UPCATET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Official Schedule & Exam Pattern

Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), Banda, has officially announced the UPCATET 2026 exam dates for admissions into various UG, PG, and PhD programs. The entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on June 10th and 11th, 2026. Only candidates who successfully completed their application process are eligible to appear for the test.

UPCATET 2026 Exam

UPCATET, or the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test, is the gateway for admission into premier state agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. It offers pathways for students pursuing degrees in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home  Science, Veterinary Science, and various other specialized disciplines.

UPCATET 2026- Summary

The entrance test is held in an offline, pen-and-paper format. The question paper features multiple-choice questions (MCQs) tailored to the candidate's chosen stream, such as Agriculture, Biology, or Mathematics for undergraduate applicants. Candidates should note that the marking scheme includes deductions for incorrect answers. 

UPCATET 2026- Overview
Organization	Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda
Exam Name	U.P. Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test 2026
Purpose	For admissions into various UG, PG, and PhD courses
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Date	10th and 11th June 2026
Number of Questions	200
Negative Marking	No
Official Website	www.upcatetexam.org

UPCATET Exam Date 2026 Out

With the registration phase concluded, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology is finalizing arrangements for the UPCATET 2026. The official exam dates are confirmed for June 10th and 11th, 2026. Detailed instructions regarding reporting time, venue protocols, and exam day guidelines will be provided on the official admit card, which is scheduled for release on June 1st, 2026.

UPCATET 2026- Importnat Dates

The U.P. Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test 2026 will take place on June 10th and 11th, 2026, with admit cards becoming available to download on June 1st, 2026. Refer to the table below for a complete list of important exam deadlines.

Events	Dates
Online Application Submission Dates	30th March to 30th April 2026
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	1st May 2026 (5:00 pm)
Last Date for Application Correction	2nd May 2026
Admit Card Release Date	1st June 2026
Exam Date	10th and 11th June 2026
Result Declaration	24th June 2026

UPCATET Exam Pattern 2026

The UPCATET 2026 exam follows an offline format consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. The syllabus is customized based on the candidate's subject group (e.g., Agriculture, Biology, or Mathematics). Notably, there is no negative marking policy for this year's examination.

S.N.	Group of Paper	Subject	No. of Questions
1	PCB	General Knowledge	20
		Physics	50
		Chemistry	50
		Biology	80
		Total	200
2	PCM	General Knowledge	20
		Physics	50
		Chemistry	50
		Math	80
		Total	200
3	PAG	General Knowledge	20
		Agril. Physics	25
		Agril. Chemistry	25
		Agril. Zoology	25
		Agril. Botany	25
		Agronomy	25
		Animal Husbandry & Dairying	10
		Horticulture	15
		Agril. Engineering	10
		Agril. Statistics & Maths	20
		Total	200
4	PHS	General Knowledge	20
		English	25
		Hindi	25
		Sociology	20
		Economics	15
		Geography	15
		Home Science	80
		Total	200