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The University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS) is a state university which was established in the year 2012. It was established under the Karnataka Act no. 38 of 2012. The university aims to produce quality human resources in the field of agriculture horticulture and forestry. The university is affiliated by ICAR. The university offers the course of B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, M.Sc. in a number of specializations, Ph.D. in Agriculture and Diploma in Agriculture. There is a provision of lateral entry admission for diploma holders into B.Sc. degree programs offered by the University.
UAHS Highlights
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Establishment year |
2012 |
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Chancellor |
Government of Karnataka |
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Affiliation |
ICAR |
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Type of University |
State University |
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Campus Type |
Urban |
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Location |
Karnataka, India |
UAHS affiliated Colleges
- Agricultural College, Shimoga
- Horticultural College, Mudigere
- Horticultural College, Hiriyur
- Forestry College, Ponnampet
- Agricultural Diploma Institute, Brahmavar
- Agricultural Diploma Institute, Kathalagere
UAHS Courses and Eligibility
UAHS Undergraduate Programme
- UAHS offers 3-year, B.Sc. course in three specializations which are agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
- The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Sc. students is a pass in 10+2 Science with PCB combination; (50% PUC Marks + 50% CET Marks).
UAHS Postgraduate Programme
- UAHS offers 2-year M.Sc. course as a postgraduate programme. The course is provided under a number of schools and in a variety of specializations.
- The students who have completed graduation with relevant subjects are eligible for the programme.
UAHS Doctorate Programme
- The university offers Ph.D. programme to the students under the college of agriculture.
- The students who have completed their graduation and post-graduation from a recognized university are eligible for the Ph.D. programme.
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UAHS Admissions
- There are the different mode of admissions for different programmes in UAHS.
- Admission in an undergraduate programme is done through Common Entrance Test conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority.
- Admission in the post-graduate programme is done through a common admission process across four Farm Universities of the state. The admission process involves a written entrance examination.
- Ph.D. admissions are made through written entrance examination separately by the University. Entrance to post matriculation diploma is done on the basis SSLC marks.
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At the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Bangalore, agricultural land is not compulsory for general admission. Admission to B.Sc courses is through KCET. However, for the agriculturist quota, preference is given to farming families, and a practical test is required, but owning land is not strictly mandatory.
Those who wish to take admission in one of the affiliated colleges of University in any undergraduate degree course must appear in CET conducted by KEA. Admissions to postgraduate and Ph.D. courses are carried through common entrance test conducted by Farm Universities of Karnataka. Diploma course admissions are done on the basis of merit of SSLC marks. Lateral Entry admissions for diploma holder are done on the basis of entrance test. Candidates applying under agriculture quota must apply separately for practical test.
UG Application:
Visit the official website of KEA to register for KCET by filling correct details.
Candidate has to pay application fees of INR 650 for General/OBC and INR 500 via bank challan.
Agriculturist Quota:
Practical Test Fees is INR 500 for General and OBC category and INR 250 for SC, ST and Category candidates.
The fees has to be paid at Practical Test Centre at the time of verification of document in the form of DD drawn in favor of Comptroller of UAHS, Shivamogga.
PG and Ph.D:
Applicants have to apply online and pay the requisite application fee of INR 500 for SC/ST candidates and INR 1000/for others on or before June 21 on the UAHS official website.
The fee amount could be paid through e-payment to the A/c No. 2737101017655 of the Assistant Comptroller, UHS, PG Admission, payable at Canara Bank, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru (IFSC Code- CNRB0002737).
Lateral Entry
Candidates had to apply online and pay application fee of INR 1000 for General category and INR 500 for SC/ST category candidates through e-challan in favor of Comptroller, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru to Account – GKVK 2016 A/C.
The contact number of UAHS Bangalore is not available in online mode. You have to visit the university in offline mode for asking your queries.
The fee for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agriculture is INR 67,000 for the duration of 4 years which includes various charges such as security deposit, medical charges, college development fund, examination fees, tuition fees, registration fees, and other miscellaneous charges.
You can get admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agriculture on the basis of scores of the entrance test and counseling process conducted by the university. The admission process for the same has not yet started for this academic session.