AGRICET 2025: Answer Keys, Result, Counselling, Seat Intake & Other Details

AGRICET 2026 ( AGRICET )

Ishita Chauhan
Updated on Jan 8, 2026 12:00 IST

By Ishita Chauhan, Retainer

AGRICET Exam 2026 will be conducted online. The tentative date of the exam is August 18, 2026, as per last year's trend. AGRICET Answer keys will be out in PDF form on the official portal. The objection window end date is expected to be the third week of August 2026. Students must click on the link below to access the Answer Keys PDF. The AGRICET Result will be out in the last week of September 2026. 

The AGRICET Application Fees vary based on the student's category and the total number of subject papers filled by them. The mode of payment to submit the Application Fees is online via UPI, Net Banking, Credit cards, and Debit cards.

To stay updated with the AGRICET events and dates, students must read this Shiksha article. We will provide the latest events related to the AGRICET Hall Ticket, Sample/Mock test papers, exam date, answer key, results and counselling process without missing a beat. 

Read More: AGRICET 2026: Last Minute Tips and Exam Day Guidelines

Table of contents
  • What is AGRICET?
  • AGRICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AGRICET 2026 Highlights
  • AGRICET Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • AGRICET 2026 Counselling Process
  • AGRICET Result 2026
  • AGRICET Answer Keys
  • AGRICET Exam 2026 Syllabus
  • AGRICET Exam 2026 Pattern
  • AGRICET Exam 2026 Preparation Tips
  • AGRICET Exam 2026 Application Process
  • AGRICET 2026 Admission Process
  • AGRICET Exam 2026 Admit Card
  • AGRICET 2026 FAQs
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What is AGRICET?

The Acharya N.G. Agricultural University (ANGRAU) conducts the Agriculture Common Entrance Test (AGRICET). Applications are invited from Diploma holders in Agriculture, Seed Technology, and Organic Farming for admission into the BSc (Hons) Agriculture Degree Programme. AGRICET is a state-level entrance exam which is conducted in online mode. The Entrance test is 1 hr and 30 minutes in duration, and the question paper consists of a total of 120 questions. All questions are objective type (multiple choice) only, and each question carries one mark. The question paper contains questions in the Telugu medium.

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AGRICET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AGRICET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Registration Process

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Application form

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Form Submission (without late fee)

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Form Submission (with late fee)

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Form Correction

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Hard copies to reach Convener

TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26

AGRICET 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
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AGRICET 2026 Highlights

Candidates can go through the AGRICET 2026 exam highlights from here:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

AGRICET (Agriculture Common Entrance Test)

Conducting Institute

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University

Exam Type

State level

Exam Frequency

Annually

Application Mode

Online

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Date

August 27, 2026 (tentative)

Exam Purpose

Admission to BSc (Hons) Agriculture Degree Programme

Exam Fees

INR 1400/- (for general candidates) and INR 700/- (for SC, ST & PH candidates)

Medium of Exam

Telugu Medium

Exam Duration

1 hr. 30 min

No. of Test Cities

13 cities across Andhra Pradesh

Exam Helpdesk No.

0863-2347101

Official Website

https://angrau.ac.in/

 

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AGRICET Eligibility Criteria 2026

To be eligible for the AGRICET exam for the academic session 2026-27, candidates must have completed classes 10 and 12 or equivalent from a recognised board. Candidates should secure a minimum of 50 per cent marks in aggregate, and students must have studied Physical Science and Biological Science as compulsory subjects in classes 10 and 12. 

  • Candidates should have passed two-year Diploma in Agriculture / Seed Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU / PJTSAU (those who are going to complete the diploma requirements in the 2026 can also apply).
  • Candidates should be at least 17 years of age as of 31st December, 2026, with an upper age limit of 22 years for all candidates and 25 years for SC, ST, and 27 years for PwD candidates.

Note: The candidates are eligible to write exam in their respective discipline only.

Reservation: As per rules of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The seats will be allocated in the ratio of 85% for local candidates and the remaining 15% seats will be treated as unreserved quota.

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AGRICET 2026 Counselling Process

The AGRICET counselling process starts after the result is announced. The starting date for the seat allotment process for AGRICET will be October 31, 2026, tentatively. The deadline to report to the university for the document verification process will be the first week of November 2026. 

