Rajendra Agricultural University Samastipur (RPCAU SAMASTIPUR) - Admission

Central University

UGC

Patna, Bihar

Central University

UGC

Patna, Bihar

RPCAU Admission 2023: PUSA Agriculture University Courses

Updated On - February 26 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

RPCAU Admission 2023 for various courses is done based on marks scored in Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE). Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University was previously known as Rajendra Agricultural University. It is one of the 65 agriculture universities in India. It is near Pusa Bazaar, in Samastipur District, Bihar. 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. The university offers six undergraduate degree programmes, thirty-three postgraduate programmes, and eighteen Ph.D. programmes. It is also the only university to provide an MBA in the Agribusiness programme. Candidates can check more important information related to Rajendra Agricultural University Admission 2023 from this article.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University Admission 

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offers admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Here are the important admission and entrance exam points:

  1. For admission to undergraduate programs, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks. Admission is based on the performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
  2. For admission to postgraduate programs, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks. Admission is based on the performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
  3. The university conducts an entrance exam called the "Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)" for admission to undergraduate programs.
  4. For admission to the postgraduate program, the university conducts its own entrance exam called the "All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture (AIEEA)".
  5. For admission to research programs such as M.Phil and Ph.D., candidates must have a master's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks. Admission is based on the performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
  6. The university also offers a diploma course in Agriculture, and admission is based on merit in the qualifying exam.
  7. The application process for admission usually starts in the month of May, and the entrance exams are conducted in June-July.
  8. Candidates can apply online through the university's official website and submit the application fee through online or offline mode.
  9. Candidates can check the university's official website for more details on the admission process and entrance exams.

RPCAU Admission 2023 Dates

Candidates must check the given below table related to Rajendra Agricultural Application Schedule 2023 for  different courses:

For MBA:
EventsDates
Registration Process StartThird week of June 2023
Last Date to Submit Application FormLast week of August 2023
Following is the list of schedule of courses offered by the university:
EventsDates
Registration Process StartThe second week of July 2023
Last Date to Submit Application FormThird week of August 2023
Issuance of Admit CardLast week of August 2023
Exam DateThe first week of September 2023

RPCAU Admission 2023 for B.Sc, B.F.Sc and B.Tech 

Rajendra Agricultural University offers various courses at the undergraduate level. The courses offered are Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc), and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in several specializations. The duration period for each of the courses is four years. Intake capacity depends upon the nature of specializations opted by the eligible candidates.

Admission in the above-mentioned courses is done based on marks scored in BCECE i.e. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will only be entertained by the university. Candidates willing to appear in BCECE may visit the official website.

Key points
  • Both Boys and Girls can apply for admission in Bachelor’s Degree Programmes. In-Home Science, only Girl candidates are eligible for admission
  • The candidates must be permanent residents of the State of Bihar or domicile of the Bihar State in case of 85% seats are to be filled up through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination. However, for rest 15% of the seats, the students may be selected on an Indian basis.
RAU Bihar UG Course Details
CourseSpecializationAvailable SeatEligibility CriteriaDuration
B.Sc.Agriculture99Class 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 Agriculture4 Years
Horticulture33
Community Science44
B.F.Sc.Fisheries Science4410+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
B.Tech.Agricultural Engineering4410+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combination.
Biotechnology55

RPCAU Postgraduate Admission 2023

The University offers various courses at the postgraduate level. The courses offered are Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Technology (M.Tech) under several specializations. The duration period for each of the courses is two years. Intake capacity depends upon the nature of specializations opted by the eligible candidates.

