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Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Common Entrance Test

Stream: Management 6 sections with data

Application Process

MCAER PG CET 2024 Registration Last Date Extended

The last date to submit the MCAER PG CET 2024 application form has been extended to February 29, 2024. The application form is available at mbform.in.

Online fee submission is allowed until March 1, 2024, up to 4:00 PM.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form Dates

These are the dates for the MCAER PG CET 2024 application process.

Event Date
Application Form Releases February 1, 2024
Last Date to Apply February 29, 2024 (extended from February 27, 2024)
Admit Card March 20, 2024
Exam Date March 30, 31 and April 1, 2024
Answer Key April 8, 2024
Result April 12, 2024

MCAER PG CET 2024 Eligibility

For the Agriculture program, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Agri. Business Management, Animal Husbandry, Sericulture, or an equivalent degree. The degree must be of four years duration from an agriculture-related university.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fee

The registration fee for MCAER PG CET 2024 depends on your category.

  • Open category: Rs. 800
  • Reserved category: Rs. 600
  • Other States: Rs. 800

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form: How to Register

First, create a Username and Password to register. Then fill the application form, choose your test city, select subjects, upload documents in the correct size and format, and pay the registration fee.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form: Documents Required

You need the following documents for registration.

Passport size photograph Certificate of Agriculturist (AG)
Scanned signature NSS Certificate of 240 hrs/NSS Special Camp
NCC B or C Certificate (Air/Naval/Army wings) Certificate of Debate/Essay/Elocution of State Level Competition issued by concerned Organisation
Sports Certificate (District, State, National, International) level Certificate of Project Affected Person (PAP)

Photo Upload Guidelines

Upload a scanned copy of a passport-size photograph during registration. The photo must be in jpg format and less than 35kb in size.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have passed their undergraduate degree in a related field with 55% marks in aggregate or 5.5 CGPA. This is the basic requirement for admission into their preferred program.

Candidates from reserved categories need a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or 5.0 CGPA. The reserved categories include Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Vimukta Jati (A) (VJ-a), Nomadic Tribes (B) (NT-b), Nomadic Tribes (C) (NT-c), Nomadic Tribes (D) (NT-d), Other Backward Class (OBC), Special Backward Category (SBC), Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Physically Handicapped (PH).

The degree-wise eligibility for MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam is given below:

DegreeEligibility
MSc (Agriculture)BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Hort.), BSc (Forestry), BSc (Agriculture Biotechnology), BBM (Agriculture)/ BSc (ABM), BTech (Food Science/ Tech.), BTech (Agriculture Engg.), BSc (Hon.) Home Science
MSc (Hort.)BSc (Hort.), BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Forestry)
MSc (Forestry)BSc (Forestry) or BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Hort.)
MSc (Home Science)BSc (Hon.) Home Science
MSc (Agril. Biotechnology)BSc (Agriculture Biotechnology), BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Hort.), BSc (Forestry), BTech (Food Sc./Tech.), B.F.Sc
MTech (Agri. Engg.)BTech (Agriculture Engg.)
MTech (Food Tech.)BTech (Food Sc./Tech.)
MBA (Agriculture)BBM (Agriculture)/ BSc (ABM) or BSc (Agriculture) or BSc (Hort.) or BSc (Forestry) or BSc (Agriculture Biotechnology) or BTech (Food Sc./Tech.) or BTech (Agriculture Engg.) or BSc (Hon.) Home Sci.
MFScB.F.Sc
MSc (PHM)BBM (Agriculture)/ BSc. (ABM), BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Hort.), BSc (Forestry), BSc (Agriculture Biotechnology), BTech (Food Sc./Tech.), BTech (Agriculture Engg.), BSc (Hon.) Home Sci

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form Guidelines

Candidates must follow the instructions below to fill the MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form. These guidelines cover the steps before and during form submission.

  • Applicants must confirm they meet the eligibility requirements before appearing for the examination.
  • Applicants must have a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
  • Applicants must fill the Online Application Form carefully and upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures. The photograph size should not exceed 35KB, and the signature size should not exceed 30KB.
  • Applicants must remember the password they set, as it is required for logging into the admissions portal later.
  • Changes to the Online Application Form can be made before clicking the Submit Button. Candidates should verify all entries before submission. Once submitted, no changes can be made.
  • After submitting the Online Application Form, candidates should take a printout of the acknowledgment. This printout will include details such as the application fees.
  • Payment can be made through State Bank ATM-cum-Debit Card, SBI Branches (Cash/Transfer), Other Bank's Debit Card and Credit Card, NEFT/RTS/GRPT through Branch/Internet Banking of other Banks, Online GRPT through INB/ATM Card of Associate Banks, Mobile Banking, and Self Service Kiosk.
  • Applicable bank charges plus taxes will be recovered at the time of payment.

Note: Appearing for the CET alone does not guarantee admission to any faculty without the prescribed eligibility for that faculty. Admission is granted only after verification of original documents as per the eligibility criteria of the respective degree program.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form: How to Register?

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to register for the MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form. The process is completed entirely online.

  1. Visit the official website at mcaer.org.
  2. Find the link for MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form.
  3. Fill out the online application form.
  4. Pay the application fee.
  5. Click on "Submit".

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fee Payment

The MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fee must be paid online to complete the registration process. The fee is non-refundable once paid.

Applicants can pay the application fee using various options. These include State Bank ATM-cum-Debit Card, SBI Branches (Cash/Transfer), Other Bank's Debit Card and Credit Card, NEFT/RTS/GRPT through Branch/Internet Banking of other Banks, Online GRPT through INB/ATM Card of Associate Banks, Mobile Banking, and Self Service Kiosk.

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for MCAER PG CET 2024 depends on the candidate's category. General, OBC, and Other State candidates pay INR 800, while SC and ST candidates pay INR 600.

CategoryMCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fees
General/ OBC CandidatesINR 800
SC/ ST CandidatesINR 600
Other State CandidatesINR 800

Documents Required for MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form

Applicants must upload specific documents in the prescribed format while filling out the MCAER PG CET 2024 Online Application Form. The required documents are listed below.

  • Scanned Passport Size Photograph
  • Scanned Signature
  • Scanned Category Certificate
  • Scanned Class 12 Mark sheet
  • Graduation Certificate

The file size, file type, and pixel size for the photograph and signature are specified below.

DocumentsFile SizeFile TypePixel Size
Scanned Passport Size Photograph35KBJPG/ JPEG format300 pixel
Scanned Signature30KBJPG/ JPEG format150 pixel

Details Required in MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form

Candidates must log in to the official website using the User ID and Password sent to their registered email address. After logging in, they need to fill in the personal and academic details listed below.

Personal Details

  • Aadhaar Number
  • PAN Number
  • Candidate's Name
  • Gender
  • Birth Date
  • E-Mail
  • Mobile Number
  • Address
  • Pin Code
  • State
  • District
  • Taluka
  • City/Village
  • Father's Occupation
  • Parents Annual Income
  • Father's Name
  • Mother's Name
  • Domicile State
  • Domicile Document
  • Religion
  • Category
  • Caste
  • Student's Bank Name & Branch

Academic Details

  • SSC Percentage
  • SSC Mark sheet Upload
  • College State
  • College District
  • College Taluka
  • College City

MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for MCAER PG CET 2024?

Aspirants who have scored a minimum of 55% marks aggregate in their graduation are eligible for the exam. Applicants of the reserved category must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

How can I pay MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fees?

Applicants can pay the MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fees in both online and offline modes. Payment can be done through State Bank ATM-cum-Debit Card / SBI Branches (Cash/Transfer) / Other Bank's Debit Card and Credit Card / NEFT/RTS/GRPT through Branch/Internet Banking of other Banks / Online GRPT through INB/ATM Card of our Associate Banks / Mobile Banking and Self Service Kiosk.

How can I apply for MCAER PG CET?

The MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Form will be released online mode at the official website of the conducting body. Applicants can fill in the application form online.

What are MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fees?

The MCAER PG CET 2024 Application Fee is INR 800, which can be paid in both online and offline modes. SC/ST candidates only have to pay INR 700.

I am not a resident of Maharashtra State, can I apply for MCAER PG CET 2022?

Yes, applicants who are not residents of Maharashtra State can also apply for the exam. Applicants must pay INR 800 as application fees to complete the registration process.

Can I fill MCAER PG CET 2022 Application Form offline?

No, the MCAER PG CET 2022 Application Form cannot be completed in offline mode. Applicants are required to complete the application form in online mode at the official website of the conducting body.

Exam Pattern

MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern

MCAER PGCET 2024 is an offline pen-and-paper test. You will mark your answers on an OMR sheet using a blue or black pen. The exam is conducted by the Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research for admission to MSc programs at Maharashtra State Agricultural institutes.

The question paper contains 200 multiple-choice questions. You will get 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the exam.

Key Details of the Exam

Particulars Details
Conducting Body Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research
Exam Level State Level
Mode of examination Offline (OMR sheet)
Medium of Exam English
Number of Sections 1
Type of Questions MCQ
Number of Questions 200 questions
Exam Duration 2 hours (120 minutes)
Marking scheme Correct answer: +1, Unattempted: 0
Negative marking None

Marking Scheme

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

  • Correct answer: +1 mark
  • Incorrect answer: 0 marks
  • Unattempted question: 0 marks

Since there is no negative marking, you can attempt all questions without the risk of losing marks. The test score carries a weightage of 70% in the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

You must pass a UG degree examination with a minimum of 5.0 CGPA to appear for the exam. The questions are based on topics from agriculture covered in the bachelor's course.

