UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Subjects, Weightage

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UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024

UPCATET 2024 exam pattern is prescribed by the conducting authority of the UPCATET exam. According to the latest UPCATET exam pattern 2024, the question paper consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The duration of the exam is 3 hours as per UPCATET 2024 exam pattern. The UCATET 2024 exam is conducted for 600 marks. The UPCATET exam is administered in offline mode as per the UPCATET exam pattern 2024. 

Candidates preparing for the UPCATET 2024 exam should be familiar with the entire UPCATET 2024 exam pattern and UPCATET syllabus 2024. Candidates will understand what questions will be asked in the exam and how to answer them if they are familiar with the UPCATET exam pattern 2024. UPCATET 2024 exam pattern will also assist candidates in developing an appropriate UPCATET 2024 preparation strategy. Candidates can find all the information about the UPCATET exam pattern 2024 on this page including pattern, marking scheme and so on!

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Highlights of UPCATET Exam Pattern 2024

Given below are some of the important UPCATET 2024 exam pattern highlights:

Name of the Exam

UPCATET 2024

Mode of Exam

Offline

Number of Papers

1

Programmes

UG, PG & PhD

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Type of Questions

MCQ (Multiple Type Questions)

Total Marks

600

Language of the Paper

Hindi & English

UPCATET 2024 Exam Pattern for UG Programs

According to UPCATET exam pattern 2024, for the UG programs, there will be a total of 200 MCQ type questions. The UPCATET question paper will be divided into 4 groups: PCM, PCB, PAG and PHS. The candidates who have opted for PCMB in 12th can either opt for PCM or PCB. The programs for which each paper group will be conducted is listed below:

Paper Group

Programs Included

PCM

B.Tech, Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science

PCB

Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science, and Veterinary Science

PAG

Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Home Science, B.Tech in Biotechnology, B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, and Forestry

PHS

B.Sc Home Science

The detailed UPCATET pattern for each group demonstrating the number of questions, marking pattern, etc. is explained in the table below:

Group of Paper

Subjects

Number of Questions

Group of Questions

Marks Included

PCM

General Studies

20

A

60

Physics

50

B

150

Chemistry

50

C

150

Biology

80

D

240

PCB

General Studies

20

A

60

Physics

50

B

150

Chemistry

50

C

150

Biology

80

D

240

PAG

General Studies

20

A

60

Agricultural Physics

25

B

150

Agricultural Chemistry

25

Agricultural Zoology

25

C

150

Agricultural Botany 

25

Agronomy

25

D

240

Animal Husbandry & Dairying

10

Horticulture

15

Agricultural Engineering

10

Agricultural Statistics & Maths

20

PHS

General Studies

20

A

60

English

25

B

150

Hindi

25

Sociology

20

C

150

Economics

15

Geography

15

Home Science

80

D

240

UPCATET 2024 Exam Pattern for PG Programs

The UPCATET paper for PG programmes will be 3 hours long (except for MBA) and worth 600 points. The PG programme syllabus will be determined by the subjects chosen by the candidates in the UG programme.

The detailed UPCATET exam pattern 2024 for UPCATET PG programmes is explained in the below table:

Program

Abbreviation

Subjects

Number of Question

Group of Question

M.Sc. (Home Science)

MHS

General Studies

25

A

Food and Nutrition

35

B

Home Management

35

Child Development

34

Home Science Extension Education

34

C

Clothing & Textiles

32

Statistics

M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Sc.

(Hort.)

MAG

General Studies

25

A

Agronomy & Agrometeorology

15

B

Horticulture

25

Soil Science

9

Agricultural Engineering

9

Animal Husbandry & Dairying

9

Agricultural Biochemistry

9

Genetics & Plant Breeding

11

Extension Education

9

Entomology

9

Plant Pathology & Nematology

9

Agricultural Economics

9

Seed Technology

6

Soil Conservation

7

C

Statistics

14

Biotechnology

15

Forestry

10

M.V.Sc.

