{"id":9818,"date":"2023-11-02T07:15:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T07:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=9818"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:21:06","slug":"mcaer-cet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/","title":{"rendered":"MCAER PG CET 2027: Dates, Application &#038; Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MCAER CET 2027<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test<\/strong> \u2014 is expected to be held in <strong>May 2027 (UG)<\/strong> and <strong>July 2027 (PG)<\/strong>. Applications for the UG CET are expected to open in <strong>January 2027<\/strong>. The exam is conducted by <strong>MCAER<\/strong> through the <strong>Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB)<\/strong> for admission to B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech., M.Tech. and MBA programmes across the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) of Maharashtra \u2014 covering Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Home Science, Food Technology and Agricultural Biotechnology. Candidates preparing for the <strong>MCAER PG CET 2027<\/strong> or <strong>MCAER UG CET 2027<\/strong> can find full details \u2014 eligibility, application form, exam pattern, syllabus sections and counselling process \u2014 on this page.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All 2027 dates mentioned on this page are indicative and based on previous-year trends. They will be updated to confirmed status once the official MCAER CET 2027 notification is released on the official website.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCAER_CET_2027_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>MCAER CET 2027 Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab2195dd0b89\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab2195dd0b89\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#MCAER_CET_2027_Key_Highlights\" >MCAER CET 2027 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#What_Is_the_Current_Status_of_MCAER_CET_2027\" >What Is the Current Status of MCAER CET 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#When_Are_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Exam_Dates\" >When Are the MCAER CET 2027 Exam Dates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#How_to_Fill_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Online_Application_Form\" >How to Fill the MCAER CET 2027 Online Application Form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#What_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\" >What Is the MCAER CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#What_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Exam_Pattern\" >What Is the MCAER CET 2027 Exam Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#MCAER_CET_2027_Analytics\" >MCAER CET 2027 Analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#How_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Result_and_Merit_List_Prepared\" >How Is the MCAER CET 2027 Result and Merit List Prepared?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#MCAER_CET_2027_Merit_List\" >MCAER CET 2027 Merit List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#MCAER_CET_2027_Highlights\" >MCAER CET 2027 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_MCAER_CET_2027\" >Knowledge Graph \u2014 MCAER CET 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#Official_Sources\" >Official Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/mcaer-cet\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<th>Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MCAER CET (UG &amp; PG) 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER), Pune<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Courses Offered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Home Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State-level (Maharashtra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (Pen and Paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>200 MCQs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Start (UG) \u2014 Expected<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>January 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Date (UG) \u2014 Expected<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Date (PG) \u2014 Expected<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>July 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Current_Status_of_MCAER_CET_2027\"><\/span>What Is the Current Status of MCAER CET 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The official notification for <strong>MCAER CET 2027<\/strong> is <strong>yet to be released<\/strong>. All dates below are based on previous-year schedules and are indicative only.<\/li>\n<li>Based on the 2023 cycle, the admit card for the PG CET is expected to be released approximately 10 days before the examination date (expected).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>MCAER PG CET 2027<\/strong> exam is expected to be held in July 2027 (expected).<\/li>\n<li>The answer key for MCAER CET 2027 is expected to be released within 10 days of the examination (expected).<\/li>\n<li>The result for MCAER CET 2027 is expected to be announced approximately 2\u20133 weeks after the examination concludes (expected).<\/li>\n<li>The exam is conducted by MCAER for admission to postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences across Maharashtra&#8217;s four State Agricultural Universities.<\/li>\n<li>The exam is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based test with a total of 200 questions and no negative marking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Are_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Exam_Dates\"><\/span>When Are the MCAER CET 2027 Exam Dates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The exam is conducted by the <strong>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research<\/strong> (MCAER) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences. The table below lists the expected schedule for MCAER CET 2027 based on the previous-year pattern. Confirmed dates will be updated once the official notification is published on <a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption>MCAER CET 2027 Expected Exam Dates<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Expected Date (2027)<\/th>\n<th>Previous Year Reference (2023)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Release of Official Notification<\/td>\n<td>To be announced<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UG Application Form Start<\/td>\n<td>January 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>January 