About UPSEE (UPCET) Exam 2021
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) exam is a state-level entrance exam which is known as UPCET from 2021. The exam is a gateway to the students for taking admission in the professional undergraduate and postgraduate course offered by 756 institutes/colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), and Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU). The exam is for all those students who wish to pursue their degrees in the field of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Science, Computer Application, etc.
The exam was formerly conducted by the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) on the behalf of The Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Technical Education Department but form 2021 Govt. of UP has consigned the job of conducting the UPCET exam 2021 to the National Testing Agency (NTA).
NOTE: For the students who want to pursue undergraduate engineering courses, i.e., the B.Tech and B.Arch program from the institutes/colleges affiliated with AKTU, MMMUT, and HBTU, the admissions will be based on the JEE Mains 2021 exam scores but the counseling and admission process will only be done by the UPSEE (UPCET) for which students need to fill the application form from the same portal of UPSEE (UPCET) NTA.
To know more about JEE Mains 2021: Click Here
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam 2021: Key Element
| ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
| Name | UPCET |
| Full-Form | Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test |
| Former Name | UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) |
| Conducting Authority | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Science, Computer Application, etc. |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Centre Based Test (CBT) |
| Registration Fee |
1300
INR (Males/Third Gender/General/OBC/GEN-EWS) 650 INR (Females/SC/ST / PwD) |
| Language | English |
| Exam Website | https://upcet.nta.nic.in/ |
| HelpDesk Phone Numbers | 011-40759000 |
| upcet@nta.ac.in |
UPSEE (UPCET) Important Dates 2021 Exam
Important dates for the UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 exam, such as application form, admit card, exam, and result, are listed below. Candidates must go through the dates related to the UPSEE (UPCET) exam from the table mentioned below:
| PARTICULAR | DATE |
| UPSEE (UPCET) Registration begins | 1st April 2021 |
| UPSEE (UPCET) Registration closes | 15th July 2021 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| UPCET 2021 Form Correction Started | 17th July 2021 |
| UPCET 2021 Form Correction Closed |
23rd July 2021 |
| UPSEE (UPCET) Admit Card | To be Notified |
| Date of Examination | 05th September 2021 to 06th September 2021 |
| UPSEE (UPCET) Result | To be Notified |
UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 Exam Schedule
| Exams for Admission to | Exam Date | Duration | Timings |
| BHMCT, B.Des., BFA, BFAD, B.Voc., MBA(Integrated) | September 6, 2021 | 02 hours | 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM |
| BBA | September 6, 2021 | 02 hours | 08:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Lateral Entry- B.Tech (for Diploma holders) B.Pharm | September 6, 2021 | 02 hours | 08:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | September 5, 2021 | 02 hours | 08:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Lateral Entry- B.Tech (B.Sc. Graduates) | September 6, 2021 | 02 hours | 04:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| B.Tech (BT) and B.Tech (AG) | September 6, 2021 | 03 hours | 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm |
| B.Pharma | September 6, 2021 | 03 hours | 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | September 5, 2021 | 02 hours | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| MCA(Integrated) | September 6, 2021 | 02 hours | 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| M.Sc. and M.Tech | September 5, 2021 | 02 hours | 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Eligibility 2021
Candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria issued by the exam conducting authority of UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 if they want to appear in the UPSEE (UPCET) exam 2021. UPSEE exam is the pathway of getting admission in the professional undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by more than 700 colleges/institutes affiliated with AKTU, MMMUT, and HBTU.
Tabulated below are the eligibility criteria for appearing in the UPSEE (UPCET) entrance exam 2021 for the undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
| Course | Eligibility |
| B.Tech/B.Arch |
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| B.Des/M.Tech (Integrated)/MCA (Integrated) |
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| B.Tech (Bio-Technology) |
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| B.Tech lateral entry |
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| B.Pharm |
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| BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/B.Voc /MBA( Integrated) |
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| B.Pharm (lateral entry) |
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| MCA(lateral entry) |
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UPSEE (UPCET) Reservation Policy
| Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) from UP | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) from UP | 02% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) from UP | 27% |
| Females from UP | 20% |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters from UP | 02% |
| Sons/ Daughters of defense personnel of UP either retired (superannuated) or killed/ disabled in action or defense personnel posted in UP/defense personnel domicile of UP & posted outside UP | 05% |
| Physically Handicapped/Disabled from UP | 03% |

UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Registration Process 2021
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam 2021 registration process commences on 1st April 2021, which lasts till 30th April 2021 (upto 05:00 PM). All the candidates who want to participate in the exam must need to apply for the exam by filling the application form through the official website of the UPSEE (UPCET). It is an online process that involves some of the following steps:
Step 1: Registration
- Firstly, you have to visit the official website of NTA for UPSEE (UPCET) – Click Here
- Now Click on the tab that shows UPCET for UG 2021 – Fill Registration Form (For UG) and UPCET for PG 2021 – Fill Registration Form (For PG).
