Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) admissions are overseen by MCAER and the Maharashtra State CET Cell. B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering are among its undergraduate options. For B.Sc. Agriculture at private unaided affiliated colleges, the supplied 2025-26 MCAER prospectus figures place annual fees between INR 62,000 and INR 1,22,000; government and aided colleges receive substantial Maharashtra government subsidies.

Admission to all 9 undergraduate professional degree programmes follows the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). Government and aided institutions have no independent direct-admission or management-quota route. Private unaided affiliated colleges have an Institutional Quota, but applicants must still register online through the official MCAER portal. Postgraduate admission follows a separate entrance and counselling process.

Admission portal: MPKV official website.

MPKV Important Dates

Event Date
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application submission October 24 to November 22, 2026, until 11:50 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 regular application-fee payment deadline November 22, 2026, until 11:50 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 late application submission November 23 to 26, 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 late-fee payment deadline November 26, 2026, until 11:50 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application correction November 27 to 29, 2026, until 11:50 PM
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination-city announcement December 30, 2026
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit-card release January 13, 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination January 20 to 24 and January 28, 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MPKV Undergraduate Admission 2026

Undergraduate seats are allocated through the State CET Cell’s CAP using entrance merit, quota eligibility, reservation category and college preferences. When an applicant takes more than one accepted qualifying examination, the highest eligible score is used. Applicants must be at least 16 years old on the final date of CAP registration.

Quota Eligibility and Reservation

Quota Eligibility and Allocation
University Quota, or U Quota Maharashtra domicile candidates who completed or appeared for Class 12 within MPKV’s 10-district jurisdiction receive priority for MPKV-affiliated colleges.
Maharashtra Quota, or M Quota Available to Maharashtra domicile holders, including candidates eligible for U Quota.
Other State Quota, or OS Quota Available to applicants from outside Maharashtra. Seats are limited and are filled after Maharashtra Quota CAP rounds.
Institutional Quota Available at private unaided affiliated colleges. Online application through the official MCAER portal remains compulsory.

MPKV’s jurisdiction comprises Ahilyanagar, Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Pune, Solapur, Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur. Category-wise allocation follows Maharashtra reservation provisions for SC, ST, VJ/NT, OBC, SBC, EWS, PwD and Orphan candidates.

NEET taken with Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology is not accepted. JEE Architecture candidates are also ineligible. Programme-specific subject and examination requirements apply.

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture: Intake and Eligibility

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture is MPKV’s flagship programme, with 3,780 seats across affiliated colleges. The degree spans 4 years and 8 semesters, carrying 183 credits under the ICAR Sixth Deans Committee Recommendations. Its practical-focused semester curriculum includes compulsory farm training and experiential learning.

Eligibility Area Requirement
Qualifying examination Class 12 Science with English from a recognised board.
Eligible subject combinations PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture.
Open-category minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12.
Reserved-category minimum 40% aggregate in Class 12.
Accepted entrance routes MHT-CET, JEE Main or NEET, with the applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.
Minimum age 16 years by the last date of CAP registration.

Students admitted without Class 12 Biology must complete the deficiency courses prescribed by MPKV. These courses are compulsory but do not contribute to the regular CGPA calculation.

B.Sc. Agriculture Merit and Selection

The State CET Cell prepares merit using the highest eligible score among MHT-CET, JEE Main and NEET examinations attempted. Online allotment considers that merit, quota category and submitted preferences. No interview or group discussion forms part of selection.

A score greater than zero in MHT-CET PCB meets the stated entrance-score eligibility threshold. Actual admission depends on category-wise CAP rank; stronger scores improve the prospects of securing a seat at sought-after colleges in Pune, Kolhapur and Rahuri.

After online CAP allotments, vacancies proceed to Centerwise Centralized Admission (CCA), followed by College Level Admission rounds for any seats still unfilled. These are scheduled stages of the admission framework, rather than an independent direct-admission route at government and aided institutions.

B.Sc. Agriculture Application Procedure

Applications are handled through the State CET Cell CAP portal. Registration, document uploading and preference submission take place online; candidates report to a college after allotment.

  1. Take MHT-CET PCB, JEE Main or NEET, as applicable, and obtain a score above zero.
  2. Register within the CAP application window and upload the required documents.
  3. Complete scrutiny through a designated E-Scrutiny facility or physical verification centre.
  4. Check the provisional merit list for the correct rank and category information.
  5. Submit college preferences in the intended order of priority after publication of merit.
  6. Accept the allotted seat online and report to the college with original documents to confirm admission.

