UPCATET 2026 Offline Counselling Registration Begins; UG Tentative Seat Matrix Released at upcatetexam.org

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agricultural and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) authorities have commenced the offline counselling registration and fee submission process for undergraduate (UG) programmes today, September 9, 2026. Aspiring candidates can access the registration portal and view the tentative seat matrix on the official websites, upcatetexam.org and unilist.in.

This phase of counselling is crucial for admissions into various UG, PG, and PhD programmes offered by agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh, including those under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, and Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda. The registration window for offline counselling will remain open until September 11, 2026, providing a limited timeframe for applicants to secure their spots.

UPCATET 2026 Offline Counselling: Key Dates and Deadlines

The registration and fee submission for the UPCATET 2026 offline counselling began on September 9, 2026, and will conclude at 5 PM on September 11, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete all necessary formalities within this stipulated period to be considered for admission. Further detailed date information regarding the offline counselling sessions, along with the counselling letter, is scheduled to be released on September 14, 2026, on the official portal.

UPCATET 2026 UG Tentative Seat Matrix Released

The tentative seat matrix for undergraduate (UG) programs under UPCATET 2026 has been officially released by the UPCATET authorities. This matrix provides candidates with an overview of the available seats across various agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh, assisting them in making informed choices during the counselling process. The official notice on upcatetexam.org states, “Tentative Seat Availability for UG Offline Counselling.”

How to Register for UPCATET 2026 Offline Counselling

Candidates seeking admission through UPCATET 2026 offline counselling must follow a specific procedure to complete their registration and fee submission. It is imperative to adhere to the deadlines to ensure successful participation in the counselling process.

1. Go to the official UPCATET website, upcatetexam.org or unilist.in.
2. Locate the link for UPCATET 2026 offline counselling registration.
3. Complete the registration form with all required details.
4. Proceed to submit the counselling fee online.
5. Ensure all formalities are completed before the deadline of 5 PM on September 11, 2026.

UPCATET 2026 Examination and Counselling Background

The UPCATET 2026 entrance examination was conducted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, on June 17-18, 2026. Initially, the exam dates were scheduled for June 10-11, 2026. The registration process for the entrance exam commenced on March 30, 2026, and concluded on April 30, 2026. The UPCATET 2026 result was expected to be announced on June 30, 2026. UPCATET 2026 counselling officially began in late June 2026, as per reports. While SVPUAT Meerut conducted the 2026 exam, the UPCATET exam is generally conducted by the Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, for admissions to various agricultural programmes across the state.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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