Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture 

at University of Agricultural Sciences, Vivek Nagar

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.

Students applying through the Agri-Quota need to submit the documents at the time of application for the desired course at UAS Bangalore. Depending on the centre for which the student had specified in KEA application, the candidates will have to submit the following documents:

• CET admission ticket
• Certificate issued by the Tahsildar/ acknowledgement with RD number (for Agriculturist/labour in agriculture and allied sector)
• Family tress (Vamshavruksha) issed by the Tahsildar in case of undivded family for Agriculture Quota 
• Income Certificate
• Affadavit stating that agriculture is their only source of income
• Salary Certificate (if applicable)

No, UAS Bangalore BSc Hons admissions are entrance-based. The university accepts valid KCET scores for admission to its BSc courses. Students seeking admission to this programme must register and appear for the aforementioned exam. Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat via KCET counselling. Apart from KCET, the university accepts ICAR AIEEA scores for few courses.

Yes, the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore offers specialised courses under its BSc programme. Some of the specialisations popular among students are  Agriculture, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sericulture, etc. All these courses run for a duration of four years. In the fourth year of course, students get to indulge in research work and gain hands-on experience. 

The KCET rank required to get in UAS Bangalore BSc courses varies according to category and choice of course. As per the 2024 cutoff data, the closing rank for the first round ranged from 17051 to 17717. When compared, it was observed that BSc in Agriculture stood as the most competitive specialisation.

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.

Once all the UAS Bangalore BSc seats are allocated, students are required to pay the first installment of the fees to confirm their seat. At this stage, students are usually required to pay the first installment of the tuition fees. Apart from this, they may also be required to pay a one-time fee to secure their admission.

University of Agricultural Science Bangalore BSc courses run for a duration of four years. With this course, the university offers a wide range of specialisations. Moreover, the total fees amount to around INR 2.7 lakh. It is to be noted that this fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Pursuing a BSc course offered by UAS Bangalore helps students develop an understanding of Agriculture and related studies. Some of the concepts that students learn about are Crop Management, Horticulture, Soil Science,  Sericulture, and more. However, in today's job market, having only theoretical knowledge will not help students in landing a dream job. Students are encouraged to also pursue various skill-based courses to become industry-ready. Moreover, those who wish to gain some hands-on exposure can also look out for various internships and live projects.

Yes,  BSc is available at UAS Bangalore. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations, including Agriculture. Mentioned below are the key highlights of this programme:

• Mode: Regular
• Duration: Four years
• Accepted exam: KCET (few seats are offered via ICAR AIEEA/CUET)
• Fees: INR 2.7 lakh