The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the CG PAT-2026 (Pre Agriculture Test) Notification on 2nd April 2026 at the official website vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in. This entrance examination is conducted for admission into BSc (Hons.) Agriculture, BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, and BSc (Hons.) Forestry programs. Candidates who have passed Class 12th (10+2) with PCM/PCB/Agriculture can apply online from 2nd April to 27th April 2026. Scroll down to get every update related to the CG PAT 2026 on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and application instructions.
Chhattisgarh PAT 2026 Registration Begins
All candidates who have passed Class 12th (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture and meet the age criteria (as per CG Govt. rules) are eligible to apply online for CG PAT 2026. The selection process will be based on a single Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The CG PAT 2026 Full Notification has been released on 2nd April, containing complete information such as Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Course Details, & more. The online application process has begun from 2nd April for admission to agriculture and horticulture courses across government and private colleges of Chhattisgarh.
CG PAT 2026 Exam Date
The CG PAT 2026 Exam Date has been officially announced as 21st June 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. Admit cards will be released on 15th June 2026 on the official Vyapam website. The exam will be held at 33 district headquarters across Chhattisgarh.
CG PAT 2026 Exam Schedule Official Notice
The Chhattisgarh Vyapam has uploaded the exam schedule notice PDF at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in. The exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode only. Bookmark this page to get all updates related to the CG PAT 2026 Exam Date.
Courses Offered (Vibhagiya Pravesh Niyam)
CG Vyapam has defined course-wise eligibility under the “Vibhagiya Pravesh Niyam” as follows:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons.) Agriculture | 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture from recognized board |
| BSc (Hons.) Horticulture | 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture |
| BSc (Hons.) Forestry | 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture |
Important Note: Candidates must be local residents of Chhattisgarh as per CG Govt. rules to claim domicile benefits. All original certificates will be verified during counseling, not at the application stage.
CG PAT Apply Online 2026 Link Active
The CG Vyapam has activated the CG PAT 2026 Apply Online link from 2nd April 2026 on the official portal. Candidates must carefully read all instructions given in the notification before filling out the online form to avoid errors. As per the rules, applicants must first create a profile registration on the Vyapam portal. The application window will remain open till 27th April 2026 (5:00 PM) through online mode only.
CG PAT Apply Online 2026 Link Active: Click to Apply
How to Apply?
Filling the CG PAT Apply Online 2026 form is very simple if candidates follow each step carefully. Below is the easy step-by-step process.
Step 1: Visit the official CG Vyapam website: vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Profile Registration” (if not already registered) and complete basic personal details.
Step 3: Log in using the profile ID and password.
Step 4: Click on “Apply for PAT/PVPT-2026” from the exam list.
Step 5: Fill in the online application form with educational, contact, and course preference details (select BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry).
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of photograph (50-100 kb, .jpg/.jpeg) and signature (50-100 kb, .jpg/.jpeg) in prescribed format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee through online payment modes (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
Step 8: After successful payment, click on “SUBMIT” button (mandatory).
Step 9: Download the confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹ 200.00 |
| OBC | ₹ 150.00 |
| SC / ST / Divyang | ₹ 100.00 |
Chhattisgarh CG PAT Selection Process
The selection for admission through CG PAT 2026 is based solely on the merit of the CBT exam. The process is as follows:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Online Application | Fill form, pay fee, submit by 27th April 2026 |
| Stage 2: Computer-Based Test | Conducted on 21st June 2026 at 33 district HQ |
| Stage 3: Merit List | Prepared based on CBT scores |
| Stage 4: Counseling | Document verification and seat allotment by the concerned department |
