The Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology conducts the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture & Technology Entrance Test annually to provide admission for the various UG, PG and Doctoral programmes at the participating instructions of the state.
For the year 2026, the CSAUAT, Kanpur will release the application form the UPCATET in next few days and then the application form will be available on the official website. Most likely, the window to apply for this entrance exam will be available for four weeks.
If you are interested in getting admission for Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Dairy, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science and allied sciences for the academic year 2026-27 you may participate in the UPCATET. Read this article to check all the details about this entrance exam.
UPCATET 2026 Overview
The CSAUAT, Kanpur is expected to conduct the UPCATET in June 2026. Actual entrance exam date will be disclosed soon, refer to the table below for an overview of this examination.
| Exam Name | UPCATET |
| Conducting Authority | CSAUAT, Kanpur |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG & Doctoral |
| Disciplines | Agriculture & Allied Sciences |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Type of Questions | Objective |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, −1 for wrong answer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Official Website | upcatet.org |
Important Dates
The important dates for the UPCATET 2026 will be made public with the release of the notification brochure. For your convenience, the expected timeline for this entrance exam is shared below.
| Event | Expected Date |
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | February / March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March / April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| UPCATET 2026 Exam Date | May / June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June / July 2026 |
| Counselling & Seat Allotment | July 2026 |
Offered Courses
The UPCATET offers admission for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes at the following following and their constituent colleges. Refer to table below for details.
| University | Courses Offered |
| Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur | BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Forestry, BSc Home Science, BTech Biotechnology, MSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture, MSc Forestry, PhD |
| Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Ayodhya | BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BFSc, BVSc & AH, MSc Agriculture, MVSc, PhD |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut | BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BTech Biotechnology, MSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture, PhD |
| Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda | BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Forestry, MSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture |
| Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Pratapgarh | BSc Agriculture, BSc Home Science, MSc Agriculture |
| Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj | BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Forestry, BSc Fisheries, BTech Biotechnology, MSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the UPCATET 2026 is available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit, refer to table below to check if you are eligible to apply online.
Undergraduate
| Course | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| BSc Agriculture (Hons.) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Agriculture / Biology / Mathematics | 16–22 years |
| BSc Horticulture (Hons.) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Agriculture / Biology / Mathematics | 16–22 years |
| BSc Forestry (Hons.) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Agriculture / Biology / Mathematics | 16–22 years |
| BSc Home Science (Hons.) | 10+2 with any Stream | 16–22 years |
| BFSc (Fisheries Science) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology | 16–22 years |
| BVSc & AH | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology | 17–25 years |
| BTech Biotechnology | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / Biology | 16–22 years |
Postgraduate
| Course | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| MSc Agriculture | BSc Agriculture / relevant allied science | No upper age limit |
| MSc Horticulture | BSc Horticulture | No upper age limit |
| MSc Forestry | BSc Forestry | No upper age limit |
| MSc Home Science | BSc Home Science | No upper age limit |
| MVSc | BVSc & AH | No upper age limit |
Doctoral
| Course | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| PhD (Agriculture & Allied Sciences) | Master’s degree in relevant subject | No age limit |
The minimum requirement for the UG, PG and Doctoral programme admission is 50%, 60% and 65% score as aggregate, respectively. SC and ST candidates get relaxation of 10%.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the UPCATET 2026, the payment of the application fee is mandatory. Refer to table below to check what you need to pay.
| Category | Amount |
| UR/OBC | ₹1,350 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹1,100 |
Ensure that you deposit the required amount by the due date set by the CSAUAT, Kanpur. You can pay it using the debit card, credit card or NET banking.
Exam Pattern
The CSAUAT, Kanpur will conduct the UPCATET 2026 in offline mode with an exam time duration of 3 hours. A total number of 100 objective-type questions will be asked from different sections:
Undergraduate (UG)
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Postgraduate (PG)
| Section | Number of Questions |
| Core Subject | 200 |
| Total | 200 |
Doctoral
| Section | Number of Questions |
| Domain Knowledge | 200 |
| Total | 200 |
Each question carries a weightage of 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for the incorrect response. The medium of this entrance exam is English and Hindi.
How to Apply?
In order to apply online for the UPCATET 2026, the complete step-by-step instructions is available below.
- Go to the official website of the UPCATET.
- Complete the registration process by providing all required details.
- Log in with the registration ID and password.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and course details.
- Select exam centre preferences.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review your application form and click on submit button to apply.