Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

Nivedha Kamatchi Nivedha Kamatchi | Aug 29, 2022
Nivedha Kamatchi
Nivedha Kamatchi

Updated on - Aug 29, 2022

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University was established in the year October 2016 considering the importance of this land in agricultural research, the Govt. of India decided to change the status of Rajendra Agricultural University from the State Agricultural University (SAU) to Central Agricultural University (CAU) and was renamed as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University. To accomplish this a bill was passed by the Parliament on May 28, 2016, which was enacted as Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016 with effect from October 07, 2016. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Certificate Course Registration is ongoing. The deadline for the registration is Jan 20, 2024.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission 2024

The college offers various courses on UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels. Admission to all the degree programs shall be made through the Competitive Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The reservation policy is as per Central Government rules. There are five faculties in the university in the disciplines of Agriculture, Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Basic Sciences, Humanities & Home Science, besides the college of agriculture, fisheries, and institute of dairy technology. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offers six undergraduate degree programs, thirty-three postgraduate programs, and eighteen Ph.D. programs. It is also the only university to provide an MBA in Agribusiness program. Admission in the various courses offered is done on the basis of marks scored in the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE).

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University UG Admission 2024

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc), and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) are the courses offered at a UG level. These courses have various different specializations offered under them which are mentioned in the table below: 

Course

Specialization

B.Sc.

Agriculture

Home Science

B.F.Sc.

Fisheries Science

B.Tech.

Agricultural Engineering

Biotechnology

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University UG Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

Candidates must clear the previous 10+2 examination from a recognized University. The candidates must be a permanent resident of the State of Bihar or a domicile of the Bihar State in case of 85% seats to be filled up through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination.

Course

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc.

  • Candidates who wish to pursue this course must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combination or Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combinations

  •  Students having passed I.Sc. examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Agriculture The course duration would be 4 years

B.F.Sc.

  • Candidates must clear the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to become eligible

B.Tech.

  • Candidates must clear the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combination to be eligible

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University PG Admission 2024

The college offers various courses at the PG level. Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Technology (M.Tech) are the PG courses offered under various different specializations. 

Course

Specialization

M.Sc

Agricultural Biotechnology

Agronomy

Entomology

Plant Pathology

Plant Breeding & Genetics

Soil Science

Extension Education

Plant Physiology

Agricultural Statistics

Nematology

Agril. Biotechnology

Food & Nutrition

Home Science Extension Education and Communication Management

Family Resource Management

Processing & Food Engineering

Soil and Water Engineering

Food & Nutrition

Home Science Extension Education & Communication Management

Family Resource Management

MBA

Agribusiness

M.Tech (Agril Engg)

Soil & Water Engineering

Processing & Food Engineering

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University PG Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

Candidates must complete their UG courses in any relevant stream from a recognized university to become eligible. Candidate must have passed a Bachelor’s degree examination from a recognized university in the concerned field under 10+2+4/10+6 years degree.

Course

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc

  • Candidates must complete B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/ Sericulture/Microbiology/B.Tech. Bio-Technology/B.Tech Dairy Technology/B.V Sc. &A.H./B.Sc. Home Science/ B.Sc. Community Science/ B.Tech.Food Technology with at least 55% minimum aggregate to become eligible

MBA

  • Candidates must have a B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engg., Dairy Technology, Fisheries, Food Sciences / Technology, Forestry, Horticulture, Home Science, Veterinary Science, Biotechnology and Science Subjects (candidates of SC and ST categories with 55% marks and candidates of all other categories with 60% marks in aggregate) to become eligible

M.Tech (Agril Engg)

  • Candidates must have B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical / Civil / Electrical/Electronics/Production Engg degree to become eligible

M.F.Sc.

  • Candidates must have a B.F.Sc degree

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Ph.D. Admission 2024

The college also offers courses on a Ph.D. level. Indian nationals having passed a Master’s Degree in the concerned subject from any recognized university in India and abroad are eligible for these courses. 

Course

Specialization

Ph.D

Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural Economics

Entomology

Plant Breeding & Genetics

Plant Pathology

Plant Physiology

Soil Science

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Ph.D.  Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Admission Criteria

Course

Specialization

Eligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Agricultural Biotechnology

  • Candidates must complete their M.Sc. (Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. Mol. Biology & Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.)Mol. Biology &Biotechnology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Mol. Biology to become eligible

Agricultural Economics

  • Candidates must complete M.Sc. (Ag.) Economics/ Dairy Economics/ Animal Husbandry Economics/ Fisheries Economics

Entomology

  • Candidates must complete their M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology / Plant Protection with Specialization in Entomology

Plant Breeding & Genetics

  • Candidates must complete M. Sc. (Ag.) Plant Breeding & Genetics / M. Sc. (Ag.) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M. Sc. (Ag.) Genetics

Plant Pathology

  • Candidates must complete M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology / Plant Protection with specialization in Plant Pathology

Plant Physiology

  • Candidates must complete Master’s degree in Plant Physiology / Crop Physiology

Soil Science

  • Candidates must complete M.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science / M. Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Application Form 2024

Below are the steps to be followed by the candidates to apply for any of the courses mentioned above

  • The college accepts online form of application
  • The application forms are available on the official website of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University admissions 2024.
  • On the official website, select the online application form.
  • After filling the application form, send the form along with the required documents to the college mail
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University fee structure is available on the official website of the college

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission Helpline

RPCAU Contact Details

Address

Pusa

Samastipur - 848125

Bihar, India

Phone number

06274-240226, 06274-240239

Email-Id

vc@rpcau.ac.in, registrar@rpcau.ac.in, psvc@rpcau.ac.in

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission FAQs

How many seats are available for B.Tech Bio-Technology?

55 seats are available for B.Tech Bio-Technology.

What are the eligibility criteria for M.Sc in Food and Nutrition?

B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science/ Community Science is the minimum eligibility criteria for M.Sc in food and nutrition.

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