Exam Pattern in Detail

  • The question paper consists of 200 questions from various topics of agriculture covered in the bachelor's course.
  • Each question is of 1 mark.
  • The questions are not divided into any sections.
  • There is no set number of questions from a specific topic.
  • The duration of the entrance examination is 120 minutes.

A carbon copy of the OMR sheet will be provided at the time of the CET examination.

Syllabus

The MCAER PG 2024 syllabus is available on the official website, mcaer.org. Over 80 per cent of questions will be set from the syllabus of the main degree or stream. The remaining 20 per cent will come from the syllabi of other eligible degrees or streams.

The syllabus is prepared from the course syllabus of the bachelor's course in the candidate's specialization.

Agriculture Stream Important Topics

  • Agronomy
  • Botany
  • Soil Science
  • Plant pathology
  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural Extension
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Science & Dairy Science
  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Division of Fruit Science
  • Division of Vegetable Science
  • Division of Floriculture and Landscaping
  • Division of Post-Harvest Technology
  • Division of Plant Protection
  • Division of Natural Resource Management
  • Division of Basic Science and Humanities

Preparation Tips

Solve previous year question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. Practice papers and mock test series should be solved on a regular basis.

Do not take on too much load during the last few days before the exam. Revise important notes regularly and try to recall them daily.

BSc Forestry Stream Important Topics

The BSc Forestry stream covers a wide range of topics. The important topics asked in this stream are listed below.

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Agricultural Botany
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Soil Science
  • Horticulture
  • Extension Education
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Animal & Dairy Science
  • Agricultural Statistics
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Forest Biology and Tree Improvement
  • Dendrology
  • Forest Ecology
  • Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Tree Physiology
  • Principles of Tree Improvement
  • Tree Seed Technology
  • Wildlife Management
  • Fundamentals of Wildlife
  • Forest Pathology
  • Forest Entomology
  • Nematology
  • Silviculture and Agroforestry
  • Principles and Practices of Silviculture
  • Nursery Management
  • Forest Mensuration
  • Silviculture of Indian Trees
  • Silvicultural Systems
  • World Forestry Systems
  • Plantation Forestry & Wasteland Development
  • Environmental Science
  • Forest Product Utilization
  • Wood Anatomy
  • Ethnobotany
  • Logging & Ergonomics
  • Wood Products & Utilization
  • Wood Science & Technology
  • Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
  • Utilization of Non-timber Forest Products
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Forest Engineering & Survey
  • Chemistry & Fertility of Forest Soils
  • Soil Survey & Remote Sensing
  • Forest Tribology & Anthropology
  • Rangeland Management
  • Forest Management, Policy & Legislation
  • Forest Business Management

BSc Agri Bio-Tech Important Topics

The BSc in Agri Bio-Tech stream has a separate set of important topics. These topics are given below.

  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Post-harvest & Food Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Crop Science

BTech Agriculture Engineering Stream Important Topics

The BTech in Agriculture Engineering stream focuses on engineering and agricultural science. The important topics asked in this stream are listed below.

  • Basic Science and Computer Technology
  • Agricultural Science
  • Farm Machinery & Power
  • Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
  • Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
  • Agricultural Process Engineering
  • Farm Structure
  • Electrical & Other Energy Sources

BTech Food Science Important Topics

The BTech in Food Science stream covers food-related subjects. The important topics asked in this stream are given below.

  • Food Science & Technology
  • Food Chemistry & Nutrition
  • Food & Industrial Microbiology
  • Food Engineering
  • Food Trade & Business Management

Recommended Books for MCAER PGCET 2024

Applicants can refer to the following books to prepare for MCAER PGCET 2024. These books are in addition to the bachelor's syllabus.

Book Name Author Name
B.Sc Agriculture Entrance Exam 2021 Arihant Expert
Indira’s Objective Agricultural Biotechnology – MCQs for competitive examinations Arya R.L.
Agriculture at a Glance – An enhanced competition explorer R.K. Sharma
Guide for Agricultural Competitive Examinations R.K Sharma, R.S Maitry. N.Pandey and A.P. Singh

Exam Day Instructions for MCAER PGCET 2024

The MCAER PGCET 2024 exam duration is 2 hours. Candidates must follow the exam day instructions given below.

  • Failure to make full and correct statements in the application form, or suppression of any information, will lead to disqualification. Such a candidate will be debarred from the examination or the entire admission process at any stage.
  • Candidates must follow the instructions given by the Supervisors or Invigilators at all stages of the examination. Violation of these instructions may lead to cancellation of candidature.
  • Calculators, books, notebooks, written notes, smart-watches, mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the examination hall. A candidate found possessing such material, whether in use or not, will be deemed to have used unfair means and will be liable for disciplinary action.
  • Using unfair means or engaging in malpractice will make a candidate liable for punishment under the "Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices Act, Universities, Board and Other Specified Examination Act, 1982" and will lead to disqualification.
  • Any issue not dealt with above will be dealt with, when it arises, fully and finally by the competent authority.

MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern FAQs

Is there a negative marking for MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam?

No. There are no negative marks in MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam. No marks are deducted for any unattempted questions.

Is MCAER PGCET 2024 an online or offline exam?

MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam is an offline pen-paper-based exam. Applicants must visit the exam center to complete the exam.

How many questions are asked in MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam?

A total of 200 questions are asked in MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam. Applicants are awarded 1 mark for every correct answer.

What kind of questions are asked in MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam?

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on the topics relevant to the applied stream.

Ans. Applicants are asked questions from topics related to Horticulture, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science & Dairy Science, etc. The questions asked in the exam will be of graduation level.

Ques. How much time is given to applicants to complete MCAER PGCET 2024 Exam?

Ans. Applicants are given 2 hours (120 minutes) to complete the paper of MCAER PGCET 2024 exam. No extra time is given to candidates. 

Ques.What is MCAER PGCET 2024 exam?

Ans. MCAER PGCET 2024 or Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Common Entrance Test is a state-level exam conducted by the Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) for admissions to agricultural courses across the state. 

Syllabus

MCAER PGCET 2024 syllabus is set and declared by MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board). The syllabus of MCAER PGCET 2024 exam, for each stream, will include questions related to it. Over 80% of questions being asked from the mainstream and 20% from the syllabi of other eligible streams.

Through MCAER PG Common Entrance Test, candidates are evaluated based on their graduation streams. 

  • Agronomy: There are 25 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Principles of Agronomy, Practical Crop Production, Weed Management, etc.
  • Botany: There are 24 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Environmental Science, Principles of Plant Breeding, etc.
  • Soil Science: There are 14 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, etc.
  • Plant Pathology: There are 18 questions with 1 mark each. This section tests a candidate’s vigilance about the Introductory Plant Pathology.
  • Horticulture: There are 21 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Production Technology of Fruit Crops, Vegetables, etc.
  • Agricultural Extension: There are 13 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology etc.
  • Agricultural Economics: There are 16 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Principles of Agricultural Economics etc.
  • Animal Science & Dairy Science: There are 8 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Livestock Production and Management etc.
  • Agricultural Entomology: There are 11 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, etc.
  • Agricultural Engineering: There are 8 questions with 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Introduction to Computer and Applications etc.

According to MCAER PGCET 2024 exam pattern, applicants will be asked a total of 200 multiple-choice questions, that will weigh 1 mark each. Solving MCAER PGCET 2024 exam practice papers can help you in understanding the exam pattern, syllabus along with weightage of questions. As exam is 1 month away, you can focus to attempt mock test series with a timer set. We have also made a list of few important and recommended MCAER PGCET 2024 books for last minute preparation.

MCAER PGCET Agronomy Syllabus

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus in Brief

MCAER PGCET 2024 syllabus includes 80% of questions being asked from the mainstream and 20% from the syllabi of other eligible streams. UG degrees’ syllabus-wise weightage in percentage are tabulated below:

PG-CET Subject (Faculty) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry B.Tech. (Agril. Engineering) B.Tech. (Biotechnology) B.Tech. (Food Technology) B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Business Mgmt. B.F.Sc. / Fisheries Sci. B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Sci.
Agriculture 80 3.5 3 3 3 3 3 - 1.5
Horticulture 10 80 10 - - - - - -
Forestry 10 10 80 - - - - - -
Agricultural Engineering - - - 100 - - - - -
Food Technology - - - - - 100 - - -
Community Science - - - - - - - - 100
Fisheries Science - - - - - - - 100 -
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 8 3 3 - 80 3 - 3 -
Agri. Business Management 5 5 5 5 5 5 60 5 5

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus Wise Weightage

MCAER PGCET 2024 syllabus wise weightage for different faculties are detailed below:

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus for Agriculture

Section “A”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture for 80%

AGRONOMY Subject
Course No. Course Title Credits Weightage
(80%)
AGRO 111 Fundamentals of Agronomy-I 2(1+1)

12.5%
(25 Questions)

AGRO 112 Introductory Agro-meteorology and Climate change 2(1+1)
AGRO 123 Fundamentals of Agronomy-II 2(1+1)
AGRO 234 Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif crops) 2(1+1)
AGRO 235 Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management 2(1+1)
AGRO 246 Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi crops) 2(1+1)
AGRO 247 Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture 1(1+0)
AGRO 248 Principles of Organic Farming 2(1+1)
AGRO 359 Practical Crop Production-I (Kharif crops) 1(0+1)
AGRO 3611 Practical Crop Production-II (Rabi crops) 1(0+1)
AGRO 3612 Geo-informatics, Nano-technology and Precision Farming 2(1+1)
Agril. Botany
GPB 121 Fundamentals of Genetics 3(2+1)

