B.Sc Agriculture Entrance Exams 2026: Full List, Pattern & Eligibility

To take admission to a B.Sc in Agriculture in 2026, most students appear for an entrance exam. At the national level the single accepted test is CUET (ICAR-UG) conducted by the NTA, which replaced the old ICAR AIEEA UG exam from 2023; alongside it, several state-level exams such as MHT CET, KEAM, Rajasthan JET and BCECE feed admissions to state agriculture universities. This page lists every major B.Sc Agriculture entrance exam 2026, its conducting body, exam pattern and eligibility, so you can plan which tests to target.

For the wider picture of the course, see our B.Sc Agriculture complete guide, and for deadlines and forms read the B.Sc Agriculture Admission 2026 page.

Which entrance exams are needed for B.Sc Agriculture in 2026?

The main entrance exam for B.Sc Agriculture in 2026 is CUET (ICAR-UG) for admission to ICAR-recognised and central agriculture universities, while individual states run their own tests — like MHT CET (Maharashtra), KEAM (Kerala) and Rajasthan JET — for seats in their state agriculture universities. Many students appear for both a national and a state exam to maximise college options. The table below summarises the most widely accepted exams.

Dates are indicative windows based on recent years; always confirm on the official portal of each exam.

CUET (ICAR-UG): the national B.Sc Agriculture entrance exam

CUET (ICAR-UG) is the single national entrance for undergraduate agriculture admissions in 2026, conducted by the NTA and used to fill 100% seats in ICAR deemed universities and roughly 15–20% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in state agriculture universities. It replaced the standalone ICAR AIEEA UG exam from 2023 to align with the National Education Policy and reduce the number of separate tests candidates must sit.

Admission counselling for these seats is done online through the ICAR counselling portal (icarcounseling.com), where candidates fill preferences for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and allied UG programmes across universities such as IARI New Delhi, ICAR-NDRI Karnal and PAU Ludhiana.

CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam pattern

For agriculture, candidates take the domain paper of 50 questions carrying 200 marks in 45 minutes, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. Applicants typically choose Physics, Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Agriculture depending on the programme they are targeting.

The agriculture domain syllabus draws on NCERT senior-secondary topics across areas like agrometeorology, crop and livestock production, horticulture, and genetics & plant breeding. For the detailed subject list of the degree itself, see the B.Sc Agriculture syllabus breakdown.

Eligibility for B.Sc Agriculture entrance exams 2026

To be eligible for B.Sc Agriculture entrance exams in 2026, a candidate must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics (PCB/PCM), and most universities require at least 50% aggregate (often relaxed to 40% for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories). Some state exams also accept an Agriculture subject at 10+2 level.

Exact cut-offs and category relaxations differ by exam and university, so check each brochure before applying.

State-level B.Sc Agriculture entrance exams explained

State entrance exams admit candidates to state agriculture universities and are usually cheaper and closer to home than national options. Key ones for 2026 include:

• MHT CET (Agriculture group) — Maharashtra; admission through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) using the PCB/PCM paper.
• KEAM — Kerala; conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations for agriculture and allied courses.
• Rajasthan JET — statewide test (held around April–May) for admission to agriculture and allied science courses in Rajasthan’s agriculture universities.
• BCECE (Agriculture) — Bihar; a combined entrance covering agriculture along with other streams.
• CG PAT, OUAT, UPCATET, AP/TS EAPCET and KCET — the respective agriculture entry routes for Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.

To compare institutions across these routes, browse B.Sc colleges in India and the broader list of top Science colleges in India.

How to prepare and choose the right exam

The smartest strategy is to appear for CUET (ICAR-UG) for national and central-university seats and add one or two state exams for your home state, since the PCB/PCM syllabus overlaps heavily across them. Focus preparation on NCERT Class 11–12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture, practise previous years’ papers, and track application windows early. Once you clear an exam, plan finances with the government vs private fees comparison, and understand outcomes through our B.Sc Agriculture salary guide and government jobs after B.Sc Agriculture.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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