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Agriculture Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interested in scientific studies on Agriculture can apply for this course. Candidates 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 approx. INR 1 Lakh to 12 Lakh.

Agriculture Course Eligibility

Candidates can see the general outline of Agriculture eligibility:

Course Level Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate
  • Class 12 in Science (PCB) + 50%
Postgraduate
  • BSc Agriculture or other relevant UG degree + 50%
Doctorate
  • PG degree in a relevant discipline.
PG Diploma
  • UG degree or other UG discipline + 50%
Diploma/Certification
  • Class 10/12

Agriculture Admission Process 2025

Candidates can check a general overview of the Agricutlrue admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

Agriculture Exams

Interested candidates can check the tables below to find out the Agriculture entrance exams for UG and PG courses, fill out the Agriculture form online and appear for exams.

Agriculture Exams for UG Courses

Entrance Exam for Agriculture after 12th are significant for aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate courses

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET 

June, '25 (Conducted)

CUET Date

ICAR AIEEA 

June '25 

ICAR AIEEA Date

CG PAT 

15 May '25 (Conducted)

CG PAT Date

MHT CET 

Apr ‘25 (Conducted)

MHT CET Date

KCET 

Apr ’25 (Conducted)

KCET Date

UPCATET 

June '25

UPCATET Date

AGRICET 

Aug '25 (Tentative)

AGRICET Date

Agriculture Exams for PG Courses

Candidates can check the list of exams for PG Agriculture courses:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET PG 

March ’26 (Tentative)

CUET PG Date

ICAR AIEEA PG 

June '25

ICAR AIEEA PG Date

MCAER PG CET 

May '25 (Conducted)

MCAER PG CET Date

Agriculture Exams for Doctoral Courses

Candidates can check the list of exams for Doctoral Agriculture courses:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

UGC NET

June '25

UGC NET Date

Agriculture Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see a general outline of the exam syllabus for Agriculture courses:

Entrance Exams

Syllabus

CUET

Language

domain-specific subjects

General Tests

 

ICAR AIEEA

national economy

Importance of biochemistry in agriculture

Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms

Plant physiology

CG PAT

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 

MHT CET

Biomolecules

Respiration and energy transfer

Human Nutrition

Excretion and osmoregulation

KCET

Biological classification

Plant Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

Morphology of flowering plants

Structural organization in animals

Biomolecules

Plant

Agriculture Admission Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for Agriculture exams:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from sample papers and mock tests
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

Best Agriculture Colleges: Details

Candidates can see the list of best government and private colleges that offer Agriculture courses in India below:

Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges

Out of the 900 Agriculture colleges in India, 411 are private bodies and 155 are government institutions. 

BSc Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges

Candidates can see the list of best government colleges that offer UG Agriculture courses in India below:

Best BSc Agriculture Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

TNAU BSc Agriculture Admission

INR 36,000 

AMU BSc Agriculture Admission

INR 1 Lakh

Punjab Agricultural University BSc Agriculture Admission

INR 1.24 Lakh

GBPUAT BSc Agriculture Admissions

INR 1.52 Lakh

BHU BSc Agriculture Admission

INR 2.4 Lakh

MSc Agriculture Admission in Government Colleges

Candidates can see the list of best government that offer PG Agriculture courses in India below:

Best MSc Agriculture Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University MSc Agriculture Admission INR 6,000
BHU MSc Agriculture Admission
INR 6,660
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

Candidates can see the list of best private colleges that offer Agriculture courses in India below:

BSc Agriculture Admission in Private Colleges

Students can check out the list of private colleges that offer BSc agriculture in India.

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

Candidates can see the list of best government and private colleges that offer PG Agriculture courses in India below:

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

Interested candidates can see the list below to find out different exam scores are accepted by colleges:

Agriculture Colleges - Placements

Candidates can find some top colleges in India offering Agriculture career opportunities through placements:

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

Agriculture Admission 2025 FAQs

Q. What is the admission process for an Agriculture course?

A. Candidates can check a general overview of the BSc Nursing admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

 

Q. How to prepare for an Agriculture entrance exam?

A. Candidates can check the preparation tips for MBA exams:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from sample papers and mock tests
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

 

Q. Which entrance exam is the best to pursue an Agriculture course?

A. Candidates can see the table below to know about the popular entrance exams conducted for Agriculture Admission 2025.

Entrance Exams

ICAR AIEEA

MCAER CET

CUET

AGRICET

KCET

KEAM

 

Q. Which college is the best to pursue an Agriculture Course?

A. Candidates can look at the table below to learn about the popular colleges that are widely chosen by candidates for Agriculture admission.
  • Banaras Hindu University: 12,500 - 35,500
  • VIT Vellore: 1 Lakh - 4.4 Lakh
  • Calcutta University: 12,000
  • SOA University: 2.5 Lakh - 7.2 Lakh
  • Aligarh Muslim University: 1 Lakh
  • SRM Institute of Science and Technology: 2.4 Lakh - 8 Lakh
  • Amity Noida: 1 Lakh - 4.2 Lakh
  • KL: 8.8 Lakh
  • LPU: 4.8 Lakh - 9.6 Lakh
Source: Official sites.

Q. Are there any distance colleges for Agriculture courses?

A. Yes, a limited number of colleges offer Agriculture courses on distance mode. Here are some of them:

Distance Agriculture Colleges Tuition Fee
NOU Patna INR 2,200
IGNOU INR 2,400 - 12,700
Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University INR 4,000
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University INR 7,750 - 13,430

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

Q. Which college is best to pursue BSc Agriculture?

A. Candidates can see at the table below to know the popular college offering the BSc Agriculture course in India along with their fees.

College Name

Total Fees (in INR)

Banaras Hindu University

35,500

VIT Vellore

4.4 Lakh

SOA University

7.2 Lakh

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

8 Lakh

Amity University, Noida

4.2 Lakh

KL (Deemed to be University)

8.8 Lakh

LPU 

5 Lakh - 9.6 Lakh

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

4.8 Lakh

Guru Nanak Dev University

2.6 Lakh

NoteThis information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Table of content
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Agriculture Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Agriculture Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Agriculture UG Courses
  • Popular Agriculture PG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Agriculture. Students interested in pursuing a career on Agriculture, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular Agriculture Colleges in India

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1 Course
5.08 LPA

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BSc Forestry3 Year
BSc Fisheries Science3 Year
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BSc Dairy Science3 Year
BSc Plant Science3 Year
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Basic Science and Humanities Rural Sociology and the Constitution of India 
Comprehension and Communication Skills in English Plant Biochemistry 
BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester II
Agricultural Economics Agricultural Finance and Cooperation 
Principles of Agricultural Economics Trade and Prices 
BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester III
Agricultural Engineering Farm Power and Machinery 
Energy Sources and Their Application in AgricultureProtected cultivation structures and agro-processing 
BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester IV

Agricultural Entomology 

General Entomology

Crop Pests and Their Management 

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Agricultural Extension Education Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technologies 
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BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester VI
Agricultural Microbiology Soil Microbiology 

Practical Crop Production 

Horticulture

BSc Agriculture Subjects Semester VII

Agricultural Statistics 

Fundamentals of Statistics 

Agronomy 

Introductory Agriculture, Principles of Agronomy and Agricultural Meteorology 

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