B.Sc. Agriculture Fee Information

College Category Fee Information
Government and aided colleges Substantially subsidised by the Maharashtra state government; no specific amount is supplied.
Private unaided affiliated colleges INR 62,000 to INR 1,22,000 annually, as listed in the 2025-26 MCAER prospectus.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Applicants should confirm the applicable 2026-27 charges through MPKV or MCAER before paying fees.

B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering: Intake and Eligibility

For 2026-27, MPKV’s 6 affiliated colleges list 360 seats in B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering. The supplied article identifies it as the only MPKV undergraduate programme requiring PCM. Students who studied Biology without Mathematics cannot apply.

Eligibility Area Requirement
Class 12 subjects Science with PCM or PCMB; PCB alone does not qualify.
Open-category minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12.
Reserved-category minimum 40% aggregate in Class 12.
Accepted examinations MHT-CET PCM or JEE Main.

For the MHT-CET route, Agricultural Engineering requires the PCM group. A PCB-group score does not qualify for this programme. The supplied article highlights confusion over examination groups as a common application mistake, so applicants should check the group before submitting preferences.

B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering Selection and Application

CAP merit is based on MHT-CET PCM or JEE Main, taking the higher score when both have been attempted. Allotment follows merit, quota eligibility, reservation rules and college preferences. No interview or additional selection test is required.

  1. Appear for MHT-CET PCM or JEE Main.
  2. Register on the State CET Cell CAP portal during the application window.
  3. Complete verification at a designated centre.
  4. After the merit list is issued, enter preferences specifically for colleges offering B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering.
  5. Accept the allotted seat and report with original certificates.

The remaining application requirements follow the same CAP procedure used for B.Sc. Agriculture.

Other Undergraduate Professional Programmes

The supplied article lists 7 additional professional programmes within the state agricultural university admission framework. Each runs for 4 years across 8 semesters. Their subject combinations and accepted entrance routes are outlined below.

Programme Qualifying Subjects Accepted Examinations
B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture Class 12 with PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture, with English. MHT-CET, JEE or NEET, with applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.
B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry Class 12 with PCB, PCMB or Inter Agriculture; English is compulsory. MHT-CET or NEET, PCB group.
B.F.Sc. Fishery Science Class 12 with PCB, PCMB or Inter Agriculture; English is compulsory. MHT-CET or NEET, PCB group.
B.Tech. Food Technology Class 12 with PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture, with English. MHT-CET, JEE or NEET, with applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.
B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science Class 12 with PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture, with English. MHT-CET, JEE or NEET, with applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.
B.Tech. Biotechnology Class 12 with PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture, with English. MHT-CET, JEE or NEET, with applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.
B.Sc. (Hons) Agri-business Management Class 12 with PCB, PCMB, PCM or Inter Agriculture, with English. MHT-CET, JEE or NEET, with applicable PCB or PCM group requirements.

These programmes use the common sequence of an eligible entrance examination, CAP registration, document scrutiny, merit-list publication, preference submission and State CET Cell allotment.

Applicants Awaiting Class 12 Results

Students appearing in their final Class 12 examination may register for MHT-CET and CAP. At document verification, they must produce a passing Class 12 marksheet that meets the prescribed minimum percentage. Failure to pass or meet that threshold makes a candidate ineligible for allotment.

Documents for CAP Registration and Verification

  • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.
  • The accepted qualifying entrance-examination scorecard.
  • Maharashtra domicile certificate and Aadhaar card.
  • Caste, EWS or EBC certificate, as applicable to the reservation or concession claim.

Upload digital copies during CAP registration and carry the originals to the document verification centre. Other-state candidates must also qualify through MHT-CET, JEE Main or NEET, as applicable to their chosen programme.

MPKV Postgraduate Admission 2026

M.Sc., M.Tech. and MBA Agriculture admission uses the MCAER PG CET, conducted by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB). The examination and centralised counselling framework apply across all 4 Maharashtra State Agricultural Universities. The 2026 entrance-examination cycle has closed; candidates should follow MCAER announcements for the applicable counselling instructions.

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

Applicants need a relevant 4-year undergraduate degree from an ICAR-accredited State Agricultural University and a valid MCAER PG CET 2026 score.

Requirement Details
Qualifying degree A 4-year B.Sc. (Hons), B.Tech. or B.F.Sc. from an ICAR-accredited university.
Relevant academic fields Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science and Agricultural Biotechnology.
Compulsory entrance qualification MCAER PG CET 2026.

Postgraduate Application Charges

Applicant Category Application Fee
Open category INR 900
Reserved category INR 700

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Postgraduate Examination and Merit Formula

Postgraduate merit combines 70% of the MCAER PG CET score with 30% of graduation CGPA. MAUEB conducts multiple counselling rounds across the four state agricultural universities, applying Maharashtra’s category-wise reservation rules.

