byDinesh
Updated on - 6 May, 2024
UPCEE (the Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test) is an entrance test conducted at the state level by the Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh, for admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate programs of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, and Computer Application courses. The UPCET is generally done in June of every year which happens as a pen-paper written test in different exam centers in UP and other neighbouring areas. Accordingly for the year 2024 of UPCET, exam dates are scheduled in the second with thrid week of June 2024.
There are two examinations on UPCET. The first paper is for admission into B.Tech/B.Pharm/BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/MBA(Integrated) courses and in the second paper, the candidates are screened for MBA/MCA courses. Exp. Time is 3 hours and there are combined questions in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Aptitude. So the paper lasts for 3 hours and there are mixed questions in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Aptitude. An announcement is going to be made on last week of June 2024 by www.upcet.nic.in which is the official website. Only the candidates who attain the expected cut-off marks will be included in the first merit list, which plays an important role in the selection process. Counseling will be conducted in four rounds, scheduled till third week of July 2024, after mere five days of argument.
UPCET Syllabus Highlights 2024 | Description |
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Based on NCERT syllabus for Class 11 and 12 | Covers a wide range of topics in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology |
Physics | Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics |
Chemistry | Atomic Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Basic Organic Chemistry |
Mathematics | Sets, Relations and Functions, Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors |
Biology | Diversity of Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell, Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology and its Applications, Ecology and Environment |
Subject | Chapter | Weightage (approx.) |
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Physics | Mechanics | 35% |
Physics | Waves | 20% |
Physics | Electricity and Magnetism | 25% |
Physics | Optics | 10% |
Physics | Modern Physics | 10% |
Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | 40% |
Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | 30% |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | 30% |
Mathematics | Algebra | 30% |
Mathematics | Calculus | 30% |
Mathematics | Geometry | 20% |
Mathematics | Trigonometry | 10% |
Mathematics | Vectors | 10% |
Biology | Botany | 50% |
Biology | Zoology | 50% |
Subject | Book | Author |
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Physics | NCERT Physics Textbook for Class 11 and 12 | NCERT |
Physics | Concepts of Physics | H.C. Verma |
Physics | Objective Physics | D.C. Pandey |
Chemistry | NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class 11 and 12 | NCERT |
Chemistry | Physical Chemistry | O.P. Tandon |
Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee |
Chemistry | Organic Chemistry | Morrison and Boyd |
Mathematics | NCERT Mathematics Textbook for Class 11 and 12 | NCERT |
Mathematics | RD Sharma Objective Mathematics | R.D. Sharma |
Mathematics | Arihant Mathematics for JEE Main and Advanced | Arihant Publications |
Biology | NCERT Biology Textbook for Class 11 and 12 | NCERT |
Biology | Trueman's Objective Biology | Trueman Publications |
Biology | Dinesh Objective Biology | Dinesh Publications |
UPCET Exam Pattern 2024 | Details |
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Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper-Based) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Questions | 150 |
Type of Questions | Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Marking Scheme | 4 Marks for each correct answer and -1 Mark for each incorrect answer |
Exam Pattern | There are two papers in UPCET 2024: |