S. Vishnu Sharma
UPCET 2021 registration has commenced and students of Uttar Pradesh willing pursue higher education can apply till April 30.
About UPCET 2021
UPCET 2021 is expanded into Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test 2021 is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
Candidates who pass this exam can get admission into various professional courses offered by government and government aided institutions that are affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) and some other state universities of Uttar Pradesh.
The courses
The courses for which students can seek admission through UPCET 2021 are offered at regular undergraduate, post graduate and lateral entry levels in the above mentioned three universities.
UG courses at AKTU
# 4 year Bachelor of Pharmacy
(B.Pharm)
# 4 year Bachelor of Design
(B.Des)
# 4 year Bachelor of Hotel
# Management and Catering
Technology (BHMCT)
# 3 year Bachelor of Vocational
courses (B.Voc)
# 4 year Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA)
# 4 year Bachelor of Fashion and
Apparel Design (BFAD)
# 5 year Master of Computer
Applications (MCA) Integrated
# 5 year (MBA) Integrated
UG courses at MMMUT
# 3 year Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA)
# 4 year Bachelor of Pharmacy
(B.Pharm)
Postgraduate courses at AKTU
# 2 year Master of Computer
Applications (MCA)
Postgraduate courses at MMMUT
# 2 year Master of Computer
Applications (MCA)
# 2 year Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
# M.Sc. ( Maths)
# M.Sc. (Physics)
# M.Sc. (Chemistry)
# Twelve M.Tech specializations in 5
Engineering disciplines- Civil
Engg., Electronics & Comm. Engg.,
Mechanical Engg., Computer Sc. &
Engg. /Information Technology,
Electrical Engg.
Lateral entry courses at AKTU
# B.Tech. for Diploma holders
# B.Tech. for B.Sc. graduates
# B. Pharm.
Lateral entry courses at MMMUT
# B.Tech. –for Diploma holders
# B.Tech. for B.Sc. graduates
Lateral entry courses at HBTU
# B.Tech. –for Diploma
holders
# B.Tech. for B.Sc.
graduates
Point to remember
The admission into MBA course at AKTU will be done on the basis of CMAT (Common Management Admission Test).
UPCET 2021 covers the admission of MBA in MMMUT in Gorakhpur.
UPCET 2021 also covers admission to lateral entry to second year of B.Tech of HBTU in Kanpur.
Admissions into B.Tech, B.Arch and M.Tech (integrated) in AKTU or other universities in Uttar Pradesh will be done based on JEE Mains 2021 score from academic year 2021-22.
Eligibility
The condition of eligibilty depends on the type of the course applicants wishes to join through UPCET 2021.
Also read ‘JIPMAT 2021
Undergraduate course
A pass in plus-two with required pass percentage is needed to apply for undergraduate course through UPCET 2021.
The pass percentage would be 50 to 55 percent for general category candidates. The same for SC/ST/ category applicants would be 40 to 50 percent.
The subjects in plus-two would usually be maths, physics and chemistry and biology.
Post graduate courses
Applicants of post graduate courses must have passed bachelors degree in the respective discipline in which they wish to pursue post graduation.
The pass percentage would be 50 to 55 percent for general category candidates. The same for SC/ST/ category applicants would be 40 to 50 percent.
Lateral entry courses
Applicants targeting lateral entry courses must be holding a diploma or degree in science (BSc) with the required pass percentage.
Point to remember
The above mentioned eligibility criteria is general in nature.
Candidates can visit the official website of the respective universities to know the exact eligibility condition for each course.
Important dates
The submission of application for UPCET 2021 began from 1 April and applications can be submitted upto 5 pm of 30 April.
The registration fees in connection with UPCET 2021 can be paid till 11:50 pm of 30 April.
Corrections in the application forms submitted can be taken up from 2 to 5 May. UPCET 2021 will be conducted on 18 May.
The date for download of halltickets will be announced later on the website. Result declaration date will also be announced later on the website.
How to apply
The procedure to apply for UPCET 2021 is online. Individuals have to visit the official website of the exam hosted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
The official website is ‘https://upcet.nta.nic.in/WebinfoCms/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P’
Soon after the webpage downloads, applicants have to scroll down the page and click any of the two buttons ‘UPCET For UG 2021-Fill Registration Form’ or ‘UPCET For PG 2021-Fill Registration Form’
Applicants can click any one of the two buttons depending on the course they wish to apply.
Post clicking any one of the buttons, candidates can commence registration to obtain username and password.
Candidates can commence the process of application for UPCET 2021 after obtaining the username and password.
Candidates have to provide the required information during the registration, upload the needed documents and pay the registration fee and submit the application form.
Documents to be uploaded
The documents to be uploaded while filling the application form for UPCET 2021 are given below:
# Marksheets of 10th standard exam
# Marksheets of the qualifying exam – plus-two marksheets for UG programme and degree marksheet for PG programme
# Scanned image of applicant’s photo
# Scanned image of applicant’s signature
# Category certificate and other required certificates in case applicants claim privileges like reservation or age relaxation.
Point to remember
The above certificates to be uploaded can be scanned and saved either in JPG format or PDF format.
Applicants of UPCET 2021 are advised to read the information bulletin or instructions available on the official website of the exam.
The websites to have information are ‘www.nta.ac.in’ and ‘https://upcet.nta.nic.in’
Registration fee
The registration fee for UPCET 2021 applicants is Rs 1300 if they are from General/OBC/General EWS/Third Gender/Male.
The same for women candidates and applicants from SC/ST/PwD categories is Rs 650.
The methods to pay the registration fee for UPCET 2021 exam is online banking, debit card, credit card or PayTM.
Exam pattern
The exam will be held as a Computer Based Test and questions are to be in multiple choice format.
For undergraduate admission the questions will be on lessons related to maths, physics, chemistry and biology and other subjects taught plus-two level.
For postgraduate courses, questions related to subjects related to bachelors degree would appear.
In general common subjects like numerical ability, analytical aptitude will also be asked.
Point to remember
The above mentioned pattern is general in nature. Applicants can refer to the information bulletin related to UPCET 2021 for further information.
The information bulletin is accessible at ‘https://upcet.nta.nic.in/WebinfoCms/File/GetFile?FileId=1&LangId=P’
Contact
For any queries, candidates can call NTA Help Desk at 011 4075 9000 or write to NTA at ‘upcet@nta.ac.in’
Syllabus
Syllabus is available in the Information Brochure for UPCET 2021 hosted on the websites ‘www.mmmut.ac.in’ ‘www.aktu.ac.in’ and ‘www.hbtu.ac.in’
Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus carefully as contained on the respective websites and prepare for UPCET 2021.
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