12%
(24 Questions)

BOT 121 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology 2(1+1)
GPB 232 Fundamentals of Plant Breeding 2(1+1)
GPB 243 Principles of Seed Technology 3(1+2)
GPB 355 Crop Improvement – I (Kharif Crops) 2(1+1)
BOT 353 Intellectual Property Right 1(1+0)
GPB 366 Crop Improvement – II (Rabi Crops) 2(1+1)
ESDM 231 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 3(2+1)
Agril. Entomology
ENTO 121 Fundamentals of Entomology 2(1+1)

5.5%
(11 Questions)

ENTO 232 Insect Ecology and Integrated pest Management 2(1+1)
ENTO 243 Pest of Horticultural Crops and their Management 2(1+1)
ENTO 354 Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management 2(1+1)
ENTO 365 Management of Beneficial Insects 2(1+1)
Horticulture
HORT 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture 2(1+1)

10.5%
(21 Questions)

HORT 232 Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices 2(1+1)
HORT 243 Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops 2(1+1)
HORT 354 Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping 2(1+1)
HORT 366 Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables 2(1+1)
AGRIL. Economics
ECON 121 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics 2(2+0)

8%
(16 Questions)

ECON 242 Agricultural Finance and Cooperation 3(2+1)
ECON 353 Agricultural Marketing Trade and Prices 3(2+1)
ECON 365 Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics 2(1+1)
COMP 231 Agri-Informatics 2(1+1)
STAT 231 Statistical Methods 2(1+1)
AGRIL. Extension 
EXTN 111 Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology 2(2+0)

6.5%
(13 Questions)

EXTN 122 Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education 3(2+1)
EXTN 123 Communication Skills and personality Developments (Common Course) 2(1+1)
EXTN 355 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication (Common Course) 2(1+1)
AGRIL. Engineering
ENGG 121 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 2(1+1)

4%
(8 Questions)

ENGG 232 Farm Machinery and Power 2(1+1)
ENGG 243 Renewable Energy and Green Technology 2(1+1)
ENGG 364 Protected Cultivation and secondary Agriculture 2(1+1)
Plat Pathology
MIBO 111 Introductory Microbiology 2(1+1)

9%
(18 Questions)

PATH 121 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 3(2+1)
PATH 232 Principles of Integrated Disease Management 2(1+1)
PATH 354 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their
Management – I
3(2+1)
PATH 365 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their
Management-II
3(2+1)
Soil Science and AGRIL. Chemistry
SSAC 111 Fundamentals of Soil Science 3(2+1)

7%
(14 Questions)

SSAC 242 Problematic Soils and their Management 2(1+1)
SSAC 353 Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management 3(2+1)
BIOCHM 231 Fundamentals of plant biochemistry and biotechnology 3(2+1)
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science
AHDS 111 Livestock Production and Management 2 (1+1)

4%
(8 Questions)

AHDS 242 Livestock Breeding and Nutrition 2(1+1)
AHDS 353 Technology of Milk and Milk Products 2(1+1)
AHDS 364 Sheep, Goat and Poultry Production 2(1+1)
FST 362 Principles of Food Science and Nutrition 2(2+0) 1%
(2 Questions)

Section “B”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture for 3.5% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3.5%)
H/FS 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3 (2+1) 1.5% (3 Questions)
H/FS 122 Plant Propagation and Nursery Management 2 (1+1)
H/FS 233 Tropical and Subtropical Fruits 3 (2+1)
H/FS 359 Orchard and Estate Management 2 (1+1)
H/FS 358 Plantation Crops 3 (2+1)
H/FS 234 Temperate Fruit crops 2 (1+1)
H/FS 235 Weed Management in Horticultural Crops 2 (1+1)
H/FS 246 Breeding of fruit and plantation crops 3 (2+1)
H/FS 247 Dryland Horticulture 2 (1+1)
H/VS 232 Tropical and Subtropical Vegetable crops 3 (2+1) 1% (2 Questions)
H/VS 243 Spices and Condiments 3 (2+1)
H/VS 356 Breeding of Vegetable Tuber and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
H/VS 367 Seed Production of Vegetable Tuber and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
H/VS 245 Temperate Vegetable crops 2 (1+1)
H/VS 121 Potato and Tuber Crops 2 (1+1)
H/VS 244  Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation 3 (2+1)
H/PHT 362 Post-harvest Management of Horticultural Crops 3 (2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
H/PHT 363 Processing of Horticultural Crops 3 (1+2)
H/PHT 231 Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition 2 (1+1)
H/FL 242 Ornamental Horticulture 3 (2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
H/FL 364 Breeding and Seed Production of Ornamental Crops 3 (2+1)
H/FL 353 Principles of Landscape Architecture 1 (0+1)
H/FL 231 Commercial Floriculture 3 (2+1)

Section “C”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry for 3% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3%)
SA 122 Principles of Agroforestry 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
SA 233 Theory and Practice of Silviculture 3(2+1)
SA 354 Agroforestry Systems and Management 3(2+1)
SA 365 Silviculture of Indian Trees 3(2+1)
SA 486 Plantation Forestry 3(2+1)
FB 111 Plant Physiology 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FB 123 Dendrology 3(2+1)
FB 124 Seed Technology & Nursery Management 3(2+1)
FB 235 Tree Improvement 3(2+1)
NR 121 Recreation and Urban Forestry 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
NR 232 Forest Extension and Community Forestry 3(2+1)
NR 243 Forest Mensuration 3(2+1)
NR 354 Forest Management 3(2+1)
NR 365 Forest Inventory and Yield Prediction 2 (1+1)
NR 486 Forest Laws, Legislation and Policies 2 (2+0)
FP 231 Wood Anatomy 3(2+1) 1% (2 Questions)
FP 232 Ethnobotany, Medicinal and Aromatic plants 3(2+1)
FP 243 Logging and Ergonomics 3(2+1)
FP 354 Wood Products and Utilization 3(2+1)
FP 365 Wood Science and Technology 3(2+1)
FP 366 Non-Timber Forest Products 3(2+1)
FP 487 Certification of Forest Products 2 (2+0)
WL 121 Wildlife Biology 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
WL 122 Forest Ecology & Biodiversity 3(2+1)
WL 243 Wildlife Management 2 (1+1)
WL 354 Restoration Ecology 3(2+1)
WL 365 Geomatics 3 (1+2)
WL 486 Ornithology & Herpetology 3 (2+1)

Section “D”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Tech. (Biotech.) for 3% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3%)
BT 111 Cell Biology 2 (2+0) 3% (6 Questions)
BT 112 Basic Genetics 3(2+1)
BT 113 Introduction to Biotechnology 3(2+1)
BT 124 Plant Tissue Culture 3(2+1)
BT 125 Molecular Biology 3(2+1)
BT 236 Recombinant DNA Technology 3(2+1)
BT 247 Introductory Bioinformatics 3(2+1)
BT 248 Plant Genetic Transformation 3(2+1)
BT/ECE 241 Electronics and Instrumentation in Biotechnology 2 (1+1)
BT 249 Classical and Molecular Cytogenetics 3(2+1)
BT 3510 Immunology 3(2+1)
BT 3511 Molecular Genetics 2 (2+0)
BT 3512 Nanobiotechnology 2 (2+0)
BT 3513 Animal Biotechnology 4 (3+1)
BT 3514 Molecular Marker Technology 2 (2+0)
BT 3515 Genomics and Proteomics 3 (3+0)
BT 3516 IPR, Biosafety and Bioethics 2 (2+0)
BT 3617 Computational Biology 3 (2+1)
BIOCHEM 241 General Biochemistry 4 (3+1)
BIOCHEM 352 Enzymology and Enzyme Technologies 3 (2+1)

Section “E”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (A.B.M.) for 3% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3%)
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
ECON 111 Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
ECON 122 Money, Banking and International Trade 3(2+1)
ECON 233 Principles of Economic Theory 3(2+1)
ECON 244 Agril. Co-operation, Institutions and Management 3(2+1)
ECON 355 Structure and Dynamics of Indian Agriculture 3(2+1)
ECON 356 Farm Management and Production Economics 3(2+1)
ECON 367 Financial Management in Agribusiness 3(2+1)
AGRI. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ABM 111 Principles of Management and Agribusiness 2 (1+1) 2% (4 Questions)
ABM 122 Agro-based Industrialization 2 (1+1)
ABM 233 Agri. Informatics 2 (1+1)
ABM 234 Human Resource Management and development 3 (2+1)
ABM 245 Office Procedures for Agribusiness 1 (0+1)
ABM 246 Organizational Behaviour for Business Management 2 (2+0)
ABM 357 Strategic Business Management 2 (1+1)
ABM 358 Production Management, Planning and Control 2 (1+1)
ABM 359 Inventory and Risk Management 2 (1+1)
ABM 3510 Agro-processing Management 2 (1+1)
ABM 3611 Managerial Accounting 2 (1+1)
ABM 3612 Market Survey and Price Analysis 2 (0+2)
ABM 3613 Supply Chain Management 2 (1+1)
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING
MKT 121 Introduction to Agricultural marketing 2(1+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
MKT 122 Marketing Institutions and Organizations 2(1+1)
MKT 233 Principles of Marketing Management 2(1+1)
MKT 234 Market and Trade Acts 2 (2+0)
MKT 245 Rural Marketing and Market Infrastructure 3 (2+1)
MKT 246 Input Marketing Management 2(1+1)
MKT 357 Product Promotion Methods 2(1+1)
MKT 358 Trading of Agricultural Commodities-I 2(1+1)
MKT 369 Trading of Agricultural Commodities-II 2(1+1)
MKT 3610 Commodity Markets 2(1+1)

