What is the format of the MCAER CET exam, and what types of questions can candidates expect?

MCAER PG CET exam is a offline exam that is conducted in English. This exam is conducted for 2 hours and there will be 200 questions in exam. Questions asked in MCAER CET exam is based on syllabus of individual subjects for UG courses and for PG courses the level is under graduate.

Is MCAER PG CET exam pattern has been changed this year?

No, MCAER PG CET exam pattern is same as of the previous year. The exam will be conducted in two shifts for 3 days only. The total no of questions which will be asked in the exam are 200. Each question will carry 1 mark hence total marks for which exam will be conducted is 200 only.

How many questions are asked in MCAER PG CET Exam?

There will be 200 questions which will be asked in MCAER PG CET Exam. Each question carries weight of 1 mark.

Is there negative marking in MCAER PG CET Exam?

No, there is no negative marking scheme in MCAER PG CET 2024 exam. All the questions which are asked in the exam carry 1 mark only. Since there is no negative marking hence it gives students an edge to attempt even those questions which they are not able to solve correctly. Hence there is no harm to attempting and answering those answers too. It is advised that everyone needs to attempt all the questions which are asked in the exam.

MCAER PG CET Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme, Exam Duration & Verification of Marks

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BSc BFSc BTech MSc MTech BBA MBA MFSc

Updated on Sep 29, 2025 18:24 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

Knowing the exam pattern of MCAER PG CET 2024 helps applicants to better prepare and ace the exam with good marks. Registration for the academic session 2024-2025 started on February 1, 2024, 12:01 pm onwards. Applicants must fill the MCAER PG CET application form within time to ensure their participation in the exam.

Only those candidates who successfully filled the application form will be issued the MCAER PG CET 2024 admit card in online mode.

The Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test (MCAER PG CET) exam will be held between May 31 to June 2, 2024. Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) is the conducting body for the MCAER PG CET 2024 exam.

Candidates can check the details of the MCAER PG CET 2024 exam pattern, which includes the scheme of examination, marking scheme, total marks, and verification of marks, subject-wise weightage.

Also Read: MCAER PG CET Notification 2024 Out; Check How to Apply For MCAER PG CET

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