BAU - Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi Answered Questions

Placement Experience: You are eligible for placement in the 8th Semester. You have on campus as well as off campus placement. Students had grabbed good placements in various private firms mostly banking with an average package of 4-6 LPA. Since I am a first year student. I don't know much about placement and Internships. But you will get more opportunities in this university than any other agricultural university in this state. And in the coming future, the demand will increase for agriculture graduates. Most students who don't take placements prepare for JRF and higher studies or prepare for PCS and various vacancies in both government and private firms providing good posts and salaries. There are many more options to explore than you know now. You will get to know many more options from your professors and seniors.Internships Opportunities: Though RNTAC, TMAC and ACG are newly opened colleges RAC is the old one. So you will get internship opportunities there. mainly with farms and seed and fertilizer companies. Since I am a first year student. I know very little about internships and stipends

Agricultural EngineeringCollege has been established to train young generation as Agriculture Engineer Graduates so that these trained engineers would be capable of contributing for the growth of agriculture sector and development of entrepreneurship in Jharkhand along with other parts of India and abroad. This college offers four years B.Tech Course in  takes are precisely1500-1600 Agricultural Engineering discipline. The syllabus approved by ICAR is followed during four years (8 semesters) tenure. Apart from classroom studies/lecture, students will get exposure during student READY (Rural and Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana)programme which consists of Experiential Learning (EL), Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE), In Plant Training/ Industrial Attachment during fourth year and two Skill Development Trainings during semester breaks. This will enable youngsters to take the challenges and create employment potential in agriculture sector in order to meet region-specific needs and opportunities.This college comprises of six major departments:Department of Farm Machinery and Power EngineeringDepartment of Processing and Food EngineeringDepartment of Irrigation and Drainage EngineeringDepartment of Renewable Energy EngineeringDepartment of Soil and Water Conservation EngineeringDepartment of Basic Engineering and Applied ScienceThis College came into existence to give the much-needed impetus for agricultural development in the Jharkhand state through education, research and transfer of technologies related to Agricultural Engineering. It aims to develop and introduce appropriate machinery, implements, soil-water conservation systems and post harvest techniques to enhance the technological aspects in Jharkhand’s agriculture. This college will play a vital role in shaping the future of talented students of Jharkhand by producing skilled technical manpower capable of fulfilling the agricultural need of farmers, establishing food processing industries, undertaking soil and water erosion problems followed by their conservation, promoting applications of renewable energy and farm machinery technologies. 

Choosing between Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra for a B.Tech programme depends on various factors such as your preferred course, career goals, and personal preferences. Here are some points based on the some pointsBirsa Agricultural University (BAU):The B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering at BAU is said to be good for preparing for future competitive exams.About 20% of students were placed in their courses.The top recruiting company was Cognisphere Solution Limited which recruited 3 students from the batch 2019-20.Roles offered in the college are the heads of different societies like media cell, sports society, etc.However, some students expressed dissatisfaction with the reduced number of faculty members and the lack of placements.There are no placements at all according to some students.Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra:BIT Mesra is ranked 3rd for B.Tech by India Today in 2023The college infrastructure is rated 3.9/5, academics 3.7/5, placements 3.8/5, value for money 2.7/5, and campus life 4/5The B.Tech Information Technology course is rated 3.9/5The B.Tech Mechanical Engineering course is rated 3.3/5Campus life is good with good infrastructure, including gardens, stone sculptures, labs, and sports grounds

The package details are not released yet. But according to the statistical data, the average package provided is between 6.5 Lacs to 8.5 lakhs. University statistics  change year by year, so it might be good to check their the latest placement reports . You can also  contact the university administration office for the most accurate and current information on average packages.

Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi was inaugurated by Late Smt. Indira Gandhi former Prime Minister of India on June 26, 1981. It is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).  It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Agricultural, and Forestry.BAU Ranchi cut off is based on the marks decided by the University and the number of candidates appeared for exam. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks to apply for further admission process. On the other hand, the general category cutoff falls between 80 and 90 for score and between 1 and 100 for general category cutoff rank, according to the prior data. In addition to the BAU written exam, which is necessary for admission to the PhD programme, BAU also administers its own entrance tests, such as the CET for UG courses and the MET for PG courses. Candidates for the MBA programme must have graduated with 60% or above in any discipline from an accredited university. 

