Can you tell me in detail about UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) exam for admission in first year of B Tech Program organized by the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh?

UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) exam is a gateway for candidates seeking admission to various professional courses offered at undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) level at all the UPSEE colleges.

Through UPSEE one can secure admission in about 841 institutions/colleges affiliated to AKTU along with other universities in the state of Uttar Pradesh.


It is organized by the Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh at state level for admission in the first year of engineering, architecture, pharmacy, design, management, computer applications, etc. It also offers admission in lateral entry in B.Tech, B.Pharma and MCA courses.


UPSEE B. Tech Eligibility Criteria


One must have qualified the intermediary or Class 12 exam from any recognized Board/ Institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh or outside with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the subjects of Physics, mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational Subject.

One must have passed in the above-mentioned subjects without grace.


UPSEE B. Tech Exam Pattern

Mode of Examination
Pen and Paper Based (Offline)

Number of Questions
150 (50 Questions each from the three subjects)

Duration of Exam
3 Hours

Question Type
Objective/Multiple Choice

Total Marks
600

Marking Scheme
Correct Answer: +4 marks, No negative marks for wrong answers, unanswered: 0 marks

One need to opt for different streams viz. B. Tech, B. Tech (Biotechnology) and B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) such candidates may attempt either Paper 1 or Paper 2.

Paper Subjects
Paper 1 Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Paper 2 Physics, Mathematics, Biology