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UPSEE 2021 is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2021 for admissions to degree level engineering institutions and other colleges under AKTU, Lucknow. UPSEE 2021 offers admission to various UG and PG courses.
Score sheet of JEE Main 2021 will be used for admission to B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech (Integrated) courses by AKTU Lucknow for its affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh. AKTU will not conduct UPSEE from the next academic year for engineering admissions. Learn More
UPSEE 2021 Latest Updates:
- December 16, 2020: JEE Main 2021 Registrations begin. Students seeking admission to engineering colleges under AKTU, Apply Here
- December 16, 2020: JEE Main 2021 Exam Schedule released for Engineering Admission. Check JEE Main Exam Schedule
UPSEE or Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination is a state-level exam for candidates seeking admission in various UG and PG courses. It is a gateway to institutes affiliated to AKTU. The paper is set in English and Hindi and has no negative marking. There are 11 Papers for various courses.
- UPSEE 2021 Eligibility depends on the course selected. Eligible candidates can fill UPSEE 2021 Application Form.
- UPSEE Syllabus depends on the course. 150 MCQs are to be attempted in 3 hours. Check UPSEE 2021 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- UPSEE Counselling is done on basis of merit. The Govt. reserves 15% sanctioned seats in Private Institutions for NRI candidates and management quota.
UPSEE 2021 Highlights
| UPSEE Full Form | Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination |
| UPSEE Conducting Body | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upsee.nic.in |
| Exam Type | State-level |
| Exam Date | May 2021 |
| Courses Offered | B.Des, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, B.Voc, MBA, Int MBA, MCA, Int MCA (Integrated), M.Tech, M.Arch, MURP, M.Pharm, M.Des. UPSEE also offers lateral entry to B.Tech, B.Pharm, lateral entry MCA |
| Eligibility Criteria | Minimum 45% marks in 12th board exam for every paper |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Examination | Online and Offline depending upon the paper |
| Number of Papers | 11 |
UPSEE Exam Date 2021
| UPSEE Exam Events | UPSEE Exam Event Date |
|---|---|
| UPSEE Registration | 4th week of January 2021 |
| Last day to fill UPSEE Application Form | 3rd week of March 2021 |
| UPSEE Admit Card Release | 2nd week of April 2021 |
| UPSEE Exam Date | 1st week of May 2021 |
| Release of UPSEE Result | May 2021 |
UPSEE Courses
After the exam for admission into B. Tech courses was scrapped, these are the following courses offered for admission through UPSEE 2021
- 2 years MBA
- 3 years MCA
- 4 years B.Pharma
- 4 years B.Des
- 4 years BHMCT
- 4 years B.Voc
- 4 years BFAD
- 4 years BFA
- 5 years MCA (Integrated)
- 5 years MBA (integrated)
UPSEE 2021: B.Tech Admissions
Candidates of UPSEE 2021 will take JEE Main 2021 for admission to the B.Tech / M.Tech (Integrated)/B.Arch. courses affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow (JEE Main 2021 official brochure). Paper 1 for admission to B.Tech courses while Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning courses in the country. Read JEE Main Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2021 Phase I (February) exam date is February 23- 26, 2021. It will be conducted in four sessions i.e. in February, March, April and May. JEE Main Application Form 2021 has been released on December 16, 2020, Candidates can register until January 16, 2021 on its official website.
UPSEE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University sets certain standards for UPSEE 2021 aspirants. Different parameters that are expected to be fulfilled are listed below course-wise:
B.Pharma/B.Arch/BHMCT/BFAD/BFA: Intermediate Passed or equivalent
B. Pharmacy (Lateral Entry): Diploma holder in Pharmacy
MCA (Lateral Entry): BCA, B.Sc., (IT/Computer Science) degree holder
MBA/MCA: B.Sc. Degree holder or equivalent
MAM: Intermediate Passed or Equivalent
UPSEE Subject Combination Required
The subject combination required to be eligible for admission to UPSEE first-year courses of B.Des./ B.Arch. / B. Pharm. / BHMCT / BFAD / BFA /MBA (Integrated) /MCA (Integrated) is tabulated below (keep in mind that admission to the B.Tech courses through UPSEE is no longer applicable) :
| Course | Compulsory Subjects | Any one of the following Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| B. Des/MCA (Integrated) | Physics & Mathematics | Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical vocational subject |
| B. Pharm | Physics & Chemistry | Mathematics/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical vocational subject |
| BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/MBA (Integrated) | Any discipline | |
Download UPSEE 2021 Practice Papers
UPSEE 2021 Registration
To complete UPSEE 2021 Registration, students can visit the official website and complete their applications. UPSEE 2021 Registration Fee For Male/Transgender Candidates of General/OBC Category is INR 1,300 and For Female/SC/ST/PwD Category is INR 650
- Applications for UPSEE 2021 are submitted via online mode only.
