UPCATET 2027: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Cutoff and Counselling

UPCATET 2027 (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to UG, PG, and PhD programs in agriculture, technology, veterinary science, forestry, fisheries, and allied sciences at five state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. The exam is held annually in offline (OMR-based) mode and the conducting body rotates among the five participating universities — in 2026, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT) organised the exam. No official UPCATET 2027 notification has been released yet as of October 2026; based on the 2026 cycle, the exam is expected around June 2027 and the notification around March 2027.

• Notification: The UPCATET 2027 official notification is expected in the last week of March 2027. In 2026, the notification was released on 30 March 2026 by BUAT Banda.
• Application Form: The UPCATET 2027 application form is expected to open in late March 2027 and close in late April 2027. In 2026, the registration window ran from 30 March to 15 May 2026.
• Exam Date: UPCATET 2027 is expected in the second or third week of June 2027. In 2026, the UG exam was held on 10 June 2026 and the PG exam on 11 June 2026.
• Result: The UPCATET 2027 result is expected in the last week of June 2027. In 2026, 14,802 of 18,827 registered candidates qualified, with the result declared on 24 June 2026.

What is UPCATET 2027?

UPCATET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. It is a single-window state-level entrance exam that gives you admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences at five state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. Programs covered include B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry), B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science), M.Sc. in multiple agricultural disciplines, MBA (Agri-Business Management), and PhD programs.

One of UPCATET’s defining features is its rotating conducting model — a different state agricultural university organises the exam each year on behalf of all five participating institutions. In 2026, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda conducted the exam. The conducting university for 2027 has not been announced yet and will be confirmed in the official notification, expected around March 2027.

UPCATET is open primarily to candidates with a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile. More than 18,000 candidates appear for the exam each year, making it one of the most competitive state agriculture entrance tests in India.

Source: upcatetexam.org – Official UPCATET Portal

UPCATET 2027 Important Dates

The UPCATET 2027 official schedule has not been released as of October 2026. All dates below are tentative and based on the 2026 exam cycle. Once the official notification is published at upcatetexam.org, the confirmed schedule will replace these expected dates.

All UPCATET 2027 dates above are tentative and based on the 2026 cycle. The official confirmed schedule will be released in the UPCATET 2027 notification brochure at upcatetexam.org.

UPCATET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You must check the UPCATET 2027 eligibility criteria before applying. The conditions vary by program level — UG, PG, and PhD have different requirements. A common requirement across all levels is that the candidate must be an Indian national with a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile.

UPCATET seats are primarily reserved for candidates with a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate. Candidates from other states may apply for a limited number of open-category seats as specified in the official brochure.

Eligibility for UG Programs (B.Sc. Hons. Ag., B.Tech., B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.F.Sc.)

Eligibility for PG Programs (M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA Agri-Business Management)

Eligibility for PhD Programs

Candidates appearing in their Class 12 or qualifying degree final exams may apply provisionally, but admission will be subject to producing passing certificates and meeting the minimum mark criteria before reporting. Always verify exact requirements from the official UPCATET 2027 brochure, as eligibility rules can be revised each cycle.

UPCATET 2027 Application Process and Fees

The UPCATET 2027 application process will be fully online at upcatetexam.org. There is no offline registration mode. Based on the 2026 cycle, the form is expected to open in late March 2027 and close in early May 2027. You must complete all steps — registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment — before the closing deadline.

How to Fill the UPCATET 2027 Application Form

• Visit the official UPCATET website: upcatetexam.org
• Click on "New Candidate Registration" and create login credentials using your email ID and mobile number
• Log in and fill in personal details, academic details, and your exam group (PCB, PCM, PAG, or PHS for UG; relevant discipline for PG/PhD)
• Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and Class 10/12 certificates as per specified dimensions and file size
• Select your preferred exam city from the available list
• Pay the non-refundable application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking
• Submit the form and download or print the confirmation slip for your records

Keep your registration number and login password after submitting the form — you will need them to download the admit card, check the result, and register for counselling.

UPCATET 2027 Application Fee (Expected)

The application fee is non-refundable once paid, regardless of whether you appear for the exam. The exact 2027 fee will be confirmed in the official notification.

