The Pre-Agriculture Test is a state-level entrance examination conducted once a year by the Employee Selection Board, Madhya Pradesh to provide admission to undergraduate agriculture and related courses in government and private colleges of the state.
If you are interested in getting admission to an undergraduate agriculture or related course at a college in MP for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to participate in this entrance examination. Here, we have shared important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc,.
MP PAT 2026 Overview
The MPESB will release the notification for MP PAT 2026 very soon, and the application form will be available immediately afterward. You can see an overview of this entrance examination in the table given below.
| Exam Name | MP PAT 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | MPESB |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, B.Tech (Agriculture) |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | https://esb.mp.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
The Employee Selection Board, Madhya Pradesh will announce the important dates for the Pre-Agriculture Test 2026 very soon. For now, we have shared the timeline in the table given below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| MP PAT 2026 Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | June 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July / August 2026 |
| Counselling Process Begins | August / September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The MPESB is all set to hold the MP PAT 2026 for different undergraduate agriculture and related programmes, eligibility criteria for each one is shared inside the table below.
| Course | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture | Class 12 with Physics & Chemistry and any one of Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture / Forestry. | Minimum: 17 yearsMaximum: No upper age limit |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture | ||
| B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry | ||
| B.Tech (Agricultural) | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. |
The cut-off date to calculate the age is December 31, 2026. Students who are going to participate in the Class 12 Exam for the academic year 2025-26 are also eligible to apply for the MP PAT 2026.
Application Fee
In order to submit an application form for the MP PAT 2026, it is mandatory that you deposit the required amount. Refer to the table below to check what you need to deposit to apply online.
| Category | Amount |
| UR | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / EWS | ₹250 |
The application fee is non-refundable, you can pay it using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI.
Exam Pattern
The MPESB will conduct the MP PAT 2026 in offline mode. It will take place with a time duration of 3 hours. There will be a total number of 100 objective-type questions from three different subjects, whose details are as follows:
| Course | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry | Physics | 50 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 50 | |
| Biology | 100 | 100 | |
| B.Tech (Agriculture) | Physics | 50 | 50 |
| Chemistry | 50 | 50 | |
| Mathematics | 100 | 100 |
Each question has a weightage of 1 mark, and no mark is going to be deducted for incorrect response. To solve all MCQs, you will get the time duration of 3 hours, and the medium will be English and Hindi.
How to Apply?
In order to apply for the MP PAT 2026, please follow the instructions available below. Go through the guide listed below and submit an application.
- Go to the official website of the MPESB at https://esb.mp.gov.in/.
- Tap on the ‘Pre-Agriculture Test 2026’ and go to the next page.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ button and go to a new page.
- Fill in your email address, mobile number and other details, and complete the registration.
- Login with your registration number and password to access the application form dashboard.
- Fill in personal information, address, educational qualification and other details correctly.
- Upload documents in the required size and format with photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee, review your application form, and click on the Submit button to apply.