JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Entrance Exam is an admission test for various Master’s degree programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences offered by the State Agriculture Universities of Rajasthan. Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), Bikaner, conducts the examination. The participating universities include SKRAU Bikaner, MPUAT Udaipur, SKNAU Jobner, Agriculture University Jodhpur and Agriculture University Kota.
The entrance examination provides admission to programmes such as M.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc Horticulture, M.Sc Forestry, and M.Sc Home Science/Community Science. The detailed JET Pre-PG 2027 guidelines cover eligibility, application, examination pattern, syllabus, reservation, counselling, and seat allotment.
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JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | JET Rajasthan Pre-PG Entrance Examination 2027 |
| Conducting University | Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner |
| Admission | Master’s degree programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences |
| Courses | M.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science/Community Science |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | April, 2027 |
| Last date without late fee | May, 2027 |
| Last date with late fee | May, 2027 |
| Entrance exam date | June, 2027 |
| Question paper | 100 MCQs |
| Medium | English |
| Marking | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong |
| Official website | jetskrau2026.com |
The above schedule and examination details are given in the official Pre-PG 2027 guidelines booklet.
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Courses
Candidates can seek admission through the respective Pre-PG examination for the following programmes:
- M.Sc Agriculture
- M.Sc Horticulture
- M.Sc Forestry
- M.Sc Home Science/Community Science
There are separate papers for Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Home Science/Community Science. Candidates seeking admission to more than one applicable programme may have to submit separate applications for the respective Pre-PG examinations.
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check their JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 eligibility carefully before applying. Merely appearing in the examination or receiving a seat allotment does not mean that the candidate’s eligibility has been finally accepted. Admission of an ineligible candidate can be cancelled if the issue is detected later.
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Educational Qualification
- Minimum marks: Candidates must have at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA in their four-year undergraduate qualifying degree.
- Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/MBC/EWS/SAP candidates get a 5% relaxation, making the minimum 50% marks. Candidates using this relaxation will not be considered under the UR category.
- Final-year candidates: Students whose qualifying degree results are not declared before the exam can provisionally appear. However, they must produce their degree/provisional degree and transcript while filling the option form.
- UG admission requirement: Candidates admitted to their UG programme from 2019 onwards must have entered through JET, national-level CUET (ICAR), or a state-level entrance exam conducted by a government body.
- Proof of entrance: If a candidate admitted after 2019 does not have proof of the entrance examination, they must obtain a certificate from their Dean/Registrar/Controller of Examinations confirming admission through the required entrance examination.
- Exemption: Candidates who were admitted to their UG programme before 2019 are exempt from this entrance-examination admission requirement
Age Limit
The minimum age of a candidate should be 18 years as on August 31, 2027. The date of birth mentioned in the Secondary Examination marksheet/certificate is considered authentic.
Course-wise Qualification
The basic qualification varies according to the postgraduate programme:
| PG Programme | Basic Qualification | Entrance Paper |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Agriculture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture; certain B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/Forestry candidates as per restrictions | Pre-PG Agriculture |
| M.Sc Horticulture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture | Pre-PG Horticulture |
| M.Sc Forestry | B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry | Pre-PG Forestry |
| M.Sc Home Science/Community Science | B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science/Community Science/Food Nutrition and Dietetics | Pre-PG H.Sc./CS |
The guidelines specify subject-wise restrictions for candidates coming from Horticulture and Forestry backgrounds, so applicants should check the detailed eligibility before selecting their programme.
Rajasthan Domicile Requirement
The Pre-PG examination includes several routes through which candidates can meet the Rajasthan domicile/residential requirement. These include having a Rajasthan domicile certificate, studying continuously in a recognised institution in Rajasthan for the specified period, being a bona fide resident of Rajasthan, and certain provisions for children of Rajasthan government employees, defence personnel, paramilitary personnel and Rajasthan Police personnel.
Candidates claiming eligibility through these provisions are required to produce the relevant original certificates during the admission process.
JET Pre-PG 2027 Application Form
The application process is conducted online only through the JET website. The JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 application form window opened in April, 2027. The last date for submission without a late fee May 2027, while candidates could submit the form with a ₹500 late fee until May 2027.
Application Fee
- ₹2,200 + bank charges for Unreserved category candidates
- ₹1,650 + bank charges for Rajasthan candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/SAP categories
The application fee is to be paid online and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-adjustable.
Candidates are advised to enter their own active mobile number/email ID or that of their parents rather than using contact details of coaching institutes or E-Mitra centres.
JET Pre-PG 2027 Exam Pattern
The JET Pre-PG 2027 Exam Pattern contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is available only in English. Each question carries four marks for a correct answer, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. The examination therefore has negative marking.
Candidates have five options on the OMR sheet. Options A to D are used for answering a question, while E is to be marked when the candidate does not want to attempt it. Selecting more than one option for a question is treated as an incorrect answer.
