UPSEE Exam Pattern:
If you’re an aspiring engineering student who wants to make a career in the enthralling world of science and technology, then this article is meant for you. Now, we all know about the IITs and NITs, but there are other entrance tests also in the country, which are highly coveted. UPSEE 2018 is one such examination that is fiercely contested by students. In this article, I’ve captured a very critical aspect of this competitive test i.e. the UPSEE 2018 Exam Pattern.
Firstly, you can get an overview of the UPSEE 2018 exam here. Before we proceed, let me highlight some key aspects of the UPSEE 2018 exam pattern that you must know.
The Exam: It’s conducted by the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University for admission to the first year of B. Tech/B. Arch /B. Pharm./BHMCT/ BFAD/BFA/MBA/ MCA/MAM and also for admission to the second year of B. Tech./B. Pharm./ MCA courses offered by the various institutes in UP.
Question Paper: Objective Type Questions (Except Drawing Aptitude Test for Paper 4)
Number of Questions: Varies from paper to paper
Subjects: Varies from paper to paper
Mode of Exam: Paper 1 to Paper 4 will be in an offline mode (OMR based test) and Paper 5 to Paper 12 will be in an Online Mode (Computer Based Test)
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
Marking Scheme: Four marks are awarded for every correct answer. More than one answer for any question is considered as an incorrect answer.
Negative Marking: No negative marking for a wrong answer.
Let’s move on to the UPSEE 2018 Examination. The table given below explains in detail the subject-wise exam pattern for UPSEE 2018.
UPSEE 2018 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Paper 1 (B. Tech) | Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | 50 objective type questions each of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with a total of 150 questions | 600 |
| Paper 2 (B. Tech. – Biotechnology) | Physics, Chemistry & Biology | 50 objective type questions each of Physics, Chemistry & Biology with a total of 150 questions | 600 |
| Paper 3 (B. Tech.- Agriculture) | AG-I, AG-II & AG-III | 50 objective type questions each of AG-I, AG-II & AG-III with a total of 150 questions | 600 |
| Paper 4 | Aptitude Test for Architecture
Part A: Mathematics and Aesthetic Sensitivity Part B: Drawing Aptitude |
50 objective type questions each of Maths and Aesthetic Sensitivity with a total of 100 questions and two questions to test drawing aptitude | 500 |
| Paper 5 | Aptitude Test for General Awareness (BHMCT/BFAD/BFA) | 75 objective type questions | 300 |
| Paper 6 | Aptitude Test for Diploma Holders in Engineering (Lateral Entry) | 75 objective type questions | 300 |
| Paper 7 | Aptitude Test for Diploma holders in Pharmacy (Lateral Entry) | 75 objective type questions | 300 |
| Paper 8 | Aptitude Test for B.Sc. Graduates in Engineering (Lateral Entry) | 75 objective type questions | 300 |
| Paper 9 | Aptitude Test for MBA | 100 objective type questions | 400 |
| Paper 10 | Aptitude Test for MCA | 100 objective type questions | 400 |
| Paper 11 | Aptitude Test for MAM | 100 objective type questions | 400 |
| Paper 12 | Aptitude Test for 2nd year MCA ( Lateral Entry) | 100 objective type questions | 400 |
I’ve also put together a complete table of the various study programs and their corresponding papers for better understanding.
| COURSE | PAPERS |
| B. Tech. / B. Tech. (Agriculture Engineering) | Paper 1 |
| B. Tech. (Bio-Technology) | Paper 1 or Paper 2 |
| B. Tech. (Agriculture Engineering Only) | Paper 3 |
| B. Pharm. | Paper 1 or Paper 2 |
| B. Arch. | Paper 4 |
| BHMCT/BFAD/BFA | Paper 5 |
| Lateral Entry:
B. Tech. 2nd Year (For Eng. Diploma Holders) B. Pharm. 2nd Year (For Pharmacy Diploma Holders) B. Tech. 2nd Year (For B. Sc. Graduates)
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Paper 6
Paper 7
Paper 8 |
| MBA | Paper 9 |
| MCA | Paper 10 |
| MAM (Dual Degree) | Paper 11 |
| 2nd Year MCA (Lateral Entry) | Paper 12 |
I hope this article has provided clarity for UPSEE 2018 exam pattern.
You can also go through UPSEE 2018: All you need to know for a more in-depth analysis. All the best!
