MCAER PG CET Exam 2023 - Check Admission process, Exam Dates, Latest Updates, and More!

The Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Common Entrance Test (MCAER PG CET Exam) is annually conducted by Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) to shortlist and select candidates for admission to post graduate programs like Master of Science (MSc), MBA Agriculture, Master of Engineering and Technology (MTech) and Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc), etc. offered at the participant agriculture Institutions of Maharashtra.

• The is a state-level entrance exam conducted once every year
• This is a state-level entrance test where eligible candidates compete for admission into post-graduate programmes. 
•  It is conducted in offline mode and is a pen and paper-based test
•  The type of questions asked in the exam are multiple choice type objective ones. 
• There is no negative marking in the exam. 

Read ahead to know all about the MCAER PG CET exam, application process & fee, and other key highlights.

MCAER PG CET Exam Dates 2023

Here are the dates of all the important events related to the MCAER PG CET 2023 exam. 

MCAER PG CET 2023- Highlights

Interested candidates can go through the below given highlights to quickly get a glance at the MCAER PG CET 2023 exam.

What is MCAER PG CET?

MCAER PG CET stands for Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test. It is a state level entrance examination conducted once a year by the Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB). This exam is conducted to shortlist deserving candidates for admission to PG level courses. This exam serves as a gateway to some of the best institutions and postgraduate programs within the state. Thus, candidates must have a thorough knowledge of the MCAER PG CET exam to crack it with ease.

MCAER PG CET Exam eligibility criteria

There are certain parameters that one must fulfill to be eligible to sit in the MCAER PG CET 2023 exam. It's important that the candidates know of it beforehand so as to avoid any complications in further examination and admission process. The various MCAER PG CET eligibility standards laid down for the examination are as follows:

The candidates can find the lists of eligible and non-eligible candidates on the official website itself. For MCAER PG CET 2023, the list will be released by the exam conducting authorities. We have linked the same below in the PDF format for the interested candidates. 

Click here to download the list of eligible candidates for MCAER PG CET 2022.

Click here to download the list of non-eligible candidates for MCAER PG CET 2022.

MCAER PG CET 2023 Exam Process

The entire process of the MCAER PG CET exam has been outlined below with all the important events:

Step 1: Register for the MCAER PG CET 2023 exam and pay the application fee through the official portal.

Step 2: Check your name in the list of eligible and non-eligible candidates. 

Step 3: Download the Admit Card/ Hall Ticket. 

Step 4: Appear for the MCAER PG CET 2023 exam at the allotted center. 

Step 5: Check the results on the official website. Download the scorecard and rank list.

MCAER PG CET 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam is conducted for the following papers/ subjects:

• Agriculture
• Forest
• Food Tech
• Horticulture
• Agricultural engineering
• Home Science
• Fisheries Science
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Agricultural Business Management
• Post-harvest Management 

The MCAER PG CET 2023 exam pattern is the same for all the papers. The details have been provided below: 

MCAER PG CET Exam Syllabus

The following MCAER PG CET syllabus is important for the candidates who are preparing for examination:

MCAER PG CET 2023 Registration Process

For Online submission of application form, the candidates can follow these steps: 

Step 1: Visit the Official portal 

Step 2: Register yourself. 

Step 3: Login through your credentials and navigate to words filling the online application form for MCAER PG CET 2023. Fill in your personal details, mode of admission, exam center, academic details, and files to be uploaded. And finally, submit the application form after cross-checking all details. 

Step 4: Pay the application fee through the available payment methods like Credit Card, Debit Card, and NEFT. 

Step 5: Save the receipt of the submitted fee. 

Step 6: Download and save your submitted application form. Get its hardcopy printed and keep it safe. 

MCAER PG CET 2023 Exam Fee

The candidates will be required to make payment while they register and fill out their MCAER PG CET application form. The fee amount for the candidates who wish to get admission are different for different categories. The details have been given below: 

MCAER PG CET Exam 2023 Admit Card

The MCAER PG CET 2023 admit card is issued only to the eligible candidates. The process to download the admit card is provided below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the MCAER PG CET exam. 

