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UPCET MBA 2021: Registration (Extended), Exam Date (Postponed), Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Practice Paper, & Cut Off

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UPCET MBA is a state-level exam conducted by NTA to provide admission to MBA courses offered by MMMUT, AKTU, and other top state institutions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. UPSEE MBA has been renamed by NTA as UPCET MBA i.e. Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test for MBA. UPCET MBA 2021 exam, previously scheduled for June 15, has been postponed until further notice. Also, the last date to fill UPCET Application Form 2021 has been further extended from June 20 to July 6, 2021, keeping in view the difficulties faced by the candidates in UPCET Registration 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UPCET 2021 exam for MBA will comprise 100 questions divided into 4 sections. Check UPCET MBA 2021 Exam Pattern

UPCET MBA exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. As per UPCET MBA 2021 Eligibility Criteria, candidates belonging to the general category need to have a 3yrs Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks, and 45% marks are required for SC/ST category applicants. Candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Check UPCET MBA 2021 Eligibility

UPSEE/UPCET MBA 2021 Latest Updates:

  • July 8: UPCET MBA 2021 Form Correction starts today.
  • July 5: UPCET MBA 2021 Application window will close tomorrow at 5:00 pm.
  • July 4: UPCET MBA 2021 Scores will now be accepted along with CMAT 2021 scores for admission to MBA courses at AKTU, Lucknow. Check here
  • June 22: Last Date for UPCET MBA 2021 Registration further extended till July 6, 2021.
  • June 19: Last Day Tomorrow to fill UPCET MBA 2021 Application Form.
  • May 28: Last Date to apply for UPCET MBA 2021 has been extended to June 20, 2021.
  • May 28: UPCET MBA Application Form Correction Window will now be open from June 21 to June 30, 2021.
  • May 8: NTA has postponed UPCET MBA 2021 exam. Read more 
  • April 21: AKTU has scrapped UPCET MBA exam and admission in the MBA programs offered by the university will now be done on the basis of CMAT. Check here
  • April 1: Apart from Uttar Pradesh, UPCET MBA 2021 Exam Centers will also be located in 16 cities across other states. Check here
  • March 26: UPSEE(UPCET) MBA 2021 Registration begins today.

Admission to MMMUT and AKTU university will be granted based on UPCET 2021 exam. As per UPCET Exam Pattern, the paper will have a total of 100 questions of 400 marks and candidates will get 2 hours time to complete the exam. The paper will be divided into 4 sections i.e. Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, and English. Check UPCET MBA Syllabus

Candidates should note that the selection will strictly depend on the minimum cut-off gardened, which will further count for the Merit List. Check details here


UPCET MBA Exam Highlights

UPCET MBA 2021 Exam Highlights

Feature Highlights
Name of the Exam UPCET (earlier known as UPSEE)
Full Form Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test
Conducting Body NTA (National Talent Agency)
Official Website upcet.nta.nic.in
Exam Type State-level
Exam Date June 15, 2021 (Postponed)
Eligibility Criteria The candidate needs to have a Bachelor's Degree from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% for General aspirants and 45% for SC/ST/PwD/OBC.
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Issuance of Results  To be announced
UPCET MBA Exam Dates

UPCET MBA 2021 Important Dates

Events Dates
Registration Starts April 1, 2021
Registration Last Date (Extended)

May 31, 2021

June 20, 2021

July 6, 2021 (5:00 pm)

Last Date for Payment of Application Fee (Extended) July 6, 2021 (11:50 pm)
Application Form Correction Date (Extended)

June 21 – June 30, 2021

July 8 – July 14, 2021

Admit Card release date

First week of June 2021

To be announced

UPCET MBA 2021 exam date June 15, 2021 (Postponed)
Answer Key Releases To be announced
Result Date To be announced
Counselling Starts To be announced
UPCET MBA Eligibility Criteria

UPCET MBA 2021 Eligibility Criteria

It is necessary for the candidate to be aware of the eligibility criteria before filling UPCET MBA 2021 Application form. There are certain guidelines from the aspect of the reserved category which need to be followed by the candidates. If it is found in the later stages of application that the candidate doesn’t qualify for the minimum eligibility criteria, then the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. Students should read carefully and follow the criteria mentioned below:

  • MBA applicants need to have a 3yrs Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks for the general category candidates and  45% for SC/ST category applicants.
  • Apart from Indian citizens; NRI, PIO, Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries & Kashmiri Migrants are also eligible to apply.
  • There is no concerned age limit for UPSEE MBA 2021.

