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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.

Table of contents
  • Popular BSc Agriculture Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BSc Agriculture Colleges in India
  • Popular BSc Agriculture Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular BSc Agriculture Colleges in India

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8 - 8.5 LPA
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3.4

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23.4 K - 6.2 L
6 LPA
5 Courses
900 - 1.2 K
12 - 24 LPA
30 K - 2.7 L
3.5 - 5 LPA
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Popular Private BSc Agriculture Colleges in India

6 Courses
1.23 L - 1.64 L
4.6
1.44 L - 1.56 L
3 LPA
3.61 L - 11.55 L
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Popular BSc Agriculture Specializations

Following are the most popular BSc Agriculture Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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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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Priya Verma

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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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Vridhi

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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.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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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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Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

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Answered a month ago

Refer to the table below for more on private colleges with the best BSc Agriculture placements in India -

Private CollegesAverage Placements
Apex UniversityINR 15 LPA
SR UniversityINR 10 LPA
Rama University, KanpurINR 8.5 LPA
Phonics UniversityINR 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.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Refer to the table below -

CollegesAverage Package
Annamalai UniversityINR 4.22 - 13.55 LPA
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural SciencesINR 13.5 LPA
Calcutta UniversityINR 9.2 LPA
Banaras Hindu UniversityINR 8 - 9 LPA
Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu UniversityINR 7.5 - 9 LPA
Odisha University of AgricultureINR 5.61 - 8.28 LPA

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.

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Diya Nihalani

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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Diya Nihalani

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

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Diya Nihalani

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Raj Priya

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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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Abhilashi University BSc Agriculture placements highlights 2024 are mentioned below:

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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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Nishtha Karan

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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Rachit Saxena

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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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Diya Nihalani

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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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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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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Ishita Chauhan

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