MVS

General Studies

25

A

Vet. Microbiology

10

B

L.P.M.

15

Surgery & Radiology

10

Animal Genetics & Breeding

10

Animal Nutrition

10

Physiology and Biochemistry

20

Pharmacology & Toxicology

15

Parasitology

10

C

Pathology

10

Epidemiology & Public Health

10

Gynaecology

10

Medicine

15

Extension

10

Veterinary Anatomy

10

Livestock Products Technology

10

M.Tech.

Agricultural

Engineering/ Process

and Food

Engineering /

Irrigation and

Drainage Engineering/

Farm Machinery and

Power Engineering/

Soil Water

Conservation

Engineering

MTA

General Studies

25

A

Milling of Agril. Produce

26

B

Storage Engg.

26

Engineering Properties of Biomaterial

26

C

Heat and Mass Transfer

22

Dairy and Food Engg.

26

Farm Machinery and Power

22

Soil and Water conservation and Irrigation Engg.

27

M.Tech. (Mechanical

Engg.

MTM

General Studies

25

A

Thermodynamics, I.C. Engine

24

B

Power Plant Engg.

24

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

24

Heat and Mass Transfer

25

Fluid Mechanics

25

Machine Design

26

C

Production Engg. Industrial Engg.

27

M.Tech./M.Sc. Plant

Molecular Biology

& Biotechnology

MTB

General Studies

25

A

Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg.

23

B

Cell Biology

23

Pathology & Microbiology

23

Immunology / Animal Biotechnology

23

Biochemistry & Physiology

23

C

Commercial Biotechnology

23

Recombinant DNA Technology

23

Bioinformatics

14

MBA (Agri-Business)

MBA

General Knowledge, reasoning and aptitude

70

General English of High School Standard

30

M.F.Sc. (Master of

Fisheries Science)

MFR

General Studies

25

A

Aquaculture

38

B

Fisheries Resource Management

36

Aquatic Environment Management

33

Aquatic Animal Health Management

28

Fish Processing Technology

20

C

Fisheries Engineering

10

Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics

10

M.Sc. Forestry

MFS

General Studies

25

A

Principles of Silviculture

20

B

Silvicultural Systems

20

Forest Mensuration

20

Wood Science & Technology

10

Fundamentals of Forest Protection

20

Agroforestry

20

C

Social Forestry

20

Forest Ecology and Management

20

Forest Nursery and Afforestation Techniques

20

UPCATET 2024 Exam Pattern for PhD Programs

The UPCATET 2024 exam for PhD program will be conducted for a total of 2 hours. There will be 100 questions in the exam constitution for a total of 300 marks. The UPCATET exam pattern 2024 for PhD programs is given in the table below:

Program

Abbreviation

Subjects

Number of Questions

Group of Questions

Ph.D. (Agriculture)

PDA

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D. (Horticulture)

PDH

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D.  (Home Science)

PDHS

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D. (Veterinary Science)

PDV

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D.  (Agril. Engg.)

PDT

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D. Forestry

PDFR

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D. Plant Molecular

Biology & Biotechnology

PDB

General Studies

20

A

Statistics

20

B

Concerned Subject

60

C

Ph.D. FisheriesPDFGeneral Studies20A
Statistics20B
Concerned Subject60C

UPCATET Marking Scheme 2024

In UPCATET 2024, each correct answer will have 3 marks awarded. SImilarly, 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. There will be no negative marking for the unattempted questions.

Course

Total Questions

Total Marks

Time Limit

UG

200

600

3 Hour

PG

200

600

3 Hour

MBA

100

300

2 Hour

PhD

100

300

2 Hour

UPCATET Tie-Breaking Policy 2024

In case two or more candidates score the same marks in the UPCATET 2024 exam, there will be a tie breaking policy to decide who will get the higher merit in the exam. The UPCATET 2024 tie breaking policy is jotted below for different programs:

  • For PhD programs, the preference of merit will be on the basis of score obtained in group C>B>A. If the tie still persists, the candidate who’s age is the lowest will be preferred.

