What is the eligibility for B.Sc Agriculture at JAU 2026?

Candidates must pass Class 12 with PCB and English. Minimum aggregate is 45% (40% for SC/ST). A valid GUJCET 2026 score is required.

Is GUJCET mandatory for all JAU UG programmes?

Yes, GUJCET 2026 is required for all JAU UG programmes. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering also accepts JEE Main.

How many seats are available for B.Sc Agriculture at JAU?

JAU offers 135 seats for B.Sc Agriculture. Reservation: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10% supernumerary. PwD gets 5% within each category.

What is the selection process for JAU PG admission 2026?

M.Sc and M.Tech merit uses 50% test and 50% UG marks. MBA selection is entrance test only. Counselling is at Junagadh, Anand, Navsari, or Sardarkrushinagar.

What is the ICAR quota at JAU for PG programmes?

30% of JAU PG seats go to ICAR-nominated candidates. These qualify via AIEEA PG 2026. The remaining 70% is for Gujarat domicile candidates.

Are girl students exempt from fees at JAU?

Yes. Indian girl students in JAU PG programmes are fully fee-exempt. This covers tuition and hostel fees across all PG faculties.

What is the JAU PG application fee?

The GSAUCA PG fee is INR 1,000 (non-refundable). Pay at pg.gsauca.in. No hard copy is needed.

Does JAU offer management quota or direct admission?

No. JAU fills all seats through GSAUCA merit-based counselling. There is no management quota or direct admission route.

What is the total fee for BVSc and AH at JAU?

The BVSc and AH total fee at JAU is INR 1,40,000. This covers 5 years plus a 6-month internship. Contact registrar@jau.in for the latest schedule.

Junagadh Agricultural University B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (4 Years Total)	INR 1,06,800
Hostel Charges (per year, optional)	Up to INR 3,500
Total Fees	INR 1,06,800

Hostel charges are optional and paid separately from tuition fees.

Additional marks relaxation of 5% applies for children of farmers and 15% for children of fishermen.

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Admission 2027

Event	Date
GUJCET Registration Opens	December 2026 (Tentative)
GUJCET Registration Closes	January 2027 (Tentative)
GUJCET Admit Card Release	March 2027 (Tentative)
GUJCET Exam	March 2027 (Tentative)
GUJCET Result Declaration	May 2027 (Tentative)
JAU CAET Counselling	June 2027 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	July 2027 (Tentative)

All 2027 GUJCET dates are extrapolated from the 2026 cycle and subject to official announcement.

JAU CAET follows the Gujarat government’s centralized admission process through GUJCET scores.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a Gujarat-recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as mandatory subjects

Minimum 40% aggregate in Class 12 for general category (35% for SC/ST students)

Valid GUJCET score with minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Gujarat government for the relevant category

Admission Process

Appear for the GUJCET exam at the designated examination centre in Gujarat

Obtain GUJCET rank and merit-based score for agricultural university admission

Apply to JAU CAET through the centralized agricultural university counselling process

Attend document verification at the designated help centre and confirm the seat allotment

Complete fee payment of 25% of total fees to reserve the allocated seat at CAET Junagadh

Report to CAET with original documents for enrollment and commencement of the programme

✓ Opt for this if

From a farming family and plan to work in agricultural technology or agri-services
Seeking a government university degree in Gujarat at very low total fees
Career goal is soil and water engineering or farm machinery for government departments
Eligible for MYSY or ICAR scholarships as an agricultural engineering student in Gujarat
Children of farmers seeking the 5% marks relaxation benefit during GUJCET admission

✗ Skip if

Targeting corporate campus placements in IT or manufacturing sector
Prefer an urban campus outside Junagadh or Saurashtra region of Gujarat
Interested in general mechanical or civil engineering rather than agricultural specialization
Non-Gujarat state resident without GUJCET eligibility or Gujarat domicile

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
MYSY Scholarship (Gujarat Government)	Up to INR 1,00,000 per year	Gujarat domicile with family income below INR 6 LPA and Class 12 marks above 80%
ICAR Scholarship	INR 2,000 per month	Merit-based for agricultural engineering students across India
JAU University Scholarship	Varies by merit	Based on academic performance in the first year of B.Tech
OBC/SC/ST Government Scholarship	Tuition fee and maintenance	Students from OBC/SC/ST communities with income below the prescribed limit

MYSY scholarship applications are submitted through the official Gujarat government portal.

ICAR scholarship is awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for meritorious agricultural students.

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at JAU CAET?

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at CAET Junagadh is through GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test), conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. Candidates must register at gujcet.gseb.org, appear for the exam, and then apply to JAU through the centralized agricultural university counselling process based on their GUJCET rank.

Ques. What are the total fees for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at JAU CAET Junagadh?

Ans. The total fees for the 4-year B.Tech Agricultural Engineering programme at JAU CAET are INR 1,06,800 for the entire duration, which works out to about INR 26,700 per year. Optional hostel charges add up to INR 3,500 per year. Fee payment of 25% of the total is required at the time of seat reservation during counselling.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after B.Tech Agricultural Engineering from JAU CAET?

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Agricultural Engineering from JAU CAET can pursue careers in government departments such as irrigation, agriculture, and food processing. They are also eligible for ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) positions, agro-industry roles in farm machinery and soil conservation, and agri-startups. Higher studies such as M.Tech or an MBA in Agribusiness are popular options after the degree.

Ques. Are children of farmers eligible for additional marks relaxation at JAU CAET?

Ans. Yes, children of farmers receive a 5% marks relaxation in eligibility criteria for admission to JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. Children of fishermen receive a higher relaxation of 15% in qualifying marks. These relaxations are applied during the GUJCET counselling process for seat allocation at CAET Junagadh.

Ques. What scholarships are available for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering students at JAU?

Ans. Students can avail the MYSY Scholarship from the Gujarat government (up to INR 1,00,000 per year for Gujarat domicile students with family income below INR 6 LPA), the ICAR Scholarship of INR 2,000 per month for meritorious agricultural engineering students, the JAU University Scholarship based on academic performance, and OBC/SC/ST government scholarships covering tuition fees and maintenance allowance.

Ques. What is the minimum Class 12 percentage required for B.Tech admission at JAU CAET?

Ans. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 40% aggregate in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology for general category. SC/ST students require a minimum of 35% aggregate. Along with Class 12 marks, a qualifying GUJCET score with the minimum percentile prescribed by the Gujarat government for the relevant category is mandatory for CAET Junagadh admission.

Junagadh Agricultural University B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Fees 2027

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Admission 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

JAU CAET B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Scholarships 2027

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