Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

No, in order to get admission to the ANGRAU MSc course, candidates must have appeared for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam. It is a national-level test conducted by NTA. Admissions are purely entry-based. Based on the AIEEA scores, students are shortlisted for further admission process. Moreover, during the final selection, these exam scores are given around 60% weightage. The better the score, the more the chances of getting admission.

ANGRAU selection process for MSc admissions comprises of two major parameters. i.e. entrance test scores and performance in the UG exams. The university accepts the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA). Moreover, the weightae assigned to each parameter is as follows:

• AIEEA scores: 70%
• Academic Background: 30%

This implies that while making the selection for the MSc programme, more weightage is given to the AIEEA marks. Thus, students with higher scores in the entrance exam may have better chances of admission.

As per the latest placement information, 45 students were placed during PG-2 year placements in 2023. Tabulated below is the total strength and the number of students placed over the past three years of placements:

Note: The above details are not course-specific.

ANGRAU seats are subject to fulfilment of the reservation policy. As per the policy, the university has reserved a total of 21% of the seats for admission of SC/ST category students. Following is the category-wise bifurcation of SC/ST seats:

• 15% of seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SC) category
• 6% of seats have been reserved for the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category

After completion of the shortlisting process, selected students must report to the allocated institute with the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Migration certificate
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

The application fee for ANGRAU MSc courses varies depending on the category of the candidates. Tabulate below is the category-wise bifurcation of application fees for MSc:

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

The admission process for ANGRAU MSc courses starts with the application form filling. The form can be accessed by visiting the official website of the university. Moreover, the form enquires about basic personal and academic details such as name, address, UG marks, etc. After that, candidates must upload scanned copies of the required documents. Lastly, they must pay the application fee and submit the form.

Yes, ANGRAU has set an upper limit for admission to its various postgraduate courses, including the MSc. As per official sources, the upper age limit for applying to an MSc course is 40 years as of Jul 1 of the year of admission. It is important to note that this information has been sourced from official sources. However, it is subject to change at the discretion of the concerned authorities. Interested students are advised to get in touch with the university directly to confirm the same before applying.

The eligibility criteria is different for each specialisation. Check out the following:

• Plant Physiology, Plant Sciences, Physical Sciences, Entomology and Nematology, Agronomy - A BSc (Agriculture), BSc Hons (Agriculture) degree of four years duration
• Social Sciences, Statistical Sciences - A BSc (Agriculture), BSc Hons (Agriculture), BSc (CA & BM) degree of four years duration
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - Completed a BSc Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, BSc Hons (Agriculture) of four years duration