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Courses at Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV), Cooch Behar cover a fee range of INR 6,000 to INR 1,05,600 for the full programme duration. B.Sc Agriculture at INR 21,800 per year is the flagship undergraduate option. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering totals INR 1,05,600 across eight semesters, while every M.Sc agriculture specialisation costs just INR 6,000 for the full two-year degree. Ph.D programmes across most disciplines are available at INR 12,000 for the complete duration, which is genuinely rare among public agricultural universities.
Note: The fee figures in this article reflect the 2025-26 academic session, as UBKV has not published the 2026-27 fee notification at the time of writing. Figures are sourced from the official university portal at ubkv.ac.in and are subject to revision before the next intake.
UBKV Courses and Fees Quick Overview
- UBKV offers over 30 programmes across B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D, and PG Diploma in agriculture and allied sciences.
- Total fee range: INR 3,000 (PG Diploma in Tea Science, one year) to INR 1,05,600 (B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, four years).
- B.Sc Agriculture is the most popular UG programme at INR 21,800 per year, totalling INR 65,400 for the three-year degree.
- All 13-plus M.Sc agriculture specialisations carry the same fee: INR 3,000 per year, making the two-year PG degree just INR 6,000 in total.
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering starts at INR 18,100 in semester one and settles to INR 12,500 per semester for the remaining seven semesters.
- Ph.D fee is INR 12,000 for the full minimum duration across most disciplines.
- Hostel available for both male and female students at up to INR 2,950 per semester, with mess billed separately.
UBKV Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Sc Agriculture (3 years) | INR 65,400 |
| B.Sc Horticulture Science (4 years) | INR 87,200 |
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering (4 years) | INR 1,05,600 |
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering - Lateral Entry (3 years) | INR 80,600 |
| M.Sc Agriculture Programmes - all specialisations (2 years) | INR 6,000 |
| M.Sc Biochemistry (2 years) | INR 14,400 |
| PG Diploma in Tea Science and Management (1 year) | INR 3,000 |
| Ph.D (most disciplines, minimum 3 years) | INR 12,000 |
| Ph.D Horticulture (INR 4,000 per year) | INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 |
UBKV B.Sc Agriculture Fees 2026-27
B.Sc Agriculture is UBKV’s core undergraduate offering, drawing students from across West Bengal and neighbouring states. The programme runs for three years and charges INR 21,800 annually, arriving at a full-course total of INR 65,400. Admission for the 2026 cycle is through the university’s state-level counselling process, which takes CUET-UG scores into account. The fee is billed as a single annual sum with no separate component breakdowns.
| Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 21,800 |
| Year 2 | INR 21,800 |
| Year 3 | INR 21,800 |
| Total | INR 65,400 |
UBKV B.Sc Horticulture Science Fees 2026-27
Compared to B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture Science adds one more year to the programme and INR 21,800 to the total bill. The four-year degree costs INR 87,200, charged at the same INR 21,800 per year. Students choosing between the two programmes should weigh the extra year of training in fruit, vegetable, and floriculture sciences against the additional cost and time commitment.
| Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 21,800 |
| Year 2 | INR 21,800 |
| Year 3 | INR 21,800 |
| Year 4 | INR 21,800 |
| Total | INR 87,200 |
UBKV B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Fees 2026-27
At INR 1,05,600 across four years, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering is the costliest programme at UBKV, and still a fraction of what private engineering colleges charge for a single semester. The first semester carries a slightly higher charge of INR 18,100, likely to cover initial admission and registration expenses. From semester two onwards, the fee drops to a flat INR 12,500 and stays there for the remaining seven semesters. Students who enter through lateral admission (three years, six semesters) pay the same first-semester rate of INR 18,100 and then INR 12,500 for each of the five subsequent semesters, totalling INR 80,600.
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Semester-wise Fees
| Semester | Fee |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | INR 18,100 |
| Semester 2 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 3 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 4 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 5 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 6 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 7 | INR 12,500 |
| Semester 8 | INR 12,500 |
| Total (4 years) | INR 1,05,600 |
UBKV M.Sc Fees 2026-27
INR 6,000 for a two-year postgraduate degree in agriculture sciences is difficult to match anywhere in India. That is what UBKV charges across all 13-plus M.Sc specialisations, at a flat INR 3,000 per year. Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Forestry, Floriculture, Pomology, and Plantation Crops all carry the same fee. The only outlier is M.Sc Biochemistry, which is charged at a flat INR 14,400 for the full programme. Admission to M.Sc programmes follows the university’s postgraduate entrance test.
M.Sc Specialisations and Fees
| Specialisation | Total Fees (2 years) |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | INR 6,000 |
| Agricultural Entomology | INR 6,000 |
| Agricultural Extension | INR 6,000 |
| Agricultural Statistics | INR 6,000 |
| Agronomy | INR 6,000 |
| Floriculture, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants | INR 6,000 |
| Forestry | INR 6,000 |
| Genetics and Plant Breeding | INR 6,000 |
| Horticulture | INR 6,000 |
| Plant Pathology | INR 6,000 |
| Plantation Crops and Processing | INR 6,000 |
| Pomology and Post Harvest Technology | INR 6,000 |
| Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | INR 6,000 |
| Vegetables and Spice Crops | INR 6,000 |
| Biochemistry | INR 14,400 |
UBKV Ph.D Fees 2026-27
Ph.D programmes at UBKV span more than 15 disciplines, covering crop sciences, soil sciences, horticultural sciences, and biological sciences. Across the majority of these, the total fee is a flat INR 12,000 for the full minimum duration of three years. Ph.D Horticulture follows a different charging structure at INR 4,000 per year, with the total ranging from INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 depending on the actual duration of the research programme. Research scholars at UBKV benefit from one of the lowest Ph.D fee structures among public universities in eastern India.