Section “F”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) for 3% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3%)
FMPE 123 Workshop Technology 2(1+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FMPE 234 Farm Power and Automotive Engines 2(1+1)
FMPE 235 Theory of Machines 2(1+1)
FMPE 246 Tractor Systems and Controls 2(1+1)
FMPE 247 Machine Design 2(1+1)
FMPE 358 Farm Machinery and Equipment-I 2(1+1)
FMPE 3611 Farm Machinery and Equipment-II 2(1+1)
FMPE 3612 Tractor & Farm Machinery Design 3 (2+1)
SWCE 121 Surveying and Leveling 3 (1+2) 0.5% (1 Question)
SWCE 232 Soil Mechanics 2 (1+1)
SWCE 233 Watershed Hydrology 3 (2+1)
SWCE 244 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 3 (2+1)
SWCE 355 Water Harvesting and Soil Conservation Structures 3 (2+1)
SWCE 366 Watershed Planning and Management 2 (1+1)
IDE 231 Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
IDE 242 Irrigation Engineering 3(2+1)
IDE 353 Groundwater, Wells and Pumps 3(2+1)
IDE 354 Drainage Engineering 3(2+1)
IDE 365 Canal Irrigation Management 2 (1+1)
IDE 366 Sprinkler and Micro Irrigation System 2 (1+1)
PFE 111 Thermodynamics 2(1+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
PFE 122 Heat and Mass Transfer 2(1+1)
PFE 233 Engineering Properties of Agricultural Produce 2(1+1)
PFE 244 Post Harvest Engineering of Cereals, Pulses and Oilseed 3(2+1)
PFE 355 Dairy and Food Engineering 3(2+1)
PFE 366 Post Harvest Engineering of Horticultural Crops 2 (1+1)
PFE 367 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 2 (1+1)
REE 111 Engineering Chemistry 2 (1+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
REE 122 Electrical Machines and Power Utilization 3(2+1)
REE 243 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources 3(2+1)
REE 354 Renewable Power Sources 3(2+1)
REE 365 Bio-energy Systems: Design and Applications 3(2+1)
FS 111 Engineering Mechanics 3(2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FS 122 Strength of Materials 2(1+1)
FS 233 Theory of Structures 2(1+1)
FS 244 Building Construction and Cost Estimation 2(1+1)
FS 355 Agricultural Structures, Storage Engineering and Environmental Control 3(2+1)

Section “G”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Tech. (Food Technology) for 3% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (3%)
FPT 111 Principles of Food Processing 3 (2+1) 1% (2 Questions)
FPT 112 Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables 3 (2+1)
FPT 123 Cereal Processing 3 (2+1)
FPT 124 Food Packaging Technology 2 (1+1)
FPT 235 Legumes and Oilseeds Technology 3 (2+1)
FPT 236 Meat, Poultry and Fish Technology 3 (2+1)
FPT 237 Processing Technology of Beverages 2 (1+1)
FPT 238 Processing of Milk and Milk Products 3 (2+1)
FPT 249 Wheat Milling and Baking Technology 3 (2+1)
FPT 2410 Fruits and Vegetables Processing 3 (2+1)
FPT 2411 Processing of Spices and Plantation Crops 3 (2+1)
FPT 3512 Confectionary and Snacks Technology 3 (2+1)
FPT 3513 Food Extrusion Technology 2 (1+1)
FPT 3614 Food Quality and Sensory Evaluation 3 (2+1)
FE 111 Engineering Drawing and Graphics 3 (1+2) 0.5% (1 Question)
FE 112 Fluid Mechanics 3 (2+1)
FE 113 Mathematics 2 (2+0)
FE 124 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 (2+1)
FE 125 Statistical Methods and Numerical Analysis 2 (1+1)
FE 236 Energy Generation and Conservation 3 (2+1)
FE 237 Unit Operations in Food Processing – I 3 (2+1)
FE 248 Unit Operations in Food Processing – II 3 (2+1)
FE 249 Post Harvest and Storage Engineering 3 (2+1)
FE 3510 Biochemical Engineering 3 (2+1)
FE 3511 Food Refrigeration and Cold Storage 3 (2+1)
FE 3612 Food Processing Equipment Design 2 (1+1)
FE 3613 Food Plant Design and Layout 3 (2+1)
FE 3614 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 (2+1)
FCN 123 Human Nutrition 3 (2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FCN 124 Food Chemistry of Macronutrients 3 (2+1)
FCN 235 Food Chemistry and Micronutrients 3 (2+1)
FCN 246 Food Additives and Preservatives 2 (1+1)
FCN 357 Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis 2 (0+2)
FCN 368 Enzymes in Food Industry 2 (1+1)
FMS 111 General Microbiology 3 (2+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FMS 122 Food Microbiology 3 (2+1)
FMS 233 Industrial Microbiology 3 (2+1)
FMS 244 Food Safety and Microbial Standards 3 (2+1)
FMS 355 Food Biotechnology 3 (2+1)
FMS 366 Food Plant Sanitation 3 (2+1)
FMS 367 Quality Assurance and Certification 3 (2+1)
FBM 122 Information and Communication Technology 2 (1+1) 0.5% (1 Question)
FBM 243 ICT Application in Food Industry 3 (1+2)
FBM 354 Entrepreneurship Development 3 (2+1)
FBM 355 Business Management and Economics 2 (2+0)
FBM 356 Food Laws and Regulations 3 (2+1)
FBM 367 Project Preparation and Management 2 (1+1)
FBM 368 Marketing Management and International Trade 2 (2+0)
FBM 369 Communication Skills and Personality Development 2 (1+1)

Section “H”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science for 1.5% weightage

Course Number Course Title Credits Weightage (1.5%)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND STUDIES
HDS 111 Fundamentals of Human Development 3 (2+1) 1.5% (3 Questions)
HDS 122 Marriage and Family Dynamics 3 (2+1)
HDS 233 Life-Span Development 4 (2+2)
HDS 244 Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education 4 (2+2)
HDS 355 Developmental Challenges in Children 3 (2+1)
HDS 366 Family Counseling and Child Welfare 3 (2+1)
HDS 367 Education and Counseling for Parents and Community 3 ( 0+3)
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
RMCS 111 Fundamentals of Art and Design 3 (1+2)
RMCS 122 System Dynamics and Management of Resources 3 (2+1)
RMCS 233 Financial Management and Consumer Education 3 (2+1)
RMCS 244 Housing and Space Management 3 (2+1)
RMCS 245 Ergonomics and Appropriate Technologies 3 (1+2)
RMCS 356 Residential and Commercial Space Design 3 (2+1)
RMCS 357 Event Management 3 (0+3)
RMCS 368 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management 3 (2+1)
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
FSN 111 Food Science and Processing 3 (2+1)
FSN 122 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 (2+1)
FSN 233 Food Standards and Quality Control 3 (2+1)
FSN 234 Food Preservation and Storage 2 (0+2)
FSN 245 Normal Nutrition 2 (1+1)
FSN 356 Therapeutic Nutrition 3 (2+1)
FSN 367 Food Analysis 3 (1+2)
FSN 368 Community Nutrition and Education 3 (2+1)
TEXTILES AND APPAREL DESIGNING
TAD 111 Fundamentals of Clothing Construction 3 (1+2)
TAD 122 Textile Science and Fabric Care 3 (2+1)
TAD 233 Garment and Accessory Designing 3 (0+3)
TAD 244 Techniques of Fabric Construction 3 (1+2)
TAD 355 Textile Finishes 2 (1+1)
TAD 366 Retailing and Merchandizing- Textiles and Apparel 2 (2+0)
TAD 367 Traditional Textiles and Costumes of India 3 (2+1)
COMMUNITY EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
CECM 111 Community Extension and Rural Development 2 (1+1)
CECM 122 Communication, Diffusion and Adoption of Homestead Technologies 3 (1+2)
CECM 233 Programme Development for Rural Families 3 (2+1)
CECM 244 Training and Human Resource Development 3 (1+2)
CECM 355 Project Management 3 (1+2)
CECM 366 Women in Agriculture 3 (1+1)

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus for Horticulture

Section “A”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture for 80% weightage

Course No. Course Title Credits

Weightage (80%)

DIVISION OF FRUIT SCIENCE
H/FS 111 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3 (2+1)

15.5%
(31 Questions)

H/FS 122 Plant Propagation and Nursery Management 2 (1+1)
H/FS 233 Tropical and Subtropical Fruits 3 (2+1)
H/FS 359 Orchard and Estate Management 2 (1+1)
H/FS 358 Plantation Crops 3 (2+1)
H/FS 234 Temperate Fruit crops 2 (1+1)
H/FS 235 Weed Management in Horticultural Crops 2 (1+1)
H/BOT 123 Principles of Plant Breeding 3 (2+1)
H/BOT 112 Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics 3 (2+1)
H/FS 246 Breeding of Fruit and Plantation Crops 3 (2+1)
H/FS 247 Dryland Horticulture 2 (1+1)
DIVISION OF VEGETABLE SCIENCE
H/VS 232 Tropical and Subtropical Vegetable crops 3 (2+1)

