BCKV - Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya West Bengal - Other Answered Questions

Yes, you can get direct admission to Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) depending on the course and your eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons.) in AgricultureTo be admitted to this undergraduate course, you must have at least 50% in 12th. Doctoral DegreeIn-service candidates who have worked for at least three years in a government organization, institute, or university can apply for admission to the Doctoral Degree program. Sports QuotaYou can apply for admission under the Sports Quota for undergraduate courses. You can apply online through the BCKV website. The intake capacity for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may change, so you should follow the current admission notification.

Admissions in BCKV generally begin in May-June every year. Calendar: Application opens-May 15th, Closes-June 15th, Counseling-June 20-30th Program-wise dates differ Eligible candidates: 10+2 with PCB/PCM Courses offered: UG -B.Tech, PG -M.Tech, PhD Total no. of seats: 1,200 in UG, 500 in PG, 100 in PhD Reservation: SC-22%, ST-6%, OBC-17%, PH-3% Application fee: 600 for General Category, 300 for others.

Admission to BCKV is moderately competitive. Key statistics:10,000+ applicants for 1,200 UG seats (8:1 ratio)50% cutoff in WBJEE/JEE MainEligibility: 10+2 with PCB/PCM with minimum 45% for General Category and 40% for Reserved CategoryReservation: 22% SC, 6% ST, 17% OBC, 3% PHSelection criteria: Entrance exam (60%), 10+2 marks (40%)Counseling rounds: 3-4Document verification and payment of Fees complete AdmissionEligibility criteria do not guarantee any admission because of the limited seats available.

The highest salary package offered at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in West Bengal is reported to be as high as 25 LPA. The median salary for the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture programme at BCKV in 2023 was INR 4.50 Lakh. The median salary for the B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering programme at BCKV in 2022 was INR 4.50 Lakh. Some of the top recruiting companies for BCKV include:Syngenta, Flipkart, ADA, FCI, NABARD, and IFFCO. Some of the top roles offered at BCKV include: AFO, Sales trainee, ADO, Agriculture Minister, and Directors of several institutions

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya's hostel fees range from 1,200 to 2,500 INR per month. Breakdown:- Admission fee: 100 INR (one-time)- Seat rent: 600-1,200 INR/month- Mess charge: 1,500-2,000 INR/month- Electricity and water: 200-500 INR/month- Total capacity: 1,200 seats across 10 hostels- Occupancy: 2-3 students per room- Facilities: 24/7 security, Wi-Fi, gym, common room, canteen- Refundable security deposit: 5,000 INRNote: Fees subject to change; contact university administration for the latest information.

Of course, there are a number of scholarships provided by Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya to enable students to continue their pursuit of academic study. Other scholarships include the University Research Scholarship that awards 18,000 rupees to PhD scholars every month for two years and 20,000 rupees to eligible doctoral scholars of the third year. It grants 8,000 rupees to meritorious students as a merit-cum-means scholarship valid up to four years. Also, the ICAR-SRF scholarship for Ph.D. is available which will be ranging between 15,000 to 17,500 per month considering the year of study. Such schemes try to open access and facilities for the students studying agriculture. 

Food quality in the hostel mess is satisfactory. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are mixed, and regional cuisine is provided. Four times meals are distributed in a month, with a varied menu that includes 10-15 breakfast items, and 20-25 items for lunch and dinner. Hygiene and cleanliness are upheld and maintained regularly. The mess charges range from 2,500 to 3,000 INR. Students give food quality 3.5/5. Special dietary arrangements are made available considering medical conditions. The mechanism to provide a vent through student feedback includes regular surveys and mess committee meetings to address such concerns.

BCKV's WBJEE Cut off varies with courses and category:General: 120-150 (B.Tech Agricultural Engineering), 100-130 (B.Tech Food Processing Engineering)SC: 80-110 (B.Tech Agricultural Engineering), 60-90 (B.Tech Food Processing Engineering)ST: 60-90 (B.Tech Agricultural Engineering), 50-80 (B.Tech Food Processing Engineering)OBC: 100-130 (B.Tech Agricultural Engineering), 80-110 (B.Tech Food Processing Engineering)Rank-wise cut-off: B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: General (5,000-8,000), SC (15,000-20,000), ST (20,000-25,000)B.Tech Food Processing Engineering: General (8,000-12,000), SC (20,000-25,000), ST (25,000-30,000)

Some notable alumni of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) include:Dr. Anupam Barik: Works in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India Dr. Sanjib Bandyopadhyay: Works in IMD, RMC Kolkata Dr. Anupam Kashyapi: Works in IMD Thingreingam Irenaus K. S.: Works as a lecturer in Tripura Agril College Hammyelliende Talang: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) Julius Uchoi: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) Natasa Gurung: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) Satarupa Sanyal: A filmmaker Tapas Kumar Kundu: A molecular biologist and laureate of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and N-BIOS Kaustuv Sanyal: A molecular biologist and laureate of N-BIOS Utpal Nath: A molecular geneticist at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore Tirthankar Roy: A hydrologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kanishka Bhunia: An Assistant Professor of Food Process Engineering at IIT Kharagpur Many BCKV alumni work in teaching at agricultural universities, in administrative services in state governments, or as officers and managers in banks

BCKV has a dedicated TPC, which offers successful placement opportunities. Some main statistics: TPC team: 10+Placement percentage: 90%Top recruiters: 50+ companies (including Reliance, TATA, IFFCO, NFL)Average salary: 4.5-6.5 LPAthe highest salary offered: 12 LPAInternship: 100%Organized by:100+ companies in last 5 yearsPlacement Cities: India, abroadSector-wise placements are: Agr-industry (40%), Academia (20%), Research (15%), Govt. (10%) and Private (15%)Alumni network: 10,000+ worldwideMain TPC activities: Career counseling, soft skills, and industry interfaces.