B.Sc Agriculture: Course Details, Fees, Eligibility, Admission 2026

 B.Sc Agriculture Admission 2026: Admission Procedure, Course Details, Eligibility

B.Sc. Agriculture is one of the most promising career paths in India. It offers a perfect mix of traditional farming knowledge and modern agri-tech innovations like drones, AI, and precision farming. Admission to a B.Sc. Agriculture program mainly happens through entrance exams at the national, state, or university level. For the 2026 academic session, the process follows these standard steps:

Eligibility:

• Academic Qualification: Completion of 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology, Mathematics, or Agriculture.
• Minimum Marks: Usually a minimum aggregate of 50%–60% for General category students, with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC).
• Age Limit: Generally at least 16 or 17 years old by December 31, 2026. 

Course Details:

Course Duration:4 Years (8 Semesters)

Specializations: Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Forestry

Average Fees: ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year (varies by college)

Average Starting Salary: ₹3 LPA – ₹6 LPA

Career Opportunities: Agricultural Officer, Agronomist, Horticulturist, Farm Manager, Agri-Business Manager, Research Scientist

Choose an Admission Route:

You can secure admission through three main pathways:

• National Entrance Exams: The most prominent is CUET (UG), which is now used for admission to several central universities and ICAR-affiliated institutions. The ICAR AIEEA (UG) is the primary gateway for 15%–20% of seats in state agricultural universities.
• State-Level Entrance Exams: Most states conduct their own tests for the remaining 80%–85% of seats in their respective government colleges. Examples include:
• MHT CET (Maharashtra)
• KCET (Karnataka)
• KEAM (Kerala)
• UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh)
• BCECE (Bihar)

• University-Specific Exams & Direct Admission: Some private and deemed universities like LPU (LPUNEST) or SAGE University (SEE) conduct their own exams. A few private colleges offer direct admission based solely on 12th-grade merit. 

Application Process:

• Appear for Exam: Tests usually cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Math/Agriculture.
• Counselling: Qualified candidates are called for counselling where they choose their preferred colleges based on their rank.
• Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and availability. You must then verify original documents and pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.

Important Dates for 2026:

• CUET (UG) 2026: Registrations Last Date.

Online Submission of Application Form:  03-30 January 2026 (up to 11.50 PM)

Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI: 31 January 2026 (up to 11.50 PM)

Correction in Particulars: 02-04 February 2026 (up to 11.50 PM)

Announcement of the City of Examination To be announced later on the website

Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website To be announced later on the website

Date of Examination:  11-31 May 2026 (Tentative)

Registration will be online at  https://cuet.nta.nic.in

• KEAM 2026: Registration Last Date.

Apply on or before 31-01-2026, 05:00 PM.

Registration will be online at https://cee.kerala.gov.in/keamonline2026/

• State Exams: Most state-level notifications are released between February and April.