MCAER PG CET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023 - Download the PDF Here!

The Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test is referred to as MCAER PG CET. The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) conducts the state-level MCAER PG CET test every year to shortlist aspirants for admission in PG level courses including Master of Science (MSc), Master of Engineering and Technology (MTech) and Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) offered at State Agricultural Universities (SAUs). Several Post Graduate programs at Maharashtra's State Agricultural Universities are open to admission through MCAER Post Graduate. 

• Candidates should be aware that the final selection procedure gives the test a 70% weighting and the undergraduate grades obtained a 30% weighting.
• Each of the available streams has a different syllabus for the MCAER PG CET 2022 Common Entrance Test. The entire curriculum is based on the theoretical subjects studied in the UG courses for the various streams.
• Candidates appearing for the exam must check the syllabus and exam pattern of MCAER PG CET before starting the preparation.
• MCAER PG CET is conducted for the candidates seeking admission into professional post-graduation courses like MSc Agriculture, MSc Horticulture, Mtech Agricultural Engineering, and MSc Post-Harvest Management. Also follow MCAER PG CET Exam Books for Preparation. 

Follow along to know about the Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Marks weightage, preparation strategy, and books to follow to be eligible for the post-graduate courses!

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MCAER PG CET Exam Syllabus 2023

Candidates need to prepare for the MCAER CET exam’s topics like Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Botany, Horticulture, Animal Science & Dairy Science, Agricultural Extension, and Agricultural Economics. The streams/subjects for which MCAER CET is conducted are listed in the table below: 

Important: Earlier, MCAER CET was conducted to offer admission to aspirants in professional degree courses offered at the UG level like - BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BFSc, BTech (Agricultural Engineering), BTech (Food Technology), BSc (Hons)Community Science and BTech (Biotechnology) in Agricultural. But now admission in these courses is conducted on the basis of an aspirant’s performance in MHT CET/ JEE/ NEET/ ICAR AIEEA.

Check detailed MCAER PG CET Exam Eligibility Criteria here.

MCAER PG CET 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the details of the MCAER PG CET exam pattern including key features, marking scheme, and subject-wise weightage here.

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MCAER PG CET 2023 Exam Wise Overall Marks Weightage For Admissions

The overall marks weightage for both the MCAER PG CET 2023 examination is detailed below for the candidate’s reference

• Marks obtained in the Common Entrance Test (CET) of respective faculty for the current year to be conducted by concerned authority and CGPA of the qualifying degree examination in the proportion of 70:30 without weightages, respectively.
• Minimum 55% for Open category and minimum 50% for reserved category.
• The candidate should have passed the Under-Graduate degree examination with minimum 5.0 CGPA.

MCAER PG CET 2023 Preparation Strategy

Preparation strategy plays a very important role in a candidate’s outlook towards the examination. A strategically created preparation strategy can lessen the number of learning hours, and increase the chances of selection. The candidates can refer to the below points to plan a perfect strategy for the upcoming MCAER PG CET 2023 examination:

• Examine the syllabus thoroughly, and make a list of all important topics.
• Focus on the sections carrying more weightage in the examination.
• Stick to 1 good book for each topic, instead of referring to multiple resources.
• Practice from previous year’s examination papers, and mock tests. 
• Enhance your creative skills so that your mind and hand work in coordination.
• Practice how to verbally communicate your creative skills. This will come in handy during the interview round.

Check the MCAER PG CET Counseling details here!

MCAER PG CET 2023 Best Books to be Referred

By making a wise selection of books, the candidate can simplify his preparation for any exam. The candidates can follow the under-mentioned books for their MCAER PG CET 2023 preparation:

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