MCAER PG CET 2024 Question Paper (Out), Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Cut off, College Predictor
Exam Date (22,23,24 July 2024 )
Overview

MCAER is a statutory body for agricultural education in Maharashtra, India. They have formulated common regulations for admissions to various degree programs in state agricultural universities. As per their resolution, the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by MAUEB is mandatory for admission to various Master’s Degree Programs in SAUs in Maharashtra. Admissions will be based on the merit of the CET and the CGPA of the qualifying UG degree examination in the ratio of 70:30. The minimum qualifying limit/cut-off will be notified by MCAER in its P.G.

About MCAER PG CET 2024 Exam
Exam Name MCAER PG CET 2024
MCAER PG CET 2024 Full form Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test.
Exam Level State
Conducting Body Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board
Category Masters
Mode of Application Offline
MCAER PG CET 2024  Application Form

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Nationality: Only Indian citizens may apply for the exam.
  2. Age: There is no maximum age limit for taking the exam.
  3. Academic Requirements: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Technology, Home Science, or a similar discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories).
  4. Candidates in the final year of their qualifying exams are also allowed to apply, however, they must present their passing certificate at the time of admission.
  5. Domicile: Candidates must be Maharashtra residents.
  6. Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) will be offered a reduction in the minimum qualifying marks.

Application Form Fill-out Process:

  1. Go to MCAER's official website and click on the link for the PG CET 2024 application form.
  2. Read the instructions carefully before filling out the personal information, academic information, and other necessary information.
  3. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the format and size specified.
  4. Pay the application fee online using one of the offered payment methods.
  5. Review the application form to confirm that all of the information given is correct and full.
  6. Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Syllabus

Subject

Topics

Agronomy

Principles of Crop Production, Agro-Climatic Zones and Cropping Systems, Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture, Dryland Agriculture, Seed Production and Quality Control, Weed Management, Precision Farming and Organic Farming

Horticulture

Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscaping, Spices and Plantation Crops, Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition

Agricultural Engineering

Farm Power and Machinery, Renewable Energy Sources, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Agro-Processing and Food Engineering, Instrumentation and Automation

Animal Science

Livestock Production and Management, Poultry Production and Management, Fisheries Science

Agricultural Biochemistry

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes, Metabolism, Bioenergetics, Vitamins, and Minerals

Agricultural Entomology

Insect Morphology, Taxonomy, Ecology and Physiology, Beneficial and Harmful Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Pesticides and their Application

Agricultural Economics

Micro and Macro Economics, Agricultural Marketing, Farm Management, Agricultural Finance and Cooperatives, Agribusiness Management

Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, Soil Microbiology, Soil and Plant Analysis, Environmental Pollution and Management

Agricultural Extension Education

Philosophy, Objectives, Principles and Methods of Agricultural Extension, Communication Models, Extension Teaching Methods, Entrepreneurship Development, and Rural Sociology

Plant Pathology

Diseases of Field Crops, Horticultural Crops, Plant Pathogens, Symptoms and Diagnosis of Plant Diseases, Disease Management, Seed Pathology

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Principles of Genetics, Plant Breeding Methods, Mutation and Polyploidy, Biotechnology in Plant Breeding, Heterosis Breeding, Seed Production, and Testing

Agricultural Statistics

Statistical Methods, Probability Distributions, Sampling Techniques, Estimation and Testing of Hypothesis, Correlation, Regression, Design of Experiments, Computer Application in Statistics

The above table provides an overview of the MCAER PG CET exam syllabus. For detailed information, candidates are advised to visit the official website.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Exam Dates

The MCAER 2024 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be held on July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. On July 22nd, the exam will be held for Horticulture and Food Technology in the morning session and for Agricultural Engineering and Home Science in the afternoon session. On July 23rd, the exam will be held for Agriculture in the morning session and for Forestry and Fisheries in the afternoon session. On July 24th, the exam will be held for Agri. Business Management in the morning session and for Agril. Biotechnology in the afternoon session.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Admit Card

The MCAER 2024 admit card will be released on July 7th, 2024. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam will be able to download their admit card from the official website.

