The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has officially released the notification for the Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2025. This entrance exam is a gateway for admission to undergraduate agriculture-related courses offered by state agricultural universities in Madhya Pradesh. The online application process starts on 24 June 2025 and will remain open until 08 July 2025. Candidates aiming for a career in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or agricultural engineering must apply within the stipulated deadline.
The MP PAT is a crucial examination for thousands of aspirants looking to pursue higher education in the agricultural sciences sector. Here’s a comprehensive look at the important dates, eligibility, courses offered, application process, and more.
MP PAT 2025 Important Dates
- Application Begin: 24 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 08 July 2025
- Last Date for Correction in Application: 13 July 2025
- Exam Date: From 26 July 2025 (Saturday onwards)
- Admit Card Release: To be announced before the exam
- Answer Key & Result: To be notified later
Application Fee for MP PAT 2025
- General / Other State Candidates: ₹560/-
- OBC / SC / ST (MP Domicile Only): ₹310/-
- Portal Fee (Included in the above): ₹60/-
- Payment Modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or MP Online Kiosk
Courses Offered & Duration
The MP PAT 2025 offers admission into the following undergraduate programs, each of four years’ duration:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
These courses are available under:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
MP PAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for MP PAT 2025, a candidate must have:
- Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Agriculture Group subjects, or Science Group subjects with combinations of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- For B.Tech Agriculture Engineering: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English are required.
- Students appearing in 10+2 exams in 2025 can also apply, but admission will be provisional until final results are submitted.
- Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age limit.
Reservation & Seat Allotment
- SC: 15%, ST: 21%, OBC: 27% (for MP domiciles)
- EWS Category: 10% (as per government norms)
- Female Candidates: 33% horizontal reservation
- Children of farmers (MP Domicile): 5% horizontal reservation
- Sainik and Freedom Fighter Category: 3% reservation
- Divyang (PWD): 5% of seats horizontally reserved
Payment & NRI Quota Seats
- 20% of the total seats in each program are designated as Payment Seats, including reserved category allocations.
- 5% of the total intake is reserved for NRI candidates.
- NRI applicants must apply with relevant documentation by 20 May 2025.
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The PAT 2025 will be conducted in two shifts per day starting from 26 July 2025. The test will be of 3 hours duration, and include questions from the relevant subject groups. The exam will be conducted online.
Selection will be based on merit, which is prepared using percentile scores. In case of a tie, preference is given based on subject-wise weightage such as Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics depending on the course.
How to Apply for MP PAT 2025?
- Visit the official website esb.mp.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for PAT 2025.
- Register yourself and fill the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and ID proof.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Double-check all details and submit the form.
- Print the final submitted application for future reference.
Required Documents
- 10th & 12th mark sheets (or equivalent)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Income certificate (for EWS)
- Farmer Certificate (for farmer quota)
- Freedom Fighter / Ex-serviceman certificates (if applicable)
- PWD certificate (if applicable)
OFFICIAL Notification & APPLY LINK