Eligibility Criteria for BAU MBA Agri Business Admission Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Biological Science & Food Processing/Technology will be eligible for the course. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination may apply but completion of degree is required before Group Discussion and interview. Candidates of SC & ST categories with 55% marks and candidates of all other categories with 60 % marks are eligible. Candidates with good CAT score will be considered and be exempted from the written test.Name of the Test:Written TestEnglish Language Comprehension: 35 marksMathematical Ability: (10th Standard): 35 marksData Understanding and ability (understanding of graphs, tables etc.): 35 marksAgriculture and allied Sciences: 35 marksTotal (A): 140 marksGroup Discussion: 40 marksInterview: 20 marksTotal Full Marks (A+B+C): 200 marksSeats and Reservation Policy:There are 40 seats in MBA (Agribusiness) Post graduate degree programme. Out of which 50% seats are reserved for the residents of Jharkhand. Reservation policy of the state government shall be applicable.

It is currently not possible to get the most recent MBA cutoff information for BAU - Birsa Agricultural University. On the other hand, the general category cutoff falls between 80 and 90 for score and between 1 and 100 for general category cutoff rank, according to the prior data. In addition to the BAU written exam, which is necessary for admission to the PhD programme, BAU also administers its own entrance tests, such as the CET for UG courses and the MET for PG courses. Candidates for the MBA programme must have graduated with 60% or above in any discipline from an accredited university. Visit Punjab Agricultural University's official website or get in touch with the institution directly for the most accurate and recent information.

The official placement report has not been disclosed as of now. As per the details fetched from the NIRF report, 31 UG and 30 PG students were placed during the 2022 drive. The median package offered to PG (2-year) students was the highest and the amount stood at INR 8.09 LPA. Check the complete insights of Birsa Agricultural University placements 2022 from the table below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Total students (BSc/ BTech)330Students placed (BSc/ BTech)27Median package (BSc/ BTech)INR 6.40 LPATotal students (BVSc)28Students placed (BVSc)4Median package (BVSc)INR 7.50 LPATotal students (PG-2 year)113Students placed (PG-2 year)30Median package (PG-2 year)INR 8.09 LPANOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

The minimum CAT cutoff for admission to any IIM or top MBA school in India is 90 percentile; for top IIMs, the cutoff is even higher, at 99+ percentile. It's crucial to remember that cutoff scores are unique to each college or university and the entrance exam, and they can change annually. It is recommended that applicants visit the official websites of the individual colleges or universities to obtain the most current and accurate information regarding the minimum scores required for MBA admissions.The minimum score needed to be admitted to an MBA programme can change based on the entrance exam and the particular university or college. For instance, the top colleges' CAT exam cutoff marks for the general category can vary from 97 to 100 percentile . Likewise, different top MBA schools have different requirements for the GMAT cutoff score; some base it on the applicant's overall GMAT score, while others have minimum requirements. Participating universities' MAT 2023 cutoff percentiles range from 95 to 65 percent, and major B-schools like IPE Hyderabad, XIME Bangalore, and others are anticipated to have cutoffs above the 90 percentile.       

According to the university board Students are admitted in unreserved and various reserved categories strictly on the basis of merit in the respective category through an entrance examination as per the reservation rules of Jharkhand state. Semester system of education is followed in the University.Admission to different undergraduate programmes is done through bifold procedure. 15% of total seats are filled by a Combined Competitive Entrance Examination conducted by I.C.A.R. V.C.I. at All India level and 85% of the total seats are filled by Jharkhand Combined Competitive Entrance Examination Board, Ranchi. The minimum qualification is Intermediate/10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology for all undergraduate degree programmes. However, the candidates with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are also eligible for admission into B.Sc. (Ag) and B.Sc. (Forestry). Students are admitted in unreserved and various reserved categories strictly on the basis of merit in the respective category through an entrance examination as per the reservation rules of Jharkhand state. Semester system of education is followed in the University. Each semester consists of approximately 115 working days. The residential requirements for the award of Bachelor’s degree is eight semesters including Rural work Experience in B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Forestry), during the last semester. The residential requirements of B.V.Sc. & A.H. Course is of 10 Semesters. The last Semester consists of 6 month compulsory internship programme.