  • For PG programs, the preference of merit will be on the basis of score obtained in group A>B>C. If the tie still persists, the candidate who’s age is the lowest will be preferred.

  • For the PhD program, the preference of merit will be on the basis of score obtained in group C>B>A. If the tie still persists, the candidate who’s age is the lowest will be preferred.

Preparation Tips for UPCATET 2024

Candidates who are preparing for the UPCATET 2024 should know the following preparation tips. The UPCATET 2024 preparation tips help the students to create a study plan to crack the exam. These useful tips will help you to get the most out of your preparation time.

  • Know the important topics, syllabus, and UPCATET pattern 2024 before start preparing for the exam. 
  • Make short and long notes along with the formulas to use later for revision. 
  • Solve previous years' papers to understand the UPCATET 2024 exam pattern, structure and exam format. 
  • Solve mock test papers to understand time management in the UPCATET 2024 exam. 

Important Books for UPCATET 2024

The table below shows the UPCATET 2024 best books to ace the UPCATET 2024 exam:

Name of the Book

Publisher/Author Name

UPCATET Entrance Guide for BSc & BTech

SK Publisher

BSc Agriculture Entrance Exam

Arihant Publisher

B.Sc Agriculture Entrance Exam

New Vishal Publication

Agri-Scan

P.D Chaudhary

Fundamentals of Agriculture

R.L Arya, Sonam Arya, Renu Ary  Janardhan Kumar

Agriculture at a Glance

R K Sharma

Agriculture Exam`s Made Easy

Getal Pallavi

General Agriculture for ICAR

Jain Brothers

Fundamentals of Agriculture Volume 1&2

Arun Katyayan

Agriculture Exam`s Made Easy

N Shashidhara

A Competitive Book of Agriculture

Nem Raj Sunda

Mission Horticulture

Vipesh Garg

Handbook of Horticulture

K L Chadha

Vision Horticulture

Parashuram S Gayakawad

Instant Horticulture

S N Gupta

Essence of Horticulture

A R Karale, CD Badgujar and J D Adiga, M S Patil

Glaustas Horticulture

P Muthukumar & R Selvakumar

General and Applied Ichthyology

SK Gupta

A Text Book to Fishery Science and Indian Fisheries

Dr CBL Srivastava

Post- Harvest Technology of Fish and Fish Products

KK Balachandran

UPCATET 2024 Syllabus

Check out the detailed UPCATET syllabus 2024 in the table below:

Course

Topics

PCB

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies

PCM

Physics, Chemistry, Maths, General Studies

PAG

General Knowledge, Agriculture Chemistry, Agriculture Zoology,  Agriculture Physics, Horticulture, Agriculture Botany, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agronomy, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Statistics & Maths

PHS

Hindi, General Knowledge, English, Sociology, Home Science, Geography, Economics

UPCATET Previous Year’s Papers

The UPCATET previous years question papers help to analyse the UPCATET 2024 paper pattern and understand the exam. The question papers also help you to know the important topics from previous years. The papers will also help you to understand, analyse, and enhance the marks for the exam. 

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FAQs about UPCATET Exam Pattern

What are the qualifying marks for the UPCATET exam?

Candidates require a minimum of 50% marks in the 12th class. 

Does the UPCATET exam have a negative marking?

No. The UPCATET exam doesn’t have a negative marking scheme. 
 

UPCATET exam is conducted in which language?

The UPCATET exam conducts in English and Hindi languages. 

What is the mode of the UPCATET exam?

The UPCATET exam is conducted in offline mode, which is a pen and paper-based exam. 

How many questions are on the UPCATET exam?

There is a total of 200 questions in the UPCATET exam. 

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