Admission in all the three PG courses is done through a common entrance test conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Note: The cut-off marks for admission to the Master Degree programme in the merit list prepared based on marks obtained in the entrance examination and academic marks will be 40% for SC/ST candidates and 45% for others (Unreserved, BC, EBC, and RCG candidates)
CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaDuration
M.ScAgronomyB.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hort.) with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )2 Years
Agricultural Economics
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Soil Science
Extension Education
Plant Physiology
Agricultural Statistics
Nematology
Agril. BiotechnologyBachelor degree in Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )
Food & NutritionB.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Hort.) with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )
Home Science Extension Education and Communication Management
Family Resource Management
Processing & Food Engineering
Soil and Water Engineering
Food & NutritionB.Sc. (Home Science) with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )
Home Science Extension Education & Communication Management
Family Resource Management
MBAAgribusinessB.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) are eligible.2 Years
M.Tech (Agril Engg)Soil & Water EngineeringB.Tech. (Agri. Engg.) with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )2 Years
Processing & Food Engineering
M.F.ScAquacultureB.F.Sc. degree with 60% aggregate (55% in SC /ST )2 Years
Fisheries Resource Management

RPCAU Ph.D. Admissions 2023

Ph.D. courses are also offered by the university in various specializations. The duration period for each of the specializations is three years. Admission in Ph.D. courses is done through an entrance test conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.

Note: 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in the Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
CourseSpecializationEligibility Criteria Duration
PhDAgricultural BiotechnologyM.Sc. ( Agril-Biotech.)/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Agril-Biotech./ M.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology )/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ M.Sc. Molecular Biology / M.Sc. (Ag.) Molecular Biology with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in the Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned).3 Years
Agricultural EconomicsM.Sc. (Ag.) Economics/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Agril. Economics with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in the Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
 M.Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned) 
EntomologyM.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology & Agril. Zoology with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
Extension EducationM.Sc. (Ag.) Extension Education with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
Plant Breeding & GeneticsM.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Breeding & Genetics/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Breeding/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
Plant PathologyM.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Mycology & Plant Pathology with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
Plant PhysiologyM.Sc. (Plant Physiology) / M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Physiology with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)
Soil ScienceM.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry with 65% marks or OGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s degree programme in the subject concerned (SC & ST candidate should have secured 60% marks or OGPA 6.0/10 in the subject concerned)

How to Apply for RPCAU Admission 2023?

Candidates have to follow the steps given below in order to apply for admission at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University:
  • Visit the RPCAU official website.
  • Candidates can fill the application form online mode only. Any other mode to apply for admission is not available.
  • Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria first and then apply according to the eligibility criteria.
  • Fill the application form with the correct details.
  • After entering all the details, candidates have to pay the application fee.
  • After paying the fee, click on the submit button.
  • Candidates are advised to print the application form for further use.

RPCAU Fees & Eligibility

COURSEFEESELIGIBILITY
B.Tech₹68,390 (1st Year Fees)10+2
MBA₹92,550 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
M.Tech₹23,440 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
M.Sc₹23,440 (1st Year Fees)Graduation
Ph.D₹25,130 (1st Year Fees)Post Graduation
B.Sc {Hons.}₹29,100 (1st Year Fees)10+2
M.F.Sc₹23,440 (1st Year Fees)Graduation

RPCAU Facilities

The majority of students are housed at the university.

  • Hostel: There are single and double seated rooms available. There is a single boys' hostel that can accommodate 450 pupils. For females, there is only one hostel. The hostel provides sanitary cuisine as well as recreational opportunities. At a reasonable price, there are hostels available, as well as mess facilities.
  • The central library is one of India's most comprehensive and well-equipped university libraries. It has a LAN and Wi-Fi connection. A huge number of text books, periodicals, reference books, and other study materials are available.

Number of Titles

70,000

Number of Volumes

54000

National Journals

125

International Journals

22

CD-ROM

22

  • For living students, a Health Care Center is available with all amenities, including specialist advice in ENT, Medicine, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Dentistry, Orthopedic, Gynecology, and Cardiology. There are referral services accessible. Ambulance service is available around the clock.
  • Awards and Recognitions: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Birauli (Samastipur) gets Best KVK Award, Dr. Dayaram gets Swami Sahjanand Saraswati Outstanding Extension Scientist/Worker Award 2012 (ICAR).

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