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UPCATET 2024 entrance exam by S.V.P. University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut is scheduled for June 11-12, 2024. Candidates should start revising and practicing mock questions as the exam date is approaching. In this article, we have discussed all the important details regarding the selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details.
UPCATET Exam Date
The UPCATET 2024 exam will be conducted on June 11 and 12, 2024. Candidates are advised to check the UPCATET exam pattern, marking scheme, and UPCATET syllabus before appearing for the test. Also, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam without the UPCATET admit card. The admit card will be released 15 days before the scheduled exam date by the university.
UPCATET Exam 2024
The UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a state-level exam that grants admission to various UG and PG programs in agriculture-related fields. Applicants who are residents of Uttar Pradesh and have a domicile in UP are eligible to take this admission exam.
These courses are available at several universities, including Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Kumarganj, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, and Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. For more information check the article thoroughly.
This year’s exam is scheduled for two days in eleven districts around Uttar Pradesh. A new test center city, Gorakhpur, was also added this year.
UPCATET 2024: Highlights
The UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is conducted to provide admission into various programs in agriculture disciplines, for more details check the below table.
| UPCATET 2024 Highlights | |
| Authority Conducting | S.V.P University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, |
| Entrance Exam Name | UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Admission In |
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| Application Fees |
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| Duration | 180 minutes (3 Hours) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 800 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer/-1 for each incorrect answer |
| No. of Test Cities | 11 |
| Official Website | https://upcatet.org/site/ |
UPCATET 2024 Important Dates
You should be informed about all the important dates for the UPCATET 2024 exam and related activities. You can complete all the requirements before the deadline by keeping an eye on these events and dates. The important dates for the UPCATET 2024 exam are listed in the table below.
| UPCATET Important Dates | |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 March 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 May 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Fees | 18 May 2024 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 9-14 May 2024 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Released Date | 27 May 2024 |
| Exam Date | 11-12 June 2024 |
| Result Date | 22 June 2024 |
UPCATET Application Form 2024
Online enrollment for UPCATET 2024 was opened on March 17, 2024, for the 2024 session. The application process is closed now. The next step is the examination, candidates should start preparing for that.
UPCATET Application Form 2024 Link (Closed)
UPCATET Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the UPCATET 2024 exam, you must know the qualifying requirements. The eligibility requirements state that you need to have spent a minimum of five years residing in UP. You may still take the UPCATET 2024 exam even if you do not now live in the state of Uttar Pradesh but your ancestors did.
You must, however, ensure that you fulfill the prerequisites for each course and supply residential verification. Here is a list of a few of those:
| UPCATET Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Courses | Streams | Eligibility Criteria |
| Undergraduate Courses | Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Bachelor’s degree | A minimum of 50% overall in Physics and English with PCB or PCMB combined is needed, with an additional 47.5% needed for SC/ST candidate |
| BTech in Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, and Biotechnology | One may apply if they have a valid scorecard that combines PCB/PCMB/PCM and agricultural science. | |
| Home Science BSc (Honors) and BFsc | One must be 10+2 graduates in a combination of PCB, PCM, PCMB, and agricultural science. | |
| BTech in Mechanical, ECE, and CSE | Must possess a current 10+2 transcript that includes PCM/PCMB. | |
| Postgraduate Courses | MBA, MSc, and MV Sc | MBA, MSc, and MV Sc All applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree with a 5.50 out of 10 (or 5.00 for SC/ST) from an accredited university. |
| Masters of Technology (M.Tech) | Candidates must have a master’s degree in the relevant field from an accredited university. | |
UPCATET Selection Process
In the UPCATET 2024 candidates have to undergo two two-stage processes which include a written examination and Counselling Process. The exam conducting authorities will notify qualified applicants about the UPCATET counseling process following to the result announcement. According to merit, candidates who pass the UPCATET exam will be invited to the counseling stage. Candidates will be given seats in their chosen courses and universities during the UPCATET 2024 counseling session.
UPCATET Syllabus
The syllabus for state agriculture universities’ entrance exams was made available by Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology. Knowledge of the UPCATET Syllabus and Exam Pattern is a must before starting the preparation. Candidates can check the UPCATET Syllabus 2024 for UG, PG, and PhD courses. The syllabus for the UPCATET Offline Examination has been discussed section-wise in the link provided below.
UPCATET Preparation Tips
The UPCATET exam is a competitive entrance exam so applicants should plan and strive for a high score to pass. While getting ready for the UPCATET candidates can practice with the following prep strategy methods.
- Understand the UPCATET exam pattern: Candidates pursuing BSc and BTech courses will be given three hours to complete 200 multiple-choice questions worth 600 marks. There will be two versions of the question paper: Hindi and English.
- Complete the UPCATET Syllabus: Candidates must study the syllabus in its entirety to perform well on the UPCATET exam. Daily candidates must plan out their strategies as very little time is left for the exam.
- Compile a list of subjects for each topic: Classify the subjects and topics according to your personal experience easy and difficult. Make a note of the most important subjects (based on previous years’ test questions).
- Make a study plan: Candidates should schedule the topics they will cover the order in which they should be covered the importance of each topic and the amount of time allotted for each day. It is recommended that candidates make a daily schedule. To improve your preparation go over the syllabus and content again try as many practice questions as you can as well as mock tests and previous years’ questions.
- Check Previous Year Question Paper: To better grasp the exam pattern and question format of the entrance exam candidates taking the UPCATET exam are recommended to work through the previous five years’ question papers. Candidates can gain insight into topics that are prioritized and subjects that can improve their exam scores by looking through the previous questions.
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