- Candidates can fill UPSEE 2021 Application Form by accessing the official website.
- Candidates filling the online application form will also have to upload scanned images of signature, coloured photograph, and left-hand thumb impression.
- Applicants need not send a hard copy of filled-in application form/or any other document to the University.
- The university will also provide the correction facility in the application form.
- After paying the application fee, candidates can take the printout of the “confirmation page” for future records.
- Note down the application number which is printed on the confirmation page.
UPSEE 2021 Application Form Correction Window
UPSEE 2021 Application Form Correction Window for successfully registered candidates of UPSEE 2021 will be open for a limited time. Candidates who make any discrepancies while filling the application form are provided a facility to correct their mistake through this application form correction window. Once the changes are made, a revised confirmation page will be generated which is to be downloaded and preserved for future reference.
Candidates must note that they cannot make changes in Candidate’s Name, Parent’s Name, Date of Birth due to security/ authenticity reasons.
UPSEE 2021 Exam Centers
UPSEE 2021 will be held in various cities as given in the following tables. Candidates are advised to opt for 3 choices of examination cities.
- Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and Paper 4 are OMR based tests and shall be held in various cities given in the Examination City Table-I
- Paper 5, Paper 6, Paper 7, Paper 8, Paper 9, Paper 10, and Paper 11 are Computer-based tests and shall be held in various cities given in the Examination City Table-II.
Examination City Table I for OMR Based Tests (Paper 1, 2, 3, and 4)
| Cities in the State of U.P. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Agra | 18. | Deoria | 35. | Bijnor |
| 2. | Firozabad | 19. | Gorakhpur | 36. | Moradabad |
| 3. | Mathura | 20. | Kushinagar | 37. | Muzaffarnagar |
| 4. | Aligarh | 21. | Jalaun (Orai) | 38. | Saharanpur |
| 5. | Allahabad | 22. | Jhansi | 39. | Ghazipur |
| 6. | Azamgarh | 23. | Etawah | 40. | Jaunpur |
| 7. | Ballia | 24. | Kanpur Nagar | 41. | Varanasi |
| 8. | Mau | 25. | Kanpur Dehat | Cities in Other States | |
| 9. | Bareilly | 26. | Lakhimpur Kheri | ||
| 10. | Shahjahanpur | 27. | Lucknow | 42. | Bhopal |
| 11. | Basti | 28. | Raebareli | 43. | Dehradun |
| 12. | Banda | 29. | Sitapur | 44. | Delhi |
| 13. | Gonda | 30. | Bulandshahr | 45. | Patna |
| 14. | Ambedkar Nagar | 31. | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 46. | Ranchi |
| 15. | Barabanki | - | (Noida/Greater Noida) | 47. | Jaipur |
| 16. | Faizabad | 32. | Ghaziabad | 48. | Kolkata |
| 17. | Sultanpur | 33. | Meerut | 49. | Mumbai |
| - | - | 34. | Mirzapur | - | - |
Examination City Table II for Computer based Tests (Paper 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11)
- Candidates are advised to be very careful while giving their options for the city of examination centre. Candidates are advised to choose cities of examination based on the paper they have opted from the respective tables that are Examination City Table-I and/or Examination City Table-II.
- In case, candidate has opted papers in such a manner that some of these papers are the OMR based Tests (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and Paper 4) and some of these papers are Computer-based Tests (Paper 5, Paper 6, Paper 7, Paper 8, Paper 9, Paper 10, and Paper 11), the choices for city of examination must be chosen from the Examination City Table-II only.