10.5%
(21 Questions)

H/VS 243 Spices and Condiments 3 (2+1)
H/VS 356 Breeding of Vegetable Tuber and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
H/VS 367 Seed Production of Vegetable Tuber and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
H/VS 245 Temperate Vegetable crops 2 (1+1)
H/VS 121 Potato and Tuber Crops 2 (1+1)
H/VS 244 Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation 3 (2+1)
DIVISION OF POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
H/PHT 362 Post-harvest Management of Horticultural Crops 3 (2+1)

5%
(10 Questions)

H/PHT 363 Processing of Horticultural Crops 3 (1+2)
H/PHT 231 Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition 2 (1+1)
DIVISION OF FLORICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING
H/FL 242 Ornamental Horticulture 3 (2+1)

6%
(12 Questions)

H/FL 364 Breeding and Seed Production of Ornamental Crops 3 (2+1)
H/FL 353 Principles of Landscape Architecture 1 (0+1)
H/FL 231 Commercial Floriculture 3 (2+1)
DIVISION OF PLANT PROTECTION
H/PATH 231 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology 2 (1+1)

13%
(26 Questions)

H/PATH 352 Diseases of Fruit, Plantation and Medicinal and Aromatic Crops 3 (2+1)
H/PATH 363 Diseases of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
H/PATH 364 Mushroom Production Technology 1 (0+1)
H/ENTO 121 Fundamentals of Entomology 3 (2+1)
H/ENTO 365 Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management 2 (1+1)
H/ENTO 243 Insect Pests of Fruit, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops 3 (2+1)
H/ENTO 354 Apiculture, Sericulture and Lac Culture 2 (1+1)
H/ENTO 232 Insect Pests of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops 3 (2+1)
DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
H/SSAC 111 Fundamentals of Soil Science 2 (1+1)

10%
(20 Questions)

H/SSAC 122 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management 2 (1+1)
H/EVS 121 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management# 3 (2+1)
H/SSAC 243 Soil, Water and Plant Analysis 2 (1+1)
H/ENGG 362 Farm Machinery and Power Engineering 2 (1+1)
H/ENGG 121 Water Management in Horticultural Crops 2 (1+1)
H/AGRO 251 Organic Farming 2 (1+1)
H/AGROMET 111 Agro-meteorology and Climate Change 2 (1+1)
DIVISION OF BASIC SCIENCE & HUMANITIES
H/STAT 111 Elementary Statistics and Computer Application 3 (2+1) 20% (40 Questions)
H/BIOCHEM 111 Elementary Plant Biochemistry 2 (1+1)
H/BIOT 231 Elementary Plant Biotechnology 2 (1+1)
H/BOT 111 Introductory Crop Physiology 2 (1+1)
H/ECON 111 Economics and Marketing# 3 (2+1)
H/ECON 362 Horti-Business Management 2 (2+0)
H/EXTN 231 Fundamentals of Extension Education 2 (1+1)
H/EXTN 363 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management# 2 (1+1)
H/HORT 121 Growth and Development of Horticultural Crops 2 (1+1)
H/EXTN 352 Communication Skills and Personality Development# 2 (1+1)
H/MIBO 121 Introductory Microbiology 2 (1+1)
H/IT 121 Information and Communication Technology#* 2 (1+1)
H/HORT 352 Introductory Agro-forestry 2 (1+1)
H/MAP 351 Medicinal and Aromatic Crops 3 (2+1)
H/AGRO 242 Introduction to Major Field Crops 2 (1+1)
H/AHDS 241 Livestock production and management 1 (1+0)
Section “B” Syllabus of courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture for 10% weightage i.e. 20 Questions from Agriculture syllabus
Section “C” : Syllabus of courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry for 10% weightage i.e. 20 Questions from Forestry syllabus

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus for Forestry

Section “A”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry for 80% Weightage

Course No. Course Title Credits Weightage (80%)
SILVICULTURE AND AGROFORESTRY
SA 111 Introduction to Forestry 2 (2+0)

10%
(20 Questions)

SA 122 Principles of Agroforestry 3 (2+1)
SA 233 Theory and Practice of Silviculture 3 (2+1)
SA 354 Agroforestry Systems and Management 3 (2+1)
SA 365 Silviculture of Indian Trees 3 (2+1)
SA 486 Plantation Forestry 3 (2+1)
FOREST BIOLOGY AND TREE IMPROVEMENT
FB 111 Plant Physiology 3 (2+1)

10%
(20 Questions)

FB 112 Forest Botany 2 (1+1)
FB 123 Dendrology 3 (2+1)
FB 124 Seed Technology & Nursery Management 3 (2+1)
FB 235 Tree Improvement 3 (2+1)
FB 486 Forest Biotechnology 3 (2+1)
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
NR 121 Recreation & Urban Forestry 3 (2+1)

9%
(18 Questions)

NR 232 Forest Extension and Community Forestry 3 (2+1)
NR 243 Forest Mensuration 3 (2+1)
NR 354 Forest Management 3 (2+1)
NR 365 Forest Inventory and Yield Prediction 2 (1+1)
NR 486 Forest Laws, Legislation and Policies 2 (2+0)
FOREST PRODUCT UTILIZATION
FP 231 Wood Anatomy 3 (2+1)

11%
(22 Questions)

FP 232 Ethnobotany, Medicinal and Aromatic plants 3 (2+1)
FP 243 Logging and Ergonomics 2 (2+1)
FP 354 Wood Products & Utilization 3 (2+1)
FP 365 Wood Science and Technology 3 (2+1)
FP 366 Non-Timber Forest Products 3 (2+1)
FP 487 Certification of Forest Products 2 (2+0)
WILDLIFE SCIENCE
WL 121 Wildlife Biology 3 (2+1)

10%
(20 Questions)

WL 122 Forest Ecology & Biodiversity 3 (2+1)
WL 243 Wildlife Management 2 (1+1)
WL 354 Restoration Ecology 3 (2+1)
WL 365 Geomatics 3 (1+2)
WL 486 Ornithology & Herpetology 3 (2+1)
BASIC AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
LANG 111 Comprehension & Communication Skills in English 2 (1+1)

16%
(32 Questions)

EXTN 123 Communication Skills and Personality Development 2 (1+1)
F/EXTN 244 Forest Tribology & Anthropology 2 (2+0)
EXTN 355 Entrepreneurship Dev’t & Business Communication 2 (1+1)
F/ECON 361 Forest Economics and Marketing 3 (2+1)
COMP 231 Agri-Informatics 2 (1+1)
EVS 231 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 3 (2+1)
F/STAT 241 Elementary Statistics 3 (2+1)
AGRICULTURAL AND ALLIED SUBJECTS
F/BOT 121 Plant Cytology and Genetics 2 (1+1)

14%
(28 Questions)

F/AGRO 111 Introduction to Agronomy 2 (1+1)
F/HORT 111 Introduction to Horticulture 2 (1+1)
F/SSAC 111 Geology and Soils 2 (1+1)
F/SSAC 112 Soil Biology and Fertility 2 (1+1)
F/ASDS 241 Rangeland and Livestock Management 3 (2+1)
F/ENGG 242 Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management 3 (2+1)
F/ENGG 363 Forest Survey and Engineering 2 (1+1)
F/ENTO 351 Forest Entomology 2 (1+1)
F/PATHO 241 Forest Pathology 2 (1+1)
F/AGROMET 351 Climate Science 2 (1+1)
Section “B” Syllabus of courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture for 10% weightage i.e. 20 Questions from Agriculture syllabus
Section “C” : Syllabus of courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry for 10% weightage i.e. 20 Questions from Horticulture syllabus

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus for Community Science

Section “A”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science for 100% weightage:

Course No. Course Title Credits

Weightage (100%)

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND STUDIES
HDS 111 Fundamentals of Human Development 3 (2+1)

18%
(36 Questions)

HDS 122 Marriage and Family Dynamics 3 (2+1)
HDS 233 Life-Span Development 4 (2+2)
HDS 244 Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education 4 (2+2)
HDS 355 Developmental Challenges in Children 3 (2+1)
HDS 366 Family Counseling and Child Welfare 3 (2+1)
HDS 367 Education and Counseling for Parents & Community 3 (0+3)
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
RMCS 111 Fundamentals of Art and Design 3 (1+2)

18%
(36 Questions)

RMCS 122 System Dynamics and Management of Resources 3 (2+1)
RMCS 233 Financial Management and Consumer Education 3 (2+1)
RMCS 244 Housing and Space Management 3 (2+1)
RMCS 245 Ergonomics and Appropriate Technologies 3 (1+2)
RMCS 356 Residential and Commercial Space Design 3 (2+1)
RMCS 357 Event Management 3 (0+3)
RMCS 368 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management 3 (2+1)
FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
FSN 111 Food Science and Processing 3 (2+1)

18%
(36 Questions)

FSN 122 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 (2+1)
FSN 233 Food Standards and Quality Control 3 (2+1)
FSN 234 Food Preservation and Storage 2 (0+2)
FSN 245 Normal Nutrition 2 (1+1)
FSN 356 Therapeutic Nutrition 3 (2+1)
FSN 367 Food Analysis 3 (1+2)
FSN 368 Community Nutrition and Education 3 (2+1)
TEXTILES AND APPAREL DESIGNING
TAD 111 Fundamentals of Clothing Construction 3 (1+2)

