What is the Required Eligibility for the UPESEAT?

UPESEAT Required Eligibility:

The candidates should have obtained minimum 50% aggregate marks in higher and senior secondary level (10th and 12th). The candidates are also required for minimum 50% Marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the intermediate exam.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies organizes the UPES Engineering Aptitude Test every year to offer admission in various BTech Courses. UPES offers admission to the aspirants from 3 different gateways - UPESEAT, JEE Mains Merit Rank and Board Merit.

The university fills 80% seats from the UPES Engineering Aptitude Test and the remaining 20% seats are filled through the JEE Mains Merit and Board Merit of the intermediate exam. The candidates are advised to read the UPESEAT Eligibility carefully before applying for the exam.

The last date to apply online is 30 June 2020 and the exam will be held from 8 July to 12 July 2020. The exam date will be booked by the candidates from 1 July to 4 July 2020. UPESEAT will be an online exam, so the admit card is not required.

Nationality:

All the candidates who have Indian nationality can apply for the UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT). Non-Resident Indians can also apply for the exam.

UPES believes that a mix of students from across the globe will lead to a more enriching experience for students and faculty. UPES is looking forward to welcoming students from all over the world.

Educational Qualification:

1. For the candidates applying through the UPESEAT (Exam Pathway)

The candidate should have scored minimum 50% Marks in 10th and 12th. The candidate also has minimum 50% Marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 12th. UPESEAT followed by centralized counselling.

2. For the candidates applying through the JEE Main or Board Merit (Non-Exam Pathway)

(A) JEE Main Merit:

The candidate must have passed 10th and 12th exam with minimum 50% Marks. The candidate also has minimum 50% aggregate marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics in 12th. JEE Main Cutoff Rank is announced on the official website after the declaration of the JEE Main results.

(B) Board Merit:

The candidate must have scored minimum 80% Marks in 10th and 12th. The candidate also has minimum 80% aggregate marks in physics, chemistry, mathematics in 12th.

Age Limit:

The candidate must be born after 1 October 1998.

Take a glance on below points to quickly understand the UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria:

1. Indian Resident and NRI both are eligible to apply for the UPESEAT
2. The candidate must be born after 1 October 1998
3. The candidates can take admission in UPES from 3 gateways - UPESEAT, JEE Main and Board Merit
4. The candidates must have scored minimum 50% marks in 10th and 12th and also have 50% aggregate marks in PCM in 12th to apply for the UPESEAT.
5. Minimum 80% Marks required in 10th and 12th for admission on the basis of board Merit. An aggregate of minimum 80% marks in PCM in 12th is also required for board merit admission.
6. JEE Main Cutoff Rank will be announced after the declaration of the JEE Main Result.

For the better clarity of the UPESEAT, you can check out the followings:

1. UPESEAT Important Dates
2. UPESEAT Updated Exam Pattern
3. UPESEAT Required Eligibility
4. UPESEAT Topic-wise Syllabus