Tips:
- Make a study schedule.
- To begin, develop a study schedule for your upcoming exam.
- Organize your time.
- Review your materials.
- Explain your response to others.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Question Papers & Mock Test.
- Take Regular Breaks Between Studying.
Exam Time Table:
| UPCET programs | UPCET dates | UPSEE exam timing |
| B. Pharm. (Lateral Entry) | September 6, CURRENT_YEAR | Shift I: 8 am to 10 am |
| BHMCT, B. Des, BFA, BFAD, B. Voc. And MBA (Integrated) | September 6, CURRENT_YEAR | Shift II: 12 pm to 2 pm |
| First-year of BBA | September 6, CURRENT_YEAR | Shift III:4 pm to 6 pm |
| B. Pharm | September 6, CURRENT_YEAR | Shift III: 8 pm to 10 pm |
Exam Reservation:
In UPSEE, there are places reserved for army quota students. Sons and daughters of U.P. defense personnel, either retired (superannuated) or killed/disabled in action, or defence personnel deployed in U.P./defence personnel domiciled in U.P. and posted outside U.P., are entitled to 5% of the seats.
Answer Key:
To obtain the UPSEE answer key, candidates must complete the easy processes outlined below:
- Go to UPSEE’s official website. (An above-mentioned link will be provided.)
- That link should be followed.
- Choose the appropriate paper code answer key.
- The PDF version of the solution key will appear on the screen.
- The answer key is available for candidates to download or print.
- Candidates should print a few additional copies of the answer key for future reference.
Cut Off:
| Rank Range (Marks) | Expected UPCET Cutoff |
| Above 500 | 1 – 600 |
| 475 – 499 | 601 – 1050 |
| 400 – 474 | 1051 – 7050 |
| 350 – 399 | 7051 – 16000 |
Test Comparison:
UPCATET is an entrance exam held to give Uttar Pradesh State domicile candidates admission to various UG and PG programs offered at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut; Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faridabad; and Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. The UPCATET is a state-level admission examination that takes place once a year. The UPCATET is a three-hour exam with an offline test mode.