Agriculture Admission 2026: Registration Fees, Eligibility, Top Institutes/Colleges in India

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Agriculture Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. If you are interested in scientific studies on Agriculture, you can apply for this course. You should pass Class 12 with 50% to be eligible for the Agriculture course. Exams accepted are ICAR AIEEA, CUET, etc. Popular colleges are BHU, VIT, AMU, etc. The average Agriculture fee can range around Rs. 1 Lakh to 12 Lakh.
Agriculture Course Eligibility
The general outline of Agriculture eligibility given below -
| Course Level | Eligibility Criteria |
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| Undergraduate |
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| Postgraduate |
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| Doctorate |
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| PG Diploma |
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| Diploma/Certification |
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Agriculture Exams
You can check the tables below to find out the Agriculture entrance exams for UG and PG courses, complete the Agriculture form online and give exams.
Agriculture Exams for UG Courses
Entrance Exam for Agriculture after 12th are important for admission to UG courses.
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Entrance Exams |
Exam Dates |
Exam Schedule |
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CUET |
June, '25 (Conducted) |
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ICAR AIEEA |
June '25 |
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CG PAT |
15 May '25 (Conducted) |
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MHT CET |
Apr ‘25 (Conducted) |
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KCET |
Apr ’25 (Conducted) |
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UPCATET |
June '25 |
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AGRICET |
Aug '25 (Tentative) |
Agriculture Exams for PG Courses
You can check the list of exams for PG Agriculture courses given here -
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Entrance Exams |
Exam Dates |
Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
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CUET PG |
March ’26 (Tentative) |
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ICAR AIEEA PG |
June '25 |
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MCAER PG CET |
May '25 (Conducted) |
Agriculture Exams for Doctoral Courses
Take a look at the list of exams for Doctoral Agriculture courses below -
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Entrance Exams |
Exam Dates |
Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
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UGC NET |
June '25 |
Agriculture Exam Syllabus
Here is a general outline of the exam syllabus for Agriculture courses -
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Entrance Exams |
Syllabus |
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Language domain-specific subjects General Tests |
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national economy Importance of biochemistry in agriculture Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Plant physiology |
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Botany Communicable Diseases Multicellularity: Structure, and Functions of Animal Life Pesticides Developmental Biology and Genetics Cancer Taxonomy Evolution Economic Zoology Protozoan Disease and also Origin of Life Smoking Alcoholism Drug Addiction |
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Biomolecules Respiration and energy transfer Human Nutrition Excretion and osmoregulation |
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Biological classification Plant Kingdom Animal Kingdom Morphology of flowering plants Structural organization in animals Biomolecules Plant |
Agriculture Admission Tips
Check the preparation tips for Agriculture exams -
- Know about the syllabus of the exam
- Practice from sample papers and mocks
- Access study materials
- Learn how to manage time
Best Agriculture Colleges: Details
The list of best government and private colleges that provide Agriculture courses in India is given below.
Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges
Out of the 900 Agriculture colleges in India, 411 are private bodies and 155 are government colleges.
BSc Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges
You can see the list of best government colleges that offer UG Agriculture courses in India below -
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Best BSc Agriculture Government Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| TNAU BSc Agriculture Admission |
INR 36,000 |
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INR 1 Lakh |
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INR 1.24 Lakh |
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| GBPUAT BSc Agriculture Admissions |
INR 1.52 Lakh |
| BHU BSc Agriculture Admission |
INR 2.4 Lakh |
MSc Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges
Here is the list of best government that offer PG Agriculture courses in India below -
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Best MSc Agriculture Government Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 6,000 |
| BHU MSc Agriculture Admission |
INR 6,660
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| University of Calcutta MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 12,000 |
| PAU MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 76,880 |
| Aligarh Muslim University MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 1 Lakh |
Agriculture Admissions in Private Colleges
See the list of best private colleges that provide Agriculture courses in India -
BSc Agriculture Admission in Private Colleges
Private colleges that offer BSc agriculture in India are given here -
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Best BSc Agriculture Private Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Galgotias University BSc Agriculture Admission | INR 2.2 Lakh |
| Amity University BSc Agriculture Admission | INR 4.2 Lakh |
| VIT Vellore BSc Agriculture Admission | INR 4.40 Lakh |
| SHUATS BSc Agriculture Admission | INR 4.48 Lakh |
| SOA University BSc Agriculture Admission | INR 7.60 Lakh |
MSc Agriculture Admission in Private Colleges
Private colleges that offer PG Agriculture courses in India are given below -
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Best MSc Agriculture Private Colleges |
Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Acharya N.G. Agricultural University MSc Admission | INR 21,840 |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar University MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 1.4 Lakh |
| Amity University MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 1.68 Lakh to INR 2.14 Lakh |
| SOA University MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 3.4 Lakh |
| LPU MSc Agriculture Admission | INR 4.8 Lakh |
Agriculture Course Exams
- Colleges accepting ICAR AIEEA scores.
- Colleges accepting CUET scores.
- Colleges accepting CUET-PG scores.
- Colleges accepting AGRICET scores.
- Colleges accepting MCAER CET scores.
- Colleges accepting CG PAT scores.
- Colleges accepting KCET scores.
