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    UPCATET Application Form 2026 (Out), Registration Link, How to Apply Online

    UPCATET Application Form 2026 (Out), Registration Link, How to Apply Online

    Nikita ShawUpdated on 14 Apr 2026, 04:27 PM IST

    Banda University of Agriculture and Technology has released the UPCATET 2026 application form on March 30. Aspirants can fill the UPCATET 2026 form on its official website; upcatetexam.org. Candidates should fill and submit the UPCATET application form 2026 before the last date, April 30 to avoid any rejection. The UPCATET 2026 application fee can be paid tentatively till May 1.
    LATEST UPDATE: UPCATET 2026 Application Form Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. UPCATET 2026 Application Dates
    2. UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. Documents required for UPCATET 2026 Application Form
    4. How to fill the UPCATET 2026 Application Form?
    5. UPCATET Application Correction 2026
    6. UPCATET Application Courses Details
    7. Things to know about UPCATET
    UPCATET Application Form 2026 (Out), Registration Link, How to Apply Online
    UPCATET Application Form 2026

    Students can easily complete the UPCATET 2026 application process by entering their name and other important information. The university will close the UPCATET 2026 application correction window on May 2. Read the following article to know more details about the UPCATET application form 2026 dates and other details.

    UPCATET 2026 Application Dates

    All of the important UPCATET exam related events are available to candidates. Students can strategise their preparation by taking a look at important dates of the UPCATET entrance exam 2026.

    UPCATET Registration Form Dates 2026

    Particulars

    Dates

    UPCATET application form date

    March 30, 2026

    Last day to apply online for UPCATET 2026

    April 30, 2026

    Last date to pay application fee

    May 1, 2026

    Last date for correction in application form

    May 2, 2026

    UPCATET 2026 admit card release date

    June 1 to 9, 2026

    UPCATET 2026 exam date

    June 10, 11

    UPCATET 2026 result date

    June 24, 2026

    UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The three main requirements for applying to the UPCATET 2026 exam are age, residence status, and marks.

    • Candidates must receive at least 60% in their 12th grade in order to be considered for the UPCATET undergraduate program.

    • In order to be eligible for postgraduate degree programs, students must graduate with 60% of the possible points in their areas.

    • The UPCATET entrance exam is only open to students who are residents of Uttar Pradesh.

    • For UPCATET 2026 UG courses, the minimum and maximum ages are 16 and 22, respectively. The reserved group has a maximum age limit of 27 years.

    • The UPCATET 2026 PG courses have a minimum age requirement of 17 and a maximum age requirement of 25.

    • The reserved category's upper age limit is 30 years.

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    UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - PG Courses

    Courses

    Subjects

    Eligibility

    M.Sc. (Forestry)

    Silviculture & Agroforestry

    B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry/B.Sc. Hort./B.Sc. Agri. (10+2+4 Degree programme)

    Agroforestry

    B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry/B.Sc. Hort./B.Sc. Agri./ B.Sc. Biology (10+2+4 Degree programme)

    Forest Biology & Tree Improvement

    B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry/B.Sc. Hort./B.Sc. Agri./ B.Sc. Biology (10+2+4 Degree programme)

    Agril. Biotechnology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)Ag. /B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Tech.(Biotech.)/(10+2+4 years degree)

    Agricultural Economics / Agriculture Economics and Management

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag. (10+2+4 years degree)

    Agricultural Extension and Comm. /Agricultural Extension Education/Agril. Extension

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag./B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc.(Forestry)/B.F.Sc (10+2+4 years degree)

    Agricultural Statistics

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc.(Hort.) (10+2+4 years degree) with mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level

    Agril. Meteorology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc.(Hort.) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Agronomy

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. (10+2+4 years degree)

    Agril. Biochemistry

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.) / B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag., B.Sc. Hort.(10+2+4 years degree)

    Animal Husbandry


    Dairy Technology

    Live Stock Production & Management

    Genetics & Plant Breeding

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. (10+2+4 years degree)

    Entomology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc.(Forestry) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Nematology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag.(Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)Ag. /B.Sc.Hort.) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Horticulture

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc. Hort. (10+2+4 years degree)

    Plant Pathology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc.(Forestry) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Plant Physiology/Crop Physiology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. B.Sc.(Hort./B.Sc.(Forestry) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Soil Conservation & Water Management

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. /B.Sc.(Forestry) (10+2+4 years degree)

    Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. / (10+2+4 years degree)

    Seed Science & Technology

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag./B.Sc.(Hort.)/B.Sc.(Forestry) (10+2+4 years degree)

    M.Sc. (Horticulture)

    Fruit Science

    B.Sc.(Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)/ B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag./B.Sc. Hort. (10+2+4 years degree)

    Floriculture and Landscaping


    Post Harvest Technology

    Vegetable Science

    M.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science)

    Extension Education

    B.Sc.(H.Sc.)/B.Sc. Home Science (Hons.)

    Communication Management

    10+2+4 years degree (Three years degree holders are not eligible)

    Family Resource Management

    Food Science & Nutrition

    Human Development/Human Development and Family Studies

    Textiles and Clothing

    UPCATET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - UG Courses

    Courses

    Eligibility

    B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science/Community Science (Only for Girls)

    Intermediate in Art with Home Science as subject/PCB /PCM/ PCMB/Agri. Sci.

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (University Campus)

    Intermediate in Agri. Sci./PCB/PCM/PCMB

    B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry


    B. F. Sc. (Bachelor in Fisheries Science)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (Azamgarh Campus)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (Lakhimpur Kheri Campus)

    Documents required for UPCATET 2026 Application Form

    • A recent photo in JPG format with a size of 100–200 KB

    • A signature in JPG format with a size of 50–100 KB

    • A thumb impression of the left hand in JPG format with a size of 50–100 KB.