Step 2: Click on the MCAER PG CET 2023 hall ticket link. 

Step 3: Enter your credentials and click on the Submit button. 

Step 4: View, download and save your admit card. Cross-check all the details on the hall ticket to ensure there is no discrepancy. In case there is some error, reach out to the help desk as soon as possible. 

MCAER PG CET Exam Result

The results are declared Individually, as well as a subject wise toppers list and the list of total number of qualified candidates from each subject is also announced. Along with this, the participant cap colleges also announce their own merit list on the basis of MCAER PG CET state-wise merit list. Is important for the candidates to note that the merit list is based on the following two parameters:

• Scores - Unreserved category Candidates securing 55 per cent marks out of total merit are shortlisted. The Reserved category candidates are shortlisted on securing at least 50 per cent marks out of total merit. 
• CET Weightage - MAUEB gives 70% weightage to marks secured by the candidates in MCAER PG CET exam, and the remaining 30% weightage is given to scores obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examination. 

The steps to access the MCAER PG CET exam result have been elucidated below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the MCAER PG CET exam

Step 2: Click on the result link.

Step 3: Enter the Application number and subject and then and click on ‘View Result’.

Step 4: Check your result closely. Download and save the scorecard and don’t forget to take a printout of the same. 

MCAER PG CET 2023- Courses offered 

The following courses are offered:

• MSc agriculture
• MSc horticulture
• MSc forestry
• MFSc Fisheries Science
• MTech Food Technology
• MSc Agricultural Biotechnology
• MTech Agricultural Engineering
• MSc (Hons) Home Science
• MBA Agriculture
• MSc Post-Harvest Management

MCAER PG CET 2023- Colleges accepting the scores 

The following colleges take admission on the basis of MCAER PG CET scores:

• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (MPKV Rahuri)
• Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Dr PDKV Akola)
• Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (VNMKV Parbhani)
• Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (Dr BSKKV Dapoli) 

MCAER PG CET- Counselling Process

• The candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of merit list are required to participate in the counseling process.
• The counseling is conducted online. Thus, the candidates should regularly visit the official website once the results have been announced and the merit list is out, in order to get all updates related to the counselling schedule and process. 
• When the candidates participate in the online counselling process the exam conducting authority releases a provisional seat allotment list.
• The candidates who wish to take admission are then needed to get their documents and certificates verified, and pay their fees, in order to confirm their seats. 
• There are at least three rounds of counselling processes conducted in order to successfully fill up all the seats for each academic year. 

Documents Required during the MCAER PG CET counseling process

Candidates participating in the counseling process are required to bring the following documents:

• Domicile or school leaving certificate as proof of birthplace , issued by a competent authority of Maharashtra state
• Domicile or residential certificate and date of birth certificate in case of other states’ candidates
• Marksheet and passing certificate of the qualifying examination
• College/Institute leaving certificate/transfer certificate/Bonafide certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
•  caste validity certificate (if applicable)
•  Non Creamy layer certificate
•  Latest no objection certificate issued by the current employer if employed already 
• Self Declaration letter 

MCAER PG CET - Preparation Tips and Strategies

Good preparation strategy, focused approach, and smart studies are extremely important if one wants to crack this exam and bag a seat in his/her target college and course. Here are some time-tested tips to help the candidates: 

• A thorough knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern is extremely crucial to start with the preparations in the right direction. 
• Candidates must make short notes as they study through various topics to keep their preparations smooth and streamlined. Notes also help save a lot of time during the revision. 
• Analysis of the previous year's question papers is also very essential to identify the high-priority and frequently asked topics for the exam. 
• Candidates are advised to attempt as many Mock tests and sample papers to boost their preparation and take it a notch up. 
• Regularity, consistency, discipline, and dedication will be needed every single day throughout the preparation journey. Thus, the candidates must chalk out a schedule for themselves and follow it religiously. 

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