Rajasthan Pre PG - Rajasthan Pre PG Entrance Exam

The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam will be conducted on August 8. The admit card of the exam has been released on August 1 and registered candidates can download it by visiting the official website of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021. The exam was originally scheduled to be conducted on July 11 but has been postponed to August 8 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The application process had commenced on March 24 and the last dates of application were extended from May 17 to June 11 and May 22 (with a late fee of Rs 500) to June 25.

Rajasthan Pre-PG is an entrance exam conducted to grant admission to the MSc programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science/Community Science and MFSc Fisheries Science offered at the Rajasthan State Agricultural Universities. The Rajasthan Pre PG exam is conducted by one of the participating institutes on a rotational basis. This year, Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), Jaipur is conducting the exam. Last year, Rajasthan Pre-PG was conducted by Agriculture University (AU), Kota. The participating institutes of Rajasthan Pre-PG are SKNAU Jaipur, AU Kota, AU Jodhpur, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU) Bikaner and Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT) Udaipur.

Rajasthan Pre PG is a paper-pencil based test of two hours duration. The total number of questions is 100. Each question carries four marks and each wrong marks incur a negative marking of one mark. In case candidates mark more than one option in the OMR sheet, it will also be considered as a wrong answer and hence negative marking scheme will be applicable. Not attempting a question will neither award nor deduct any marks. Let us take a detailed look at the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam. 

The following table brings the key aspects of the Rajasthan Pre PG exam.

The following table brings the complete list of events and schedule of the Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 exam.

The eligibility criteria for applying for the Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 exam are as follows:

• Candidates should secure at least 55 per cent aggregate or equivalent OGPA in the four years undergraduate qualifying degree examinations. A relaxation of five per cent aggregate would be applicable for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/MBC/EWS/SAP categories.

• Final year bachelor’s degree students are eligible to apply and upon qualifying for the exam, they will be provided provisional admission until they submit the required documents and certificates.

• Candidates who have completed their UG Degree programme through JET / National level/ State level entrance examination or the candidates who completed their degree programme from SAUs and their constituent colleges of Rajasthan are also eligible.

The admission process for Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 can be divided into the following stages:

Step 1: Fill the Rajasthan Pre PG Application Form

The Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 application process is completely online. Candidates have to visit the official website and register by entering the mandatory details. Upon successful registration, they will have to log in to the official website and complete the process by filling and submitting the application form and paying the application fee of Rs 2,800 for General, OBC, MBC and EWS category candidates and Rs 1,400 for SC, ST and SAP (40 per cent and above disability) candidates.

Step 2: Download the Rajasthan Pre PG Admit Card

Candidates can download the Rajasthan Pre-PG Admit Card on the said date by logging in to the official website. Admit Card is the mandatory document that has to be carried to the exam centre. Without the admit card candidates will not be allowed entry to the exam centre. Along with the Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 admit card, candidates will also need to carry a photo identity card for verification purpose.

Step 3: Appear for Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Exam

Candidates will have to appear for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam on July 11 at the allotted exam centre. The exam will be conducted from 11 am to 1 pm. Candidates have to report to the centre at 10 am and entry will not be allowed after 10.45 am. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before 1 pm even if they complete the exam before that.

Step 4: Release of OMR Sheets and Answer Keys

After the conduct of the exam, candidates will be able to check or download their OMR sheet and answer keys. By checking the answer keys and comparing those with their responses, they can calculate their estimated score. In case they find any discrepancy, they may submit an objection.

Step 5: Check Rajasthan Pre PG Result

Candidates will have to check their result online on the official website. Shortlisted candidates will have to fill the Online Option Form by paying the requisite fee in order to participate in the online admission or counselling process.

Step 6: Rajasthan Pre PG Admission Process

The exam authorities will release the seat allotment or admission list. After checking the list, if they are satisfied with the allotment order, have to accept it by paying the admission fee. Otherwise, they have to request re-allotment. There will be three rounds of admission list release and further counselling process will be conducted in case of vacant seats.

Rajasthan Pre PG Exam Day Instructions

Candidates will have to follow the instructions given below on the day of the exam:

• Candidates have to report to the exam centre one hour prior to the exam schedule, which is 10 am. They should not reach any later than 10,45 am

• They should carry their Rajasthan Pre-PG Admit Card along with a photo identity card such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, Driving License, or Institute Identity Card (attended during 2020-21). Photo identity card of any coaching institute will not be permissible

• Test-takers have to use only a black ballpoint pen to mark the answer options in the OMR sheet

• Candidates will not be allowed to carry books, notebooks, electronic items, jewellery, etc. inside the exam hall

• They must keep wearing masks throughout the duration spent in the test centre and carry their personal transparent water bottle and hand sanitiser (50 ml)

• They must take the allotted seat in the room number specified for their roll number

• Before starting the exam, they will have to write their roll number, booklet number and series number and should not write their name or sign anywhere on the OMR sheet

• Candidates have to circle the correct answer option with the black ballpoint pen evenly across the circle

• Usage of eraser or correcting fluid to cancel an answer will not be allowed

• Candidates must ensure that the invigilator has signed on the OMR sheet

Dress Code

• Male candidates have to wear half sleeves shirt or t-shirt and female candidates will have to wear half sleeves kurta or top and sandals or sleepers as footwear

• Wearing shoes, shocks, wristwatch, ear or nose pins, lockets in chains or any kind of ornament will not be allowed during the exam. Wearing of specific dress of any coaching institute should be avoided

• No jewellery or ornaments will be allowed to be worn inside the exam centre. Candidates will have to remove those before entering the centre

Q: Who is the conducting body of the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam?

A: The Rajasthan Pre-PG 2021 exam is being conducted by Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), Jaipur.

Q: Which are the courses whose admission takes place through the Rajasthan Pre PG exam?

A: The Rajasthan Pre-PG exam is the gateway to admission for the Master's Degree Programme in Agriculture and Allied Sciences at State Agriculture Universities of Rajasthan.

 Q: According to the eligibility criteria of the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam, what should be the duration of the UG course pursued by candidates?

A: The duration of the UG courses should be four years in order to be eligible for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam.

 Q: What should be the minimum aggregate obtained by candidates to be eligible for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam?

A: Candidates should secure minimum 55 per cent aggregate or equivalent OGPA to be eligible for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam. There is a relaxation of five per cent for candidates belonging to reserved categories.

 Q: Is it mandatory to belong to Rajasthan in order to appear for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam?

A: No, it is not mandatory to belong to Rajasthan in order to be eligible for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam. Candidates who are Indian citizens, belonging to any state are eligible for the exam.

 Q: What is the application fee for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam?

A: The application fee for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam is Rs 2,800 for General, OBC, MBC and EWS categories and Rs 1,400 for the reserved category candidates.

 Q: Is it possible to make corrections in the Rajasthan Pre-PG application form after submitting it?

A: Yes, there is an application correction window that will be open till June 30, for candidates to edit or make any changes in the application form. The original date was May 24, which has been postponed by SKNAU. 

Q: What is the language of the Rajasthan Pre-PG question paper?

A: The question paper of the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam is available only in the English language.

Q: Is the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam conducted across India?

A: The Rajasthan Pre-PG exam will be conducted only in Rajasthan across multiple cities of the state. Candidates will be allotted the exam centre once they complete the application procedure.

Q: Is it mandatory to belong to Rajasthan in order to appear for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam?

A: No, it is not mandatory to belong to Rajasthan in order to be eligible for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam. Candidates who are Indian citizens, belonging to any state are eligible for the exam.

Q: What is the final selection procedure for the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam?

A: The shortlisted candidates will have to participate in the online counselling process by filling up the Online Option Form and accepting the seat allotment order.

