UPCATET 2025: Applicant Analysis White Paper

Introduction

This white paper analyzes trends in applicant data for the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET). Understanding these trends is crucial for universities, policymakers, and prospective students to adapt to the evolving landscape of agricultural education in Uttar Pradesh. This analysis considers application numbers, category-wise trends, course popularity, and overall growth patterns.

1. Number of Applicants Over the Years

Analyzing the total number of applicants over the past few years provides insights into the overall interest

UPCATET 2025: Analysis of Qualified vs. Applied Candidates

Introduction

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a state-level entrance exam for admissions into undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. programs in agriculture and allied sciences in Uttar Pradesh. This white paper analyzes the dynamics between students who apply for the exam and those who eventually qualify, providing insights into qualification rates, reasons for not qualifying, and category-wise comparisons.

1. Difference Between Qualified & Applied

• Applied Candidates: These are students who

UPCATET 2025 Cutoff Analysis

1. Previous Year Cutoff Trends

• General Trends: The competition for UPCATET is increasing annually, reflecting a growing interest in agricultural and technological studies. This heightened competition typically results in higher cutoff ranks.
• Reference Data: While a consistent year-wise cutoff dataset isn't explicitly provided, insights from UPCATET 2020 and expected trends for 2024 and 2025 offer a comparative perspective. For instance:
  • UPCATET 2020 Cutoffs:

White Paper: Analysis of UPCATET 2025 Applicant Trends and Impact

Introduction

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a crucial state-level entrance exam for admissions into various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. These programs span agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, and technology courses offered by the leading agricultural universities of Uttar Pradesh. Participating universities include Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSAUAT) Kanpur, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture

White Paper: Analyzing Competition in UPCATET 2025

Introduction

The Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) is a state-level examination conducted annually for admissions into various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in agriculture, veterinary science, and technology. These programs are offered by several agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh. Due to the limited number of seats and a large number of applicants, the competition for UPCATET is high. This white paper analyzes the competition ratio (number of applicants per seat), its implications, and provides strategies for students to