The Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE), now conducted as UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test), is a state-level entrance exam for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and management courses in colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The exam is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow.
This blog post provides all the essential details about UPSEE 2025, including application procedures, important dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and the counseling process.
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UPSEE UPCET 2025 Application Process
The application process for UPSEE 2025 will be conducted online. Candidates need to complete the application form within the given timeline.
Steps to Apply for UPSEE 2025:
- Visit the official website: aktu.ac.in
- Register with required details like name, email, and mobile number.
- Receive login credentials on the registered mobile number and email.
- Log in and complete the application form by filling in personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload scanned documents such as passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee using credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference.
UPSEE 2025 Application Fee:
| Category | Registration Fee |
| General / OBC | Rs. 1300/- |
| SC / ST / Female / PWD | Rs. 650/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
UPSEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Nationality: Indian/NRI/OCI/PIO candidates are eligible.
- Domicile: Candidates must have a domicile of Uttar Pradesh or be eligible under the reservation policies.
- Age Limit: No age limit for UG courses.
- Educational Qualification:
- For B.Tech: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- For B.Pharma: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- For B.Arch: 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
- Minimum Marks Required:
- General/OBC: 45% aggregate in 10+2.
- SC/ST: 40% aggregate in 10+2.
UPSEE 2025 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: January 2025
- Last Date to Apply: March 2025
- Admit Card Release: April 2025
- Exam Date: May 2025
- Answer Key Release: June 2025
- Result Declaration: June 2025
- Counseling Process Begins: July 2025
UPSEE 2025 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- No negative marking
- Language: English and Hindi
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 50 | 200 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 200 |
| Mathematics/Biology | 50 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 600 |
UPSEE 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus for UPSEE 2025 is based on NCERT topics from Class 11 and 12.
- Physics: Laws of motion, work-energy-power, thermodynamics, electromagnetic waves, optics.
- Chemistry: Periodic table, organic chemistry, equilibrium, biomolecules, electrochemistry.
- Mathematics: Trigonometry, calculus, algebra, probability, coordinate geometry.
- Biology: Genetics, evolution, human physiology, ecology, reproduction.
UPSEE 2025 Admit Card
- The admit card will be available online.
- Candidates must log in to download it.
- It is mandatory to carry the admit card along with valid ID proof to the exam center.
UPSEE 2025 Answer Key
- The official answer key will be released after the exam.
- Candidates can challenge the answer key within a specified timeframe by paying a processing fee.
- The final answer key will be released after reviewing objections.
UPSEE 2025 Result
- Results will be available on the official website.
- Candidates can check their scores and ranks by logging into their accounts.
- The rank list will be prepared based on the final answer key.
UPSEE 2025 Cut-Off
- The cut-off varies based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty level, and seat availability.
- Expected cut-off for different categories:
- General/OBC: 25% marks
- SC/ST: 20% marks
UPSEE 2025 Counseling Process
- Conducted by AKTU through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling).
- Candidates must register for counseling and select their preferred colleges and courses.
- Seats are allotted based on merit, preferences, and seat availability.
- Document verification is mandatory before final admission.
Documents Required for Counseling:
- UPSEE 2025 Rank Card
- 10+2 Marksheet and Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (for UP candidates)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for reservation benefits)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN, etc.)
Conclusion
UPSEE (UPCET) 2025 is an essential entrance exam for students seeking admission to engineering, pharmacy, and management courses in top colleges of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should stay updated with official notifications, complete their registration process on time, and prepare thoroughly using NCERT books and previous years’ papers.
For more details and the latest updates, visit the official website of AKTU: www.aktu.ac.in.
