UPCET 2021: Exam to be conducted tomorrow; Check exam guidelines and instructions here
Team Careers360 | September 4, 2021 | 05:43 PM IST | 3 mins read
The NTA is going to conduct the UPCET test tomorrow in CBT mode, candidates are advised to download the admit card and check exam day instructions here.
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET) from tomorrow, September 5, 2021. The UPCET entrance examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode for the duration of 2 hours. The UPCET 2021 exam will be held from 8 am to 10 am. The question paper of UPCET 2021 will consist of four sections - English Language, Number Aptitude, Thinking and Decision Making, and General Awareness. Candidates should also note that there will be no negative marking.
The authority has mentioned the UPCET exam day guidelines on the admit card. Candidates are required to follow all these guidelines during the UPCET 2021 exam. UPCET 2021 will be held at various examination centers in 57 cities across India. According to the exam centers, out of 57 cities, 41 centers are in Uttar Pradesh and the rest are in other states of India.
UPCET 2021 Important dates
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UPCET programmes |
UPCET dates |
UPSEE exam timing |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
September 5, 2021 |
Shift I: 8 am to 10 am |
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M.Sc. (Maths/ Physics/ Chemistry) |
September 5, 2021 |
Shift II: 12 pm to 2 pm |
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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) |
September 5, 2021 |
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M. Tech. (Civil/ Computer Science & Engg./ Information Technology/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronics & Comm. Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering) |
September 5, 2021 |
Shift III: 4 pm to 6 pm |
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MCA (Master of Computer Application) |
September 5, 2021 |
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MCA (Integrated) |
September 6, 2021 |
Shift I: 8 am to 10 am |
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B.Tech. (Lateral Entry for Diploma holders) |
September 6, 2021 |
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B. Pharm. (Lateral Entry) |
September 6, 2021 |
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BHMCT, B. Des, BFA, BFAD, B. Voc. And MBA (Integrated)) |
September 6, 2021 |
Shift II: 12 pm to 2 pm |
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First-year of BBA |
September 6, 2021 |
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B. Pharm |
September 6, 2021 |
Shift III: 4 pm to 6 pm |
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B. Tech (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduates) |
September 6, 2021 |
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First-year of B. Tech. (BT) First-year of B. Tech (AG) |
September 6, 2021 |
UPCET 2021 admit card
The candidates should download the UPCET admit card from the official website of UPCET and should carry it to the examination centre, without which candidates will not be allowed to take the UPCET 2021 exam. The details mentioned on UPCET admit card includes
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Student’s name
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Student’s father’s name
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Student’s gender
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Photograph and signature of the student
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Test centre name and address
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Category/ Sub-category
UPCET exam pattern 2021
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of UPCET 2021 exam |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
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Type of questions |
Objective type comprising multiple choice question (MCQs) |
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Duration of the UPCET exam |
2 hours (120 Minutes) |
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Marking scheme |
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There are 4 sections in the UPCET question paper, check the below table to know the number of questions per each section and their weightage.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
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English Language |
25 |
100 |
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Number Aptitude |
25 |
100 |
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Thinking and Decision Making |
25 |
100 |
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General Awareness |
25 |
100 |
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Total |
100 |
400 |
UPCET 2021 exam day guidelines
Candidates appearing for tomorrow's UPSEE exam must follow the following instructions
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It is mandatory to carry UPCET admit card 2021 for the entrance exam along with a valid photo ID proof to the UPCET 2021 exam centres.
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Students must reach their allotted UPCET exam centres at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
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Candidates will not be allowed to carry any electronic devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth, calculators, smartwatches to the examination hall.
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Students must follow all COVID norms like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, etc. at the UPCET exam centres.
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Candidates carrying any text material, printed or written, scraps of paper or any other material other than those inside the examination room will be barred from participating in the examination.
About UPCET 2021
UPCET is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency. Through the UPCET exam , the candidates are offered admissions into various undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses into private unaided institutions affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), and some other state universities of Uttar Pradesh and Government/ Govt aided institutions for the academic session 2021-2022.
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