MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

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MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

MCAER PGCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 will be released by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Education Board (MAUEB). According to the latest MCAER PGCET 2025 eligibility criteria, Students should have passed the UG degree examination with a minimum 5.0 CGPA to become eligible to apply. Any UG students, who gave their final year degree examination in the academic year 2025-2026 are also eligible to appear for MCAER PGCET 2025. 

The registration process for MCAER 2025 is expected to begin in April 2025. Students can check the final list of eligible and non-eligible Students for MCAER PGCET 2025 here.

Final List of Eligible Students PDF (link to be activated)

Final Lists of Non-Eligible Students PDF (link to be activated)

The MCAER PGCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 vary according to the course. Students must understand each course's MCAER PGCET eligibility criteria for 2025. It is the minimum requirement that Students must meet before applying for the MCAER PGCET 2025. Registration for the MCAER PGCET 2025 exam is limited to those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Students who are not eligible will be disqualified from the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education And Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test. 

This page provides information on the MCAER PGCET eligibility criteria for 2025. Students should keep in mind that all educational credentials must be obtained only from agricultural universities.

Also Read: MCAER PGCET 2025 Exam Pattern

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MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Faculty-Wise

Captured below are the course-wise MCAER PGCET eligibility criteria 2025. Candidates can check out the educational qualifications required for their desired course here:

Subject Code

Faculty

Eligible Courses

A

Agriculture

  • BSc (Agri.)/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/
  • BSc (Hort.)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ 
  • BSc (Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Hons.)Forestry/ 
  • BSc (Agri. Bio-Tech.)/ 
  • BTech (Biotechnology)/
  • BBM (Agri.)/ 
  • BSc (A.B.M.)/ 
  • BSc (Hons) Agri. Business
  • Management/ 
  • BBA (Agri.)/
  • BTech (Agril. Engg.)*/
  • BSc (Hons) Home Science**/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Community
  • Science** 
  • BSc(Animal Husbandry)#/ 
  • BSc (Hons.) Sericulture
  • or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture-
  • related Universities

B

Horticulture

  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons) Agriculture/
  • BSc (Hort.)/ BSc (Hons) Horticulture/
  • BSc (Forestry)/ BSc (Hons) Forestry or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture-related Universities

C

Forestry

  • BSc (Forestry)/ B Sc (Hons) Forestry/
  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons) Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/ BSc (Hons) Horticulture or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture-related Universities.

D

Agricultural Engineering

  • BTech (Agril. Engg.) or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture-related Universities.

E

Food Technology

  • BTech (Food Tech./Food Technology)/
  • BTech (Food Science and Technology) or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture-related Universities.

F

Community Science

  • BSc (Hons) Home Science/ 
  • BSc (Hons) Community Science or equivalent degree with four years duration of agriculture- related Universities

G

Fisheries Science

  • BFSc degree or equivalent degree with four years duration

H

Molecular Biology

and Biotechnology

  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc(Hons) Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Hons) Horticulture/
  • BSc (Forestry)/ BSc(Hons) Forestry/ 
  • BSc (Agricultural Biotechnology)/
  • BTech (Biotechnology)/
  • BTech (AgriculturalBiotechnology)/
  • BTech (Food Science)/ 
  • BTech(Food Tech./Food Technology)/ 
  • BFSc or equivalent degree with four years

          duration of agriculture-related Universities.

I

Agri. Business

Management

  • BSc (Agri.)/ B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/B.Sc.(Hons) Horticulture/ 
  • BSc (Forestry)/ B.Sc.(Hons)Forestry/ 
  • BSc (Agri. Bio-Tech.)/ 
  • BTech (Biotechnology)/
  • BBM (Agri.)/ 
  • BSc (A.B.M.)/ B.Sc.(Hons) Agri. Business Management/ 
  • BBA (Agriculture)/ 
  • BTech (Agril. Engg.)/
  • BTech (Food Tech./Food Technology)/ 
  • BTech (Food Science)/
  • BSc (Hons) Home Science/ 
  • BSc (Hons) Community Science/
  • BFSc or equivalent degree with four four-year duration of agriculture-related Universities

Post Harvest Technology

Those who scored the highest in the eligible PG-CET-2025 examination from the CET-Faculties mentioned above (Subjects) i.e. at Subject (Faculty) Codes ‘A’ to ‘H’ will only be considered for further admission in the respective discipline under MSc (PHT)

Note:

  • BTech (Agri.Engg.) candidates are also eligible for admission to the “Agril. Meteorology” subject only with CET- Subject: Agriculture.
  • BSc (Hons) Home Science/ BSc (Hons) Community Science candidates are also eligible for admission to the “Agricultural Extension and Communication” subject only with CET- Subject: Agriculture.
  • BSc (Animal Husbandry) candidates are also eligible for admission to the “Animal Husbandry” subject but only with CET- Subject: Agriculture.
  • All the degrees mentioned in the above eligibility list must be awarded by Agricultural Universities.

MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria: M.Sc (P.H.T.)

Given below is the MCAER PGCET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for M.Sc (P.H.T.):

SN 

MSc (PHT) PG Disciplines

Eligible UG Degrees

1

Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Crops

  • BSc (Agri.)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/
  • BSc (Hort.)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture/ 
  • BSc (Agril. Biotechnology)/
  • BTech (Biotechnology)/
  • BTech (Agril. Engg.)/
  • BTech (FoodTech./ Food Technology)/ 
  • BTech (Food Science) with a four-year degree from an agriculture-related University

2

Meat, Poultry and Fish

Processing

  • BFSc/
  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons.) Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Hons.) Horticulture / 
  • BTech (Agril. Engg.)/ 
  • BTech (Food Tech./ Food Technology)/ 
  • BTech (Food Science) with a four

four-year degree from an agriculture-related university

3

Medicinal, Aromatic,

Plantation, Spices and

Forest Crops

  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons) Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/ BSc (Hons) Horticulture/ 
  • BSc (Forestry)/ BSc (Hons) Forestry/ 
  • BSc (Agril. Biotechnology)/ 
  • BTech (Biotechnology)/ 
  • BTech (Agril.Engg.)/ 
  • BTech (Food Tech. / Food Technology)/ 
  • BTech (Food Science) with a four

four-year degree from an agriculture-related university

4

Post Harvest and Food

Process Engineering

  • BTech (Agril. Engg.)/ 
  • BTech (Food Science)/ 
  • BTech (Food Tech. / Food Technology)/
  • BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons)Agriculture/ 
  • BSc (Hort.)/ BSc (Hons) Horticulture with a four-year degree from an agriculture-related university

5

Food Grain and Seeds

Processing Technology

Note: Students possessing these UG degrees will have to complete deficiency courses as suggested by SAC

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MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

The latest MCAER PGCET eligibility criteria 2025 states that there is no upper or lower age limit for applying to the MCAER PGCET 2025 exam. Candidates for admission must have completed the aforementioned UG degrees.

Important Instructions For MCAER PGCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Check out some of the important instructions for MCAER PGCET eligibility criteria 2025 below:

  • Candidates who have completed graduation from a State other than Maharashtra are required to possess a degree from ICAR accredited Agriculture University.

  • All the degrees mentioned alongside the respective faculties and specializations must be from Agriculture Universities only.

  • It is crucial for aspirants to have passed the UG degree exam with at least a 5.0 CGPA.

  • Aspirants must note that all the master’s degree programmes have a minimum duration of 2 years.

  • Candidates with the required qualifications (mentioned above) and those who took the previous year's degree exam during the academic year 2023-24 are eligible to apply for the exam.

  • Aspirants studying in the 1st year, 2nd year or 3rd year of the degree programme are not eligible to appear for the entrance test.

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FAQs about MCAER PGCET Eligibility

Can students outside Maharashtra also apply for MCAER PG CET?

Yes, candidates even from outside Maharashtra can also apply for MCAER CET 2024. Candidates from other states needed to pay an application fee of INR 800 per MCAER PG CET exam. Students who want to fill out the application form must fulfil the age-wise as well as educational eligibility criteria.  

What is the age limit for appearing in the MCAER PG CET 2025 examination?

There is no age limit for appearing in the MCAER PG CET 2025 exam. This is as mentioned in the official information brochure of the MCAER PG CET 2024 exam. The age limit criteria will likely remain the same for the 2025 exam as well.

 

What is the minimum eligibility for the MCAER PGCET exam?

The MCAER admission 2025 will be offered based on 70% of marks obtained in the PGCET exam and 30% of marks obtained from CGPA in graduation.

What courses are offered by MCAER PGCET?

Applicants can apply for postgraduate courses in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food technology, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural engineering, home science, and post-harvest management. Applicants can select their courses while completing the application form.

Who is eligible for the MCAER PGCET 2024 examination?

Applicants must have obtained a minimum of 55% in their undergraduate degree from a recognised university/institute. Applicants from the reserved category must have scored at least 50% in their qualifying exam.

Who is responsible for the MCAER PGCET 2024 exam?

Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) is responsible for the MCAER PGCET entrance exam. 

Is the MCAER PGCET 2024 eligibility criteria the same for every course?

No. The eligibility criteria for the MCEAR PGCET exam differs with each course.

Is there any age limit to appear in the MCAER PGCET 2024 entrance exam?

No. There is no upper age limit for the MCAER PGCET exam. 

What is the minimum education qualification for the MCAER PGCET 2024 application?

Candidates must have obtained the UG degrees from agriculture-related Universities to apply for the MCEAR PGCET application.

What is the age limit for the MCAER PGCET 2024 entrance exam?

There is no age limit for the MCAER PGCET exam. 

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