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MCAER PG CET

Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research PG Common Entrance Test

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MCAER PG CET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 800
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB)
  • Courses:MSc Agri
  • Streams:Agriculture

MCAER PG CET 2022: Exam Date(OUT), Admit Card, Exam Pattern

Updated On - May 20 2022 by Vanshika Johari

MCAER PG CET 2022 exam is going to be held on 11,12 and 13 June 2022. MCAER PG CET is also known as the Maharashtra Council Of Agriculture Education And Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. This exam is organised by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB). MCAER is a State Level exam conducted annually. MCAER PG offers admissions into various Post Graduate programs in the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in Maharashtra.  Candidates will get all the necessary information below regarding the MCAER exam. Interested candidates can go through the following article for more details.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam Status

Candidates can check the MCAER PG CET 2022 exam status from the below table:

ParticularsStatus

Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research PG Common Entrance Test 2022 Status

Admit card release soon
Latest Updates:
  • MCAER PG Common Entrance Test 2022 is scheduled to be held on 11,12 and 13 June 2022.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Important Dates  

Candidates can check the important dates and events regarding the PG CET 2022 from the below-given table:

CAER PG CET:

MCAER PG CET 2022 Schedule
EventsDates
MCAER PG CET 2022 Official Exam Notification Releases04 March 2022
MCAER PG CET Application Form Releases04 March 2022
Last Date for Online MCAER PG CET Application Form31 March 2022
Last Date of Payment of Fees 02 April 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Admit Card Releases03 June 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam Date11-13 June 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Provisional Answer Key Releases20 June 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Result Declaration27 June 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Scorecard AvailabilityJuly 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Counselling BeginJuly 2022

MCAER PG CET 2022 Application Form

Before filling the MCAER PG application form 2022 candidate must go through the eligibility criteria. The MCAER PG CET application form is mentioned below:
  • The application form for the MCAER PG exam has been released on 04 March 2022.
  • The MCAER PG CET Application form 2022 can only be filled in online mode.
  • The MCAER PG CET online form filling process can be completed on the official website only.
  • The interested applicant has to create an MCAER log-in ID first.
  • Candidates should mention the correct information in the application form if the candidate will not fill in the valid information in the application form the candidate will be disqualified from the further procedure.
  • Multiple applications from the same candidate would be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates must keep ready all the documents ready along with a soft copy of the photograph and signature before filling out the online application form.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Application Fee

The details of the MCAER PG CET Application fee 2022 is given below:
  • The Registration fee can be paid through online mode.
  • Once the form is filled out and submitted, the candidates can pay the fee.
  • The Application process would be considered complete only after the payment is made.
The Registration fee varies for different categories which are given as follows:
MCAER PG CET Application Fee
Category of CandidateApplication fee to be paid
Male/Transgender (General/OBC)Rs.800/-
Female candidatesRs.800/-
Physically handicapped (General)Rs.800/-
SCRs.600/-
STRs.600/-
Other State CandidatesRs.800/-
Mode of Payment: 
  • Online- Candidates can either use Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking to make the payments.
  • Offline- It can also be made through Bank Challan. Download the Challan and pay the amount and take a printout of it for future references.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility of the MCAER CET exam 2022 varies from course to course and the candidates who are willing to appear for the entrance exam must fulfill the eligibility criteria. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree as follows: 
MCAER PG CET Eligibility 2022
DegreeEligibility
For M.Sc. (Agriculture) B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Hort.), B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology), B.B.M. (Agriculture) / B.Sc. (A.B.M), B. Tech. (Food Science / Tech.), B. Tech. (Agriculture Engg.), B. Sc. (Hon.) Home Science of Agriculture the university only and passing CET for M.Sc. (Agri.)
For M.Sc. (Hort.)B. Sc. (Hort.), B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Forestry) of Agriculture University only and passing CET for M.Sc. (Hort.)
For M.Sc. (Forestry) B. Sc. (Forestry) or B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Hort.) of Agriculture the university only and passing CET for M.Sc. (Forestry).
For M.Sc. (Home Science)B.Sc. (Hon.) Home Science of Agriculture University only and passing CET for M.Sc. (Home Sc.).
For M.Sc. (Agril. Biotechnology)B. Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology), B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Hort.), B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Tech. (Food Sc./Tech.) of Agriculture University only, B.F.Sc. and passing CET for M.Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology.)
For M.Tech. (Agri. Engg.)B. Tech. (Agriculture Engg.) of Agril. University only and passing CET for M.Tech. (Agriculture Engg.)
For M.Tech. (Food Tech.)B. Tech. (Food Sc./Tech.) of Agril. University only and passing CET for M.Tech. (Food Tech.)
For M.B.A. (Agriculture)B.B.M. (Agriculture) / B. Sc. (A.B.M) or B. Sc. (Agriculture) or B. Sc. (Hort.) or B. Sc. (Forestry) or B. Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology) or B. Tech. (Food Sc./Tech.) or B. Tech. (Agriculture Engg.) or B.Sc. (Hon.) Home Sc. of Agril. university only or B.F.Sc.and passing CET for M.B.A. (Agri.)
For M.F.Sc.B.F.Sc. and passing CET for M.F.Sc.
For M.Sc. (P.H.M.)B.B.M. (Agriculture) / B. Sc. (A.B.M), B. Sc. (Agriculture), B. Sc. (Hort.), B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Sc. (Agriculture Biotechnology), B. Tech. (Food Sc./Tech.), B. Tech. (Agriculture Engg.),B.Sc. (Hon.) Home Sc. of Agriculture university only, B.F.Sc. and passing CET for Post Harvest Management (PHM).

