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Updated By Debanjalee Sen on 18 Nov, 2025 09:38
MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment takes place in multiple rounds, beginning with two online CAP rounds followed by a physical spot round. Allocation is decided as per merit rank, category, web choices, and university-wise seat availability. Those selected must complete reporting and document verification to finalise admission.
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The MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment process is typically completed in 2 to 3 phases of the counselling process. To access the allocation result, you must visit the official portal and log in to your account. After the final merit list is released, students become eligible for online allotment rounds conducted through the Centralised Admission Process.
Seats are assigned by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune, based on a combination of merit rank, college preferences submitted, reservation rules and the number of vacancies available in each participating university.
The first allotment list marks the beginning of the process, followed by a second round for students who remain unallotted or eligible for further consideration. Those obtaining allocation must report to the assigned college within the specified time for document verification and fee payment. Once the regular counselling rounds conclude, any remaining seats are filled through a physical spot round held at the university headquarters.
Students can check the seat allotment by logging in on the official website, mcaer.org. The link below will be updated to check the MCAER PGCET seat allotment 2026 for round 1, once available:
MCAER PGCET 2026 Seat Allotment List Link - TBA |
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Students can check the MCAER PGCET seat allotment dates in the table below:
MCAER PGCET Seat Allotment Events | Dates |
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MCAER PGCET 2026 Result | TBA |
MCAER PGCET First Round Seat Allotment 2026 | TBA |
MCAER PGCET Second Round Seat Allotment 2026 | TBA |
MCAER PGCET Third Round Seat Allotment 2026 | TBA |
MCAER PGCET Spot Seat Allotment 2026 | TBA |
The key steps in the MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment process are as follows:
Release of Final Merit List
Only those included in the final merit list become eligible for the Centralised Admission Process. This list is issued by the admission authority after resolving grievances and verifying all required documents.
Online CAP Round 1 Allotment
The CAP round 1 seat allotment is done as per merit rank, college preferences, reservation rules and seats available. To view the allotment status on the official admission portal, you must sign in to the same.
Reporting and Document Verification
Students allotted a seat must report to the assigned college as per the schedule. Admission is confirmed only after successful verification of original documents and payment of the required fees.
Online CAP Round 2 Allotment
Vacant seats from Round 1 are processed in Round 2. Aspirants who did not receive allocation in the last phase may be considered for this round, if eligible.
Third Admission Round (Spot Round)
After the online rounds, the remaining vacancies are filled through a physical spot round conducted at the respective Agricultural universities. You have to be physically present, and seats are allotted strictly according to merit and availability.
Students can check the steps to download the MCAER PGCET seat allotment 2026 below:
Also Read: MCAER PGCET 2026 Participating Colleges
The candidates can check the agricultural courses that are offered through the MCAER PGCET 2026 in the table below:’
Courses | Specialisation | |
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Agronomy | Agricultural Economics | |
Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science | Plant Pathology | |
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | Food Technology | |
Extension Education | Agricultural Botany | |
Biochemistry | Agricultural Entomology | |
Agricultural Microbiology | Irrigation Water Management | |
Agricultural Meteorology | ||
Fruit Science | Floriculture and Landscaping | |
Plantation Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | Vegetable Science | |
MSc (Forestry) | Silviculture & Agro-Forestry | Forest Biology & Tree Improvement |
Natural Resource Management | Forest Product & Utilisation | |
MFSc Fisheries Science | Fisheries Resource Management | Fish Biotechnology |
Aquaculture | Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | |
Aquatic Environment Management | Fish Processing Technology | |
Fish Engineering and Technology | Fish Economics | |
Fisheries Extension | ||
MTech Food Technology | Food Technology | |
MSc Agricultural Bio-Technology | Agricultural Biotechnology | |
MTech Agricultural Engineering | Process and Food Engineering | Farm Power and Machinery |
Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | Soil & Water Conservation | |
Renewable Energy Sources | Agriculture Structure and Environment Management | |
MSc (Hons) Home Science | Home Management | Food Science & Nutrition |
Child Development & Family Relationship | ||
Agricultural Business Management | ||
MSc Post-Harvest Management | Post-harvest Management of Fruits, Vegetables, 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 | ||
Candidates can check the list of participating colleges in the MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment below:
The MCAER PGCET reservation policy includes two types: i) Caste Wise and ii) Other Reservation policies. Students can find information on both reservation types for the MCAER PGCET 2026 in the tables below.
