Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Birsa Agricultural University offers admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. The university also offers diploma and certificate programs. The courses offered at the University are in areas like Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Horticulture, Fishery, Forestry, Veterinary, and Biotechnology.

Birsa Agricultural University offers B.Sc. (Hons.) and B.VSc. & A.H. as its popular course. The admission for the course is based on the JCECE and ICAR exams. The minimum eligibility required for the course is 10+2. For PG and PHD courses, admission is based on the entrance exam provided by the University and ICAR.

BAU Ranchi Admission 2025 Highlights

Here are the Important highlights of Birsa Agricultural University provided in the table below.

Particulars Details
Name of the University Birsa Agricultural University
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D
Application Process Online
Selection Criteria Entrance Exam

BAU Ranchi UG Admission 2025

Birsa Agricultural University offers various courses in UG programs, such as B.Sc. in Agriculture and Forestry, B.VSc. & A.H. and B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering. The minimum qualification is 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology. For admission, 15% seats are reserved for ICAR candidates and 85% for JCECE. The last 6 months of the graduation consist of the Compulsory Internship Programme.

Course Specification Eligibility
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology + ICAR AIEEA or JCECE
Hoticulture
Forestry
B.VSc Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology + ICAR AIEEA or JCECE
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering 10+2 with physics, chemistry, and biology + ICAR AIEEA or JCECE

BAU Ranchi PG Admission 2025

Birsa Agricultural University offers various courses in PG programs such as M.Sc. in Biotechnology, agriculture, and forestry, M.VSc. & A.H. Mtech in Agriculture Engineering, MBA in agro business management. Admission is based on the entrance examination conducted by the University.

Course Specification Eligibility
M.Sc. Agriculture Agriculture Meteorology Graduation with 60% in Agriculture, Horticulture, + University Entrance exam.
Hoticulture
Agronomy
Entomology
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Plant pathology
Soil science
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering B.Tech with 60% + University Entrance exam.
M.Sc. Forestry Silviculture and agroforestry Graduation with 60% in Forestry, + University Entrance exam.
M.Sc. Biotechnology Microbiology and Biotechnology Graduation with 60% in Biotechnology, + University Entrance exam.
M.VSc. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Graduation with 60% in Veterinary Science, + University Entrance exam.
Animal genetics and breeding
Animal nutrition
Livestock Production and Management
Veterinary biochemistry
Veterinary anatomy
Veterinary pathology
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology
Veterinary physiology
Veterinary surgery and radiology
Veterinary PHE

BAU Ranchi MBA Admission 2025

Birsa Agricultural University offers an MBA under the PG program. Eligibility criteria for MBA are graduation with the entrance exam by the University, and after which the candidate sits for a group discussion and an interview.

Eligibility - The candidate having a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, veterinary science, Forestry, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, agriculture engineering, home science to series biotechnology, and any other course related to agriculture can apply for MBA. Candidates belonging to the ST and SC categories with 55% and other candidates with 60% are eligible for the course.

Admission process - the application form can be downloaded from the University website, and after filling in all the details and along with the admit card and documents, a bank draft of INR 1500 must be submitted at the registrar's office.

MBA selection process :

MBA Agro-Business Management
Type of Test Full Marks
Written Test 140
Group Discussion 40
Interview 20

BAU Ranchi Ph.D. Admissions 2025

Birsa Agricultural University offers PHD courses in various disciplines of agriculture, veterinary science, and forestry. Admission to the courses is based on the entrance examination conducted by the University.

