AGRICET for Diploma Holders: Highlights, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern and Preparation Tips
AGRICET 2026 ( AGRICET )
Diploma holders who wish to get admission to BSc (Hons.) Agriculture Degree programmes offered in the Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University and affiliated colleges can check the page to know about AGRICET, eligibility criteria, registration process, exam pattern, and preparations
AGRICET for Diploma Holders
AGRICET is an entrance exam conducted to offer admission to four years B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture Degree programmes. This is a state level exam conducted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University. The entrance exam is conducted once a year. Diploma holders in Agriculture / Seed Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU are eligible for the test.
Students who secures high rank or above the admission cutoff rank will be offered admission to the University Agricultural Colleges and Affiliated Agricultural Colleges. The total number of seats available in the participating institutes is 297. For detailed information on AGRICET for diploma holders check the article.
- AGRICET for diploma holders - Highlights
- AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Eligibility Criteria
- AGRICET for Diploma Holders - How to Apply?
- AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Exam Pattern
- AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Preparation Tips
AGRICET for diploma holders - Highlights
| Exam full name | Agriculture Common Entrance Test |
| Short Name | AGRICET |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to BSc (Hons.) Agriculture Degree Programme |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Total Seats | 297 |
| Participating Institutes | University Agricultural Colleges / Affiliated Agricultural Colleges |
AGRICET application form will be released in the official website. Students can apply online. The process to fill application form are registration, form filling, and payment of application fees.
Yes, there are colleges that offers admission to BSc Agriculture without CET. Admission will be based on merit i.e. 10+2 exam marks.
AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Eligibility Criteria
This is the minimum conditions to appear for the entrance exam. Students who fulfil these conditions can appear for the AP AGRICET. The minimum conditions are mentioned below.
Who is eligible for AGRICET exam?
- Passed two year diploma in Agriculture / Seed Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU.
- Appearing for the final exam of the degree.
- Students must have completed 17 years of age.
- Upper age limit for all students is 22 years and 25 years for SC / ST. For PH candidates it is 27 years.
AGRICET for Diploma Holders - How to Apply?
Students who fulfil all minimum conditions can apply for AP AGRICET. AGNRAU releases the AGRICET application form online. Interested students can fill and submit the application form both online and offline mode. The cost of AGRICET application form is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 750 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University will announce the AGRICET exam date 2026 on the official website. Students can check the exam date to be updated with the latest events.
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AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Exam Pattern
Every student must be familiar with the AGRICET question paper structure. This helps to understand the marking scheme, mode of exam, duration of test, types of questions and more. Here is the exam pattern of AGRICET.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration of Exam | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Types of Question | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
| Question Paper Language | Bilingual Questions (Telugu / English) |
| Number of Questions | 120 questions |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
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AGRICET for Diploma Holders - Preparation Tips
Students who want to secure a good rank in AGRICET must have a proper preparation strategy. According to the officials, students need to obtain 25% marks (i.e. 30 marks out of 120 marks) in AGRICET. It is easy to obtain this marks, but for 80+ marks students can follow the tips mentioned below.
- Initially, get familiar to AGRICET syllabus and exam pattern.
- After knowing the syllabus and pattern, students must gather preparation material like books, previous year question papers and mock tests.
- Make a study timetable. Distribute equal time to all the topics. Give extra time to the weak topics.
- Make notes of definitions and important terms.
- Revision is a must. This helps to recall the topics.
- Practice previous year questions paper regularly. This is good for self assessment.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The AGRICET Merit List is prepared based on the marks achieved by the students. If a student gets a good rank, it can improve their chances of getting into top colleges. The university may use age or Diploma marks to decide, in case two students scores same, to finalise ranks.
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Students should download and print their AGRICET results. Then, they must prepare all important documents. They will be called for the counselling process if they qualify for the AGRICET Exam. They should prepare for choice filling. They must follow all steps on time. This helps them secure a seat.
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The result shows the student's name and hall ticket number. It shows total marks and rank. It also shows whether the student qualified. Students can decide which college and course they can attend.
Rank is very important for seat allotment. Students must read the scorecard carefully. They should kee
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The exam conducting body prefers state students or chooses states where the AGRICET exam is conducted. As per the AGRICET university rules, some seats may be open under special quotas.
There can be options under management categories. Students should read the official notification or brochure to conf
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Students can give the agricet exam, even if they are in their final semester while doing a diploma. They must finish the Diploma before admission starts, to show proof during counselling. It lets more students try for the AGRICET exam. They just need to meet the final document check.
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The maximum age limit for the AGRICET exam is 17 years. But the limit can differ based on the student's category. The exam officials made the process fair for all. Students should check the official notice. They must see the exact age limits. Age rules help in standard selection.
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Check out the following information to know the minimum eligibility criteria for AGRICET.
- Students must have a Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology, or Organic Farming.
- The Diploma should be from a recognised agricultural polytechnic.
- The authority should be ANGRAU or a similar approved institution.
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Answered a month ago
Students should give the AGRICET exam because it opens up various job opportunities for them. It saves one year of their graduation degree, which also saves the course fee. It helps students specialise and proves their practical skills. Also, the Diploma syllabus is similar to the AGRICET exam sylla
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AGRICET is held in offline mode. Students mark answers on an OMR sheet. The paper has multiple-choice questions. The questions are based on the Diploma syllabus. The exam focuses on what they have already studied. So, it is easy for students to understand the AGRICET exam syllabus and prepare well
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Here are the factors that help students with da iploma degree, if they appear for the AGRICET exam.
- The AGRICET Exam can help students save their time because they can get admission to the second year of BSc Hons Agriculture.
- This also helps students to save their UG course expenses.
- The exam helps t
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Students who have passed two year Diploma in Agriculture / Seed Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU and completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year which admission is sought.