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• Scanned passport-size photograph in JPG format
• Scanned signature in JPG format
• Class 10 mark sheet (as proof of date of birth)
• Class 12 mark sheet (for subject and percentage verification)
• Category or caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Valid UP domicile or residence certificate
• Aadhaar card or any valid government-issued photo ID

If there is an error in your submitted form, a correction window is available for a limited period after registration closes — in 2026, this opened shortly after the application deadline. Only certain fields are editable during the correction window; check the official notification for details.

UPCATET 2027 Syllabus

The UPCATET 2027 syllabus for UG programs is based on Class 11 and 12 topics as per the UP Board and CBSE curriculum. For PG programs, the syllabus covers graduation-level topics in the relevant discipline; PhD applicants are tested on postgraduate-level content. The official detailed syllabus is part of the UPCATET brochure, released at upcatetexam.org with the notification in March 2027.

UPCATET Syllabus – PAG Group (Agriculture Stream, UG)

UPCATET Syllabus – PCB Group (B.Sc. Hons. Ag., B.V.Sc. & A.H.)

For the PCB group, the syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at Class 11 and 12 level (UP Board/CBSE), along with General Knowledge. Physics includes mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electrostatics, optics, and modern physics. Chemistry covers physical chemistry (equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics), organic chemistry (reaction mechanisms, functional groups), and inorganic chemistry (p-block, d-block elements). Biology focuses on cell biology, genetics, plant physiology, human physiology, ecology, reproduction, and evolution.

UPCATET Syllabus – PCM Group (B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering)

The PCM group covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 11 and 12 level, plus General Knowledge. The Physics and Chemistry syllabus is the same as the PCB group. Mathematics topics include algebra, trigonometry, calculus (differentiation and integration), coordinate geometry, vectors, matrices, probability, and statistics.

For PG and PhD programs, the syllabus is discipline-specific and available in the official UPCATET brochure. Use the 2026 brochure syllabus as your reference guide until the 2027 brochure is released — the syllabus has been broadly stable across recent cycles.

UPCATET 2027 Admit Card

The UPCATET 2027 admit card is expected to be available for download in the first week of June 2027. In 2026, the admit card was released on 1 June 2026 — nine days before the exam on 10 June. You cannot enter the exam centre without a valid printed admit card; no duplicate is issued at the centre.

How to Download the UPCATET 2027 Admit Card

• Go to the official website: upcatetexam.org
• Click on the "Download Admit Card" or "Hall Ticket" link on the home page
• Log in using your UPCATET registration number and date of birth
• Check all details on the admit card carefully before downloading
• Download the admit card as a PDF and print at least 2 copies — one for submission at the centre and one to keep

Details Printed on the UPCATET 2027 Admit Card

• Candidate’s full name and roll number
• UPCATET registration number
• Paper group applied for (PCB, PCM, PAG, PHS, PG, MBA, or PhD)
• Exam centre name, address, and city
• Exam date and reporting time for each paper
• Candidate’s photograph and signature
• Important exam-day instructions and list of prohibited items

Carry a valid government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or passport — along with the printed admit card to the exam centre. Mobile phones, calculators, and any electronic devices are strictly not allowed inside the exam hall. If you notice any error on the admit card after downloading, contact the UPCATET helpdesk immediately — do not wait until exam day.

UPCATET 2027 Result

The UPCATET 2027 result is expected to be declared in the last week of June 2027. In 2026, the result came out on 24 June 2026 — 13 days after the exam concluded on 11 June. The result is released at upcatetexam.org and includes your total marks, overall merit rank, and category-wise rank.

How to Check the UPCATET 2027 Result

• Go to the official website: upcatetexam.org
• Click on the "Result" or "Scorecard" link on the home page
• Enter your UPCATET registration number and date of birth
• View your total marks, overall rank, and qualification status
• Download and save the scorecard PDF — you will need it for counselling registration

UPCATET Qualifying Marks (Minimum to Appear in Merit List)

UPCATET 2026 Result Highlights (for Reference)

• Total registered: 18,827 candidates
• Total appeared: 16,349 candidates
• Total qualified: 14,802 candidates (approx. 90.5% pass rate among those who appeared)
• 2026 UG Rank 1: Kavya Masih, Kankarkheda, Meerut
• 2026 PG Rank 1: Shivam Yadav, Ballia
• 2026 PhD Rank 1: Aman Singh, Mau

Qualifying the exam with minimum marks makes you eligible for counselling — but it does not guarantee admission. Your overall merit rank determines which university and program you can get. In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with higher marks in the core subject (Agriculture for PAG, Biology for PCB, Maths for PCM) gets the better rank. If the tie persists, the older candidate gets priority.