(Direct Links are given below: For UG Application Form and For PG Application Form)
- Now if you are a new candidate then click on the button of New Registration through which you will redirect to the registration Instructions and Procedure for online submission of the Application Form.
- Here you need to tick the Acknowledgement by scrolling down the page and then click to Click here to Proceed.
- Complete the process for registration by state the details, including your email ID and mobile number, etc., and get the login credentials like your Username and Password.
- Note down this number for the remaining application process.
Step 2: Fill UPSEE (UPCET) online application form 2021
- Re-login using this Application Number and password.
- Fill in all the details such as parent’s name, Aadhar Card Number, gender, category, address, etc., and also the course you want to apply for.
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Upload the scanned photograph (10 Kb – 200 Kb jpg/jpeg format).
- Upload the scanned signature (3 kb – 30 kb jpg/jpeg format).
Step 4: Fee Payment
- After clicking Save & Next, the fee payment page will be redirected.
- Choose payment mode (Canara Bank/ICICI Bank/Paytm Payment Gateway through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Wallet).
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | 1300 INR |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PWD | 650 INR |
Step 5: Final Submission
- After completing all the steps mentioned above candidates will have to do the final submission of the UPSEE (UPCET) application form.
- Don’t forget to download the filled-in application form.

UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern 2021
Before appearing for any exam, it is so much necessary to go through the exam pattern so that there will be no chaos at that time.
- Mode: UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 entrance exam will be held in an online computer-based mode.
- Question Type: The paper consists of MCQ questions.
- Medium: For undergraduate/MBA (Integrated)/MCA (Integrated) courses - bi-lingual both in English and Hindi. For postgraduate courses English only.
- Number of Questions: 75 to 150 objective questions.
- Time duration: 2 to 3 hours.
- Maximum marks: 300 to 600.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for the wrong answer.
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Tech and B.Arch
The admission in the B.Tech and B.Arch courses will be based on the JEE Mains entrance exam so students can go with the exam pattern of JEE Mains. To check the UPSEE (UPCET) exam pattern for B.Tech and B.Arch programs - Click Here.
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for BHMCT, BFA, BFAD, B. Voc., BBA, and MBA(Integrated)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| General Knowledge and current affairs | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| English Language | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Des
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| General Knowledge and current affairs | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| English Language | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| Design | 20 | 4 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Pharm
- Time duration: 3 hours
- Total marks: 600
- Number of questions: 150
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Physics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Biology/Mathematics | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | - | 600 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for MCA
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Computer awareness | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for MCA (Integrated)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Mathematics/Statistics/Accounts | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for Diploma holders)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Engineering aptitude | 100 | 4 | 400 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Mathematics | 75 | 4 | 300 |
| Computer concepts | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for B.Pharm (Lateral Entry)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II | 50 | 4 | 200 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for MBA
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 400
- Number of questions: 100
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| General Knowledge and current affairs | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| English Language | 25 | 4 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | - | 400 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for M.Sc. (Maths/Physics/Chemistry)
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 300
- Number of questions: 75
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Core subject opted (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) | 75 | 4 | 300 |
| Total | 75 | - | 300 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Pattern for M.Tech
- Time duration: 2 hours
- Total marks: 300
- Number of questions: 75
| Subject | No. of questions | Marks per question | Max Marks |
| Core subject opted (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic and Communications/Computer Science and Engineering/ IT) | 75 | 4 | 300 |
| Total | 75 | - | 300 |
UPSEE (UPCET) Syllabus 2021
The UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 examination is divided into 8 exam papers (Paper I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII) according to the applied courses. Given below is these 8 exam papers you can go through:
