UPSEE stands for Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination which is a state level examination that provides UG & PG courses in the engineering, management, etc. It is commenced by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). Candidates will get the admission in the field of engineering, architecture, pharmacy, hotel management & catering technology, fashion & apparel design, fine arts, management, etc. UPSEE was previously known as UPTU entrance exam. In this article, we will discuss UPSEE admission details like Application Form, Rank List, Counselling, etc.
UPSEE Admission 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Examination Date |
| Commencement of application process | 4th week of January 2025 |
| Closing date for submission of applications | Last week of March 2025 |
| Last date for payment submission | TBA |
| Corrections in the filled-in application form | TBA |
| Downloading of admit cards | TBA |
| Examination date for UG | TBA |
| Examination date for PG | TBA |
| Answer key release | TBA |
| Submit objection on the answer key | TBA |
| Declaration of results | TBA |
| Date of counseling | TBA |
UPSEE Courses offered
The following are the UPSEE course offered-
- B.Arch/ BHMCT/ BFA/ MBA/ MAM/ B.Tech/ B.Pharm/ BFAD/ MCA
- B.Pharm/ B.Tech/ MCa (lateral entry)
- M.Tech/http://M.Tech Dual Degree/ MBA/ MBA Integrated/ MCA/ MCA Integrated/ M.Pharm/ M.Arch./ M.Des
UPSEE Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The candidate needs to check his/her eligibility to ensure a smooth admission process in the desired course. The eligibility criteria for UPSEE admission is as follows-
B.Tech
- Candidate must have a 12th examination with Physics & Mathematics and any one of the following: Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject with 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST category candidate)
B.Tech (Agri.)
- Candidate must have a 12th examination in Agriculture Discipline with 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST category candidate)
B.Tech (Bio-Tech)
- Candidate must have a 12th examination with Physics & Mathematics and any one of the following: Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject with 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST category candidate)
B.Arch
- Candidate must have a 12th examination with Physics & Mathematics and any one of the following: Chemistry/Computer Science/Biology/Engineering Drawing /Technical Vocational subject with 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for SC/ST category candidate)
B.Pharm
- Candidate must have a 12th examination with Physics & Mathematics and any one of the following: Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject with 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST category candidate)
MBA/MCA
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from the recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category)
- In the case of MCA, candidates must have studied Mathematics either at graduation or 12th level with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category)
BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/MAM
- Candidate must have a 12th/Intermediate examination in any stream with 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST category) from a recognized university
For Admission to 2nd Year Courses
B.Pharm (LE)
- Candidate must have a Diploma in Pharmacy with a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination (40 marks for SC/ST candidates)
B.Tech (LE)
- Candidate must have passed 3-years diploma in engineering or B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 with minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying examination (40 marks for SC/ST candidates)
MCA (LE)
- Candidate must have a BCA, B.Sc (IT/ Computer Science) degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination
UPSEE Admission 2025 Application Form
The following are the steps that the candidate must follow to apply for the UPSEE which is as follow-
- Visit the official website of the UPSEE- https://aktu.ac.in/
- Register on the website with your email Id, mobile number, name
- You have to fill the application form by navigating to the application form
- Some of the details that you must fill on the application form are Date of Birth, Category, Nationality, qualification details such as Year of Passing, Percentage of marks, etc, details to contact, and choice for the exam centre.
- Now click on the proceed button
- Now upload the necessary documents mentioned below
- A payment page asking for paying the application fee will appear. You can pay your application fee using a credit/debit card, UPI, Bank Challan, etc.
- A confirmation page will appear that you have to download the payment fee confirmation as well as the application fee for future use
Document Required for Applying UPSEE
The following are the necessary document that you must upload on the website while filling the application-
- Passport size Photograph of the candidate should be in JPG/JPEG format
- Signature of the candidate should be in JPG/JPEG format
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression of the candidate
- Class 12th Certificate/ Mark Sheet of the candidate
- Post Card size Photograph of the candidate
UPSEE Application Fee
The application fee for the UPSEE application form depends on the category that the candidate belongs to. The following is the application fee of the UPSEE registration-
| Category | Application Fee |
| For Male/Transgender Candidates of General/OBC Category | Rs. 1300/- |
| For Female/SC/ST/PWD Category | Rs. 650/- |
UPSEE Examination Pattern
The following are the examination pattern for UPSEE-
B.Tech
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 50 | 600 |
| Chemistry | 50 | |
| Mathematics | 50 |
B.Tech (Bio-Tech)
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 50 | 600 |
| Chemistry | 50 | |
| Biology | 50 |
B.Arch
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 50 | 400 |
| Aesthetic Sensitivity | 50 | |
| Drawing Aptitude | 2 |
MBA/MCA
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Aptitude Test for MBA/ MCA | 100 | 400 |
BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/MAM
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness Aptitude Test (BHMCT, BFAD, BFA) | 100 | 400 |
Lateral Entry 2nd year
| Aptitude Test for B.Sc. Graduates in Engineering (Lateral Entry)/ 2nd year MCA (Lateral Entry) | 100 | 400 |
| Aptitude Test for Diploma holders in Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) | 100 | 400 |
| Aptitude Test for Diploma holders in Engineering (Lateral Entry) | 100 | 400 |
UPSEE Syllabus
The following are the UPSEE syllabus for entrance exam-
Biology
- Diversity of Living Organisms
- Cell: Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
Physics
- Physical World and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy, and Power
- The motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics
- The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
- Oscillations and Waves
Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Structure of Atom
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Hydrogen
- S-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals )
- Some p-Block Elements
- Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
- Hydrocarbons
- Environmental Chemistry
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Analytical Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
General Awareness Aptitude Test
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Question-related to the social issue
- General Science
- Current Affairs,
- Reasoning
- Imagination
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Generalization
- Drawing inferences etc.
Drawing Aptitude/ Aesthetic Sensitivity
- Understanding scale and proportion of objects
- Aesthetics
- color texture
- harmony and contrast
- geometric composition
- shape
- building forms, and elements
- Drawing of patterns – both geometrical and abstract
- Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union
- Subtraction
- Rotation
- surfaces, and volumes
- Conceptualization and visualization through structuring objects in memory
- Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms
- Perspective drawing
- Sketching of urbans cape and landscape
- Generating plan
- elevation, and 3D views of objects
- Common day-to-day life objects like furniture
- Equipment
Reservation Criteria
The following are the list of reservation criteria for different category candidates-
| Category (U.P only) | Reservation of seats |
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 02% |
| OBC | 27% |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 02% |
| Defense personnel of U.P. (with other conditions) | 05% |
| Handicapped / Disabled | 03% |
| Girls | 30% |
Counselling
A counselling session will be organized for the candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination. Based on the merit list, the candidates will be offered different colleges to choose from. You can choose the colleges based on your liking, fees, location, etc. when appearing for the counselling session of a particular college, the candidate must provide relevant documents in original as well as a printout. The following are the list of documents that are required during the counselling session-
- High school (class 10th) certificate for age proof.
- Intermediate (class 12th) certificate
- Mark sheet of 10+2 exam
- UPSEE Admit card
- Result/ Rank letter of UPSEE
- Category certificate (only if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for Uttarakhand domicile candidates only)
- Valid Photo Identity proof
- Leaving certificate and Transfer certificate (In original)
- Any other supporting document for admission as desired by the applicant
FAQ
Yes, there is a reservation in UPSEE for SC, OBC, and ST.
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