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“Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man.” – George Washington
Agriculture is not just about growing crops it is the backbone of the economy and one of the key driver of innovation, growth and sustainability.
Rightly said by MS Swaminathan, “If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right in the country. It offers immense opportunities for those who want to combine innovation with impact. It is a field with endless opportunities.
With the global population growing and climate change reshaping ecosystems, Agriculture is at the forefront of innovation. This field offers unmatched opportunities to make a difference. From feeding nations to conserving the planet, agriculture is more than a career—it’s a chance to shape the future.
| Program
| Focus Area | Career Opportunities |
| B.Sc. in Agriculture | Crop management, soil science, agricultural economics
| Agricultural Officer, Farm Manager |
| B.Sc. in Horticulture | Fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants | Horticulture Expert, Floriculturist |
| B.Sc. in Forestry | Wildlife conservation, forest management
| Forest Officer, Environmental Scientist |
| Bachelor’s in veterinary science | Animal health and livestock management | Veterinary Surgeon, Livestock development officer |
| B. Tech in Agricultural Engineering
| Farm machinery, irrigation systems, technology | Agricultural Engineer, Tech Specialist |
| Bachelor’s in Fisheries Science
| Aquaculture, marine biology | Fisheries Officer, Aquaculturist |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, or Agriculture as core subjects.
Minimum 45-60% marks (varies by institution).
2. Age Limit
Minimum: 17 years
Maximum: 23-25 years (varies by university).
3. Domicile and Reservation
State universities may require a domicile certificate. Reserved seats as per government norms.
Admission Process
Admission is through entrance exams
1. National-Level Exams
• NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test):
Required for BVSc. (Veterinary Science) admissions in most institutions, conducted in the month of May through National Testing Agency.
For more information check their official website:
• CUET (Common University Entrance Test):
For admission to various Agricultural and Allied Sciences across India
Exam will be conducted in the month of March through National Testing Agency
Check their official website for all the regular updates: https://exams.nta.ac.in/
2. State-Level Exams
Almost each State has its own entrance exam for affiliated colleges and State Agricultural Universities
| State | Exam | Courses Offered |
| Andhra Pradesh | AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, B. Tech (Agri Engineering) |
| Telangana | TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, B. Tech (Food Science) |
| Karnataka | KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.Sc. (Forestry), B. Tech (Food Technology), B. V. Sc. |
| Maharashtra | MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.Sc. (Fisheries), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP PAT (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Agriculture Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Forestry), Dairy Technology |
| Chhattisgarh | CG PAT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Agriculture Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), Dairy Technology |
| Rajasthan | JET Agriculture (Joint Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B. Tech (Food Technology), B.Sc. (Horticulture), Dairy Technology |
| Uttar Pradesh | UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
| Bihar | BCECE Agriculture (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), Dairy Technology |
| Punjab | PAU CET (Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B. Tech (Dairy Technology), B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
| Gujarat | GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| Haryana | LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test for Agriculture and Allied Sciences) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering) |
| Himachal Pradesh | HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| West Bengal | WBJEE Agriculture (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering) |
| Tamil Nadu | TNAU Entrance Exam (Tamil Nadu Agricultural University) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| Kerala | KEAM (Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.V.Sc. & AH, B.Sc. (Horticulture), Fisheries Science |
| Odisha | OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Entrance Exam) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.V.Sc. & AH |
| Assam | AAU VET (Assam Agricultural University Veterinary Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.V.Sc. & AH |
| Jharkhand | JCECE (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Forestry), Fisheries Science |
| Jammu & Kashmir | SKUAST-J/K Entrance Exam (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) B. Sc. (Forestry), B. Sc. (Fisheries), B.V.Sc. & AH |
| Uttarakhand | GBPUAT (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology) Entrance Exam | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.V.Sc. & AH, B. Tech (Agri Engineering) |
| Manipur | CAU Entrance Exam (Central Agricultural University) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
| Tripura | TJEE (Tripura Joint Entrance Examination) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) |
| Goa | GCET (Goa Common Entrance Test) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
| Mizoram | MZU Entrance Exam (Mizoram University) | B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
Universities offering BSC Agriculture & Allied Sciences
Universities offering Undergraduate degree are categories into 4 groups
1. Deemed Universities and Courses offered:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science
• B. Tech. Agricultural Engineering
• B. Tech. Biotechnology
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
• B. Tech (Diary Technology)
Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly
• BVSc & AH
• B. Tech Biotechnology
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai
• No Courses for UG
Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun
• No Courses for UG
2. Central Agricultural Universities
• Central Agricultural University Imphal,
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur
• Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi
3. Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Nagaland University, Lumami
• Vishwa Bharti, Shantiniketan
4. State Agricultural Universities (SAUs): 64+ Universities offer admission for BSc Agriculture and other Allied sectors
Click here to get complete details of State Agriculture Universities & Courses offered by various universities
https://accreditation.icar.gov.in/List%20of%20Accredited.htm
Private Universities (Few are mentioned in the list)
| University Name | Website |
| Lovely Professional University, Punjab | |
| Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh | |
| Amity University, Noida | |
| ICFAI University, Tripura | |
| Manipal University, Jaipur | |
| Chitkara University, Punjab | |
| Karunya University, Coimbatore | |
| VIT University, Vellore | |
| University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
| |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | |
| Chandigarh University, Punjab | |
| Jagannath University, Jaipur | |
| Galgotias University, Noida | |
| Sharda University, Noida | |
| SRM University, Amravati | |
| Shyam University, Rajasthan | |
| Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad
| |
| Centurion University, Odisha |
For detailed information about the individual Universities, pl visit their official websites.
Hariprasad S K
Ph.D. Scholar, Seed Science and Technology
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi