BAU - Birsa Agricultural University

The study in this college is very efficient. It is the cheapest among all the Agriculture colleges in India. The facilities provided such as classrooms, library, computer cell, hostel are much high in comparison to the fees. The infrastructure is very nice. There are provision of merit scholarship for top 5 students of a batch and also government e kalayan scholarship for economically backward students. The college is suitable for both socio-economically forward and backward students.

Each semester fees are different approximately 3500 rupees per semester. E -Kalyan scholarships are available for students except for the general category and only for the Jharkhand domicile students. ICAR selected students also get scholarships from the ICAR. Many componies came here for campus selection. Like dairy, fertilizer or seed companies.Since this is a State funded State Agricultural University (SAU) and ICAR accredited, college fees are not much. And especially this university has a very low raw fee i.e, only Rs. 10k/year including all facilities. You can also avail various scholarships under State Schemes and also you get some prize money if you rank top.

Eligibility Criteria for BAU MBA Agri Business Admission 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Biological Science & Food Processing/Technology will be eligible for the course. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination may apply but completion of degree is required before Group Discussion and interview. Candidates of SC & ST categories with 55% marks and candidates of all other categories with 60 % marks are eligible. Candidates with good CAT score will be considered and be exempted from the written test.

Name of the Test:Written Test

• English Language Comprehension: 35 marks

• Mathematical Ability: (10th Standard): 35 marks

• Data Understanding and ability (understanding of graphs, tables etc.): 35 marks

• Agriculture and allied Sciences: 35 marks

• Total (A): 140 marks

2. Group Discussion: 40 marks

3. Interview: 20 marks

Total Full Marks (A+B+C): 200 marks

Seats and Reservation Policy:

• There are 40 seats in MBA (Agribusiness) Post graduate degree programme. Out of which 50% seats are reserved for the residents of Jharkhand. Reservation policy of the state government shall be applicable.

Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi was inaugurated by Late Smt. Indira Gandhi former Prime Minister of India on June 26, 1981. It is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).  It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Agricultural, and Forestry.

BAU Ranchi cut off is based on the marks decided by the University and the number of candidates appeared for exam. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks to apply for further admission process. On the other hand, the general category cutoff falls between 80 and 90 for score and between 1 and 100 for general category cutoff rank, according to the prior data. In addition to the BAU written exam, which is necessary for admission to the PhD programme, BAU also administers its own entrance tests, such as the CET for UG courses and the MET for PG courses. Candidates for the MBA programme must have graduated with 60% or above in any discipline from an accredited university.