MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027: Registration Expected January 2027, How to Apply and Fee

The MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027 (Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) will be released by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune, at mcaer.org. The application form is expected to open in January–February 2027, based on the schedule followed in previous cycles. The application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC students and ₹600 for SC/ST students; a grievance-based correction window follows after the provisional eligibility list is published.

What is MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027?

The MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027 is the official online application for admission to postgraduate agricultural programmes — M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Horticulture), M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology), M.Tech. (Food Technology), M.Sc. (Home/Community Science), and MBA (Agriculture) — across Maharashtra’s four agricultural universities: Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) Rahuri, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) Akola, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) Parbhani, and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (DBSKKV) Dapoli. MAUEB releases a single common application covering all four universities; you do not need to apply separately to each institution.

The exam is conducted in offline (OMR-based pen-and-paper) mode. Based on the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cycles, the application form is expected to open in January–February 2027 at mcaer.org. The 2027 result will be valid for 2027–28 academic session admissions only. The 2027 official schedule has not yet been announced; bookmark the official website for updates.

MCAER PG CET Registration Trends — Last 5 Years

MAUEB does not officially publish year-wise registration and appearance statistics in the public domain; the figures above are estimated from available merit list data and third-party sources. Based on these estimates, approximately 10,000–13,000 students appear for MCAER PG CET each year. Participation appears to have grown between 2022 and 2025, with the 2025 cycle showing the highest estimated turnout. For 2027, a similar or slightly higher participation range is expected, driven by expanding PG seat intake across Maharashtra’s agricultural universities.

MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027: Important Dates

The official MCAER PG CET 2027 schedule has not been released as of September 2026. The dates below are expected based on the confirmed schedules of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cycles. Monitor mcaer.org for the official notification bulletin.

Source: Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) — mcaer.org

MCAER PG CET 2027 Eligibility Criteria (Before You Apply)

You must meet all eligibility conditions before filling the MCAER PG CET 2027 application form. MAUEB publishes a provisional eligible/non-eligible list after registration closes; an ineligible application is rejected even after fee payment. The key eligibility requirements are summarised below.

Note: Students from states other than Maharashtra must hold a degree from an ICAR-accredited agriculture university to be eligible for MCAER PG CET 2027. Graduates of non-ICAR-accredited institutions outside Maharashtra cannot apply.

Programme-specific eligibility conditions also apply: M.Sc. (Agriculture) requires a B.Sc. (Agri.) or equivalent; M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) requires a B.Sc. (Agri.) or B.Tech. (Biotechnology); MBA (Agriculture) accepts multiple relevant bachelor’s degrees. Refer to the official Information Bulletin at mcaer.org for the full programme-wise eligibility list once published.

How to Fill MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027

The MCAER PG CET 2027 application form will be available online at mcaer.org when registration opens. You will need to complete the process in two phases — new registration and form filling. The steps below are based on the process followed in the 2025 and 2026 cycles.

Phase 1: New Registration

1. You will need to visit mcaer.org (or the active application sub-portal when notified) and click "Online Application for PG CET 2027".
2. You will need to enter your mobile number and email ID to create an MAUEB login account. Use an active mobile number and a personal email ID — all communications, including OTP and admit card alerts, will go there.
3. Verify your mobile number using the OTP sent via SMS.
4. Set a strong password and note your Application Number — you will need it for every subsequent login, including admit card download and result checking.
5. Save your Application Number and password securely; losing them will require contacting MAUEB for recovery.

Phase 2: Fill the Application Form

1. Log in to the application portal using your Application Number and password.
2. Fill in your personal details: full name (exactly as on your UG degree certificate), date of birth, gender, category, and contact details including correspondence address.
3. Enter your academic details: name of UG course, university, year of passing, and percentage or CGPA obtained.
4. Select the PG programmes you are applying for and your exam centre preferences in order of preference.
5. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the format and size specified in the Documents Required section below. Upload errors are a common reason for provisional non-eligibility.
6. Upload any supporting documents required, such as your category certificate or UG marksheet.
7. Review all entries carefully — especially your name spelling, date of birth, category, and UG qualification details — before proceeding to submission.
8. Click "Submit" only after verifying every detail. Once submitted, the portal does not allow further edits; corrections require the grievance window (see Form Correction section).
9. Pay the application fee through the SBI Collect payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
10. Download and save your acknowledgement slip immediately after payment confirmation. Take a printout and keep it safe — it is required for all future correspondence with MAUEB.