Q: Is any of the participating institutes of the Rajasthan Pre-PG exam located outside the state?

A: Rajasthan Pre-PG exam scores are accepted only by the Agricultural Universities of Rajasthan.

Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), Jaipur has announced the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 important dates along with the official notification on March 20. The application process of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 is underway, which started on March 24. The last date to submit the online application forms was May 17, which was postponed to June 11. The application process with a late fee of Rs 500 ended on June 25, which was earlier scheduled on May 22. The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 admit card has been released on August 1. The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam will be conducted on August 8 and the result will be declared on August 21. The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 admission process will be conducted from August 22 to September 22.

Here we bring the complete list of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 important dates for the pre and post-exam events such as application process, admit card, exam, answer keys, result and admission or online counselling process.

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The following table brings the complete list of events and important dates for the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam.

Here we present the major events related to the exam.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Application Process: The application process for the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 has started on March 24. The last date to fill and submit the online application form was postponed from May 17 to June 11. For candidates who would not be able to complete the application process within this date have to complete the process on or before June 25, with a late application fee of Rs 500. Originally the last date of application with a late fee was May 22.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Application Correction: Candidates could make corrections in the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 application form till June 30, which has been deferred from May 24 to June 18 and then till June 30. Beyond this date, candidates will not be able to make any further changes in the form. Hence, they must ensure that they enter only the correct details and upload documents in the correct file format.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Admit Card: The admit card or the hall ticket of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 has been released online on August 1. They have to download it by the date of the exam.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Exam: The Rajasthan Pre PG exam will be conducted on August 8, from 11 am to 1 pm in a paper-pencil based mode. The exam centres will be located across Rajasthan.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Answer Keys: The exam authorities will release the candidates’ OMR sheets and answer keys on August 13. Candidates can raise objections till August 16 by paying the requisite fees.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Result: The result of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 will be declared on August 21. Test-takers will be able to check their result and download scorecards by visiting the official website.

• Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 Admission Process: The admission or the counselling process will be conducted online. Qualified candidates will have to fill and submit the Online Option Form wherein they have to choose a seat according to their categories at the participating institutes and submit. The seat allotment order will be declared within few days. Candidates will have to accept the allotment order by paying the requisite fees or can request for upward assessment. The process will be held from August 22 to September 22. The decision to conduct further rounds of counselling will be taken based on the number of vacant seats.

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Q: When were the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 dates announced?

A: The important dates of the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 was released along with the official notification on March 20, on the official website and national and local dailies.

Q: When will the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam be conducted?

A: The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam will be conducted on August 8, from 11 am to 1 pm.

Q: What is the frequency of conducting the Rajasthan Pre PG exam?

A: The Rajasthan Pre PG exam is conducted once a year.

Q: When is the last date to apply for Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 with and without a late fee?

A: The last date of the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 application was June 11 and that with a late fee of Rs 500 was June 25. These dates were postponed from May 17 and May 22. 

 Q: Have any of the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 dates getting postponed?

 Q: When is the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 admit card scheduled to be released?

A: The admit card of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 has been released online on August 1.

Q: When will the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam response sheets and answer keys be released?

A: The Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 OMR sheets and answer keys will be released on August 13. Candidates may raise objections till August 16.

 Q: Will the exam authorities release the final Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 answer keys?

A: Even though candidates have the option to raise objections against one or more Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 answer keys, the schedule of the exam does not suggest releasing the final answer keys.

Q: When will the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 result be declared?

A: The result of the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 exam will be declared on August 21.

Q: What is the schedule of the online counselling or the Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 admission process?

A: The online counselling process or the admission process will be conducted from August 22 to September 22.

Q: Apart from the three rounds of counselling, will there be any further rounds of counselling?

A: The further rounds of counselling after the three rounds will depend on the number of vacant seats. The dates for these extra rounds of Rajasthan Pre PG 2021 will be announced on or after September 22.