As soon as students know they are eligible for the admission process, they should start preparing all the important documents needed during the counselling process. If have any confusion related to the documents, they must visit the official portal. They should also check out the instructions related to the counselling process.

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AGRICET Result 2026

The AGRICET Result will be out in the fourth week of September 2026. The result was released by the exam officials, Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, on their official portal. Students were told to go to the portal to check out their results or rankcard. 

Students need to use their login details to download their scorecard. Also, they must take a printout of their result and save it in the PDF format because they may need it during the admission process and during the AGRICET counselling process. When the result is out, the notice will be published on the official portal first, and therefore, students must rely on authentic information only. The qualified students will get the chance to study their preferred courses through the AGRICET exam. 

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AGRICET Answer Keys

AGRICET 2026 Answer keys will be declared on the official website in PDF form. The AGRICET 2026 Exam will be held on August 18, 2026, tentatively. It is going to be a computer-based Test, online. Students must visit the official portal or click on the link below to access the Answer Keys PDF. 

Click Here: AGRICET Answer Key: Diploma in Organic Farming

Click Here: AGRICET Answer Key: Diploma in Agriculture 

Click Here: AGRICET Answer Key: Diploma in Seed Technology

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AGRICET Exam 2026 Syllabus

Candidates need to stick to the AGRICET 2026 syllabus as all the questions in the entrance exam will be asked from the syllabus only. The questions will not be asked out of context. The AGRICET syllabus is based on Agriculture, Seed Technology and Organic Farming. The AGRICET syllabus is prescribed in the Telugu language. From general English to the subjects in the course, one needs to go through all the topics.

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AGRICET Exam 2026 Pattern

AGRICET Exam Pattern is prescribed by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University each year. As per the pattern, the candidates need to attempt 120 questions in 1 hr. 30 min. The question paper will contain objective/multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam highlights are given below:

AGRICET Exam Duration

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Total Questions

120 Questions

AGRICET Exam Format

MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Exam Medium

Telugu

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AGRICET Exam 2026 Preparation Tips

While preparing for AGRICET, students need to know the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus of the course applied for. Other than that, students need to prepare well and get all the right study material, prep books, and guides to ace the university-level entrance exam. The seats are limited and thousands of students appear for the Agricultural Common Entrance Test (AGRICET). Candidates must follow the steps mentioned below for AGRICET 2026 Preparation Tips:

Step 1: Know the AGRICET Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme and Syllabus.

Step 2: Get all the study material for AGRICET – Prep Books & Guides.

Step 3: Solve sample papers & previous years’ question papers.

Step 4: Revise as much as you can.

Step 5: Rest and take breaks.

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AGRICET Exam 2026 Application Process

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Here are the steps for candidates who wish to fill out the application form to appear for the AGRICET Exam.

Step 1: Pay the Application Fee

First, candidates had to pay the application fee via online mode via credit card/ debit card/ net banking. For this, candidates had to fill in the basic details such as diploma ID number, candidate's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, category and payment type. The application fee for AGRICET is tabulated below:

Category Application Fee  Late Fee
General INR 1,400/- INR 2,800/-
SC/ST/PH INR 700/- INR 1,400/-

Note: Once payment is made, it cannot be refunded under any circumstances, hence, the candidates had to ensure that they fulfil the specified eligibility criteria before submitting the online application for counselling.

Step 2: Check Payment Status

Candidates can check their payment status by filling in their mobile number and date of birth in "Know your payment status" tab.

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

The candidate had to apply online for AGRICET 2026 on the official website of the AGRICULTURE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST. Students had to enter the details as required on the application form and upload their respective passport-size photographs and signatures. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form correctly.

Step 4: Print the Application Form and Send the Hard Copy

After successful completion of online submission of application, the candidates were required to send the hardcopy of the submitted ONLINE application along with the following documents (by Regd. Post /Speed Post) to reach “The Convener, AGRICET-2026, O/o The Associate Dean, S.V.Agricultural College, Tirupati -517 502, A.P. on or before “10.08.2026”. List of documents to be attached with the hard copy of the ONLINE application are given below:

1. Hard copy of online submitted Application form.

2. Proof of Age (Birth certificate/Xerox copy of SSC certificate).

3. Attested copy of the marks statement of SSC.

4. Marks memorandum cum pass certificate of Diploma Course (or) Course Completion Certificate of Diploma issued by the Principal of the Polytechnic.

