Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Extends Agriculture UG Admission Deadline to July 31
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the registration deadline for undergraduate agricultural courses to July 31, 2026.
This extension applies to nine professional undergraduate programmes offered by Maharashtra's state agricultural universities.
Over 21,000 students have already applied, and the total intake capacity is 17,586 seats across 195 agricultural colleges.
The extension aims to give more students a chance to apply, but it may also cause delays in the admission process.
Maharashtra CET Cell extends registration deadline for agriculture UG admissions to July 31, 2026.
Over 21,000 students have applied so far.
Nine undergraduate programmes are offered by Maharashtra's state agricultural universities.
Admissions are based on MHT-CET, JEE, and NEET scores, except for Agricultural Engineering.
Total intake capacity is 17,586 seats across 195 agricultural colleges.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell
- What
- Extended the registration deadline for undergraduate agricultural courses
- When
- Deadline extended to July 31, 2026
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To provide additional opportunity for students to apply
Pro-Extension View
Anti-Extension View
Benefits of Extension
Pro-Extension View
Provides more time for students to apply, increasing accessibility.
Anti-Extension View
May cause delays in the admission process and academic calendar.
Impact on Universities
Pro-Extension View
Allows universities to potentially attract more applicants.
Anti-Extension View
Could lead to administrative burdens and logistical challenges.
- Registration Deadline
- July 31, 2026
- Number of Applicants So Far
- 21,427
- Total Registrations Last Year
- 23,036
- Programmes Offered
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science, Agricultural Business Management, B.F.Sc. Fisheries Science, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Food Technology, B.Tech. Biotechnology
- Total Intake Capacity
- 17,586 seats
- Number of Agricultural Colleges
- 195
- Entrance Examinations Accepted
- MHT-CET, JEE, NEET