| Subjects | Papers |
| Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | Paper I |
| Physics, Chemistry, and Biology | Paper II |
Aptitude
Test for Architecture & Design
| Paper III |
| Aptitude Test for General Awareness (BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/B. Des/MBA (Integrated)) | Paper IV |
| Aptitude Test for B.Sc. Graduates in Engineering (Lateral Entry)/ 2nd Year MCA (Lateral Entry) | Paper V |
| Aptitude Test for MBA/ MCA 100 objective type questions | Paper VI |
| Aptitude Test for Diploma Holders in Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) | Paper VII |
| Aptitude Test for Diploma Holders in Engineering (Lateral Entry) | Paper VIII |
Question Papers Required for Different Courses
| PROGRAM | PAPERS |
| B. Tech. /MCA(Integrated) /M Tech (Integrated) | Paper 1 |
| B. Tech. (Bio-Technology) | Paper 1 or Paper 2 |
| B. Pharm | Paper 1 or Paper 2 |
| B.Arch | Paper 3 |
| B.Des | Paper 1 or Paper 2 or Paper 3 or Paper 4 |
| BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/ B Voc/ MBA(Integrated) | Paper 4 |
| MCA Lateral Entry | Paper 5 |
| B.Tech. 2nd Year (for B. Sc. Graduates) | Paper 5 |
| B.Pharm 2nd Year (for Pharmacy Diploma Holders) | Paper 7 |
| B.Tech. 2nd Year (for Engineering Diploma Holders) | Paper 8 |
| MBA/MCA | Paper 6 |
Paper – 1 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)
| Subjects | Topics |
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics |
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Paper – 2 (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
| Subjects | Topics |
| Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Biology |
Zoology
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Paper – 3 (Aptitude Test For Architecture & Design)
Mathematics
| Topics | ||
| Algebra | Probability | Trigonometry |
| Coordinate Geometry | Calculus | Calculus |
| Vector | Dynamics | Statics |
Aesthetic sensitivity
- Aesthetic sensitivity Test is aimed to evaluate a candidate for aesthetic Perception, Imagination, and Observation; Creativity and Communication; and Architectural awareness.
- Visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings.
- Visualizing different sides/surfaces of three-dimensional objects.
- Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
- Analytical Reasoning
- Mental Ability
- Imaginative comprehension and expression
- Architectural awareness
Drawing Aptitude
- The Drawing Aptitude Test is aimed to evaluate a candidate for his understanding of Scale and Proportion; the sense of perspective, colour, and; understanding of the effects of light on objects through shades and shadows
- Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in a visually appealing manner
- Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the objects and their shadow cast on the surroundings.
- Sense of Perspective Drawing.
- Combining and composing given three-dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
- Creating interesting two-dimensional compositions using given shapes or planner forms.
- Creating visual harmony using colours in the given composition.
- Understanding of scale and sense of proportion.
Paper – 4 (Aptitude UPSEE (UPCET) Syllabus 2021 For Mba & Bhmct)
| Subjects | Topics |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction |
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| Numerical Ability & ScientificAptitude |
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| General Knowledge |
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| English Language |
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Paper – 5 (Aptitude Test For Lateral Entry In Engineering)
| Subjects | Topics |
| Mathematics |
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| Computer Concepts |
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Paper – 6 (Aptitude Test For Mba/ Mca)
The test is aimed at evaluating verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, logical & abstract reasoning, and knowledge of current affairs. The following is a brief description of the contents of the test paper.
| Section | Topics |
| Section A (English Language) |
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| Section B (Numerical Aptitude) |
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| Section C (Thinking and Decision Making) |
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| Section D (General Awareness) |
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Paper – 7 (Aptitude UPSEE (UPCET) Syllabus 2021 For B.Pharm)
| Sections | Topics |
| Pharmaceutics-I |
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| Pharmaceutics -II |
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Paper – 8 (Aptitude UPSEE (UPCET) Syllabus 2021 For B.Tech)
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Graphics
- Basic Electrical Engg.
- Basic Electronics Engg.
- Elements of computer science
- Elementary Biology
- Basic Workshop Practice
- Physics/Chemistry/Maths of Diploma standard
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Day Guidelines 2021
- Candidates must carry a printed copy of the UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 Admit card, which will be available on the official website of NTA.
- Carry your Admit Card and passport size photograph along with Photo Identity proof to the Test Centre.
- Keep the authenticated Admit Card for further admission processes.
