National Testing Agency (NTA), the central body established by the Ministry of Education (MoE) is the conducting body of UPCET 2022. NTA has replaced AKTU and MMMUT as the conducting bodies of the exam, which used to conduct UPSEE and MET respectively. NTA will conduct UPCET as the common exam for admission to various UG and PG courses offered by both of these universities and it will also be responsible for lateral entry admissions to the BTech courses offered by HBTU Kanpur. NTA will be conducting UPCET-2022 in the computer-based test mode.
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Formerly known as UPSEE, Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test (UPCET) 2022 is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur. The exam is a gateway for admission to various courses including Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Design (BDes), Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT), Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Lateral Entry, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), etc.
History of UPCET
UPCET was earlier known as Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE) conducted by AKTU and Malaviya Entrance Exam (MET) conducted by MMMUT. Till 2020, the exam was conducted in offline and online mode by the respective universities. However, from 2022, UPSEE was renamed to UPCET and now is also the gateway exam for admission to the courses offered by MMMUT in addition to AKTU.
UPCET 2022 (UPSEE) Conducting Body
UPCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
National Test Agency (NTA), as the new conducting body of UPCET 2022 (formerly UPSEE) prescribes the UPCET 2022 Eligibility Criteria for all candidates who wish to appear for the exam. Candidates must make sure that they meet the conditions specified in the eligibility criteria of UPCET 2022 before filling up the UPCET 2022 application form. The eligibility of the candidate will be checked during the document verification process during the UPCET 2022 counselling process and if any discrepancy is found, the candidate may be disqualified from the admission process.
UPCET 2022 Exam Pattern
UPCET 2022 will be a combination of the two exams i.e. UPSEE organized by AKTU and MET organized by MMMUT. It will be organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG courses offered by both of these universities will have to appear for UPCET 2022. UPCET 2022 will comprise 11 different papers conducted for various courses offered in the exam. The UPCET 2022 Exam Pattern will be different for each course. However, the exam will only be conducted in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The test will be held in both English and Hindi, depending on the course chosen by the aspirant.
UPCET 2022 Syllabus
UPCET is conducted for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates to accommodate the most number of students with the subject of their choice. The UPCET syllabus is designed separately for undergraduate applicants and graduate applicants. The entire syllabus is available here.
UPCET 2022 Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Syllabus
The following syllabus is followed for the Numerical Aptitude section of UPCET 2022.
Arithmetic |
Numerical Calculations |
Simple Algebra |
Arithmetical Questions up to 10th Standard |
Geometry |
Trigonometry |
Profit & Loss and Interest Calculations |
Common Use of Science (Physics & Chemistry) |
Health & Nutrition |
Data/ Table Analysis |
Calculation of Percentages, Fraction, Square Root etc. |
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UPCET 2022 Reasoning and Logical Deduction Syllabus
Given below are the topics covered in the Reasoning syllabus of UPCET 2022.
Creative Thinking |
Verbal Reasoning |
Unfamiliar Relationships |
Finding Pattern Trends |
Assessment of Figures & Diagrams |
Odd One Out |
Fill In the Series |
Syllogisms |
Numerical Series Completion |
Geometrical designs & Identification |
Selection of Related Letters/ Words/ Numbers/ Figures |
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UPCET 2022 General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus
Given below is the syllabus of the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section in UPCET 2022.
Historical Events |
Business and Trade |
Countries and Currencies |
Who's Who |
Sports and Games |
Political, Social, Cultural & Economical Events |
Issues Related to Trade, Industry, Sports, Economy, Culture and Science |
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UPCET 2022 English Language Syllabus
The syllabus for the English Language section in UPCET 2022 is given below.
Grammar |
Vocabulary |
Sentence Completion |
Synonyms & Antonyms |
Uncommon Words |
Word Meanings |
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Relationship Between Words and Phrases and Comprehension of Passages |
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Fill in The Blanks |
Reading Comprehension |
Complete Improve Sentences with Correct Use of Verbs, Adverbs, Pronouns and Adjectives |
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UPCET 2022 Design Aptitude Syllabus
The syllabus for the Design Aptitude section in UPCET 2022 has been provided below.
Pictorial and Diagrammatic Questions to Test the Understand of Transformation and Manipulation of 2D and 3D Objects and Their Spatial Relationships |
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Practical and Everyday Mechanical and Scientific Concepts |
Ability to Discern Subtle Differences in Visual Properties and Aesthetic Outcomes |
Detect Concealed Properties in Ordinary Things, People, Situations and Events, and Thinking Critically About Them |
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UPCET 2022 Engineering Aptitude Syllabus
The syllabus for the Engineering Aptitude section in the syllabus for BTech (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) paper in UPCET 2022 is given below.
Engineering Graphic |
Engineering Mechanics |
Elements of Computer Science |
Basic Electrical Engineering |
Basic Electronics Engineering |
Basic Work Shop Practice |
Basic Electrical Engineering |
Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths of Diploma Level |
UPCET 2022 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Syllabus
Candidates applying for Lateral Entry BPharm admissions in UPCET 2022 must take note of the syllabus for the Pharmaceutical Chemistry section. The question paper will contain Pharmaceutical Chemistry - I and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II sections, and the syllabus for both can be found below.