| 1. | Agra | 7. | Ghaziabad | 13. | Lucknow |
| 2. | Aligarh | 8. | Gorakhpur | 14. | Mathura |
| 3. | Allahabad | 9. | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 15. | Meerut |
| 4. | Ambedkar Nagar | 10. | Moradabad | 16. | Noida / Greater Noida |
| 5. | Bareilly | 11. | Jhansi | 17. | Moradabad |
| 6. | Bijnor | 12. | Kanpur | 18. | Varanasi |
UPSEE 2021 Reservation Criteria
AKTU offers two types of reservations to candidates i.e, Vertical and Horizontal through UPSEE. Check reservation of seats under both types given below:
Vertical Reservation (Category)
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) from UP | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) from UP | 02% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) from UP | 27% |
Horizontal Reservation (Sub-category available in each category)
| Sub Category | Code | Maximum Percentage of Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters from UP | UPFF | 02% |
| Sons/Daughters of defense personnel of UP either retired (superannuated) or killed/disabled in action or defense personnel posted in UP/ defense personnel domicile of UP & posted outside UP | UPAF | 05% |
| Physically Handicapped/ Disabled from UP | UPHC | 03% |
| Females from UP | UPGL | 20% |
UPSEE 2021 Exam Pattern
UPSEE Exam pattern provides an overview of the question paper such as the number of questions asked in the exam, subjects covered, negative marking, etc. Paper 1 to Paper 4 would be conducted in offline mode whereas paper 5 to paper 11 would be conducted in computer-based mode. Check Detailed UPSEE 2021 Exam Pattern
| Mode of examination | Online and offline (both depending upon exam) |
| Number of Questions asked | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 600 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Section in Paper | 3 to 4 (depending upon the Course applied for) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Marks for Each Correct Answer | 4 Marks |
UPSEE 2021 Syllabus
UPSEE 2021 Syllabus helps students with what should be studied for the entrance test. The syllabus is different for each paper and different topics are covered from different topics and chapters. Authorities will release the paper wise syllabus on its official website.
- For B.Pharma Programme, topics are covered from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology only.
- For PG courses, topics are covered from the respective graduation subjects.
Check Detailed UPSEE 2021 Syllabus
UPSEE 2021 Admit Card
UPSEE 2021 Admit Cards will be released for download on the official website upsee.nic.in. Option to download UPSEE admit card after the notified period will not be allowed, and no further downloads will be possible after the same. Thus, candidates are advised to download their admit card as soon as they are published.
How to download UPSEE Admit Card?
Candidates can download their UPSEE 2021 Admit Card by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to the UPSEE 2021 official website.
- Click on UPSEE 2021 admit card.
- A login window will appear.
- Type your UPSEE 2021 application number and password to login and download the admit card.
- Window showing the admit card will appear.
- Click on the download admit card link.
- After downloading the admit card take a printout of the same.
UPSEE 2021 Answer Key
AKTU releases UPSEE 2021 Answer key for all the 8 papers on its official website i.e, upsee.nic.in. Visit the official website of UPSEE i.e. upsee.nic.in and click on the link UPSEE Answer Key 2021 and select the paper and set link for your paper to download UPSEE Answer Key.
Through the answer key candidates will be able to calculate the scores that they may have secured in the exam. Candidates have the opportunity to challenge the UPSEE answer key.
- Marks per question for paper 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 contains 04 marks
- Marks per question for paper 3 contain 05 marks
- No Negative Marking
How to Challenge UPSEE 2021 Answer Key?
The notification provided along with UPSEE Answer Key 2021 reads "In the event of any grievance, it must be reported to upseegrievance@aktu.ac.in along with Students Roll No, Paper Code, Question Booklet Code, Question No. and suggested to respond with supporting documents on or before the given date".
To raise objections, Write an email to AKTU mentioning details such as Name, Roll Number, Paper Number, Paper Code, Grievance Question Number, Mention the correct answer along with a proof, and Send the email to upseegrievance@aktu.ac.in.
Note: However, the decision to accept the challenge depends on the exam expert committee. In case the challenge stated is accepted, a changed answer key will be issued.
UPSEE 2021 Results
UPSEE Result 2021 will be released on its official website. Based on the candidate's performance, a separate merit list will be released by the authority for different courses. Candidates can download UPSEE scorecard and merit rank by submitting their roll number and date of birth.