5. Latest Conduct certificate issued by the Head of the Institute last attended, indicating that he/she has never been found guilty of misconduct during the study period and never been fined and punished.

6. Latest Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST/BCs) issued by the Mandal Revenue Officer (not older than 6 months).

7. Proof of local status (last 7 years) through study or residence certificate.

8. Certificate issued by the concerned authorities in the case of Special categories like PH, NCC,Sports and CAP.

9. One self-attested passport-size photograph.

10. Payment acknowledgement (Transaction ID/UTR) paid through online for INR 1400/- for General and INR 700/- in case of SC/ST/PH candidates (or) in the event of late fee paid INR 2,800/- (INR 1400/- in case of SC/ST/PH).

Step 5: Download AGRICET Admit Card

Those who successfully filled and submitted their AGRICET application form could obtain the admit card (hall ticket) from the official website of AGRICET. Admit card is an important document which is required to be carried to the exam center.

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AGRICET 2026 Admission Process

The selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the AGRICET conducted by the Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University. After the merit list is issued by the university, a counselling session will be organised for selected students. The admission process is explained below in detail.

Step 1: Appear For AGRICET

AGRICET exam will be held at the state level. It is a written test of one hour and 30 minutes duration. Candidates are advised to check the exam pattern, syllabus and marking scheme before appearing for the exam. Candidates appearing for AGRICET Social Distance-Computer Based Testing (SD-CBT) are advised to bring the following items to the exam centres:

  • Mask
  • A pair of Hand Gloves
  • Personal Hand Sanitizer
  • Personal Transparent Drinking water bottle with water
  • A Simple pen
  • Admit Card
  • Identity Card issued by any statutory authority

Note: No other item will be permitted inside the exam centre. The admit card will clearly state the items permitted to be carried and that they are not permitted to carry anything else. Candidates will be told to switch off their mobile phones and deposit them at the designated location, to be collected while exiting.

Step 2: Declaration of Results

The merit list of the candidates will be displayed on the University website www.angrau.ac.in, and the eligible candidates shall be informed about the counselling date through the University website ONLY. For the preparation of the merit list, in case of more than one student securing the same combined score, the tie shall be resolved to decide the relative ranking by successively considering the following:
I. The total marks / OGPA obtained in Diploma
II. SSC Overall Grade Point or Marks Percentage
III. If the tie still persists, the date of birth of the concerned candidates, the older being given preference over the younger.

Step 3: Appear for Counselling

The counseling dates for admission will be displayed on the University website www.angrau.ac.in and will be held at the auditorium, RARS, LAM, Guntur. There will be different phases of counselling, depending on the seats left and the cut-offs.

Test Centres: The AGRICET exam will be held in 13 test centres across the state.

AGRICET Seat Intake

The total number of BSc (Hons) Agriculture seats (supernumerary) allotted to Diploma holders (20 per cent supernumerary) is tabulated below:

Institutions Allotment of seats to Diploma holders Total
Agriculture Seed Technology Organic Farming
University Agricultural Colleges 123 21 06 150
Affiliated Agricultural Colleges 39 07 02 48*
Total 162 28 8 198

Note: 48* seats out of 72 seats will be filled under convener quota i.e 8 seats under Convener and 4 seats for each college i.e 24 seats under Management Quota will be filled at the time of counseling from the merit list obtained from the AGRICET-2023 examination duly following the rules of reservation and presidential order.

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AGRICET Exam 2026 Admit Card

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The AGRICET Hall Tickets can be downloaded by entering the Registration Number of the applicant from the University website: www.angrau.ac.in, with the respective diploma specialisation (Agriculture/Seed Technology/Organic Farming), with indicated Entrance Test Centres.

The Hall ticket shall be presented at the Examination Hall, failing which the candidate will not be allowed for the test (if the photograph/signature is missing or blurred or invisible on Hall Ticket, paste your passport-size photograph & sign in the prescribed area duly attested by Gazetted Officer with seal and a Xerox copy of the same Hall Ticket is to be handed over to the invigilator). The AGRICET Hall Ticket will be released tentatively on August 9, 2026.

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AGRICET 2026 FAQs

Candidates must go through the following FAQs to gain AGRICET Exam-related information.

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