MPESB MP PAT 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the Pre-Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026 notification and rulebook for admission into agriculture-related undergraduate courses. This exam is conducted for students who want to take admission in courses like B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and B.Tech Agriculture Engineering in Madhya Pradesh agricultural universities. As per the official notice, the application process will begin from 24 March 2026, and the exam will start from 08 May 2026.

This is a great opportunity for students aiming for a career in agriculture and allied sectors.

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MP PAT 2026 Overview

Exam Name	Pre-Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026
Conducting Body	MPESB (Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board)
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Courses Offered	B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B.Tech Agriculture
Exam Start Date	08 May 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	18 March 2026
Application Start	24 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	07 April 2026
Correction Window	24 March to 12 April 2026
Exam Start	08 May 2026

Application Fees

Category	Fee
General	₹500
SC / ST / OBC / EWS (MP Domicile)	₹250
Portal Charges	₹60 (₹20 for registered users)

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MPESB MP PAT 2026 Courses Offered

Through MP PAT 2026, candidates can take admission in the following courses:

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
B.Sc (Hons) Forestry
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

MPESB MP PAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed or appeared in 10+2 (12th class) with relevant subjects. The acceptable subject combinations include:

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture
Agriculture stream subjects
For B.Tech Agriculture: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English

Candidates appearing in the 12th exam this year can also apply, but they must pass before admission.

MPESB MP PAT 2026 Exam Schedule

The MPESB MP PAT Exam will be held starting from 8 May 2026 as per the schedule given below.

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Time
First Shift	07:00 AM – 08:00 AM	09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Second Shift	01:00 PM – 02:00 PM	03:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Candidates must report on time, as late entry will not be allowed under any condition.

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MPESB MP PAT 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be done based on the following stages:

Written Examination
Merit List Preparation
Counseling and Seat Allotment

Final admission will depend on merit rank and availability of seats.

Important Links

MPESB MP PAT 2026 Notification PDF	Notification
MPESB MP PAT 2026 Online Form (From 24.03.2026)	Apply Online
MPESB Official Website	MPESB