The MCAER PG CET 2026 examination, conducted by MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board), was held on 11, 12, and 13 April 2026. The Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (MCAER PG CET) is a State-level Agricultural entrance exam for admissions to PG courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Home Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agri Business Management, and M.Sc Post Harvest Technology at State Agricultural Universities of Maharashtra. The answer key and merit list are now out; counselling began in May 2026. For comprehensive details visit mcaer.org. You can also download MCAER PG CET previous year question papers, syllabus PDF, and access the admit card, answer key, and result right here on aglasem.com.
Latest: – MCAER PG CET 2026 was held on 11-13 April 2026. Answer key and merit list are out at mcaer.org. Counselling (Centralised Admission Process) is under way from May 2026. Check the MCAER PG CET Result 2026 and Answer Key pages for the latest.
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MCAER PG CET 2026
What is MCAER PG CET?
The MCAER PG CET — also referred to as MAUEB PG CET or Maharashtra PG Agriculture CET — stands for Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. The 2026 exam was organised by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune. It is a State-level entrance test for admissions to PG programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Home Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agri Business Management, and M.Sc Post Harvest Technology at the State Agricultural Universities of Maharashtra for academic year 2026-27.
MCAER PG CET 2026 Important Dates
All key dates for MCAER PG CET 2026 as announced by MAUEB are listed below. Events up to the exam are already completed. Counselling rounds are currently under way.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Application form open (registration start) | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 05 Mar 2026 |
| Provisional list of eligible / non-eligible candidates | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Grievance window | 11 – 24 Mar 2026 |
| Final list of eligible candidates | 06 Apr 2026 |
| MCAER PG CET Admit Card 2026 release | Second week of Apr 2026 (Out) |
| MCAER PG CET 2026 exam dates | 11, 12, 13 Apr 2026 (Held) |
| Provisional answer key release | Apr 2026 (Out) |
| Objection / challenge window | Apr 2026 (Closed) |
| Final answer key release | Apr 2026 (Out) |
| Merit list release | Apr 2026 (Out) |
| Counselling / Centralised Admission Process start | May 2026 onwards (Under way) |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- MCAER PG CET 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of MCAER PG CET – mcaer.org
MCAER PG CET 2026 Application Form
The MCAER PG CET 2026 Application Form was released on 29 January 2026 and the last date to apply was 05 March 2026. The application was accepted in online mode only at agripg.formsrec.in/pg/ as per the notification from MAUEB. Applications for the 2026 cycle are now closed. Eligible candidates were those with a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant agricultural discipline from a recognised university. For the next cycle, candidates should regularly check mcaer.org for the notification and brochure release.
MCAER PG CET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc Ag. / B.Tech Ag. Engg. / B.Sc Horti. / B.F.Sc or equivalent) in the relevant faculty from a recognised university with a qualifying OGPA or percentage as prescribed in the MAUEB information brochure. Domicile / nativity conditions as applicable to Maharashtra may also apply. Candidates should verify the eligibility conditions in the brochure at mcaer.org for the 2027 cycle before applying.
MCAER PG CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam was conducted in offline (OMR-based, paper-pencil) mode in English. Each subject CET comprised 200 MCQs carrying 200 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. There is no negative marking; each correct answer fetches 1 mark and incorrect or unattempted answers carry 0. The exam was held across three days (11, 12, 13 April 2026) with different subject CETs on different days/sessions.
MCAER PG CET 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus for each subject CET is published by MAUEB as a PDF at mcaer.org and covers the UG curriculum of the corresponding faculty at the SAUs of Maharashtra. Common areas include research methodology, basic statistics, and English comprehension. Visit the MCAER PG CET Syllabus 2026 page for subject-wise topics, preparation tips, and recommended books.
MCAER PG CET 2026 Result and Counselling
The MCAER PG CET Result 2026 and faculty-wise merit list were released by MAUEB in April 2026 at mcaer.org. The final merit is computed as 70% of the CET score + 30% of UG OGPA. Counselling (Centralised Admission Process) began in May 2026 across participating universities — MPKV Rahuri, PDKV Akola, VNMKV Parbhani, and BSKKV Dapoli. Visit the MCAER PG CET Result 2026 page for scorecard download steps and counselling details.
MCAER PG CET 2026 – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | MCAER PG CET |
| Full Form | Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
| Also Known As | MAUEB PG CET, Maharashtra PG Agriculture CET |
| Exam Conducting Body | MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Exam Date 2026 | 11, 12, 13 April 2026 (Held) |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based, paper-pencil) |
| Total Questions / Marks | 200 MCQs / 200 marks |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Marking | +1 per correct, no negative marking |
| Official Website | mcaer.org |
| Admission To | PG courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Home Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agri Business Management, M.Sc Post Harvest Technology |
| Participating Universities | MPKV Rahuri, PDKV Akola, VNMKV Parbhani, BSKKV Dapoli (State Agricultural Universities of Maharashtra) |
| Type Of Exam | Agricultural Entrance Exams |
MCAER PG CET 2026 – FAQs
MCAER PG CET 2026 was conducted on 11, 12, and 13 April 2026 in offline (OMR-based) mode by MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board). The admit card was released in the second week of April 2026 and the final eligible candidates list was published on 6 April 2026.
MCAER PG CET is conducted by MAUEB — Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board — on behalf of the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER). The official website is mcaer.org.
MCAER PG CET 2026 was conducted in offline (OMR-based, paper-pencil) mode in English. Each subject CET had 200 MCQs carrying 200 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. There was no negative marking; each correct answer fetched 1 mark and incorrect or unattempted answers carried 0.
Yes, the MCAER PG CET 2026 result and faculty-wise merit list were released by MAUEB in April 2026 at mcaer.org. The final merit is computed as 70% of the CET score + 30% of the qualifying UG OGPA. Counselling (Centralised Admission Process) began in May 2026.
MCAER PG CET scores are accepted for admissions to PG programmes at the four State Agricultural Universities of Maharashtra — MPKV Rahuri, PDKV Akola, VNMKV Parbhani, and BSKKV Dapoli — and their constituent and affiliated colleges.
The official website is mcaer.org, maintained by MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board). All notifications, admit cards, answer keys, results, and counselling updates are published there.
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