- Candidates must have to report to the examination center two hours before the reporting time, for admit card and ID proof verification.
- Entries after gate closure time will be prohibited.
- Gadgets such as cell phones, calculators, watch calculators, alarm clocks, digital watches with built-in calculators/memory, or any electronics will not be allowed in the examination hall.
- Any malpractice during the test will penalize the chance of being considered for admission and will be excluded from receiving UPSEE (UPCET) Test 2021 scores.
Courses Offered by UPSEE (UPCET) 2021
Listed below are the courses offered through the UPSEE (UPCET) to the students in the field of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Science, Computer Application, etc.
| Details | Courses |
| Undergraduate Courses Admission to the First year |
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| Lateral Entry to the second year | |
| Post Graduate Courses |
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UPSEE (UPCET) Exam Centres
UPSEE (UPCET) Exam 2021 is going to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in more then 50 cities across the nation, 39 in Uttar Pradesh itself and 20 outside the UP state. 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 UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 exam cities candidates can choose from according to their ease at the time of registration.
Exam Centers Across Uttar Pradesh
| Exam Center | City Code |
| Agra | UP01 |
| Aligarh | UP02 |
| Allahabad/Prayagraj | UP03 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | UP25 |
| Azamgarh | UP19 |
| Ballia | UP20 |
| Banda | UP26 |
| Barabanki | UP27 |
| Bareilly | UP04 |
| Basti | UP28 |
| Bijnor | UP21 |
| Bulandshahr | UP29 |
| Deoria | UP30 |
| Etawah | UP31 |
| Faizabad /Ayodhya | UP06 |
| Firozabad | UP22 |
| Ghaziabad | UP07 |
| Ghazipur | UP23 |
| Gorakhpur | UP08 |
| Greater Noida | UP09 |
| Jalaun (Orai) | UP32 |
| Jaunpur | UP24 |
| Jhansi | UP10 |
| Kanpur Dehat | UP11 |
| Kanpur | UP11 |
| Kushinagar | UP33 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | UP34 |
| Lucknow | UP12 |
| Mathura | UP13 |
| Mau | UP35 |
| Meerut | UP14 |
| Mirzapur | UP36 |
| Moradabad | UP15 |
| Muzaffarnagar | UP16 |
| Noida | UP09 |
| Raebareili | UP37 |
| Saharanpur | UP38 |
| Shahjanpur | UP39 |
| Sitapur | UP17 |
| Sultanpur | UP40 |
| Varanasi | UP18 |
Exams Centers of UPSEE (UPCET) Outside UP
| States | Codes – Exam Cities |
| Assam |
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| Bihar |
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| Chandigarh |
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| Delhi/NCR |
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| Haryana |
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| Jammu and Kashmir |
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| Jharkhand |
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| Karnataka |
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| Madhya Pradesh |
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| Maharashtra |
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| Rajasthan |
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| Tamil Nadu |
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| Telangana |
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| Uttarakhand |
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| West Bengal |
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FAQs UPSEE (UPCET)
Q1. Is there any state level entrance exam for taking admission in the B.Tech and B.Arch program in Uttar Pradesh?
A1. No, there isn’t any state level entrance exam for taking admission in the B.Tech and B.Arch program in Uttar Pradesh. Students should need to take the JEE Mains if they want to take admission in the college of Uttar Pradesh for pursuing their B.Tech and B.Arch.
Q2. Can an aspirant fill in the application form if he/she is in Class 10+2 or awaiting board results?
A2. Yes, any candidate in Class 10+2 or awaiting board results is also eligible for Uttar Pradesh B.Tech and B.Arch admission.
Q3. What is the Application fee of UPSEE (UPCET)?
A3. Given below is the fee students have to pay for applying to the UPSEE (UPCET):
| Category | Fees |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | 1300 INR |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PWD | 650 INR |
Q4. Will UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 be conducted offline?
A4. No, UPSEE (UPCET) 2021 will be conducted in online mode only.
Q5. Will UPSEE (UPCET) be conducted twice in 2021?
A5. No, UPSEE (UPCET) will be conducted only once in 2021.
Q6. How many colleges/universities and seats are available for the UPSEE (UPCET) exam 2021?
A6. There are more than 756 institutes/colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), and Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU)that are participating in the UPSEE (UPCET) exam 2021.
Best Wishes to all the UPSEE (UPCET) exam aspirants from the CollegeMarg team!
