Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar - Other, Bihar
  • Established: 1970
  • Fees: ₹5.00K - ₹2.40L

About RPCAU Admission Process

The admission process for RPCAU in 2024 primarily relies on the ICAR-AIEEA entrance exam for most courses. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as Rural Management, Fisheries, and Agriculture, among others. Applications can be submitted both online and offline.

In addition to standard degree programs, RPCAU, Bihar also offers a variety of certificate and PG diploma courses. The university organizes several student exchange programs with national and international institutions to enhance student exposure, including the Erasmus Mundus Programme (Agriculture University of Athens, Greece), University of East Anglia (United Kingdom), and Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg (Germany).

RPSAU Admission 2024: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The fundamental eligibility requirement for various courses at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Admission to all programs at RPCAU is determined by the Competitive Entrance Examination known as AIEEA, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Candidate selection is also subject to the reservation policy in accordance with Central Government regulations.

The table below outlines the eligibility and selection criteria for courses at Rajendra Agricultural University:

Course NameEligibilitySelection
BSc (Hons)Class 12 with PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-AgricultureICAR AIEEA
MBABSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BTech/ BVSc & AH/ BFSc-
BTechClass 12 with PCM/ PCB/ PCMB-
MScClass 12 with PCM/ PCMB/ Inter-AgricultureICAR AIEEA PG
MTechBTech in Agricultural Engineering/ Agriculture & Food Engineering/ other relevant disciplinesICAR AIEEA PG
BFScBSc (Hons) or BSc/ BTech/ BVSc & AHICAR AIEEA
MFScBFSc from a state/ centrally recognised universityICAR AIEEA PG
PhDMSc/ MSc (Agriculture) from a recognised universityICAR AIEEA PG

NOTE: The table above provides the basic eligibility for various courses. For complete details, please refer below or visit the university's official website.

RPSAU Fees & Seats 2024

The fee for UG courses at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University ranges from INR 27,000 to INR 57,000 (per semester), while PG courses range from INR 23,630 to INR 65,630 (per semester). The university also considers seat availability for admission to various courses. There are over 200 seats available for the MSc program at the university. Below is the course-wise seat intake at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University:

Course NameSeats Intake
BFSc44
MBA81
BTech143
MSc206
MTech42

Note: Candidates should be aware that this information is sourced from the official website of the institute/university sanctioning body and is subject to change.

RPCAU BFSc Admission 2024

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offers a full-time Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) program. The table below provides admission-related details for the program, including eligibility, selection criteria, and seat intake:

ParticularsDetails

Eligibility

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB)/ Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB)/ Inter-Agriculture

Selection Criteria

Competitive Entrance Examination conducted by ICAR

Duration

4 years

Seat Intake

44

Total Fee

INR 56,825

NOTE: The total fee mentioned above is the cumulative total of all elements listed on the official website (excluding hostel security money and hostel fund).

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