Candidates can keep visiting this page for the latest updates on MCAER PG CET Eligibility criteria 2022. This is the eligibility criteria are based on the previous exam.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Admit Card

MCAER PG CET 2022 Admit Card will be released on 03 June 2022 by the conducting authority. Applicants should read the points below to know the important points about the admit card/hall ticket:
  • Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website.
  • No candidate will receive the admit card/hall ticket through the post.
  • The admit card will contain necessary details like:
    • Name
    • Exam date
    • Time
    • Reporting time
    • Application number
    • Course details
    • Exam day instructions, etc.
  • The candidates must check the mentioned details on the Admit card correctly.
  • Candidates must bring their admit card along with one photo ID proof to the exam hall.
  • No candidate will be allowed to seat in the examination without an admit card or Photo ID proof.
Candidates can download the MCAER PG CET 2022 Information Brochure Pdf here.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam Pattern

Candidates must refer to the table given below to have an understanding of the MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam Pattern. The candidates have to mark the correct answer on OMR sheets. Candidates have to darken the answer to the respective number of the question with a black ink ballpoint pen only. Below given is the MCAER CET question paper pattern candidate must go through.
MCAER PG CET Exam Pattern 2022
Mode of  Exam
Offline( Pen Paper-based)
Total Number of questions
200
Duration of Exam
2 Hours
Maximum marks
200 marks                    
Marking Scheme
+1 marks for each correct Answer
No Negative marking
Type of Questions
Objective Type, Multiple Choice
Medium of language
English

Candidates are advised to check the official website or this page for the latest updates or any sort of changes in the exam pattern in the upcoming exam.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus

Candidates should check the MCAER PG Syllabus 2022 below for exam preparation. Candidates can also check the previous year's MCAER PG CET question paper which will help in preparation. The syllabus has been given one view under every subject for the candidate's reference.
Agronomy:
  • Principles of Agronomy
  • Practical Crop Production (I) (Kharif Crops)
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Field Crops-(II) (Rabi Crops)
  • Introductory Agriculture
  • Practical Crop Production (II) (Rabi Crops)
  • Water Management including Micro-irrigation
  • Weed Management
  • Field Crops – (I) (Kharif Crops)
  • Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
Pathology:
  • Introductory Plant Pathology
  • Diseases of Field Crops and their Management
  •  Agricultural Microbiology
  • Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management
  • Principles of Plant
  • Pathology
Botany:
  • Environmental Science
  • Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops
  • Principles of genetics
  • Principles of Seed Technology
  • Crop Physiology
  • Principles of Plant Biotechnology
  • Principles of Plant Breeding
Horticulture:
  • Production Technology of Fruit Crops
  • Production Technology of Spices
  • Aromatics
  • Medicinal and Plantation Crops
  • Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetable
  • Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers
Animal Science & Dairy Science:
  • Livestock Production and Management
  • The technology of milk and Milk Products
  • Livestock Breeding and Nutrition
  • Sheep & goat production
Agricultural Extension:
  • Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology
  • Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology
  • Dimensions of Agricultural Extension
  • Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills
Agricultural Economics:
  • Principles of Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Marketing
  • Trade and Prices
  • Production
  • Economics and Farm Management
  • Agri-Business Management
  • Agricultural Finance & Co-operation
  • Statistics

MCAER PG CET 2022 Preparation Tips

While preparing for MCAER PG CET, candidates can follow the below tips for preparation: 

  • Candidates should be able to manage their time wisely to not get exhausted during their study time. A proper schedule should be made and followed.
  • Since the Exam has no negative marking, the candidates should attempt every single question and not leave any question blank.
  • While studying, students should take enough breaks to make sure that their mind is calm and composed.
  • All the previous year's question papers should be carefully solved by the candidate.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Answer Key

Maharashtra Agriculture University releases the official Answer Key for MCAER PG CET. Candidates can check the Answer Key on the official website of MCAER. Candidates must download their Answer Key and take a printout of it. Candidates can match their answers with the answers given in the PG CET 2022 Answer Key of MCAER to calculate their marks secured in the examination.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Results

MCAER PG CET 2022 Result will be announced on 27 June 2022 on the official website. Candidates can check their results by following  these simple steps:
  • Visit the MCAER PG CET 2022 official website.
  • Click on MCAER PG CET 2022 Results.
  • Enter roll number.
  • Click on submit.
  • Scores would get displayed on the screen.
  • The results will be declared in the form of a merit list.
  • Download it and take a printout for the counseling round.

