Component

Amount (INR)

Total Fees (2 years, Hostel charges separate)

INR 1,02,000

College of Agriculture, Hassan M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CUET-PG Registration End	January 25, 2026
CUET-PG Exam	March 6 to 27, 2026
CUET-PG Result	April 24, 2026
UAS PG Counselling and Seat Allotment	June to August 2026
Commencement of Classes	August to September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
CUET-PG	January 25, 2026	March 6 to 27, 2026	April 24, 2026

UAS PG entrance or CUET-PG score for state seats.

ICAR AIEEA-PG for the all-India quota PG seats.

Minimum 60% OGPA in the relevant bachelor’s degree.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture or a closely related four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 OGPA (relaxed for SC/ST and reserved category candidates per university norms).

For state seats, a valid CUET-PG or UAS PG entrance score is required; counselling and seat allotment are conducted by the university.

For the ICAR all-India quota, a valid AIEEA-PG (CUET-PG) score is required as per ICAR counselling norms.

Admission Process

Register for CUET-PG on the NTA portal by January 25, 2026 and appear for the exam between March 6 and 27, 2026; the result is declared on April 24, 2026.

Apply to UAS Bangalore for PG admission with the entrance score; participate in the university PG counselling and seat allotment between June and August 2026.

For ICAR quota seats, apply through ICAR AIEEA-PG counselling with the valid score and category documents as applicable.

Complete document verification at College of Agriculture, Hassan with bachelor’s mark sheets, transfer certificate, and category certificate, and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

Karnataka students keen on crop-improvement research
aspirants targeting plant-breeding and seed-industry careers
candidates seeking ICAR JRF fellowship support
those planning Ph.D in plant breeding

✗ Skip if

students wanting medical or human-genetics careers
aspirants seeking metro corporate placements
candidates without agriculture background
those needing brand-name private university

College of Agriculture, Hassan M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
ICAR JRF Fellowship	As per ICAR norms	AIEEA-PG qualified master’s students
Government of Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	Karnataka domicile SC/ST/OBC students
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes	As per government norms	Eligible students by income and category
State Merit Scholarship	As per university norms	Top-ranking students in each programme

Apply via National Scholarship Portal immediately after admission.

ICAR and merit scholarship details via the university office.

College of Agriculture, Hassan M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding at College of Agriculture, Hassan?

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding at College of Agriculture, Hassan is INR 1,02,000 for the two-year programme, as per the UAS Bangalore fee schedule. Hostel and mess charges are payable separately. ICAR JRF holders receive a monthly fellowship that offsets the cost.

Ques. How is admission done for M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding at College of Agriculture, Hassan?

Ans. Admission to M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding is through CUET-PG or the UAS Bangalore PG entrance for state seats and ICAR AIEEA-PG for the all-India quota. Candidates register for CUET-PG by January 25, 2026, appear for the exam in March 2026, and join UAS PG counselling for seat allotment.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding at College of Agriculture, Hassan?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture or a closely related four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 60% marks or 6.5 OGPA (relaxed for SC/ST and reserved category candidates). A valid CUET-PG or AIEEA-PG score is required for admission.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding?

Ans. After M.Sc in Genetics and Plant Breeding from College of Agriculture, Hassan, graduates can work as plant breeder, research associate, seed technologist, geneticist at ICAR institutes, and crop improvement specialist. The ICAR-recognised degree also qualifies holders for Ph.D admission and for agricultural research and extension posts recruited through state and central agencies.

Ques. Does College of Agriculture, Hassan offer ICAR quota seats for M.Sc?

Ans. Yes. As a constituent college of UAS Bangalore, College of Agriculture, Hassan reserves a share of M.Sc seats for the ICAR all-India quota filled through AIEEA-PG. The remaining seats are filled by UAS through CUET-PG or the university PG entrance, with reservation as per Karnataka norms.

College of Agriculture Hassan M.Sc Genetics And Plant Breeding: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility