About BUAT 2021
The BUAT (Banda University of Agriculture and Technology) conducts its admission examination to offer students admission into the Agriculture and Horticulture courses offered in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Banda University accepts entry through UPCATET scores. The BUAT Admission is organized in the offline mode, i.e., paper and pen test. Applicants who qualify are offered admission to the university.
BUAT Exam 2021: Key Element
| PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
| Name | BUAT |
| Exam Accepted | UPCATET |
| Full Form | UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur |
| Language(s) | English/Hindi |
| Frequency | Once every year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Paper and Pen Test) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Official Website | http://buat.edu.in/ |
UPCATET Important Updates 2021
The important dates about UPCATET 2021 are mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
| UPCATET Application Form Release | 28th February 2021 |
| Last date for UPCATET Application Form submission | 15th April 2021 |
| Last date for paying the application fee (Mode: online) | 16th April 2021 |
| Release of UPCATET Admit Card | 01st June 2021 |
| UPCATET Examination date |
16th
June 2021 17th June 2021 |
| UPCATET Result Declaration | 30th June 2021 |
| Counselling | 05th July to 13th September 2021 |
UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2021
The UPCATET 2021 eligibility requirements for different BSc and BFSc courses are as mentioned below.
BSc (Honours) Agriculture/BSc (Honours) Forestry/BSc (Honours) Horticulture
Applicants must have cleared the 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/Agricultural Science/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM)/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subjects to meet the UPCATET eligibility criteria.
Bachelor in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc)
Applicants must have cleared the 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)/Agricultural Science/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) subjects to meet the UPCATET eligibility criteria.
BSc (Honours) Home Science
Applicants must have cleared the 10+2 in the Arts stream with PCB/PCM/PCMB/Home Science/Agricultural Science subjects to be eligible for UPCATET. Only female candidates can opt for this course.
Age criteria
- Candidates should be more than 16 years and less than 22 years in age (By December 31, 2021)
- For BVSc and AH course, candidates should be minimum of 17 years and a maximum of 25 years (By December 31, 2021).
- Relaxation of age for five years has been given to the SC/ST/OBC category for any course they apply.
BUAT Exam Registration Process 2021
For admission to BUAT, students can follow the stepwise process on how to apply online given below. Students have to apply for UPCATET online.
The step by step process is as mentioned below:
- The student is required to visit the official website of UPCATET.
- Click on 'New Registration'.
- Register your candidature online.
- After registering, proceed to fill and submit the application form.
- Fill the personal as well as academic details and upload the necessary images
- Pay the application fee.
- Once you have paid the mentioned application fee, you will receive a confirmation stating that the candidate has successfully applied for UPCATET.
The details necessarily required to be filled in the application form are given below.
- Applicant’s name
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Residential address
- Gender
- Class XI details
- Bachelor’s details (For PG program)
- Category
- Date of Birth
- Class X details
- Phone number
- Program chosen
Candidates who are applying in the online mode will have to pay the application fee online through either net banking, credit card, or debit card.
The application fee for registering for the UPCATET is as mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee for UPCATET |
| General and OBC | 1,250 INR |
| SC/ ST | 1,050 INR |
BUAT Exam Pattern 2021
UPCATET 2021 exam is going to be a computer-based online exam, its question paper will contain 200 questions.
| ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
| Mode of examination | Online Computer Based Test |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Total marks | 600 |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Language of exam | English and Hindi |
| Duration of exam | 180 minutes |
| UPCATET Marking Scheme | +3 for a correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No marks will be deducted for a wrong answer |
Undergraduate Courses
The table below shows the exam pattern for UPCATET 2021 exam for undergraduate courses:
UPCATET PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A | General Studies | 20 | 60 |
| B | Physics | 50 | 150 |
| C | Chemistry | 50 | 150 |
| D | Biology | 80 | 240 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A | General Studies | 20 | 60 |
| B | Physics | 50 | 150 |
| C | Chemistry | 50 | 150 |
| D | Mathematics | 80 | 240 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET PAG (Agriculture Stream) Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 60 |
| B |
|
| 150 |
| C |
|
| 150 |
| D |
|
| 240 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET PHS (Art Stream with Home Science) Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 60 |
| B |
|
| 150 |
| C |
|
| 150 |
| D |
|
| 240 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
Postgraduate Courses
The table below shows the exam pattern for UPCATET 2021 exam for postgraduate courses:
UPCATET M.Sc. (Home Science) Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Sc. (Home Science)
- Exam Abbreviations: MHS
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 312 |
| C |
|
| 213 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Sc. (Hort.) Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Sc. (Hort.)
- Exam Abbreviations: MAG
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 387 |
| C |
|
| 138 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.V.Sc. Exam Pattern
- Course: M.V.Sc.