Course Specification Eligibility
Ph.D Agriculture Agriculture extension education Post-graduation with 60% + University entrance exam
Agriculture meteorology
Agronomy
Entomology
Genetics and plant breeding
Horticulture
Plant pathology
Soil science
Ph.D in Veterinary Science Livestock Production and Management Post-graduation with 60% + University entrance exam
Veterinary anatomy
Veterinary and animal husbandry and extension education
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology
Veterinary physiology
Veterinary surgery and radiology
Ph.D in Forestry Silviculture and agroforestry Post-graduation with 60% + University entrance exam
Ph.D in Biotechnology Molecular biology and bioticology Post-graduation with 60% + University entrance exam

BAU Ranchi Application Process 2025

Here is a Step-by-step description of the Birsa Agricultural University admission process for 2025

For UG

The admission form for the UG course can only be filled out through the JCECEB or ICAR website. Further, an entrance exam will be held by the respective board for admission under the UG course:

  • The candidate can visit the JCECEB website and fill out the application form. Log in to the website, fill in all the details required for the application form, and pay the application fee.
  • Or you can visit the ICAR website. Log in to the website, fill in all the details required for the application form, and pay the application fee.

For PG and Ph.D

  • The application process and prospectus can be downloaded from the university website or can be collected from the college.
  • The filled application form has to be sent to the university by self or by post with the demand draft of INR 1500 for other students and INR 750 for ST and SC students.

BAU Ranchi Required Documents

Here is the list of documents required at the time of admission:

  1. 10, 12, Graduation, Post-graduation mark sheet (according to the course applying for)
  2. Transfer certificate
  3. Migration certificate
  4. Anti-ragging affidavit by a notary public
  5. Entrance Exam Admit Card
  6. Allotment letter issued by the concerned board.
  7. Caste certificate (if any)
  8. Residential certificate (if any)
BAU Ranchi Documents required

BAU Ranchi Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the Birsa Agricultural University cutoff for admission through ICAR or JCECE?

Ans. The counselling for admission is taken in three phases, and the cutoff for each round is decided based on the number of seats available and the number of students who appeared for the examination. The cut of marks is prepared before every counselling session. JCECE provides counselling details, and the candidate willing to take admission can through the website confirm their counselling session through the website by paying the counselling fee.

Ques. Does Birsa Agricultural University offer certificate or diploma courses?

Ans. Birsa Agricultural University, apart from the full-time courses, provides other vocational, diploma, and certificate courses. The vocational courses are provided in herbal resource technology and human nutrition and dietetics. The diploma and certificate courses are provided in aquaculture. The admission for the course is directly taken by the University, and the minimum qualification is 10+2 with science.

Ques. Does Birsa Agricultural University have a reservation of seats during the time of admission?

Ans. Birsa Agricultural University does have reservations of seats for ST, SC, OBC, and EWS category students. Seat distribution is divided by the course and the program that the student is enrolled in. The distribution of the seats is also divided according to the exam. For example, if the candidate is applying from the ICAR exam, 15% seat is reserved for students, and for JCECE, 85% of the seats are reserved.

Ques. When does the admission process start at Birsa Agricultural University?

Ans. Birsa Agricultural University admission is based on the entrance examination. Candidates applying for the course must visit the official website of ICAR and JCECEB to verify the date of registration for the course. The registration starts in the month of March, and the counselling begins in the month of June.

BAU Ranchi Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BVSc]
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Entrance Exam - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jul 26, 2026
Online Application - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jun 17, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Entrance Exam - ICAR AIEEA-PG NTA 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 04, 2026
Admit Card Release - ICAR AIEEA-PG NTA 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 01, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Entrance Exam - ICAR AIEEA-PG NTA 2026 [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jul 04, 2026
Admit Card Release - ICAR AIEEA-PG NTA 2026 [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jul 01, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MVSc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.F.Sc]
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Entrance Exam - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.F.Sc]
Jul 26, 2026
Online Application - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.F.Sc]
Jun 17, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.F.Sc]
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026
Admission Timeline [BVSc]
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Ongoing
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026
Admission Timeline [MVSc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Tentative
Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Entrance Exam - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jul 26, 2026
Entrance Exam - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.F.Sc]
Jul 26, 2026
Online Application - JCECEB Agriculture CET 2026 [B.Sc] (Agriculture)
Jun 17, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026

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