UPCATET 2026 Offline Counselling for UG, PG, PhD Begins; Tentative Seat Matrix Out at upcatet.org

Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), on behalf of the participating universities, has initiated the UPCATET 2026 offline counselling for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs today, September 9, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to various agriculture and technology courses in Uttar Pradesh can now register and submit their counselling fees on the official portal, upcatet.org, until September 11, 2026.

This marks a crucial phase for thousands of aspirants who appeared for the UPCATET 2026 entrance exam, conducted on June 17-18, 2026, with results declared on June 24, 2026. The tentative seat availability for UG offline counselling has also been published, providing clarity to candidates on the available options across five prominent agricultural universities in the state.

Upcatet 2026 Offline Counselling: Registration and Key Dates

The registration and fee submission window for the UPCATET 2026 offline counselling is open for a limited period, from September 9 to September 11, 2026. Prospective students must complete these steps within this timeframe to be considered for admission to the various UG, PG, and PhD courses offered by the participating universities. The detailed date schedule for the offline counselling process, including specific reporting dates, will be released on September 14, 2026, alongside the counselling letter.

The counselling fee is set at INR 500/-, and candidates are also required to deposit a security fee of Rs. 5000/-. These fees are essential for participation in the offline counselling rounds, which aim to fill the remaining seats after the conclusion of the online counselling phases.

Upcatet 2026 UG Round 3 Counselling Concludes

Prior to the commencement of offline counselling, the third round of online undergraduate counselling for UPCATET 2026 has recently concluded. The seat allotment result for Round 3 was released on August 30, 2026. Candidates had an active window for choice filling and locking from August 22 to August 23, 2026. The online document upload and security fee payment for Round 3 concluded on August 31, 2026, followed by physical reporting and admission verification from August 31 to September 2, 2026.

Earlier, Phase 1 seat allotment for UPCATET 2026 was released on June 29, 2026, with Phase 2 seat allotment scheduled for July 5, 2026. The progression to offline counselling indicates the final opportunity for admissions into the highly sought-after agricultural and technological programs in Uttar Pradesh.

Upcatet 2026: Participating Universities and Exam Details

The UPCATET examination supports admissions into five key agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. These include Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (NDUAT), Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), and Mahatma Buddha University of Agriculture and Technology (MBUATK). These institutions are vital for agricultural education and research in the state.

The UPCATET exam is conducted in an offline (OMR-based) mode. For UG and PG courses, the exam duration is 3 hours, comprising 200 questions worth a total of 800 marks. For MBA and PhD courses, the duration is 2 hours, with MBA programs having 100 questions for 400 marks. The qualifying cutoff for General/OBC/EWS categories is 20% (160 out of 800 marks), while for SC/ST candidates, it is 10% (80 out of 800 marks).

How to Register for Upcatet 2026 Offline Counselling

Candidates eligible for the UPCATET 2026 offline counselling must follow a structured process to complete their registration and fee submission:

1. Go to the official website, upcatet.org.
2. Locate and click on the link for UPCATET 2026 Offline Counselling registration.
3. Complete the registration process by providing the required details.
4. Pay the counselling fee of INR 500/- and the security fee of Rs. 5000/- online.
5. Download and print the registration confirmation for future reference.
6. Await the release of the detailed counselling schedule and counselling letter on September 14, 2026.

Upcatet 2026 UG Round 3 Counselling Schedule

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