UPCET 2025 Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern

UPCET 2025 Examination plan constitutes important dates, including admit card availability, application form, cut-off, answer key, result, counseling, etc. Following these, candidates will be able to prepare accordingly for the examination. The exam will be held in different slots for each of the papers.

Take a look at scheduled UPCET 2025 exam slots for each paper:

Paper 1: B.Tech – 11:30am to 02:30pm

Paper 2: B.Tech (Biotechnology) - 11:30am to 02:30pm

Paper 3: B.Arch. and B.Des - 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Paper 4: General Aptitude - 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Paper 5: BSc Lateral Entry and MCA - 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Paper 6: MBA, MCA - 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Paper 7: Pharmacy - 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Paper 8: B.Tech Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders - 09:00 am to 11:00 am

Candidates willing to apply for UPCET need to be aware of UPCET 2025 eligibility criteria, which differ depending on the course you choose. The basic eligibility goes as

• Candidates applying for undergrad courses will have to pass the 12th board.
• Candidates willing to pursue post-graduation must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Those candidates willing to get through the latest entry should have had a relevant background.
• There is no age limits; any aspiring candidates can apply for the exam and are allowed to process with the admissions.
• Indian citizens and International candidates are eligible to apply for the examination.

The UPCET application form must be filled out online on the official website of UPCET. Candidates need to follow a few steps and are advised to be aware of notifications given on the website before filling out the application form.

How do I apply for UPCET?

Step 1: Registration of UPCET

• On the UPCET official website, click on the Application form for any courses.
• The application form will be displayed on the screen.
• Enter the candidate's name, DOB, mobile number, and Email ID, and create a password
• The application number will be sent to the registered phone number or e-mail.

Step 2: Fill out the UPCET Application Form

• Log in by using the sent UPCET application number and password.
• By filling in the qualification details, like year of passing, name of the board, and percentage, go ahead to fill in personal details.
• Choose the course you want to apply to and select the exam center according to your preference.
• Carefully fill out the application form, so there are no mistakes made, and the information will be seen on the UPCET admit card.

Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature

After filling in the personal and qualification details, candidates need to scan the passport-size photograph and signature to upload the scanned images further.

Step 4: UPCET Application Fee Payment

UPCET registration fee must be cleared online through Debit/Credit or net banking, so the fee is different for different categories. By making the payment, the UPCET application process will be closed.

Application form correction of UPCET

Before the admit card is released, a UPCET application form correction window will open for candidates to make any changes. Candidates need to log in to the UPCET website through the application number and password, and the steps go as

Only in certain fields can corrections be made. Candidates who have completed all the steps to fill out the form will be eligible for the correction procedure.

If there are changes to be made in caste category and gender, there would be variation in application fee rather than that there are no additional charges made for making other changes in the form.

The UPCET 2025 exam pattern comprises 11 papers scheduled for 3 days, and the subjects that appear in the exam will depend on the technical subject that the candidates select. Candidates need to be aware of the exam pattern and syllabus so that they can score marks in the exam.

Although there are no negative markings, based on the total number of incorrect answers made by the applicants will be recorded, and through which merit list will be prepared

Below given is the UPCET 2025 Exam Pattern:

Exam mode: The entrance exam mode is offline that is pen-paper based

Exam Duration: The duration of the exam differs for the papers

• Paper 1 and 2 – 3 hours duration
• Paper 3 – 2 hours 30 minutes
• Paper 4,5,6,7 and 8 – 2 hours duration

Type of questions: The type of question is MCQ, that is an objective type multiple choice questions

Language of the questions: Both in English and Hindi language UPCET question paper is available

Marking Scheme: There are 4 to 5 marks awarded for B.Arch for every correct answer. And there is no negative marking for an incorrect answer

In paper 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 marks per each question - 4 marks

On paper, 3 marks per each question - 5 marks

Negative Marking – no negative marking

The 11th and 12th grade USPEE syllabuses for UG and PG courses will be made. Knowing the USPEE syllabus, candidates will prepare for the exam and be confident enough to appear. It is noted that candidates need to refer for the exam.

The important topics of each course and their respective subjects are tabulated and given below:

Paper 1 – Topics of Mathematics

Paper 1 and Paper 2: Topics of Physics

Paper 1 and Paper 2: Topics of Chemistry

Paper 2 – Topics of Biology

Paper 3 – AG-I, AG-II, and AG-III

Paper 4 – Architecture Aptitude

Paper 5 – Aptitude of BFA/BHMCT/BFDA

Paper 6 – Syllabus of this Paper

Paper 7 - Syllabus of this Paper

Paper 8 – Aptitude test chapters

Paper 9 – UPCET MBA

Paper 10 – UPCET MCA

Paper 11 – Later Entry MCA

UPCET Books for Referring

• 14 Years Solved Papers UPTU UP SEE
• Complete Self Study Guide UPTU UP SEE 2020 Mathematics
• Complete Self Study Guide UPTU UP SEE 2020 physics
• Sampurna Success Package UPTU UP SEE 2020
• UPCET Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P. Mathematics Solved Papers
• UPCET Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P. Physics Solved Papers
• Puja Up Rajya Engineering Entrance Exam
• UPCET Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P. Chemistry Solved Papers

UPCET 2025 Admit Card will be released online on the official website. They need to download the admit card using their application number and password. Candidates can only download since no admit card is sent through post to them.

