MPKV Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) was established in 1968. It is located in Rahuri, Maharashtra. There are many constituent colleges under MPKV.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma courses in agriculture.

  • The application process is online and offline for UG, PG and doctoral courses.
  • Candidates must apply for admission through online registration process from the official Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education and Research (MCAER) website.
  • Eligibility for all undergraduate courses is 10+2 from a recognized board.
  • For postgraduate courses, a graduate degree in the relevant field is required.
  • The selection is merit-based for the UG courses.
  • A common entrance test (CET) is conducted for admission in M.Tech.
  • A valid score of National Eligibility Test (NET) is required for Ph.D. applicants and valid score in MAT/XAT/CAT is required for MBA applicants.
Name of University Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
University Type State
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance and merit-based
Application Mode Offline and online
Entrance Mode Offline
Counselling University
Scholarship Yes

MPKV B.Sc., B.Tech and BBA Admission 2024

The university offers three undergraduate courses, viz., B.Sc, B.Tech and BBA. B.Sc has 3 specializations and B.Tech is offered in 2 specializations.

The application process to the undergraduate courses is online.

The merit-based selection procedure is followed for the UG courses at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth. Students are evaluated on the basis of their previous academic records.

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc Agriculture Biology in 10+2 with minimum 55% marks Merit in the qualifying examination
Horticulture
Animal Husbandry
BBA Agriculture
B.Tech Food Technology
Agriculture Engineering

Note:  

  • Offline mode of application.
  • Merit based selection for all undergraduate courses.
  • Reservation according to AICTE rules.

MPKV M.Sc., M.Tech and MBA Admission 2024

The university offers three postgraduate courses, viz., M.Sc with three specializations, M.Tech and MBA. Students can apply for the courses through online mode of application.

Selection in M.Sc is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

For admission in M.Tech, candidates must have passed Common Entrance Test (CET) in Agriculture Engineering conducted by MCAER.

For admission in MBA, the candidate must have a valid CMAT/XAT/CAT/MAT score.

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Sc Agriculture B.Sc degree or equivalent from a recognized university Merit in the qualifying examination
Horticulture
Agricultural Biotechnology Valid score in CET
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering
MBA Agricultural Business Management Valid score in MAT/CMAT/XAT/CAT

Note:

  • Online mode of application.
  • Merit-based selection for M.Sc
  • MBA applicants must have valid MAT/CMAT/XAT/CAT score
  • Valid CET score for M.Tech

MPKV Ph.D. Admission 2024

The college offers two Ph.D. courses and has limited seats allotted for admission every year.

Candidates must possess a degree in M.Sc. (Agri.) / M.Sc. (Hort.) from a recognized Agriculture University to be eligible for Ph.D. in Agriculture. Candidates must possess M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) to be eligible for Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering.

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
Ph.D. Agriculture M.Sc degree in relevant stream CSIR NET
Agricultural Engineering

Selection is done on the basis of score in CSIR NET.

MPKV Application Process  

The application process for PG courses and Ph.D. is online, while the process for UG courses is offline.

For the online process, candidates must apply for admission through the official MCAER website. The subsequent steps should be followed by students:

  • Visit the official website of MCAER
  • In the “Admissions” section, click on “Online Application” tab.
  • Click on “Apply Now” button and fill in the application form with all the relevant details.
  • Click on “Save” button if you need to make any changes to the application form or click on “Submit” button if all the particulars are correct

In order to complete the application process, candidates must submit the registration fee of INR 600 (INR 300 for reserved category candidates) through Challan in State Bank of India branches or through Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking. Candidates can also submit the fee through Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of ‘Financial Advisor, MCAER, Pune

Candidates should take a printout of duly filled-in application form and send it along with all the self-attested copies of their relevant documents and a recent passport size photograph by Post or by Courier Service to the following address:

Kalp Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (KTPL)

Shop 1 & 2, Radhakant Co-op. Hsg. Society,

Rambaug Colony, Opp.Krishna Hospital,

Paud Road, Pune 411 038, Maharashtra’.

For the offline process, candidates can download the prospectus and concerned application form available at the official MCAER website.

Along with duly filled-in applications, candidates have to submit an application fee of INR 600 (INR 300 in the case of SC/ST/OBC) through Net Banking or DD or by Challan in state bank of India branch. DD should be drawn in favor of “Financial Advisor, MCAER, Pune” and payable at Pune

Printout of the duly filled-in application along with recent passport size photograph and relevant documents must be sent to any of the Application Receipt Centres of the institution. Candidates have to submit an application form along with the following self-attested documents:

  • Mark sheet /Grade card of qualifying examination
  • School / College (Last attended) Leaving Certificate
  • Bonafide Certificate in case of candidate admitted by ICAR quota
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate / Residential Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • 'Non-Creamy Layer Certificate' issued on or after April 01, 2015 or valid up to the date of submission of application form
  • Certificate of ‘Project Affected Person’ issued by the District Resettlement Officer of Government of Maharashtra
  • N.C.C. ‘B’ or ‘C’ / Air / Naval /Army wing Certificate
  • Certificate of Games/Sports/Debate/Essay/Elocution issued by the District Sports Officer
  • A Certificate of the Freedom Fighter of the applicant’s parents issued under the signature of the Honourable Prime Minister / Chief Minister of Maharashtra State
  • N.S.S. Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
  • Defense Personnel Certificate from Zilla Sainik Board
  • ‘No-Objection Certificate’ from the Employer in case of Inservice Candidate
  • Migrant/Displaced students from Jammu and Kashmir State should submit Certificate from the Competent Authority
  • Certificate of Handicapped issued by the Competent Authority (if applicable)
  • Economically Backward Class (EBC) Certificate issued on or after January 1, 2015

Note: Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Agriculture Polytechnic must submit 2 forms. The marks of Agriculture Polytechnic should be attached to one copy and marks obtained in the 12th standard should be enclosed with the second form.

MPKV Admissions: Students' Opinion

  • BSc

AI-Generated Summary based on 1 Reviews

For admission to the Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth [MPKV], students need to have studied Biology in their 10+2 with a minimum of 50% in their board exams. Applicants must appear for the MHT-CET entrance examination with a focus on Biology. General category students require a cutoff score above the 92nd percentile, while cutoffs for EWS, OBC, NT/SC, and ST categories are 90, 85, 80, and 75+ percentiles respectively.

There are additional reservations for categories like PWD, PAP, and others. The application process is conducted online via the CET Cell's portal. After the MHT-CET results, applicants submit their merit list-based applications through the official website, which leads to CAP rounds for college allocation. Subsequent spot rounds address any open seats. The difficulty level of the MHT-CET is generally moderate to low-moderate. The college is known for its robust teaching faculty, comprising PhD and master's degree holders, and offers facilities like the Atal Incubation Centre and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati, which are geared towards practical learning in agriculture, including technologies like hydroponics, AI, and vertical farming.

These aspects collectively contribute to the student's practical knowledge and overall development, making it a sought-after institution.

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MPKV Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026

Important Events

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Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Tentative
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Tentative
Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Tentative
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Tentative
Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Admission Timeline [Ph.D] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
May 28, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026

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swarali ambadas pawar
Sep 16, 2022 19:31
Hii ma'am I am from nsk i got 59% in HSC and 87% in Mht cet is i am eligible for food technology in mpkv ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Sep 23, 2022 13:49

Students seeking admission in the B.Tech Food Technology program must have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with English and PCM or PCB subjects. With 87 percentile score in MHT CET you have good chances of meeting the cut-off.


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