The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the preliminary answer key for the Pre-Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026. The examination was conducted on May 8, 2026, and candidates can now access their response sheets and raise objections against the provisional answer key through the official portal. The objection window is open from May 11, 2026, to May 14, 2026.
How to Access the Answer Key and Raise Objections
Candidates must visit the official MPESB website and navigate to the PAT 2026 objection portal. They need to enter their roll number and TAC code to log in. Once logged in, they can view their response sheet and compare it with the preliminary answer key. Any discrepancies can be challenged by submitting objections online within the stipulated timeline. The board has issued detailed instructions for filing objections, and candidates are advised to follow them carefully.
About the MP PAT 2026 Exam
The Pre-Agriculture Test is a state-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate agricultural programmes in Madhya Pradesh. Participating institutions include Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV) in Jabalpur and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV) in Gwalior. Disciplines covered under the exam include agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and agricultural engineering.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Science subjects, including Physics and Chemistry, along with either Biology, Mathematics, or Agriculture. Admissions are based on the rank secured in MP PAT, followed by an online counselling process. Reservation policies apply, with 15% for SC, 21% for ST, 27% for OBC, and 10% for EWS categories.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from these programmes can pursue careers in both government and private sectors. Potential roles include agricultural officer, horticulture officer, forest ranger, agri-tech engineer, and research associate, depending on the specialisation and further qualifications.
Next Steps After Objection Window
After the objection window closes on May 14, 2026, the board will evaluate all challenges submitted by candidates. Subject experts will verify the objections before finalising the answer key. The final answer key and results for MP PAT 2026 are expected to be released within two to four weeks, likely in June 2026. Subsequently, the counselling registration process will commence for seat allotment across agricultural colleges in the state.
Counselling Process
Candidates will be required to use their rank to select preferred courses and institutions during the online counselling rounds. Admission will be conducted strictly on merit as per the rank secured in the entrance examination. Counselling schedules and seat allotment lists will be published on the official portal in phases. Candidates are advised to check updates regularly online.
For more details, candidates can visit the official MPESB website. Stay tuned for further announcements regarding the final answer key and counselling schedule.
