Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Cut off, Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Placements

Samastipur, Bihar

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CentralEstablished 1970

01Overview

University Overview Here

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa came into existence on 7th October 2016 after the conversion of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, a state agricultural university, which was established in 1970 by Govt. of Bihar a historical place where the idea of agricultural research and education first took shape. The history of the place dates back to year 1905, when Agricultural Research Institute and College, Pusa was first established by the British Government in light of the recurring food scarcity in the country. In its current role, the university extends its jurisdiction and responsibility in the fields of teaching, research, and extension in context of agriculture and allied sciences to the whole country with special reference to the State of Bihar.

02Cut Off Marks

Minimum qualifying scores required for admission consideration

MBA Entrance Cut Off

CAT Overall Percentile99.5+

General Category98.5 - 99.5

Reserved Categories90 - 95

Selection Criteria

✓CAT/GMAT Score
✓Academic Performance
✓Work Experience
✓Personal Interview
✓Written Ability Test (WAT)

03Academic Programs

Comprehensive range of courses and specializations offered

Agriculture

Bachelor of Science

Agriculture4 Years

Eligibility: PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture

Horticulture4 Years

Eligibility: PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture

Food Science & Technology4 Years

Eligibility: PCB/PCMB/ Inter-Agriculture

Master of Science

Agricultural Biotechnology2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc or B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture /Forestry/Sericulture/B.Tech Bio-technology

Plant Physiology2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture

Agricultural (Statistics)2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/Sericulture/Agriculture Marketing & Coop/B. Tech Bio-Technology/ B.F.Sc./ B.V Sc. & A.H./B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Economics2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/ Agriculture Marketing & Coop

Agronomy2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. (Ag.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Entomology2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/Sericulture

Horticulture (Vegetable Science)2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture

Nematology2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry

Plant Breeding2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry

Plant Pathology3 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry

Soil Sc2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture

Engineering

Bachelor of Technology

Agriculture Engineering4 Years

Eligibility: 12th PCM / PCB with 50% Minimum Marks

Biotechnology Engineering4 Years

Eligibility: 12th PCB/PCM with 50% Minimum marka

Master of Technology

Processing & Food Engineering2 Years

Eligibility: B.Tech. Agril Engg./Agriculture & Food Engg./Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/ Electronics/ Food Engg./Processing and Food Engg. / Chemical Engg.

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering2 Years

Eligibility: B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical / Civil / Electrical/Electronics

Farm Machinery and Power Engineering2 Years

Eligibility: B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical / Civil / Electrical/Electronics/Production Engg.

Management

Master of Bussiness Administration

Agri- Business management2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/Sericulture/ B. Tech. Bio-Technology/ B.Tech. Dairy Technology/B.V Sc. &A.H./ B.Sc. Home Science/B.Sc. Community Science/ B.Tech.Food Technology/Food Science/ Agriculture Marketing & Co-operation/ Commercial Agri-Business Management/ B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ B.F.Sc.

Rural Management2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture/ B. Tech. Bio-Technology/B.Tech. Dairy Technology/ B.V Sc. & A.H./ B.Sc. Home Science/B.Sc. Community Science/ B.Tech. Food Technology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Marketing & Co-operation/Commercial Agri-Business Management/ B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ B.F.Sc.

Science

Master of Science

Microbiology2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry/ Sericulture/Microbiology/B.Tech. Bio-Technology/B.Tech Dairy Technology/B.V Sc. &A.H./B.Sc. Home Science/ B.Sc. Community Science/ B.Tech.Food Technology

Food & Nutrition2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science/ Community Science

Ph.D

Agriculture

Agricultural (Biotechnology)3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. Mol. Biology & Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.)Mol. Biology &Biotechnology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Mol. Biology.

Plant Physiology3 Years

Eligibility: Master’s degree in Plant Physiology / Crop Physiology.

Agricultural (Economics)3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Ag.) Economics/ Dairy Economics/ Animal Husbandry Economics/ Fisheries Economics.

Agronomy3 Years

Eligibility: M. Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy.

Entomology3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology / Plant Protection with Specialization in Entomology.

Extension Education3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Ag.) Extension Education/Extension/Education/Communication / Dairy Extension / Fisheries Extension.

Plant Breeding & Genetics3 Years

Eligibility: M. Sc. (Ag.) Plant Breeding & Genetics / M. Sc. (Ag.) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M. Sc. (Ag.) Genetics.

Plant Pathology3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology / Plant Protection with specialization in Plant Pathology.

Soil Science3 Years

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science / M. Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry.

04Admission 2025

Key dates and admission process information

Key Dates

Application OpensAugust 2024

CAT ExamNovember 2024

Interview RoundsJanuary-February 2025

Final AdmissionMarch 2025

Admission Process

1
Online Application
2
CAT/GMAT Score Submission
3
Shortlisting of Candidates
4
Written Ability Test (WAT)
5
Personal Interview
6
Final Selection

05Fee Structure

Detailed breakdown of program costs and financial aid options

Tuition Fees

Total Program Cost₹23,00,000

First Year Fees₹11,50,000

Hostel & Mess₹2,50,000

Financial Support

Need-Based Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Bank Education Loans

Alumni Sponsored Scholarships

06Placement Highlights

Career opportunities and recruitment statistics

Placement Statistics

Average CTC₹28 LPA

Highest CTC₹

Placement Percentage98.5%

Top Recruiters

07Location Map

08Get in Contact:

Address

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Contact Details

Email: ContactUs@rpcau.ac.in
Phone: 06274-240226
Website: https://www.rpcau.ac.in/

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