- Exam Abbreviations: MVS
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 300 |
| C |
|
| 225 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.Tech Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Tech Agricultural Engineering/ Process and Food Engineering/Irrigation and Drainage Engineering/Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
- Exam Abbreviations: MTA
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 378 |
| C |
|
| 147 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)
- Exam Abbreviations: MTM
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 366 |
| C |
|
| 159 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.Tech./M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Tech./M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
- Exam Abbreviations: MTB
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 276 |
| C |
|
| 249 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET MBA (Agri-Business) Exam Pattern
- Course: MBA (Agri-Business)
- Exam Abbreviations: MBA
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| General Knowledge, reasoning, and aptitude | 70 |
| General English of High School Standard | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
UPCATET M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science) Exam Pattern
- Course: M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science)
- Exam Abbreviations: MFS
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 405 |
| C |
| 120 | |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
UPCATET M.Sc. forestry Exam Pattern
- Course: M.Sc. forestry
- Exam Abbreviations: MAF
| Section | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| A |
|
| 75 |
| B |
|
| 285 |
| C |
|
| 240 |
| Total | - | 200 | 600 |
BUAT Admission Process
Students must follow the following steps for BUAT Admission.
Step 1: Registration
Candidates who are interested in getting admission to the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology should visit the official website of UPCATET to register online. Aspirants will have to register by entering the details and the course they are interested in. Once the candidate has registered, he/she can proceed to fill in their information in the application form.
Step 2: Apply Online
The student must fill and submit the application form online by entering their personal as well as academic details. The form also requires uploading images such as their passport size photograph and signature. Once all the information is provided, the candidate can proceed to pay the registration fee online. After the payment is made, the student has successfully applied for UPCATET.
Step 3: Admit card
The candidate should download their admit card, which is a crucial document, and it needs to be carried to the exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket (admit card). The admit card will be made available online on the official website of UPCATET.
Step 4: Appear for UPCATET
After receiving the admit card, students have to appear for the UPCATET exam. The state-level exam is conducted offline, and students are advised to reach the exam centre well ahead of time before the entrance exam.
Step 5: Results
The results of UPCATET will be made available online in the form of a merit list. A cut-off list will also be released online. If a student meets the cut-off set by the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, then he/she can apply to the university for admission.
Step 6: Counselling
Students who make it to the cut-off list will have to attend the counselling session and will have to book their seats. They will have to pay the first-semester fee to complete the admission procedure.
Courses Offered at BUAT
The courses offered during admission at BUAT are given below:
Undergraduate Courses Offered at BUAT
- B.V.Sc and A.H.
- BFSc
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Sc (Hons.) Home Science
- B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Tech Agriculture Engineering
- B.Tech Biotechnology
- B.Tech Computer Science
- B.Tech Dairy Technology
- B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Courses Offered at BUAT
- MBA Agribusiness
- M.Sc Agriculture
- M.Sc Home Science
- M.Sc Horticulture
- M.Sc Veterinary Science
- M.Tech Agricultural Engineering
- M.Tech Mechanical Engineering
- M.Tech/ MSc Biotechnology
- M.V.Sc
BUAT Exam Centres
UPCATET Exam 2021 is going to be conducted by the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda in 6 cities across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are advised to choose the exam centers carefully because no changes can be made after the submission of the application form.
Tabulated below is the list of UPCATET 2021 exam cities candidates can choose from according to their ease at the time of registration.
| State | Code – Test Centre |
| Uttar Pradesh |
|
UPCATET Preparation Tips
UPCATET aspirants are advised to go through the following tips on how to prepare for the UPCATET entrance test.
- The candidate needs to be well aware of the exam pattern. One should know which sections carry the greater weightage, the duration of the exam, the medium and mode of the test, the number of questions, and the marks weightage.
- Aspirants must also know the marking scheme of the UPCATET. If a student is not familiar with the exam pattern and marking scheme, it will become more difficult for them to prepare the study plan before getting down to write the exam.
- A key aspect of preparation is knowing the syllabus. Candidates are advised to go through the prescribed syllabus thoroughly. Strategize your plans on a regular basis.
- Categorise the subjects and topics into easy and difficult categories based on your practice.
- Aim to cover the subjects thoroughly and stay conscious of the necessary topics that have to be covered.
- Obtain the required books and guides. It will help you test yourself. It is recommended that the aspirants get at least two to three prep books to help better understand the test.
- One of the most critical elements while preparing for an entrance exam is time management. Students must work out a time table as to how much material to cover. Make a plan and revise the syllabus and content.
- Attempt as many mock papers and previous years’ question papers to help in better preparation.
UPCATET FAQs
Q1. Which universities participate in the UPCATET?
A1. There are four participating universities offering admissions based on the UPCATET results. They are Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University, Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in the UPCATET?
A2. Yes, for every incorrect answer one mark will be deducted. For every correct answer.
Q3. I have obtained my BSc in Home Science. Does that make me eligible to pursue a Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition?
A3. Yes, you are eligible to go for your Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition. To take admission to the course, you will require to qualify the UPCATET.
Q4. I have passed my class XII from Gujarat Board, and I am currently seeking admission for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture program at the UP University due to my father’s migration. Can I apply for UPCATET 2021 exam?
A4. Yes, you are eligible if you fulfill the marks criteria. If you qualify the entrance exam, you will be required to produce the migration certificate or transfer certificate at the time of counselling.
Best wishes to all the BUAT 2021 aspirants from the CollegeMarg team!
