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UPCET 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

UPCET (earlier known as UPSEE) was a state-level entrance examination for admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Uttar Pradesh. The exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for courses such as B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other allied programmes as per the admission notifications of the respective year. For B.Tech admissions in Uttar Pradesh, seats are primarily filled through JEE Main ranks (conducted by NTA), while B.Arch admissions consider NATA/JEE Main Paper

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Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET)

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Engineering/Technology admissions via JEE Main route (UP state counselling)Pharmacy and Management (e.g., B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and allied programmes under UPCET as notified)
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Key Summary

•UPCET is NTA’s state-level entrance framework for select UP admissions, while B.Tech seats are largely filled via JEE Main and B.Arch via NATA/JEE Main as applicable.

UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admissions to select UG and PG programmes in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should also note that UP B.Tech admissions are primarily based on JEE Main ranks, while B.Arch admissions may consider NATA/JEE Main Architecture as per current rules.
UPCET (earlier known as UPSEE) was a state-level entrance examination for admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Uttar Pradesh. The exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for courses such as B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other allied programmes as per the admission notifications of the respective year. For B.Tech admissions in Uttar Pradesh, seats are primarily filled through JEE Main ranks (conducted by NTA), while B.Arch admissions consider NATA/JEE Main Paper for Architecture as applicable. Candidates should verify the latest admission route and participating institutes on the official counselling portal for the relevant year.

UPCET Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

120 minutes (typical; paper-wise duration as per official bulletin)

total Marks

400 Marks

exam Level

Both

eligibility

Eligibility depended on the course. Generally, for UG courses candidates needed to have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with required subjects and minimum marks as specified for the course/institute; for PG courses like MBA/MCA, a relevant bachelor’s degree meeting minimum marks/subject requirements was needed. Domicile/reservation rules were as per Uttar Pradesh state government norms and participating institute criteria. For B.Tech (excluding Biotechnology and Agriculture), admissions are through JEE Main ranks as applicable; B.Arch admissions consider NATA/JEE Main Paper for Architecture based on current rules.

official Website

https://upcet.nta.nic.in/

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