Top Colleges Accepting UPCATET Score

UPCATET gives you single-window access to five state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. All five institutions accept UPCATET scores for their UG, PG, and PhD programs. The university where you get admission depends on your UPCATET 2027 rank and the preferences you fill during counselling. Candidates with higher ranks get first priority and are more likely to secure their preferred university and program.

SVPUAT Meerut and CSAUAT Kanpur are the two most sought-after universities among top UPCATET rankers — they consistently have the most competitive closing ranks in each counselling round. NDUAT Ayodhya is well-known for its research output and is a strong choice for Forestry, Fisheries, and Home Science programs. BUAT Banda is a growing institution especially recognised for Agribusiness Management. Seat intake per university and program is published in the official counselling notification each cycle.

How to Prepare for UPCATET 2027

With the UPCATET 2027 exam expected in June 2027, you have around 8 months from now (October 2026) to prepare. The exam tests you on Class 11 and 12 content in your chosen group — PCB, PCM, or PAG. The key difference from board exams is the negative marking rule: a wrong answer costs 1 mark, so accuracy is as important as coverage.

Step 1 — Know the Syllabus and Paper Before You Begin

Download the UPCATET 2026 brochure from upcatetexam.org and use it as your reference guide until the 2027 brochure is released. Understand the subject-wise question distribution in your group. For the PAG group, six subjects — Agronomy, Ag. Botany, Ag. Chemistry, Ag. Zoology, Ag. Physics, and Ag. Statistics — contribute 25 questions each. Horticulture (15), Animal Husbandry (10), and Ag. Engineering (5) carry less weight. Your study time should reflect these numbers.

Subject-wise Preparation – PAG Stream

• Agronomy (25 questions): Study major Kharif and Rabi crops grown in UP — varieties, seed rates, spacing, irrigation schedules, and soil management. Weed management and cropping system questions appear regularly and are scoring if you study them systematically.
• Agricultural Botany (25 questions): Plant physiology, Mendel’s laws of genetics, plant breeding techniques, seed dormancy, and crop improvement methods have the most questions within this subject. Practise identifying plants from morphological descriptions.
• Agricultural Chemistry (25 questions): Focus on soil pH, macro and micronutrients, fertilizer types (NPK), organic farming inputs, and pesticide chemistry. Environmental impact of agrochemicals is a growing topic in recent papers.
• Horticulture (15 questions): Know the major fruit crops, vegetable crops, and important varieties released by ICAR and UP state agricultural universities. Post-harvest management questions also appear here.
• General Knowledge (20 questions): Stay current on government schemes (PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card), UP crop production rankings in national output, and major developments from ICAR. Read one agriculture-related news item daily.

Subject-wise Preparation – PCB and PCM Streams

• Biology (PCB – 80 questions): NCERT Class 11 and 12 Biology is your most important resource. Cover all chapters without skipping — Ecology, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Human Physiology appear regularly. Biology carries 40% of the total PCB paper, making it the most decisive subject.
• Chemistry (both streams): Organic chemistry (reaction mechanisms, functional groups, named reactions) typically has the highest question count within Chemistry. Also study Chemical Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, and p-block elements thoroughly.
• Physics (both streams): Most UPCATET Physics questions are concept-based rather than lengthy calculations. Focus on mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Keep a formula sheet for quick revision.
• Mathematics (PCM – 80 questions): Calculus, algebra, and coordinate geometry carry the most weight. Practise 15–20 problems per session. In UPCATET, going from 70% accuracy to 85% accuracy in Maths matters more than attempting extra questions randomly.

Study Schedule and Practice Strategy

• Divide your preparation into three phases: concept building (October 2026 – January 2027), revision and topic completion (February – April 2027), and mock test and weak-area focus (April – June 2027)
• Solve UPCATET previous year question papers from 2020 to 2026 — these are the most reliable guide to the question style and repeatable topics
• Take at least 2 full-length mock tests per week in the final 8 weeks before the exam; the 3-hour duration demands strong time management
• After each mock test, analyse your wrong answers systematically — with negative marking, eliminating error patterns saves more marks than attempting additional questions
• Maintain a short notes sheet (formulae, crop names, key dates, scheme details) for quick revision in the final week before the exam