Details mentioned on UPSEE 2021 Result includes Course applied for, Paper for which the exam is given, Merit Rank, Total marks scored, Marks obtained in each subject
UPSEE 2021 Cut off
The cut-off percentage of marks for the merit of qualified candidates is 25% (20% for candidates belonging from SC/ST category). Candidates who will qualify UPSEE Cut off criteria will be invited for the counselling round. Check Detailed UPSEE Cutoff Marks
| Marks expected | Cut off Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Above 500 | 1-600 |
| 475-499 | 601-1050 |
| 400-474 | 1051-7050 |
| 350-399 | 7051-16000 |
| 300-349 | 16001-25000 |
| 250-299 | 25001-30000 |
| 120-199 | 30001-90000 |
| Below 120 | Above 90000 |
UPSEE 2021 Counselling
UPSEE 2021 Counselling process has commenced. Based on the rank obtained by the candidate in the UPSEE 2021 a merit list will be prepared. Candidates scoring higher marks would be placed higher in the merit list whereas those scoring lower marks would hover at the bottom.
Candidates who will feature in the merit list would be called for the document verification process. After the document verification candidates would be allowed to take part in the registration and choice locking process.
The counselling schedule for UPSEE 2021 will be updated soon. UPSEE 2021 Counselling would be done based on the candidate’s performance in the UPSEE 2021 merit list as well as the choice locked by the candidate at the time of choice locking process.
UPSEE Counselling Process
- Candidates shortlisted for counselling would have to pay the required registration fee to initiate the process.
- The registration fee would be INR 20,000 for general and OBC candidates and INR 12,000 for SC/ST candidates.
- The registration fee will be adjusted at the time of taking admission.
- Candidates can freeze the allotted and quit the counselling process, float the seat that keeps the allotted seat on hold and go for further rounds of counselling or withdraw the allotted seat and also from the counselling process.
Documents required for UPSEE 2021 Counselling
During UPSEE 2021 Counselling, candidates will have to bring their original documents/certificates. The documents are listed below:
- Class 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Class 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Sub-Category Certificate
- UPSEE 2021 Admit Card
- UPSEE 2021 Rank Card
- Domicile Certificate
- Domicile Certificate of Parents (If pass the qualifying exam outside of UP)
- Character Certificate
- Medical Certificate
UPSEE 2021 Colleges
UPSEE scores are accepted by various colleges affiliated to AKTU and other universities in Uttar Pradesh. There are about 841 institutions/colleges affiliated to AKTU along with other universities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Few top colleges and universities that accept UPSEE scores are given below:
| Top Colleges Accepting UPSEE Scores | |
|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur | MNNIT Allahabad |
| IIIT Allahabad | Galgotias Educational Institutions |
| Harcourt Butler Technical University | School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University |
| Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College | Amity University- Lucknow Campus |
| GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management | Aligarh Muslim University |
UPSEE 2021 FAQs
Ques. Are UPSEE applications submitted online or offline?
Ans. UPSEE 2021 Applications can be submitted online only. No forms will be available offline or any of the participating institutes.
Ques. In case I have any issue while filling my UPSEE 2021 application, whom should I contact?
Ans. In case of any queries regarding UPSEE online applications, candidates can call at UPSEE help desk toll-free number- 18001800161 by 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on working days. They can also send an email at the official mail id.
Ques. Is there any reservation criteria in UPSEE?
Ans. Yes, AKTU reserves seats for various category candidates of Uttar Pradesh (both horizontal and vertical reservations). Candidates outside UP will be considered as the General category candidates.
Ques. What is the application fee for UPSEE?
Ans. The application fee for UPSEE differs as per various categories and is tabulated below:
| Category | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC (Males and Transgender) | INR 1300 |
| Females of all category/ SC/ ST | INR 650 |
Ques. The transaction I did to pay the application fee for UPSEE 2021 has failed but the amount has been deducted from my account. What should I do?
Ans. If the transaction fails during UPSEE fee payment, candidates will have to pay the exam fee again. The amount deducted in such case will be refunded to the source account within 5 working days.
Ques. I have not received the amount debited from my account during the failed transaction. Whom should I contact?
Ans. In case, the candidate doesn’t receive the amount within 5 working days, they may send the email on the official mail id in the following format:
Subject: Failed Transaction
Body:
- Application Number
- Transaction Number
- Date of Birth
- Aadhar Number
Ques. What will all details be available on my UPSEE scorecard?
Ans. The details given below will be printed on UPSEE scorecards:
- Candidate’s name
- Date of Birth
- UPSEE rank
- Marks obtained in each section and total in UPSEE
- Photograph & Signature
Ques. How will UPSEE 2021 Merit list be prepared?
