Updated By srishti chatterjee on 12 Aug, 2025 11:04
As per the CG PAT eligibility criteria 2026 candidates must be an Indian citizen by birth. Foreign / NRI candidates are not eligible to take the exam. Moreover, students must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognized board in India.
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CG PAT eligibility criteria 2026 will be released by the Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board, Raipur, on its official website along with the information brochure. As per the eligibility criteria for CG PAT 2026, candidates must be Indian citizens by birth. As per the domicile requirement for the exam, students must be a residents of Chhattisgarh. Moreover, for the academic requirements, applicants must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board in India with Physics, Chemistry, and one of Mathematics, Biology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Mathematics, or Crop Production & Horticulture as required subjects. The minimum age to apply for the exam is 16 years as of August 31, 2026. The maximum age limit is 25 years for general category students and 28 years for reserved category students.
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The following table outlines the basic criteria related to the CG PAT exam 2026 eligibility:
Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CG PAT |
Full Form | Chhattisgarh Pre-Agriculture Test |
Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CPEB) |
Examination Medium | Hindi & English |
Exam Mode | Offline at an Exam Centre (Pen-and-paper) |
Age Limit | 16 to 25 years |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Main Subjects Covered | 3 Groups - Agriculture, PCM, and PCB |
Official Website | vyapam.cgstate.gov.in |
The detailed eligibility criteria is given in the below table.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Nationality & Domicile |
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Age Limit |
General category: maximum 25 years. |
Academic Qualification |
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Minimum Marks |
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The following are the academic fields a student should choose in Class 12 to be eligible for CG PAT 2026:
The CG PAT qualifying criteria are designed to provide prospective students in agriculture and related subjects with undergraduate-level admission for studies within the state of Chattisgarh. A popular program that offers 1,259 or more seats at various state-level universities is the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The notification for the CG PAT 2026 exam eligibility criteria is released by its conducting body i.e., CPEB Raipur in online mode on its official portal @vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. Pupils will receive essential application dates and deadlines in the official notification.
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The subjects mandatory for the CG PAT exam are PCM or Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences/Agricultural Science, Agricultural Mathematics/Crop Production, and Horticulture in your Class 12 or the recent qualifying exam.
If you belong to the general category, then you must have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in your 12th or equivalent examination, while SC/ST/OBC/PwD and females must have at least 45% aggregate marks in their Class 12.
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board or CG Vyapam decides the eligibility criteria for CG PAT 2026. Further, students who do not meet the category-wise eligibility requirements will not be allowed to take the examination.
There are no minimum marks students require in 12th to be eligible for CG PAT, however, they must pass in all subjects with a Science background.
Yes, there is an age limit to apply for CG PAT as specified by CG Vyapam. The following enlists the same:
The minimum age limit to apply is 16 years, i.e.,you must be of the same age (completed) on or before December 31, 2026.
For General category applicants, the age limit is 25 years.
For Reserved category candidates, the age limit is 28 years.
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