MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus is set and declared by MAUEB (Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board). MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for each stream will include questions related to it, with 80% of questions being asked from the mainstream and 20% from the syllabi of other eligible streams. According to MCAER PG CET Exam Pattern, applicants will be asked a total of 200 multiple-choice questions, that will weigh 1 mark each.
Through MCAER PG Common Entrance Test, candidates are evaluated based on their graduation streams.
- Agronomy: There are 24 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Principles of Agronomy, Practical Crop Production, Weed Management, etc.
- Botany: There are 20 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Environmental Science, Principles of Plant Breeding, etc.
- Soil Science: There are 12 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, etc.
- Plant Pathology: There are 13 questions with 1 mark each. This section tests a candidate’s vigilance about the Introductory Plant Pathology.
- Horticulture: There are 9 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Production Technology of Fruit Crops, Vegetables, etc.
- Agricultural Extension: There are 8 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology etc.
- Agricultural Economics: There are 12 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Principles of Agricultural Economics etc.
- Animal Science & Dairy Science: There are 8 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Livestock Production and Management etc.
- Agricultural Entomology: There are 11 questions of 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, etc.
- Agricultural Engineering: There are 8 questions with 1 mark each. The most frequent topics include Introduction to Computer and Applications etc.
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Agronomy
Agronomy Section in MCAER PG CET 2022 contains questions based on Agronomy studied by students at graduation level.
- There are total 24 questions asked from this section.
- While the topics covered in this section are not that difficult but do require immense practice and good command over Agronomy.
| MCAER PG CET Agronomy Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Principles of Agronomy | Practical Crop Production (I) (Kharif Crops) |
| Agricultural Meteorology | Field Crops-(II) (Rabi Crops) |
| Introductory Agriculture | Practical Crop Production (II) (Rabi Crops) |
| Water Management including Micro-irrigation | Weed Management |
| Field Crops – (I) (Kharif Crops) | Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Botany
- The Botany section carries 20 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Botany section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Botany Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | Breeding of field and Horticultural crops |
| Principles of genetics | Principles of Plant Biotechnology |
| Principles of Plant Breeding | Principles of Seed Technology |
| Crop Physiology | - |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Soil Science
- MCAER PG CET 2022 will have 13 questions from Soil Science Section.
- Soil Science consists of a variety of questions Soil Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry.
| MCAER PG CET Soil Science Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Soil Science | Manures, Fertilizers, and Agrochemicals |
| Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, and Nutrient Management | Biochemistry |
>MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Plant Pathology
- The Plant Pathology section carries 13 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Plant Pathology section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Plant Pathology Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Introductory Plant Pathology | Diseases of Field Crops and their Management |
| Agricultural Microbiology | Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management |
| Principles of Plant Pathology | - |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Horticulture
- The Horticulture section carries 9 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Horticulture section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Horticulture Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Production Technology of Fruit Crops | Production Technology of Spices, Aromatics, Medicinal and Plantation Crops |
| Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers | Post-Harvest Management and Value addition of Fruits and Vegetable |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Agricultural Extension
- The Agricultural Extension section carries 8 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Agricultural Extension section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Agricultural Extension Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology | Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology |
| Dimensions of Agricultural Extension | Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Agricultural Economics
- The Agricultural Economics section carries 12 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Agricultural Economics section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Agricultural Economics Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Principles of Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices |
| Production Economics and Farm Management | Agri-Business Management |
| Agricultural Finance & Co-operation | Statistics |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Animal Science & Dairy Science
- The Animal Science & Dairy Science section carries 8 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Animal Science & Dairy Science section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Animal Science & Dairy Science Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Livestock Production and Management | The technology of milk and milk Products |
| Livestock Breeding and Nutrition | Sheep & Goat production |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Agricultural Entomology
- The Agricultural Entomology section carries 11 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Agricultural Entomology section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Agricultural Entomology Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Insect Morphology and Systematic | Crop Pests and Stored Grain Pests and their Management |
| Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management, and Beneficial Insects | Introductory Nematology |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus for Agricultural Engineering
- The Agricultural Engineering section carries 8 questions, each carrying one mark.
- Here is a list of topics that candidates must cover for the Agricultural Engineering section of MCAER PG CET 2022:
| MCAER PG CET Agricultural Engineering Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering | Farm Power and Machinery |
| Introduction to Computer and Applications | Protected Cultivation and Post-Harvest Technology |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Preparation Books
Given below are some recommended preparation books for students attempting MCAER PG CET 2022 all sections:
| Section | Book | Author (s) |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | Objective Agronomy for Competitive Examinations | Gangadhar Nanda, P.J. Mishra |
| Botany | Objective Botany | R. Gupta |
| Soil Science | Soil Science at a glance | AM Latare, GR Mahajan, KA Chobhe |
| Plant Pathology | An Objective Book of Plant Pathogens: | C Ashwini |
| Horticulture | Instant Horticulture | S N Gupta |
| Agricultural Extension | A Quick View on Agricultural Extension | Dr. Jitendra Chauhan |
| Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Economics | Dr. K. Srinivas |
| Animal Science & Dairy Science | A Question Bank on Animal Science | S.C. Tripathi, R.J. Sharma, A.K. Upadhyay |
| Agricultural Entomology | Fundamentals of Agricultural Entomology | Shravan M Haldar |
| Agricultural Engineering | Question Bank on Agriculture Engineering | Garg and Chandra |
MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus FAQs
Ques. What does MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus entail?
Ans. MCAER PG CET 2022 Syllabus will include subjects and topics like Horticulture, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science & Dairy Science, etc. MCAER PG CET Syllabus will mostly have graduation-level topics that will test the applicant’s knowledge of the subject.
Ques. How many questions are asked in MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam?
Ans. Applicants are asked a total of 200 questions in MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam. Applicants are advised to attend to all questions.
Ques. How are applicants selected through MCAER PG CET 2022 Entrance Exam?
Ans. Applicants are assessed around 70% through their performance in MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam. Around 30% of their performance in graduation is assessed.
Ques. What mode is MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam conducted?
Ans. MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper based mode. Applicants are required to fill in the OMR sheet of their answers.
Ques. What type of questions are asked in MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam?
Ans. Applicants are asked 200 multiple-choice questions in MCAER PG CET 2022 Exam. Applicants are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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