Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2025 notification for B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & B.Tech Agriculture Engineering admissions. Applications are open 24 June-8 July 2025.
Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB)Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2025 - Admission to B.Sc Agriculture & B.Tech Agriculture EngineeringShort Details of NotificationSarkariJob.Com
Important Dates
Application Begin : 24/06/2025
Last Date for Apply Online: 08/07/2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 08/07/2025
Correction Date : 24/06/2025 to 13/07/2025
Written Exam Date : 26/07/2025 (Morning & Evening Shift)
Admit Card Available : Mid July 2025
Result Announced : August 2025
Application Fee
General / EWS : ₹500/-
OBC / SC / ST / PwD : ₹250/-
Portal Fee (Online): ₹60/- (Additional)
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Payment Mode Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 16 years as on 31 December 2025 - No maximum age limit specified
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Offline OMR based exam followed by Counselling & Document Verification
Recruitment Details - Admission Based Entrance Exam
Course Name
Duration
Eligibility
B.Sc Agriculture
4 Years
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture
Minimum 50% marks for General/EWS/OBC, 40% for SC/ST/PwD
MP Domicile preferred for 85% seats (15% for non-domicile)
B.Sc Horticulture
4 Years
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture
Same eligibility criteria as B.Sc Agriculture
Knowledge of crop production and horticulture preferred
B.Sc Forestry
4 Years
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture
Same percentage criteria as above courses
Interest in forestry and environmental science
B.Tech Agriculture Engineering
4 Years
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Minimum 50% marks for General/EWS/OBC, 40% for SC/ST/PwD
Strong foundation in Mathematics and Physics required
Career Prospects & Salary Details
Agriculture Development Officer: ₹35,000 - 55,000/- per month (Entry level)
Agriculture Extension Officer: ₹40,000 - 60,000/- per month
Private Sector Jobs: Agricultural consultant, Farm manager, Research scientist
Higher Education: M.Sc Agriculture, PhD, Research opportunities
Government Jobs: State Agriculture Department, NABARD, Agricultural Research
Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis
Difficulty Level:Moderate to High - Requires strong foundation in PCM/PCB
Expected Applications: 50,000-60,000 candidates for limited seats
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:25 to 1:30 (High Competition)
Previous Cut-off Range: 55-75% marks for general category
Preparation Time: 4-6 months recommended for thorough preparation
Success Rate: Around 3-4% selection rate - Focus on NCERT (70% questions from Class 11-12)
Exam Center Details
Madhya Pradesh: Written examination will be conducted at various centers across MP
Major Cities: Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sagar, Rewa, Satna
