The MP PAT 2026 examination will be held on 08 May 2026. Its answer key has released. The Madhya Pradesh Pre Agriculture Test (MP PAT) is a State-level entrance exam for Agriculture. Organized by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MP ESB), it facilitates admissions to B.Sc H Agriculture, B.Sc H Horticulture, B.Sc H Forestry, and B.Tech Agriculture Engineering in Agricultural Sciences and Technology colleges in Madhya Pradesh.
What is MP PAT 2026?
The MP PAT 2026 is the gateway for students seeking admission to prestigious agricultural universities in Madhya Pradesh, specifically Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV), Gwalior. The examination facilitates entry into undergraduate programs designed to produce skilled professionals for the agro-industrial sector.
MP PAT 2025 answer key has been released. Get the link to check the answer key here.
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MP PAT
Quick-Glance Table: MP PAT 2026
| Event | Details |
| Exam Name | MP Pre-Agriculture Test (MP PAT) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | MP Employee Selection Board (MPESB) |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
| Exam Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks (200 MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | None |
MP PAT 2026 Exam Date
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 07 Apr 2026 |
| Application Corrections Dates | 24 Mar 2026 – 12 Apr 2026 |
| Issuance of MP PAT admit card 2026 | As per MP ESB |
| MP PAT 2026 exam date | 08 May 2026 |
| Release of answer key | 11 May 2026 |
| Announcement of MP PAT result 2026 | As per MP ESB |
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry: Passed 12th class or equivalent examination of 10+2 with required subjects of Board of Secondary Education Madhya Pradesh
- Science Group – i.e. Physics, Chemistry and any one of the following (1) Mathematics, (2) Biology (3) Agriculture OR
- Agriculture group
- Science and Mathematics useful for agriculture
- Crop production and horticulture and elements of animal husbandry and poultry farming. OR
- Science Group – i.e. biology, chemistry and agriculture
- B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with the subjects Physics, Chemistry, English, and Math. Those candidates whose results are still awaited for class 12th can also apply.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD (MP Residents only) | ₹250 |
| Portal Fee (MP Online) | ₹60 (Extra) |
Mode of Payment
- Through online Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking
- An amount of Rs 60/- has to be paid if the application is submitted via the Kiosk portal.
- An amount of Rs 20/- has to be paid if the application is submitted through a registered citizen user.
2026 Seat Matrix: Government Colleges
Admissions are managed through a centralized online counseling portal (kvv.mponline.gov.in). Below is a summary of the distribution of seats across major government institutions:
| College Name | Total Seats (Approx.) | Key Streams Offered |
| Agriculture College, Jabalpur | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture |
| Agriculture College, Rewa | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture |
| Agriculture College, Tikamgarh | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture |
| Agriculture College, Ganjbasoda | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture |
| Agriculture College, Waraseoni | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture |
| Agriculture College, Powarkheda | 77 | B.Sc Agriculture |
| Agriculture College, Khurai/Sagar | 66 | B.Sc Agriculture |
MP PAT Exam
If you will appear in MP PAT exam, then you should know the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme. This is the MP PAT exam pattern.

The exam pattern is as follows
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Online test.
- Question type – The questions are Objective.
- Number of Questions – There are 200 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 200.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 3 hours.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
📚 Syllabus Overview
The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum of the MP Board and CBSE.
- Physics: Units & Dimensions, Motion, Work/Energy/Power, Thermodynamics, Optics.
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Solid State, Organic Chemistry.
- Maths/Biology/Agriculture: Specific to the stream selected by the candidate. For Agriculture students, topics include Crop Production, Animal Husbandry, and Poultry Farming.
Admission Process & Counselling Timeline
- Notification: MPPEB releases the official notification on the ESB website.
- Application: Candidates must register online, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
- Admit Card: Released 10-15 days prior to the exam date.
- Entrance Exam: Conducted via CBT mode.
- Counselling: Centralized web-based counseling is conducted for seat allotment based on rank.
Official Website
For more details visit the official website
FAQs
No, there is no negative marking in the MP PAT exam.
Yes, but you must select the appropriate subject group during application.
The official portal for all counseling procedures is kvv.mponline.gov.in
Yes, the centralized counseling covers both government and government-aided seats.
You will need your 10th/12th marksheets, MP Domicile certificate, Caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), and the MP PAT Admit Card/Scorecard.
MP PAT Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | MP PAT |
| Full Form of MP PAT | Madhya Pradesh Pre Agriculture Test |
| Organizing Body | MP ESB |
| Full Form of MP ESB | Madya Pradesh Employees Selection Board |
| Type of Exam | Agriculture Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Region | Madya Pradesh |
| Official Website | esb.mp.gov.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through MP PAT | B.Sc H Agriculture, B.Sc H Horticulture, B.Sc H Forestry, B.Tech Agriculture Engineering |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through MP PAT | Agricultural Sciences and Technology colleges in Madhya Pradesh |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Class 12th |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Objective |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +1, 0 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
