MCAER PGCET 2026 Notification - Check Exam Dates, Registration, Admit Card Notification Here

MCAER PGCET Notification 2026

The MCAER PG CET 2026 notification was released by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) on January 29, 2026. The MCAER PG exam, which is conducted annually to offer admissions to PG courses such as M.Sc., MBA in Agri‑Business, etc., is expected to be held in the first week of May/ June 2026.

Under the MCAER PG CET 2026 exam notification, students will be able to check out the important exam dates, application form dates, fee structure, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, counselling dates, admission timetable, and much more. MCAER PG CET stands for Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test. This entrance examination allows students to enroll to various PG degree programmes in state-agricultural colleges and universities in Maharashtra.

MCAER PGCET Notification 2026 PDF Link

The MCAER PGCET 2026 exam notification, released in PDF format, is provided below. Students can download the official notification and brochure to know about the details.

MCAER PGCET Notification 2026 Highlights

Refer to the table given below to check out some of the key highlights of the MCAER PG CET 2026 notification:

MCAER PGCET 2026 Important Dates

Check out the important dates for the MCAER PG examination 2026 here:

MCAER PGCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students must meet the eligibility requirements mentioned below to appear for the MCAER PG CET 2026 examination:

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Technology, or a similar discipline.
• Obtain at least 50% marks in graduation (45% marks for reserved categories).
• Students in their final year can also apply; admission is dependent on passing before the counselling date.
• Should be an Indian citizen, ideally a resident of Maharashtra, though applicants from other states may be allowed for some seats.

MCAER PGCET 2026 Application Process

Students can follow the steps given below to fill out the MCAER PG CET application form 2026:

• Go to the MCAER's official website at www.mcaer.org/maueb.html.
• Go to the "PGCET 2026" section and download the PDF of the notification.
• Then, enter your name, phone number, and email address to complete the registration.
• Provide your personal, academic, and preference details on the application form.
• Upload a scanned copy of your signature and photograph.
• Next, pay the online application fee.
• Check all the details entered in the form carefully and submit it
• Take a printout of the confirmation page.

MCAER PGCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The MCAER PGCET 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below:

MCAER PGCET 2026 Marking Scheme

The revised marking scheme for the MCAER PG examination 2026 is given as follows:

• Correct answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect answer: –0.25 mark
• Unattempted question: 0

MCAER PGCET 2026 Reservation Policy

As per the norms and the reservation criteria laid down by the Government of Maharashtra, the percentage of seats reserved for students from each category for the MCAER PG CET examination is given below:

MCAER PGCET Participating Institutes

Institutes in Maharashtra that accept admission on the basis of the MCAER PGCET exam are listed below:

• Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli
• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
• MPKV, Rahuri
• Other associate colleges under MCAER