UPCET 2025 Exam Pattern

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UPCET Pattern

The UPCET 2025 exam pattern is designed to assess candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and other participating institutions in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Understanding the UPCET 2025 exam pattern is essential for adequate preparation. It helps candidates manage their time and focus on subject-wise weightage. Candidates can download the official syllabus and exam pattern PDF from the UPCET website to get detailed insights into topics and marking schemes. This will significantly enhance their readiness for the exam and help them secure higher ranks in the UPCET 2025 exam rankings.

Highlights of the exam pattern include:

  • Type of Questions: All questions are objective type, i.e., Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Medium of Exam: The question paper is available in both English and Hindi.
  • Marking Scheme: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Candidates preparing for the UPCET exam of Physics and other subjects should focus on the prescribed syllabus and practice regularly to understand the question style. Knowing the UPCET exam pattern not only helps in efficient preparation but also improves time management during the test.

UG Courses

Section Questions to be attempted Total questions Questions Type Duration
Section IA 40 50 Reading comprehension (based on different languages – Factual literary & Narrative,Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary) 45 minutes for each language
Section IB
Section II- Domain 40 50 Input Text for MCQ based questions (based on 12th NCERT syllabus) 45 minutes for each domain specific subjects
Section III- General Tests 60 75
  • Input text may be used for MCQ Based Questions
  • General Knowledge, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning
60 minutes
Total 180 questions 225 questions - 195 minutes

PG Courses

Examination for admission to Subject No. of questions Total marks Duration of examination
MCA Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 25 100 02 hours
Reasoning and logical deduction 25 100
Mathematics 25 100
Computer Awareness 25 100
Total 100 400
MCA (Integrated) Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 25 100 02 hours
Reasoning and logical deduction 25 100
Mathematics/Statistics/Accounts 50 200
Total 150 400
B. Tech. (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) Engineering Aptitude 100 400 02 hours
Total 100 400
B. Tech. (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduate) Mathematics 50 200 02 hours
Computer Concepts 50 200
Total 100 400
B.Pharm (Lateral Entry) Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I 50 200 02 hours
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II 50 200
Total 100 400
MBA Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 25 100 02 hours
Reasoning and logical deduction 25 100
General Knowledge and current affairs 25 100
English Language 25 100
Total 100 400
M.Sc. (Maths/ Physics/Chemistry) Core subject opted (Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry) 75 300 02 hours
Total 75 300
M.Tech. (Civil Engineering / Computer science & Engineering/IT / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Communications Engg. and Mechanical Engineering) Core subject opted (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic and Communications/ Computer Science and Engineering/ IT) 75 300 02 hours
Total 75 300

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
The UPCET question paper is available in both English and Hindi.
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

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