14%
(28 Questions)

TAD 122 Textile Science and Fabric Care 3 (2+1)
TAD 233 Garment and Accessory Designing 3 (0+3)
TAD 244 Techniques of Fabric Construction 3 (1+2)
TAD 355 Textile Finishes 2 (1+1)
TAD 366 Retailing and Merchandizing- Textiles and Apparel 2 (2+0)
TAD 367 Traditional Textiles and Costumes of India 3 (2+1)
COMMUNITY EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
CECM 111 Community Extension and Rural Development 2 (1+1)

12%
(24 Questions)

CECM 122 Communication, Diffusion and adoption of Homestead Technologies 3 (1+2)
CECM 233 Programme Development for Rural Families 3 (2+1)
CECM 244 Training and Human Resource Development 3 (1+2)
CECM 355 Project Management 3 (1+2)
CECM 366 Women in Agriculture 2 (1+1)
AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
LANG 111 Comprehension and Communication Skills in English 2 (1+1)

20%
(40 Questions)

ESDM 111 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 3 (2+1)
IRS 111 Introduction to Rural Sociology 2 (2+0)
LANG 122 Technical Writing (English) 2 (1+1)
AGRIL IN121 Agricultural Informatics 3 (1+2)
BIOCHEM 121 Principles of Biochemistry 3 (2+1)
FMICRO231 Fundamentals of Food Microbiology 3 (2+1)
STAT 231 Elementary Statistics 3 (2+1)
CSPD 241 Community Skills and Personality Development 3 (2+1)
EHP 351 Elementary Human Physiology 3 (2+1)
ECON 351 Economics and Marketing 3 (2+1)

MCAER PGCET 2024 Syllabus for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Section “A”: Syllabus of following courses of B.Tech. (Biotechnology) for 80%

Course No. Course Title Credits Weightage
(80%)
CORE COURSES
BT1 11 Cell Biology 2 (2+0)

50%
(100 Questions)

BT 112 Basic Genetics 3 (2+1)
BT 113 Introduction to Biotechnology 3 (2+1)
BT 124 Plant Tissue Culture 3 (2+1)
BT 125 Molecular Biology 3 (2+1)
BT 236 Recombinant DNA Technology 3 (2+1)
BT 247 Introductory Bioinformatics 3 (2+1)
BT 248 Plant Genetic Transformation 3 (2+1)
BT/ECE 241 Electronics and Instrumentation in Biotechnology 2 (1+1)
BT 249 Classical and Molecular Cytogenetics 3 (2+1)
BT 3510 Immunology 3 (2+1)
BT 3511 Molecular Genetics 2 (2+0)
BT 3512 Nanobiotechnology 2 (2+0)
BT 3513 Animal Biotechnology 4 (3+1)
BT 3514 Molecular Marker Technology 2 (2+0)
BT 3515 Genomics and Proteomics 3 (3+0)
BT 3516 IPR, Biosafety and Bioethics 2 (2+0)
BT 3617 Computational Biology 3 (2+1)
BIOCHEM 241 General Biochemistry 4 (3+1)
BIOCHEM 352 Enzymology and Enzyme Technologies 3 (2+1)
BOT/ZOO 121 Biodiversity and its Conservation 2 (2+0)
MICRO 121 Microbiology 3 (2+1)
MICRO 242 Microbial Genetics 3 (2+1)
PBTEL 361 Plant Tissue Culture and its Applications 3 (2+1)
PBTEL 362 Principles and Applications of Plant Genetic
Transformation
3 (2+1)
PBTEL 363 Applications of Genomics and Proteomics 3 (2+1)
PBTEL 364 Molecular Breeding in Field Crops 3 (2+1)
PBTEL 365 Molecular Breeding of Horticultural Crops and
Forest Trees
3 (2+1)
PBTEL 366 Epigenetics and Gene Regulation 3 (2+1)
AGRICULTURE COURSES
AGRO 111 Crop Production Technology 3 (2+1)

9%
(18 Questions)

HORT 121 Production Technologies for Horticultural Crops 3 (2+1)
PB 121 Basics of Plant Breeding 3 (2+1)
PB 232 Breeding of Field Crops 3 (2+1)
ENT.PL.PATH
231
Fundamentals of Crop Production 3 (2+1)
BASIC SCIENCE COURSES
CSPD 111 Communication Skills and Personality Development 2 (1+1)

18%
(36 Questions)

ENV 111 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 3 (2+1)
FT 111 Food Science and Processing 2 (1+1)
HD 111 Human Ethics 1 (1+0)
BOT 232 Plant Physiology 3 (2+1)
MATH 233 Biomathematics 3 (2+1)
ECON 231 Economics and Marketing 3 (2+1)
EDBM 241 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management 2 (1+1)
PHY 241 Biophysics 3 (2+1)
STAT 121 Basic Statistics 2 (1+1)
STAT 362 Biostatistics 3 (2+1)
ICT 231 Inf

Cut-offs

MCAER PGCET 2024 Cut Off

MCAER PGCET 2024 cut off for all colleges will be released by the Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB). The cut off marks for all categories are released online along with the MCAER PGCET 2024 result on the official website.

Based on the cut off marks, the conducting body releases a merit list. This list contains the names and ranks of shortlisted applicants.

  • Applicants are shortlisted for MCAER PGCET 2024 Counselling based on their performance compared to the cutoffs.
  • MCAER releases a separate State Merit List, a College-wise merit list, and a list of rejected candidates.
  • MCAER PGCET Participating Colleges release their individual category-wise cutoff for selecting applicants.

Admission to different institutes is based on a merit score. This merit is calculated using 70% of the MCAER PGCET 2024 score and 30% of the student's CGPA.

The MCAER PGCET 2024 cut off marks depend on several factors. These include exam difficulty, the number of students who appear and qualify, the number of intakes, and previous year cut off trends.

Factors Determining MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs

MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs are determined by various factors. Given below are some factors determining MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs:

  • Total number of applicants
  • Total number of seats available
  • Total number of applications
  • Applicants categories
  • The difficulty level of question paper

MCAER PGCET Previous Years Cutoffs

Previous Year's Cutoffs of MCAER PGCET give applicants an idea of what to expect for the exam.

MCAER PGCET 2021 Cut off

Given below are the cutoffs for MCAER PGCET 2021.

Category MCAER PGCET 2021 Cut off Criteria Minimum Cut off Marks 2021
General category 55 per cent of total merit 110 marks out of 200 marks
OBC category 50 per cent of total merit 100 marks out of 200 marks
SC/ ST and other reserved categories 50 per cent of total merit 100 marks out of 200 marks

MCAER PGCET 2019 Cut off

Given below are MCAER PGCET 2019 Cut off.

Stream Cutoffs Marks out of 100 Marks
Agriculture Maximum Cutoffs 90.00 marks
Agriculture Minimum Cutoffs 19 marks
Post Harvest Management Maximum Cutoffs 72.00 marks
Post Harvest Management Minimum Cutoffs 24.50 marks
Agri-Business Management Maximum Cutoffs 69.50 marks
Agri-Business Management Minimum Cutoffs 17.50 marks
Agri-Engineering Maximum Cutoffs 76.00 marks
Agri-Engineering Minimum Cutoffs 18.00 marks
Agri-Biotechnology Maximum Cutoffs 89.00 marks
Agri-Biotechnology Minimum Cutoffs 22.00 marks
Fisheries Maximum Cutoffs 78.50 marks
Fisheries Minimum Cutoffs 26.50 marks
Horticulture Maximum Cutoffs 76.50 marks
Horticulture Minimum Cutoffs 19:00 marks
Home Science Maximum Cutoffs 75.50 marks
Home Science Minimum Cutoffs 33.00 marks
Food Technology Maximum Cutoffs 22.00 marks
Food Technology Minimum Cutoffs 76.50 marks
Forestry Maximum Cutoffs 84.00 marks
Forestry Minimum Cutoffs 18.50 marks

MCAER PGCET 2018 Cut off

Given below are MCAER PGCET 2018 Cut off.

MCAER PGCET 2017 Cutoff

The MCAER PGCET 2017 cutoff marks for each stream are listed below. The cutoff is given as marks out of 100.

Stream Cutoffs Marks out of 100 Marks
Agriculture Maximum Cutoffs 89.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs -
Post Harvest Management Maximum Cutoffs 62.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 19.50 marks
Agri-Business Management Maximum Cutoffs 78.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 19.00 marks
Agri-Engineering Maximum Cutoffs 72.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 13.50 marks
Agri-Biotechnology Maximum Cutoffs 74.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 15.50 marks
Fisheries Maximum Cutoffs 88.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 32.50 marks
Horticulture Maximum Cutoffs 73.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 14.50 marks
Home Science Maximum Cutoffs 69.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 30.50 marks
Food Technology Maximum Cutoffs 66.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 11:00 marks
Forestry Maximum Cutoffs 78.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 18.00 marks

MCAER PGCET 2017 Cutoff for Other Streams

The cutoff marks for MCAER PGCET 2017 for additional streams are given below.