UPCET 2022 Pharmaceutical Chemistry - I Syllabus
Pharmaceutics - I |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry - I |
Pharmacognosy |
Biochemistry and Clinical Physiology |
Health Education and Community Pharmacy |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
UPCET 2022 Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II Syllabus
Pharmaceutics - II |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II |
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence |
Drug Store and Business Management |
Pharmacology and Toxicology |
Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy |
UPCET 2022 (UPSEE) Mathematics Syllabus
Given below is the syllabus for the Mathematics section in UPCET 2022.
Topic |
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Algebra |
Sets Relations & Functions, De-Morgan's Law, Mapping Inverse Relations, Equivalence Relations, Peano's Axioms, Definition of Rationals and Integers through Equivalence Relation, Indices and Surds, Solutions of Simultaneous and Quadratic Equations, A.P., G.P. and H.P., Special Sums i.e. ∑n2 and ∑n3 (n∑N ), Partial Fraction, Binomial Theorem for any Index, Exponential Series, Logarithm and Logarithmic Series. Determinants and their use in solving Simultaneous Linear Equations, Matrices, Algebra of Matrices, Inverse of a Matrix, Use of Matrix for Solving Equations |
Vectors |
Algebra of Vectors, Scalar and Vector Products of 2 and 3 vectors, and their Applications. |
Trigonometry |
Identities, Trigonometric Equations, Properties of Triangles, Solution of Triangles, Heights and Distances, Inverse Function, Complex Numbers and their Properties, Cube Roots of Unity, De-Moivre's Theorem. Coordinate Geometry: Pair of Straight Lines, Circles, General Equation of Second Degree, Parabola, Ellipse and Hyperbola, Tracing of Conics. |
Calculus |
Limits & Continuity of Functions, Differentiation of Function of Function, Tangents & Normal, Simple Examples of Maxima & Minima, Indeterminate Forms, Integration of Function by Parts, Substitution and Partial Fraction, Definite Integral, Application to Volumes and Surfaces of Frustums of Sphere, Cone and Cylinder, Differential Equations of 1st order and of 1st Degree. |
Statics |
Composition of Coplanar, Concurrent and Parallel Forces Moments and Couples Resultant of Set of Coplanar Forces and Condition of Equilibrium, Determination of Centroid in Simple Cases, Problems Involving Friction |
Probability |
Definition, Dependent and Independent Events, Numerical Problem on Addition and Multiplication, Theorem of Probability |
Dynamics |
Velocity, Composition of Velocity, Relative Velocity, Acceleration, Composition of Accelerations, Motion |
UPCET 2022 (UPSEE) Computer Concepts Syllabus
Following is the detailed syllabus of the Computer Topics section of UPCET 2022.
Topic |
Sub-Topics |
Operating System Basics |
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Computer Basics |
Organization of Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of Instructions in CPU, Input/ Output Devices, Computer Memory, Memory Organization. |
Computer Architecture |
Block Structure of Computers, Communication Between Processor and I/O Devices, Interrupts |
Data Representation |
Representation of Characters, Integers, Binary and Hexadecimal Representation, Binary Arithmetic – Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Signed Arithmetic and Two’s Complement Arithmetic, Floating Point Representation of Numbers, Normalized Floating Point Representation, Boolean Algebra, Truth Tables, Venn Diagrams |
Data Structures |
Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues |
Computer Language |
Assembly Language and High Level Language, Computer Programming in C |
UPCET 2022 (UPSEE) Computer Awareness Syllabus
Following is the syllabus of the Computer Awareness section, which is part of the MCA question paper of UPCET 2022.
Computer Basics |
Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of Instructions in CPU, Input/ Output Devices, Computer Memory, and Back-up Devices |
Data Representation |
Representation of Characters, Integers and Fractions, Binary and Hexadecimal Representations, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Simple Arithmetic and Two’s Complement Arithmetic, Floating Point Representation of Numbers, Boolean Algebra, Truth Tables, Venn Diagrams |
Options Other than UPCET 2022 (UPSEE)
UPCET 2022 applicants for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the stream of Engineering must also note that they are eligible to appear for several other entrance exams of Engineering. An aspiring candidate can appear for the various national level examination. There are several national level engineering entrance exams which the applicants can apply for with the same preparation strategy, such exams are JEE Advanced and JEE Mains.
Candidates interested in applying for admission to the MBA courses offered by AKTU must also note that their admission will be conducted through the Common Management Entrance Test (CMAT) score.
There are some Deemed Universities in India which conduct their own Entrance Examinations for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some of such Universities are Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha which conducts KITEE for admission to undergraduate engineering courses. There are other deemed Universities also for which the candidates can prepare well. However, if you are aspiring for admission under state quota or concession seat, appearing for the state-level entrance exam is mandatory. There are several fee waiver and scholarships offered by some Deemed Universities.
JEE Main
Earlier JEE Main used to be known as All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). Only if the applicants managed to make a place among the top 1.5 lac candidates, then they could proceed for JEE Advanced. Candidates must have qualified the Class 12 examination with five relevant science stream subjects. In order to be able to appear for the entrance examination, the candidates must have secured 75% marks and the reserved category candidates must have 65% in class 12 aggregate.
JEE Advanced
The JEE Advanced is a gateway for 10,000 candidates to secure seats in Engineering Institutes pan India. This JEE Advanced is considered to be the most difficult entrance examination at the national level. Candidates will have to rank among 1,50,000 candidates of JEE Main 2022.
BITSAT 2022
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) has a similar difficulty level to JEE Advanced. So the same preparation can be utilised to appear for BITSAT 2022. Candidates who have 75% aggregate in class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths combination will be eligible to appear for this examination. The candidates must have scored 60% marks in each of the subjects individually in Class 12.
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