Agriculture Colleges - Placements
Some top colleges in India with Agriculture career opportunities through placements -
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Best Agriculture Colleges for Placements |
Average Salary Offered |
|---|---|
| Annamalai University Placements | INR 13.55 LPA |
| SKUAST Jammu Placements | INR 13.5 LPA |
| ITM University Placements | INR 10.5 LPA |
| SR University Placements | INR 10 LPA |
| Indian Agricultural Research Institute Placements | INR 9.96 LPA |
| Integral University Placements | INR 9.3 LPA |
| Calcutta University Placements | INR 9.2 LPA |
| DAIICT Gandhinagar Placements | INR 8.8 LPA |
| Banaras Hindu University Placements | INR 8 - 9 LPA |
| Bihar Agricultural University Placements | INR 6.6 - 9 LPA |
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News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
Eligibility is that you should have passed class 12th with a stream of medical, along with an 80 percent or above. There is an entrance exam held in July, maybe, and then the students will be selected.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, there are many specializations in Agriculture, especially after B.Sc Agriculture when you go for M.Sc at universities like Lovely Professional University. Agriculture is actually a very broad field, and you can choose your career path based on your interest.
Some of the most popular specializati
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Tuition fees for BSc (hons) in Agriculture course at Anurag University is INR 8 Lacs for the academic year 2026. Candidates are charged this fees throughout the duration of the course on yearly basis at INR 2 Lacs per annum.
Other fee components such as hostel fees is yet to be revealed by the instit
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) is conducted for admisison to the Agriculture course in Bihar. The BCECE Board conducts the exam once a year. BCECE 2026 exam notification was released on April 14 at, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Refer to the table below for more on private colleges with the best BSc Agriculture placements in India -
| Private Colleges | Average Placements |
|---|---|
| Apex University | INR 15 LPA |
| SR University | INR 10 LPA |
| Rama University, Kanpur | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Phonics University | INR 8 LPA |
Please note that these are the entry-level packages only, salary tends to increase with experience. Some companies often pay more to candidates with a master's degree.
Source - Multiple external/
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Refer to the table below -
| Colleges | Average Package |
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| Annamalai University | INR 4.22 - 13.55 LPA |
| Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences | INR 13.5 LPA |
| Calcutta University | INR 9.2 LPA |
| Banaras Hindu University | INR 8 - 9 LPA |
| Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University | INR 7.5 - 9 LPA |
| Odisha University of Agriculture | INR 5.61 - 8.28 LPA |
Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Check the list of entrance exams you need to appear in at the UG level from here:
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Though there is no compulsion so as to have the following skills to get admission. But to grasp new concepts more easily, you can consider working on the following list -
- Observational skills
- Forward Planning
- Good communication
- Marketing & Sales Skills
- Commercial awareness
- Initiative
Read more on -
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Maybe because they are passionate for working with nature, farming and sustainable development. Learning about modern agricultural techniques, soil science, crop management and even the business side of agriculture can be interesting for some people. The field directly deals with food security, orga
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The CCSHAU entrance exam for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture (4-year program) 2025-26 covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths at Class 12 level, along with Agricultural aptitude.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The TS EAMCET exam for the Agriculture and Pharmacy streams will be held on May 4 and 5.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Abhilashi University BSc Agriculture placements highlights 2024 are mentioned below:
Particulars | BSc Agriculture Placement Statistics 2024 |
|---|---|
Median package | INR 2 LPA |
Number of graduating students | 22 |
Students placed | 6 |
Students selected for higher studies | 16 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Hi,
The CCHAU exam is conducted once in a year for the admission to the 4 year BSc Agriculture Course in the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. The difficulty level of the paper remain moderate to difficult because the number of applicants are always higher than the seats avail
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
Yes Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar is highly regarded & boasts good ranking particularly in agriculture. In 2026 GBPUAT fell 108 ranks to #509 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes MBA in Agriculture requires a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years. To get admission in a reputed college make sure you pass exam like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. You'll also be needing 50 - 60% aggregate in your graduation.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
You don't necessarily require skills before you enroll in a degree. You could use some pre-requisites but those too are mere suggestions. The course itself is designed to teach you skills. You can use some prior knowledge of agricultural concepts, nomenclature of basic crops, attention to detail, in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
From crop production, dairy farming, food production to plant breeding, animal husbandry and more. There is enough scope as India is an agriculture-intensive country. With correct career planning and skillset you can eventually become a Agriculture Officers, Bank Probationary Officer, Agronomist, Se
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
There is agood scope in the agriculture sector in both the Indian and abroad scenario. Major areas are contract farming, fertilizer, pesticide, /agrochemicals, farm forestry, horticulture etc. If you do an MBA in agribusiness management, the scope might rise even more. You can do Masters and Ph.D.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
An agriculture graduate has numerous opportunities. One can get into agribusiness, agritech, research, academia, food technology, agriculture logistics, etc. After studying agriculture, government options are also available. You can aspire for profiles like Agricultural Officers, Research Scientists
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
In the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category, the institute's ranks have descended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, GBPUAT fell 1 rank to #9 rank in the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category by the NIRF ranking.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
UPCATET is a mandatory exam for students who wish to get admission to government agriculture universities in Uttar Pradesh.
There are many agricultural universities that accept UPCATET scores for UG and PG courses.
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