Assessment Detail Value
MCAER PG CET contribution to final merit 70%
Graduation CGPA contribution to final merit 30%
Question format and count 200 multiple-choice questions.
Maximum examination marks 200
Examination duration 2 hours
Negative marking None.

Postgraduate Application and Allotment Procedure

  1. Register on the official MCAER portal using a valid email address and mobile number.
  2. Complete the PG CET form with academic and reservation details, then upload a photograph and signature.
  3. Pay the application charge online and download the confirmed form.
  4. Download the admit card and take MCAER PG CET.
  5. After results are announced, register for counselling through the MCAER portal.
  6. Submit seat preferences in priority order, accept the allotted seat and report to the assigned college.

MPKV Scholarships 2026

Eligible MPKV students can seek state and central government financial support. Most listed schemes are disbursed through Maharashtra’s MahaDBT portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

  • SC, ST, VJ, NT and OBC students may receive Maharashtra government scholarships covering tuition and maintenance allowances.
  • Economically Backward Class, or EBC, students may qualify for a fee exemption or concession under state provisions.
  • Economically Weaker Section, or EWS, support applies to eligible open-category families below the prescribed income limit.
  • PwD students may receive additional financial assistance under Maharashtra disability provisions alongside reservation benefits.
  • ICAR Junior Research Fellowship support is available to qualified postgraduate and Ph.D. students in agricultural sciences at MPKV.

MPKV Admission FAQs

Ques. Does meeting the minimum MHT-CET eligibility score guarantee a B.Sc. Agriculture seat?

Ans. No. A MHT-CET PCB score greater than zero meets the stated minimum entrance requirement, but admission to government colleges depends on category-wise CAP merit rank. Higher scores improve the likelihood of securing a place at sought-after MPKV colleges in Pune, Kolhapur or Rahuri.

Ques. Which admission category is available to applicants who do not belong to Maharashtra?

Ans. Applicants from other states can compete for the limited Other State, or OS, Quota seats. These are filled after the Maharashtra Quota CAP rounds. Such applicants must still qualify through MHT-CET, JEE Main or NEET, as applicable.

Ques. For which MPKV programmes can a NEET result be used?

Ans. NEET PCB is accepted for Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fishery Science, Biotechnology and Agri-business Management. A NEET qualification using Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology is not accepted. Agricultural Engineering requires MHT-CET PCM or JEE Main.

Ques. How is the B.Sc. Agriculture curriculum organised?

Ans. The honours degree lasts 4 years across 8 semesters and carries 183 credits under the ICAR Sixth Deans Committee Recommendations. Practical work forms a substantial part of the semester curriculum, including compulsory farm training and experiential learning.

Ques. What local schooling and domicile conditions apply to U Quota?

Ans. U Quota applies to Maharashtra domicile candidates who appeared for Class 12 within MPKV’s 10-district jurisdiction: Ahilyanagar, Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Pune, Solapur, Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur. Eligible candidates receive priority for MPKV-affiliated college seats during CAP allotment.

Ques. What annual B.Sc. Agriculture charges are listed for private affiliated colleges?

Ans. The 2025-26 MCAER prospectus lists annual fees of INR 62,000 to INR 1,22,000 at private unaided MPKV-affiliated colleges. Government and aided institutions receive substantial state subsidies. Applicants should confirm updated 2026-27 charges through MPKV or MCAER.

Ques. What determines a candidate’s postgraduate merit position?

Ans. Final merit combines 70% of the MCAER PG CET score and 30% of graduation CGPA. The entrance examination carries 200 marks and has no negative marking. MAUEB conducts multiple allotment rounds covering all 4 Maharashtra State Agricultural Universities.

Ques. Can a candidate bypass CAP by seeking a management seat?

Ans. Government and government-aided MPKV colleges have no management quota; their seats are allotted on merit through State CET Cell CAP. Private unaided affiliated colleges offer an Institutional Quota, but candidates must still apply online through the official MCAER portal. An independent direct-admission route is not provided.

Ques. At what stage must a Class 12 appearing candidate provide a passing result?

Ans. Students awaiting their final Class 12 examination may register for MHT-CET and CAP. At document verification, they must provide a passing marksheet that satisfies the minimum percentage. Candidates who fail or fall below that threshold cannot receive a seat allotment.

Ques. Which records must be uploaded and presented during CAP verification?

Ans. Applicants need Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, the qualifying entrance-examination scorecard, Maharashtra domicile certificate and Aadhaar card. Caste, EWS or EBC certificates must be provided where applicable. Upload digital copies during registration and bring the original documents to the verification centre.