Ph.D Disciplines and Fees
| Discipline | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | INR 12,000 |
| Agricultural Entomology | INR 12,000 |
| Agricultural Extension | INR 12,000 |
| Agricultural Statistics | INR 12,000 |
| Agronomy | INR 12,000 |
| Biochemistry | INR 12,000 |
| Floriculture and Landscaping | INR 12,000 |
| Forestry (minimum 3 years) | INR 12,000 |
| Fruit Science | INR 12,000 |
| Genetics and Plant Breeding | INR 12,000 |
| Plant Pathology | INR 12,000 |
| Post-harvest Technology | INR 12,000 |
| Seed Science and Technology | INR 12,000 |
| Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | INR 12,000 |
| Spices and Plantation Crops | INR 12,000 |
| Vegetable Science | INR 12,000 |
| Horticulture (INR 4,000 per year) | INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 |
UBKV Fees for Other Courses 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Tea Science and Management (1 year) | INR 3,000 |
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering - Lateral Entry (3 years) | INR 80,600 |
UBKV Application Fees
UBKV processes admissions through an online portal and charges a separate application fee from programme fees. For UG and PG admissions, the application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC category applicants and INR 125 for SC and ST candidates. Candidates applying through CUET-UG pay the NTA examination fee separately, which is not collected by UBKV and varies by category.
- General and OBC application fee: INR 500
- SC and ST application fee: INR 125
- CUET-UG exam fee: Paid directly to NTA, not to UBKV
Verify the current cycle’s application fee at ubkv.ac.in before applying, as these figures may be revised annually.
UBKV Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
UBKV maintains separate hostel facilities for male and female students on the Cooch Behar campus. The per-semester hostel fee goes up to INR 2,950 for both the Boy’s Hostel and Girl’s Hostel. Hostel charges cover room accommodation and basic campus amenities. Mess charges are billed separately based on actual meal consumption during the semester and are not included in the hostel fee figures below.
| Hostel | Per-Semester Fee (up to) | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Boy’s Hostel | INR 2,950 | All programmes |
| Girl’s Hostel | INR 2,950 | All programmes |
UBKV Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Agriculture at UBKV?
Ans. B.Sc Agriculture at UBKV runs for three years at INR 21,800 per year. The full programme costs INR 65,400. There are no additional component charges beyond the annual fee.
Ques. How much does B.Tech Agricultural Engineering cost at UBKV?
Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering is INR 1,05,600 across eight semesters. Semester one is charged at INR 18,100 and each of the remaining seven semesters at INR 12,500. This is one of the lowest engineering fees in West Bengal for a four-year programme.
Ques. What is the M.Sc fee at UBKV?
Ans. Every M.Sc agriculture specialisation at UBKV costs INR 3,000 per year, totalling INR 6,000 for the two-year programme. This rate applies uniformly across Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Horticulture, and all other specialisations. M.Sc Biochemistry is the exception at a flat INR 14,400.
Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at UBKV?
Ans. Ph.D at UBKV costs INR 12,000 for the full minimum duration across most disciplines, including Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Statistics, Genetics and Plant Breeding, and Post-harvest Technology. Ph.D Horticulture is charged at INR 4,000 per year, ranging from INR 12,000 to INR 24,000 depending on the programme duration.
Ques. What are the hostel fees at UBKV?
Ans. UBKV charges up to INR 2,950 per semester for hostel accommodation, applicable to both the Boy’s Hostel and Girl’s Hostel. Mess charges are additional and billed based on actual usage during the semester.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at UBKV including hostel?
Ans. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering totals INR 1,05,600 over four years. Adding hostel charges of up to INR 2,950 per semester across eight semesters brings the accommodation cost to up to INR 23,600. The combined total for tuition and hostel is up to INR 1,29,200 for the full programme.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for B.Tech at UBKV?
Ans. Semester one costs INR 18,100. From semester two through eight, the fee is INR 12,500 per semester. The higher first-semester charge likely accounts for one-time admission and registration costs.
Ques. What is the application fee at UBKV?
Ans. UBKV charges INR 500 as an application fee for General and OBC category applicants and INR 125 for SC and ST candidates. Applicants using CUET-UG must also pay the NTA examination fee separately, as it is collected by NTA and not by UBKV.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Sc Horticulture Science at UBKV?
Ans. B.Sc Horticulture Science is a four-year programme at INR 21,800 per year, totalling INR 87,200 for the full degree. This is INR 21,800 more than the three-year B.Sc Agriculture programme, reflecting the extra year of training.
Ques. Is there any fee concession for SC/ST students at UBKV?
Ans. UBKV offers a reduced application fee of INR 125 for SC and ST applicants compared to INR 500 for General category students. SC and ST students may also be eligible for state and central government scholarship schemes, which can offset a significant portion of the annual tuition charges.
Ques. What is the fee for PG Diploma in Tea Science at UBKV?
Ans. The PG Diploma in Tea Science and Management is a one-year programme with a total fee of INR 3,000. It is one of the most affordable diploma courses in agriculture and agribusiness available at any Indian university.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry at UBKV?
Ans. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering through lateral entry spans three years (six semesters). The fee is INR 18,100 for semester one and INR 12,500 for each of the five remaining semesters, bringing the total to INR 80,600.
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