The Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), Lucknow conducts the Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE) in various departments of Engineering, Pharmacy and Architecture courses for admission to institutions affiliated to UPTU and other participating universities.

Paper Pattern:
The exam consists of multiple choice questions without negative marking.
The total examination is of 600 marks based on 150 questions carrying 50 marks each for every subject.

Syllabus:

Paper 1 - Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Physics: Measurement, Motion in one dimension, Laws of motion, Motion in two dimensions, Work, power and energy, Linear momentum and collisions, Rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis, Gravitation, Oscillatory motion, Mechanics of solids and fluids, Heat and thermodynamics, Wave, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effect of current, Magnetism in matter, Electromagnetic induction, Wave optics and Modern physics
Chemistry: Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Chemical equilibrium, Redox reactions, Acid-base concepts, Electrochemistry, Catalysis, Colloids, Colligative properties of solution, Periodic table, Preparation and properties of different elements, Thermochemistry, General organic chemistry, Isomerism, IUPAC, Polymers, Carbohydrates and Petroleum
Mathematics: Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Dynamics and Statics

Paper 2 - Biology
Zoology: Origin of life, Organic evolution, Mechanism of organic evolution, Human genetics and eugenics, Applied biology, Animal physiology, Detailed study of protozoa, amoeba and the likes
Botany: Plant cell, Ecology, Ecosystem, Genetics, Fruits, Important phylums, Soil

Paper 3 - Agriculture
Agricultural Physics and Chemistry AG-I: Agricultural physics, Agricultural chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry,
Agricultural Engineering and Statistics AG - II: Agricultural engineering, Agricultural Statistics.
Agronomy & Agricultural Botany AG - III syllabus: Agronomy (soils, irrigation and drainage), Agricultural botany

Paper 4- Aptitude test for Architecture
Mathematic syllabus: Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, Co-ordinate geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Dynamics, Statistics.
Drawing Aptitude: Sketching of a given object in a proportionate manner , Perspective drawing, Composing three dimensional elements ,Two dimensional compositions, Developing a sense of scale and proportion

Paper 5- Aptitude test for General Awareness
Reasoning and logical deduction, Geometrical design and identification, Selection of related words/letters/figures/numbers, Identification of odd items from a group, Completion of numerical series based on logic/pattern, Syllogisms.
Numerical ability and scientific aptitude, General arithmetic questions, Calculation of fractions, square roots, percentages etc, Calculation of profits, loss and interest rates, Data/table analysis, Questions related to common use of science, Questions on health and nutrition
General knowledge, Current affairs, Historical events, Geography ( tourist places/spots), Countries and currencies.
English language, Meaning of words, Antonyms and synonyms, Meaning of phrases and idioms, Correct sentences (by using the correct adjectives, adverbs, verbs and pronouns), Comprehension based questions.

Paper 6- Aptitude test for diploma holders in Pharmacy
Pharmacy syllabus: Pharmaceutics-I, Pharmaceutical Chemistry- I, Biochemistry and clinical pathology, Human anatomy and physiology, Health education and community pharmacy, Pharmaceutics-II, Pharmaceutical Chemistry- II, Drug store and business management, Hospital and clinical pharmacy.