Category | Reservation (%) |
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Scheduled Castes/ Nav Budha(SC) | 13 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 |
Vimukta Jati (VJ)(a) (14 and others) | 3 |
Nomadic Tribes (NT)(b)(28 listed prior to 1990 and others) | 2.5 |
Nomadic Tribes(NT)(c) | 3.5 |
Nomadic Tribes(NT)(d) (Vanjar, Vanjari, Vanjara) | 2 |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19 |
Also Read: MCAER PGCET Eligibility Criteria
Here are the details for other reservation categories for MCAER PGCET.
Category | Reservation (%) |
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Children of Freedom Fighter (FF) | 2 |
Handicapped Candidates (low vision, hearing impairment, locomotor disability or cerebral palsy (PH) | 3 |
Children of Defence Personnel / Ex-serviceman (DP) | 2 |
Project Affected Person and their children as defined in the Maharashtra Resettlement of Project Displaced Act,1976 (PAP) | 4 |
Agriculturists and those children of Agriculturists who possess minimum qualifications or experience in Agriculture. (AG) | 6 |
Female Candidates | 30 |
Candidates and their parents have not resided in the State of Maharashtra for at least 3 years during 10 years immediately preceding the date on which admission is sought. | 2 |
All the best for the MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment! Stay tuned for the latest updates regarding the MCAER PGCET exam.
Want to know more about MCAER PGCET
Students usually need to bring their original and photocopies of documents like the MCAER PGCET admit card, qualifying exam mark sheets, class 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste/income certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents as specified by the MCAER.
To secure a seat through MCAER PGCET, general category students need at least 55% marks or a 5.5 CGPA, while reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) need a minimum of 50% or a 5.0 CGPA. Cutoff scores vary each year based on the number of applicants, available seats, and exam difficulty, and are published after the results.
For MCAER PGCET, there are at least 3 rounds of counselling and seat allotment, including an institute-level round and potentially an additional Sports admission round after the first two rounds. The number of allotment rounds varies each year based on the number of empty seats.
The MCAER PGCET seat allotment involves participating State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in Maharashtra, including Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), and others, offering PG courses like MSc, MTech, and MFSc. Participating universities and colleges include all agricultural universities under the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research.
To cancel an allotted seat in MCAER PGCET, you must log into your application, navigate to the seat cancellation tab, and follow the instructions provided, which typically involve confirming your cancellation request. Students can also find the seat cancellation process on the official MCAER website.
To check your seat allotment results, visit the official MCAER website (mcaer.org). Students need to log in with their credentials to see their allotment status.
The MCAER PGCET seat allotment process includes online counselling based on a provisional merit list (70% CET score, 30% CGPA). Students select preferences, and seats are allotted by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) based on PGCET ranks and available seats, followed by document verification and fee payment.
Students who have taken and passed the MCAER PGCET 2025 exam and have registered for online counselling are eligible for seat allotment. They must also meet the eligibility criteria for the specific postgraduate programs they applied for, including having the required undergraduate degree and the necessary CGPA.
The MCAER PGCET seat allotment lists will be available on the official MCAER website (mcaer.org). Students can check their seat allotment status by logging into their student portal with their registration details. The allotment list may also be available in PDF format.
The seat allotment is based on merit. It considers 70% of the marks from the MCAER PGCET 2025 exam and 30% from the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the qualifying undergraduate degree. Students' preferences for courses and colleges listed during online counselling also matter.
The entire MCAER PGCET counselling process, including registration and choice filling for seat allotment, is done online. However, students may need to visit the colleges in person for document verification and to confirm their admission by paying fees.
The MCAER PGCET seat allotment process usually has several rounds. In 2025, there will likely be four mop-up rounds. There may also be additional rounds at the institute level after the main counselling rounds, depending on available seats.
The MCAER PGCET 2026 seat allotment is expected to start in August or September 2026. Seat allotment is done after the MCAER PGCET results are announced and the MCAER PGCET counselling process is completed.
No, the MCAER PG CET counselling will be held online only. Students are not required to visit the campus
You can confirm your MCAER PG CET seat after announcing the seat allotment.
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