Based on these results counseling will be done for the allotment of seats under various disciplines of PG courses.

MCAER PG CET 2022 Counselling

Once the Cet agriculture Results are declared, the university will release the merit list and announce the name of the candidates who will be eligible for the MCAER Counselling session.
  • MCAER Admission will be given based on merit generated by considering weightage of 70 percent of the CET score and 30 percent of the CGPA of the student.
  • Other weights if any and the reservations as per guidelines of the State Government will also be considered.
  • The minimum cut-off will be 55 percent of total merit for PG admission.

Courses offered by MAUEB:

The list of the courses offered by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB):
MSc Agriculture Course Subjects:
  • Agronomy
  • Agricultural Botany
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science
  • Extension Education
  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Irrigation Water Management
  • Food Technology
MSc Horticulture Course Subjects
  • Fruit Science
  • Vegetable Science
  • Floriculture and Landscaping
  • Plantation Spices, Medicinal, and Aromatic Crops
MSc (Forestry) Course Subjects
  • Silviculture & Agro-Forestry
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Forest Biology & Tree Improvement
  • Fish Processing Technology
  • Forest Product & Utilisation
  • Aquatic Environment Management
  • Fish Engineering and Technology
  • Aquaculture
  • Fish Biotechnology
  • Fisheries Resource Management
  • Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
  • Fisheries Extension
  • Fish Economics
MTech Food Technology Course Subjects
  • Food Technology
MSc Agricultural Bio-Technology Course Subjects
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
MTech Agricultural Engineering Course Subjects
  • Process and Food Engineering
  • Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
  • Farm Power and Machinery
  • Soil & Water Conservation
  • Agriculture Structure and Environment Management
  • Renewable Energy Sources
MSc (Hons) Home Science Course Subjects
  • Home Management
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Child Development & Family Relationship
MBA in Agriculture Course Subjects
  • Agricultural Business Management
MSc Post-Harvest Management Course Subjects
  • Post-harvest Management of Fruits, Vegetable and Flower crops
  • Post-harvest Management of medicinal, aromatic, plantation, spices, and forest crops
  • Post-harvest Management of Fish, meat, poultry, and marine products
  • Post-harvest Engineering
  • Post-harvest Management of Foodgrain and seeds

MCAER PG CET Exam Centres

MCAER CET test centers 2022 have not been declared for PG CET. These exam centers are based on the previous year. MCAER CET exam 2022 is conducted across 14 exam centers. Listed below are MCAER CET 2020 test centers:

MCAER PG CET Exam Centres
Test Centre Code
Name of Centre
Streams

01

College of Agriculture, Pune

All Streams except Fisheries & Home Science

02

College of Agriculture, Akola

All Streams except Fisheries & Home Science

03

College of Agriculture, Nagpur

All Streams except Home Science

04

College of Agriculture, Parbhani

All Streams

05

College of Agriculture, Dapoli

All Streams except Home Science

06

Dr. AS College of Agril. Engg., Rahuri

All Streams except Forestry, Home Sc. & Fisheries

07

College of Agriculture, Kolhapur

All Streams except Forestry, Home Sc., Fisheries

08

College of Agriculture, Dhule

All Streams except Forestry, Home Sc. & Fisheries

09

College of Agriculture, Latur

Only for Agriculture, Agri. Business Management, Agril. Biotech. & PHM

10

College of Agriculture, Badnapur

Only for Agriculture & PHM

11

College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Yavatmal

Only for Agriculture

12

College of Agriculture, Karad

Only for Agriculture

13

College of Agriculture, Ambejogai

Only for Agriculture

14

College of Agriculture, Sonapur (Gadchiroli)

Only for Agriculture

Candidates can keep visiting this page for MCAER PG 2022 exam centers as notified by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB).

MCAER PG CET 2022 Information Bulletin

MCAER PG CET 2022 Highlights

Below is the important information or highlights are given for the MCAER Exam which candidates can refer to for a quick view:

Exam Name

MCAER PG CET 2022

Full form of Exam Name
Maharashtra Council Of Agriculture Education And Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test 2022
Conducting Body
Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB)
Level

State Level

Course

Postgraduate Courses in Medical Sciences

MCAER Official website
Application link
Active Soon
Exam Mode

Offline (Pen-Paper Based)

Exam Purpose

To offer admission in various Postgraduate Courses offered at Maharashtra State Agricultural Universities

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MCAER PG CET Important Dates

TitleDates
MCAER PG CET 2022 Form Date04 Mar - 31 Mar 2022
Admit card03 Jun 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam Date11 Jun - 13 Jun 2022
MCAER PG CET 2022 Result27 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research PG Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

200

Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions, Objective

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1---2001200

Instructions:Subjects are different for different courses and programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

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