UPES Engineering Aptitude Test (UPESEAT 2022) will be organized by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun granting admission to the students in various branches of engineering offered by it. To be eligible for admission in B.Tech program, candidates need to apply for the exam as per the eligibility criteria set by the authority.
The application form for UPESEAT 2022 has been made available from 30th November 2021. Candidates will get admission in the said course only if they make it up to the merit list prepared according to the marks scored by them in the exam. Therefore, they should study hard to crack the exam with flying colors. To know more about the UPESEAT 2022, candidates are advised to go through the article thoroughly.
UPESEAT 2022 application form has been released on 30th November 2021.
Important dates on the UPESEAT 2022
The official schedule for the UPESEAT 2022 is provided in the table below. Candidates should note that the official dates will be notified here once the authority announces the same.
| Schedule | Dates |
| Beginning of application form submission | Available |
| Last date of form submission | 3rd week of April 2022 |
| Admit card Releasing | 4th week of April 2022 |
| Offline Exam date | 1st week of May 2022 |
| Online Exam date | 2nd week of May 2022 |
| Result announcement | Last week of May 2022 |
Eligibility Criteria for UPESEAT 2022
The eligibility criteria for the UPESEAT exam is as follows-
Age limit: An applicant must have been born on or after 1st October 2000 to be eligible for appearing in the exam.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have finished class 12th from a recognized board with PCM subject group and have obtained at least 60% marks in class 10th and 12th.
Engineering Courses Offered by UPES
| Chemical Engineering Department |
| B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (Refining & Petrochemicals) |
| Applied Petroleum Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| B.Tech. Automotive Design Engineering |
| B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering |
| B.Tech. Mechatronics Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering |
| B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) |
| Aerospace Engineering |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| B.Tech. Electricals Engineering |
| B.Tech. Power System Engineering |
| B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering |
| B.Tech. Electronics IOT based Instrument |
| B.Tech. Electronics Engineering with Specilization in Broadband Communication Technology |
| Civil & Health Safety Engineering |
| B.Tech. Fire & Safety Engineering |
| B.Tech. Civil Engineering |
| PETROLEUM Engineering & EARTH Sciences |
| B.Tech. Applied Petroleum Engineering (Upstream) |
| Geo-Informatics Engineering |
| B.Tech. Geo Science Engineering |
| B.Tech. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering |
| Applied Science |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics |
UPESEAT 2022 Application Form
There are two ways to apply for the exam, i.e. through online mode and through offline mode. Those opting for offline mode can obtain the application form from the university campus. Those choosing the online mode can fill the online application form from the official website. The form must be filed very carefully as there the candidates will not get the opportunity to correct the mistakes made in the form after they submit it.
Applicants should keep the photograph and signature ready while filling the form. They should also pay the required amount of application fee to submit their form. Before making the submission, candidates should ensure that the details they have entered are correct to their knowledge. The authority will reject the applications received without the application fee.
Application Fee
Applicants must pay the application fee of Rs. 1850/- either through Demand draft or through online mode (credit card/debit card/net banking). International applicants must pay US$ 75 via online mode of payment.
UPESEAT 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the UPESEAT exam is as follows-
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based) and Online (CBT based)
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Exam Language: English
- Type of Questions: Objective type (MCQs)
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be awarded for marking the right answer
- Negative Marking: Not applicable
| Sections | No. of Questions |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| English language comprehension | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Total | 200 |
Syllabus for UPESEAT 2022
The syllabus for the exam will be based on the level of class 11th and class 12th respectively. Candidates can prepare for the exam using their standard books and the reference books given in the article. Here are the key topics the candidates should prepare-
Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Chemical Kinetics, Basic Concepts of Chemistry, D- and -f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Coordination Compounds, General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals, Coordination Compounds etc.
Mathematics: Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equation, Permutation & Combination, Sets, Relations & Functions, Matrices & Determinants, Limit, Continuity & Differentiability, Coordinate Geometry , Binomial Theorem, Mathematical Induction, Integral Calculus, Three Dimensional Geometry etc.
Physics: Work, Energy & Power, Oscillations & Waves, Current Electricity, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Physics & Measurement, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Dual Nature of Nature and Radiation, Optics, Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism, Communication System, Electronic Devices etc.
Current affairs: Indian history, polity, geography, environment, climate, international/national news, sports, books and authors, awards etc.
English Comprehension: English Grammar, Fill in the blanks, sentence rearrangement, One-word substitution, synonyms, antonym etc.
Preparation Strategy
Here are some of the useful preparation tips that will help the candidates succeed in the exam-
- Go through the syllabus and prepare a timetable keeping according to it.
- Always finish NCERTs first.
- Make a habit of reading the newspaper regularly.
- Read English magazine to improve your English vocabulary.
- Keep a separate notebook for important formulas and short notes.
- Revise whatever you’ve studied at the end of the day.
- Practice solving mock papers in a time-bound manner to analyze your performance and rectify the mistakes.
- Avoid skipping meals and go outside to freshen up your mind.
Recommended Books
Here are the names of some of the most popular reference books to crack the UPESEAT examination-
- Physics: Books by Pradeep publication, and H.C Verma.
- Mathematics: Books by R.S Aggarwal and R.D Sharma.
- Chemistry: Books by S.Chand, R.K Gupta, O.P Aggarwal and Pradeep publication.
- Current affairs: Lucent’s General Knowledge and Pearson’s GK Manual.
UPESEAT 2022 Admit Card
The admit card can be download from the official website of the UPES, Dehradun. Candidates need to take the printout of the admit card and keep it safe for further use. It is mandatory for the students to carry the hall ticket along with a valid ID proof to the exam center or else they won’t be allowed to take the exam. The hall ticket should not be soiled or damaged. The admit card should be preserved till the admission process is finished.
UPESEAT Result and Counselling
Applicants can check the result of the UPESEAT 2022 from the official website of the university. To see the result, they need to login into the official web portal. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the applicants in the exam. Those whose names appear on the merit list will be invited to attend the counselling process where a seat will be allotted to them. Candidates will also undergo document verification during the counselling.
