Assam Agricultural University PG Admission

Will you tell me when the Assam Agricultural University issue Admission Form for admission in PG courses ? Also give me list of PG courses offered by the Assam Agricultural University ? is there any entrance exam for admission in PG courses at AGU ?

I want to know the eligibility criteria for admission in Post Graduation in Assam Agricultural University - [AAU], Jorhat so can you tell me?

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Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is an agricultural education state university which was established in 1969 in Jorhat in the state of Assam, India.

The Post Graduate (PG) degree programmes are offered in the selected disciplines of the College of Agriculture, Jorhat and the Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali.

Post Graduation Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc. (Agri), M.V.Sc., M.Sc. (H.Sc.) & M.F.Sc. Degree Programme:

B.Sc. (Agri)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc (Agri. Biotech)/ B.Sc. (Hons)Agriculture/ Horticulture/B.Sc.(H.Sc.)/B.Sc.(Hons) Community Science/B.F.Sc./B.Tech(Fishery Science) of 4 years duration /B.V.Sc & A.H. (as the case may be) degree examination of this University or any other University recognized by this University securing minimum CGPA of 2.60 / 4.00 scale or 3.25/5.00 scale or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC.

This shall be relaxable for candidates having 5 years of service experience and deputed by the Govt. of Assam/AAU to a CGPA of 2.30 in 4.00 scale or 5.70 in 10.00 scale or 45% of marks in traditional system. One seat in each of the disciplines will be reserved for in-service candidate of AAU/Govt. of Assam.

In case where Grade points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC category.

In addition to that B.Tech (Food Technology)/B.Sc Food Science & Technology/ Horticulture/Biochemistry of 4 year duration will also be eligible for M.Sc (H.Sc.) Food Science & Nutrition.

Also the student with B.Sc.(Agri) will be eligible for M.Sc (H.Sc.) Extension and Communication Management.

M. Sc. (Food Technology) Degree Programme:

B.Sc., B.Sc. (Agri)/B.Sc. (Hort)/B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.Sc. (Community Science)/B.Sc. (Food Science)/B.E./B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture/Community Science/B.Fsc or other equivalent degree of this university or any other university recognized by the Assam Agricultural University securing a minimum CGPA 2.60/4.00 or 3.25/5.00 scale or 6.60/10.00 scale for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 5.60/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00 for SC/ST/DAC Category. In case where Grade points are not awarded, only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for GEN/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC category.

Selection of the candidates for admission into M.Sc. (Food Technology) is based on the entrance test to be conducted by the Department.

M. Sc. (Agri) in Sericulture Degree Programme:

B.Sc. with Zoology, Chemistry and Botany, preferably with honours in Zoology with at least 45% marks in aggregate and should have at least 3 years of service experience and must be sponsored by the Govt. of Assam or the Central Silk Board. Candidates with B.Sc. (Agri) with a CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.60 in 10.00 scale are also eligible to apply.

In addition to that B.Sc(Seri)/B.Sc.(Hons) Sericulture candidate may also be considered for admission into M.Sc(Agri.) Sericulture

MBA (Agri Business) Degree Programme:

B.Sc. (Agri), B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.E. (Agril. Engineering), B.Sc. (Dairy Science), B.Sc. (Community Science) of 4 year duration, B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Forestry) (as the case may be), B.Sc.(Hons) Agri/Hort/H.Sc./Forestry/B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) degree examination of this University or any other University recognized by this University securing a minimum CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 6.60/10.00 for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 2.20/4.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 5.60/10.00 for SC/ST/DAC category. This is relaxable to candidates having 5 years of service experience and deputed by Govt. of Assam to a CGPA 2.30 in 4.00 scale or 5.70 in 10.00 scale or 45.00% marks in traditional system.

In case where grade points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC Category.

M. Sc. (Agri) degree programme in Bio-technology:

Eligible candidates shall have to appear in an entrance test. Selection of the candidates for admission to M.Sc.(Agri) degree programme in Biotechnology is based on academic records and performance in the entrance test.

Fifty per cent (50%) weightage is given for the academic record and 50% on the entrance test. Entrance tests consist of two papers - Paper I - General aptitude (50 marks), Paper II - Subject matter (150 marks) and viva- voce examination - (50 marks).

The candidate must secure 50% marks in the written test to be qualified for the viva-voce examination. Fifty per cent (50%) of the total intake will be considered for admission in this programme through combined Biotechnology Exntrance Test conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University with preference to basic degree in Agriculture.

The candidates from general stream shall have to undergo a bridge course.

M.V.Sc. degree programme in Animal Bio-technology:

B.V.Sc & A.H. from a recognized university securing a minimum CGPA of 2.60 in 4.00 scale or 6.60 in 10.00 scale. In case where Grade points are not awarded only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for Gen/OBC/UPS category and 50% marks for SC/ST/DAC category. Out of 10 seats available per year, 5 seats are open for candidates who qualify in the Combined Biotechnology Entrance Examination conducted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Contact Details

Assam Agriculural University
Jorhat, PIN - 785013
Assam
Telefax: 0376-2340001
Email: webadmin(at)aau.ac.in