Check Detailed UPCET MBA 2021 Eligibility Criteria

UPCET MBA Registration

UPCET MBA 2021 Registration

UPCET MBA Registration 2021 has started on April 1, 2021. NTA has extended the last date for filling UPCET MBA 2021 Application Form to July 6, 2021. Candidates need to visit the official website of UPCET 2021 to fill the application form online.

  • Step 1: Fill up UPCET MBA 2021 Application form: Candidates will be required to visit the official website to create the login credentials so that they can complete the online application form. 
  • Step 2: Upload Scanned Images: After filling the online application forms, candidates will be required to pay the online application fees.
  • Step 3: Payment of Application fee: For General/OBC/EWS candidates the application fee is INR 1300 and for female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwD, it is INR 650.
  • Step 4: Submission of Application Form: Check your application form carefully before final submission.
UPCET MBA Exam Pattern

UPCET MBA 2021 Exam Pattern

A brief of UPCET MBA 2021 exam pattern has been provided below:

Particulars Details
Mode of examination Online
Number of Questions asked 100
Maximum Marks 400
Duration of Exam 2 Hours
Sections in UPCET 2021 paper
  •  English Language 
  • General Awareness 
  • Numerical Aptitude 
  • Thinking and decision making 

Check detailed UPCET MBA 2021 Exam Pattern 


UPCET MBA Syllabus

UPCET MBA 2021 Syllabus

UPCET MBA 2021 Syllabus helps students with what should be studied for cracking the entrance test. Candidates must go through the detailed syllabus for UPCET MBA 2021 to prepare thoroughly for the exam. UPCET MBA 2021 Syllabus will comprise of topics from four sections:

  • English Language
  • Numerical Ability
  • Thinking and Decision making
  • General Awareness.

Check UPCET MBA Syllabus 2021

Best Books for UPCET MBA 2021 Preparation

Books Name Author Name
A Mirror Of Common Errors30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency Arihant
How To Prepare for Logical Reasoning Arun Sharma
General Knowledge Arihant
Download UPCET MBA Sample Papers
UPCET MBA Admit Card

UPCET MBA 2021 Admit Card

UPCET MBA Admit Card will be released online on the official website by NTA. The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below: 

  • Step 1: Visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Go to UPCET MBA 2021 admit card link and click on it.
  • Step 3: Enter your application number and password.
  • Step 4: UPCET MBA  Admit card will be displayed on your computer screen.
  • Step 5: Take the printout. 

UPSEE/UPCET Exam Centers

UPSEE(UPCET) MBA 2021 will be conducted across 57 cities in India out of which 41 cities are in UP and the remaining in other states. Candidates can select UPCET MBA Exam Centers 2021 of their choice during the time of the registration process. 

UPCET MBA Result

UPCET MBA 2021 Results

AKTU will release UPCET MBA 2021 Results on its official website after the conclusion of the exam. On the basis of the marks scored in the result, the merit list will be created for the shortlisted candidates, who will move further for the counseling process that will be held offline on the university campus. Remember the selection is strictly on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate.

Details mentioned on UPCET MBA 2021 Scorecard

  • Name
  • Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Course applied for
  • Paper for which the exam is given
  • Category
  • Sub-category
  • Merit Rank
  • Total marks scored
  • Marks obtained in each subject

UPSEE (UPCET) MBA 2021 Answer Key

  • NTA will release UPCET MBA 2021 Answer key on its official website i.e., upcet.nta.nic.in.
  • The answer key is expected to be released in the last week of June 2021.
  • Through answer key candidates can check the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam.
  • Also, they will be able to calculate the scores that they may have secured in the exam. 