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UG Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>May 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PG Admit Card Release<\/td>\n<td>July 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>July 12, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PG Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>July 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>July 22\u201324, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Answer Key Release<\/td>\n<td>July\u2013August 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>August 1, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Result Announcement<\/td>\n<td>August 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>August 5, 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Counselling<\/td>\n<td>August\u2013September 2027 (expected)<\/td>\n<td>August\u2013September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fill_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Online_Application_Form\"><\/span>How to Fill the MCAER CET 2027 Online Application Form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The detailed information regarding the MCAER CET 2027 application form is given below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An online MCAER CET application form 2027 must be filled in order to be considered as a candidate for the entrance exam.<\/li>\n<li>The UG applications usually start in January and the UG exam is held in the month of May.<\/li>\n<li>The PG application process is typically initiated a few months later, with the <strong>MCAER PG CET 2027<\/strong> scheduled in July.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the filled application form for future reference, including counselling.<\/li>\n<li>The application form for both UG and PG streams is available on the official website: <a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MCAER CET 2027 Application Fee<\/h3>\n<p>The details regarding the MCAER CET 2027 application fee are given below. Candidates should verify the exact fee structure on the official notification, as it may be revised for the 2027 cycle.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption>MCAER CET Application Fee (Previous Year Reference \u2014 2023)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Fees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Category candidates<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 800\/- per CET (previous year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reserved Category candidates*<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 600\/- per CET (previous year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Candidates from Other States<\/td>\n<td>Rs. 800\/- per CET (previous year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Reserved category includes SC, ST, OBC, and other categories as defined by the Maharashtra government. Fees are subject to revision in the official 2027 notification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>What Is the MCAER CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The MCAER CET 2027 eligibility criteria are given below. Candidates must ensure they meet the required qualifications before applying.<\/p>\n<h3>For UG:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must have cleared the 10+2 level examination from the Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent recognised board.<\/li>\n<li>The subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Agriculture) and English must have been studied at the 10+2 level.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply, subject to producing final mark sheets at the time of counselling or admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For PG:<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must hold a 4-year graduation degree in one of the following programmes from a recognised university: B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.B.A. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (ABM), B.Sc. (BBM), B.Sc. (Agri. Bio-Tech.), B.Sc. (Horticulture), or B.Sc. (Forestry). Candidates in the final year of the qualifying degree may also apply provisionally.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>What Is the MCAER CET 2027 Exam Pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The PG CET exam is divided into 6 sections:\n<ul>\n<li>Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science<\/li>\n<li>Forestry and Wildlife Management<\/li>\n<li>Home Science<\/li>\n<li>Horticulture<\/li>\n<li>Soil and Water Conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The minimum qualifying marks for MCAER CET 2027 are 40% for General (Open) category candidates and 35% for Reserved category candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The detailed information regarding the MCAER CET 2027 exam pattern is given below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total Questions:<\/strong> 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marking Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Correct answer: +1 mark for every correct response<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect answer: No negative marking<\/li>\n<li>Unattempted questions: No marks deducted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium:<\/strong> English<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Offline (pen and paper)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCAER_CET_2027_Analytics\"><\/span>MCAER CET 2027 Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below presents approximate data from previous cycles to help candidates benchmark their preparation for MCAER CET 2027. These figures are approximate and based on publicly available information; exact figures may vary.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption>MCAER CET Previous Year Analytics (Approximate)<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Approx. Figure \/ Trend<\/th>\n<th>Remarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Registered Applicants (UG + PG)<\/td>\n<td>Several thousand annually (approx.)