Stream Cutoffs Marks out of 100 Marks
Agriculture Maximum Cutoffs 84.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs
Post Harvest Management Maximum Cutoffs 58.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 21.00 marks
Agri-Business Management Maximum Cutoffs 69.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 11.50 marks
Agri-Engineering Maximum Cutoffs 69.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 20.00 marks
Agri-Biotechnology Maximum Cutoffs 84.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 16.00 marks
Fisheries Maximum Cutoffs 71.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 25.50 marks
Horticulture Maximum Cutoffs 83.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 08.00 marks
Home Science Maximum Cutoffs 76.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 36.50 marks
Food Technology Maximum Cutoffs 78.50 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 20.00 marks
Forestry Maximum Cutoffs 65.00 marks
Minimum Cutoffs 02.00 marks

MCAER PGCET 2018 Institute-wise Cutoffs

The table below lists the MCAER PGCET 2018 cutoff percentile scores for different categories. The cutoff is given for Open, OBC, and SC/ST categories.

For M.Sc. Agriculture

Institutes Open OBC SC/ST
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 7.658 6.992 6.64
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 6.888 6.555 6.091
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 7.016 6.65 6.055
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 6.911 6.631 6.298

For M.F.Sc.

Institutes Open OBC SC/ST
College of Fishery, Ratnagiri 7.552 5.782 -

For MTech Agricultural Engineering

Institutes Open OBC SC/ST
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 6.837 6.353 6.085
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 6.644 5.808 5.124
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 6.12 5.94 5.904
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 6.353 5.883 5.45

For MSc Home Science

Institutes Open OBC SC/ST
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth,

MCAER PGCET Institute-wise Cutoff

The table below lists the previous year's cutoff scores for postgraduate courses at the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in Maharashtra. Cutoffs are shown for Open, OBC, and SC/ST categories.

For MSc Agriculture

Institute Open OBC SC/ST
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 7.502 6.553 5.508/4.138
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 6.333 5.686 4.603

For MBA in Agriculture Management

Institute Open OBC SC/ST
College of Agril. Business Management, Pune 6.213 5.858 5.634
College of Agril. Business Management, Nagpur 5.789 5.459 5.553
College of Agril. Business Management, Latur 5.811 5.607 4.602
College of Agril. Business Management, Talegaon 5.691 5.531 4.996

For MSc Biotechnology

Institute Open OBC SC/ST
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 6.927 6.665 5.602
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 6.685 6.37 -
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 7.356 6.812 6.212
College of Agricultural Bio-Technology, Latur 6.723 5.811 5.791

For MSc Horticulture

Institute Open OBC SC/ST
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 7.106 6.815 6.162
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 7.525 7.21 6.58
College of Horticulture, Pune 7.43 6.942 6.62
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 7.303 6.727 6.105
College of Horticulture, Latur 6.606 6.606 5.93
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 7.731 7.523 7.265
College of Horticulture, Nagpur 6.504 6.477 5.521
College of Horticulture, Dhule 6.776 6.770 -
College of Horticulture, Kolhapur 7.22 6.873 -
College of Horticulture, Badnapur 6.642 6.218 5.763

For MBA in Harvest Management

Institute Open OBC SC ST
Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli 5.905 5.606 5.281 5.502

MCAER PGCET Institute-wise Seat Intake

Course-wise seats available for admission in SAUs are as mentioned below:

Course MPKV Rahuri Dr PDKV Akola VNMKV Parbhani Dr BSKV Dapoli Total
MSc Agriculture 294 287 241 63 885
MSc Horticulture 26 37 37 16 116
MSc Forestry - 14 - 7 21
MFSc Fisheries Science - - - 28 28
M.Tech Food Technology - - 15 - 15
MSc Agricultural Bio-Technology 8 12 8 4 32
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering 12 30 8 20 70
MSc (Hons) Home Science - - 12 - 12
MBA Agriculture 60 30 35 - 125
MSc Post Harvest Management - - - 30 30
Total 400 410 356 168 1334

MCAER PGCET 2024 Counselling

MCAER PGCET 2024 Counselling is likely to begin in July 2024. Based on the marks obtained by candidates in MCAER PGCET and their respective CGPA scores at bachelor’s level, a merit list would be prepared by the conducting body.

Candidates scoring higher marks would be placed higher on the merit list whereas those scoring lower marks would hover at the bottom.

MCAER PGCET 2024 Counselling Process

Candidates whose names appear in the Merit List will be called for the MCAER Counselling Document Verification process.

After document verification, candidates can take part in the registration and choice locking process. Counselling is done on the basis of the candidate's rank in the MCAER PGCET 2024 merit list and the choices locked by the candidate.

MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs FAQs

Who publishes MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs?

MAUEB releases the MCAER PGCET 2024 Cutoffs. The cutoffs are released along with the results.

What is the total weightage given for MCAER PGCET Exam?

MCAER PGCET 2024 will have a total of 70% weightage for the exam. Around 30% weightage is given for the applicant's overall CGPA.

Is MCAER PGCET 2024 Merit List released separately?

MCAER PGCET 2024 Merit List will be released as a combined list by the conducting body. However, the participating colleges may release their own separate list based on their own criteria.

When will MCAER PGCET 2024 Merit List be published?

MCAER PGCET 2024 Merit List is released along with the results. Applicants shortlisted in the merit list will be able to attend the counselling process.

Results

MCAER PGCET 2025 Result

The MCAER PGCET 2025 result is now available on the official website mcaer.org. The result is released as a scorecard.

Candidates who appeared for the exam can check and download their result using their application number and login password. Any discrepancies found in the result should be reported to the authorities as instructed on the MAUEB website.

The MCAER PGCET 2025 scorecard includes the applicant's name, date of birth, rank, scores, and the name of the course selected. Candidates must keep their result until the day of admission.

Admission to different institutes will be based on a merit list. This merit is calculated using 70% of the MCAER PGCET 2025 score and 30% of the student's CGPA.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Result Dates

MUAEB has released the MCAER PGCET 2025 result dates in an information brochure. The important dates are listed below.

Events Dates
MCAER PGCET 2025 Exam Date June 8 – 9, 2025
MCAER PGCET 2025 Answer Key Release Date June 20, 2025
MCAER PGCET 2025 Result Announcement Date June 30, 2025
MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling July 2025

How to Check MCAER PGCET 2025 Result?

Follow these steps to download the MCAER PGCET 2025 result.

  1. Visit the official MCAER PGCET website, mcaer.org.
  2. Click on the 'MCAER PGCET 2025 Result' link on the website.
  3. Log in to the results portal using your application number and subject.
  4. The result will be displayed on the screen.
  5. Download and print the MCAER PGCET 2025 result for future use.

Details Mentioned on MCAER PGCET 2025 Scorecard

The MCAER PGCET 2025 scorecard contains the following information:

  • Candidate's Name
  • Hall Ticket Number
  • Rank scored by the candidate
  • Name of the course for which the aspirant appeared
  • The series of college preferences chosen by the applicant

MCAER PGCET 2025 Merit List

The MCAER PGCET 2025 merit list is released along with the result. Admission to PG programs is based on the ranks in this merit list, which is prepared by the conducting body MUAEB based on marks secured in the entrance test.

A common merit list with the shortlisted applicants' names and roll numbers will be released on the MCAER website. No separate invitation will be sent to candidates for counselling via post or any other medium.

A separate list for reserved category candidates will also be released. A reserved category candidate selected under the General Category will not be counted for seats reserved for the Reserved Category.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling Process

Based on the MCAER PGCET 2025 cutoff marks, a list of eligible applicants will be published on the official website. Candidates with exceptional scores must appear for the MCAER PGCET 2025 counselling process.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Cutoff

The cutoff score does not depend only on the marks achieved. It also depends on the number of qualified students with cutoff marks, the question paper difficulty, and the availability of seats.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling Overview

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling is likely to be held in the 1st week of October 2025. The counselling schedule is released on the official website of the conducting body.

All candidates whose names appear in the MCAER PGCET 2025 Merit List must participate in the counselling round. This is required for admission to colleges accepting MCAER CET scores or ranks.

In the counselling round, seats are offered based on the candidate's score in MCAER 2025 and their CGPA. These criteria determine the aspirant's rank.

Candidates are called for counselling based on the ranks or merit list released by the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling Registration Process

To participate in MCAER PGCET 2025 counselling rounds, aspirants must submit their application online. The application is submitted on the official CET website of the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER).

After two rounds of MCAER CET counselling are completed, the authorities conduct an additional sports admission round.

