M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agricultural Biochemistry 

at CSAUK, Kanpur

No, you cannot join CSAUK directly. CSAUK offers admission to all its courses based on UPCATET score. The university heavily relies on entrance examinations to grant programme admission, and shortlisting candidates does not confirm admission to CSAUK. The admission process for CSAUK programs like BSc hond Agriculture, BSc Hons Horticulture, MSc Agronomy, BTech, MTech, and others heavily relies on entrance examinations.

Yes, Chandra Shekhar Azad University accepts UPCATET or ICAR AIEEA entrance exams for admission to UG, PG, and doctoral courses. To be eligible for admission candidates are required to apply and appear on the official website of the UPCATET exam for admission.

The university has eight affiliated colleges under its umbrella that collectively offer UGC-approved courses in various streams, including Science, Home Science, Engineering, Technology, Forestry, Fisheries, and many more. The mode of application at CSAUK is online. Admission to UG and PG courses is based on the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET) score obtained by the candidates.

Yes CSAUK (Chandrasekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur) does accept the ICAR AIEEA score for admission to its Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture (Honours) programme. However it is important to note that the ICAR AIEEA score is only considered as one of the eligibility criteria for admission. Applicants are also required to meet certain minimum eligibility criteria such as a minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination (Class 12th or equivalent) and a valid score in the UPCATET entrance exam.

The ICAR AIEEA score is only considered for shortlisting of candidates for the counselling process The final selection of candidates is based on their performance in the UPCATET exam and their ICAR AIEEA score.

Here is a detailed explanation of the admission procedure for CSAUK's B.Sc. in Agriculture (Honours) programme

Eligibility Criteria:-

A minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination (Class 12th or equivalent).

A valid score in the UPCATET entrance exam.

A valid score in the ICAR AIEEA exam. 

Application Process:-

Candidates can apply online through the CSAUK page

The application form will require candidates to upload their academic transcripts UPCATET scorecard and ICAR AIEEA scorecard.

Shortlisting:-

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their combined score of UPCATET and ICAR AIEEA 

The cutoff for the ICAR AIEEA score will vary depending on the number of applications received and the overall performance of the applicants.

Counselling:-

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for counselling.

During the counselling process candidates will be ranked based on their combined score of UPCATET and ICAR AIEEA.

The final selection of candidates will be based on their rank and the availability of seats.

The documents required while filling out the application form Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology include:

The list of documents required at the time of application is given below:

• Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and pass certificate
• Bachelor's degree mark sheet (if applicable)
• Master's degree mark sheet (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• Scanned passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Right-hand thumb impression
• Reservation/ Category certificate (if applicable)
• Sports certificate (if applicable)
• Character certificate
• Migration certificate

 

The hostel fee for the BSc programme at CSAUK is aggregted to INR 25,000. However, the total fee consists of various components. Additionally, the mentioned fee is for single-seaters. Candidates can check out the complete CSAUK BSc course fee bifurcation:

Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition	INR 69,000
Hostel	INR 25,000
One-time Payment	INR 6,000
Total fee	INR 1 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

The total seat intake for BSc at CSAUK is 282. These seats are further divided into various BSc specialisations/subject combinations available at the university. The following table presents the specialisation-wise break-up of total BSc seats at the CSAUK:

Courses	Seats
BSc (Hons.) in Horticulture	55
BSc (Hons.) in Forestry	55
BSc (Hons.) in Community Science	40
BSc (Hons.) in Agriculture	132

CSAUK and Rama University, Kanpur are the universities in Kanpur offering a BSc. Students seeking admission to these universities have to pay the one-time appliction fees for BSc programme. Talking about the BSc course fee, Rama University is more expensive than CSAUK. This can be seen in the following table comparing the BSc tuition fees at CSAUK  and Rama University, Kanpur:

College Name	BSc Tuition Fee
CSAUK	INR 69,000 to INR 92,000
Rama University, Kanpur	INR 1.5 Lacs to INR 4 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the respective official websites of the universities/sanctioning bodies. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

The application form for ICAR AIEEA PG exam was released on April 11, 2024. The official dates of application are out along with the release of the notification. 

The exam conducting authorities released the application window to fill the form in online mode only. Students must check eligibility criteria before filling the form. 

The last date to apply for ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 exam was May 11, 2024. 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Placement Records:
* Approximately 100% of students are placed in placements cell.
* the highest salary package offered: 6 LPA
* Average salary package offered: 3 LPA
* the lowest salary package offered: 2.75 LPA
* Top recruiting companies: UPL, Adama, VNR, etc.
* Almost 100% of students get internships in UPL, Syngenta, and Adama.

Teaching Quality and Faculty:
* Teachers are helpful and qualified, mostly having cleared NET, JRF, and SRF.
* Teaching quality is good, using modern technology for technical classes.
* Course curriculum is relevant to the industry.

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* Good lab facilities with available equipment like microscopes, soil testing machines, and shakers.
* Digitalized classrooms with projectors for presentations.
* Central library is good and opens for 12 hours (in some cases).
* Hostel facilities are good, with water and electricity supply available 24x7.

Student Life and Events:
* Various events and festivals are organized throughout the year.
* Industrial visits would improve the course.

Overall Assessment:
CSAUK seems to be a good choice for pursuing an MBA/PGDM program, considering its strong placement records, good teaching quality, and decent infrastructure and facilities. However, some students mentioned that the campus life could be improved with more industrial visits and better hostel amenities. Nevertheless, the overall experience appears to be satisfactory, with many students praising the supportive faculty and relevant course curriculum.

Note: This answer is based on the provided student reviews and may not reflect the entire picture. It's essential to research further and consider multiple perspectives before making a decision.