It is mandated to provide higher vocational, professional and technical instruction and training in agricultural, fisheries and industrial fields.

The first two years leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in agriculture (BSA) was initially offered.

The continued offering of Collegiate courses, in addition to the secondary curriculum which was offered since the founding of the school made MINAS a full-fledged college hence; the change of name from MINAS to MCAT was approved on June 10, 1976, by then Secretary Juan L. Manuel of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.

Then, on June 4, 2013 by virtue of R.A. 10596, it was converted to a State University provided all six (6) procedural requirements are complied as certified by CHED.

Originally the Bongabong School of Fisheries (BSF), established on September 21, 1964, by virtue of R.A. 3306.