Documents Required for MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling

Candidates must carry the following documents in original and as photocopies at the time of MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling:

S No Details of Certificates/Documents
1 (i) Domicile Certificate or School Leaving Certificate containing place of birth from Maharashtra, or birth certificate issued by the competent authority from Maharashtra.
(ii) Domicile certificate, Residential Certificate, or Community, Nativity and Date of birth certificate from Other State Candidate.
2 Mark sheet or Grade Card of qualifying examination.
3 College or Institute Leaving/Transfer Certificate (last attended) or Bonafide certificate of the college where admission has already been taken.
4 Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority designated in the State.
5 Caste Validity Certificate or receipt of submission to Scheduled Tribe Caste Scrutiny committee with undertaking as per Appendix 'C' for Scheduled Tribe Candidates.
6 Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued after April 1, 2021, or valid up to the date of submission of the application form.
7 (a) Certificate of the Freedom Fighter issued in favour of parents or grandparents of the candidate, under the signature of the Hon. Prime Minister or Chief Minister, Maharashtra State.
(b) If yes, an Affidavit of the Freedom Fighter, and if the Freedom Fighter is not alive then his/her wife/husband on the Stamp Paper of Rs.100/- has been enclosed.
(c) If yes, the following points must be mentioned in it:
  • The candidate is son/daughter of the Freedom Fighter or son/daughter of son/daughter of the Freedom Fighter.
  • The Freedom Fighter has not used this concession for any relative here before.
  • The Freedom Fighter shall not use the concession for any relative hereafter if the benefit is availed at this time.
8 Certificate of Defense Personnel (DP) issued by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer, or Discharge Certificate issued by the Officer Commanding the Regiment, or Serviceman Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
9 Certificate of Physically Handicapped (PH) issued by District Civil Surgeon or equivalent Government hospital or Medical board. The percentage of disability shall not be less than 40% for a candidate seeking reservation for the physically handicapped category.
10 Certificate of Project Affected Person (PAP) issued by District Resettlement Officer, Rehabilitation Officer, or the competent officer empowered by Government of Maharashtra. It must show that parents' or grandparents' land has been acquired by the Government for Agricultural University, Irrigation, Power, or Defence Project, with the name of the beneficiary.
11 Certificate of Agriculturist (AG) for the year 2015-16 or 2016-17 issued by the Tahsildar or Naib Tahsildar. It must show that the applicant or his/her parents or grandparents (Paternal) is/are owner or tenant, holds agricultural land, and whose main source of income is derived from personal cultivation of land.
12 NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate (Air/ Naval/ Army wing) issued by the Commandant during the degree course.
13 Additional documents as specified by the authorities.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Result

MCAER PGCET 2025 results will be available on the official website of the conducting body. Candidates can download the result on April 12, 2025.

Candidates must log in to the results portal to check their score. They can log in using their application number and selected subject stream.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Merit List

The merit list will include the candidate's name, rank, score, and application number. Candidates whose names appear on the merit list can register for counselling.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling

MCAER PGCET 2025 counselling is likely to be conducted in May 2025. Shortlisted candidates can register for counselling on the official website of the conducting body.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Allotment Letter

Candidates can download the MCAER Allotment Letter from the admissions portal. They must log into the portal using their login credentials.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Cutoff

MCAER PGCET 2025 cutoffs are released by the conducting authorities based on the number of seats left vacant after each counselling session. A minimum of four lists are released as part of MCAER PGCET Cutoffs.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Cutoff Determining Factors

The cutoff for the exam is decided based on the factors listed below:

  • Number of Applicants
  • Category of Applicants applying for any particular University and Course
  • Difficulty Level of Question paper
  • Seats available for particular course/programme
  • No. of Applications for particular courses/programme

Documents Required for MCAER PGCET Counselling

Candidates must carry the following documents for the counselling process. The list includes certificates for sports, extracurricular activities, and category claims.

Sports and Extracurricular Certificates

  • Certificate of Games / Sports (except intercollegiate level competition) showing participation in 'Krida Mahotsav' Sports Tournaments, issued by the Students’ Welfare Officer / Vice-Chancellor / competent authority of the organising University.
  • For international competitions, a certificate issued by the concerned competent authority of the association.
  • International games competition certificates for:
    • Olympic games
    • Commonwealth games
    • Commonwealth youth games
    • Asian games
  • Certificate of Debate / Essay / Elocution Competition at State Level, issued by the concerned Organization during the degree programme.
  • NSS Certificate (for at least 240 hours / special camp) issued by Student’s Welfare Officer or Programme co-ordinator for admission to postgraduate courses.

Category and Other Certificates

  • 'Economical Backward Class (EBC) Certificate' issued on or after January 1, 2025, by the concerned Tahsildar. This provision is only for students admitted through the centralised admission process in non-grant Colleges.
  • 'No objection Certificate' of the current academic year from an employer if employed.
  • Self-Declaration letter in the prescribed format confirming the authenticity of the uploaded original copies.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Overview

The Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Common Entrance Test (MCAER PGCET) is a state-level entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to postgraduate agriculture courses in Maharashtra.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Results

MCAER PGCET 2025 Results can be found on the official website of the conducting body. Applicants will be able to download the result on April 12, 2025.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling

MCAER PGCET 2025 Counselling is likely to be conducted in May 2025. Applicants who are shortlisted can register for counselling on the official website of the conducting body.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Cutoff Factors

Several factors determine the MCAER PGCET 2025 Cutoffs. These factors are listed below.

  • Number of applicants
  • Category of applicants applying for any particular university and course
  • Difficulty level of question paper
  • Seats available for particular course/programme
  • Number of applications for particular courses/programmes

MCAER PGCET 2025 Merit List

The MCAER PGCET 2025 Merit List will include the candidate's name, rank, score, and application number. Applicants who find their names on the merit list will be able to register for counselling.

How to Check MCAER PGCET 2025 Score

Applicants can check MCAER scores by visiting the official website and logging into the results portal. Applicants can log in using their application number and their selected subject stream.

How to Download MCAER PGCET 2025 Allotment Letter

Applicants can download the MCAER Allotment Letter by visiting the admissions portal. Applicants can log into the portal using their login credentials.

Admit Card

MCAER PG CET 2024 admit card has been released online. MCAER PG CET admit card 2024 can be downloaded from the official website – mcaer.org. MCAER PG CET 2024 admit card will not be sent to any student specifically. You have to download and print the admit card out.

Latest Update: 

MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card includes details like Candidates’ Names, Date of Birth, Exam Dates & Timings, Exam Centers, and more. Any discrepancies on MCAER Admit Card must be reported to the conducting body immediately with adequate proof or can result in the cancellation of their candidature.

Applicants must paste a photograph (the same as uploaded at the time of registration) on the admit card. MCAER PG CET conducting authority will not send the admit card via post.

MCAER PG CET Admit Card Download

MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card: How to Download?

Given below are the step-by-step to download the MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card:

  1. Visit the official website i.e. mcaer.org
  2. Click on “MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card”.
  3. Enter the details as required like as your Application No. and Select Subject.
  4. Click on Submit button.
  5. Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Download and take a printout of MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card for future reference. 
MCAER PG CET Admit Card Details

MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card: Details Mentioned

Given below are some details mentioned on MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Date of birth of the candidate
  • Roll Number or Application Number of the candidate
  • Exam Center
  • Exam Venue Address
  • Exam Timing etc.
MCAER PG CET Exam Centers

MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam Centers

MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam is conducted across 14 centers in the state of Maharashtra. Given below are the MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam Centers and their test center codes:

Test Center Code Name of Centers
01 College of Agriculture, Pune
02 College of Agriculture, Akola
03 College of Agriculture, Nagpur
04 College of Agriculture, Parbhani
05 College of Agriculture, Dapoli
06 Dr. A.S. College of Agril. Engg., Rahuri
07 College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
08 College of Agriculture, Dhule
09 College of Agriculture, Latur
10 College of Agriculture, Badnapur
11 College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Yavatmal
12 College of Agriculture, Karad
13 College of Agriculture, Ambejogai
14 College of Agriculture, Sonapur (Gadchiroli)

Documents Required with MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card

On the day of the exam, candidates are requested to carry with them the following items to gain entry into the exam hall:

  • MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit card
  • Identity proof: This can be your pan card, Aadhar card, driving license, passport, voter id, or any i-proof recognized by the government.
  • Passport photograph: Candidates are also advised to carry 2 recent passport-sized photographs.
MCAER PG CET Gudielines

MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

  • Candidates must be present at the test centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the e-Admit card.
  • Candidates should register their name at the registration counter and carry the e-Admit card and a valid ID proof for verification.
  • The candidates will not be allowed to use calculators or log tables.
  • Any modern electronic equipment's, gadgets, pagers, mobile phones, Bluetooth, markers, white fluid, calculator, wireless sets, bits of paper, books/note and more will not be allowed inside the examination hall. No counter will be provided to keep all of the above-mentioned stuff.
  • Wristwatch will not be allowed inside the exam hall. 
  • The candidates will not be allowed to appear at any exam centre other than the one allotted and mentioned in the hall ticket. 
  • Candidates are not allowed to leave the test hall until the completion of the entire duration of the exam time. The duration of the entrance examination will be of 120 minutes.
MCAER PG CET Admit Card FAQs

MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card FAQs

Ques. How do I download Mcaer admit card?

Ans. Applicants who have successfully registered for the exam can download MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card from the official website. Applicants must type in their application number and select their subject and download the admit card given.

Ques. Can I get a hard copy of MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card?

Ans. No, applicants are required to download MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card from the official website. Applicants will not be sent a hardcopy by post.

Ques. How is MCAER PG CET conducted?

Ans.  MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam will be conducted offline as a pen-and-paper based examination. Applicants are given 2 hours to complete the exam. 

Ques. What documents should I carry along with MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit card?

Ans. Along with MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card, candidates must carry their photo ID card that is government issued. Applicants must also make sure to affix their passport-sized photo to the admit card.

Ques. Should I take a colour print of MCAER PG CET Admit Card?

Ans. Applicants must make sure that MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card is clearly visible and doesnt have any errors. There is no specific criteria that the admit card must be print in color.

Ques. What should I do if there are errors in MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card?

Ans. In case of errors in MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card, applicants must report it to the conducting body. If not reported, it can lead to further complications in the admission process.

Ques. What should if I misplace MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card?

Ans. If MCAER PG CET 2024 Admit Card is misplaced, applicants must make sure that they take another print out as soon as possible. Applicants will not be allowed into the exam hall without their admit cards and photo ID cards. 

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