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    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 Released - Check Age Limit, Average Marks, Nationality

    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 Released - Check Age Limit, Average Marks, Nationality

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 05 Mar 2026, 03:07 PM IST

    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 – UPES has published the UPESEAT 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, upes.ac.in. The minimum eligibility for UPSEAT 2026 exam is that candidates must have a minimum score of 50% in Classes X and XII, with 50% in PCM in Class XII. The UPESEAT 2026 eligibility conditions include nationality, age limit and qualifying exam requirements. The UPESEAT 2026 registration is only allowed for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Those who fail to meet the UPESEAT eligibility for 2026 for B.Tech will be disqualified from the admission process. The UPESEAT 2026 Exam will be conducted in three phases. The phase 2 UPESEAT 2026 registration will conclude on March 26, 2026. The UPESEAT exam date 2026 for Phase 2 will be announced soon online.

    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 Released - Check Age Limit, Average Marks, Nationality
    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The admissions to B.Tech courses in UPES are done through four modes – UPESEAT, JEE Main, SAT, and Merit Board. The UPESEAT eligibility criteria for each of the admission modes differ accordingly. Hence, candidates are advised through the detailed eligibility criteria. For the UPESEAT 2026 counselling, 80% of the seats are reserved through UPESEAT 2026, and the remaining 20% will be filled through JEE Main 2026 and the Board Merit pathway.
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    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Before filling out the UPESEAT application form 2026, candidates must check the specified UPESEAT eligibility criteria. Only those candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be eligible for admission.

    UPESEAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    ParticularsDetails

    Nationality

    A candidate should be an Indian national.

    Age Limit

    Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 1, 2001, are eligible to apply.

    Qualifying Exam

    Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in classes 10th & 12th and a minimum of 50% aggregate in physics, chemistry & mathematics in class 12th.

    UPESEAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main and Board-Merit Candidates

    Candidates can also apply for admission to UPES based on their JEE Main scores and board merit. The eligibility criteria for admission through JEE Main and board merit are different. The candidates can refer to the given eligibility criteria for both the JEE Main exam and the board merit.

    Eligibility Criteria for admission through JEE Main

    Candidates applying for admission through JEE Main are exempted from the entrance examination. The candidates will be offered admission through their performance in the JEE Main 2026 exam. The authorities will announce the JEE cutoff rank after the declaration of the JEE Main 2026 result.

    • Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the 10th & 12th standard qualifying examinations.

    • Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 12th standard.

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    Eligibility criteria for admission through Board Merit

    • Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the 10th & 12th standard qualifying examinations.

    • Candidates should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the 12th standard.

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    UPESEAT 2026 Scholarship

    UPES will offer scholarships to candidates belonging to two categories - All India Category and Uttarakhand Domicile Special Scholarships. The eligibility criteria are given below.

    All India Category

    • Candidates should have scored 80% marks in the 10th and 12th standards with 85% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to be eligible for this scholarship.

    • Under this scholarship, a tuition fee waiver of 50% will be provided on 10% of seats in each program in the first year for CBSE, ICSE & State board pass-out candidates.

    • The scholarship will be renewed in the second semester of the programme, provided the candidate obtains an SGPA of 8/10.

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    Uttarakhand Domicile Special Scholarships

    • The seats under this category will be within 15% of the reservation for Uttarakhand resident students.

    • Under this scholarship, a 25% tuition fee waiver will be provided for boys and a 35% fee waiver for girls.

    • The scholarship will be renewed in the second semester of the programme, provided the candidate obtains an SGPA of 8/10.

    Also check: UPESEAT Sample Papers

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: If I have a valid JEE Main score, do I still have to appear for the UPESEAT entrance exam?
    A:

    No, candidates seeking admission through JEE Main scores will be exempted from the UPESEAT entrance exam, however, they still have to meet the specified eligibility criteria and clear the JEE Main 2026 cutoff specified by Amrita University.

    Q: What are the minimum marks required for admission through UPESEAT 2026?
    A:

    Candidates should have secured minimum 50% marks in class 10th & 12th and minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics in class 12th.

    Q: What percentage of seats are offered in UPES to candidates seeking admission through JEE Main scores?
    A:

    The University will fill 20% of the total seats from candidates looking for admission through JEE Main and Board Merit pathway.

    Q: I have 45% marks in class 12th. Am I eligible for UPESEAT 2026?
    A:

    No. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the 10th & 12th standard qualifying examinations to be eligible for UPESEAT 2026.

    Q: When will the authorities release the UPESEAT 2026 application form?
    A:

    The authorities have released the application form for UPESEAT on September 12, 2025.

    Q: When is the UPESEAT 2026 exam?
    A:

    The UPESEAT 2026 exam for phase 1 was conducted from January 22 to 24, 2026, and phase 2 UPESEAT 2026 exam dates will be announced soon.

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