On the exam day, candidates must carry the admit card, which contains the Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam venue allocated according to their choice.

Only in certain cases are there chances of making corrections to the admission card. In that case, candidates will download the correct admit card from the website. Also, if candidates cannot download the admit card, they immediately need to contact UPCET authorities.

To access the UPCET 2025 result, candidates will enter )an eight-digit roll number and get their results, which will be declared through a common user interface. Results are declared in online mode that is on the UPCET website. UPCET qualified candidates could meet the minimum qualifying criteria as per the board.

A merit list of candidates who qualified in the exam will be released, containing the score obtained, personal details, and a digital photograph of the candidates. There is a tie-breaking criterion applied if 2 candidates have equal marks.

UPCET 2025 Cut-Off:

The candidates must score minimum marks in UPCET to qualify for counseling and admission. Based on the category the student belongs to, the cut-off percentage differs. For general category students, it is 25% of the merit of successful candidates.

Based on the category, the UPCET cut-off is given as:

Soon after the declaration of results, UPCET 2025 counseling will be conducted, so those candidates who qualified in the entrance exam by securing good marks can proceed with the UPCET counseling. Once the results are declared, a merit list will be put up, and those applicants whose names are present on the UPCET merit list will be able to go ahead with the UPCET counseling. Simultaneously, candidates registering for the counseling shall fill the colleges and choices as per their choice.

Students must deposit the seat confirmation fee after the allotment of seats. To confirm their admission, they need to report to the allotted institute. No changes in the allotment of seats will be allowed once the seats are allotted and confirmed by students

Documents required for Counseling:

• 4 to 6 recent passport size photographs
• 10^th and 12^th Marks Sheet
• UPCET 2019 Admit Card
• UPCET 2019 Score Card
• Domicile Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)

Counseling Procedure:

• Registration and Uploading of Documents
• Payment of fee and online documentation
• Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
• Reporting to College

When filling out the UPCET application form, candidates shall select their choice of city for writing the exam, and based on that, the city center will be allotted.

Test cities in Uttar Pradesh:

Test Cities outside Uttar Pradesh:

Various educational institutions affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University participate in the UPCET. Candidates should focus on the cutoff before making the choice. Some of the top institutions participating in UPCET are mentioned below.

• Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghaziabad
• Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Sultanpur
• JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
• Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
• Ajay Kumar Garg, Engineering College, Ghaziabad
• University Institute of Engineering and Technology (CSJMU), Kanpur
• Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology, Bareilly
• Sharda University, Greater Noida
• Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

Can I know the number of seats available for candidates who belong outside UP?

10% of private colleges' seats are reserved for non-UP domicile applicants, as per the state government.

I have cleared my 12th examination outside UP, but I am a UP resident. Am I eligible?

Yes, the candidate who belongs to UP can apply. But at the time of verification, one must produce the domicile certificate of their parents, then can they avail themselves of the advantage of domicile. 

I want to know the percentage criteria required for PCM subjects.

Eligibility Criteria Details:

• One must have qualified for their 12th standard (10+2) or its equivalent exam from a recognized board.
• Mandatory subjects: math and physics with one of the subjects biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or technical.
• Percentage criteria: 45% aggregate (for SC/ST cadre, 40% marks).
• In terms of eligibility criteria, there will be no upper age limit.
• In their final year, candidates can appear for the exam. 

Is the Aadhaar card compulsory while filling out the application form? What if I make mistakes while filling out the application form?

The candidates must possess an Aadhaar card number while filling out the application form.
So make sure the candidate has an Aadhaar card. 

There will be a chance of application form correction if the candidate has made any mistakes while filling out the form.
There is a chance of correcting the application form.

Want to know the preparation tips? 

Some of the preparation tips are:

• The candidates must be well aware of the syllabus, which will help the exam.
• The candidate must prefer the appropriate study material for preparation.
• The candidates must go through the previous question papers.
• Another important thing is time management. 
• The candidates need to have proper sleep, and they need to be calm and cool.

Will there be an application form correction?

• Yes, there will be a chance of application form correction.
• The candidates need to visit the official website for the application form correction.
• They must log in by inputting the necessary details, like the application number and password.
• Then they can make the required corrections to the application form. 
• The opportunity to correct an application form will only be offered once.

I want to know the exam pattern details for the Btech program.

Exam pattern details for the Btech program:

• Paper 1 is mainly for the Btech program.
• The candidates preparing for the Btech program need to prepare for Paper-1.
• The exam will be organized in offline mode via OMR-based Based Pattern.
• In the Exam pattern, the total number of questions asked is 150. 
• The Exam Duration is 3 hours.
• A correct answer carries 4 marks. 

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