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Syllabus
The booklet provides a broad outline of the syllabus. For the Pre-PG Agriculture paper, the 100 questions are distributed across subjects such as:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | 14 |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 12 |
| Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | 10 |
| Plant Pathology + Nematology | 10 |
| Horticulture | 10 |
| Entomology | 10 |
| Biochemistry + Biotechnology + Plant Physiology | 8 |
| Extension Education | 8 |
| Agricultural Economics + Agricultural Statistics | 7 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 5 |
| Animal Husbandry | 4 |
| Forestry | 2 |
The Horticulture, Forestry and Home Science/Community Science papers have their own subject-wise distribution in the booklet.
JET Pre-PG 2027 Exam Date and Timings
The entrance examination was scheduled for June, 2027
- For M.Sc Agriculture, candidates were required to report at 9:30 AM, with entry closing at 10:30 AM, and the examination commencing at 11:00 AM.
- For M.Sc Horticulture, Forestry and Home Science/Community Science, candidates were required to report at 1:30 PM, entry closed at 2:30 PM, and the examination commenced at 3:00 PM.
JET Pre-PG Admit Card
The JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 admit card is made available through the candidate’s login on the official JET website. It is not sent by post. Candidates should remember that issuance of an admit card does not constitute final acceptance of eligibility. Eligibility is verified during the admission/reporting process.
JET Pre-PG 2027 Counselling
Candidates securing positive marks in the entrance examination are eligible to participate in the online option-form process. Candidates obtaining zero or negative marks are not eligible for counselling. For the main online counselling, candidates have to submit their preferred colleges and subjects in order of choice.
The online option form fee is ₹5,000 plus applicable bank charges. If a college is allotted, the candidate has to pay an additional ₹1,300 acceptance fee. Thus, the total amount is ₹6,300, of which ₹5,000 is adjusted towards college fees and ₹1,300 is treated as the non-refundable counselling fee.
How is Seat Allotment Done?
Seat allotment is based on:
- Pre-PG entrance examination marks
- Choices filled by the candidate
- Reservation policy
- Availability of seats
In case of a tie, preference is given on the basis of higher marks in the UG examination, followed by Class 12 and Class 10 marks, and then age as specified in the guidelines.
The main counselling process includes provisional allotment rounds. Candidates receiving an allotment can accept the seat or, where permitted, apply for upward assessment. The upward assessment fee is ₹1,200, while acceptance of an allotted seat requires payment of the ₹1,300 acceptance fee.
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 Admission Schedule
According to the tentative schedule in the booklet, the major dates were:
- Notification: A few days before applications begin in April 2027
- Application begins: April 2027
- Application without late fee: May, 2027
- Application with late fee: May, 2027
- Correction window: Two or three days after the application form closes in May 2027
- Admit card: June, 2027
- Entrance examination: June, 2027
- Answer key: Four or five days after the exam, June 2027
- Last date for objections: June, 2027
- Result: July, 2027
- Main counselling option form: July, 2027
- First provisional allotment: August, 2027
- Second provisional allotment: August, 2027
- Third provisional allotment: August, 2027
The booklet also provides a schedule for final online counselling if seats remain vacant, extending into September 2027.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should carry their admit card, original valid photo ID, and the same passport-size photograph used during application to the examination centre. The guidelines specifically state that electronic devices, calculators, mobile phones, watches, bags and other prohibited items are not allowed in the examination hall.
The examination uses an OMR sheet, and candidates must use the black ball-point pen provided at the centre. Candidates should also retain the carbon copy of their OMR sheet safely until the admission process is completed.
Final Words
JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 is a gateway entrance examination for students seeking postgraduate admission in Agriculture and Allied Sciences at Rajasthan’s State Agriculture Universities. With separate entrance papers for Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Home Science/Community Science, candidates need to select the examination according to their qualifying degree and desired PG programme.
Since JET Rajasthan Pre-PG 2027 eligibility, subject combinations, reservation rules, and counselling choices can directly affect admission, candidates should carefully read the official guidelines before applying and during the option-form process.
FAQs
Q1. When will the JET Pre PG application 2027 open?
You can expect the application form to open in April 2027. In 2026, the application form opened on 18 April 2026, so you can expect it to open around the same time in 2027. The date would be in April 2027.
Q2. Can other state candidates also apply for the JET Pre-PG entrance test?
The information bulletin talks about the ICAR PG score acceptance, but it does not mention the admission of other state candidates in PG Agriculture courses. These students could get admission in private universities and colleges in the state.
Q3. What is the JET Pre PG application fee?
The application fee has two structures: ₹2,200 + bank charges for Unreserved category candidates; ₹1,650 + bank charges for Rajasthan candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/SAP categories. There is a late fee of Rs.500 for those who could not apply by the last date of the application form.