M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology 

at University of Agricultural Sciences, Vivek Nagar

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 is yet to release the course-specific placement data for BSc Hons departments. In the meantime, students can check out the NIRF report released by the university. As per the report, a total of 104 UG four-year students were placed during the 2023 placements. Moreover,  the median salary offered to UG four-year students stood at INR 5.5 LPA. 

Note: It is to be noted that the above placement data is not course-specific. It has been fetched from the official NIRF report. Moreover, the data is only for UG four-year courses offered by the university.

The total tuition fee for the UAS Bangalore BSc courses is INR 2.7 lakh. Other than this, students who wish to reside in hostels are also charged hostel fees. To know the other fees, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the university.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

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.

No, ICAR AIEEA is not mandatory for enroling into UAS Bangalore BSc Hons courses. The primary exam accepted by the university is KCET. For a few courses, the university accepts IACR AIEEA scores also. Other than this, as per an official document, the university may also accept CUET scores. Students who are seeking admission based on KCET scores must also take part in the subsequent KCET counselling process.