Ans. The merit list will be prepared on the following basis:
- Number of candidates who appeared for UPSEE
- Performance of candidates in UPSEE
- Previous year cut off
Ques. Are there any specific tie-breaking criteria at the time of declaration of UPSEE merit list?
Ans. Yes, in case of any tie between two students securing equal marks in UPSEE, preference will be given in the following order:
- Marks obtained in Mathematics
- Marks obtained in Physics
- Marks obtained in Chemistry
- In case of same marks in all three sections, the age of the candidate will be considered for merit list preparation.
Ques. Can I collect my UPSEE 2021 admit card through offline mode?
Ans. No, candidates will not receive UPSEE admit cards through any of the offline modes. Admit cards will only be available at the official UPSEE website.
Ques. In case, there is an error in my UPSEE admit card, what should I do?
Ans. Candidates, in such cases, must immediately contact the helpdesk. They must not tamper with their UPSEE admit card in any case. Discrepancies must be rectified before the exam.
Ques. Is it necessary to have an Aadhar card while filing UPSEE forms?
Ans. Yes, candidates will have to enter the Aadhar card number while filling their UPSEE form.
Ques. I have passed class 12th from the state other than Uttar Pradesh but my parents are domiciled in UP. Can I apply for UPSEE 2021?
Ans. Yes, such candidates can apply for UPSEE and also they are eligible for reservations if any.
Ques. Are the candidates appearing for their final year of the qualifying exam, eligible to appear for UPSEE 2021?
Ans. Yes, the candidates appearing in the final year examinations of the qualifying exam are eligible to apply for UPSEE, subject to the condition that they submit the proof of educational qualification at the time of counselling.
Ques. Are there any specifications for documents to be uploaded with their UPSEE application form?
Ans. Yes, candidates must ensure that the signature must be of maximum 3.5cm*1.5 cm dimension and not more than 30 kb. The photograph uploaded must contain the name of the candidate at the bottom and the maximum permissible size is 100 kb.
Ques. Can I get the print of UPSEE confirmation page later?
Ans. Yes, candidates can log in with their Registration Number and Password later at UPSEE portal. The confirmation page will be available.
Ques. What is the penalty for incorrect answers in UPSEE 2021?
Ans. There is no provision for negative marking in UPSEE 2021..
Ques. In case I have filled incorrect details, can I make corrections in my UPSEE form?
Ans. Yes, once the form filling dates are over, AKTU will open a correction window to make any changes in the details filled in UPSEE application forms. Following details cannot be corrected:
- Applicant’s name
- Aadhar number
- Parents domicile
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
Ques. The photograph I have uploaded doesn’t have any name on the bottom. Can this also be changed during UPSEE form correction?
Ans. No. During the UPSEE form correction window candidates are not allowed to change any documents uploaded.
Ques. Can the entries be corrected offline?
Ans. No, the correction window will open only online. No corrections will be entertained through offline mode.
Ques. I have passed HSC from Rajasthan but hold a domicile certificate of UP, can I claim rural weightage for UPSEE admissions?
Ans. No, any candidate passing the qualifying exam from another state is not eligible for admissions under rural weightage in UPSEE.
Ques. Where should I send the hard copies of the filled in UPSEE application form?
Ans. UPSEE Application forms will be submitted online only. There is no need to send hard copies.
Ques. For how long do I require my UPSEE 2021 admit card?
Ans. UPSEE 2021 Admit Card must be preserved by candidates till the entire admission process is complete.
Ques. What are the documents required during UPSEE counselling process?
Ans. Candidates will require following documents at the time of UPSEE 2021 counselling:
- UPSEE Admit Card
- Class 10th mark sheet
- Class 12th mark sheet
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate
- GDDA Certificate (if applicable)
- Rural weightage certificate (if applicable)
Ques. Will UPSEE 2021 offer admission into B. Tech courses?
Ans. No. From this year, UPSEE will no longer be used for admission into B. Tech courses in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Instead students will be admitted based on JEE Main 2021 scores.
Ques. Why has UPSEE been replaced by JEE Main for getting B. Tech admissions in UP?
Ans. Colleges that previously used UPSEE to grant admission to B. Tech, B. Arch or M. Tech courses will now use JEE Main marks for that purpose. This ensures that students from the state no longer have to worry about two different exams, and thus can focus and be more competitive in JEE Main 2021. Many other states already offer admission into their universities through JEE Main, thus this move has been made to let the candidates from UP remain competitive at the national level by not having the burden of an extra exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