Note: Submit only one application form. Multiple submissions from the same student will be rejected, and the application fee will not be refunded.

Check all details before clicking "Submit" — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

Download and keep your confirmation page safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and counselling.

Documents Required for MCAER PG CET Application Form 2027

Keep the following documents ready in digital format before starting your MCAER PG CET 2027 application. Upload each file in the format and within the size limit specified below to avoid rejection at the eligibility screening stage.

Note: Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a white background and at least 80% of your face clearly visible. The photograph must be in JPG format and must not exceed 35 KB. Do not upload edited, filtered, or studio-retouched photographs — MAUEB rejects manipulated images during scrutiny, and your application may be marked non-eligible.

At the time of document verification (counselling), you will also need: UG degree certificate, domicile certificate (if required for state quota), income certificate (if applicable), and original copies of all uploaded documents along with self-attested photocopies. Refer to the official counselling notification for the complete verification checklist.

Download and keep your confirmation page safe — it is required for admit card download, exam entry, and counselling.

MCAER PG CET Application Fee 2027

The MCAER PG CET 2027 application fee is expected to remain consistent with the 2025 and 2026 cycles, based on the fee structure confirmed in recent MAUEB Information Bulletins. The fee is paid online through the SBI Collect payment gateway at the time of application submission.

Payment is accepted via: SBI and other bank Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking (NEFT / RTGS / GRPT), UPI, and SBI branch cash deposit. Bank transaction charges and applicable taxes are extra and are the student’s responsibility. No offline payment by cheque or demand draft is accepted.

Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances — even if your form is rejected, you do not appear for the exam, or you withdraw your application.

Note: If your payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the amount to be auto-refunded to your bank account before making a fresh payment. Retrying too soon may cause double deduction.

The application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.

If your payment fails, do not retry immediately — wait 48–72 hours for the auto-refund before making a fresh payment.

Source: MAUEB Information Bulletin — mcaer.org

MCAER PG CET Application Form Correction 2027

MCAER PG CET 2027 has a two-stage correction mechanism that differs from most national exams. You can revise any detail freely before clicking the final Submit button. After submission, corrections are only possible through the official grievance window that opens once MAUEB publishes the provisional eligibility list.

Before Submission — Free Edit

Before you click "Submit," you can edit any field in your application — personal details, academic details, category, exam centre preferences, photograph, and signature — as many times as needed. There is no restriction on edits at this stage. Use this window to review and correct everything thoroughly.

After Submission — Grievance Window

Once MAUEB publishes the provisional eligible/non-eligible list (expected March 2027), a grievance submission window of approximately 10–14 days opens. During this period, you can raise objections about your eligibility status, discrepancies in uploaded documents, or incorrect categorisation. Grievances are submitted through the designated online channel announced by MAUEB at that time — not through the application portal. MAUEB reviews all grievances and publishes the final eligibility list approximately two weeks later.

What the Grievance Window Can Address

• Eligibility-related discrepancies (e.g., incorrectly marked as non-eligible)
• Errors in uploaded documents flagged by MAUEB during scrutiny
• Incorrect category classification
• Supporting document issues identified in the provisional list

What Cannot Be Changed After Submission

• Registered mobile number and email ID (used for all official communications)
• Core academic qualification details (changes require documentary proof through the grievance process)
• Programme/course selection (in most cases; confirm in the official bulletin)

Note: Once the grievance correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances — verify all details in your application form carefully before the deadline.

Check all details before submitting — once the correction window closes, no changes are accepted under any circumstances.

Source: MAUEB / MCAER Official Website — mcaer.org