The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for the Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026. Candidates seeking admission to Agriculture and Allied Science courses such as B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, and B.Tech Agricultural Engineering in Madhya Pradesh can apply online. Eligible candidates were able to submit their applications from 24 March 2026 to 07 April 2026. The examination commenced from 08 May 2026.
MPESB PAT 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Exam Level | State Level Entrance Examination |
| Course Admission | Agriculture & Allied Courses |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 24 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 April 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 12 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 08 May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | Released |
| Result Declaration | 18 June 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / Unreserved / Other State | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS (MP Domicile) | ₹250/- |
| MP Online Portal Charge | ₹60/- Extra |
| Registered Citizen User Fee | ₹20/- Extra |
| Correction Charge | ₹20/- + Portal Charges |
Payment Mode
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- MP Online Kiosk
Age Limits
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | No Minimum Age Limit |
| Maximum Age | No Maximum Age Limit |
- Candidates must satisfy the educational eligibility conditions prescribed for the course they are applying for.
Courses with Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Candidates must have passed or appeared in Class 12 with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture
OR
Passed Agriculture Group subjects recognized by the board.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
Candidates should have completed Intermediate (10+2) with Science subjects from a recognized board.
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- English
Selection Process
The admission process generally includes:
- Online Application Submission
- Computer Based Entrance Examination
- Merit List Preparation
- Counseling Process
- Document Verification
- Final Admission Allotment
Required Documents
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
- Valid Mobile Number
- Active Email ID
Seat Details
- MP PAT 2026 provides admission to Agriculture and Allied Science courses in various government agricultural institutions and universities of Madhya Pradesh. Around 622 seats were reported for participating institutions under the admission process
Exam Details
Examination Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Subjects
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Agriculture
Question Type
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium
- Hindi and English
Participating Universities
Admissions through MP PAT 2026 are offered in colleges affiliated with:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
How to Apply
- Visit the official MPESB website.
- Complete candidate registration.
- Fill out the PAT 2026 application form.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Enter educational details carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all details before submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form.
