The IGKV CET 2026 (Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Common Entrance Test) is a university-level entrance examination conducted by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur, Chhattisgarh for admission to PG (M.Sc. / M.Tech / MBA Agribusiness) and Ph.D. programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, and allied disciplines for the academic year 2026-27. The IGKV CET 2026 online application opened on 11 April 2026 at igkvmis.cg.nic.in. The IGKV CET 2026 exam is scheduled for 21 June 2026 in offline pen-paper-based (OMR) mode, with 200 MCQs in 2 hours and no negative marking. Candidates can check admit card, result, and all updates at igkv.ac.in.
Latest for IGKV CET 2026: IGKV CET 2026 exam date is 21 June 2026. Admit card expected around 15–18 June 2026 at igkv.ac.in. Application opened 11 April 2026 at igkvmis.cg.nic.in. Check Admit Card | Answer Key | Result | Syllabus
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IGKV CET 2026 – Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Common Entrance Test
The IGKV CET 2026 (Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Common Entrance Test) is the gateway for admission to postgraduate and doctoral agricultural programmes at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur – a NAAC ‘A’ graded, ICAR-recognised state agricultural university of Chhattisgarh, established in 1987. Also referred to as IGKV Entrance Test, IGKV PG CET, and IGKV Ph.D. Entrance, the examination is conducted every year by IGKV itself (not by CG Vyapam) for admission to M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA Agribusiness, and Ph.D. programmes at IGKV campuses and affiliated colleges across Chhattisgarh. The exam is conducted in offline (pen-paper, OMR) mode with 200 MCQs in 2 hours, and there is no negative marking.
IGKV CET 2026 Important Dates
Check the complete IGKV CET 2026 schedule below. Dates marked as confirmed are sourced from official IGKV notifications; remaining dates are tentative based on historical patterns.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| IGKV CET 2026 Application Start | 11 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (PG) | 30 April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Correction Window | May 2026 (Tentative) |
| IGKV CET Admit Card 2026 | ~15–18 June 2026 (Tentative) |
| IGKV CET 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Late June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Objection Window | 3–5 days after answer key |
| Final Answer Key & Result | Late June / Early July 2026 (Tentative) |
| IGKV Counselling 2026-27 | July 2026 (Tentative) |
Official Links
- Official Website: igkv.ac.in
- Application Portal: igkvmis.cg.nic.in
- Counselling Portal: igkv.ac.in/counselinghomenew.aspx
IGKV CET 2026 Application Form
The IGKV CET 2026 online application form was available at igkvmis.cg.nic.in from 11 April 2026 for both PG and Ph.D. programmes. Candidates must register, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents (photograph, signature, certificates), pay the application fee (approximately Rs. 500–1000 as per category, subject to official notification), and submit before the last date. For detailed steps, visit the IGKV CET Application and Admit Card page.
IGKV CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For PG (M.Sc. / M.Tech / MBA Agribusiness) Programmes: Candidates need a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agricultural Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). For MBA Agribusiness, a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with relevant minimum marks is required. Final-year students may apply provisionally.
For Ph.D. Programmes: Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc. / M.Tech) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or a relevant discipline with the minimum marks as stipulated in the IGKV CET 2026 official notification.
IGKV CET 2026 Programmes Offered
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes:
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Extension Education, and more)
- M.Sc. Horticulture
- M.Sc. Forestry
- M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
- M.Tech. Food Technology
- MBA Agribusiness Management
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programmes:
- Ph.D. Agriculture (multiple specialisations)
- Ph.D. Horticulture
- Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering
IGKV CET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-paper, OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 200 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium | English |
| Shifts | Single shift |
There are separate question papers for Agriculture & Forestry (Faculty of Agriculture) and for Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering. The syllabus is based on the undergraduate curriculum for PG programmes and the Master’s curriculum for Ph.D. programmes. For detailed topic-wise coverage, see the IGKV CET Syllabus 2026.
IGKV CET 2026 Admit Card
The IGKV CET 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket) is expected to be released approximately 3–5 days before the exam at igkv.ac.in, tentatively around 15–18 June 2026. Candidates download the hall ticket by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination centre along with a valid government photo ID.
IGKV CET 2026 Answer Key & Result
The IGKV CET 2026 Answer Key will be released at igkv.ac.in within 1–2 weeks of the exam, tentatively in late June 2026. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key within the objection window. The IGKV CET 2026 Result will be declared as a merit list / scorecard in late June or early July 2026, forming the basis for IGKV Online Counselling 2026-27.
IGKV CET 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Common Entrance Test (IGKV CET) 2026 |
| Also Known As | IGKV Entrance Test, IGKV PG CET, IGKV Ph.D. Entrance |
| Conducting Body | Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Programmes | M.Sc. / M.Tech / MBA Agribusiness / Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-paper, OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions / Marks | 200 / 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 correct, no negative marking |
| Application Start | 11 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Admit Card | ~15–18 June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Answer Key | Late June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result | Late June / Early July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Accreditation | NAAC ‘A’ Grade, ICAR-recognised, UGC |
| Official Website | igkv.ac.in |
| Application Portal | igkvmis.cg.nic.in |
| Similar Exams | Agriculture Entrance Exams |
IGKV CET 2026 FAQs
The IGKV CET 2026 exam is scheduled for 21 June 2026 in offline pen-paper (OMR) mode. The exam will be held at designated centres across Chhattisgarh.
IGKV CET 2026 is conducted by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is NOT conducted by CG Vyapam. IGKV is a NAAC ‘A’ graded, ICAR-recognised state agricultural university established in 1987. Official website: igkv.ac.in.
IGKV CET 2026 covers PG programmes: M.Sc. Agriculture (multiple specialisations), M.Sc. Horticulture, M.Sc. Forestry, M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, M.Tech. Food Technology, MBA Agribusiness Management; and Ph.D. programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering.
The IGKV CET 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket) is expected to be released around 15–18 June 2026 at igkv.ac.in — approximately 3–5 days before the exam on 21 June 2026. Candidates can download it by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth.
IGKV CET 2026 is an offline pen-paper-based (OMR) exam with 200 MCQs in 2 hours (120 minutes). Each correct answer carries +1 mark with no negative marking. The medium is English. Maximum marks: 200.
For PG programmes, candidates need a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agricultural Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC). For Ph.D. programmes, a Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech) in a relevant discipline with the minimum marks as per IGKV notification is required. Final-year candidates may apply provisionally.
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