To download the MCAER 2024 admit card, candidates can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of MCAER.
  2. Click on the link to download the admit card.
  3. Enter the required details such as registration number and password.
  4. Click on the "Submit" button.
  5. The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Check all the details mentioned on the admit card such as name, roll number, exam center, date and time of the exam, etc.
  7. Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Exam Centres

Name of the Exam. Centre

CET-Faculty (Subject)

College of Agriculture, Pune

All Subjects except Fisheries and Home Science

College of Agriculture, Dr.PDKV, Akola

All Subjects except Fisheries and Home Science

College of Agriculture, Nagpur

All Subjects

College of Agriculture, VNMKV, Parbhani

All Subjects

College of Agriculture, Dr.BSKKV, Dapoli

All Subjects except Home Science

Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agril. Engineering & Technology, MPKV, Rahuri

All Subjects except Forestry, Fisheries and Home Science

Rajashri Shahu Maharaj College of Agriculture, Kolhapur

All Subjects except Food Tech., Forestry, Fisheries and Home Science

College of Agriculture, Dhule

All Subjects except Food Tech., Forestry, Fisheries and Home Science

College of Agriculture, Latur

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture, Agril. Biotech. and A.B.M.

College of Agriculture, Badnapur

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture, Agril. Biotech. and A.B.M.

Vasantrao Naik College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Yavatmal

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture,

Agril. Biotech., Food Technology and A.B.M.

Yashwantrao Chavan College of Agriculture, Karad

Only for Agriculture

College of Agriculture, Sonapur, Gadchiroli

Only for Agriculture and Horticulture

College of Horticulture, Mulde, Tal. Kudal, Dist. Sindhudurg

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture and Agril. Engg.

Dr. Sharadchandra Pawar College of Agriculture, Baramati

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture, Agril. Biotech. and A.B.M.

Shri. Shivaji College of Agriculture, Amravati

Only for Agriculture, Horticulture, Agril. Biotech. and A.B.M.

Anand Niketan College of Agriculture, Warora

Only for Agriculture

Candidates appearing for MCAER PG CET 2024 must carefully choose their preferred examination center from the list provided. The examination board reserves the right to allot or change the examination center. Requests for change in the opted examination center will not be entertained.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Exam Pattern

  1. The exam will be conducted for 200 marks.
  2. There will be 200 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer-options.
  3. Candidates must blacken the circle corresponding to the correct answer using a black ink ballpoint pen only.
  4. Each correct answer will be given one mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
  5. Scratching, overwriting, tick marks, and multiple answers will be considered wrong answers and will not be allotted any marks.
  6. Candidates can verify their marks by emailing the MCAER office within three days of the result declaration by paying Rs. 1000 per CET subject via IPG link.
  7. A carbon copy of the OMR sheet will be provided during the exam.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Result

The MCAER 2024 exam result will be released on August 5th, 2024. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their results on the official website of MCAER.

To check the MCAER 2024 exam result, candidates can follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of MCAER.
  2. Click on the link to check the exam result.
  3. Enter the required details such as roll number and password.
  4. Click on the "Submit" button.
  5. The exam result will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Check all the details mentioned on the result such as name, roll number, marks obtained, etc.
  7. Download and take a printout of the result for future reference.

MCAER PG CET 2024  Cut Off

The Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) sets the cut off for the MCAER PG CET exam. The cut off is based on the number of seats available in each stream, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and the performance of the candidates in the exam. The cut offs are usually released a few weeks after the exam results are declared. You can check the cut offs on the official website of MAUEB.

Stream

General

OBC

SC/ST

Agricultural Engineering

68.37

63.53

60.85

Agricultural Economics

65.44

60.68

58.00

Agricultural Extension

66.12

61.36

58.68

Agricultural Meteorology

67.27

62.51

59.75

Agricultural Statistics

68.00

63.24

60.50

Animal Husbandry

66.25

61.50

58.75

Dairy Technology

67.00

62.25

59.50

Fisheries

68.50

63.75

61.00

Forestry

67.25

62.50

59.75

Horticulture

68.00

63.25

60.50

Post-Harvest Management

67.75

63.00

60.25

 

Expected Cut-off for 2024 Exam

Stream

General

OBC

SC/ST

Agricultural Engineering

68-70

63-65

60-62

Agricultural Economics

65-67

60-62

58-60

Agricultural Extension

66-68

61-63

58-60

Agricultural Meteorology

67-69

62-64

59-61

Agricultural Statistics

68-70

63-65

60-62

Animal Husbandry

66-68

61-63

58-60

Dairy Technology

67-69

62-64

59-61

Fisheries

68-70

63-65

60-62

Forestry

67-69

62-64

59-61

Horticulture

68-70

63-65

60-62

Post-Harvest Management

67-69

62-64

59-61

Please note that these are just the expected cut offs and the actual cut offs may vary.

Note: The WBUT PGET 2024 Exam information presented above, including the exam dates, registration process, eligibility requirements, exam pattern, syllabus, and cut-off scores, is based on statistics and analysis. Candidates are recommended to refer to the official WBUT PGET 2024 Exam notification and visit the official website on a regular basis for the most recent changes and notifications regarding the exam. For precise information and competent direction, it is best to rely on official sources.

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