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RPCAU BSc Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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Total Tuition Fees 12K - 16K
Median Package 5.8L
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    Q:   How many UG students were placed during RPCAU placements?
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    As per the placement report 2023, a total of 232 UG students were placed. The table below showcases UG programme-wise students placed during the placement drive 2023:

    UG ProgrammeNo. of Students Placed (2023)
    BFSc (Fisheries)34
    BSc (Agriculture)89
    BSc (Community Science)16
    BSc (Horticulture)36
    BTech (Agriculture Engineering)26
    BTech (Biotechnology)31
    Q:   What is the average placement package offered at RPCAU?
    A: 

    RPCAU average package data is not released. However, according to RPCAU NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during RPCAU placements over the past three years is presented below:

    Particulars

    Median Package (2021)

    Median Package (2022)

    Median Package (2023)

    UG 4-year (BTech)

    INR 4.54 LPA

    INR 4.2 LPA

    INR 5.75 LPA

    PG 2-year  (MTech, MBA, MSc)

    INR 4.47 LPA

    INR 3.9 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    Q:   What is the BSc application fee at RPCAU?
    A: 

    The category-wise application fee of BSc at Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University payable while applying for the courses is mentioned below:

    CategoryApplication Fee
    General/OBCINR 500
    SC/STINR 250

    *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

    Q:   Where are RPCAU alumni placed?
    A: 

    According to unofficial sources, RPCAU alumni are working mostly in Education sector followed by Research and Operation sectors. The sector-wise RPCAU alumni placement statistics are presented below:

    Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Administration, IT, Business Development, Community & Social Service, Accounting, HR, Media & Communication, Sales and Customer Success & Support.

    The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

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    Q:   Is BSc Agriculture available at RPCAU?
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    Yes, BSc (Hons) in Agriculture is available at Agriculture Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University. The programme is offered in one of the affiliated college of RPCAU i.e., Tirhut College of Agriculture. The programme lasts for four years and is offered across eight semesters. Candidate must have twelve years of school education with PCB/PCMB/PCM to be eligible for the course. Further, students must also participate in the ICAR AIEEA (UG) exam to qualify for BSc admission at RPCAU.

    Q:   Are there any scholarship programmes for UG courses at RPCAU, Bihar?
    A: 

    Hi,

    Bihar students get a stipend as per their attendance and outside Bihar students need to maintain an OGPA of 7.0 or more for a 3000 stipend per month. Anyone can afford this university.

    ICAR conducts AIEEA-PG to 25% seats (100% seats of ICAR Deemed-to-be-Universities & Dr. RPCAU, Pusa)in Master degree programmes of agricultural universities under ICAR-AU system. Based on merit in this examination, the Candidates are awarded ICAR-PG Scholarship. 

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    RPCAU BSc Admission dates 2024

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    Q:   How to check Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University - RPCAU Cut off for UG round- wise seat allotment?
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    In order to verify the latest and most precise details on the deadline for UG round-wise seat distribution at RPCAU, I suggest going to the university's official website or getting in touch with the admission office directly. Cut-off scores and seat assignments are usually announced by universities through admissions notifications or on their official websites.

    The following are general actions you can take:

     

    Official Website: Go to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University's (RPCAU) official website. There's probably a section on admissions or UG admissions on the official website.

     

    Admissions area: On the website, look for the "UG Admissions" or "Admissions" area. The qualifying requirements, cut-off marks, and admissions procedure should all be covered in this section.

     

    Cut-off Information: Keep an eye out for any alerts or changes regarding the cut-off markings.

    Q:   What is the fees for UG courses at RPCAU, Bihar?
    A: 

    Hello Nishar Ahmed, this famous agricultural institution is a central university, and as such fees charged are quite low when compared with any other private institutions. It charges almost INR 61,000 per semester for engineering courses and INR 36,000 for all other undergraduate courses. Being a government entity everything charged is with transparent and is known to the students even before they take admission as it is displayed in a downloadable PDF format on its website. What is stated above is the total of different types of fees but it's exclusive of hostel charges. For anyone interested in knowing the details, I would recommend that this PDF file be downloaded and read in comfort.

    Best wishes to you.

    RPCAU BSc Admission 2024: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for BSc at RPCAU?
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    The total seat intakeo for BSc at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is around 110. Candidates must complete the entire admission process to be eligible for the BSc course. 

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    Q:   Which is better for BSc: RPCAU or Teerthanker Mahaveer University?
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    Find below a comparison between Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University and Teerthanker Mahaveer University located in the state of Bihar, to understant which university is better for the BSc course: 

    University NameBSc Tuition FeeMedian PackageTop Recruiters
    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural UniversityINR 12,000 - INR 16,000INR 4.20 LakhAditya Birla Group, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Axis Bank
    Teerthanker Mahaveer UniversityINR 4.90 LakhNR 3.60 LakhWipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra

    *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

    Q:   Is RPCAU BSc course costlier than Dr. C.V. Raman University BSc course?
    A: 

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is a central university, and Dr. C.V. Raman University (CVRU) is a private university located in the state of Bihar. Both universities offer BSc programs across multiple specializations, which are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The BSc fees at RPCAU range from around INR 12,000 to INR 16,000, while the BSc fees at CVRU are around INR 2.40 lakh. Therefore, the BSc course at RPCAU is not as expensive as the BSc course at Dr. C.V. Raman University.

