University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Yes, University of Agricultural Sciences in Bangalore is worth considering if the student wishes to pursue a degree in Agricultural Sciences. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). In 2024, NIRF ranked UASB 11th in the 'Agriculture' category and 90th in the 'University' category. The university has signed several MoUs with 10 institutes including Monsanto Research Centre- Bangalore, ICGEB- New Delhi, Unilever Industries Pvt. Ltd.- Mumbai among others. 

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore offers courses with various specialisations. All the programs are offered in the stream of Agriculture. Popular courses with their specialisations are as follows:

• UG courses with specialisations: BSc in Sericulture, Food Technology, BTech in Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• PG courses with specialisations:  MSc in Apiculture, Horticulture, Biochemistry, MTech in Food Processing Technology, MBA in AgriBusiness Management
• Diploma in Sericulture and Agriculture

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS) was established in 1964. Initially, the university was established as UAS Bangalore by a legislative act. The university has 22 campuses, namely the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad, Raichur, among others. University of Agricultural Sciences has 6 affiliated colleges as well. The campuses are spread across central, southern, eastern, hilly, and coastal regions of India.

Yes, as a NRI student you can certainly apply for the programmes offered at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. However, NRI candidates should satisfy the eligibility criteria as stated by the university to get a seat at the university. The basic eligibility is to have passed a two years Pre-University course (Class 12 equivalent) with a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology subjects. For further information, related to UAS Bangalore NRI admission, students are advised to either visit the official website of the university or contact the admission help desk of the same.

UAS Bangalore provides seven undergraduate B.Sc. and B.Tech. degree programs within the Faculty of Agriculture. These programs span four years and are distributed across seven distinct campuses of the university. The fundamental eligibility requirement is to have successfully completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with relevant subjects.

B.Tech programs are available in the following specializations:

- Food Science

- Agricultural Engineering

B.Sc. degrees are offered in the following specializations:

- Agriculture

- Agriculture Maco. (Macro)

- Forestry

- Seri. (Sericulture)

- Agricultural Biotechnology

In their fourth year, the college will send students on unpaid internships. The effectiveness of students' work is the basis for recruitment. Nearly 80% of pupils receive a placement. Prominent hiring firms that come to our campus include ITC, Sula Vineyards, Akshaya Kalpa, and others.

5 lakh per annum is the median salary offered in this college by the top companies visiting the campus.