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The UPTU (now AKTU) entrance exams are an important gateway for admission to a variety of technical courses in Uttar Pradesh. The exams are conducted annually, and candidates need to prepare thoroughly by understanding the syllabus, practicing through reference books, and solving previous year papers. By doing so, they can improve their chances of securing admission to their desired course and college.
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What is UPTU exam?
UPTU (Uttar Pradesh Technical University), now known as Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), conducts exams for admission into various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in technical fields like engineering, architecture, management, and pharmacy. The exams are typically held in a centralized manner for UG courses like B. Tech, B. Pharm, B. Arch, and for PG courses like MBA, MCA, M. Tech.
UPTU Exam Eligibility
Candidates interested in applying for UPTU exam must ensure that they fulfil the following eligibility criteria for UG (Undergraduate) and PG (Postgraduate) programs.
General criteria applicable for all candidates are as follows -
• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens
• Age Limit: Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission
UG Educational Qualification
Sl. No. | Course | Educational Qualification |
1 | B. Tech/B. E. | Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) |
2 | B. Pharm | Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) |
3 | B. Arch | Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Alternatively, a diploma in Architecture with 50% marks |
PG Educational Qualification
Sl. No. | Course | Educational Qualification |
1 | M. Tech/M. S. | A B. Tech/B.E. degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) |
2 | MBA | A bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) |
3 | MCA | A bachelor’s degree in any stream with Mathematics as one of the subjects at Class 12 or graduation level with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) |
UPTU Exam Paper Pattern
The UPTU exam pattern is different for UG and PG courses.
For UG courses:
The exam will be held in hybrid mode (pen paper and CBT mode). All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). In total there will be 63 subjects in the exam because of the variety of courses and candidates will be tested in subjects in accordance with the course they have applied for. The duration of the test will be 45 mins for all papers (except for Accountancy, Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices & General Test which would be 60 minutes).
Sl. No. | Sections | Subjects | Attempt Questions | Total Questions | Duration |
1 | Section IA | 13 different languages (can choose any one) | 40 | 50 | 45 mins |
2 | Section IB | 20 different languages (must choose any language apart from Section IA) | 40 | 50 | 45 mins |
3 | Section II – Domain | 27 Domains specific subjects (must choose 6 domains as per course) | 40 | 50 | 45 mins |
4 | Section III – General Tests | For any such UG programme/ programmes offered by universities | 60 | 75 | 60 mins |
Medium: Candidates can give exam in thirteen available languages
Marking Scheme: 5 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer
For PG Courses:
The exam will be conducted in online CBT mode. All the questions will be in MCQ format.
Sl. No. | Course | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time |
1 | MCA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 100 | |||
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 | |||
| Computer Awareness | 25 | 100 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
2 | MCA (Integrated) | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 100 | |||
| Mathematics/Statistics/Accounts | 50 | 200 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
3 | B. Tech. (Lateral Entry for Diploma Holders) | Engineering Aptitude | 100 | 400 | 2 hours |
4 | B. Tech. (Lateral Entry for B.Sc. Graduate) | Mathematics | 50 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Computer Concepts | 50 | 200 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
5 | B. Pharm (Lateral Entry) | Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I
| 50 | 200 | 2 hours |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry-II
| 50 | 200 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
6 | MBA | Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 25 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 25 | 100 | |||
| General Knowledge and current affairs | 25 | 100 | |||
| English Language | 25 | 100 | |||
| Total | 100 | 400 | |||
7 | M.Sc. (Maths/ Physics/Chemistry) | Core subject opted (Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry) | 75 | 300 | 2 hours |
8 | M. Tech. (Civil Engineering / Computer science & Engineering/IT, etc.) | Core subject opted (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic and Communications/ Computer Science and Engineering/ IT) | 75 | 300 | 2 hours |
Medium: Hindi and English
Marking Scheme: 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer
UPTU Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for UPTU exams varies depending on the program. Below are details of some exams:
Sl. No. | Course | Subjects | Topics |
1 | B. Tech | Mathematics | Algebra, Probability, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vectors, Dynamics, Co-ordinate Geometry and Statics |
| Physics | Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Waves and Oscillations, Modern Physics, etc. | ||
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, etc. | ||
2 | MBA | Quantitative Aptitude | Arithmetic, Simple Algebra, Numerical Calculation, Geometry and Trigonometry, Interpretation of Graphs, Charts & Tables |
| Reasoning | Creative Thinking, Finding Pattern strands and Assessment of Figures & Diagrams, Unfamiliar Relationships, Verbal Reasoning | ||
| English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Antonyms, Uncommon Words, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Relationship between Words & Phrases and Comprehension of Passages | ||
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs, Economy, History, Politics, and Geography | ||
3 | MCA | Mathematics | Algebra, Modern Algebra, Co-Ordinate Geometry, Probability, Trigonometry, Calculus, Vectors, Dynamics, Statics |
| Statistics | Mean, Median, Mode, Theory of probability, Dispersion and Standard Deviation | ||
| Logical Ability | Questions will be asked to test analytical and reasoning capability of candidates | ||
4 | M. Tech | Engineering Mathematics | Basic Algebraic Manipulations, Trigonometry, 2-D Vectors, Complex Numbers, Sinusoids & Harmonic Signals, Matrices & Systems of Equations, Basics of Differentiation, Basics of Integration, Differential Equations, etc. |
| Core Engineering Subjects | Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Control Systems, Electronics, etc. |
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