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    RPCAU BSc FAQs 2024

    Q:   Does RPCAU offers BSc in Forestry?
    A: 

    Yes, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University does offer BSc in Forestry. The he programme is offered in one of the affiliated college of RPCAU i.e.,  Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture and Forestry. The programme lasts for four years and is offered across eight semesters. Candidate must have twelve years of school education with PCB/PCMB/PCM to be eligible for theBSc in Forestry. Further, students must also participate in the ICAR AIEEA (UG) exam to qualify for BSc admission. 

    Q:   Which entrance exam does RPCAU accepts for BSc course?
    A: 

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University accepts all India entrance examination - ICAR AIEEA UG exam conducted by NTA across India. The exam is conducted for admission to 100% seats at RPCAU for unddergraduate programme in Agriculture and Allied Science. Candidates must firsyt clear the exam and then proceed with admission at RPCAU's official website.

    Q:   What is the ICAR AIEEA Counselling process for BSc admission at RPCAU?
    A: 

    ICAR AIEEA UG exam is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted by NTA across India. After completing the exam, NTA conducts counselling for the ICAR AIEEA UG exam in online mode. Candidates who pass the exam and are declared eligible for registration and choice filling for online counselling by ICAR will only be considered for allocation of subject and the Agricultural University. 

    The schedule for online counseling will be notified on the official website of ICAR after the declaration of the result. The admission and scholarship 

    Q:   Can I join RPCAU BSc programme without ICAR AIEEA?
    A: 

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University BSc admissions are granted basis of the Competitive Entrance Examination named All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture & Allied Science (AIEEA) conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The selection of candidates is also subject to reservation policy as per the Central Government rules. However, candidates must first qualify for the eligibility criteria of BSc (Hons), whichc includes twelve years of school education with PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture.

    Q:   Which BSc specialisations are offered at RPCAU?
    A: 

    BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons)Forestry, BSc (Hons) Community Science, and BSc (Hons) Horticulture are some of the BSc specialisations offered at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University. The course lasts for four years and is spread across eight semesters. Each semester's curriculum follows the credit systems consisting of 110 working days.

    Q:   What is the fees for BSc course at RPCAU?
    A: 

    The BSc course fee at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University ranges from INR 12,000 - INR 16,000*. The fee is the total tuition fee for one year. Further, the tuition fee might include components such as registration fees, development fees, university registration fees, etc. Candidates must pay the RPCAU course fee to finalise their BSc seats at RPCAU. This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

    Q:   How are BTech placements at RPCAU?
    A: 

    RPCAU BTech placement data is not released. However, the key highlights of RPCAU UG 4-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

    Particulars

    UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2021)

    UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)

    UG 4-Year Placement Statistics (2023)

    Median package

    INR 4.54 LPA

    INR 4.2 LPA

    INR 5.75 LPA

    Total students

    134

    206

    241

    Students placed

    13

    19

    75

    Students opted for higher studies

    47

    79

    161

    Q:   What package can MBA students expect after completing the degree from RPCAU?
    A: 

    RPCAU MBA salary package data is not released. However, according to RPCAU NIRF report 2024, the median package offered over the past three years during PG 2-year placements is presented below:

    Particulars

    Median Package (2021)

    Median Package (2022)

    Median Package (2023)

    PG 2-year 

    INR 4.47 LPA

    INR 3.9 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters that visited RPCAU campus during the recent placement drive?
    A: 

    The list of top recruiters during RPCAU placements 2024 is presented below:

    RPCAU Top Recruiters 2024

    Reliance Retail

    TAFE

    Rallis India Limited

    Yara

    Satya MicroCapital Ltd

    Mahindra

    Mother Dairy

    Dhosa Fincare

    Jeevika

    Paradeep Phosphates Limited

    Q:   Do RPCAU students get placement?
    A: 

    Yes, RPCAU students get placement. Companies such as Mother Dairy, Mahindra and Reliance Retail viisted the campus during RPCAU placements 2024. Further, according to Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of RPCAU placements over the past three years are presented below:

    Particulars

    UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2021)

    UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)

    UG 4-Year Placement Statistics (2023)

    Median package

    INR 4.54 LPA

    INR 4.2 LPA

    INR 5.75 LPA

    Total students

    134

    206

    241

    Students placed

    13

    19

    75

    Students opted for higher studies

    47

    79

    161

    Particulars

    PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

    PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

    PG 2-Year Placement Statistics (2023)

    Median package

    INR 4.47 LPA

    INR 3.9 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    Total students

    215

    222

    206

    Students placed

    49

    71

    122

    Students opted for higher studies

    39

    85

    80

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    Answered 2 years ago

    Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University at Pusa, Samastipur in Bihar even though formed in the year 2016, traces its origin to the Agricultural Research Institute and College formed in the year 1905. With such a legacy, it's no surprise that this institution is famous across the world for

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    Hello Nishar Ahmed, Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University at Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar even though formed only in 2016, can trace it's origin to an agricultural research institute formed way back in 1905. It's predecessor, started engineering graduation courses in the year 1982 and presen

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    Answered 2 years ago

    RPCAU specializes in agriculture and is well-regarded for its contributions to agricultural education and research.

     Millia Institute of Technology focuses on engineering and technology programs. Choose based on your interest – agriculture for RPCAU or engineering for Millia Institute of Technology.

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    Answered 2 years ago

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University has a good placement record for its students. Here are some key points about the placements at RPCAU:
    A total of 232 UG and 245 PG students were placed during RPCAU placements 2023.
    The alumni of RCPAU are working in various sectors, with Education (

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    Answered 2 years ago

    Admission to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) is based on the Competitive Entrance Examination named All India CUET. The selection of candidates is also subject to the reservation policy as per the Central Government. For undergraduate programs like B.Sc. Agriculture, Home

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