UPCATET 2026 PhD Counselling Round 1 Schedule Released, Registration Starts August 9

The Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT) has issued a notice regarding the UPCATET 2026 Round 1 PhD counselling schedule. The notice is posted on the official website at upcatetexam.org. UPCATET stands for Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test. Eligible candidates can register and pay the counselling fee online. The registration period is from August 9 to August 14, 2026.Candidates can fill and lock their choices until August 14 at 5:00 PM. The results of seat allotment will be announced on August 21, 2026. Document upload starts on the same day and continues until August 23. The final reporting and campus verification will take place on August 24 and 25.All key dates in the schedule end at 5:00 PM. BUAT organizes UPCATET on behalf of the state agriculture universities in Uttar Pradesh. The first round of counselling is conducted online. The second round for vacant seats is done offline on campus.

UPCATET 2026 Round 1 PhD Counselling Important Dates

PhD Programmes Covered Under UPCATET 2026 Counselling

The first round of counselling includes doctoral programmes in nine different streams. The programme codes are PDA, PDH, PDHS, PDT, PDB, PDFR, PDAB, PDF, and PDTF. Candidates must choose the correct code during choice filling. These codes represent various streams in agriculture and related fields. The exact number of seats available will be displayed on the official portal. Candidates should check the seat availability before locking their choices.

How to Register for UPCATET 2026 PhD Counselling

Candidates need to complete their registration and pay the one-time fee on upcatetexam.org. Registration is required before filling and locking the choices. The choice filling period starts on August 13 and ends on August 14. Only those who qualified in UPCATET 2026 for PhD are eligible for counselling. The counselling authority may update the schedule if needed. Candidates should visit the portal regularly for the latest updates.

What Happens After the Seat Allotment Result?

The seat allotment result will be available on the portal on August 21. Candidates who are allotted seats must upload their documents by August 23. They must also pay the security fee within the same time frame. The allotment letter can be downloaded by August 23 evening. The final reporting and document verification will take place on campus. This must be completed by August 25 at 5:00 PM. Candidates who miss this deadline will lose their allotted seat. During the verification stage, the candidates' eligibility and identity are confirmed. They must present their original certificates and the downloaded allotment letter. If there are any discrepancies between the uploaded and physical documents, the seat may be cancelled.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official portal at upcatetexam.org and read the notice.
2. Complete online registration and pay the fee between August 9 and 14.
3. Fill and lock your programme choices before 5:00 PM on August 14.
4. Check the seat allotment result on August 21 and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the security fee and download the allotment letter by August 23.
6. Report to the allotted institute for final verification by August 25.