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BSc Agriculture Admission 2025 is based on both entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interested Agriculture studies can apply for this course because it provides a foundational knowledge. Candidates should pass Class 12 in Science (PCB/M) with 50% to be eligbile for BCA course. Exams that are accepted are ICAR IAEEA, CUET, etc. Popular colleges for BCA are Banaras Hindu University, VIT Vellore, Aligarh Muslim University, etc. average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 2,520 to INR 12 Lakh. 

BSc Agriculture Admission Process

Candidates can check a general overview of BSc Agriculture admission process below:

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

BSc Agriculture Eligibility in Best Colleges

Candidates can see a general outline of BSc Agriculture eligibility in best colleges below - 

Colleges in India

Course

Eligibility Criteria

Banaras Hindu University

BSc Agriculture

Class 12 (PCM) + 50% 

Aligarh Muslim University

BSc Agriculture

Class 12 (PCM) + 50% 

VIT Vellore

BSc Agriculture

Class 12 (PCM) + 70%

Amity University

BSc Agriculture

Class 12 (PCM) + 50% - 60%

LPU Jalandhar

BSc Agriculture

Class 12 (PCM) + 50% - 60%

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

BSc Agriculture Admission Eligibility

Basic conditions every candidate has to fulfil are:

  • Class 12 in Science (PCM) + 50-60%
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC 
  • No age limit 

BSc Agriculture Exams

Here are some of prominent entrance exams for BSc Agriculture admission in India.

Entrance Examinations Exam Dates Exam Schedule
CUET  May 8 - Jun 1 '25 CUET Date
ICAR AIEEA  June '25 ICAR AIEEA Date
CG PAT  15 May '25 CG PAT Date
MHT CET 

9-17 April '25 (PCB)

19-27 April '25 (PCM)

MHT CET Date
AGRICET  Aug '25 AGRICET Date
KCET  16-17 Apr '25 KCET Date
UPCATET  11 & 12 June '25 UPCATET Date

BSc Agriculture Exam Syllabus

Candidates can see a general outline of BSc Agriculture exam syllabus below - 

BSc Agriculture Entrance Exams

Exam Syllabus

CUET syllabus

Agrometeorology

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Biochemistry and Microbiology

Livestock Production

Crop Production

Horticulture

Language

General Test (GK, Reasoning, Logical)

ICAR AIEEA syllabus

national economy

Importance of biochemistry in agriculture

Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms

Plant physiology– importance in agriculture

CG PAT syllabus

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 syllabus

Biomolecules

Respiration and energy transfer

Human Nutrition

Excretion and osmoregulation

AGRICET syllabus

Principles of Agronomy

Basic Principles of Plant Breeding and Bio-Technology

Soil Chemistry and Fertility

Principles of Plant Pathology

Crop Production

Pests of Crops and their Management

Manures and Fertilizers

KCET syllabus

Biological classification

Plant Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

Morphology of flowering plants

Structural organization in animals

Biomolecules

Plant – Growth and Development

UPCATET syllabus

General Knowledge

soil Science

Horticulture

Agricultural Engineering

Animal Husbandry and Dairy

Genetics and Plant Breeding

KEAM syllabus

Diversity in living world

Biology in human welfare

Biodiversity and Conservation

Physiology of animals

Reproduction and development in animals

Structural organization of body

Animal kingdom

Genetics

Note: info is taken from other sources and can be different.

BSc Agriculture Tips

Candidates can check preparation tips for BSc Agriculture exams:

  • Know about syllabus of exam
  • Practice from resources 
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

BSc Agriculture Colleges with Exams

Candidates can see list of BSc Agriculture Colleges with Exams below -

BSc Agriculture Best Colleges

Candidates can see best government and private colleges for BSc Agriculture below - 

BSc Agriculture in Government Colleges

Candidates can see best government colleges for BSc Agriculture below -

Top Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee 
Banaras Hindu University Admission INR 35,460
Punjab Agricultural University Admission INR 1.24 Lakh - INR 3 Lakh
GBPUAT Admission INR 1.52 Lakh - INR 2 Lakh
University of Agricultural Sciences Admission INR 2.68 Lakh
OUAT Admission INR 48,800
Visva Bharati University Admission INR 3,360
Annamalai University Admission INR 2.18 Lakh
Guru Nanak Dev University Admission INR 2.88 Lakh
Central University of Odisha Admission INR 49,600

Note: fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

BSc Agriculture in Private Colleges

Candidates can see best private colleges for BSc Agriculture below -

Top Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee 
VIT Vellore Admission INR 4.40 Lakh
Amity University Admission INR 4.20 Lakh - INR 5.20 Lakh
SOA University Admission INR 7.60 Lakh
LPU Jalandhar Admission INR 4.98 Lakh - INR 9.6 Lakh
KL University Admission INR 9.8 Lakh
Kalasalingam University Admission INR 4.80 Lakh
Shoolini University Admission INR 6.04 Lakh
Maharishi Markandeshwar University Admission INR 3.6 Lakh
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission INR 12 Lakh
Jaipur National University Admission INR 2.90 Lakh

Note: fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

BSc Agriculture Colleges: Placements

Candidates can see best colleges for BSc Agriculture with placement below -

Top BSc Agriculture Colleges for Placements

Average Package Offered

ITM University Placements

INR 6 LPA

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research Placements

INR 4.5 LPA

Rama University Kanpur Placements

INR 5.5 LPA

Lovely Professional University Placements

INR 7 LPA

Phonics Group of Institutions Placements

INR 6.5 LPA

Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences Placements

INR 7.24 LPA

Vignan University Placements

INR 7.05 LPA

University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences Placements

INR 5 LPA

Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur Placements

INR 4.2 LPA

KL University Placements

INR 7.8 LPA

Note: data is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Popular BSc Agriculture Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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