UPCATET 2020 Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture & Technology Entrance Test
UPCATET 2020 – The application process of the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture & Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) 2020 has been started by CSAUK. It is available on the official website of UPCATET that is upcatet.org. The entrance test of the four Agricultural Universities of UP will be conducted on a rotational basis for the admissions into all the programs offered. Students can apply for the UPCATET 2020 Application Form as per the eligibility criteria. UPCATET 2020 will be held on different dates check from the schedule given below. Based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance test, they are shortlisted for admission.
UPCATET 2020 Exam Dates
- Exam dates are given below:
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form starts from | 20 February 2020 |
| Last date to fill the application form | 31 March 2020 |
| Last date to pay the application fees | 1 April 2020 |
| Form Correction Window | 2 to 6 April 2020 |
| Availability of UPCATET Admit Card | 1 May 2020 |
| UPCATET 2020 Exam Date | 14, 15, & 16 May 2020 |
| Result Declaration | 31 May 2020 |
| Submit registration fee for Online Counselling | UG & Diploma courses: 3-5 June 2020
PG courses: 7-12 June 2020 Ph.D.: 4-7 July 2020 |
| Upload document for Online Counselling | UG & Diploma courses: 3-8 June 2020
PG courses: 7-13 June 2020 Ph.D.: 4-7 July 2020 |
| Commencement of classes | UG & Diploma courses: 27 July 2020
PG courses: 22 July 2020 Ph.D.: 28 July 2020 |
UPCATET 2020 Application Form
Applications will be available from 20 February 2020, on the official website of the test board. We have provided you the procedure of how to apply for the application form:
- Students are requested to visit the official website.
- On the web page to press
- on the link “UPCATET Application Form”.
- Students are advised to register themselves and after the registration, a part is completed.
- Students need to fill the required fields in the application form.
- Upload your Signature and photograph.
- Students are advised to check whether the details entered in the application form are correct or not.
- On successful completion of the Application form, Students should submit the duly filled application form along with necessary documents to the university.
- Fee payment to be done, through online mode( Debit Card/ Credit Card//Net Banking)
Eligibility Criteria for UPCATET 2020
| Course | Minimum Qualification | Subject Required | Minimum Marks |
| B.Sc. (Hon) Agriculture | 12th Standard | Agricultural Science | 60% |
| B.Sc. (Hon) Horticulture | 12th Standard | PCB | 60% |
| B.Sc. (Hon) Forestry | 12th Standard | PCM | 60% |
| Bachelor in Fisheries Science | 12th Standard | PCMB | 60% |
| Bachelor in Veterinary Science | 12th Standard | PCB / PCMB & English | 50% |
| B.Sc. (Hon) Home Science | 12th Standard | Arts with Home Science / PCB/ PCM/ PCMB/ Agricultural Science | 60% |
| M.Sc. Agriculture Biochemistry / Agricultural Economics/ Agricultural Economics & Management/ Agronomy/ Animal Husbandry/ Dairy Technology/ Live Stock Production and Management/ Genetics & Plant Breeding/ Soil Science/ Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry | B.Sc. Agriculture | – | 60% |
| M.Sc. Home Science | BSc Home Science | – | 60% |
| M.Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology | – | 60% |
| M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology/ Horticulture/ Nematology | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture | – | 60% |
| M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture | – | 60% |
| M.Sc. Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology/ Seed Science & Technology/ Soil Conservation & Water Management | Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry | – | 60% |
| Masters in Veterinary Science | B.V Sc & AH | – | OGPA 5.50 |
UPCATET 2020 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline Mode.
- Questions type: objective type.
- Question paper: 200 questions for 600 score.
- Time duration: 3 hours.
- Marking Scheme: 3 scores will be awarded for the correct answer.1 score will be cut for the wrong answer.
UPCATET 2020 Exam Cities
- Kanpur
- Ayodhya
- Meerut
- Banda
- Varanasi
- Lucknow
UPCATET Syllabus 2020
The topic for the entrance test will be as follows :
- General Studies
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Biology
UPCATET Admit Card 2020
The UPCATET Admit Card will issue to the students in the first week of May 2020 and the Students can download the admit card if they have successfully submitted their application form. Those students will not have hall tickets; they will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
UPCATET 2020 Preparation
The best source is to refer to previous question papers & practice those model papers. When we refer to the previous question papers then we automatically know the important topics & type of the questions:
- Motivation & planning in the study is compulsory.
- Put small daily targets, weekly targets & Revise the subject or topic as many times as possible until you are perfect on that.
- Score the questions that we feel are important or tough.
- Have to improve faith in yourself.
UPCATET Result 2020
In the last week of May 2020, the UPCATET Result will be announced and those students have given the examination of UPCATET, they can check their results through online mode by visiting on the official website. By submitting the Application Number, Roll Number,& Date of Birth in the required field, Students can check their results.
UPCATET 2020 Counseling
The 1st set of steps is Registration for counseling, document uploading, & fee payment. Then you have to choose the course by using the Online Choice Filling process. The seat allocation process follows. You also have to pay the attentiveness deposit fee. Finally, you have to come to the location for document verification.
FAQs for UPCATET 2020
Ques. 1 I have secured 49.46% for class 10+2 & I am seeking admission for B.V.Sc.&A.H. Am I eligible to apply for UPCATET?
Ans: Depends. If you belong to the ST/SC category you are eligible. If you belong to the general category, the minimum eligibility is 50%. Hence, you are not eligible.
Ques. 2 I have done my BSc in Home Science. Am I eligible to pursue a Master’s degree in Food Science & Nutrition?
Ans: Yes, you are eligible to pursue your Master’s degree. In order to have admission to the course for 2020, you will require qualifying the UPCATET 2020.
Ques. 3 I have processed my application form online for UPCATET 2020. I have not received any submission notification though I have paid my fee online. Help!
Ans: If you have submitted your form properly and paid the fee online, your application must be processed. Due to many students applying online at the same time & technical glitch you may not have received any notification.
Ques. 4 I have completed my class 10+2 from Gujarat Board & I am taking admission for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture program at UP University due to my father’s migration. Am I eligible to apply for the UPCATET 2020 test?
Ans: Yes, you are if you fulfill the eligibility score criteria. If you qualify, you will require producing the migration certificate or transfer certificate at the time of counseling.