    • Documents related to category certificates must be in JPG format and no more than 200 KB.

    • Sports files (if any) in JPG format must not exceed 200 KB in size.

    How to fill the UPCATET 2026 Application Form?

    Candidates should fill up the UPCATET application form 2026 by following the instructions listed below.

    1. Applicants have to apply online for the UPCATET 2026 application form by going to the official website.
    2. Find the "New Registration" link on the UPCATET 2026 portal.
    3. Click the submit button once all the information has been entered.
    4. An OTP is sent to the mobile number you provided on the UPCATET application form 2026.
    5. Click "Submit" after entering the OTP you received in the application form.
    6. Candidates can proceed with the login process once their OTP has been validated for the UPCATET exam 2026.
    7. To apply online, go ahead and complete the login process by entering your registration number and password.
    8. Candidates have the option to modify their password after logging into the UPCATET portal.
    9. Students should fill out the UPCATET application form with their name, email address, mobile number, category, selection, prior education, and group paper.
    10. In the UPCATET application form 2026, upload the scanned documents in the appropriate file size.
    11. The UPCATET registration form requires the documents that follow to be uploaded: a photo, a signature, a left thumb impression, an education qualification certificate, and proof of residence in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
    12. Pay Online Application Fee
    13. Before paying the online application fee for the UPCATET application form 2026, thoroughly review all the information.
    14. Before making the online payment, make any necessary edits.
    15. Candidates can use a bank challan, credit card, debit card, or net banking to pay the online registration cost for UPCATET 2026.
    16. Print the application form UPCATET 2026 online.
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    UPCATET Application Fee 2026

    Category

    Application Fee

    SC/ST

    Rs. 1100

    General/OBC/EWS

    Rs. 1350

    UPCATET Application Correction 2026

    The application correction window of UPCATET 2026 will be opened in May. Candidates will be able to update the data they provided in the UPCATET application form as needed. They can even upload the documents again and choose a different programme or exam city.

    UPCATET Application Courses Details

    Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology provides UG and PG courses in various disciplines. Here is the list of UPCATET courses:

    UG Courses

    PG Courses

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (Lakhimpur Kheri Campus)

    M.Sc. (Community Science / Home Science)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science/Community Science (Only for Girls)

    M.Sc. (Agriculture)

    B. F. Sc. (Bachelor in Fisheries Science)

    M.Sc. (Horticulture)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry

    M.Sc. (Forestry)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (University Campus) Intermediate in Agri. Sci./PCB/PCM/PCMB

    B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (Azamgarh Campus)

    B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture

    Things to know about UPCATET

    • Uttar Pradesh's state-level entrance exam for admission to postgraduate and undergraduate agriculture programs in a variety of fields is called UPCATET.

    • For students who are residents of Uttar Pradesh, the UPCATET exam is administered once a year.

    • The UPCATET exam is administered offline, and four prestigious universities take part.

    • Known as the "First Agriculture University of Bundelkhand Region," Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, is a prominent state university in Uttar Pradesh.

    • Hindi and English are the two languages available for the UPCATET exam.

    • The second step in the UPCATET course admission process is UPCATET counseling.

    • There are 200 questions in all on the test, and the weighting

    • Weightage of marks is 600 marks

    • UPCATET exam duration is 3 Hours.

    • This exam has negative markings, and for each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted, and three marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the UPCATET application form 2026 be released?
    A:

    The UPCATET 2026 application form has been released on March 30.

    Q: What is the last date to submit the UPCATET application form 2026?
    A:

    The deadline to fill and submit the UPCATET 2026 form will be April 30.

    Q: What is the application fee for UPCATET 2026 examination.
    A:

     The UPCATET application fee will be Rs. 1100 for SC/ST candidates and Rs. 1350 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

    Q: What documents are required to fill the UPCATET application form 2026?
    A:

    Candidates need to upload a photo, signature, thumb impression, educational certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).

    Q: What is the age limit of UPCATET?
    A:

    Students applying for UPCATET PG 2026 should be 17 - 25 years of age. For UG programmes, candidates must be 16 to 22 years of age.

    Q: How many universities are there in UPCATET?
    A:

    There are 5 agricultural universities which accept admissions based on the UPCATET entrance examination.

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    Questions related to UPCATET

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    Have a question related to UPCATET ?

    Dear Aspirant

    Based on your UPCATET 2025 ranks, Combined UG Rank 3335, Group Rank 2070, Combined Category Rank 1905, and Group Category Rank 1137, and considering that you belong to the OBC category, you have a good chance of getting into B.Tech in Food Technology at SVPUAT, Meerut. This course

    Hi dear candidate,

    With the rank of 3335 rank in UPCATET exam along with OBC category, you can get admission for BTech Food Technology in SVPUAT Meerut as your rank falls in between the range of cut off for the specific course.

    Know more at:

    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of

    With a UPCATET rank of 6400 in the OBC category, your chances of getting a BSc Agriculture seat in a government university are very low, as the OBC cutoff usually closes around 5500 rank.

    However, you should still:

    Register for counselling – sometimes cutoff may extend slightly.

    Keep backup options

    Dear Candidate ,
    For a government BVSc College in UPCATET 2025 ( General Category),aim for a score of 320-330+ marks out 800 and for SC/ST aim for a score of 280-300.

    Top colleges include Mathura , Faizabad , Banda and Etawah.
    Admission is based on meerit + counseling ; higher

    Dear

    Yes, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT) in Modipuram, Meerut, offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program in Sugarcane Science and Technology. Established in the academic year 2023-24, this program is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in sugarcane cultivation, production, and processing.

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