UPCATET2026Overview: Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus
UPCATET 2026, also known as the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test, is a state-level entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes in agriculture and allied disciplines. The examination provides admission opportunities in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, fisheries and agricultural technology.
The UPCATET 2026 application process was conducted online from March 30 to May 15, 2026. The entrance examination was conducted on June 17, 2026 for UG programmes and June 18, 2026 for Master's and PhD programmes. The official UPCATET portal also provides information about admit cards, results, counselling, seat availability and admission.
UPCATET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
| Short Name | UPCATET 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Application Dates | March 30 to May 15, 2026 |
| UG Exam Date | June 17, 2026 |
| PG/PhD Exam Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Admit Card | June 6 to June 16, 2026 |
| Courses | UG, PG and PhD programmes |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | upcatetexam.org |
UPCATET 2026 Courses
UPCATET offers admission to different programmes depending on the candidate's educational qualification and eligibility. Major areas include agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, fisheries, agricultural engineering, food technology and other allied fields.
| Level | Courses/Programme Areas |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and allied programmes |
| Veterinary | B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Fisheries | B.F.Sc. |
| Technology | Agricultural and allied technology programmes |
| Postgraduate | M.Sc., M.V.Sc., M.Tech., M.F.Sc. and other PG programmes |
| Doctoral | PhD programmes in agriculture and allied disciplines |
UPCATET 2026 Participating Universities
The UPCATET admission process covers participating agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. The official website provides links to universities including Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology and Mahatma Buddha University of Agriculture & Technology.
UPCATET 2026 Admission Process
The UPCATET admission process consists of multiple stages, starting with the application form and ending with admission at the allotted university.
Application Form → Admit Card → Entrance Exam → Result → Counselling Registration → Choice Filling → Seat Allotment → Document Verification → Admission
Candidates participating in counselling need to follow the schedule applicable to their programme. The counselling process includes registration, fee payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document uploading, security fee payment where applicable and reporting at the allotted university.
UPCATET 2026 Counselling
UPCATET 2026 counselling is conducted online. Different programmes have separate counselling schedules. According to the current official schedule, registration for PDA, PDH, PDHS, PDT, PDB, PDFR, PDAB, PDF and PDTF counselling is scheduled from August 9 to August 14, 2026. Choice filling and locking is scheduled for August 13 and 14, followed by seat allotment on August 21, 2026.
Candidates should regularly check the official website because counselling dates may be revised by the authorities.