MP ESB Pre Agriculture Test PAT Admit Card 2026

MP Employee Selection Board (ESB) has released the Admit Card for MP Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026. The exam is scheduled to begin on 8 May 2026. PAT is the state-level entrance test for admission to agriculture-related undergraduate programs in Madhya Pradesh.

About MP PAT 2026

The Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) is conducted by MP ESB for admission to B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture, B.Sc Forestry, and B.Tech Agriculture (4-year programs) in state agricultural universities and colleges. Clearing PAT is mandatory for admission to these courses in MP.

Key Dates

• Admit Card Available: 1 May 2026
• Exam Date: Starting 8 May 2026
• Application Period: 24 March – 7 April 2026
• Application Correction Window: Until 12 April 2026

Exam Pattern

PAT is an objective (MCQ) type test. Questions are drawn from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Mathematics at the Class 12 level. Candidates who have studied agriculture as a subject get additional preparation advantage for agriculture-specific questions.

What to Carry on Exam Day

Bring a clear printout of your PAT 2026 Admit Card along with your original photo identity document. Do not carry electronic devices — mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators are prohibited inside the examination hall. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam start time.

Application Fee (for Reference)

• General / Other State candidates: ₹560
• OBC / SC / ST (MP domicile): ₹310