<\/td>\n<td>Exact figures released by MCAER post-exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Exam Sections (PG)<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed pattern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Questions per Paper<\/td>\n<td>200 MCQs<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed pattern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Qualifying Marks \u2014 Open Category<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>Previous year; may be revised for 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Qualifying Marks \u2014 Reserved Category<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<td>Previous year; may be revised for 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Merit List Weightage \u2014 CET Score<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<td>Previous year pattern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Merit List Weightage \u2014 CGPA<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>Previous year pattern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Difficulty Level<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<td>Based on student feedback from previous cycles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of Affiliated SAUs<\/td>\n<td>4 State Agricultural Universities<\/td>\n<td>Approx.; subject to change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_MCAER_CET_2027_Result_and_Merit_List_Prepared\"><\/span>How Is the MCAER CET 2027 Result and Merit List Prepared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The details regarding the result of MCAER CET 2027 are given below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Results of the CET exam are usually announced 2 to 3 weeks after the conclusion of the examination.<\/li>\n<li>Once the results are announced, candidates can view the MCAER CET 2027 merit list on the official website of MCAER, following which they can proceed for counselling.<\/li>\n<li>The counselling schedule and process details are uploaded on the official website. Based on the rank obtained by the candidate, he or she is called to participate in the counselling process conducted for admission to the various UG and PG courses offered by MCAER and its affiliated institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCAER_CET_2027_Merit_List\"><\/span>MCAER CET 2027 Merit List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The details regarding the MCAER CET 2027 merit list are given below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidate in the CET exam.<\/li>\n<li>The final merit list is prepared by allotting <strong>70% weightage<\/strong> to the marks obtained by the candidate in the CET exam and the remaining <strong>30% weightage<\/strong> to the candidate&#8217;s CGPA score from the qualifying degree.<\/li>\n<li>Separate merit lists are prepared for each subject\/discipline group.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the release of provisional and final merit lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>MCAER Courses \u2014 UG and PG Programmes<\/h3>\n<p>The list of UG and PG courses offered through MCAER CET 2027 is given below:<\/p>\n<table border='1' width='100%' cellspacing='0'>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Undergraduate Courses<\/th>\n<th>Postgraduate Courses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Sc. (Agriculture)<\/td>\n<td>M.Sc. (Agriculture)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Sc. (Horticulture)<\/td>\n<td>M.Sc. (Horticulture)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Sc. (Forestry)<\/td>\n<td>M.Sc. (Forestry)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)<\/td>\n<td>M.Sc. (Home Science)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Sc. (Agri. BioTech.)<\/td>\n<td>M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Sc. (Animal Husbandry)<\/td>\n<td>M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Tech. (Food Technology)<\/td>\n<td>M.Tech. (Food Technology)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.B.A. (Agriculture)<\/td>\n<td>MBA (Agribusiness Management)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)<\/td>\n<td>M.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the complete list of colleges and State Agricultural Universities accepting admissions through MCAER CET 2027, please visit the official website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCAER_CET_2027_Highlights\"><\/span>MCAER CET 2027 Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MCAER CET (UG &amp; PG) 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER), Pune<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Home Science, Food Technology and Agricultural Biotechnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>132\/B, Bhamburda, Bhosale Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_MCAER_CET_2027\"><\/span>Knowledge Graph \u2014 MCAER CET 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class='ez-kg' border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption>MCAER CET 2027 \u2014 Entity Fact Box<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Acronym<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MCAER CET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating Board<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parent \/ Ministry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Government of Maharashtra \u2014 Department of Agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State-level entrance test (Maharashtra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Annual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (pen and paper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>200 MCQs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Address<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>132\/B, Bhamburda, Bhosale Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Helpline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Refer to official website for updated contact details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Sources\"><\/span>Official Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a> \u2014 Official website of Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MCAER CET 2027 is an important state-level entrance examination for students aspiring to pursue UG and PG programmes in agriculture and allied sciences in Maharashtra. The <strong>MCAER PG CET 2027<\/strong> is expected in July 2027, while UG applications are expected to open in January 2027. Aspirants should regularly monitor <a href='https:\/\/www.mcaer.org' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>www.mcaer.org<\/a> for the official notification, application form dates and admit card. Begin your preparation early by reviewing the six PG exam sections and practising 200-question MCQ papers within the two-hour time limit. Ensure all eligibility documents \u2014 qualifying degree mark sheets, category certificates and photograph \u2014 are ready before the application window opens. Stay updated, apply on time and check the official merit list after results are declared to prepare for counselling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MCAER CET 2027 \u2014 the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test \u2014 is expected to be held in May 2027 (UG) and July 2027 (PG). 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