UPCET MBA Cut off

UPCET MBA 2021 Cutoff

UPCET MBA 2021 Cutoff determines the minimum marks required by the candidates to be eligible for admission to UPCET MBA 2021 Participating Institutes. UPSEE MBA cutoff of the previous year for some of the top colleges are mentioned below:

Institute OPEN (AI) (OR-CR)
Anand-Engg. college, Agra 108 - 7594
Raja Balwant Singh Management Technical Campus, Agra 1062 - 7439
Shivdan Singh Institute Of Technology & Management, Aligarh 4928 - 4928
United College Of Engineering & Research, Allahabad 3335 - 6743
United Institute Of Management, Allahabad 967 - 7385
Shri Rammurti Smarak College Of Engg And Technology, Bareilly 348 - 7013
Rakshpal Bahadur Management Institute, Bareilly 5750 - 5750
Kunwar Satya Veera College Of Engg. & Management, binaural 1446 - 7189
Faculty Of Management, Jhunjhunwaladegree College, Faizabad 2515 - 3556
Kiet Group Of Institutions(Krishna Instt. Of Engg. & Technology), Ghaziabad 65 - 4174

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UPCET MBA Counselling

UPCET MBA 2021 Counselling

UPCET MBA 2021 Counselling will commence soon. Based on the rank obtained by the candidate in the UPCET MBA 2021 a merit list will be prepared. Candidates scoring higher marks would be placed higher in the merit list whereas those scoring lower marks would hover at the bottom. Candidates who feature in the merit list would be called for the document verification process. After document verification, candidates will be allotted a seat accordingly. The steps required in the counseling process is mentioned below:

  • Step 1: Registration
  • Step 2: Document Verification
  • Step 3: Seat Allotment 
  • Step 4: Seat Confirmation

Documents required for UPCET MBA 2021 Counselling

  • UPCET MBA 2021 Admit Card
  • Mark sheet of class X and XII
  • Character certificate, as issued by the institute last attended
  • Certificate of Medical Fitness issued by a competent authority
  • Domicile certificate (if applicable)
  • Category certificate for candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST category
  • Subcategory certificate (for candidates belonging to Freedom fighters/Armed forces/Physically handicapped category)
  • Income certificate (applicable only for economically weaker only)
  • GDDA category certificate (if applicable)
  • Rural Weightage certificate (if applicable)

Check UPCET MBA 2021 Participating Colleges 


UPCET MBA FAQs

UPCET MBA 2021 FAQs

Ques: Will UPCET MBA 2021 be held offline or online?

Ans. UPCET MBA 2021 will be conducted online in Computer Based Test mode.

Ques. Are UPSEE MBA and UPCET MBA 2021 exams different?

Ans. No, UPSEE exam name has been changed to UPCET. Hence, now UPSEE MBA exam will be conducted under UPCET.

Ques: What is the fee for SC/ST category in UPCET MBA 2021?

Ans. The application fee for SC/ST candidates is INR 650.

Ques: Is there any negative marking in UPCET 2021?

Ans. No, there is no negative marking in UPCET MBA 2021.

Ques: In case I have any issues while filling the application form, whom should I contact?

Ans. In case of any queries regarding online applications, candidates can call at UPSEE MBA help desk toll-free number- 18001800161 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on working days. They can also send an email at the official mail id.

Ques: Will I get the admit card via post or courier?

Ans. No, the admit card will be available online.

Ques: I have passed class 12th from a state other than Uttar Pradesh but my parents are domiciled in UP. Can I apply?

Ans. Yes, such candidates can apply for UPSEE MBA, and also, they are eligible for reservations if any.

Ques: What are the details mentioned in UPCET MBA 2021 scorecard?

Ans. The details given below will be printed on UPSEE MBA 2021 scorecard:

  • Candidate’s name
  • Date of Birth
  • UPCET MBA 2021 rank
  • Marks obtained in each section and total in UPCET MBA 
  • Photograph & Signature

Ques: If there is an error in my UPCET MBA admit card, whom should I contact?

Ans. Candidates in such cases must immediately contact the helpdesk. They must not tamper with the admit card in any case. Discrepancies must be rectified before the exam.

Ques: What are the documents required during the counselling process?

Ans. Candidates will require the following documents at the time of counselling:

  • UPSEE MBA 2021 Admit Card
  • Class 10th mark sheet
  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Domicile certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Income certificate
  • GDDA Certificate (if applicable)
  • Rural weightage certificate (if applicable)

Ques: Will the counselling process be offline or online?

Ans. The counselling process will be held on the university campus and the candidate needs to attend it physically.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

Fee Structure

  • 1300
    General
  • 650
    Women
  • 650
    sc
  • 650
    pwd
  • 1297
    Others


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