MHU Karnal Admission 2026

Maharana Pratap Horticultural University
Karnal, Haryana · MHU Karnal · Estd. 2016
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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ICAR AIEEA 2026 schedule on icar.nta.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Maharana Pratap Horticultural University

Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) is a state horticultural university located at Karnal in Haryana, established in 2016 by the MHU Act, 2016 of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. MHU is India's first university dedicated entirely to horticulture and is named after the celebrated Mewar king Maharana Pratap.

MHU offers UG (B.Sc Horticulture), PG (M.Sc Horticulture) and Ph.D programmes across pomology, vegetable science, floriculture & landscape architecture, post-harvest technology, plant pathology and entomology. UG admission via ICAR AIEEA UG (15% AIQ) + MHU CET (85% State Quota); PG via ICAR AIEEA PG.

ICAR AIEEA 2026 schedule on icar.nta.nic.in. Apply at mhu.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

ICAR AIEEA / MHU CET
Conducted by NTA / ICAR / MHU

MHU admits 15% UG seats via ICAR AIEEA UG and 85% via MHU CET; PG via ICAR AIEEA PG. India's first horticultural university.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

B.Sc Horticulture: 10+2 PCB / PCM and 50% (40% reserved); MHU CET / ICAR AIEEA UG. M.Sc Horticulture: B.Sc Horti / Ag + ICAR AIEEA PG. Ph.D: Master's with ICAR-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
MHU CET / ICAR AIEEA TBA exam MHU / NTA / ICAR Upcoming
MHU / ICAR counselling TBA counselling MHU / ICAR Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for the relevant entrance
    For UG state quota: MHU CET; for UG AIQ: ICAR AIEEA UG; for PG: ICAR AIEEA PG.
  2. 2
    Appear for the entrance
    MHU CET / ICAR AIEEA per their schedules.
  3. 3
    ICAR / MHU counselling
    ICAR counselling for AIQ; MHU in-house counselling for state quota.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the MHU campus, Karnal.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

ICAR National Talent Scholarship, MHU merit awards, Haryana State Government scholarships, SC/BC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Haryana Saksham / NSP.

Reservations

Haryana state reservation: SC 20%, BC-A 8%, BC-B 8%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal. ICAR AIQ 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Maharana Pratap Horticultural University?
Maharana Pratap Horticultural University admits students primarily through ICAR AIEEA / MHU CET. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Maharana Pratap Horticultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Maharana Pratap Horticultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Maharana Pratap Horticultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Maharana Pratap Horticultural University accept ICAR AIEEA / MHU CET scores?
ICAR AIEEA / MHU CET is the primary basis for admission at Maharana Pratap Horticultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.