UPCATET 2026 Syllabus, Get Complete Exam Pattern

The syllabus for the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is prescribed by the conducting university for the academic session 2026. Understanding the latest UPCATET Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern is essential for candidates preparing for admission to UG, PG, and PhD programmes offered by participating State Agricultural Universities of Uttar Pradesh. The examination will assess candidates on subject-specific topics along with general studies as per the prescribed syllabus.

UPCATET Syllabus 2026

UPCATET is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to various Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Engineering, and other allied courses. Candidates should thoroughly review the syllabus and exam pattern before beginning their preparation.

UPCATET Syllabus Overview

NDUAT will conduct an offline MCQ test to shortlist candidates for admission in State Agriculture Universities. Here are some general details related to the UPCATET Syllabus 2026. Have a look at the UPCATET 2026 Syllabus details as summed up in the below table.

UPCATET Exam Pattern 2026

Before starting preparation, candidates must understand the latest UPCATET Exam Pattern 2026. The examination consists of objective-type questions and follows a negative marking scheme.

UPCATET Syllabus 2026 Detailed

Candidates can check the UPCATET Syllabus 2026 for UG, PG, and PhD courses. The syllabus for the UPCATET Offline Examination has been discussed section-wise below.

For the UG Examination, the Topics offered in the Examination are

Subject-Wise Syllabus for UG Courses

Physics

• Introduction to Physics
• Universe
• The Solar System and Satellites
• Resistance of a Conductor
• Refraction of Light
• Refraction of light by Spherical Mirrors
• Reflection of Light
• Refraction of light by Spherical Lenses
• Refraction of light through a glass prism
• The Human Eye and its defects
• Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids and Gases
• Mechanical Properties of Fluids
• Sound: Doppler Effect and Echo
• Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
• Waves
• The Kinetic Theory Of Matter
• The Four Fundamental Forces
• Special and General Theories of Relativity
• Radioactivity
• Nuclear Fission and Fusion
• Motion and Mechanics
• Heat and Work
• Electromagnetism
• Electric Current

Chemistry

• Atoms, Molecules, and Chemical Arithmetic
• Atomic Structure
• Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry
• The Periodic Table and Chemical Families
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• Coordination Compounds
• Solid State
• Liquid State
• Gaseous State

Biology

•  Chemical Coordination
• Genetics-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
• Animal Morpho
• Mineral Nutrients
• Anatomy of Flowering Plants
• Cell Division
• Environmental Issues pollutions and its after-effects
• Application of Biotechnology
• Sensory System
• Biomedical Technologies
• Excretion, Movement and Locomotion, lungs and Respiration, Fungi, and Food production Breeding.

General Studies

• General Science
•  Our Environment
• History of India
• Independent India
•  Indian Politics and Economy
•  Sports
•  History, Geography, and the Culture
•  Information and Communication Technology

Subject-Wise Syllabus for PG Courses

M.Sc. (Community Science/Home Science)

• Food and Nutrition
• General Studies
• Home Science Extension Education
• Home Management
• Clothing and Textiles
• Statistics
• Child Development

M.Sc. Biotechnology

• General Studies
• Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg.
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Bioinformatics
• Pathology & Microbiology
• Cell Biology
• Immunology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Commercial Biotechnology
• Biochemistry & Physiology,

M. Sc. (Agriculture.)/M.Sc. (Horticulture)

• General Knowledge,
• Horticulture
• Soil Science
• Agronomy and Agrometeorology
• Agril. Engg.
• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry and Dairy
• Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Biotechnology
• Extension Education
• Entomology
• Agril. Economics
• Seed Technology
• Plant Pathology and Nematology
• Statistics
• Biotechnology
• Forestry
• Soil Conservation

M.V.Sc.

• General Knowledge
• L.P.M.
• Surgery & Radiology,
• Vet. Microbiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Physiology and Biochemistry
• Pathology
• Epidemiology & Public Health
• Parasitology
• Medicine
• Extension
• Gynecology

M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering

• General Knowledge
• Milling of Agril. Produce
• Storage Engg.
•  Engineering Properties of Bio-material
• Heat and Mass Transfer
•  Dairy and Food Engg.
•  Farm Machinery and Power
• Soil and Water conservation andIrrigation Engg.

M.Tech. (Mechanical Engg)

• General Knowledge
• Thermodynamics, I.C. Engine 24
• Power Plant Engg. 24
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 24
• Heat and Mass Transfer 25
• Fluid Mechanics 25
• Machine Design 26
• Production Engg. Industrial Engg

M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science)

• General Knowledge
• Aquaculture
•  Fisheries Resource Management
• Aquatic Environment Management
• Aquatic Animal Health Management
• Fish Processing Technology
•  Fisheries Engineering
• Fisheries Extension, Economics, and Statistics

M.Sc. Forestry

• General Knowledge
• Principles of Silviculture
• Silvicultural Systems
• Forest Mensuration
• Wood Science & Technology
•  Fundamentals of Forest Protection
• Agroforestry
• Social Forestry
• Forest Ecology and Management
•  Forest Nursery and Afforestation Techniques

MBA (Agri-Business Management)

• General Knowledge
•  General English of High School Standard

Subject-Wise Syllabus For Ph.D. program

Statistics (Common Subject)

• Measures of central tendency and dispersion
• Skewness and kurtosis
• Probability
• Normal distribution (properties only)
• Test of significance (t, Z, f, and X2 – test)
• Regression and correlation (including partial and multiple correlations with their test of significance)
• Sampling theory concerning crop estimation survey (random, stratified, and multistage sampling).
• Analysis of variance
• Principles of experimental designs
• Completely Randomized Design
• Randomized Block Design
• Latin Square Design
• Factorial Experiments (23 factorial experiments)
• Split Plot design
• Analysis of Covariance
• Missing plot Technique ( in R.B.D. and L.S.D. with one value missing)
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MBA (Agri. Business) Program

• General Knowledge
• Reasoning & Aptitude
• General English of High School Standard