UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Common Entrance Test)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Dec 08, 2025

UPCET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

UPCET 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria for UPCET can differ slightly based on the specific course you choose. Below are the general eligibility requirements for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered through UPCET.

Undergraduate Courses (B.Tech /B.Pharm /B.Arch /BHMCT /BFAD /BFA/B.Des):

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. NRI candidates and foreign nationals may also apply for certain seats reserved for them.

Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for most undergraduate courses. However, for admission to the first year of B.Arch., the candidate must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Tech/B.Pharm:  Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject.
  • Arch: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
  • BHMCT/BFAD/BFA/B.Des:Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any discipline.

(Postgraduate Courses (MBA/MCA/M.Tech/M.Pharm):

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India. NRI candidates and foreign nationals may also apply for certain seats reserved for them.

Age Limit: There is no age limit for postgraduate courses.

Educational Qualifications:

  • MBA: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration from a recognized institution.
  • MCA: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or at the graduate level.
  • Tech: Candidates must have a B.Tech/B.E. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field.
  • Pharm: Candidates must have a B.Pharm degree or its equivalent.

UPCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1: Who can apply for UPCET 2026?

Ans. Candidates must be Indian citizens. NRI/PIO/Foreign nationals may also apply under specific categories.

Q2: Is there an age limit?

Ans. No specific age limit for most courses. However, candidates must meet the minimum qualification year requirements.

Q3: Are there category relaxations?

Ans. Yes, Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) get 5% relaxation in minimum marks.

Click Here For UPCET 2026 Application Form

 
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